Athens Open Schools
The Open Schools program is an innovative initiative run by the City of Athens, which has grown popular within the local community. Schools are open to the neighbourhood and to the society.
The school premises turn into meeting places and centres of action where the local community is invited to take part in recreational, cultural, educational and sports activities suitable for people of all ages.
During the week schools remain open with security from the final ring of the school bell until 9.30pm and during the weekends from 10am to 8pm.
"When designing the Open Schools program, we had two main things in mind: the need to convert school buildings into creative meeting points for the citizens of the local communities, as well as the importance of providing a space where one can acquire knowledge, pursue creativity and where innovation and dialogue bloom. A year later, we are truly proud to see that the school environment contributes to a more interesting daily life for the citizens of Athens"
Mayor of Athens, Georgios Kaminis
"When designing the Open Schools program, we had two main things in mind: the need to convert school buildings into creative meeting points for the citizens of the local communities, as well as the importance of providing a space where one can acquire knowledge, pursue creativity and where innovation and dialogue bloom. A year later, we are truly proud to see that the school environment contributes to a more interesting daily life for the citizens of Athens"
Mayor of Athens, Georgios Kaminis
