News 154 3a 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

FROM THE COLLEGE

MARCH ISA Finals

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ISA Swimming Carnival

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Lent begins G.O. Swimming Carnival JS

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ISA Cross Country

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Twilight Tours SS Information Morning JS CIS Swimming Carnival

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Annunciation School Closed Western Good Friday

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Public Holiday School Closed

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APRIL 25th March Celebrations Church, Martin Place, Opera House

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Term ends for Staff and students

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Palm Sunday

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ANZAC Day

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Staff and Students Return

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Holy Wednesday Easter Focus Assembly JS

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Holy Thursday – School closed

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Good Friday – School closed

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Holy Saturday

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MAY Orthodox Easter

We needed to be called back again and restored to our original state, through the heartfelt compassion of God our Father, who could not bear that such a work of his own hands as the human being should be lost.

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Easter Monday – school closed Staff and students depart for Perth

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Uniform change – Winter Uniform

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St Gregory the Theologian

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GREEK ORTHODOX BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARDS HSC 2015 Awardees from St Spyridon College

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NEWS

Anna Stamoulis - Vice President Angela Kasmas - Secretary Olga Gouveros - Assistant Secretary Kim Georgas - Treasurer Joanna Coutts - Assistant Treasurer Executive members: Afrodite Barmakellis, Rita Georges, Poppy Konstantakis, Nikki Sigrimis, Melissa Takouridis, Terry Takouridis, Diana Valmas, Ana Winnel and Vivian Zorbas.

Committee members: Mary Baroutis, Vanessa Cooney, Joanne Moros, Margaret Nicholson, Christine O’Reilly, Georgina Panselinos, Maria Pascalis, Susan Stavrou, Yianna Tsakirios and Angela Vergotis.

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

P & F NEWS

WELCOME TO OUR 2016 COMMITTEE! The Parents & Friends Association Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 23rd February in Doran House and celebrated the impressive fundraising achievements of the 2015 committee. The forum was well supported and attended by the College and Parish Executive. It was addressed by our Head of College, Mrs Stefanou-Haag who was, as always, inspirational with her warm, wise words, her praise and recognition of the strong team spirit and great commitment shown by such a small parent body. This was a great invitation to our interested newcomers who joined the new committee for 2016 promising a bright fresh wave of ideas.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Taverna Night on the Beach - Saturday 5th March, 2016 at 6:30pm - Yarra Bay Sailing Club.

The popularity of this event is indicative of its SOLD-OUT status which promises to be a great success launching into 2016, with song, dance and good food for all the family… OPA! Flyer has been circulated to students, with full details. Please also refer to College Facebook page.

Contacts: Erenie-0410318053 Anna-0405683320

During the meeting, the President’s and Treasurer’s reports presented and overviewed our annual events and activities for 2015 including: Trivia night, Easter stalls & Raffle, Palm Sunday Lunch, Mothers’ Day Stalls, Mothers’ Day Dinner & Raffles , Athletics Carnival Stall, Fathers’ Day Stalls, Fathers’ Day Breakfast & Raffles, Open Day, Cinema Evening, JS Showcase Stall, as well as small fundraisers of College merchandise and School Directory which all contributed to a grand total income gross of $78,541.

SSC Business Directory End of Term 1, 2016 will be the LAST call for registrations for our SSC Business Directory.

It is a worthwhile opportunity to support and network with other members of our College community. We urge you to take advantage of this offer at the cost of only a $50 fee to have your business/service listed for two years.

Completed registration forms can be dropped off at the front school office of both the Junior and Senior school campuses. Please refer to the end of the newsletter to print off a copy, or approach any P&F committee member for further assistance. Friends of the School are also most welcome to participate so please feel free to share!

From this amount, a cheque of $50,000 was presented to Mrs Stefanou for our College at the 2015 Leadership & Academic Assembly in December. We look forward to another eventful and successful year of fundraising!

We welcome former and new members to the P&F team, their valued input at our meetings and for their efforts at our upcoming events for 2016.

On a final note, the P&F thank you, the parents, for your ongoing support! Without your assistance, our fundraising efforts would be impossible!

The following parents have formed the new P&F 2016 team: Erenie Bourdaniotis - President

If there are any parents within the school that can assist us in of our fundraising efforts throughout the year, for example, with a

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donation or raffle prize, we welcome you to please contact our President Erenie 0410 318 053, our Secretary Angela 0407 061 940 or our Treasurer Kim 0402 047 207, or email us on our P&F email: pfcommittee_@hotmail.com.

SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT

We invite you to read the College Newsletter regularly to stay well informed of our forthcoming events. Watch this space!

There will be a Doxology Service for His Holiness Patriarch Irenj at the Geek Orthodox Cathedral, Redfern on Friday, 11th March, 2016 – 10.30am – 11.30am.

VISIT BY HIS HOLINESS PATRIARCH IRENJ OF SERBIA

Maria Pascalis – P&F Committee member & Angela Kasmas – P&F Secretary

SRC Years 7-10, including Serbian students, Years 7-12 will be attending.

JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT

All families are welcome to attend.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

We warmly welcome Demetrios and Sophia Paparsenos and their parents, who have joined our St Spyridon family this week.

Congratulations to Nemeans who won this year’s Senior School Swimming Carnival.

CONGRATULATIONS Our congratulations are extended to Sonny, Nixon and Alexi Kounnas and, their parents on the birth of their brother and son. We wish them health, long life and wonderful adventures.

FAREWELL We farewell Mrs Diavatiotis as she takes leave this week to await the birth of her second child. We thank her for all that she has contributed to the College through the Greek and Sporting Programs. Ms Tsitiridou, an experienced Greek Language teacher has been employed as her replacement.

Nemeans – Senior School Champions

REMINDERS Please ensure that the office has your current contact details including phone numbers and email addresses. If unsure, please see the secretaries who will be able to assist you.

