With the participation of numerous students, parents, teachers, alumni, and friends of Mandoulides Schools, in a festive atmosphere and with a spirit of offering to others, the Christmas Charity Bazaar of the Schools took place on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
At this celebration of love and solidarity, young and old friends listened to Christmas carols performed by the choirs of the Schools (Elementary – Junior High – Senior High), enjoyed presentations of Christmas tales and festive theatrical performances:
- Carols and songs by the choirs of the Schools
- “Christmas through the eyes of children” by the students of the Nursery (Juniors & Seniors) and Pre-Kindergarten
- “Christmas in Greece and around the world” by the Kindergarten & Beatles classes
- “Santa’s Magical Christmas Eve” by the Seeds & Blossoms classes
- “Become Santa Claus” by author Ioannis Glossopoulos, performed by the 1st Grade students (Dioptra Publications)
- The 2nd Grade students presented the story of “Yasmin” by author Merkourios Avtzis (Psychogios Publications)
- Screening of the beloved Christmas movie “The Polar Express” at the Theater of the Cultural & Athletic Center
Visitors also took part in crafts, made Christmas treats, exchanged wishes over hot coffee, tea, juices, and traditional sweets, shared the Christmas spirit, and welcomed the holidays with “triangles and wishes, love and delicacies.”
This year, the robots of Robotixlab added a new dimension to Christmas, showing how Digital Technology can make the holidays even more magical!
Guests had the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts from a large charity market, which included creations by students of all grades (jewelry, bags, boxes, lucky charms, small artworks), Christmas ornaments, floral arrangements, cards, books, women’s accessories, traditional sweets, and organic products.
The proceeds from the charity market supported associations, organizations, and individuals facing difficulties, specifically:
- The Zografeio Lyceum (Istanbul)
- SYZOI (Panhellenic Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of People with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities)
- The Center for Rehabilitation, Social Support, and Creative Activities for People with Disabilities “O Sotir”
- The Greek Organization for Welfare and Equality “Breath of Hope”
- The Non-Profit Organization “Purpose of Life”
- The Sports Club for People with Disabilities “Elpida” of Thessaloniki
- The life fighter Thodoris Doumas and his family
- Our student Sotiria Papazoglou with her fairy tale “Lori and the Lost Nutcracker” (Dianoia Publications)
Participants included:
- The volunteer groups of Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High
- The Studies Abroad team
- The Cheerleading team
- The Alumni Association of Mandoulides Schools
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