On November 1, 2024, the Directorate of Secondary Education in collaboration with the Primary Education of Magnesia, the Education Advisors Areti Tzanetopoulou and Paschalis Dimos, as well as the Association of Philologists of the Prefecture of Magnesia, organized a conference entitled: "For the Mathildas of the world: Teaching humanity and history through literature work of Mathilde A8428". The aim of the conference was to promote the inclusion of independent literary works in the educational program of Primary and Secondary Education.
The central theme of the event was the project "Mathildi A8428" by the author Victoria G. Sabetai.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Religion and Sports, Zetta Makri, welcomed the event and emphasized the importance of education in raising awareness against hate speech and violence, as well as defending fundamental values such as respect for diversity and solidarity. He mentioned that the Ministry aims to teach three literary works per year and that the book "Mathilde A8428" could be included in this program.
The presentation of the book was made by Vasiliki Mantzorou, philologist and President of the Association of Philologists of Magnesia, while an experiential approach to the work was presented by Mathilde's grandson Michael Sabetai. The students of the 1st Primary School of Agria and the Special School of Agria, under the guidance of the director Zoe Gerostathis, as well as students of the GEL Agria, with the philologist and teacher in charge Alexa Mourtzis, they presented theatrical events, using excerpts from the book. The performances deeply moved the audience.
The Education consultants presented teaching proposals for the integration of the project "Mathilde A8428" in Primary and Secondary Education, while the author of the book, Victoria Sabetai, closed the event with her speech.
The day was an important meeting for the cultivation of humanitarian values and the integration of literature in the educational process.