If your child has a medical condition and has a Care Plan, please make sure that we have a current copy as well as the appropriate medication.

Olympians – Upper School Champions

YEAR 10 Last week during Pastoral Care students received their Year 10 Assessment Handbook.

Students need to be aware of their

Mrs A. Synesios Principal Junior School

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responsibilities. They were given information about the Board of Studies, Teaching and Education Standard NSW (BOSTES) and the Progression Policy.

The Expression of Interest forms to progress to Years 11 and 12 at St Spyridon College are due to me at the end of Term 1.

YEAR 11 Year 11 Assessment Handbooks have been distributed to students. It is important that students familiarize themselves with their responsibilities.

Year 11 students who are not involved in ISA may leave early (1.25pm) every Thursday with parent permission.

Year 11 students who don’t study Economics may leave at 1.25pm every Friday Week A, with parent permission.

In both cases students sign out at the office.

On leaving the College, students are to go straight home unless accompanied by parents or there is a specific purpose.

APPEARANCE AND GROOMING REMINDER

THE ANNUAL PAN-ORTHODOX CHURCH SERVICE TO MARK THE OPENING OF THE LAW TERM 2016

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Students of the Year 12 Legal Studies class together with Mrs Pavlakis and Ms Livera, attended the 33rd Annual Pan-Orthodox Church Service to mark the opening of the Law Term for 2016. The service was held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation on the 16th of February 2016.

The procession to the Cathedral was led by the Chief Justice of the New South Wales Supreme Court, the Hon. Tom Bathurst AC, and commenced from the Rectory of the Archdiocese. The students noted that one of the highlights of the evening was when the legal personnel entered the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation dressed in their robes. The Year 12 Legal Studies students also had the opportunity to speak with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who wished them well for their Higher School Certificate examinations.

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Pride in personal appearance and regard for the good name of the College should lead to care by parents and students that the uniform is clean, pressed and tidy. The full and proper uniform is to be worn at all times, i.e.:  When students are travelling to and from College.  At College functions except when otherwise stated.  At ISA games and other Sports events.

Lengths of Girls Uniform should be to the knee or below.

Girls – socks must fully cover the ankle.

Boys must be clean-shaven at all times.

The only badges to worn are approved College badges.

Hairstyles are to be kept neat and wellgroomed according to the College standards set down from time to time.

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involve comparisons with peers or others. The first person to look at is YOURSELF and it is always important to set the bar above what you think you can do/be. This will help ensure you are performing at your best, not only in your studies but also as a responsible individual.

Looking at what others do or don’t do is not helpful in developing independence and or the ability to step up.

Boys’ hair must be kept reasonably short. NO extreme styles are acceptable.  Girls’ hair, if long, must be tied back away from their faces with blue ribbon.  No coloured nails or extreme length.  Extreme hair coloration is not permitted.

The only acceptable adornments for boys are a watch and cross which is worn inside the shirt.

The only acceptable adornments for girls are a watch, a cross, which is worn inside the shirt or dress and stud or sleeper earrings, one in each earlobe.

YEAR 7 PLANNER CHECKING…Managing the Good and the Not So Good Parents who are new to the Senior School may not be fully aware of our expectations and the systems in place for ‘Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment’ (MAPLE). The Study Planner is used as a tool to keep track of student progress. Each Friday during the dedicated Pastoral Care lesson, the planner is collected and checked by the Home Room Teacher. If the page has been signed by a parent and is free of teacher comments (misdemeanours), the student is rewarded with 5 green stamps each week. These are totalled and added to the MAPLE stamp card at the end of the term. Maple stamps can also be given by individual class teachers to reward students for a variety of reasons during their lesson.

NO PARKING Please note: A "No Parking" sign means you can't park, but you can drop off or pick up passengers or goods without leaving your vehicle (i.e. you must be within three metres of your vehicle).

You must attend to your business promptly (within two minutes of stopping your vehicle) Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School

MIDDLE REPORT

If there are comments written, the teacher will record the number and type on a checklist.

Comments may include the following:-

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COMMENT/MISDEMEANOUR No Planner No Parent Signature Graffiti – in planner/on bag Uniform infringement Late to class Late to school stamp – travel by car/public bus No Homework/incomplete Unprepared for class Misbehaviour No absence note/call – after reminder was given

At the start of each year everyone has the opportunity to begin their year afresh by thinking about how they can improve upon what they have done before. This should not

If a student receives 3 or more comments in any single category (blue print), OR 5 or more mixed comments in various categories, with a

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week, the student will be placed on an after school detention. The only exception to this is in the case of ‘No Planner’ and ‘No Parent Signature’. The latter becomes an issue if they occur THREE times or more in a term (irrespective of the week).

Detention is held on Fridays and is supervised by the Year Adviser.

The first detention is for 1 hour (3.05– 4.05pm), the second and third detention for 1.5hrs (3.05-4.35pm). Any further need for detention will result in an interview with parents and the student.

Parents will need to make alternative arrangements to promptly pick up their child at the conclusion of detention from outside the front of the school.

SRC APPLE PICKING In 2015 our SRC adopted two Gala apple trees from the Bilpin Fruit Bowl, which is a fruit orchard at Bilpin near the Hawkesbury River.

This initiative has two aims. The first is to support Australian farmers and produce and secondly to encourage healthy eating. The apples were picked from the trees by 14 past and present Year 8 and 9 SRC who travelled to Bilpin to collect them. The owner of the farm was very generous and allowed the students to not only collect apples from the two adopted trees, but also from the other trees nearby that made up any entire row. Altogether over 150 kilograms of apples were gathered up and placed in boxes ready to transport back to school. These apples were made available to all students at no charge from the canteen.

Year 12 also received a box for their Common Room and two boxes also went to the Sports Department for use at weekend competitions.

