The return to school was celebrated at One Salonica Outlet Mall with a series of special Back to School activities held on the ground floor of the shopping destination, creating a complete experience of entertainment and creativity for the whole family.
Back to School Bookfest
As part of the Back to School programme, the Back to School Bookfest, held on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September, invited visitors into the magical world of children’s books through stories, music, games and creative activities that seemed to come to life beyond the pages.
Through interactive storytelling sessions, creative workshops and imagination games, children had the opportunity to discover beloved stories, experiment creatively and experience the joy of reading in a fun and engaging way.
The festival became a colourful celebration of imagination, learning and creativity, organised in collaboration with the publishers Epomenos Stathmos, Poua Publications and Kallitechniko Vivliodeteio.
A Theatrical Experience with a Meaningful Message
As part of the programme, the interactive anti-bullying performance “Hands Are Not for Hitting, Hands Are for Loving”, presented by Twimagination, also took place on Saturday 13 September.
The award-winning children’s story, which received the 1st Prize from the 4th Primary Education Directorate of Thessaloniki, came to life on the ground floor of One Salonica in a unique theatrical experience designed for children and families.
Focusing on values such as friendship, love and respect, the performance highlighted the importance of children’s social and emotional development, offering a creative approach to addressing the issue of school bullying. Children actively participated in the experience by creating their own colourful handprints, becoming part of an interactive activity that encouraged imagination, emotional expression and the development of empathy.
Through activities that combined learning, play and creativity, One Salonica created a unique Back to School experience, transforming the return to the classroom into a celebration of knowledge and imagination.