25 students of the HCGM School Socrates-Démosthène traveled to Greece and had the opportunity to live a unique experience in their ancestors’ land. The group began its venture from the town of Molaoi, close to Sparta. The Center for Environmental Education of Molaoi was their first stop, where they learned about the natural environment of…
We are pleased to announce the annual three day festival of Evangelismos, “Panigiri Evangelismos – La Flamme Hellénique”, which will take place in front of the Evangelismos tis Theotokou Church, 777 St. Roch in Park Extension from Friday August the 19th to Sunday the 21st, 2016. The festival’s Organising Committee has prepared an event full…
By Eleni Fakotakis, Director SSHQ The third week of July was National Drowning Prevention Week. As we enjoy our summer months swimming in the pool or at the beach or going to that fun boat or fishing trip with friends, it is important to recognize the risks in order to prevent any unnecessary incidents and…
On Friday August 5, 2016, the Games of the 31st Olympiad open its doors in Rio, Brasil. A record number of countries are participating in a record number of sports. More than 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees, including first time entrants Kosovo and South Sudan, are scheduled to take part. With 306 sets…
Dear friends, Every year this season, we bid all our beloved students farewell for their summer holidays. Our HCGM “École Socrates-Démosthène” graduates will go on to High school, embarking on a journey where they will meet new challenges and embrace different learning experiences. Statistics have shown that the “École Socrates-Démosthène” graduates have developed skills that…
On Friday, June 17, 2016, the annual HCGM School’s “Socrates-Démosthène” graduation ceremony took place at the Chateau Royal Convention & Reception Halls in Laval. The graduating students received their diplomas during an evening filled with laughter and farewell tears. One hundred and forty nine students, along with their families, attended the ceremony and the official…
ANNOUNCEMENT JUNE 12, 2016 ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE HCGM 2016-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & REGIONAL COUNCILS ΟΝΟΜΑ NAME VOTES ΠΑΓΩΝΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ PAGONIS NICHOLAS 394 ΚΡΙΛΗΣ ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ CRILIS ANDREAS 375 ΚΑΡΒΕΛΑ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΑ KARVELAS CONSTANTINA 322 ΜΟΥΡΕΛΑΤΟΣ ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗ MOYRELATOS AFRODITI 322 ΜΠΑΤΣΗ ΖΩΗ BATSIS ZOI 319 ΜΟΝΤΖΕΝΙΓΟΣ ΣΠΥΡΟΣ MONTZENIGOS SPYROS 312…
In accordance with the HCGM Bylaws, the Oath-of-office ceremonies of the newly elected members of the Board of Directors and the Regional Councils took place on Sunday, June 19th 2016. Following the oath taking meetings took place under the Chairmanship of the Elections Committee for the Election of the following: President : PAGONIS, NICHOLAS Community Executive…
The annual St. Jean Baptiste Festival of the South Shore Region of the HCGM was a huge success. Hundreds of people attended the four-day festival and enjoyed an authentic Greek experience. Among the visitors, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Honorable Gaétan Barrette, Quebec’s Health Minister, who said: “It is St. Jean Baptiste. I…
Three days of joy and Greek culture unfolded at Laval’s annual Festival, which was held from the 1st to the 3rd of July at Holy Cross church. Despite the weather conditions, participation was great, especially on the weekend. Members of the Laval Regional Council, along with dozens of volunteers who offered their services selflessly, perfectly…