PREFECT TALKS IN PASTORAL CARE On Friday last week Prefects were divided onto groups to speak to various year groups.

Year 7 and 8 students learnt about the leadership opportunities at the Senior School and watched a power point presentation …

“Our School, Our Heritage, Our Values”. Year 11’s listened to selected Year 12 Prefects reflect upon their experiences of the Preliminary Year. This included gaining some valuable tips that will hopefully help everyone navigate more easily through unfamiliar waters. Congratulations to all Prefects who took part in these activities during Pastoral Care.

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Αγαπητοί γονείς και φίλοι, Στην έκδοση αυτή, θα σας κρατήσουμε συντροφιά με τα γραπτά κάποιων μαθητών/ριών που ενώ είναι στην Α΄ Λυκείου, παρακολουθούν τα μαθήματα της Β΄ Λυκείου στο μάθημα των Ελληνικών. Συγκεκριμένα, έπρεπε να περιγράψουν κάποιο/α φίλο/η και επίσης να παρουσιάσουν τον τύπο τους. Καλή ανάγνωση κ. Μ. Φαλέτα Η φίλη μου η Αλεξάνδρα είναι ένα ψηλό κορίτσι με καστανά μαλλιά και μπλε μάτια. Είναι ευγενική και περιποιητική. Η Αλεξάνδρα είναι μεγαλόκαρδη και αγαπάει την πολυτέλεια. Είναι επίσης πολύ ανήσυχη και ανυπόμονη. Εγώ την αγαπώ πάρα πολύ την Αλεξάνδρα.

Bianca Frazis

SCHOOL BAG MIX UPS

Ο Δημήτρης είναι ένας πολύ στενός και καλός μου φίλος. Είναι ο τύπος του «σπόρτσμαν». Το αγαπημένο του σπορ είναι το ποδόσφαιρο. Είναι πολύ φανατικός με τον αθλητισμό! Πάντα φοράει αθλητικά ρούχα και πολύ ακριβά αθλητικά παπούτσια. Του αρέσουν πολύ τα πολυτελή ρολόγια. Στο σχολείο δεν πάει καλά γιατί δεν του αρέσει το διάβασμα. Έχει όμως πολλούς φίλους και είναι πρώτος σε όλα τα σπορ του σχολείου. Πάντα κόβει τα μαλλιά του κοντά και μοντέρνα. Είναι λεπτός και πάντα πολύ δραστήριος, φιλικός και χαρούμενος.

Elaine Andrew

A number of Year 7 students in particular are picking up the wrong bags and misplacing them. Part of the reason for this is the fact that all bags look the same. To reduce these incidents students have been asked to purchase a name tag that is clearly visible on their bags and also attach some kind of decorative item such as a ribbon or distinctive key chain to help identify their bag easily. This applies to sports bags as well as the normal school backpack. Parents please assist your child with organising this.

UPCOMING Leadership Activities

Ο καλύτερός μου φίλος είναι ο Δημήτρης. Ο Δημήτρης είναι δεκαπέντε χρονών και είναι μαθητής σε ένα σχολείο στο Ράντγουικ. Έχει κοντά μαλλιά που είναι μαύρα και γαλάζια μάτια. Ο Δημήτρης είναι πολύ ψηλός και λεπτός. Τα ενδιαφέροντά του είναι το ποδόσφαιρο, το μπάσκετ και το κολύμπι. Ο Δημήτρης είναι πάντοτε χαρούμενος και ευγενικός. Στο σχολείο είναι πολύ έξυπνος και πάντοτε βοηθάει τους άλλους μαθητές. Είναι πολύ πρόσχαρος και μου αρέσει η παρέα του πάρα πολύ.

Dean Albanakis

Year 11 Young Women’s Leadership Seminar- NSW Parliament House (Tina Ventoura (SRC) and Keti Bull attending) Captains & Senior Prefect Leadership Day – SCEGGS Darlinghurst (College Captain: Chrystal Christie, Vice-Captain: Mariah Stavrou, Senior Prefect: Aaron-Paul Kostantakis attending).

SRC – attending Doxology for His Holiness Patriarch Irinej’s visit.

SRC’s and any other interested students interested in participating in Twilight Tours on Tuesday, 22nd March, please see Ms Kokinelis for an information letter.

Είμαι δεκαέξι χρονών και θα σας πω λίγα λόγια για τον τύπο μου. Μου αρέσει κατά κανόνα να φοράω φούστες, τζην παντελόνια

Ms G Kokinelis Dean of Middle School

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ήθελα να είμαι «σπόρτσμαν» και αυτός είναι ο τύπος μου.

Dean Albanakis

και κοντομάνικες μπλούζες. Το καλοκαίρι φοράω πέδιλα και τον χειμώνα μπότες. Ακούω ελληνική λαϊκή μουσική και παίζω νέτμπωλ και μπάσκετ. Όταν δεν παίζω σπορ συνήθως κάθομαι σπίτι και φτιάχνω καταπληκτικά φαγητά και γλυκά. Μου αρέσει να μαγειρεύω φαγητά από την ελληνική, την κυπριακή, την ιταλική και την τουρκική κουζίνα. Τα στέκια μου είναι στο εμπορικό μας κέντρο και στην θάλασσα με τους φίλους μου.

Eleni Mastroperos

Εγώ νομίζω ότι ο τύπος που είμαι είναι συνδυασμός μερικών τύπων. Για παράδειγμα, όπως ο τύπος του «σπόρτσμαν» μ’ αρέσει να φοράω κι εγώ αθλητικές φόρμες και μ’ αρέσει πάρα πολύ να παίζω όλα τα είδη των σπορ. Άλλες όμως φορές, είμαι όπως ο τύπος του «κυριλέ», δηλαδή, μ’ αρέσει να φοράω φίρμες και να ακολουθώ τις επιταγές της μόδας κατά γράμμα.

