St Spyridon News Feb 2013

VOLUME XXX No 1 8th February, 2013

DATES TO REMEMBER FROM THE COLLEGE

FEBRUARY World Maths Day Ambassador’s Assembly

We extend a warm welcome to all students and their families for the 2013 School Year.

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We are pleased to see that our Kindergarten students and indeed all new students across the Year levels have settled in so smoothly to the start of their learning journey at St Spyridon College.

Parent Teacher Information Evening Infants K-2

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Years 7 and 8 Camp

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Swimming Carnival Yr 3-6

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ACER Scholarship Exam

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P & F AGM

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Swimming Carnival SS

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MARCH World Maths Day Independent Schools’ Expo Vaccinations Years 7 & 9

6th 9th & 10th 13th 16th &

Sydney Greek Festival

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Lent Begins

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Annunciation 25th March celebrations

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Annunciation School closed

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ISA Swimming Carnival

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Western Good Friday Public Holiday

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APRIL Public Holiday – Western Easter Monday

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Twilight Tours SS

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Year 12 Half Yearly Exams begin

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Term 1 ends for Students & Staff

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Term 2 begins for Students & Staff Holy Monday

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Parent Teacher Information Evening Primary Year 3-6

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We congratulate the HSC Class 2012 on their results, which placed our School in the top 130 schools in the State.

Our Distinguished Achievers are especially commended, together with our University Scholarship Winner, Kathy Thimakis.

Some 80% of the class have received University course offers and we wish everyone of them every success, irrespective of their chosen post-school pathway.

This promises to be a very busy Term, which incorporates the Annunciation Celebrations, the Senior School Twilight Tours and two external Expos.

We encourage every parent to support our P & F in the very important role as Ambassadors and Fundraisers of our College. A warm invitation is extended to all to attend the P & F AGM on the 26th February, in the Junior School Library.

Mrs Anna Stamoulis as P & F President together with last year’s Committee look forward to making you welcome.

Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag

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ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2013 6:30PM – REFRESHMENTS

7PM – MEETING COMMENCES

LIBRARY JUNIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS ALL PARENTS & FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY ARE WELCOME! Everyone has something special and different to offer…. so please be in it for the education and future success of our children.

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PREFECTS 2013 We congratulate the following students who have been selected to lead the Student Body K-12 and the whole school community in 2013.

Mathew Kambos Leonidas Andrew Maria Mio James Andrew Stephanie Pizanis Louis Alexandrou

Mathew Kambos College Captain

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College Captain Vice Captain Senior Prefect Sports Captain Sports Captain Prefect

Theodore Kipriotis Estelle Krassas Andreas Nicholson Nicholas Stasos Constance Synesios

Leonidas Andrew Vice Captain

Prefects 2013

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Maria Mio Senior Prefect

Prefect Prefect Prefect Prefect Prefect

SENIOR

SCHOOL PRIZE 2012

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GIVING

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YEAR 6 GRADUATION AND PRESENTATION 2012

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DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING

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JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFFING 2013 Head of College Principal JS Deputy Principal Infants Coordinator Maths/Science & Tech Coordinator Stage 2 Coordinator Stage 3 Coordinator Sports Convenor Greek Focus Person

Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag Mrs M. Hamer Mrs A. Synesios Mrs M. Kipriotis Mr A. Dookie Miss T. Bletsogiannis Ms D. McCarthy Mrs C. Diavatiotis Mrs C. Diavatiotis

K Cerise K Jade

Ms V. Liakatos Mrs E. Giokas

1 Topaz 1 Violet

Miss C. Brocklehurst Mrs G. Zafiropoulos

2 Aqua 2 Crimson 2 Indigo

Miss C. Sotiras Miss K. Galanis Miss A. Docos

3 Amethyst 3 Sapphire 3 Garnet

Miss R. Besir Ms A. Xenos Ms C. Tsokas

4 Coral 4 Turquoise

Miss T. Bletsogiannis Miss M. Nicolaou

5 Amber 5 Iris

Mrs N. Economou Mr P. Arnott

6 Magenta 6 Pearl

Ms D. McCarthy Mr A. Dookie

Science Yr 5/6 Computer I.T. Yr K-6 Librarian

Mr P. Arnott Mr P. Arnott Mrs C. Bartlett

Support Teacher K-2 Support Numeracy/Literacy Stage 2 (Yr3/4) Support Numeracy/Literacy Stage 3 (Yr5/6)

