News 168 17a 2016

VOLUME XXXIII No 17 18th November, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE REMEMBRANCE DAY

NOVEMBER Orientation Day Year 7, 2017

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Years 5 & 6 Camp

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Years 5 & 6 Camp

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Years 5 & 6 Camp

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K-4 & 5 P & T Interviews

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K-4 & 6 P & T Interviews

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DECEMBER Year 6 Graduation

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Academic Excellence and Student Leadership

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Assembly Years 3 – 12, 9.30 a.m.

Term ends for students Staff Development Day

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St Spyridon Vespers

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St Spyridon Day

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HSC Results

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ATAR’s released by UAC

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JANUARY Staff Development Day

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Staff Development Day

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Years 1 – 7, 11 & 12 commence

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FEBRUARY Years K, 8 – 10 commence

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ACER Scholarship Registrations close

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On Friday, 11th November, Dr Hickie led a special Remembrance Day Assembly; Year 9 students Tiffany Tsoukalas, Melanie Bounatsos and Connor Giavis, spoke about Australia’s part in non-European wars and the Battle of Long Tan. Stella Ktenas read “I Was Only 19”.

Also on Friday, three representatives from Year 10, Joanna Skouteris, Dayna Kostantakis and Zac Prelec were once again honoured to be invited by Maroubra RSL (Sub Branch) to their annual Remembrance Day Commemoration, held at the Memorial on Anzac Parade. The Chairman and Secretary of the club, Mr Colin Flatters and Mr Jim Cody respectively, gave Joanna the responsibility of reading the Ode of Remembrance ‘In Flanders Fields’ to the assembled crowd. Joanna’s beautiful recitation of the Ode drew many positive comments, including those from members of the public and officials such as Randwick Counsellor Anthony Andrews and Matt Thistlethwaite, Member for Kingsford Smith.

We thank Ms Kokinelis, Dean of Middle School, for organising this event.

Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag

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SCHOLARSHIPS Year 7 Applications are now invited from new and continuing students to sit for the following ACER Examination Scholarship: Year 6 (Year 7, 2018) A Year 6 Scholarship for the top Year 6 student applying for St Spyridon College will receive their tuition fees paid for four years from Year 7 to Year 10.

Year 10 (Year 11, 2018) Two scholarships for the two top Year 10 students will receive their tuition fees paid for two years.

Ms P. Doyle Childrens Service Coordinator Greek Welfare Centre

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Closing date for applications is Monday, 6 February, 2017.

ACER scholarship examinations will be held on Saturday, 25th February, 2017.

P&F NEWS Â What a busy year it has been for the P&F! We hope you have enjoyed all the events we presented to you for 2016 that brought our school community together. We warmly THANK each and every one of you who have supported us, and look forward to your ongoing support in the New Year! All funds raised go back to OUR school for educational resources for OUR children. An update will be provided in the final newsletter for the year.

We hope to see many new parents come along and join the committee in 2017 too. All ideas welcomed!

You may register now online: www.stspyridon.nsw.ed.au follow the links to Online Scholarship Application.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE This term we had a small competition where the children were asked to think of a name for a sports team, team colours, logo and design a ball for their game.

We were very lucky that Mr Volas was able to join us to judge the competition and we would like to thank him for his time.

Our final event for the year took place last Thursday evening at our exclusive Shopping Night at the Estee Lauder Corporate store at Erskineville. Sixty-three keen parents attended and over $10000 of goods were purchased!

The P&F raised $630 from this event. We would like to thank those who attended and shopped. We are sure you picked up some bargains for Christmas and hopefully for yourselves. We plan to book another for 2017!

Congratulations to our winners: Ellie Liaskos 1st Place (The Pop Team) Antony Kourliaftis 2nd Place (Beyond 2 Souls) Christian Liaskos 3rd Place (Space Team)

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JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT With less than a month to go before the end of the year, I ask all parents to check that their child’s uniform (Years 3 – 6) is complete for the Academic and Leadership Assembly.

Specific information will follow via bulletin.

CODE CAMP We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Code Camp in the January Holidays.

Children from Years 3 – 6 from our school, will have the opportunity to develop coding skills through engaging and challenging activities that require problem solving logic.

Look out for the flyer which will be sent home to you shortly. More information can be found at www.codecamp.com.au.

KALANTA Last call for carol singers. If you are in Years 2 – 10 and are able to assist on the 12th, 13th or 14th of December, please contact the Junior School Office.

KINDY ORIENTATION FOR 2017 We were very excited to have some special visitors in our classroom on Wednesday the 2nd and 9th of November 2016.

Children starting Kindergarten in 2017 were invited to attend an Orientation Day. Each child was invited to visit the school over 2 consecutive weeks on a specified day and time, facilitating an easier transition for students and parents.

Please don’t hesitate to email or call the P&F for further information.

Angela Kasmas (Secretary) pfcommittee_@hotmail.com

While in the classroom, students were engaged in various age appropriate activities and had the opportunity to interact with each other, and teachers of the college.

We look forward to officially welcoming our youngest students early 2017!

Miss Nicolaou and Mrs Papadimatos Kindergarten Teachers

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SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT PREPARING FOR THE PRELIMINARY and HSC COURSE 2017/2018 FOUNDATION COURSE Tuesday, 22nd – Thursday, 8th December, 2016 The program is designed for the Year 10 students who will be continuing their studies at St Spyridon College for Years 11 and 12.

Students will attend workshops on managing the BOSTES paperwork, study skills, the literacy demands of the HSC, spiritual enlightenment and good works in the community, first aid and global connections.

They will be introduced to their subjects for Year 11 and receive guidelines about their Year 11 Assessment.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY Years 3-12 On Thursday, 8th December, 2016 we will be rewarding students for their academic achievements as well as announcing the Student Leaders for 2017.

This special assembly will take place in the Sports and Performing Arts Centre and will start promptly at 9.30 a.m. and end at approx.

11.30 a.m.

Senior School students will be awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place Years 7-10 and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Years 11 and 12.

Students are to arrive at School and assemble in the courtyard no later than 8.45 a.m.

Students are to wear summer uniform and blazer. The reports for Years 7-10 will be distributed at the end of the program.

All parents and family are encouraged to attend. Please be seated by 9.15a.m.

Students will be dismissed at the end of Assembly for the year.

HICES MATHEMATICS TOURNAMENT On the 15th November, four enthusiastic Mathematics students attended the HICES Mathematics Tournament hosted by William

Mrs A. Synesios Principal Junior School

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Clarke College in Kellyville. It involved 26 schools, each consisting of two Year7’s and two Year 8’s. The day involved three main rounds of challenging questions and group contests. It was a very fun and challenging day for our four students who put in their best efforts for our school. Congratulations to Anastasia Gikas, Michael Dovellos, George Stavrou and George Hatzidis.

Year 11 Elective Music Joel Richardson, Christiana Kilias, Jordan Makridopolus, Michael Constantopedos and Vasileios Kourliaftis.

Spiro Zafiropoulos

Ms F. Kilias Mathematics Department

BATTLE OF THE BANDS – Congratulations Best Guitarist and Best Bass Guitarist On Sunday, 13th November, Year 9 and Year 11 Music Elective students entered the Battle of the Bands competition held at St Josephs College Annual Spring Fair.

Jonathan Kan

There were over 30 acts performing from schools around Sydney including Newington College, Knox Grammar and Marist College to name a few.

Both groups performed exceptionally well, in particular two of our students from Year 9 Music, Jonathan Kan, who won best guitarist and Spiro Zafiropoulos, who won best bass guitarist. This is a fantastic achievement for both students and we congratulate them.

Ms C. Savva Music Department

It was a fun day and a great experience for the students. Thank you to all the parents and friends for coming out to support.

Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School

Year 9 Elective Music Jonathan Kan, Spiros Zafiropoulos, Peter Vassilis, Stella Ktenas, Adam Geortsis and Alexandra Stamios.

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MIDDLE REPORT

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YEAR 7 2017 PARENT FORUM Last Tuesday evening the first official gathering our new Year 7 cohort, accompanied by their parents, was held in the SPACe. While this is always an exciting event for all, it was especially thrilling to see the SPACe filled with the largest gathering of new students in the history of our College. Everyone’s smiling faces and bubbling spirits were testament to the positive atmosphere that was set, especially by the Peer Support Leaders who had the task of welcoming and assisting at this important event. Year 7 and parents attentively listened to the various presentations given by our Head of College Mrs Stefanou, Principal Mrs Katsogiannis and select student leaders Stella Ktenas, Christopher Vlachos and Anthea Condous who provided insights into the journey of becoming a Senior School student.

YEAR 7 2017 ORIENTATION DAY Today a very enjoyable day was experienced by all of the 90 new Year 7 students as they enthusiastically acquainted themselves with the Senior School campus. Students began the day with a guided tour of the school, followed by “Getting to Know You” group work led by Year 9 Peer Support Leaders. After recess, students cycled through a variety of taster lessons in : Theatre Sports, with Mrs Mulligan, Technology with Mr Georgoulopoulos, Outdoor Education activities with Mr Zafiropoulos and Mr Meintanis, as well as a session called ‘Meet Your Teacher’ where students received information about some of their courses and teachers. Following lunch, students evaluated their day, and received their ‘Passport to Senior School’ before being farewelled. Even though many began the day feeling a bit nervous and fearful of the unknown, by the end of it, new friendships were established marking the beginning of the transition process. Peer Support Leaders must be congratulated on the very fine job they did

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in facilitating group activities and making Year 7 feel at home.

MAPLE EXCURSION TO JAMBEROO The first group of Middle School students who have applied themselves with diligence and demonstrated positive behaviours throughout the year have been invited to attend a special excursion to Jamberoo Action Park, which will be held on Tuesday, 6th December. From Monday the next group to qualify will receive invitations

KRIS KRINGLE Gift Exchange During the last week of Term, Middle School will celebrate their achievements at the last Middle School Assembly where a Kris Kringle gift exchange will also occur. Students are reminded that: All presents must be purchased and given to Year Advisers, NO later than the end of next week.

EACH GIFT MUST be:No more than $10 - $20 Be carefully wrapped Have a card with the name of the student who is receiving the gift attached and signed “from Kris Kringle�.

Ms G. Kokinelis Dean of Middle School

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Λοιπόν, μη ζηλεύεις που πήγα με τη Ροδόπη στο σινεμά και βόλτα στην παραλία μια και εσένα δεν σου αρέσουν οι ταινίες τρόμου που αρέσουν σε μένα.

Αγαπητοί γονείς και φίλοι, Στην έκδοση αυτή θα σας κρατήσουμε συντροφιά με δύο γραπτά. Το ένα ανήκει σε μαθήτρια της Β Λυκείου, το οποίο είναι σχετικό με τις ανθρώπινες σχέσεις. Το άλλο ανήκει σε μαθήτρια της Α΄ Λυκείου και είναι σχετικό με την ενότητα «Ελληνικά ΄Ηθη κι Έθιμα»

Τελειώνοντας σου τονίζω ότι δεν θέλω να σε χάσω από φίλη, σ’ αγαπώ, αλλά αυτό δεν σημαίνει ότι δεν θα έχω φιλίες και με άλλα παιδιά. Αν αυτό δεν σε πειράζει, πέρνα αύριο το απόγευμα από το σπίτι μου να διαβάσουμε μαζί και να τα πούμε…

Καλή σας ανάγνωση. Κ. Μ. Φαλέτα

Φιλάκια Μορφούλα Mariah Zouroudis Year 11 – Modern Greek Year 12

Topic: You have recently had an argument with one of your friends. Write a letter to him/her in which you try to explain your point of view. Αγαπημένη μου φίλη Ελένη, Τι κάνεις; Πώς είναι η οικογένειά σου; Ελπίζω να είναι όλοι καλά. Λοιπόν, Ελένη, δεν μου αρέσει διαφωνούμε και τσακωνόμαστε.

Ο εορτασμός της Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου Η κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου, που γιορτάζουμε τον δεκαπενταύγουστο και που αναφέρεται και ως το «Πάσχα του καλοκαιριού» είναι για εμάς τους Ορθόδοξους χριστιανούς μια μεγάλη εορτή. Στην Ελλάδα η Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου γιορτάζεται με ιδιαίτερη λαμπρότητα. Επίσης σε πολλά νησιά του Αιγαίου και του Ιονίου πελάγου, χιλιάδες πιστοί στολίζουν και περιφέρουν την εικόνα Της. Επίσης γίνονται παραδοσιακά πανηγύρια και γλέντια. Ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα προσκυνήματα γίνεται στην Τήνο. Χιλιάδες πιστοί, γονατιστοί κάθε χρόνο ανηφορίζουν με ευλάβεια και σεβασμό προς το Ναό της Ευαγγελίστριας για να εκπληρώσουν το τάμα τους στην Παναγία.

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Συγκεκριμένα, δεν μπορώ να καταλάβω γιατί θύμωσες μαζί μου επειδή δεν σε κάλεσα στο σπίτι μου το περασμένο Σαββατοκύριακο. Πρώτ’ απ’ όλα θυμήσου ότι πρόσφατα, είχες κάποιο πάρτυ στο σπίτι σου και δεν με κάλεσες! Σου παραπονέθηκα εγώ; Μήπως σου κρατούσα μούτρα και σε απόφευγα; Όχι βέβαια! Τότε εσύ γιατί παρεξηγήθηκες; Μην ξεχνάς ότι πρέπει πρώτα να κοιτάμε τα λάθη μας και μετά τα λάθη των άλλων. Άλλωστε επειδή είμαστε φίλες δεν σημαίνει ότι πρέπει να είμαστε η μια στο σπίτι της άλλης συνέχεια.

Ο Ποντιακός Ελληνισμός γιορτάζει την Ιερά Μονή της Παναγίας Σουμελά. Χιλιάδες προσκυνητών από όλη την Ελλάδα βρίσκονται την ημέρα αυτή στην ιστορική εκκλησία, σύμβολο της ποντιακής πίστης, όπου η θεία Λειτουργία και ο Μεγάλος Εσπερινός της Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου τελούνται με μεγάλη ευλάβεια. Στη συνέχεια, ποντιακά συγκροτήματα παρουσιάζουν παραδοσιακούς χορούς και γλέντια. Στην Κεφαλονιά συγκεντρώνονται χιλιάδες πιστοί μέχρι και στην αυλή της Ιεράς Μονής της Παναγίας της Φιδούς για να δουν και να αγγίξουν τα «φιδάκια της Παναγιάς». Τα φιδάκια αυτά εμφανίζονται στο ναό και στο προαύλιό του. Σύμφωνα με την παράδοση, τα φιδάκια φέρνουν καλή τύχη στους πιστούς και στο νησί. Σε αντίθετη περίπτωση, δηλαδή αν δεν εμφανιστούν, σημαίνει ότι κάτι κακό θα συμβεί όπως δεν εμφανίστηκαν όταν ξέσπασε

Μην ξεχνάς ότι αν χρειάζεσαι βοήθεια ή έστω κάποιον για να μιλήσεις θα είμαι πάντα κοντά σου. Όμως, αυτό δεν σημαίνει ότι δεν μου αρέσει να κάνω παρέα και με άλλα παιδιά. Σε αγαπώ και θέλω να το ξέρεις, αλλά μου αρέσει να έχω σχέσεις και με άλλα παιδιά κι άλλες φιλίες. Αν κάτι σε πειράζει στη συμπεριφορά μου, θέλω να μου το λες, να το συζητάμε ήσυχα και ειρηνικά και όχι να μου βάζεις τις φωνές όπως προχτές και μετά να μου κρατάς μούτρα. Εξάλλου με σένα δεν μιλάω καθημερινά στο τηλέφωνο;

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ο Β΄ Παγκόσμιος πόλεμος και όταν έγινε ο μεγάλος σεισμός που ισοπέδωσε την Κεφαλονιά.

resilient and always positive in whatever challenges stand ahead, and definitely but not least, you have to lead with respect.

Σε κάθε γωνιά της Ελλάδας η ημέρα της Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου εορτάζεται με μεγαλοπρέπεια και τα ήθη και τα έθιμα της ημέρας συνεχίζονται από γενιά σε γενιά.

…Leadership is about taking responsibility; not making excuses, and that’s a great asset to have. Taking action is also a big part of being a leader, because when you’re the leader, it is you who has to stop and take the action in a situation, and make the best decision for the team…

Dyllon Polyzos 6P

Joanna Skouteris Year 10 – Year 11 Modern Greek

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‘…You don’t have to hold a position in order to be a leader.’ This quote is important to me because it is telling me that you don’t have to be the smartest in the class to be a leader. Or similarly, you don’t have to be the best soccer player in the team to be a Captain.

LEADERSHIP TOOLS FOR SUCCESS IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL During Semester 2, Year 6 learnt about Leadership, and have been challenged to use their ‘Toolbelt’ of Skills, Knowledge and Values to be leaders in the classroom, school and wider community. This is known as the Leadership Toolbelt; designed for leadership success. The grade’s classroom learning culminated in the planning and hosting of the Olympics Celebration Day, held recently at Rowland Park. In addition, their final writings about Leadership reveal deep learning about the concept and actions of leadership, but also their personal position on Leadership displays the value held; for the newly-acquired tools for Leadership Success!

‘A leader is someone who demonstrates what is possible.’ This quote is important to me because as a leader you are not scared to take a risk and show all people that anything is possible…

Nicholas Michos 6P …‘Before you become a leader, success is all about growing yourself.

When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.’

On the other hand, you must have faith and be positive. Leaders always start young, by growing themselves and setting long term goals, but once you become a leader you assist and grow others. Have faith in that, if something doesn’t work out the first time, trying again and again until you get it correct; shows leadership.

Leaders must be comfortable with being uncomfortable. After all, ‘A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible.’ Try not to make excuses: always be positive!

Adriana Drakoulis 6P

Following on, here is just a small sample of summative learnings; direct from student essay writings.

Ms D McCarthy Primary Coordinator ‘A true leader is someone who leads with heart, someone who does not want to overrule.’ This is my favourite motto, as I think that it completely defines a leader, in an abbreviated form. A leader keeps our country and world in order. Another view of mine is that, without leadership, many would be suffering, or without jobs. Consider the following views to become a good leader.

Anika Vlahakis 6P

Leadership takes time and effort, lots of it, and it’s not as easy as it sounds. Leaders; successful ones, need to learn to be thoughtful; but not lazy, humble; but not timid, and so on and so on. Leadership comes in many forms; it is a set of values and behaviours that are used to ensure justice and equality in any situation…

To me a leader needs to have these three assets: to make plans and take action, to be

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Leaders never exclude people which means, if you’re playing handball, they will never say you can’t play. Leaders have empathy, so they know how people are feeling. They lead by example, they have faith in themselves, they always try their best, and they always try; which means they never give up. They encourage others.

George Mitropoulos 6M

… What’s something else a successful leader needs? Perhaps they need to be imaginative and creative. Why, you ask? Well, a good and successful leader needs to imagine all things possible about being successful. I see leadership as a very, very detailed painting, not only because it takes time and effort, but because you need to be creative. You see, imagination makes things better. How do you expect to paint something so magnificent… with no imagination?

Tiana Natsikas 6M

‘A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible.’ This summarises the qualities of a leader. These qualities are: Whether big or small, strong or weak, a leader should always be able to cope with things; good or bad, make plans and put them into action, and must always lead with heart. They are just some of the tools a good leader needs…

Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader…

They set out the make a difference. It’s never about the ride- only the goal. In our world, thrilling events occur every day that we might not be sure of. Poverty and war do occur.

People die of hunger and thirst every minute we speak. If we take a minute to realise it, we can change the world, before it deteriorates...

…In conclusion, I strongly believe that being a leader is the best quality anyone in the world could have, because it means that you are kind-hearted and very, very much well-taught and well-brought-up in this world. An example of a great leader is Nelson Mandela. But the best leader who ever lived is Jesus. ‘Great leaders do not set out to be a leader, they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role- always about the goal.’ So Go Make A Difference!

Damascus Ecomonou 6M

… People have to bring to the forefront an awareness of how leaders must also think creatively. Not wearing a badge or being the leader of the country doesn’t mean you still can’t do the best for this community. For example: I don’t assume any of our teachers wore badges or became leaders of the country before they came to our school. Yet they are now excelling leaders to us, they have become inspiring people that give us an education, and evolve us into generous humans. They still show us how to take extra care of ourselves and community. IF your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then YOU ARE A LEADER… Eleni Nicholas 6M

Disco Time!

Do you like loud music, pizza, and limbo? The St Spyridon College disco was the right place for you! I know you wish you were there, but there were no parents allowed! So let us tell you what happened beyond the doors.

I strongly believe that Leadership is really important. Leadership contains: manners, respect, being polite, sharing and caring.

Leaders are brave; they aren’t shy. (They give it a go which means they aren’t nervous.)

Leaders are really important people because they have a good attitude and they don’t swear.

At 6pm, two hours of fun had just begun. It is a very well-known phenomenon that Greeks love their food, so the yummy, cheesy pizza, (which had only arrived at six thirty) was gone in no time!

As we danced the night away, the teachers called for a… DANCE OFF! The grand prize was a $50 ‘Athlete’s Foot’ voucher, which was won by four finalists.

To conclude the night, we tested how low we could go under the inflatable limbo stand! It was difficult, but we got under in the end.

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The lollipops which were handed out worked their magic by keeping the smiles on all of the children’s faces.

As you know, all good things must come to an end, and at 8pm that’s exactly what happened to the disco. As our parents collected us, we left the disco with a frown.

In our opinion the disco was a hit, and we hope that our school holds one again next year!

Mia Paras and Sophia Karatasos 5A

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finished. If an offer for a course is received, students should then remove that course from their preference list, and rearrange the preferences to ensure the course they most want is at the top of the list for future offer rounds.

YEAR 5 POETRY There Once Was a Teacher There once was a teacher who loved to teach She inspired, helped me, and liked the beach Her name is Miss Bletsogiannis At lunch she wore lovely sunnies On her desk she had a small, orange peach.

Katerina Alexandratos

UNSW Art & Design Portfolio Entry UNSW Art & Design is continuing to accept submissions for Portfolio entry for Semester One 2017. Students are encouraged to submit their portfolios as soon as possible, as they are assessed in the order in which they are received.

For further information, see https://www.artdesign.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/portfolio-entry

Evana Evana Inspiring, loyal Live life with a positive attitude Believe in yourself Haramis Evana Haramis

University Admissions Centre Participating Institutions Information Information from all UAC Institutions on their admission requirements, bridging courses, fees, student facilities. http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/instituti ons/

Blossom Trees Pink bursting to life Making the world born today Blossom trees are here Anne Marie Aroney

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AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES Perfect Auto Body are now hiring for apprentices for Automotive Trades, (Spray Painters & Panel Beaters ), working with the global prestige Mercedes-Benz brand.

Contact: Fiona Walker , Perfect Auto Body Pty. Ltd. 22 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 Repairer Licence No. 023388 Direct Phone: (02) 8396 4419 Mobile: 0407 552 100 Email: fiona.walker@perfectautobody.com.au Web: www.perfectautobody.com.au

IMPORTANT INFORMATION HSC RESULTS AND UNIVERSITY OFFERS FOR HSC STUDENTS HSC results are released on Thursday 15th December.

ATAR results are released on Friday 16th December.

I will be available at school on these days if any student needs advice or to help with anything related to post-school options. I can also be contacted by email ghakos@stspyridon.nsw.edu.au if there are any queries.

INFORMATION SESSIONS: THE HOTEL SCHOOL SYDNEY Dates: Monday 5 December 5:30pm to 7.00pm, Thursday 19 January 5:30pm to 7:00pm SYDNEY CAMPUS 60 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, P: +61 2 8249 3200 E: hotelschool@scu.edu.au W: hotelschool.scu.edu.au

OFFERS TO UNIVERSITY For HSC students who have applied for entry to university courses for 2017, the Main Round of offers is released at 6pm on 18th January 2017. However, there are a number of earlier rounds of offers for some courses, as well as several later rounds. More details about offer rounds are available from the UAC website “Offers” page: http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/offers/

Bedford College Open Day Glebe – 11th January 2017, 9:30am to 4pm Norwest – 18th January 2017, 9:30am to 4pm Learn about the courses on offer, discuss career opportunities, clarify payment options and view student work. http://www.bedford.edu.au/about/opendays

Students are reminded to accept any offers they receive, until all offer rounds have

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Casual & Part Time Jobs Many retailers and fast food chains accept online applications and expressions of interest.

KFC: http://www.kfcjobs.com.au/ Coles: http://www.colescareers.com.au/ McDonalds: http://mcdonalds.com.au/#/careers Woolworths: http://www.wowcareers.com.au/wowcareers/w oolworths/home/

Sydney Film School Applications Closing Soon The closing date for the Diploma of Screen and Media is the 27th November and the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media closes on the 20th of November. Applications can be submitted online. http://www.sydneyfilmschool.com/application s/local/online-application-form.aspx Sydney Film School: Digital Filmmaking Distinction Course 16th – 20th January 2017 The course is for students in years 10 to 12. It will include development of technical skills and production techniques. Application forms can be downloaded online and once completed sent to admissions@sydneyfilmschool.com http://www.sydneyfilmschool.com/courses/sho rt-courses/digital-filmmaking-distinctioncourse.aspx AFTRS: School Holiday Courses A wide variety of school holiday courses for both kids and teens (9-17) will be held through the summer holidays. Short courses will be held on filmmaking, digital animation, stop motion, game design, screenwriting, screen acting, screen auditions, and radio.

To view courses dates, visit: http://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/kidsand-teens

Many job opportunities and careers websites can be found by googling a business name and the word "careers".

As mentioned previously, www.spotjobs.com and http://au.indeed.com/ also list jobs for casual and Christmas employment.

Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser

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GIRLS SPORT ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL With Round 3 and 4 completed the girls have remained to stay focused and determined to improve each game. Even if the results have not been in favour of the girls they have been able to take away something constructive from each game and practice their skills in order to improve. The girls continue to attend weekly morning Fitness sessions and also attend shooting practice at lunch to consolidate their skills learnt from their training sessions.

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Round 3 Results Some very close matches, with the Opens and Intermediate B only losing by 1 basket. The Junior C Year 8 team securing their first win of the season. Junior A and Junior B girls were faced with some extremely strong girls in Chevalier but will no doubt improve next match.

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Open St Spyridon 27 vs St Andrews Cathedral School 29 Intermediate A St Spyridon 10 vs Chevalier 24 Intermediate B St Spyridon 14 vs St Andrews Cathedral School 16 Junior A St Spyridon 2 vs Chevalier 56 Junior B St Spyridon 0 vs Chevalier 37

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Junior C – Year 8 St Spyridon 26 vs Chevalier 20 Junior C – Year 7 St Spyridon 4 vs Chevalier 34 Round 4 Results A long tough day at Central Coast Grammar School for most of the teams. Central Coast Grammar being the Championship Basketball School in 2015 it was always going to be a difficult feat. The Open girls again had a tight game which ended in a draw. The Open competition continues to be a very competitive competition which will prove interesting in the final series.

BOYS SPORT

Open St Spyridon 19 vs St Pauls Grammar School 19 Intermediate A St Spyridon 11 vs St Pauls Grammar School 25 Intermediate B St Spyridon 12 vs Central Coast Grammar School 28 Junior A St Spyridon 12 vs Central Coast Grammar School 41 St Spyridon 18 vs Central Coast Grammar School 39 Junior B St Spyridon 13 vs Central Coast Grammar School 28 St Spyridon 4 vs Central Coast Grammar School 34 Junior C – Year 8 St Spyridon 4 vs Central Coast Grammar School 34 Junior C – Year 7 St Spyridon 7 vs Central Coast Grammar School 37

ISA Boys Basketball Round 4 and 5 2016 Round 4 Saturday 5th November Below are the round 4 results from boys basketball. The boys teams headed into this round with great anticipation and for many of the teams it represented a real opportunity to consolidate their position on the table. Many of the boys teams were successful and performed exceptionally well. Our U14 boys won their first game of the season and our Opens managed to back up winning their second game in a row.

Firsts won 46-37 v St Pius X College 17s lost 27-26 v St Pius X College 15s won 32-25 v St Pius X College 14s won 18-17 v St Pius X College 13Blue won 17 -14 v Oakhill College 13 White lost 26-18 v Chevalier College

Good luck to all teams for the remanding two matches this year.

Round 5 Saturday 12th November 2016 Round 5 proved to be a more difficult task with our opponents Chevalier dominating most games. The Chevalier College basketball teams were in last years Division 1 competition and the difference in the standard was evident from the outset of the day with the U13 Boys being outmuscled and beaten easily because of a height disadvantage.

Unfortunately our boys were not able to withstand the strong organised structure of their opponents. That said, the boys will be looking to try and improve on their weaknesses. The boys teams are being challenged every week and the competitive competition is invariably going to help improve their overall game.

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Although our Opens were beaten convincingly their fight and relentless drive to do their best was admirable. I look forward to watching the boys play in next weeks game against Redlands to see how they respond to this challenge.

Firsts lost 81 -51 v Chevalier College 17s won 33-20 v Chevalier College 15s lost 16 -46 v Chevalier College 14s lost 10-40 v Chevalier College 13Blue won 22 -17 v St Patrick College 13 White lost 25-38 v Chevalier College Despite the difficult day, the U17 boys and U13 Blue team played exceptional. Both teams produced a wonderful effort in their transition and strong rebounding all of which helped to secure much needed wins.

Athletics 2017 – Promotion to Division 1 At the conclusion of every school year schools are made aware of promotion and relegation in various sports and carnivals.

After this year’s resounding success on the track the boys will be competing in next year’s Division 1 Athletics Carnival. This is the first time the school is in Division 1 and places the school in the top 9 performing schools out of 18 in Athletics.

Congratulations to all involved and best of luck to all the students in next year’s carnival.

Mr F. Kaldis Boys Sport

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Ms K. O’Shea Girls Sport

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