Philippine School in Greece

BRIEF PROFILE OF PHILIPPINE SCHOOL IN GREECE

DepEd School ID: 700031

HISTORY

The Katipunan Philippines Cultural Academy (KAPHILCA) was inspired by the idea that young Filipinos overseas must never become alienated from their native land; they must know about their Filipino identity and culture, and must be given the best opportunity to learn about the Philippines and its people.

The KAPHILCA was established in 1997 to provide affordable formal education to dependents of overseas Filipino workers in Greece. It was borne of a vision shared by the Philippine Embassy in Athens, the Filipino community in Greece, and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, with a start-up contribution from the President’s Social Fund and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The school was given accreditation by the Department of Education of the Philippines on 26 October 1999. Since the school follows the curriculum prescribed by the DepEd, it enables students to be readily integrated into the Philippine school system on their return to the country, and to cultivate in them their Filipino identity and character.

In September 2006, the KAPHILCA was re-established and became fiscally stronger with the merger of the pre-school from the PLC, the KAPHILCA elementary and the unrecognized high school. The KAPHILCA has been re-named as the Philippine School in Greece (PSG).

In the same month, the PSG through its present principal was able to acquire a temporary permit issued by the (Greek) Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs for the operation of pre-school and primary education only.

The DepEd issued a Government Recognition on 15 December 2009 to the school’s pre-elementary and elementary level while a Provisional Government Permit was given to the secondary level of the PSG.

The pre-school and elementary level education of the PSG-KAPHILCA was given permit by the Greek Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs through Note Verbal F 4956/44 AS 2032, dated 15 November 2006, addressed to the Philippine Embassy in Athens.

The secondary level has been recognized by the Greek government as stated in the Law 4186/2013 which was published in the Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic on 17 September 2013 which contains a list of recognized General Lyceums or secondary level educational institutions.

To date, with the expertise, dynamic and able leadership of the new school administrators, who are private individuals, together with the competent and dedicated teachers, the PSG remains committed to provide quality education that is essential in shaping the future of the Filipino migrants’ children in Greece.

INSTITUTIONAL VISION STATEMENT

The school is envisioned to provide the students a quality education and bring forth graduates fully equipped with the skills and values through adequate and varied activities / programs that will enhance their mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual development in pursuance to national culture of excellence towards global competitiveness.

At PSG we educate and nurture the whole child, providing opportunities to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities in a variety of areas including emotional, spiritual, academic, cultural, moral, linguistic, and physical well-being.

We create a culture of achievement within a vibrant and stimulating learning environment ensuring positive reinforcement at all levels of ability through appropriately differentiated expectations.

Our vision is for PSG children to stand on their own as lifelong learners, growing in confidence and independence prepared to be a major contributor for the future.

To shape younger and older students through their academic, social program and spiritual well-being that they may be capable of interpreting the world and making decisions supported by the core values and develop character, dignify their families and support the nation.

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Philippine School in Greece directly reflects the schools vision statement and embraces the Academic Mission of the school. It seeks to:

● Provide the highest degree of quality education through effective and competent implementation of the Philippine Basic Education curriculum among Filipino children in Greece.

● Improve the services of the staff towards a more effective, productive, and service—oriented individual in order to attain a better and harmonious relationship.

● Create a culture of achievement and positive reinforcement as all levels of ability.

● Adopt a forward-looking and innovative approach which reflects our awareness of current and future trends without sacrificing traditional strengths.

● Provide qualified staff who are themselves open to learning and who are given extensive training opportunities for continuing professional development.

● Provide a quality learning environment with a happy, vibrant atmosphere, and within the sense of purposeful learning and a climate of open and friendly communications, mutual trust and respect.

● Educate the whole student by providing opportunities in breadth for the concurrent development of all dimensions like- emotional, spiritual, academic, cultural, moral, linguistic, physical and creativity.

● Discover and develop the unique talents and abilities of each individual, in accordance with the philosophy and vision of the school.