Mrs M. Kipriotis Miss A. Sirmanoglou Mrs A. Bennett

Music Choir

Mrs H. Ferguson-Coyne

Greek Language

Mr J. Volas Mr A. Amditis Mrs A. Gambierakis Mrs C. Diavatiotis

Greek Dancing Student Welfare Officer Administration

Mrs S. Haskas Mrs R. Fatouros Mrs E. Kerameas Miss E. Giannakopoulos Mrs M. Doyle Mrs A. Giaras Mrs M. Raptis

Canteen

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SENIOR SCHOOL STAFFING 2013 HEAD OF COLLEGE Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag PRINCIPAL SENIOR SCHOOL Mrs A. Katsogiannis MANAGEMENT TEAM

MATHEMATICS TEAM

Dean of Middle School Ms G. Kokinelis – Yr 6-7 Transition Adviser Dean of Senior Programs Mr P. Meintanis

Mr A. Kollias – Curriculum Leader Mr A. Condous (Year 8 Adviser) Mrs H. Dalakiaris Ms M. Kalithrakas (Year 10 Adviser)

ORTHODOX STUDIES TEAM

P.D. HEALTH P.E. TEAM

Father S. Scoutas Father S. Drapaniotis Mr A. Picardi

Mr P. Meintanis – Curriculum Leader Mr A. Condous Mr F. Kaldis – Boys Sport (Year 12 Adviser) Ms K. O’Shea – Girls Sport (Year 11 Adviser) Mr V. Zafiropoulos

ENGLISH, HISTORY & DRAMA TEAM Dr V. Hickie – Curriculum Leader Ms L. Davis Ms S. Hudson Mrs D. Kefalouros Mrs R. Kiedja Ms G. Kokinelis Mrs I. Koutsoukis

CAREERS & STUDENT WELFARE Mrs R. Fatouros – Student Welfare Adviser Mrs A. Skerman – Careers Adviser

STUDENT SUPPORT Ms M. Barbouttis

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH TEAM

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Mrs M. Faletas – Curriculum Leader Mrs V. Belajcic Ms E. Gambriell (Year 9 Adviser) Mrs V. Alexandropoulou Mrs A. Petraki (Consulate)

Ms R. Bishop Mrs C. Papadakis – Assistant

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TEAM Mrs A. Kringas – PA to Head of College Mrs D. Cross Mrs M. Diakanastasis Mrs M. Doyle Mrs I. Klazoglou

SCIENCE TEAM Mr J. Croft – Curriculum Leader Mr D. Giles Ms A. Hafner Mrs E. Dubossarsky – Assistant

CANTEEN Mrs I. Paraskevas Mrs M. Makridopolus

SOCIAL SCIENCES TEAM Mrs C. Mio – Curriculum Leader Ms N. Gonzalez Ms D. Kladakis Mr V. Zafiropoulos

CREATIVE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES TEAM Mr G. Georgoulopoulos Mrs V. Grillakis Ms M. Pringle Mrs H. Ferguson-Coyne Ms C. Savva Mr L. Sobolevski Mrs O. Lambi – Assistant

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NEWS

academic excellence and religious, sporting, social and cultural achievements.

CONDOLENCES

SCHOOL DUX Florence Georges

Our condolences are extended to the family of Joan Yiannoula Jonson – long-time benefactor and friend of our Parish and school, who passed away peacefully on the 2nd February at the age of 96. May her memory be eternal.

THE DESPINA HATJINIKITAS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR CITIZENSHIP Nikki Cardamas THE VARNIE KAMBOS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR DANCE Maria Krassas

P & F AGM We hope to see many parents, old and new at the P & F AGM which will be held on 26th February, 2013 in the Junior School library.

GEORGIA POLYDOR MODERN GREEK Joanna Skouteris

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UNIFORM SHOP TIMES: ORTHODOX STUDY PRIZE Joanna Skouteris

8.30 am to 10.00 am and 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm – Wednesday only school term.

SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR Sophia Micos and Nicholas Kollias

JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM 2013

Welcome back to everyone and wishing you all a happy and healthy 2013.

Congratulations to the following students who were voted in as the Leadership Team for 2013.

STAFF CHANGES

SCHOOL CAPTAINS Katherine Raptis and Spiros Zafiropoulos

We welcome back Ms Tsokas from maternity leave and also Mrs Gambierakis who has now joined our Greek team.

VICE CAPTAINS Georgia Bull and Connor Giavis

Miss Orfanos will be on leave this year and will return next year.

