Community

A network connecting parents and alumni

Mandoulides Schools Network

Mandoulides Schools are introducing the Mandoulides Schools Network (MSN), a network connecting parents and alumni, in order to strengthen the ties among the members of the big family of the Schools as well as expand their professional horizons and their circle of acquaintances. The MSN network is provided free of charge by Mandoulides Schools.

Benefits for parents & alumni

With your registration at Mandoulides Schools you are connected with a wider community with lots of benefits.


Alumni

History

Mandoulides Schools’ Alumni Association was founded in 1997 by members of the first graduating class of the Senior High School (the class of 1993 – 1994).

Graduation Ceremonies

For 30 years we have had the pleasure of seeing our students graduate. Below you can see our graduates history through the graduation ceremonies.

2024

2024

Keynote Speaker: Vasileios Th. Rapanos, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Economic Sciences of EKPA Regular Member of the Academy of Athens, President of the Directors' Board of ALPHA BANK Alumnus Greeting: Antonia Vogt, Class of ‘15, Cambridge University Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Surgery, Founder and President of the Cambridge Robotics Society

🎥 Mr V. Rapanos
🎥 Mrs. Α. Vogt

2023

2023

Keynote Speaker: Nikos Mavridis, graduate of the Elementary School of Education, Academician and Consultant in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Startup Mentor for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Enterprise Forum and Principal Data Scientist at the SAP Global Center of Excellence.

🎥 Mr. Mavridis' Speech

2022

2022

Keynote Speaker: Stavros A. Kalafatis, Deputy Minister of the Interior, Responsible for Macedonia - Thrace, Member of Parliament for Thessaloniki

🎥 Mr. Kalafatis' Speech

2021

2021

Keynote Speaker: Nikos Papapetrou, a graduate of ’97, General Manager of Renewables and Storage Development of the company “Mytilineos.”

🎥 Mr. Papapetrous' Speech

2020

2020

Keynote Speaker: Adam Papadamakis, Professor of Criminal Law in the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

🎥 Mr. Papadamakis' Speech

2019

2019

Keynote Speaker: Thanos Veremis, Emeritus Professor of Political History at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

🎥 Mr. Veremis' Speech

2018

2018

Keynote Speakers: Stratis Pattakos, Cardiac Surgeon, Director of 2nd Cardiac Surgery Clinic at Hygeia Hospital and Grigoris Pattakos, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hygeia Hospital.

🎥 Mr. S. Pattakos' Speech
🎥 Mr. G. Pattakos' Speech

2017

2017

Keynote Speaker: Tasos Tzikas, President of TIF - HELEXPO and President of the Hellenic Association of Enterprises of Informatics and Communications (SEPE)

🎥 Mr. Tzikas' Speech

2016

2016

Keynote Speaker: Stavros Andreadis, President of the Cultural Society of Entrepreneurs of Northern Greece and President of SANI SA

🎥 Mr. Andreadis' Speech

2015

2015

Keynote Speaker: Georgios Dellios, Dean of the Aristotle University School of Law, Professor of Civil, Civil Procedural and Labor Law

🎥 Mr. Dellios'Speech

2014

2014

Keynote Speaker: Georgios Papanastasiou, Assistant Professor of the Philology Department at Aristototle University, Director of the Modern Greek Studies Institute (Manolis Triantafyllidis Institute)

🎥 Mr. Papanastasiou's Speech

2013

2013

Keynote Speaker: Elena Ambrosiadou, Founder, General Director and CEO of IKOS. Alumnus Greeting: Evangelos Taratoris, MIT student in the department of Computer and Electrical Engineering, member of the Microsystems Technology Laboratories' research team, Mathematics medallist on a Balkan and Olympiad level.

🎥 Ms. Ambrosiadou's Speech
🎥 Mr. Taratoris's Speech

2012

2012

Keynote Speaker: Ioannis Hatzidimitriou, Rector of the University of Macedonia Alumnus Greeting: Christos Mantoulidis, Graduate of the Department of Mathematics (BSc, Honors Program) of Stanford University; Undergraduate Research Award winner in Mathematics and PhD candidate in the Department of Mathematics of Stanford University.