Γεια σας! Με λένε Ελένη. Είμαι δεκαπέντε χρονών. Μου αρέσουν πολλά και διάφορα πράγματα και γι’ αυτό δεν είμαι μόνο ένα ξεχωριστό είδος τύπου. Για παράδειγμα, έχω πολλά χαρακτηριστικά του «κουλτουρέ» τύπου. Μου αρέσει το θέατρο, ο χορός και η μουσική. Μου αρέσει να πηγαίνω στα μουσεία και πάντα σκέφτομαι πόσο θα ήθελα να τραγουδήσω κάποτε στο θέατρο ή για την τηλεόραση.

Από εμφάνιση είμαι με καστανά μαλλιά και καστανά μάτια και λεπτή, αλλά δεν είμαι πολύ ψηλή. Νομίζω ότι είμαι γενναιόδωρη και χαρούμενη, αλλά δεν είμαι συνεσταλμένη ούτε υπομονετική. Τα ενδιαφέροντά μου είναι φυσικά τα σπορ, αλλά και η ζωγραφική και η παρέα με τις φίλες μου.

Felicity Ginis

CAREERS

Όμως, είμαι και λίγο ο τύπος του «σπόρτσμαν». Μου αρέσει πολύ το ποδόσφαιρο και παίζω κάθε εβδομάδα με την ομάδα του σχολείου μου. Μου αρέσουν πολύ τα αθλητικά ρούχα. Είμαι πολύ ενεργητική αλλά και υπομονετική.

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Once again, this column has a large amount of information about universities, other postschool options and upcoming events, which are relevant to students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

It would be great if parents would encourage these students to read this newsletter (which is emailed to their school email address), so they don’t miss out on any opportunities or information. There is also information about some school holiday workshops which may be of interest to some slightly younger students and their parents.

Σαν χαρακτήρας είμαι επίσης πολύ φιλική, χαρούμενη και πιστή φίλη. Πάντα είμαι ειλικρινής και λέω την αλήθεια. Στο σχολείο είμαι εργατική, ανεξάρτητη και πιστεύω έξυπνη.

Elaine Andrew Ο τύπος που μάλλον είμαι, είναι ο τύπος του «σπόρτσμαν». Δεν μου αρέσει πολύ η μουσική, αλλά μου αρέσουν πολύ τα διάφορα σπορ. Πάντοτε ξεχωρίζω από τους φίλους μου γιατί ντύνομαι με αθλητικές φόρμες. Εξαρτάται από το σπορ που παίζω το τι φόρμα θα φορέσω. Το κάθε σπορ έχει και τα ειδικά, δικά του παπούτσια. Φοράω και διάφορες μάρκες όπως Nike και Adidas. Ο προπονητής της κάθε ομάδας μας δίνει την κατάλληλη φόρμα.

ATO TAX FILE APPLICATIONS

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A tax file number is a unique nine-digit number issued to individuals and organisations to help administer tax and other Australian Government systems. Students need a TFN before they can start any type of paid work or university studies.

Για να είμαι ο τύπος του «σπόρτσμαν» πρέπει να γυμνάζομαι συχνά, να προσέχω τη δίαιτά μου και να κοιμάμαι αρκετά. Κάθε μέρα, μετά από το σχολείο πηγαίνω στην προπόνηση για τα διάφορα σπορ που παίζω. Από μικρός

Students need to apply for a TFN through the Australian Tax Office website, as this is no longer done through schools. For information on how to apply visit: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-filenumber/

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UPCOMING EVENTS UNSW: Built Environment Parent and Student Information Session 16th March 2016, 6pm to 8:30pm, UNSW Built Environment Ground Floor Gallery Red Centre West Wing Building UNSW

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The information evening is aimed at high school students and their families and those who have already completed the HSC, are studying at TAFE, in a gap year, bridging course or already commenced work.

Information will be provided on admission options, career pathways and an opportunity to speak to current students. http://www.be.unsw.edu.au/events/information -night-prospective-students-and-their-families

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE: Thursday, 17 March 2016 - 9:30am to 3:00pm Location: UNSW Kensington Campus Interested in finding out more about Interior Architecture? UNSW Built Environment invites high school students to join them for a day long workshop on the UNSW Kensington Campus. The workshop will include: - A Welcome Presentation by Interior Architecture Discipline Director, Bruce Edward Watson ‘what is Interior Architecture’ - Introduction to Design Studio Thinking/Making and Learning; this will be a sample 3 Hour Design Studio learning experience where you will be lead through what a Design Studio at UNSW Interior Architecture would be - Lunch - Design Studio, contin’d - Senior UNSW Interior students talk about their studies and present their current graduation Design studio projects and conceptual thinking - Q&A

2016 UNSW Science & Engineering Student Parent Evening: Wednesday, 23 March 2016 The event is designed to give high schools students an insight into the degrees on offer from UNSW Engineering and Science. After the presentations you will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one to our academic staff to gain a deeper understanding of the degrees on offer and life on campus at UNSW. Some of UNSW's inspiring student-led projects will be on display. Light refreshments will be served after the presentations.

Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm (presentations commence at 6:00pm sharp) Location: UNSW Kensington Campus. John Niland Scientia Building (map ref: G20) Parking: Gate 14, Barker St, Kensington or Gate 11 Botany St, Randwick https://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/2016unsw-science-engineering-student-parentevening

UNSW BUILT WORKSHOPS

A Welcome presentation by M. Hank Haeusler, Director, Computational Design A hands on exploration of Computational Design, experimenting with the two design tools Grasshopper and Processing Lunch A visit to the Design Futures lab Presentation of Virtual Reality / Occulus Rift (Russell) A Wrap up and Q & A

ARCHITECTURE: Wednesday, 23 March 2016 - 9:30am to 3:00pm Location: UNSW Kensington Campus Interested in finding out more about Architecture? UNSW Built Environment invites high school students to join them for a day long workshop on the UNSW Kensington Campus. Students will spend the day working on an architecture project. The outline for the day is: - Introduction to tall building architecture - In groups, students begin building towers - Testing towers and discussion

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COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN WORKSHOP: Tuesday, 15 March 2016 9:30am to 3:00pm Location: UNSW Kensington Campus Interested in finding out more about Computational Design?

