Eleusis, April 7, 2026
With particular interest and enthusiasm, an educational visit was made by 24 first grade students of the 4th High School of Elefsina to the facilities of the Port of Elefsina, within the framework of the educational action plan. "Elefsina and its Port - Active Citizens in Action".
During the visit, the students had the opportunity to be fully informed about the operation and importance of the commercial port, through a specially designed interactive presentation with a strong educational character.
Particular emphasis was placed on:
- to familiarize students with the basic functions of a modern commercial port,
- in understanding the historical and developmental role of the port of Eleusis from antiquity to the present day,
- in providing information on issues of safety, sustainability and protection of the marine environment,
- to strengthen maritime education and the connection of young people with the maritime and port activity of their city.
The presentation was edited and implemented by the head of the Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety and Information Security Department of OLE S.A., Dipl. Mechanical Engineer, Mr. Georgios Kontoulis, with the aim of effectively informing students and cultivating environmental and maritime awareness.
The students were welcomed by the President and CEO of the Port of Elefsina Organization (OLE) S.A., Mr. Georgios Koumpetsos, the Central Harbormaster of Elefsina, Captain L.S., Mr. Vasilios Bikakis, as well as executives of the Organization, who warmly welcomed the school community.
A special moment of the visit was the offering of four paintings by the students on the theme of the port, as a sign of gratitude for the hospitality, while they were also awarded a symbolic commemorative parchment for their participation.
The students were accompanied by teachers Mr. Sotiria Kakosaiou and Mr. Dimitris Hatzivasiliou.
The success of the action highlighted the importance of connecting school education with local history, productive life and the marine environment of Eleusis, enhancing experiential learning and the active participation of young citizens.
