2014: The Year In Pictures
![001 - December 23 - A “mountain” of toys was formed at the head office of the HCGM Hellenic Social Services of Quebec](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/001-December-23-A-“mountain”-of-toys-was-formed-at-the-head-office-of-the-HCGM-Hellenic-Social-Services-of-Quebec-300x187.jpg)
December 23 – A “mountain” of toys is formed at the Head Office of the HCGM Hellenic Social Services of Quebec.
![003 - December 10 - World premiere of the largest exhibition on Ancient Greece ever produced in North America, at Pointe-à-Callière Museum.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/003-December-10-World-premiere-of-the-largest-exhibition-on-Ancient-Greece-ever-produced-in-North-America-at-Pointe-à-Callière-Museum..jpg)
December 10 – “The Greeks – Agamemnon to Alexander the Great”; the world premiere of the largest exhibition on Ancient Greece ever produced in North America at Pointe-à-Callière Museum
![004 - December 4 - The new Ambassador of Greece to Canada, His Excellency George L. Markantonatos, visits the HCGM.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/004-December-4-The-new-Ambassador-of-Greece-to-Canada-His-Excellency-George-L.-Markantonatos-visits-the-HCGM.-300x199.jpg)
December 4 – His Excellency George L. Markantonatos, the new Ambassador of Greece to Canada, visits the HCGM.
![006 - November 26 - Legendary Greek singer George Dalaras visits École Socrates-Démosthène.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/006-November-26-Legendary-Greek-singer-George-Dalaras-visits-École-Socrates-Démosthène..jpg)
November 26 – Legendary Greek singer George Dalaras visits Campus Démosthène of École Socrates-Démosthène.
![008 - November 1 - The École Socrates-Démosthène Open House, a five-day event, offers an interactive way for parents to obtain answers to any questions they may have.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/008-November-1-The-École-Socrates-Démosthène-Open-House-a-five-day-event-offers-an-interactive-way-for-parents-to-obtain-answers-to-any-questions-they-may-have.-300x300.jpg)
November 1 – The École Socrates-Démosthène Open House, a five-day event, offers an interactive way for parents to exchange with staff and obtain answers to any questions they may have.
![October 14 – The Honourable Nicolas Sigalas, the new Consul General of Greece in Montreal, visits the HCGM.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/012-October-14-The-new-Consul-General-of-Greece-in-Montreal-Mr.-Nicolas-Sigalas-visits-the-HCGM.-300x199.jpg)
October 14 – The Honourable Nicolas Sigalas, the new Consul General of Greece in Montreal, visits the HCGM.
![015 - October 2 - Students of École Socrates-Démosthène participate at the 3rd Alexandria cross-country.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/015-October-2-Students-of-École-Socrates-Démosthène-participate-at-the-3rd-Alexandria-cross-country.-300x200.jpg)
October 2 – Students of École Socrates-Démosthène participate in the 3rd annual “Alexandria” cross-country race.
![017 - September 21 - The HCGM Cultural Institute's 'Orfeas' Dance Group participatess in the Hampstead Centennial Parade.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/017-September-21-The-HCGM-Cultural-Institutes-Orfeas-Dance-Group-participatess-at-the-Hampstead-Centennial-Parade.-300x164.jpg)
September 21 – The HCGM Cultural Institute’s “Orpheus” dance group participates in the Hampstead Centennial Parade.
![018 - September 5 - Teacher George Papageorgiou took the 'Ice Bucket Challenge'](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/018-September-5-6th-Grade-teacher-George-Papageorgiou-took-the-Ice-Bucket-Challenge-300x195.jpg)
September 5 – John Papageorgiou, École Socrates-Démosthène English teacher, takes the “Ice Bucket Challenge”.
![021 - August 15 - HCGM's HSSQ Director Eleni Fakotakis is interviewd by CBC's Daybreak on Food Banks and other challenges.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/021-August-15-HCGMs-HSSQ-Director-eleni-Fakotakis-is-interviewd-by-CBCs-Daybreak-on-Food-Banks-and-other-challenges.-300x180.jpg)
August 15 – Eleni Fakotakis, HCGM’s HSSQ Director, speaks about food banks and other challenges on CBC’s Daybreak.