UNSW Built Environment invites high school students to join them for a day long workshop on the UNSW Kensington Campus. The workshop will include:

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Lunch Tour of facilities (including workshop) Q&A

SAVE THE DATE: Year 10 Subject Selection and Information Evenings at UNSW 5 May 2016 - 6:15pm to 7:30pm 10 May 2016 -6.15pm to 7.30pm 18 May 2016 - 6:15pm to 7:30pm Registrations open soon at https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/what

Students genuinely interested in any of the above workshops should see Ms Hakos to gain further information and to register.

LAW ADMISSION TEST INFORMATION EVENING

(LAT) SYDNEY UNIVERSITY YEAR 10 INFORMATION EVENINGS will also

17 Mar 2016 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm UNSW have introduced a new admission process for students wishing to study Law in 2017 and beyond. It is explained briefly in this information from their website:

be held in May. Further details of dates and registration will be available soon.

THE COLLEGE OF EVENT MANAGEMENT specialises solely in event

FOR 2017 ENTRY UNSW Law is broadening our assessment of applicants for entry to the Undergraduate Law Dual Degree programs in 2017. We are introducing a new test, the Law Admission Test or ‘LAT’, to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the Law program and allow us to better assess applicants. Your LAT result, together with your ATAR or academic result, will provide us with a more rounded view of your aptitudes and skills for our Law program. So if you are interested in studying Law at UNSW in 2017 then you should sit the LAT in 2016. - See more at: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/undergraduate/law-admission-testlat#sthash.klLuT8Yi.dpuf

management training. Their next on campus INFO SESSION in SYDNEY is being held at 6.30pm Friday 18th March 2016, Level 9 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills. Staff and lecturers will talk about the Diploma of Events and Certificate III in Events, as well as answer questions and provide information on different career opportunities.

Register at: http://www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.a u/information-sessions/

ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY NIGHT

INFORMATION INFORMATION

15th March 2016, 6pm to 8pm Information Night will enable prospective students to discover different career options, have a campus tour and learn about AIT’s $8,000 scholarship for domestic students. http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/information-night/

If you are interested in studying Law at UNSW you are advised to attend the first Law Admission Test Information Evening, to find out everything you need to know about applying to study Law in 2017 and beyond. https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/lawadmission-test-lat-information-evening http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/undergraduate/law-admission-test-lat

GIRLS IT PROGRAMMING NETWORK AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

5th June 2016 6th August 2016 30th October 2016 The Network aims to teach girls how to code as well as provide insight into what it is like to be a girl in IT. Workshops run on the aforementioned dates at the University of Sydney. https://sites.google.com/site/girlsprogramming network/

YEAR 12 MEDICINE INFORMATION EVENING 24 Mar 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm A must attend event for all Year 12 students (and their parents) interested in applying for the UNSW Medicine program. https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/year12-medicine-information-evening

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http://www.catc.edu.au/about-us/upcomingevents/sydney

JMC INFORMATION SESSION 7 March. 6pm to 7pm 561 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 Animation, Film and TV, Music, Song Writing, Game Design, Entertainment Management, Audio Engineering and Digital Design course information and employment opportunities advice given. http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/inform ation-sessions/jmc-academy-informationsessions

Raffles College of Design and Commerce 2016 School Holiday Workshop 11 to 14 April Digital media, fashion design, photography, fashion marketing, interior design and graphic design workshops. Register on http://www.raffles.edu.au/story/detail/schoolholiday-workshops.html and then email your reply to contact@raffles.edu.au.

CADETSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Projects Abroad High School Projects Webinar 5 April, 6:30pm Ask all your questions about the program.

Students 16+ up have the opportunity to volunteer overseas for 2 weeks this summer as part of a fully supervised group. Destinations include Nepal, Cambodia & Sri Lanka, students can choose from a range of programs, such as working with children or in local hospitals. Email info@projects-abroad.com.au Visit http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/moreinfo/information-events/webinars/high-schoolprojects/

Business Cadetships Program Opens on 7 March Close 11 May Run by Professional Cadetships Australia.

Year 12 students apply online at www.businesscadetships.com.au (Under the Program, UBS will continue to offer cadetship opportunities across the firm.

Information on the Program is provided on our website).

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY CADETSHIPS (ETCAD) PROGRAM Opens on 26 April.

Applications close 17 June Run by Professional Cadetships Australia.

The 2016 Program provides Year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a Technology Cadetship at Westpac. On completion of their cadetship, Technology Cadets are well-placed to pursue a career in IT and in business. (This year Rolls-Royce will not be offering Engineering Cadetships).

Information on the ETCAD Program may be found at www.etcad.com.au

DEFENCE FORCES Defence Work Experience Opportunities There are numerous work experience programs listed for all aspects of the Defence Force. They will provide an opportunity to get a taste of the job as well as learn more about the ADF and Public Service. See the list of opportunities here: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm ?event=jobs.listJobs&audiencetypecode=defen ceworkexp

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Short Courses at AFTRS 11 April . The Real Filmmaking Workshop 18 April . Teens Digi Animation.

With instruction by industry professionals. http://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/kidsand-teens

Defence Jobs Australia Youtube Channel Prospective ADF applicants can gain understanding about Defence Force life and research job roles. https://www.youtube.com/defencejobsaustralia

CATC Design School Day in the Life of a Designer Workshop 4 July and 26 September Choose between graphic design, interior design or photo imagining interactive workshop experiences.

Applying to the Australian Defence Force Academy It is advised that students wishing to study at ADFA apply in Year 11 as it is a competitive selection process which may take up to 12 months to complete.

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Thursday 24th March and Wednesday 4th May, at 7.30 pm http://studentexchange.org.au/info-sessions/

Gaining entry to ADFA is a dual process which requires students to apply directly to the Australian Defence Force while also applying concurrently to UNSW ADFA through UAC. An offer to study at ADFA is conditional to meeting the academic requirements of UNSW as well as the mental and physical requirements of the Australian Defence Force. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa /howToApply/admissionProcess.aspx

COMMERCIAL SEMINAR

PILOT

MENTORS FOR STUDENTS “MentorMe Australia is a not for profit aimed at developing the next generation of leaders through the process of mentoring. We focus on assisting individuals within their early career stages to set an enduring groundwork leading to future success.”

CAREERS Mentorme Australia was established by a current UNSW student, to help other students and high school students in navigating university and the pathway to their chosen career.

Thursday 10th March 6-10 PM at City Tattersalls Club, 194-204 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 . Topics Include - Commercial Pilot Training and the Integration of a Bachelor of Business Management/ Aviation.

Government medical and licensing requirements, pilot training options, pilot aptitude assessments. Potential Career paths and future opportunities. Training options and costs. Question time -bring your questions with you. Everybody welcome Parents are encouraged to participate.

Professional Pilot Training Pty Ltd , 45 Aviation Drive Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 ph: 02 66515199 , email: enquiries@ppt.net.au or visit http://www.professionalpilottraining.com.au/

School students are linked with current university students.

Current university students are partnered with university alumni. http://www.mentormeaustralia.com/ Ms G Hakos Careers Adviser

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‘The Joker’ – by 5A The Joker is an evil character from the comic book series ‘Batman’. Like every good adventure story, there is a hero and a villain.

The Joker is the villain in this story. Together with his evil partner, Harley Quinn, they create mischief and chaos!

STUDENT EXCHANGE Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd is incorporated in Australia as a not-for-profit company and is registered with the New Zealand Companies office. We are registered as a secondary exchange organisation with Departments of Education around Australia and with the Ministry of Education in New Zealand. Our Mission is to offer the unique experience of living and studying in another culture and to enable young people to develop the skills and awareness that will enhance their future potential.

The Joker has a face only a mother could love.

His skin is white and wrinkly. He wears black face paint under his deeply sunken-in and bloodshot eyes, and crimson lipstick on his lips. He has fluorescent yellow, mouldy teeth, which look like they stink! His evil grin spreads from one ear to the other flashing his rotten gums. His mouth is so big, he could probably fit a whole cooked chicken in it! His face is narrow and angular with a long pointy hook-nose like a witch. His chin is triangular like an arrow, and has a big ugly bump on it.

His ears are sharp and elf-like and peep out of his wavy black and green streaked hair.

Students can choose between programs from 2 - 12 months duration to over 25 destinations.

We offer a wide range of scholarships and discounts to enable students to participate who might not otherwise get the chance.

Information sessions are being held in Sydney at the Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Cnr Kent & Bathurst Sts, Sydney CBD, on

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up to it. Whoever dares to enter Gotham City, risks the chance of never finding their way out.

This dead and ghostly environment is definitely not suitable for any living thing to call home. Except for superheroes and villains of course!

The Joker is very tall and walks with a bad posture. He is so skinny; he looks like a walking skeleton. He wears a violet three piece suit with a lengthy tail on the jacket, and a mustardy-brown vest. In his pocket he has a tangerine flower which shoots out toxic acid.

His shoes are black, shiny and old-fashioned.

His socks are baby blue; matching his gloves and bow tie.

This evil city is the perfect hide-out for villains, where they create plans to take over the world. It lures all villains, and alerts all superheroes who are only a heartbeat away.

This is the place where superheroes take action; beware all villains! Gotham City is an intense place where many unpredictable events occur and mysteries unfold.

Because his life is so action packed and chaotic, he has developed a brave and fierce personality. He always looks suspicious, sneaky and untrustworthy. He is definitely someone you don’t want to deal with.

SPORTS

‘Gotham City’ – by 5I Gotham City is the setting where the stories take place in the comic book series ‘Batman’.

This series has now been made into cartoons and movies starring famous actors.

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CONGRATULATIONS John Trovas, Year 10, won a Gold medal at the Junior National Track Championships in Launceston. He won the medal in the Men’s under 17 Team Sprint event. This is John’s first year as an under 17 and he has continued to be competitive and was one of only three riders who were in their first year.

Gotham City is an unnatural environment, crowded with structures of many colours, shapes and sizes. Old gothic-style buildings give the city a gloomy and creepy atmosphere.

On one side of the murky green harbour, there are towering, sharp buildings covered with a purple tinge. On the other side, high-rise apartments give a more sanitary and innocent vibe. Mouldy and rusted footpaths creep throughout the alleys. Parts of the city seem realistic and welcoming, while others appear like a haunted hallucination. A slate arched bridge links the two sides of the city. Most of the buildings appear to be lived-in. At night, the lights of the lofty apartments are on and the windows are illuminated. The evil-looking and frightening gargoyles guard the city like a mother eagle guards her newly hatched babies.

Gotham City’s natural environment, gives a sense of misery, doom and gloom. The sky’s unusual colour and rough texture, gives you a chill up your spine. The clouds are rolling and rushing across its surface carrying with them loads of raindrops, which will be fired across the city. The sky, seeking revenge, is taking over the city and preparing for war. The sudden atmospheric changes make Gotham City look wicked and green with envy. The dirty, green, mouldy water in the harbour looks polluted and poisonous. It runs throughout the whole city, creating a barrier in the centre with many dead-end streets leading

SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL St Spyridon held the annual school swimming carnival on Friday, 19th February 2016 at Des Renford Leisure Centre.

This year, there were many exceptional performances in the pool with many school records broken throughout the meet (please see below).

Records Broken: 14 years Girls Desi Kapodistrias

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U16 Boys: U16 Girls: U17 Boys: U17 Girls: U18 Boys: U18 Girls:

25m Butterfly 16.20 17years Girls Keira Kipriotis: 25m Butterfly 18.06 50m Breaststroke 48.28 50m Backstroke 46.03 50m Butterfly 44.99 100m freestyle 1.31.73 Anastasia Mylonas 25 m Freestyle 15.56 13 years Boys Marko Gacevic: 25m Butterfly 14.75 50m Butterfly 33.37 14 Years Boys Spiros Zafiropoulos 25m Freestyle 12.93 16 years Boys Nicholas Frazis 50m Breaststroke 36.24 100m IM 1:09.81

Nicholas Frazis Natalia Amezquita George Contominas Keira Kipriotis Alexander Cardamis Lia Albanakis

Winning House: Nemeans All competing students deserve to be commended for not only a fantastic meet, but also for the house spirit. Once more the Nemeans were overall victors but the Olympians did secure this year’s Upper School Shield and are edging closer to winning the overall swimming House Trophy.

The school swimming carnival allows the school to select the athletes/students who will represent the College at the ISA carnival which will be held at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday, 9th March. After the strong performances in the school, we are hopeful that the College will once again be very competitive at the representative level.

17 years boys Michael Constantopedos 25m Butterfly 14.22 George Contominas 25m Freestyle 13.06 50m Freestyle 29.71 50m Breaststroke 38.15 50m Backstroke 36.37 100m freestyle 1:16.75 100 IM 1:25.05 Relay Results: U12-13 Boys: 02:47.82 mins Nemeans U12- 13 Girls: 2:55: 59mins- Nemeans U14-15 Boys: 2:13.38 mins- Olympians U14- 15 Girls: 02:38.59 mins - Delphians Open Boys: 2:00.39 – Olympians NEW RECORD Open Girls: 02: 34. 58- Delphians Champion Of Champions 50m Freestyle: Natalia Amazquita in a time: 33.23sec Nicholas Frazis in a time: 27.02sec Age Champions 2016: U12 Boys: Vasilis Bounos U 12 Girls: Eleni Haralambides U13 Boys: Marko Gacevic U13 Girls: Nikola Skouteris U14 Boys: Spiros Zafiropoulos U14 Girls: Desi Kapodistrias U15 Boys: Nicholas Kollias U15 Girls: Christina Vlahos

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BOYS ISA FINALS

BASKETBALL

SEMI

In order to fully appreciate the success and achievements of the boys’ basketball season, you would need to acknowledge the depth of the sport within the ISA and where the boys are currently positioned. The ISA has 5 boys divisions and 1 development competition taking the total to 6 divisions. The boys through their hard work, persistence and effort throughout past seasons have managed to get to division 2.

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Saturday, 27th February the U14A, U14B, U15 and Open Boys contested this year’s semifinals. With promotion and relegation a regular feature of boys sport in the ISA. The overall goal and measure of success for this season was to try and retain our position in one of the top tiers of boys Basketball in the ISA. With finals results playing an integral role in this process, the school will have a better idea of knowing if they have succeeded in their endeavour after the finals are played. That said, with so many of the boys teams featuring in the semi-finals it is unlikely that we will need to go back to the Division 3 competition.

many suggesting that they could have done even better, even when it was obvious that they did all they could. To say I am proud of this team would be an understatement they exceeded all expectations and must be commended for their approach to the season.

The U14A boys were first to play against a tough Redlands opponent. With a flood of possession the boys took an early lead capitalising on turnovers and excellent rebounding. By half time the flood waters had abided and the boy’s chances and scoring opportunities had drastically reduced.

Redlands found a way to edge the gap, in the final 7 minutes of the game the boys capitalised on a great passing game between Spiros Zafiropoulos and Daniel Xeras helping the boys steer clear from Redlands and with only minutes remaining closed out the game with good ball possession. Congratulations to the boys.

In the Open Boys there was both excitement and anxiety prior to the game. For Christian Ishak (Year 12 and team Captain) the reality was that this could be his last game for the College. For the other boys a point to prove after being beaten twice in the regular season

by Central Coast Grammar. Our boys had the best start to the game taking the lead and outplaying the Central Coast Grammar team for the entire first half. By 3rd Quarter the Central Coast team found their feet and together with that they also found their way to the basket, shooting and scoring from all areas of the court not to mention their flawless executing from the free throw line. By the close of three quarter time the game had slipped away. As difficult as it was trying to stay in the game in the first half, within 10 minutes the game had all but been lost. As with the 15’s the boys did not lose heart and despite being down they rallied in the last quarter to lose by 12 points.

Our most senior team played their last game for the year, but they left a lasting impression on all our boys teams who watched them compete, they left a lasting legacy of the scale and pride our boys have for their school, they left a lasting impression on their opposing players and in their last game in the ISA they completed and achieved the goal of making the semi-finals in the Division 2 competition.

The U14B team were not so lucky; they were defeated by a very good St Pius X team. The boys were chasing the lead from the start to the finish and while it seemed that they could have the better of their opponents they could not capitalise on their scoring opportunities.

Despite the loss the boys were buoyed by their efforts in making the semi-finals and now look forward to trying to go one better next year.

One of the toughest overall opponents in the ISA division 2 competitions is the U15 boys’ team from St Gregory’s College. Our U15 boys team would need to play perfect Basketball and effectively execute every shot in order to win the game. Despite knowing that this would be a difficult game to win the boys applied themselves to the best of their ability throughout the game. The eventual score line did blow out, and the boys were beaten convincingly. What was most encouraging was seeing the real change in the culture of boys sport. There were no excuses offered, nor encouragement for making the semi-finals.

The boys were critical of themselves with

I am very proud of the achievements of the boys’ basketball teams. Boys sporting culture at the College is as strong as ever before and the boys’ basketball teams of 2015- 2016 are testament to this.

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for their service to basketball over the past five years.

Good luck to the U14A team and CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING THIS YEARS ISA Division 2 Basketball Grand Final.

The Intermediate girls were heading into the semis undefeated and were looking to continue their run straight to the finals. The girls were aggressive and stayed strong during their game, led by their coach Mr Contominas and were successful in making it through to the finals next Saturday. Well done girls!

BOYS SOCCER TRIALS Boys football trials continue during ISA timetabled lessons. All boys requiring a new playing strip should have already placed an order with Mr Kaldis. Once uniforms are ready to be picked up students’ will be notified.

Again, we thank the coaches involved, Nansia Koukounaris, Mr Vergotis, Andriane Efstratiou, Cassandra Georgiou for all their efforts this season and we wish Mr Contominas and the Intermediates all the best for the finals this Saturday!

Successful students will be given a registration to sign off on and will be required to sign and complete the forms before forwarding to Mr Kaldis by Week 8 of Term 1 2016 Mr F. Kaldis Boys Sport

ISA SWIMMING CARNIVAL The ISA Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday the 9th of March at SOPAC, Homebush. The girls involved have been notified and many of them have been preparing at the squad training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at All Sorts Fitness Centre. We wish all swimmers participating the best of luck.

ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL Round 10 of ISA Basketball saw all the girls teams play at their best to try and secure a spot in the semi-finals which would take place the following week. Five out of the six girl’s teams made it into the semi-finals which displays the hard work and dedication from all involved.

CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING

The semi-finals were held on Saturday, 27th February at Penrith Sports Centre. Our Junior C’s and D’s did such a good job to qualify to the semi-finals but as they finished fourth they had to play first position, which was always going to be a difficult task. Both teams were unable to progress to the finals but the girls should be commended on their efforts in their first season of basketball!

Cross Country training will continue on Monday and Wednesday mornings at school for those who are competing at the ISA Cross Country meet on the 19th March. If you wish to participate please see Ms O’Shea.

NETBALL AND FOOTBALL TRIALS As the Basketball season draws to a close our focus turns to winter sport. Trials for netball and girls football teams will be held as of this week in ISA periods. If you wish to trial please see Ms O’Shea.

The Junior B’s also had a difficult task at hand and for parts of their semi-final clash they were ahead. All the girls showed great passion and in the end they were unlucky to come away with a 1 point defeat.

Miss A. Flokis Ms K. O’Shea Girls Sport

Our Opens played probably one of their best games of the season. Composure and great team work had the girls leading for parts of the game. However, strategy had a huge part in the final result as it came right down to the wire.

The girls were defeated by 2 points but played an incredible semi-final. We thank our Year 12 girls Lia Albanakis, Georgia Koukounaris, Chrystal Christie and Tiana Milisavljevic

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PREFECT PROFILE Name: Mariah Stavrou Age: 16 Number of years at St Spyridon College: 13 years Previous Leadership Roles: Prefect in Year 6, SRC member in Year 10 and 11, Peer Support Leader in Year 10 Subjects I am currently studying: Advanced English, Mathematics Extension 2, Legal Studies, Modern History, Drama Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family and friends My Future Aspirations: To further my studies in law at university My role models: Parents, family and teachers Favourite quote: ‘If not you, then who? If not now, then when?’ – Emma Watson My proudest moment: Becoming Vice Captain of St Spyridon College One piece of advice I would give younger students: Put your hand up and volunteer to do everything you possibly can, even if you are nervous or scared of what might happen if you fail. You will regret the opportunities you don’t take.

PREFECT VOICE At Friday assemblies we have been reminding everyone of the Student Principles and at the moment we are up to number three: “We work together to achieve a school community whose distinguishing characteristics are those of friendship, compassion and decency.” As Mrs Katsogiannis always tells us to be good to one another, this principle reminds us of how important it is, especially in a school environment, for everyone to work together to get the best result possible from our education. This is particularly the case for Year 12 students as we need to collectively achieve to the best of our abilities in order to maximize our ATAR’s. Since last year’s HSC class excelled in their academic achievements, ranking the school in the top 10% of the State, we have quite a lot to live up to!

The Prefects have also been on the look-out for our ‘Student of the Week’. This is a student who has stood out for following the principles we have mentioned and has gone out of his way to help in our local community.

I am excited to announce our first ‘Student of the Week’ to be George Gemisis for the assistance he regularly gives to an elderly lady. Well done George! We hope everyone takes note and is able to follow your example.

An inspiring fact for this week…

The King of Rock and Roll (Elvis Presley) was told to stick to driving a truck because, he was told, “you’ll never make it as a singer.”

This just goes to show that if you have set a goal or have a dream that you want to fulfill, you have every right to believe in yourself and pursue it!

Chrystal Christie College Captain

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St. Spyridon Senior School Fasting Menu Daily Lunch Specials Monday

-Pasta -Cheese -Tomato

$4.00 $4.50

Tuesday

-Haloumi Burger

$6.00

Wednesday -Sushi -Tuna or Vegetable

$3.50

Thursday

-Thai Green Curried Prawns & Rice

$6.00

Friday

-Potato Wedges -sour cream -sweet chilli sauce

$4.00 .50c .50c

GARLIC PITA BREAD (Available lunch time) .50c ROULA’S PIZZA – available recess & lunch - Cheese $4.00

BY ORDER ONLY - LUNCH TIROPITA Feta, Spinach & Feta

$4.00

PIDE -Feta & Spinach, Potato & Cheese

$4.00

Sandwiches, salad boxes, hot food and fruit will be available everyday during fasting.

Place orders before or during recess for lunch specials.

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