PREFECTS Desi Kapodistrias, Rianna Papas, Eleni Preketes, Tiffany Tsoukalas, Manny Giokas, Steven Stamoulis, Peter Synesios and Chris Vlachos.

Congratulations to Miss Rogaris and Miss Theodossiou who were married recently. Miss Rogaris is now Mrs Giokas and Miss Theodossiou is now Mrs Diavatiotis. We wish them both a life of love and happiness.

HOUSE CAPTAINS Corinthians Stephanie Augoustis and Jonathan Lynch.

CONGRATULATIONS HSC 2012 Olympians Christine Frangoulis and William Georgas.

On behalf of the Junior School staff and students I would like to congratulate our Year 12 students of 2012 on their excellent HSC results and wish them happiness and success in their future endeavours.

Nemeans Christina Vlahos and Andrew Papandrew.

Delphians Sonya Paradisis and Bill Malomitis.

YEAR 6 DUX and AWARD RECIPIENTS Congratulations to the following Year 6 students who were awarded prizes at the Graduation Evening last year. Students were recognised for

PROCEDURES Supervision Morning supervision commences at 8.15am.

Parents are requested to leave the school grounds

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students are to use the Playground Gates as their entry and exit points.

once supervision commences unless they have a scheduled meeting. Afternoon supervision concludes at 3.45pm after this time children will be placed in After School Care and parents billed accordingly.

TRAFFIC PROCEDURES Observance of the following school procedures will greatly assist in the safety of the students, and better relationships with our neighbours.

Infants children need to be collected from their classroom in the afternoon or from the Infants playground – shelter after 3.15pm. Primary children to be picked up from the Primary playground – undercroft area. Parents and children are to leave the courtyard area immediately so that teachers know which children are still under their supervision.

1. Parents MUST NOT park in any driveway either the neighbours or the college at any time.

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The practice of parking or stopping in the middle of the road is illegal.

3. Please note that Doran St is a two way street and parking laws apply.

4. Attention is drawn to the extreme danger of leaving motors running while leaving the car to drop off or pick up students from the college, particularly when smaller children are left in the car.

Please drop your child/children off in the morning and leave as soon as possible. Similarly in the afternoon after picking up your child please leave so that other parents have room to park.

Parents are requested not to assemble in front of classrooms in the afternoon- prior to pick up as this disrupts students learning.

K-6 will assemble every Wednesday morning in the Primary Courtyard. Parents are invited to join with us in prayer and anthems but please do not talk during these proceedings. During this assembly Merit certificates are awarded.

HEALTH ISSUES ‘NO HAT, SIT IN THE SHADE’

AFTER SCHOOL CARE After School Care will be held in the Cottage on the Infants side. Infants children will remain in the Infants playground and Primary children will be crossed over.

Children are reminded to wear their hat when playing in the school grounds. Children without their hat will be required to sit in the shaded area (Undercroft in the Primary School and under the Shelter in the Infants playground). This is a school rule to protect our children’s health.

OFFICE HOURS Office hours for the Junior School are 8.15am to 4.15pm. For security reasons no one is permitted to enter the administration building before 8.15am and after 4.15pm unless they have a registered appointment. The Office Staff commence their tasks at 8.15am and end the day at 4.15pm, at which time the answer machine is activated.

Please note that messages left after this time may not be heard until the next morning.

ALLERGIES / ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION POLICY You may be aware that a number of children at our college are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction to peanut products. This condition is known as Anaphylaxis and is a severe and sudden allergic reaction, which usually occurs after exposure to a particular food. Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an emergency response.

Parents are to please NOT go directly to the Teachers’ Staffroom to speak to a teacher, please refer to the secretaries who will call the teacher out to see you, if available. Parents are also not to go to classrooms at any time without signing in and getting a visitors badge at the front office.

In order to minimise the risk to those children in the school who have allergies, the school community has implemented a number of measures. Please do not send foods with peanut products in your child’s lunches or morning recess.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED within the School’s boundaries.

Please also do not send cakes, lollies or any food to school to be given to other children. As the health, well being and safety of the children in our school is of paramount concern to us all, we know

Foyer (Gardeners Rd) entry is ONLY to be used if attending to business at the Office. Parents and

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greatly appreciated. Assistance is required for this year please come forward and volunteer for a few hours.

that we can depend on your support and assistance with this matter.

MEDICAL UPDATES PARENT HELPERS If your child is under the care of a medical specialist, you need to make this known to the school. Students with specific medical conditions such as Asthma, Anaphylaxis etc need to provide the school with an action plan.