![022 - August 5 - We made headlines in Greece. Greek daily 'To Vima' publishes a story about the HCGM schools.](http://news.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/022-August-5-We-made-headlines-in-Greece.-Greek-daily-To-Vima-publishes-a-story-about-the-HCGM-schools..jpg)
August 5 – We make headlines in Greece; The Greek daily newspaper “To Vima” publishes a story about the HCGM schools.
![025 - July 10 - The HCGM launches a petition to prevent the proposed by the MELS, elimination of student transportation funding.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/025-July-10-The-HCGM-launches-a-petition-to-prevent-the-proposed-by-the-MELS-elimination-of-student-transportation-funding.-300x273.png)
July 10 – The HCGM launches a petition to prevent the student transportation funding cuts proposed by the MELS.
![030 - June 16 - A farewell reception in honour of Cosul Genereal of Greece, Orestis-Thanos Kafopoulos.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/030-June-16-A-farewell-reception-in-honour-of-Cosul-Genereal-of-Greece-Orestis-Thanos-Kafopoulos..jpg)
June 16 – A farewell reception in honour of the Honourable Orestis-Thanos Kafopoulos, Consul General of Greece in Montreal.
![031 - June 9 - The HCGM Special General Meeting approved the agreement with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto - Canada](http://news.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/031-June-9-The-HCGM-Special-General-Meeting-approved-the-agreement-with-the-Greek-Orthodox-Metropolis-of-Toronto-Canada-300x179.jpg)
June 9 – The HCGM Special General Meeting approves the agreement with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto – Canada.
![032 - June 8 - Discovering Our Roots. An astonishing production of the HCGM Cultural Institute's Folklore Workshop.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/032-June-8-Discovering-Our-Roots.-An-astonishing-production-of-the-HCGM-Cultural-Institutes-Folklore-Workshop.-300x225.jpg)
June 8 – “Discovering Our Roots”; a stunning production by the HCGM Cultural Institute’s Folklore Workshop.
![035 - May 24 - The Theatrical Group of the HCGM Cultural Institute presented the stage play 'Biological Immigrant' by Arkas.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/035-May-24-The-Theatrical-Group-of-the-HCGM-Cultural-Institute-presented-the-stage-play-Biological-Immigrant-by-Arkas.-300x113.jpg)
May 24 – The HCGM Cultural Institute’s Theatre Troup presents the stage play “Biological Immigrant” by Arkas.
![036 - May 14 - The Loganites Association donated the amount of CAD 19.200 to the HCGM Fundraising Committee.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/036-May-14-The-Loganites-Association-donated-the-amount-of-CAD-19.200-to-the-HCGM-Fundraising-Committee.-300x144.jpg)
May 14 – The Loganites Association donates the amount of $ 19,200 to the HCGM Fundraising Committee.
![037 - May 12 - Europe Day celebrations at the HCGM by the EU Ambassador, Mrs. M.A. Coninsx, with the EU Montreal Consuls Generals.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/037-May-12-Europe-Day-celebrations-at-the-HCGM-by-the-EU-Ambassador-Mrs.-M.A.-Coninsx-with-the-EU-Montreal-Consuls-Generals.-300x202.jpg)
May 12 – The Europe Day Celebration at the HCGM, hosted by EU Ambassador, Her Excellenecy M.A. Coninsx, with the EU Montreal Consuls General.
![039 - April 10 -HCGM Platon-Omiros' student, Spiros Dimitropoulos will represent the school at the Youth Parliament, in Greece.](http://news.8322.hcgm.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/039-April-10-HCGM-Platon-Omiros-student-Spiros-Dimitropoulos-will-represent-the-school-at-the-Youth-Parliament-in-Greece.-300x173.jpg)
April 10 – HCGM Platon-Omeros student, Spiros Dimitropoulos, is selected to represent the school at the Youth Parliament conference, in Greece.