🎥Mr. Hatzidimitriou's Speech

2011

2011

Keynote Speaker: Ignatios Kaitezidis, Mayor of Pylea - Hortiatis Alumnus Greeting: Tasos Gogakos, Graduate of the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry (BSc, MSc) of Yale University, and MD-PhD candidate in the Tri-Institutional Medicine Program of Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering, New York City.

🎥 Mr. Gogakos' Speech

2010

2010

Keynote Speaker: Michalis Papadopoulos, former Rector of Aristotle University, former President of the Pedagogical Institute

🎥 Mr. Papadopoulos' Speech

2009

2009

Keynote Speaker: Ioannis Hasiotis, Professor Emeritus of Modern History at Aristotle University

🎥 Mr. Hasiotis' Speech

2008

2008

Keynote Speaker: Nikolaos Mertzos, Journalist, President of the Society for Macedonian Studies

🎥 Mr. Mertzos' Speech

2007

2007

Keynote Speaker: Panagiotis Simeonidis, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Aristotle University, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Athens

🎥 Mr. Simeonidis' Speech

2006
2005

2005

Keynote Speaker: Evangelos Venizelos, Thessaloniki MP, former Minister of Culture

2004

2004

Keynote Speaker: Konstantinos Gioulekas, Thessaloniki

2003

2003

Keynote Speaker: Anastasios Katos, Head of the Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia

🎥 Mr. Katos' Speech

2002
2001

2001

Keynote Speaker: Christos Tsolakis, Professor Emeritus of Modern Greek Language at Aristotle University

2000

2000

Keynote Speaker: Ioannis Tsoukalas, Professor of Informatics at Aristotle University

🎥 Mr. Tsoukalas' Speech

1999

1999

Keynote Speaker: Neoklis Sarris, Professor of Sociology of History at Panteion University, Athens

🎥 Mr. Sarris' Speech

1998
1997
1996

1996

Keynote Speaker: Giorgos Skampardonis, Author, Journalist

1995

1995

Keynote Speaker: Christos Giannaras, Professor at Panteion University, Athens

🎥 Mr. Giannaras' Speech

1994

1994

Keynote Speaker: Kostas Zouraris, Professor of Political Science, University of Paris

🎥 Mr. Zouraris' Speech

Administrative Council

Learn about the Mandoulides Schools’ Alumni Association members .


Parents

Mandoulides Schools, in order to empower parents in their difficult and demanding role not only of raising their children but also of preparing tomorrow’s citizens, invite parents and guardians to attend the Parent Seminars.

As part of the program, special experts and associates of the Schools discuss with parents issues relating to the development of children and adolescents, including the effective management of inappropriate behavior; relationships and communication within the family; sensitive issues such as self-esteem and contending with difficult behaviors; as well as anxiety, socialization, and empowerment of children and adolescents by teaching them values that will contribute to their smooth integration into society and the digital era.

Schools for Parents aim:

  • To support parents and to strengthen the institution of the family, which is a unique place of stability and safety
  • To protect and promote children’s mental health and positive development by informing parents about important issues
  • To create an environment for the exchange of experiences and knowledge about parenting
  • To inform parents about the views of science
  • To improve parent – child communication
  • To improve children’s interaction with family and school
  • To better prepare adolescents and younger children for society and the digital age
  • To educate children, who are tomorrow’s citizens.

Parent Seminars take place on Wednesdays at 18:00 – 20:00, on the Junior – Senior High School premises (Building B).

Programs List

Monday, 13th November 2023

Healthy and sustainable diet for children and adolescents

Webinar
Program Details
  • The nutrition of our children as a shield for their future health
    Polykseni Koutkia - MylonakiMD, MA, Endocrinologist, Director of the Endocrinology Clinic and Dietetics Department of the Health Hospital
  • Healthy and sustainable diet
    Olga TsiotsiouMSc Dietitian - Nutritionist
  • Eating Disorders. Challenges and Issues for the Mental Health specialist and the family in the age of Artificial Intelligence
    Athanasios KanellopoulosChild and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Wednesday, 17th May 2023

Internet: Friend or foe?