Parental assistance is requested. If you have some free time and like covering books, we would appreciate your help. New readers have been purchase for classrooms and we would like to make them available to students as soon as possible. Please leave your details at the office if you are able to assist.

Medication kept at school needs to be current.

Parents are requested to check this regularly and replace as needed.

KALANTA

Contact details of parents need to be updated also in case of emergency.

Thank you to all the parents and children who once again spread Christmas cheer to our parishioners in their home. Kαι του χρονου.

CANTEEN PROCEDURES

We thank the following parents: Mrs Albanakis, Dr A. Bletsas, Mr and Mrs E. Economou, Mr and Mrs Zafiropoulos, Mrs Aroney, Mrs Gemisis, Mrs Giavis, Mrs Makridopolus, Mrs Mastroperos, Mrs Papas, Mrs Patsalis, Mrs Skouteris, Mrs Stamoulis, Mrs Tsimboukis, Mrs Zois.

In order to streamline procedures and ensure a smoother delivery of Canteen services, it is necessary that the following procedures are observed.

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All lunch orders to be clearly written on a lunch bag. Parents must provide this bag.

We also thank the following students: Paris Patsalis, Christian Lynch, Anne-Marie Aroney, Amelia Raptis, Christie Kalis, Paul Giavis, Lucia Zois, Stefan Gemisis, Damascus Economou, Christina Pascalis, Katherine Fragias, Vicki Synesios, Maria-Angela Patsalis, Christina Borean, Athena Demetriou, Emmanuel Aroney, James Bletsas, Christopher Matsoukas, Carolyn Makridopolus, Nicoletta Fatouros, Spiros Zafiropoulos, Christopher Vougioukas, Nicoletta Tsimboukis, Nicolas Skouteris, Anna Papas, Lisa Stamoulis, Samantha Economou, Alexi Kounnas, Angelique Giokas, Peter Synesios, Connor Giavis, Desi Kapodistrias, John Lynch, Eleni Preketes, Roza Papas, Steven Stamoulis, Manny Giokas, Constance Synesios.

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Orders need to be written at home and must include; child’s name, class, order and correct money.

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Infants’ milk orders for recess must be put into a separate bag and must include: child’s name, class, order and correct money.

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Please label this bag with INFANTS RECESS. 5.

All orders to be handed in during roll call by the children and put in a lunch bucket which will be located in the classroom.

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NO Child or Parent is to approach the Canteen Supervisor in the morning.

If your child is late, they are to place their order in the late box at the Front Office when they collect their late slip.

Your cooperation appreciated.

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CANTEEN ASSISTANCE Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted in the canteen in 2012. Your time and effort was

Mrs A. Synesios Deputy Principal

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from the University of Sydney, advises parents to help their children strive to improve their own results or master new skills rather than focussing on ranking children against others. He emphasises the importance of acknowledging consistent and sustained effort children put into achieving their PB. This approach tends to keep students motivated because they are putting effort and are competing against themselves which are factors they can control.

ANNUAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL Years 3 – 6 will have their annual Swimming Carnival on Thursday 21st February. All students must attend and participate in at least one event.

Please note that this is a school day and attendance is compulsory. Students will assemble at Des Renford Swimming Pool, Robey St, Maroubra at 8:30am for Roll Call. The carnival will begin punctually at 8.30am and conclude at 2:30pm. All students are to wear the College swimming costume, coloured T-Shirt and Coloured Cap.

 Schoolyard gossip under the Mango tree will be rife. If you want the truth or need a resolution to a problem, see the class teacher first.

MUSIC TUITION Private music tuition is available with the following people. Parents wishing to have their child tutored in 2013 need to contact the individual tutor.

 Consult the newsletter on a regular basis.

You will be amazed at the information listed there.

Mr Sam Podjarski for Violin.

Contact Number: 0411 366 058 Ms Janet Silverton for Piano.

Contact Number: 0417 657 178 Mr Leonidas Kourmadas for Piano, Guitar & Theory Contact Number: 0421 198 747 Mrs Helen Ferguson-Coyne for Singing.

Contact Number: 0404 027 702

 Teachers are professionals, and their classroom may be likened to their office.

Always make an appointment to discuss concerns and leave messages at the front office.  Children learn at different rates, and some may veer from the path from time to time.

Their work levels in Kindergarten will not necessarily dictate their success for the next 12 years.

WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW TO HELP THEIR KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN ENJOY SCHOOL.

