VOLUME XXXIV No. 13 17th August, 2017
DATES TO REMEMBER
Homily on the Dormition of the Theotokos
AUGUST IPSHA Performing Arts Festival Technical
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Rehearsal Morning JS Performance Evening Sydney Town Hall ASISSA Athletics Carnival JS
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Grandparents Reading Afternoon JS
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Year 11 Preliminary exams begin
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TIGS Soccer Tournament JS
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SEPTEMBER Father’s Day
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Father’s Day Doxology and Breakfast ISA Athletics Carnival
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GO Athletics Carnival JS
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CIS Athletics Carnival JS
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Year 12 Farewell Assembly
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Years 5 – 12 Doxology
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Year 12 Farewell Dinner
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Showcase SS
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Open Day JS
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Term 3 ends for Staff and Students
OCTOBER Staff Development Day Students return HSC begins
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On the 15th of August each year, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Dormition or Falling Asleep of the Most Holy Theotokos. In his homily on the Dormition, St Gregory Palamas (14th Century), the Archbishop of Thessalonica, teaches us that: “the dormition of the Theotokos was life-bearing whereby the Mother of God was translated into a heavenly and immortal life. Therefore its commemoration is a joyful event and festivity for the entire world” (St Gregory Palamas, Homily On the Dormition of our Supremely Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary). Sacred Tradition teaches us that three days prior to her earthly departure, the Mother of God was visited by the Archangel Gabriel who gave her a date palm branch from paradise, which signified victory over death, and foretold of her approaching Dormition. Following this, the Theotokos returned to her home and prepared for this event, praying that the Holy Apostles would be informed accordingly. By God’s providence, the apostles were gathered and finally, our Lord Jesus Christ Himself appeared in divine glory accompanied by the ranks of angels and archangels so that He may carry to Heaven the Mother of Life. Reflecting on this great mystery, St Gregory Palamas teaches us that in her Dormition: “The Theotokos alone in her body…enjoys Heaven together with her Son. For earth, grave and death could not hold her body-the dwelling place which was loved by God more than heaven…the heaven of heavens. If her soul, which was a home of God’s grace, rose into Heaven…how could her body which not only received and carried the Son of God, the ever-flowing source of grace, but also revealed His body by way of birth, should not have also been taken up into heaven?” (St Gregory Palamas, Homily On the Dormition of our Supremely Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary).
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Christians all over the world both love and honour the Theotokos. As the Mother of God, the Theotokos is the mediator between her Son and the world. The Virgin Mary is also our Mother (John 19: 26) and prays to her Son and God on our behalf for help and salvation (John 2: 1-11) for it is written in the supplication service to the Virgin Mary: “the prayer of a Mother gains much to the good will of the Master” (Supplication Service to the Theotokos). It is for this reason that Orthodox Christians turn to her in times of need. Our Lady’s role in heaven, as it was also on earth, is one of prayer and protection. The kontakion of the feast speaks of her as an unfailing hope and protection: “the grave and death could not hold the Theotokos, who is sleepless in her prayers and an unfailing hope in her protection” (Kontakion of the Feast of the Dormition). May God, through the prayers of His all-pure Mother, whose falling sleep we commemorate, grant us all eternal life. 16th
Mr A. Picardi Orthodox Studies Teacher
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NEWS
CREDIT Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6
UNIFORM SHOP TIMES 8.30 am to 10.00 am and 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm – Wednesdays only during school term.
NAPLAN RESULTS We are pleased to announce that this year as in the past St Spyridon College students achieved outstanding NAPLAN results and above the State average in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Your child will receive their individual results Friday 18th August.
JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT ICAS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 2017 Every year our Primary students are given the opportunity participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools. Once again our students have produced commendable results. This year we achieved a High Distinction, 14 Distinctions along with 54 Credit certificates. Below are the names of the students who deserve a special mention. HIGH DISTINCTION Year 3 Michael DISTINCTION Year 3 Zac Year 3 Michaela Year 3 Louis Year 3 Costandinos Year 4 Amali Year 5 Chrysa Year 5 Dean Year 5 Andrew Year 5 Gabriella Year 5 Angelique Year 5 Catherine Year 5 Dimitra Year 5 Tara Year 5 Elizabeth
Boutsalis Boutsalis Deftereos Degabriele Hadjiparaskeva Roumanous Kirkis Foundis-Borrett Dalessis Gouveros Drakakis Coutts Kasmas Zinopoulos Notaras
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Mitchell Panayiota Steve Bianca George George Paige Peter Maia Christian Erene Nikolas Chrissy Alster Ryan Phillip Franklin Peter Vaia Sophia Aki Angelo Harrison Jordan Julia Ellie Sarah Sophia Alexandros Denny Chloe Victoria Julia Sarah George Stephen Isabelle Kosta Sienna Katerina Natalia Crystal Nicholas Mia Anne-Marie
Coutts Kranidiotis Petratos Soumilas Antonas Georgantzakos Sigrimis Soumilas Foti Billiris Hatzitoulousis Polyzoidis Drakakis Dhamari Lynch Preketes Skouteris Winnel Grivas Paparsenos Dimitrakopoulos Mastroperos Andrews Haramis Kamaras Tsoukalas Constantinidis Lane Pambris Poulos Kristallis Stathos Costa Simpson Manos Varvaritis Zeiderman Micos Tsoukalas Alexandratos Constantinidis Coulits Notaras Paras Aroney
Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6
Anna Alexander Jasmin Thomas Jennifer Amelia Irini Nicholas Nektarios
‘eat more’ message to peers, families and the wider community.
Kakakios Kumar Moros Pambris Pyliotis Raptis Tsakirios Bastas Kollias
Further information about this program will be sent home with your child.
CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Join our team of canteen volunteers and meet a fun and supportive team! You can do as little or as much as you can between 8.30am – 2.00pm
COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Please note all co-curricular activities will end on Friday 15th September for this year.
Drop by the canteen for a chat or contact (Christina on 9663 5363 or chrisalex@stspyridon.org.au)
SICK CHILDREN If your child is sick, was unwell overnight or has a fever, please do not send them to school. This will minimise the spread of infection to other students and staff.
Mrs A. Synesios Principal Junior School
SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE All Premier’s Reading Challenge lists need to be returned to the Office or Mrs Bartlett no later than Friday 25th August.
DEBATING NEWS After winning all four preliminary rounds of the HICES Debating Competition, the St Spyridon Senior Debating team travelled to St Luke’s Grammar in Dee Why on Thursday 3rd August, to compete in the Elimination Final.
FRUIT & VEG MONTH
The Senior team (Year 9 and 10) were negative, debating the topic ‘That all Australians should learn their local Indigenous language’, against St Luke’s Grammar. Our Senior team members spoke eloquently and put forward well thought out arguments for their case. However, St Luke’s Grammar won the debate on the day, which unfortunately ended the Senior team’s progression in the HICES finals for 2017.
Fruit & Veg Month is a health promotion program for NSW primary schools that puts a positive focus on fruit and vegetables. The program is supported by NSW Health. Fruit & Veg Month 2017 will be held from 28 August to 22 September. The theme for this year is ‘Get Loud for Fruit & Veg!’ Did you know that only about 5% of Australian adults and children eat enough fruit and vegetables? This is affecting the health and wellbeing of our nation!
Our Middle and Senior teams are to be commended on their efforts and enthusiasm in debating this year, particularly as 2017 marked the College’s first year competing in the HICES Debating Competition.
