Byron Action
At Byron College, volunteerism goes beyond simply fulfilling a duty—it’s about taking Action to make a meaningful impact on the world. By engaging in community service projects, fundraising efforts, and volunteer initiatives across Athens, our students are empowered to be agents of positive change. These activities teach them the importance of collective responsibility and the power of small actions to create a larger ripple effect in society.
Through their volunteer work, students not only contribute to the well-being of the community but also develop a greater sense of Empathy and Cultural Awareness. For many, Athens is their adoptive or host city, and these experiences deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist within modern Greece. By stepping outside the classroom and engaging with local issues, they learn firsthand how Collaboration, Integrity, and Leadership can bring about real-world solutions.
We believe that true education involves preparing students to be compassionate, active citizens who are equipped to make a positive difference. Through volunteerism, our students are learning that they have the power to drive change—not just in their immediate surroundings, but in the world at large. In doing so, they embody our values of Community, Action, Respect, and Excellence, setting the foundation for a lifetime of purpose-driven impact.
Academic Year 2023-24
December 2023
In December 2023, our KS3 Leaders are spearheading a school-wide charity initiative to support our local food bank. This project brings together students, staff, and families in a collective effort to make a positive impact on our community. Throughout the month, we will be collecting essential food items and household goods, which our KS3 Leaders will then carefully pack and deliver to those in need. This hands-on experience not only supports a vital cause but also fosters empathy, teamwork, and social responsibility among our students. We are proud of our KS3 Leaders for their commitment to leading this meaningful initiative and grateful to our school community for their generosity and support.
November 2023
October 2023
Harvest Festival
September 2023
Floods are one of the most common and destructive natural disasters in the world. Every year millions of people are affected by floods, losing their homes, livelihoods and loved ones. Greece has been one of the many countries affected by such extreme floodings which have recently displaced many people in areas such as Trikala, Magnesia, Larissa and Karditsa.
Thank you Letter Doctors of the World – Floods in Thessaly
Academic Year 2022-23
September 2023
Byron Eco-Warriors : School Recycling Championship
The Region of Attica in collaboration with the Special Intergrade Association of the Prefecture of Attica (EDSNA) implemented an integrated information and awareness program for the promotion of recycling entitled “Recycling Championship”.
The championship is a continuation of the campaign “Give value to your trash” and involved 70 primary schools of the Prefecture of Attica and was implemented under the auspices of the Regional Directorate of Primary Education of Attica.
The aim was to contribute to information about recycling, its benefits and the gradual development of environmental awareness, through good practices to students, teachers and parents.
The league started in November 2022 and ended in June 2023.
Our amazing and enthusiastic Byron Eco Warriors: Jereen Uddin, Lois Mccinnes and Zoi Kalodiki participated in the Recyling Championship closing ceremony held in Pedion tou Areos Park.
They also contributed an upcycled water bottle art installation of a jellyfish made from over 200 water bottles collected by Byron staff and students. Year 6 students wished with this to express their concern on the overuse of plastic and raise awareness of the adverse effects plastic has on sea life.
March 2023
Collecting Easter treats for local families in need to be distributed as Easter baskets by Pallini town Council.
February 2023
The Byron College community have so far raised 2.000 Euros for Doctors Without Borders to help towards medical aid in Syria and our first lorry load of donated goods arrived in Turkey a few days after the terrible earthquake struck.
Our appeal continues as this is an ongoing state of emergency with the people of the devastated areas needing long term support.
January 2023
We would like to inform you that the ‘Recycling Competition’ has started in our school. The competition is conducted by the Region of Attica in cooperation with EDSNA under the auspices of the Regional Directorate of Primary Education of Attica. The aim of this action is for our children to learn to recycle correctly and to strengthen their skills of material management. Throughout the competition, with the active help of the teachers, the children will be informed about the benefits of waste prevention, setting an example for all of us. We invite you to support our school’s effort by sorting recyclable materials (paper, plastic and aluminium) from your home and bringing them to our school.
Let’s set an example to our children for a clean and green environment.
Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι έχει ξεκινήσει το «Πρωτάθλημα Ανακύκλωσης» στο σχολείο μας. Το πρωτάθλημα διεξάγεται από την Περιφέρεια Αττικής σε συνεργασία με τον ΕΔΣΝΑ υπό την αιγίδα της Περιφερειακής Διεύθυνσης Πρωτοβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης Αττικής. Στόχος της παρούσας δράσης είναι τα παιδιά μας να μάθουν να ανακυκλώνουν σωστά και να εμβαθύνουν στις πρακτικές διαχείρισης των υλικών. Καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια του πρωταθλήματος με την ενεργή βοήθεια των εκπαιδευτικών, τα παιδιά θα ενημερώνονται για τα οφέλη της πρόληψης παραγωγής αποβλήτων, αποτελώντας παράδειγμα προς μίμηση για όλους εμάς. Σας καλούμε να στηρίξετε την προσπάθεια του σχολείου μας διαχωρίζοντας τα ανακυκλώσιμα υλικά (χαρτί, πλαστικό & αλουμίνιο) από το σπίτι και φέρνοντάς τα στο σχολείο μας.
Ας δώσουμε στα παιδιά μας το παράδειγμα, για ένα καλύτερο περιβάλλον.
January 2023
November
n November our Sixth Form students, along with our school nurse, helped raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of mammograms by selling pink ribbons, having a bake sale and a non uniform day. In total they raise over 1,000 euros for Alma Zois.
Poppy Appeal.
We continue to encourage students to volunteer within the school in activities such as assisting in the organization and running of conferences and tournaments and reading with younger students.
