{"id":148120,"date":"2025-09-08T09:41:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mandoulides.edu.gr\/?p=148120"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:10:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:10:52","slug":"the-week-of-innovative-stream-activities-art-science-days-2025-mandoulides-schools-has-concluded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mandoulides.edu.gr\/en\/the-week-of-innovative-stream-activities-art-science-days-2025-mandoulides-schools-has-concluded\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week of Innovative \u2013 STREAM Activities, Art &#038; Science Days 2025 \u2013 Mandoulides Schools, Has Concluded"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just before the start of the new school year on September 11, 2025, Mandoulides Schools welcomed students to the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Art &amp; Science Days 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> programs, aiming to ensure a smoother adjustment, immediate familiarization, creative engagement, and preparation for the academic year ahead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main goal of these programs is to bring students closer to the world of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These innovative programs are aimed at students from Primary School, Junior High School, and High School, both from Mandoulides Schools and other public and private schools in Thessaloniki and the wider Central Macedonia region. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All programs are offered FREE of charge.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Art &amp; Science Days included:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mandoulides.edu.gr\/en\/programma-spoudon\/art-science-days\/mathematical-thinking-and-reasoning\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning,<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> September 1 \u2013 5, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For students from 8th to 12th grade)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Monday, September 1 to Friday, September 5, students attended the Mathematical Thinking and Logic program. This long-running initiative, now in its 17th year, includes renowned educators, members of the Hellenic Mathematical Society, and mathematics Olympians. Originally an idea by the founder of Mandoulides Schools, Evangelos Mandoulidis, the program offers <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">free preparation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for students aiming to participate in the Hellenic Mathematical Society competitions, Balkan Olympiads, and International Math Olympiads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction to Mathematical Thinking and Logic, September 4 \u2013 5, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For 7th grade students )<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5, 7th grade students took part in this program designed to spark interest in Mathematics through carefully structured exercises. It introduces mathematical concepts beyond the school textbooks, particularly valuable for students aiming to compete in Mathematics competitions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Math Games, September 2 \u2013 3, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For 5th and 6th grade students)<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, younger students explored Mathematics through play, solving puzzles and brainteasers in fun and experiential ways. The goal was to help them approach key math concepts by combining learning with entertainment, ultimately making them fall in love with Math.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MathGirls (New Program), September 8 \u2013 9, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For students from 7th to 10th grade)<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This new initiative aimed to engage girls in Mathematics, highlight the possibilities it opens, and showcase the historical contributions of women to the field. The idea came from Mandoulides student I. Zachou (10th grade), who has earned multiple distinctions in Mathematics at national and European levels, most recently winning an Honorable Mention at the 14th European Girls\u2019 Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) in April 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s Talk Day, September 4, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For 5th and 6th grade students)<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students participated in interactive sessions that introduced them to the concepts of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Debate and Group Discussion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through games and a fun debate event. They were also divided into teams and practiced communicating in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">English<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, sharing their thoughts and opinions confidently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speech and Debate Day, September 2, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For students from 7th to 12th grade)<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students from various schools in Thessaloniki took part in a day dedicated to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rhetoric and Public Speaking<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, exploring persuasive speech, impromptu arguments, expressive reading, and mock trials. These activities sharpen critical thinking, enhance argumentative skills, and boost self-confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mandoulides Robo Coders Days, September 4 \u2013 5, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For students from 4th to 9th grade)<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over two days, students engaged in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">robot design and programming<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through interdisciplinary approaches combining <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">art, music, coding, and robotics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. They were introduced to complex robotics concepts and developed computational thinking, decision-making, teamwork, and responsibility by building and programming robots to perform tasks based on specific mission scenarios.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mandoulides Robotix Lab Day, September 1, 2025<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(For students from 5th to 9th grade)<\/span><\/i><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this program, students experimented with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technology and robotics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including 3D design and 3D printing. 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