Webinar
Program Details
  • Cyberspace and its challenges for children and adolescents
    Maria ChatzipantaziCounseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist, AUTH Department of Psychology, MSc Counseling Psychologist, City University London, Cert. in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (Regent's College, London)
  • The clicks and likes in our kids' lives - We discuss social media and its rules
    Olga ZikopoulouPsychologist, Certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, PhD PA.MAK.
  • Technology: a powerful tool that everyone uses! How to Tame the Beast - Coping steps for kids under 13 and over 13
    Eva GiannouliPsychologist, MRes Social Research, NLP Addiction Coach, Certified Parent Trainer (AHHP), Fellow of British Psychologists (MBPsS)

Wednesday, 26th April 2023

Parents and vocational guidance in the face of rapid changes of the 21st century

Webinar
Program Details
  • Counseling and career guidance
    Kostas PetropoulosMathematician, School Vocational Guidance Counselor
  • How fast the world is changing and what we must do
    Stratos StratigakisMathematician, Career Counselor, Educational Analyst
  • Career Guide Presentation
    Stratos Stratigakis
  • DISCUSSION: The role of family and school in the professional orientation of young people
    Kostas PetropoulosStratos Stratigakis
  • Tips and valuable advice ahead of the exams
    Eva GiannouliPsychologist, MRes Social Research, NLP Addiction Coach, Certified Parent Trainer (AHHP), Fellow of British Psychologists (MBPsS)

Wednesday, 7th December 2022

Challenges and concerns in modern education: Mental health care of students in the school community

Webinar
Program Details
  • We are in WE... in my class group. I am learning to participate, help and empathize within my team
    Olga ZikopoulouPsychologist, Certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Ph.D. PAMAK
  • The importance of the value of friendship and teamwork in children's mental health
    Maria ChatzipantaziCounseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist, AUTH, Department of Psychology, MSc Counseling Psychologist, City University London, Cert. in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (Regents College, London)
  • How to manage my child's difficult emotions
    Eva GiannouliΨυχολόγος, MRes Κοινωνική Έρευνα, NLP Coach στον εθισμό, Πιστοποιημένη Εκπαιδεύτρια Γονέων (AHHP), Μέλος Βρετανών Ψυχολόγων (MBPsS)

Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

Society after the pandemic

Webinar
Program Details
  • Life lessons from the pandemic: Crisis as opportunity
    Maria ChatzipantiCounseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist, AUTH, Department of Psychology, MSc Counseling Psychologist, City University London, Cert. in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (Regents College, London)
  • Raising children in an anxious world! Parenting strategies for connection and safety
    Eva GiannouliPsychologist, MRes Social Research, NLP Coach, Certified Parent Trainer (AHHP), Fellow of British Psychologists (MBPsS)
  • The mental health of children and teenagers, a priority for all of us! Ways to protect and promote it
    Olga ZikopoulouPsychologist, Certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Ph.D. PAMAK

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Schools for Parents: Learning how to coexist with COVID-19

Webinar
Program Details
  • The psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, adolescents and adults
    Maria Chatzipantazi, Counseling Psychologist - Psychotherapist, School of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, MSc in Counseling Psychology, City University London, Certified in Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents (Regents College, London)
  • Let’s talk about ourselves! Teaching values and emotions to children. A program of cooperation between family and school
    Eva Giannouli, Psychologist, NLP Coach, BSc in Psychology, MRes in Social Research, Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS), Certified in Parent Training (AHHP)
  • Psychological resilience of young and older people - We are discovering our strength
    Olga Zikopoulou,Psychologist, Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, PhD at the University of Macedonia

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Distance learning, a new reality for students, parents and teachers

Webinar
Program Details
  • Distance Learning, The new reality of education
    Alexandros Koptsis, Regional Director of Education in Central Macedonia
  • Synchronous and Asynchronous Distance Learning. Further broadening the scope of education.
    Vasilis Oikonomou, Director of Informatics and Digital Education at Hellenic American Educational Foundation Athens College, MIE Expert, MIE Fellow, MIE Trainer
  • Distance Learning: Responding to parental concerns.
    Eva Giannouli, Mental Health Specialist, NLP Coach, BSc Psychology, MRes Social Studies, Member of British Psychologists (MBPsS)

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Parents and children during the pandemic

Webinar For parents of Kindergarten - Elementary students
Program Details
  • Asking and learning about the coronavirus
    Olga ZikopoulouPsychologyist, Certified in Cognitive - Behavioral Psychotherapy, PhD University of Macedonia.
  • Children and crisis … useful tips
    Eva GiannouliMental Health Professional, NLP Coach, BSc Psychology, MRes Social Research, Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS)