Ages 4-18 & Adults
Saturdays 9am - 12:30pm
Aged 4-18
Saturdays 3pm - 4:30pm
President Hellenic Community WA / Chair
Principal
Vice President Hellenic Community WA
Staff Representative / Deputy Principal
P & F Representative
Principal
Born in Paphos, Cyprus
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) from the National University of Athens, a Master of Arts from La Trobe University.
Savvas has worked at Edith Cowan University, as a coordinator of Greek Studies at the Notre Dame University from 2001 to 2017, as a Greek language lecturer at TAFE. He has been with St. Andrews Grammar for 3 years.
Savvas was the Director of Education of the Greek Orthodox Community of WA and the Principal of the Saturday Greek School of the Hellenic Community of WA. He introduced Greek language classes in government schools and served as a curriculum advisor.
Savvas Papasavvas has served as Secretary General and President of the Hellenic Community WA and the Cypriot Community of WA. President of the Australian Institute for Macedonian Studies Incorporated in WA and the President for the Society and Friends of the National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research, La Trobe University.
His continued commitment and drive to maintain and expand our Greek language, culture and heritage, through the education of the youth, culture awareness and a vast number of organised events and lectures that promote Hellenism in WA show exactly the determination that empowers him.
Deputy Principal
Christina is a hard working and commited teacher with extensive experience in teaching, interpreting and translating. Her reputation for professionalism, integrity and commitment to quality and continuous improvement proceeds her.
She attended the University of Sydney where she qualified for a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) and a Bachelor of Arts in English as a Second Language / Modern Greek Language & Literature. Christina attains a Teacher's Certificate from the NSW Department of Education & Training.
Christina has a vast experience in education with proven planning and coordination skills both in schools in Australia as well as in Greece. Christina is an asset to our school, she has been with us for many years and is a major contributor to our continued success.
Her excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and immense experience have made her an accredited interpreter/translator with international recognition.
In 2021, Christina was presented with a Certificate of Merit for her outstanding work and was nominated for the Outstanding Community Languages Teacher of the Year Award.
Was born in Crete and migrated from Greece to Perth in 1996.
Garyfalia is a passionate, professional and experienced staff member of our school. She loves working with children and enjoys helping them appreciate their Greek heritage.
She holds a Certificate III in Education Support. In 2017, she completed a Certificate IV in Education Support which enabled her to work as a Special Needs Assistant, helping children with learning difficulties such as autism in both Secondary and Primary school. She has been working at St. Andrews Grammar for 9 years.
Garyfalia has been working for over 10 years as a Greek teacher on Saturdays for the Centre of Hellenic Studies, where she helps children learn the Greek language, culture, cuisine and traditions.
Was born in Thessaloniki, Greece
Passionate and responsible education assistant with excellent communication skills, caring and professional, with high commitment to student learning and everyday, well being.
Kalliopi is committed to planning and preparing teaching materials and delivering lessons adapted to each student’s different level and personal need; helping students improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and exploring their creativity.
A holder of the Sorbonne III Degree from the French Institute of Thessaloniki, she is fully qualified by NM Tafe with Certificate III in Education Assistant and Certificate IV in Education Assistant Special Needs.
She is fluent in Greek, English, French and has a good understanding of Spanish. She has taught French and Greek as a private tutor as well as in a school environment.
Kalliopi is active in the Greek educational scene of Perth for many years as she has worked for the Greek School of Evangelismos and also for the Centre for Hellenic Studies WA.
Born in Sydney, Australia in 1978. A singer-songwriter-artist who is passionate about his culture, his language and passing it on to the newer generations.
Attended high school in Australia, moved to Greece in 1994, finished high school in Larissa and attained a Bachelor in Accounting from the University of Thessaly in Larissa.
Worked as an Assistant Accountant, taught English as a second language both in private lessons as well as in Tutoring Centres. Worked for Athenian Brewery as a Business Development Manager and had a 13-year career as a Senior Customer Service and Relationship Officer for Atebank SA and Piraeus Bank SA. Apostolis was an active trade unionist representing his fellow colleagues in the Banking and Music Industry and was a board member of the Larissa Labour Centre from 2013-2020 as well as the Larissa branch of Unesco from 2018.
Apostolis has been singing and playing professionally in concerts, tributes to important poets and composers, music scenes and clubs all over Greece and since returning back to Australia in late 2020 in Perth. He has also been involved as an actor and singer participating in several productions and theatre groups.
He has performed as an opening act in many festivals for several artists such as Th. Mikroutsikos, V. Papakonstantinou, M. Paschalidis, Ch. Thivaios, R. Antonopoulou etc.
Recording wise, he participated in the CD "The Songs of Our Neighborhood" by Dimitris Fotiadis from live recording (2004).
In 2011 he released with E.M.S.E his first personal album with the title "Ola Esy” (“All that is you”), music by Dimitris Fotiadis and lyrics by Maria Bilili-Fotiadis as well as his own.
In 2016, he released with MLK his second personal album titled “Apogiosi” ("Takeoff") where he signs the lyrics as well as the music on 6 of the 9 tracks.
In 2020 he released the single “Desire”, in 2021 the single “Isolation” and in the coming months the majority of his new tracks will be released.
Being community orientated and knowing the sacrifices, barriers and challenges of this multi-cultural and diverse country he is active in the community and supportive in many ways. He is part of the IPL Radio team and hosts a segment on these issues, mental health and awareness and the importance of talking openly about them.
He has been teaching Greek at the Centre for Hellenic Studies WA since 2021 and his vision is to help his young students connect with the Greek language and culture.