THEME 13: SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

everyone else around me! being Greek leaves me a good reputation because the Greeks are humble and kind!

Becoming a family, with the Greek community as a whole, and being able to meet new people. Being given the opportunity to know the importance of helping people in need, as well as going out and helping people in need, and raising funds for valuable causes. / - Being given an opportunity to flourish in subjects and improve overall. Given great education, from teachers who show that they care about the future leaders.

I value most the unique bond which this small community allows for between teachers and students. Teachers and students are able to work very effectively together and a sense of care and a high work ethic is evident amongst all teachers. I value also the emphasis placed on cultural values which are very important and must be instilled in all members of the college.

The connection with the faith, the integrity and dedication of the teachers, the sense of school pride.

I value the strong Greek orthodox program in the college. It has provided me with many morals and values that will assist me in the future as well as the academic program.

S T U D E N T V O I C E S

Name: Mark Grillakis

Number of years at St Spyridon College: 13 years.

Previous Leadership roles:

Throughout the duration of

my schooling career here at St Spyridon, I have had the privilege of occupying various leadership roles. These include being a 3 times Student Representative Council (SRC) member, Peer Support Leader and Prefect.

Subjects I am currently studying: English Advanced, Modern History, Ancient History, Legal Studies and Business Studies.

Hobbies: My hobbies comprise of boxing and kickboxing as they teach me self-defense and discipline. Furthermore, I possess an interest in automotives, along with reading.

My Future Aspirations:

Upon completing my secondary education, I

wish University, with the aim of attaining a career in Security and Intelligence. to continue my studies at

My role models: I am fortunate to have an array of role models in my life, which consist of my grandparents, relatives and teachers alike. However, my predominate role models are my parents in addition to my patron Saint Mark the Evangelist.

Favorite quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard"- Kevin Durant.

My proudest moment: Every moment has been a highlight here at St Spyridon. My proudest moment however, is being appointed a Prefect. It is a humbling experience to be able to make a positive impact not only within the school context but in the broader community, endeavoring to embody and promote the values and principles parallel and synonymous with St Spyridon College.

One Student Principle that is most meaningful to me and why:

Student Principle 3: “Working together to achieve a school community whose distinguishing characteristics are those of friendship, compassion and decency”. I believe that this is of great significance to St Spyridon College and is a fundamental principal that

greatly influences the operations and values promoted within the school environment. The respected student principle endeavours to illustrate to the school community the importance of unity in achieving an environment in which the goals, objectives visions and ideals of members of our college are accommodated for and realized. However, this can only be achieved if the school community of St Spyridon College is one defined by virtues of friendship, compassion and decency, which are also primary

virtues in the Greek Orthodox faith, a faith in which our school is situated around. Hence,

by following the features of this student principle, we are compelled to exercise these values in everyday life to achieve a common goal, to excel in all aspects and outlets; mind, body and soul, but also to achieve spiritual completion, and implementing this student principle enables us to come closer to God.

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