NSW educator Soula Tsilimos honoured for 47 years of service to Modern Greek Language Teac
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
The NSW Federation of Community Languages Inc celebrated one of the Greek community’s most dedicated educators on Saturday, honouring Mrs Soula Tsilimos for an extraordinary 47 years of service in Modern Greek language education.
The award was presented during the organisation’s Annual Gala Dinner at Bankstown Sports Club, where Mrs Tsilimos received a Medal of Service from The Hon. Jihad Dib, MP, and newly elected NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane.
A long-standing teacher with the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Afternoon and Saturday Schools, Mrs Tsilimos has shaped generations of students since beginning her career in 1970.
Speaking on the night, she expressed heartfelt gratitude: “I am humbled and deeply honoured to receive this award. I wish my late husband, Michael Tsilimos, could be here to celebrate this achievement with me. I know he would be so proud.”
Her words drew warm applause from colleagues, students, and community members who filled the room.
CEO of the NSW Federation of Community Languages, Michael Christodoulou, praised Mrs Tsilimos’s impact.
“Soula’s dedication, passion and warmth have shaped the lives of countless students. Her influence reaches far beyond the classroom, she has built bridges between language, culture and our diverse community in NSW.”
President of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, Harry Danalis, added: “Mrs Tsilimos is an exemplary teacher whose dedication and commitment have inspired countless students. We are incredibly proud to see her remarkable career recognised.”
Five decades of teaching, innovation and heart
Mrs Tsilimos began teaching at Mascot Public School in 1970 before serving at Redfern, Erskineville, Rockdale, Enmore, Arncliffe, and finally Connells Point Public School, where she spent more than 30 years.
She became widely known for integrating culture, music, theatre and play into language learning as well as nurturing confidence and a strong sense of Hellenic identity while building warm, joyful classrooms full of curiosity and creativity, inspiring students to attend afternoon and Saturday classes.
Beyond her teaching duties, she also mentored younger educators and played an active role in community events and cultural programs.
Her decades of service were recently celebrated with a special ceremony at Connells Point Public School, honouring her profound influence on generations of Greek Australian students and families.
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