As part of the Fruit & Veg Month, Junior School students will focus on the benefits of fruit and vegetables, investigating why we don’t eat enough of them, and promoting the
After a successful first year in debating, we look forward to entering more teams in the
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Καθοριστικό ρόλο ωστόσο, στο αν κάποιος θα στραφεί στα ναρκωτικά, παίζει ο χαρακτήρας του. Άτομα με αδύναμο χαρακτήρα είναι συνήθως πιο επιρρεπή στα ναρκωτικά από άτομα με δυνατό και λογικό χαρακτήρα.
HICES Competition in 2018. Therefore, students who would like to join our Debating teams are encouraged to see Ms Laskas at recess or lunch to find out more information. Ms V. Laskas and Mrs E. Mulligan
Υπάρχουν πολλά πράγματα που μπορούμε να κάνουμε για να βοηθήσουμε τους νέους που έχουν παραστρατήσει. Το κυριότερο κατά την άποψή μου είναι να τους στηρίξουμε συναισθηματικά και να κερδίσουμε την εμπιστοσύνη τους έτσι ώστε να μπορέσουν να ανοιχτούν και να μιλήσουν για τα προβλήματά τους.
Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School
GREEK
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Αγαπητοί γονείς και φίλοι, Πρώτ’ απ’ όλα ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ σε όλους όσους είχαν την γιορτή τους τώρα τον Δεκαπενταύγουστο, στην γιορτή της Παναγιάς μας. Στο τεύχος αυτό θα σας κρατήσουμε συντροφιά με τις εργασίες δύο μαθητριών της Γ΄ Λυκείου. Η πρώτη έχει να κάνει με τους κινδύνους που αντιμετωπίζουν οι σημερινοί νέοι και η δεύτερη είναι σχετική με την ενότητα δισκέδαση, ενότητες που καλύφθηκαν στην τάξη.
Ακόμα, καλό θα ήταν να τους συστήσουμε κάποιον καλό γιατρό και ψυχολόγο. Τέλος, αν η εξάρτηση είναι μακροχρόνια, μπορούμε να τους στείλουμε σε ένα ειδικό κέντρο αποτοξίνωσης όπου θα έχουν την υποστήριξη των ειδικών. Βοηθήστε όλοι να σώσουμε τη νεολαία μας από τη μάστιγα των ναρκωτικών. Rhea Tsimboukis Year 11 Modern Greek Year 12 ΔΙΑΣΚΕΔΑΣΗ
Καλή σας ανάγνωση κα Μ. Φαλέτα
Μαρία: Τι κάνουμε απόψε παιδιά; Νίκος: Πάμε στο Ηρώδειο; Παίζει την Ηλέκτρα του Σοφοκλή. Λένε πως είναι καλή παράσταση. Τζούλια: Τι κρίμα! Δεν μπορώ να έρθω. Πρέπει να μείνω στο σπίτι γιατί περιμένω τηλεφώνημα από τη Ρώμη. Γιάννης: Κι εγώ έχω να διαβάσω, δεν μπορώ να πάω στο θέατρο απόψε. Νίκος: Εντάξει. Ευτυχώς έχει την ίδια παράσταση και την Κυριακή. Αλλά σήμερα; Κάνει πολλή ζέστη, βρε παιδιά. Δεν έχω κέφι να μείνω στο σπίτι απόψε. Γιάννης: Εγώ λέω να πάμε στην ταβέρνα του κυρ Μιχάλη. Να πιούμε το κρασάκι μας, να φάμε τα μεζεδάκια μας… Σοφία: Εεεε…. εγώ πρέπει να γυρίσω στο σπίτι πριν τις 12. Η μητέρα μου δεν έφυγε ακόμη για την Κέρκυρα… Μαρία: Αλλά θα γυρίσουμε νωρίς. Έχω πολλές δουλειές αύριο. Πρέπει να αγοράσω και το δώρο της Αλίκης. Σοφία: Βέβαια! Είναι τα γενέθλιά της. Νίκος: Εντάξει. Αφού δεν θέλετε να πάμε στην παράσταση της Ηλέκτρας, θα πάμε
Λόγοι για τους οποίους οι νέοι μπλέκουν με τα ναρκωτικά. Σήμερα θα σας μιλήσω για ένα πρόβλημα, που αντιμετωπίζουν κυρίως οι νέοι στην κοινωνία μας, ΤΑ ΝΑΡΚΩΤΙΚΑ. Υπάρχουν πολλοί λόγοι που οδηγούν τη νεολαία στις ουσίες αυτές. Ένας από τους σημαντικούς λόγους είναι το οικογενειακό περιβάλλον. Όταν μεγαλώνεις με γονείς ή αδέλφια, που είναι ναρκομανείς, έχεις πολλές πιθανότητες να στραφείς κι εσύ στα ναρκωτικά καθώς η οικογένεια ασκεί μεγάλη επιρροή στις επιλογές σου. Άλλες φορές, οι νέοι στρέφονται σ’ αυτά εξαιτίας κάποιας συναισθηματικής απογοήτευσης όπως ο χωρισμός των γονιών τους, η αποτυχία στο σχολείο ή ο θάνατος κάποιου μέλους της οικογένειας. Αυτή η απογοήτευση σε συνδυασμό με την πίεση των φίλων οδηγεί πολλούς νέους στην παγίδα αυτή.
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τουλάχιστον κάπου να φάμε γιατί πεινάω πολύ! Ποιος άλλος πεινάει; Σοφία: Όλοι πεινάμε αφού τρέχουμε από το πρωί. Γιάννης: Εντάξει λοιπόν! Πάμε στην ταβέρνα του κυρ Μιχάλη. Να πιούμε το κρασάκι μας και να φάμε τα μεζεδάκια μας. Μαρία: Ωραία, πού είναι; Γιάννης: Είναι στην Πλάκα, κοντά στους «Αέρηδες», στην οδό Αιόλου. Σοφία: Μια χαρά! Μια χαρά, θα περπατήσουμε και στον πεζόδρομο του Θησείου στο γυρισμό. Να δούμε και την Ακρόπολη φωτισμένη. Νίκος: Είδατε! Δεν θέλατε να πάτε στο Ηρώδειο, αλλά θα περάσουμε απ’ έξω. Θα ακούσουμε τραγωδία από την εξώπορτα. Μαρία: Άντε, το είπες πάλι! Νίκος: Εγώ λέω να αφήσουμε τα λόγια και να πάμε να φάμε. Άντε, κάντε γρήγορα γιατί το τρόλεϊ έρχεται σε πέντε λεπτά. ……………………………………………… Σοφία: Πολύ γρήγορα φτάσαμε! Ήταν κοντά. Νίκος: Ελάτε, είμαστε τυχεροί, έχουν και άδειο τραπέζι. Μαρία: Εγώ, παιδιά, έχω επιθυμήσει πολύ να φάω τηγανητά καλαμαράκια και χόρτα του βουνού. Γιάννης: Εγώ θα φάω κλασσικά, μουσακά. Τον φτιάχνουν υπέροχα! Έχω ξαναφάει εδώ. Σοφία: Εγώ θέλω μια μπριζόλα χοιρινή με πατάτες και φυσικά χωριάτικη σαλάτα. Νίκος: Εγώ πάλι θέλω μπακαλιάρο με σκορδαλιά. Γιάννης: Ωραία! Τι θα πιούμε; Ρετσίνα, εμφιαλωμένο ή θέλετε καμιά μπύρα; Σοφία: Εγώ θέλω λίγο κρασάκι. Μαρία: Κι εγώ. Νίκος: Εγώ θέλω μια μπύρα να ξεδιψάσω από την σκορδαλιά… ……………………………………………… Μαρία: Τι νοστιμιά ήταν αυτή, παιδιά! Νίκος: Νοστιμιά, δεν λες τίποτα! Καιρό είχα να φάω έτσι. Τρώω συνέχεια πρόχειρα στο δρόμο, τις τελευταίες μέρες. Γιάννης: Ήταν όλα μια χαρά! Όλοι μας ευχαριστηθήκαμε. Τελικά, ήταν καλή επιλογή. Μαρία: Πάμε τώρα να περπατήσουμε μέσα στα δρομάκια να μας χτυπήσει το αεράκι. Σοφία: Καλά λες! Θα είναι ένας ωραίος νυχτερινός περίπατος!
Μαρία: Κάτω από τη φωτισμένη Ακρόπολη είναι πάντα ωραίος! Νίκος: Μια που βρεθήκαμε όλοι μαζί μετά από τόοοσο καιρό, ας απολαύσουμε την παρέα μας. ……………………………………………… Μαρία: Τι λέτε; Πάμε αύριο όλοι μαζί στα γενέθλια της Αλίκης; Μπορώ να της αγοράσω ένα δώρο από όλους μας, αν συμφωνείτε. Γιάννης: Πολύ καλή ιδέα. Πάρε 50 ευρώ από μένα. Τι λες να της πάρεις; Μαρία: Έλεγα να της πάρω ένα παλτό επειδή τον άλλο μήνα θα πάει στην Ελβετία για διακοπές. Σοφία: Ε, τότε θα της αρέσει πολύ το δώρο μας. Να βρεις ένα πολύ ζεστό για να μην κρυώνει. Έλα, πάρε κι από εμάς τα υπόλοιπα και νομίζω ότι με 200 ευρώ, θα της πάρεις κάτι καλό. Μαρία: Εντάξει, ό, τι πείτε. Να συναντηθούμε αύριο έξω από το σπίτι της Αλίκης κατά τις εφτά το βράδυ. Νίκος: Ωραία! Τελικά, ήταν μια πολύ ωραία βραδιά. Σας ευχαριστώ για τη συντροφιά. Θα τα πούμε αύριο. Καληνύχτα. Όλοι: Καληνύχτα! Joanna Skouteris Year 11 Modern Greek Year 12
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BOYS SPORT ISA BOYS SEMI FINALS FOOTBALL In the 2017 football season 6 of the schools 10 teams were successful in making the semifinals (U13 White, U13 Blue, U14 White, U15 White, 2nd XI and First XI). This was a wonderful achievement for all the teams and their coaches. The boy’s football competition is a very competitive Saturday school competition, the strength of the competition is highlighted by the growth of the sport to include a promotion and relegation format with two divisions. The College has for the last three seasons been involved in the premier competition- division 1. On the weekend our 6 teams competed in the semi-finals for a place in the finals. All teams have been preparing with training both during school time as well as morning sessions. Unfortunately many of our teams fell short on
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the last game of the season, however this team has easily exceeded expectation in 2017.
the weekend losing against tougher opponents. That said, our U13 Blue team prevailed against St Pius X College winning 1-0 and the team now go on to play St Patricks College on Saturday 19th August at Oakhill College. I commend and congratulate the boys together with their coach Mr Christos Raptis (2014 College Captain) for an excellent season, and we wish the boys the best of luck in the Finals.
To the boys in Year 12 thank you for your leadership in the team, I congratulate you for your drive and passion for the school over the many years of playing sport and I thank you for striving to be the best role models you could be.
Results from semi-finals are listed below: First XI lost to St Pius X 8-3 2nd XI lost to St Pius X U15 lost to St Patricks College 2-1 U14 White lost to St Patricks College 3-0 U13 White lost to St Pius X 4-1 U13 Blue defeated St Pius X College 1-0 First XI
BASKETBALL For all teams other than the U13 and U14 boys, trials commence this week and will conclude in week 7. Trials will occur during ISA but may also include morning and/or afternoon sessions. Good luck to all the boys.
Every year our First XI always do their best to represent the school in the most difficult football grade in the ISA. This year our First XI team had a wonderful season. The boys won 5 games and lost 4. Despite losing in the semi-final 8-3, the score line does by no means do justice to the way the boys played on the day.
Uniforms for all students have been ordered and once they have arrived students will be notified to arrange with parents to pick them up from the school uniform shop.
GIRLS SPORT
I commend the boys on their outstanding display of maturity and courage in a challenging game of football. I cannot overlook the contribution of the Year 12 boys (Peter Giokas, George Dimas, Billy Retsas, Panayiotis Bounos and Gabriel Cassimatis) who have this year committed and encapsulated everything that we expect from all the students. Despite being in their final year of schooling and having their HSC trials the boys never skipped training and no excuse was ever offered for not attending game day. I know that they would have wanted to play in
ISA NETBALL On Saturday 12th August we had 5 teams qualify for the ISA semi-finals. This alone was an exceptional achievement with the only team missing out were our Year 7 Junior Development team. Junior C’s finished in 4th place heading into the semi-finals which ultimately meant that they would be playing Central Coast Grammar who finished 1st and were in fact undefeated. The last two times the girls played CCGS were in Round 1 where the “Mercy Rule” was
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Immediately after the exciting double extra time match played by the Junior C’s the Open A’s found themselves in a similar situation. Finishing 4th place and playing Barker 3 a team they had not defeated throughout the season. Once again as the final whistle sounded the teams were even 29-29 and would need extra time to determine the winner. The Open girls lifted and could see that a Grandfinal berth was so close this allowed them to take an early lead and retain it throughout the duration of extra time and eventually winning by 5 points. The girls will play Oakhill College in the Grandfinal. The history shows 1 loss and 1 narrow win by 1 point only in round 10 so the girls will need to remain focussed and determined for their last game if the season in order to win.
implemented as the difference exceeded 25 and in Round 6 where the girls still lost but only by 10 points. The sheer improvement shown by these girls was an achievement in itself and to qualify for a semi-final position was a bonus given that majority of the girls had limited to no netball experience. However, these girls had different plans and despite heading into the game as underdogs they showed that they were determined to give it a good shot. At half time the girls could see that a win was possible as they were ahead by 2 points, unfortunately they let this lead slip heading into the last quarter 5 points down. Ms Flokis their coach reiterated that qualifying for the semi-final was an achievement in itself and that each player should be proud of their efforts but the girls had not given up and clawed their way back into the game resulting in a draw at the conclusion. This resulted in extra time - 10mins of extra game time to determine a winner. CCGS began to lead again and with 2mins left CCGS had a 3 point lead but the St Spyridon girls did not give up their determination and hunger to get back into the game was admirable. When the final whistle sounded both teams were once again tied up resulting in the game continuing until one team had a 2 point lead. Much to the amazement of everyone watching that was eventually St Spyridon. Perhaps the most exciting game of netball we have ever witnessed. The girls had knocked out the undefeated first place Central Coast Grammar, the same school which beat them with mercy earlier in the year. The girls now will play St Andrews Cathedral School in the final, another school which we have not managed to defeat, but if last week’s game is any indication I am certain that the girls will let that deter them from winning.
The Junior B girls finished 3rd which resulted in them playing 2nd place Chevalier College to qualify for a Grandfinal position. This was not an easy fixture by any means with the scores quite close throughout the duration of the match. Ultimately, the Junior B girls secured the win and will now play St Andrews Cathedral School in the Grand Final. The girls have defeated SACS only once by 1 point so are prepared for a challenging match.
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Open B girls finished 2nd overall which resulted in them playing Barker College. They had an easy semi-final win however, they have not defeated Oakhill College who are their opponents in the Grandfinal. Their coach Mr Meintanis will no doubt ensure that the girls play to their best and we wish them luck for their match.
the girls will still give it their all on Saturday and should be proud of their efforts to qualify for a semi-final.
Finally I would like to thank all the parents for their support on Saturday. The support and encouragement from the sidelines is so important and I have no doubt that your support helped in the close games especially.
Intermediate girls also finished 2nd which resulted in them playing 3rd place Barker College. They also had quite an easy semifinal fixture, however, their Goal Shooter Stephanie Andreou has sustained a fractured finger which has ruled her out for the Grandfinal against Redlands. This has left the girls quite disheartened as it can be very difficult to replace a shooter. I have no doubt
Good luck to all teams on Saturday. Ms K. O’Shea – Girls Sport Mr F. Kaldis – Boys Sport
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PREFECT PAGE Name: Giorge Gemisis I joined St Spyridon College in: Kindergarten Previous Leadership Roles: SRC and Peer Support Subjects I am currently studying: Mathematics, English (Standard), Physics, Information Processing Technology, Information Digital Technology, Geography. Hobbies: Computers and any type of technology as I like to build them and tear them apart to see how they work. My future aspirations: My future aspirations are to be either a computer or electrical engineer and possibly later go into quantum computing. My role models: Bill Gates as he pursued what he loved and through thick and thin got to the other side and is now a very successful man. But with all that success he is humble and gives a large portion of his wealth to charities and the less wealthy to help everyone out. Favourite quote: “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing”Albert Einstein. This tells us that no matter what we already know there is always more that needs to be learnt. My proudest moment: My proudest moment was getting my Surf Rescue Certificate. One piece of advice I would give to younger students: One piece of advice is that no matter how hard the journey through school is when you are finished it is all worth it. Student Principle: 5. We consider our studies to be our main goal and undertake to be active participants in our own learning. We set goals for our lives and strive to achieve them with a positive state of mind always working towards justice, truth and beauty. I have chosen the 5th Student Principle to examine, as It outlines all the things that a student needs to accomplish to do well in his/her assessments. I believe that this principle is not only for the student that reads it but also for the fellow peers of the student reading it. It means that you are not only working for yourself but you’re also working for everyone else in the class by being an active participant in learning. By asking questions you may answer someone else’s question that may not be asked as they may be too shy or not sure that the question is right. Setting goals is one of the most important things to do whilst doing your studies if you have a goal you have something to work to and you will try harder to reach that goal no matter what it takes, but at the same time it is important to be in the right state of mind as when you are in the right state of mind you become more focused and ready to do what it takes to reach your goal.
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ST SPYRIDON COLLEGE
2018 DATES
TERM 1 Friday 26th January 2018 th
Australia Day, Public Holiday
Monday 29 January 2018
Staff Development Day
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Staff Development Day
Wednesday 31st January 2018
Years 1 to 7, 11 & 12 commence
Thursday 1st February 2018
Kindergarten and Years 8 – 10 commence
Friday 30th March 2018
Western Good Friday, Public Holiday
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Monday 2 April 2018
Western Easter Monday, Public Holiday
Thursday 5th April 2018
Holy Thursday, school closed
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Friday 6 April 2018
Good Friday, school closed
Sunday 8th April 2018
Orthodox Easter
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Monday 9 April 2018
Easter Monday, school closed
Friday 13th April 2018
Term ends
TERM 2
Monday 30th April 2018
Staff Development Day
Tuesday 1st May 2018
Students return
Monday 11th June 2018
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
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Friday 29 June 2018
Term ends for Staff and students
TERM 3
Monday 23rd July 2018
Staff Development Day
Tuesday 24th July 2018
Students return
Wednesday 15th August 2018
The Dormition of the Theotokos – School Closed
Friday 28th September 2018
Term ends for Staff and students
TERM 4
Monday 15th October 2018
Staff and students return
Tuesday 11th December 2018 Wednesday 12th December 2018
Academic and Student Leadership Assembly Term ends for students St Spyridon Day, School closed
Thursday 13th December 2018
Staff Development Day
Friday 14th December 2018
Staff Development Day 10