 The levels noted on the reading material sent home will often move too slowly for parents, but it doesn’t matter. Your child will learn to read.

Parents play a vital role in helping their children enjoy their educational journey. When schools and families work together children tend to achieve better results, enjoy school more, and tend to pursue education at higher levels.

 Your job is never over, Dr Michael Carr Gregg advises establishing a ‘hub’ at home where parents and students can get together to go over homework and discuss the day’s activities. Remember your child will not be perfectly happy every day, but that is when you listen, guide and lead by example by reflecting on the best possible outcome from the situation.

 Research indicates that when parents get involved in the school community children tend to fair better both academically and socially. So get involved with the P&F, attend regular assemblies when possible, help out with the canteen duties, or get involved in the many special events organised throughout the year.

Enjoy Kindergarten 2013!

Mrs M Kipriotis Infants’ Coordinator

 There is more to education than ranking children against NAPLAN results.

Children should be encouraged to aim for their personal best, Professor A. Martin

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CONGRATULATIONS NEW BIRTHS

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Hatzi and Harry in 1T on the birth of their daughter and sister Chryssa.

…to Mrs Mulligan (English/History teacher) and her husband on the birth of their second child Rafferty George. May God shower them with His blessings.

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Stathos and Victoria in 1T on the birth of their son and brother Michael.

Congratulations to Mrs and Mrs Stavridis and George in KJ on the birth of their daughter and sister Anna.

May God’s blessings be with these families.

Mrs M. Hamer Principal Junior School

SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT

Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School

STAFF NEWS -

A warm welcome is extended to Ms A. Hafner who is joining the Science Team as a Science/Physics Teacher.

Ms S. Hudson (English/History) has returned this time replacing Ms Mulligan who will be on maternity leave in 2013.

Welcome back to Mrs I. Koutsoukis who returns to the English/History Team.

MIDDLE REPORT

SCHOOL

“Fingers were made before forks, hands before knives.

From small beginnings come great things Great oaks from little acorns grow” Chinese proverb

FIRST PLACINGS Welcome to all, especially to all our new students and families who have joined us this year.

Everyone should be well rested and ready to tackle the year ahead with gusto and enthusiasm!

Our school offers students any opportunities those who are willing to have a go at doing something more, something different. Now is the perfect time to step out of comfort zones, take measured risks, step up to new challenges and strengthen the positives that already exists.

Congratulations to the following students for achieving first place in their year at the end of 2012.

Year 7 Constantinos Kollias Year 8 Mariah Stavrou Year 9 Theoni Thimakis Year 10 Panayioti Kapodistrias Year 11 Andreas Nicholson Year 12 Kathy Thimakis

Congratulations to Year 7 for the great effort made so far in meeting the challenge of settling into a new environment. In week 4 they will have further opportunity to build their personal development and relationships with peers, Peer Support Leader, Home Room teachers and myself when they attend camp. This year we are trying a new venue The Great Aussie Bush Camp located at Tea Gardens near Newcastle. Year 8 students, Home Room teachers and their Year Adviser Mr Condous will also be having their annual camp at the same time.

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Thank You to all the Year 10 Peer Support Leaders who came in one day ahead of their year group on Day 1, to assist Year 7 on their first day at the Senior School, and also for the efficient way they have applied themselves to the task of escorting these younger members of our school to each of their classes every day. The contribution and efforts of Peer Support Leaders plays a very important role in the success of both the Transition and Leadership Development Programs undertaken at the Senior School.

PREFECTS 2013

The first meeting of the 2013 Year 12 Prefect Body took place yesterday. Prefects meet every fortnight (Thursday week B). They will shortly take up their school duties, and deliver leadership lessons to Year 7 and 9 next week.

Ms G Kokinelis Dean of Middle School

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YEAR 7 & 8 CAMPS

COLUMN

Αγπητοί γονείς και φίλοι,

This week students have been sent home with additional information related to their upcoming camp. Please read these carefully along with all previous documentation, especially about what to pack. It is advised that valuables such as mobile phones, ipods, hand held game devices etc not be brought to camp. Teachers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to such items.

Καλή Χρονιά σε μικρούς και μεγάλους. Σαν νερό που κυλά πέρασαν οι διακοπές και να ‘μαστε και πάλι στα θρανία! Θα ήθελα πρώτα – πρώτα να συγχαρώ δυο μαθητές μας, τον Μιχάλη Καρανικόλα από το Λύκειο και τη Δανάη Κυριακάκη από το Γυμνάσιο που έλαβαν μέρος πέρυσι στο διαγωνισμό «Δημήτρια» της Παμμακεδονικής Ένωσης και με την συμμετοχή τους αυτή για τα 100 χρόνια απελευθέρωσης της Θεσσαλονίκης κέρδισαν το πρώτο βραβείο που συνοδεύεται και από χρηματική αμοιβή. Συγχαρητήρια και στους δύο!

PASTORAL CARE All Year Groups will begin the year with lessons based in Goal Setting and Study Skills. Having this focus enables students to move forward with clear objectives in mind and lays the foundation for the development of solid work habits, which will maximize student learning outcomes.

Θέλω επίσης να συγχαρώ όλους τους μαθητές της περυσινής Γ΄Λυκείου για τα θαυμάσια αποτελέσματά τους στο μάθημα των Ελληνικών. Σε μια τάξη 12 μαθητών (όλοι μαθητές της Β΄Λυκείου πέρυσι εκτός μιας μαθήτριας) οι βαθμοί ήταν μεταξύ του 97/100 και του 81/100. Ενώ στα προχωρημένα ελληνικά ( Extension ) οι βαθμοί ήταν 49/50 και 47/50. Μπράβο σε όλους και καλή πρόοδο φέτος.

LEADERSHIP STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Next week Years 7-11 will take part in leadership lessons and SRC nominations will be taken. In week 5, nominees will have to present a 2 minute speech before their class peers, followed by a class vote. Two representatives will be selected to represent each class. The SRC meets every fortnight to discuss issues of concern to students, set goals and plan various events.

Στο σημερινό τεύχος του περιοδικού μας θα σας κρατήσουμε συντροφιά με το γραπτό του Παναγιώτη Καποδίστρια από το πρώτο διαγώνισμα της φετινής Γ΄Λυκείου στο τέλος του 2012. Το γραπτό αυτό παρουσιάστηκε ως μια άψογη ομιλία στα πλαίσια του προφορικού διαγωνισμού.

PEER SUPPORT LEADERS

Απολαύστε την!

Year 10 Peer Support Leaders have undergone additional Peer Support Training that will enable them to facilitate group activities at camp based on building ‘Resilience’ They will also be meeting their Year 7 groups at various points throughout the year to continue the good work done in building positive relationships.

Μ. Φαλέτα Αγαπητέ μου Γιάννη, γεια σου! Τι κάνεις; Ελπίζω το γράμμα μου να σε βρει καλά. Από καιρό ήθελα να ζητήσω αλληλογραφία μαζί σου και επιτέλους βρήκα την ευκαιρία. Θα σου γράψω λίγα λόγια για να με γνωρίσεις.

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Είμαι το πρώτο παιδί της οικογένειάς. Μετά είναι ο αδελφός μου ο Μανόλης που είναι δεκατεσσάρων χρονών και τέλος είναι η αδελφή μου η Δέσποινα που είναι δέκα χρονών.

Σάββατο απόγευμα και πηγαίνω για προπόνηση κάθε Δευτέρα και Πέμπτη βράδυ. Ασχολούμαι με το μπάσκετ από τον Φεβρουάριο μέχρι τον Δεκέμβριο κάθε έτος. Επίσης παίζω μπάσκετ και για το σχολείο μου. Έχουμε κερδίσει πολλούς διαγωνισμούς και ευτυχώς δεν έχουμε χάσει ακόμα ούτε έναν αγώνα! Μου αρέσει επίσης το ποδόσφαιρο, το κρίκετ, το τένις, το ψάρεμα, η θάλασσα και το σινεμά με φίλους.

Από εμφάνιση, έχω ίσια, κατσανά μαλλιά και μεγάλα, καστανά μάτια. Δεν είμαι πολύ ψηλός, όμως μ’ αρέσει που προς το παρόν, έχω περάσει το ύψος της μητέρας μου. Είμαι αρκετά λεπτός και όσο και να τρώω δεν παχαίνω. Πιστεύω ότι είμαι αθλητικός τύπος γιατί είμαι γρήγορος στο τρέξιμο και πολύ ενεργητικός και συμμετέχω σε πολλά και διάφορα σπορ.

Το πιστεύεις ότι ξέρω να μαγειρεύω εξαιρετικά καλά! Μου αρέσει να φτιάχνω τα πιο αγαπημένα μου φαγητά που είναι μακαρόνια με κιμά και κοτόσουπα αυγολέμονο. Από τα γλυκά, μ’ αρέσουν οι σοκολάτες, και το τσιζκέικ όμως ξέρω και φτιάχνω και υπέροχο μπακλαβά. Όταν έρθω στην Ελλάδα θα σου φτιάξω να δοκιμάσεις...

Σαν χαρακτήρας νομίζω ότι είμαι φιλικός και φιλόξενος γιατί κάνω ό,τι μπορώ για να βοηθώ τους άλλους και να τους κάνω να νιώθουν ευχαριστημένοι. Νομίζω ότι είμαι ευαίσθητος, καλόκαρδος και ευγενικός μια και συχνά δωρίζω χρήματα και ρούχα στους φτωχούς και βοηθάω όσους έχουν ανάγκη όσο μπορώ.

Θα ήθελα πολύ να μου πεις κι εσύ για τον εαυτό σου. Σου στέλνω επίσης και μια φωτογραφία μου. Ελπίζω να σε βοήθησα να με γνωρίσεις καλύτερα. Σε χαιρετώ και περιμένω γράμμα σου.

Οι φίλοι μου λένε ότι είμαι ευκολόπιστος, έμπιστος και αστείος. Μου αρέσουν τα αστεία και να κάνω τους άλλους γύρω μου να γελούν. Έχω καλούς φίλους και μ’ αρέσει να περνάω την ώρα μου μαζί τους.

Παναγιώτης

Όπως ξέρεις είμαι ο Παναγιώτης, του ξάδελφού σου του Πέτρου ο φίλος και είμαι δεκαπέντε χρονών. Γεννήθηκα στην Αυστραλία και μένω στην πανέμορφη πόλη του Σύδνεϋ.

Φιλικά

Panayioti Kapodistrias 12GK

SPORTS

Μ’ αρέσει πολύ να παίζω πιάνο και έχω παίξει σε πολλές σχολικές συναυλίες και μουσικές παραστάσεις. Θα έχω μάλιστα την τιμή να παίξω πιάνο μπροστά στην πρωθυπουργό της Αυστραλίας τον επόμενο μήνα. Θα είναι για μένα μια αξέχαστη ημέρα!

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Boys ISA Basketball The end of the ISA basketball season for the boys is fast approaching. Having just completed round 7 of the 10 round competition, the boys teams are preparing for the last three games, and for many teams the prospect of making the semi finals is very promising.

Πηγαίνω στο σχολείο, στο κολλέγιο του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνα και πιστεύω ότι είμαι καλός μαθητής. Φέτος είμαι στην Α΄Λυκείου. Μέχρι τώρα, τα καταφέρνω καλά όμως οι καθηγητές μας δίνουν πολλή εργασία να κάνουμε στο σπίτι.

Last week the Boys’ teams played against Oakhill College and Redlands, highlights included good wins by the U13 Red team and the Green teams.

Also very spirited performance from the 14 boys and U13 white team and a real team effort in the 15’s with exceptional performances by all boys, but in particular some excellent rebounding by Christos Kollias in defence ensured the boys were always on the front foot. Peter Contominas and Matthew Chiam were also outstanding in defence and in their leadership.

Θα έλεγα ότι στα Μαθηματικά είμαι άριστος μαθητής αφού σ’ έναν παγκόσμιο διαγωνισμό που έλαβα μέρος φέτος, βγήκα δεύτερος στην Αυστραλία και εικοστός στον κόσμο. Βραβεύτηκα με ένα χρυσό μετάλλιο και τρελάθηκα απ΄’ την χαρά μου! Πέρα από τα Μαθηματικά, μ’ ενδιαφέρουν κι άλλα πράγματα όπως το χόμπυ μου που είναι να παίζω μπάσκετ. Παίζω με την ομάδα μου κάθε

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to a game with inconsistencies in uniform.

Your cooperation in this area would be appreciated.

The Open Boys team were clinical and demanded respect from their opposition, from winning rebounds to quick offensive transitions and very impressive general team play the boys were by far the dominant team.

Winning the game comfortably 66-17, outstanding performances from Nikolas Baratsas (high score of 31) and Adonis Tsoustas were highlights in their win against Oakhill College.

ISA Basketall Trials We wish both Nikolas Baratsas and Luca Kasalovic all the best of luck in their trials for the ISA Basketball Teams to be held on the 18th of February at Penrith. The boys have been two of our most consistent performers in the Opens team this season. Unfortunately, due to commitment clashes with Greek Orthodox Colleges no girls wish to trial.

The boys will meet St Gregorys College and Oakhill this week in the last away games. All parents are encouraged to make the trip to either Castle Hill or Campbelltown to watch their children play in the final weeks of the competition. The final two rounds on Saturday the 16th and 23rd will be played at the school or All Sorts in Alexandria. With Finals to be played on the 2nd and 9th of March

Sporting Trials In the coming weeks of this term both boys and girls will be trialling at various times for ISA Football and/or Netball teams for the upcoming winter season. Squads will be selected from a selection panel compromised of 3 staff members and include the Boys or Girls Coordinator of Sport. There will be no more than 16 players selected in any Football squad and no more than 10 players selected in a Netball squad. Student’s trialling in season 2013 must meet the requirements of making all Saturday fixtures and students will be required to take home a registration sheet detailing expectations for the upcoming season for parents to acknowledge and sign where required.

Any parents interested in helping out on the 16th or 23rd of February at school on the Barbeque can you please contact the school on 9311 3340 and leave your name and contact details.

Updated points tables and weekly fixtures will be emailed to all parents who provided an email in all the remaining weeks leading up to the finals.

Girls ISA Basketball Quick return to the Basketball Season last week with all girls teams travelling away. Perhaps the holidays were not the ideal preparation to the important end of the season as fitness levels seemed to be low. However, some tight matches were played and the girls are now focussed to finish the season well. Round 8 this Saturday and some teams look in good stead to be representing in the Semi Finals. Remainder rounds include:

NSW Futsal Championships Students will be informed shortly of the trial dates that will be held in the SPACE during lunch times. Selection process will follow similar guidelines in place from the ISA with three selectors and multiple opportunities to trial to ensure a fair process for all students.

At this stage there will be an Under 14’s and Under 16’s Girls team, two U14 boys teams, one U16 and one Opens team for the boys. Teams will be selected by a selection panel of three staff and will be required to attend training sessions once chosen to remain members of the team.

Round 8- 9th February Round 9 -16th February Round 10 – 23rd February Semi Finals- 2nd March Finals – 9th March

All students are welcomed to trial for the teams.

Uniform and Absence We endeavour to continue to improve the commitment of students to ensure the fairness of all, please ensure that all absences are reported in writing to the relevant coaches. Furthermore, it is important that all students wear the appropriate uniform each Saturday this includes; correct Basketball uniform, School Sport Tracksuit, School Sports bag and appropriate footwear. It does reflect poorly on the school when we present

UPCOMING EVENTS Swimming Carnival 28th February- participation at this carnival will be a pathway to represent at the ISA carnival held later this Term.

ISA Cross Country 23rd March – Students Year 7-10 will be participating in a 3km run held at Pioneer Park during PE lessons from here students

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from the School Futsal teams provided those students were involved and committed in representing the school in an ISA Sport over the course of last year.

will be selected to represent the school at the ISA Cross Country.

Greek Orthodox National Sports Event The Greek National Sports Event in 2013 will be hosted by Oakleigh College in Melbourne. Open sporting teams will be representing the College in Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Football, Girls Netball and Boys and Girls Futsal. The school will only be taking students who are involved in the Open teams representing the school in the ISA. The futsal will be comprised of students

Good luck to all teams and students in both competition and trials.

Ms K. O’Shea (Girls Sport) and Mr F. Kaldis (Boys Sport)

2013 DATES

TERM 1

Tuesday 29th January 2013 Wednesday 30th January 2013 Thursday 31st January 2013 Friday 1st February 2013 Friday 12th April 2013

Staff Development Day Staff Development Day Years 1 to 7, 11 & 12 commence Kindergarten and Years 8 – 10 commence Term ends

TERM 2

Monday 29th April 2013 st

Wednesday 1 May 2013 Thursday 2nd May 2013 Friday 3rd May 2013 Sunday 5th May 2013 Monday 6th May 2013

Friday 21st June 2013

Students return Holy Wednesday. Early Dismissal Holy Thursday. School Closed Good Friday. School Closed Orthodox Easter Easter Monday. School closed

Term ends for staff and students

TERM 3

Monday 15th July 2013

Staff and students return

Thursday 15th August 2013

Dormition of the Theotokos - school closed

Thursday 19 September 2013 Friday 20th September 2013

Term ends for students Staff Development day

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TERM 4 Monday 7th October 2013

Public Holiday

Tuesday 8 October 2013 Thursday 5th December 2013 Friday 6th December 2013

Staff and students return Term ends for students Staff Development day

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