News 184 15a 2017

VOLUME XXXIV No. 15 14th September, 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER

FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 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

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Students return

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HSC begins

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PSSA Athletics JS

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JS Showcase@SPACe 6.30pm Divine Liturgy of St James Yr 10 students

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Primary Yearly Exams OHI Day Celebrations Church Yrs 8 & 9

On Thursday 14th September, 2017 the St Spyridon College Senior School community farewelled the Year 12 Class of 2017 in the SPACe, with messages from the College Captain, Constantinos Kollias, the Year 12 Adviser, Mr A. Condous, younger students from Years 7 – 11 and a presentation of cards by the Year 7’s.

We wish this wonderful group of young people every success in the HSC and the future years beyond.

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OHI Day Doxology JS Primary Exams

Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag

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NEWS

eSAFETY The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has established a page on their webpage called iParent which has helpful advice to parents about how to manage their own and their child’s safety online. It is a wonderful resource that all parents should use. https://www.esafety.gov.au/educationresources/iparent

TERM 4 – Summer Uniform Term 4 begins Tuesday, 10th October, 2017.

Students are to return wearing their Summer Uniform.

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Thank you to each of you for your support at our recent Father’s Day themed events. In total, the Father’s day fundraising activities, which included the stalls, the raffle and the sell-out breakfast attended by 430 guests in our Church hall raised a record $13095!

Next, the P&F look forward to seeing you at the Junior School on Friday 22nd September.

We will have a selection of savoury and sweet food available for sale to tempt you on this morning!

Tuesday 14th November - P&F Junior School Walk-a-thon!

Thursday 16th November – (Estee Lauder Corporate Store Christmas Shopping Night) Please don’t hesitate to email or call the P&F for further information.

Angela Kasmas (Secretary) pfcommittee_@hotmail.com

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JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT It is that time of the year that we farewell the oldest members of our student population, the Year 12 students. Our prayers and best wishes accompany them as they begin the next stage of their lives. May our Lord bless all their endeavours and protect them.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST Once again this year, we were blessed to share the Father’s Day event with His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis, Very Reverend Father Steven and 420 fathers, grandfathers, father figures and children of the College.

WELCOME BACK We warmly welcome back Mr Arnott after a recent illness. We missed you!! Thank you to Mrs Panayi who took Mr Arnott’s classes during his absence, liaised with him and, ensured that the programs continued without interruption.

We thank Mrs Bourdaniotis, her P & F Committee and the wonderful volunteers for the well organised and sumptuous feast prepared. We thank all the donors of prizes and those present for making this another successful event. More importantly it was an opportunity for fathers and children to spend quality time together.

CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate Mrs Scarcella, her husband Richard and son Vinny on the birth of their daughter and sister Antonia on the 11th of September. May Christ bless them with good health and long life.

FAREWELL It is with sadness that we farewell Mrs Mulligan at the end of the term. Her love for the children and belief in their abilities was not only visible in her lessons but also on the field during sport and namely during Futsal and Soccer. Mrs Mulligan will be returning to her home in the USA. We thank her for all her hard work and extend our prayers and best

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Tara Zinopoulos Sophia Karatasos Nektarios Kollias Mia Paras

wishes to her, her husband Ashley and her two boys Liam and Luke.

Distinction Michaela Deftereos Chrissy Drakakis Alexandra Bizannes Andrew Dalessis Chrysa Kirkis Dean Foundis-Borrett Demetrios Paparsenos

OPEN DAY

Well done to all students who completed this competition!

The Junior School Open Day will be held on the 22nd September from 10:30am – 1:00pm.

Hope you can join us.

Miss D. McCarthy Curriculum Coordinator

ICAS ENGLISH RESULTS

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Congratulations to all students in Year 3-6 who participated in the ICAS English Competition in 2017. Your improved text comprehension, applied vocabulary, writing skills and syntax knowledge were put to the test, and as a school we have attained terrific results; 7 distinctions, 14 credits, and 11 merits.

Please note cocurricular activities will end on Friday 15th September for this year.

ST BASIL’S NURSING HOME RANDWICK On Monday 4th September, a small group of students attended the official opening of St. Basil’s at Randwick with Mrs Coyne and ka.

Anna to sing the National Anthems.

Merit Michael Boutsalis Zac Boutsalis Emmanuel Moros (Year 3) Georgia Karatasos Sophia Paparsenos Catherine Coutts Julia Kamaras Isabella Koutoulogenis Sarah Simpson Crystal Coulits Anna Kakakios Sienna Tsoukalas

The children impressed with their manners and dress. Those in attendance, including the NSW Governor General were moved to hear the Greek and Australian National Anthems sung so beautifully.

We were honoured and privileged to give back to those Greek Australians residents who showed us how we should live honourable and faithful lives.

Credit Louis Degabriele George Kourgialis Panayiota Kranidiotis Khrysa Psillakis Peter Baroutis Amali Roumanous Peter Winnel Holly Durrant Jenna Perdikakis

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parents and family are welcome and encouraged to attend – 8.45 a.m.

Monday, 18th September: Year 12 Formal Dinner for Year 12 students, teachers, parents and family at Doltone House, Sylvania Waters.

The HSC examination period begins on Monday, 16th October, 2017.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs Emmy Dubossarsky on the recent death of her mother, aged 96.

LIBRARY MONITORS Anne-Marie Aroney, Nicola Chrysostomou and Jennifer Pyliotis have been recognised for their service to the Junior School library. The girls used their initiative earlier in the year to approach Mrs Bartlett and offer their assistance. They honoured their commitment and have been regular helpers in the library picking up many new skills. Last week they were awarded their Library Monitors badge.

Well done girls for using your initiative!

May God rest her soul.

Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School

MIDDLE REPORT

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MUSICAL SHOWCASE Please add to your diaries, the date for the Junior School Showcase. It will be held on the 18th October at the SPACe. The concert will commence at 6:30pm and conclude at approximately 9am. There will be an early dismissal at 2:30pm on this day. Further details will follow in a bulletin.

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader “

Mrs A. Synesios Principal Junior School

FAREWELL YEAR 12 2017

John Quincy Adams

Once again we have reached that time of year when we bid goodbye to our Senior Leaders and Year 12. It’s always a bitter sweet time for teachers. Over the past 6 years we have all had a hand in nurturing, guiding, teaching, and yes even occasionally pulling into line, the little boys and girls who have now grown into young men and women about to embark on the next stage of their lives. School years may seem to go on forever at the time, but they are but a drop in the ocean of life. We hope the lessons, memories and friendships created with us remain strong as you all move into this next stage. Congratulations on all your efforts thus far. Your mark has been left and the leadership bar set high for others to follow!!

SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT EVENTS TO FAREWELL YEAR 12, 2017 A number of events have been organised to farewell our Year 12 students: 

Friday, 15th September: Years 5-12 Doxology in the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos or His delegate, St Spyridon Church –

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to not only build the car, but also undertake research on how they could improve the design and efficiency of the car. Students maintained a logbook that was handed up as part of the judging, be prepared to speak at an interview about their car and of course race other participants.

UNSW SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE 2017 The Fastest Cat Giannis Keramitzis (Captain), Pyliotis Costa Hadjiparaskeva.

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Nitro Red Dimitri Tsallas (Captain), Jack Notaras, Haoyu Chen, Jimmy Jian.

Since this was the first time this event was run, and our school was the only entrant … we secured all three places for the event!

E.I.N.K. Eitan Kalfa (Captain).

First Place Winners: The Vroom Team: Mateo Keres, Anastasi Poulos and Jordan Kougias.

Second Place Winners: The Majestic Duck Team: Mihallis Dovellos, Christo Keramitzis, Billy Boudaniotis and James Bletsas.

Third Place Winners: The Rush Hour Team: Olivia Krasadakis, Valentina Spyridopoulos and Danae Magaronis-Lopez.

Middle School students have been showing their enthusiasm for Science by taking up opportunities to extend their knowledge in the world of chemistry and physics. In the last newsletter we congratulated a number of Year 7 and 8 students for their crystal growing efforts and great results in the competition they participated in.

Recently another group of students entered the UNSW Sunsprint Model Solar Car challenge, with 5 teams participating in two events. All did a commendable job in building their model cars over a short time and mostly working during lunch this term. Well done everyone.

We look forward to your future successes!!

Events entered : 1: The 20 m Mini sprint on a straight trackinvolving 50 solar cars from various Independent, Catholic and Government high schools.

Two teams from Middle School placed in this event. Our all girls' team– self named as the Solar Rollers (Year 8) with Anastasia Gikas as Team Captain, Demi Micos, Eleni Haralambides and Maria-Angela Patsalis came 3rd.

The all boys' team with Mateo Keres as Team Captain, Anastasi Poulos and Jordan Kougias made it to 4th round in this event.

Well done is also extended to all other participants for their efforts even though they didn’t receive a place 2. 100 m STEM challenge on a figure 8 track Three teams participated, all from St Spyridon! In this event students were required

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work for school”, interact with friends on social media while doing homework, talk on the phone, play group games online.

So what can parents do to assist their teens?

Introduce tech free bedrooms - negotiate a phone, laptop, and ipad “TURN THE TECHNOLOGY INTO PARENTS TIME” each evening.

This means no technology in the bedroom while students are supposed to be sleeping.

Buy an alarm for the bedroom so that phones are not needed.

TECH TALK FRIDAY

Introduce complete tech free times on school nights while students are doing homework and home study.

For example: 1.5- 2 hours (4pm – 6pm) Tech Free. All students should engage in school related work every night to complete set activities, practice skills, progress through assessment tasks and make study notes.

As Smartphone and Technology Use Increases, So Does Lack of Sleep and the Negative Impact Upon Academic Performance

Too often we hear students use the excuse ….but I finished my homework or I have no homework…so why shouldn’t I play games with my friends or chat? Clearly this disregards all the other aspects of home study.

Some students often Multi-task, i.e., do homework, undertake research and at the same time have conversations with friends online via social media or even play games.

They say all is good or ok because the work is being completed. However, this is an inadequate justification. Studies prove that work quality is not as good because 100% focus is not given…how can it be fine when there are 5 conversations going at the same time and ones’ attention is split?

Recent University studies have shown that Smartphone use directly correlates with sleep, with greater use demonstrating a significant association with shorter sleep duration and worse sleep efficiency.

With more and more adolescent students spending a lot more time interacting with their phones it has been found that those with more screen time use had poorer sleep.

Light in the blue spectrum, such as that produced by a smartphones, and computer screens can suppress production of melatonin, leading to decreased drowsiness, difficulty initiating sleep and nonrestorative sleep. Studies show that adolescents who don't get enough sleep, either quantity or quality, often suffer physical problems (e.g., headaches, obesity) and mental-health issues (depression, anxiety), as well as a decline in academic performance.

Introduce a Tech time each evening AFTER the mandatory and non-negotiable 1.5-2hrs of Home Study has been completed a OR as an alternative a Tech night For Example: Tech Time 1hr (7pm- 8pm) – for research and typing tasks PLUS social networking/ gaming Or allocate a Tech Night instead

In addition to all this let’s not forget the social impact that the overuse of technology can have … the pulling away effect from family time … whether it be to “do online

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For Example: Friday night Establish a PARENT SUPPORT network speak to other parents in your child’ friendship circle and get them on board with introducing the same tech controls as you. This will make it easier for every parent to enforce the TECH RULES and it can lead to improvement in academic performance and greater family engagement.

Congratulations to the following students who have been successful in making the ISA team and will be competing at the CIS carnival on Tuesday 20th September at SOPAC. The following students have qualified to represent the College and ISA at this year’s CIS Athletics carnival on Wednesday September 20th Year 7 Benjamin Hickman 12 years boys 100m, 400m and 800m events Kamuta Vakafua 12 years boys Discus event

Ms G Kokinelis Dean of Middle School

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Well done to all girls who competed in the ISA Athletics Carnival on Tuesday. The girls team results were exceptional with the Junior girls finishing 4th, Senior girls 2nd and the Intermediate girls finishing in 1st place and receiving the Girls Intermediate shield.

Year 8 Michael Vlahos 14 year boys discus (new school record with a throw of 35.30m) Year 9 Alexia Moufarrage – 14yrs 100m sprint Vivika Lynch- 14yrs Discus

The girls finished 3rd overall in Division 2.

Year 10 Spiros Zafiropoulos 15 years boys Shot Put event

The Intermediate girls included; Efthimia Kollias, Alexia Moufarrage, Sonya Paradisis, Christina Vlahos, Alexi Kounnas, Anastasia Gavalas, Vivienne Hatzigiakoumis, Lena Tsalikis, Anthea Condous, Desi Kapodistrias, Jennifer Contominas, Rhea Tsimboukis and Nikolija Jovanovic.

Year 11 Felicity Ginis – 17yrs Triple Jump Nicholas Kollias 16 boys High Jump, Long jump (new school record with a jump of 5.69m) and Triple Jump (New school record with a jump of 11.69m) Zac Prelec 16 boys 100m Nathan Adam 16 Boys 3km (new school record 10:44:77) and 1500m

CRICKET On Saturday the school’s first ever Cricket team competed played their first game for the College against The Scots School in Bathurst.

The boys have been preparing for some time for this pre-season fixture and they performed extremely well. On the day Steven Stamoulis high scored with 29 followed by Spiros Zafiropoulos who scored 28. After 20 overs the boys scored 110 runs and sent The Scots school into bat. Nicholas Kollias was our best bowler on the day taking three wickets. The Scots school comfortably scored 120 after 16 overs and were convincing winners. That said, this was a wonderful opportunity for the boys

In the boys team results the most impressive was the 5th place achievement for the Intermediate boys in Division 1. We commend and congratulate all students and thank the staff who assisted on the day and throughout the entire Athletics season.

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and they now have another trial game scheduled for this Saturday at Oxley.

ISA GIRLS FOOTBALL Congratulations to Victoria Zois who was selected to represent the ISA Girls Football team in the Inter State Challenge to be held in Brisbane during the September holiday break.

The ISA team will compete against other girls sporting association from Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. We wish her the best of luck.

We wish the boys the best of luck.

Ms K. O’Shea – Girls Sport Mr F. Kaldis – Boys Sport

BASKETBALL All the boys’ teams will be playing a trial game against Oxley College this Saturday 16th September. All boys are reminded to pack their own lunch and water bottles as well as be at the Church promptly.

We wish the boys and their coaches the best of luck for the season ahead. All families are reminded to please ensure that they log onto the school team app to receive regular updates and news regarding sport.

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PREFECT PAGE Last Friday Assembly 08.09.2017

Good morning everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic week studying, revising, learning and most of all having an enjoyable time with each other.

Today we aren't going to reveal a new global greeting but instead, we are going to reflect on all the global greetings we have shared with you all from the past few terms. If you haven't already noticed, we have tried to integrate into our assemblies the “global communities” component of our pastoral care program.

We believe it is so important that we as students, children of this generation, understand and appreciate other languages and their rich cultures as well as our own. In doing so, I’m pretty sure eating baguettes from France and sweets from Russia have excited our taste buds. I’m glad to say that our prefect team were responsible for implementing such an extraordinary element to our assemblies. A final big thank you to the canteen ladies who made this possible. To commemorate our last assembly, we would like to review our many global greetings: Looking back on our schooling, it all comes down to ‘respecting yourself, and respecting others.’ These Catch Cries that us prefects have said at assembly throughout the year, whether it is “to be good to one another” or “to not count the days, make each day count,” are a daily reminder of our core values. Both school and life may pose challenges that can make us uncomfortable or act in certain ways that we don’t normally do. However, these catch cries are like a guide; they put us in line and help us continue to stay true to our beliefs and values. And yes, although we may be counting the days until the HSC, we also wish we could re-live some of our best days at school. So, always remember to be good to your peers, family and just as importantly, to your teachers. Ultimately, these are the people who care about you and your growth.

The Saints of our Orthodox Church give us a further insight into how we can put the catch cries into practice. Their wisdom is never ending and inspiring since God spoke through them and still speaks through them to us. We wanted to share with you the love that is in their writings. The ancient Greek philosophers were so enthusiastic about learning and questioning what values are and which ones we should live out in our day to day life and in our studies. We are all on a learning journey and so through our weekly On This Day we appreciate all those who went above and beyond in the past and achieved amazing things.

On Monday the Commerce Year 9 students held yet another successful market day and we congratulate them. It’s events such as these that we look forward to every year and we commend you for your efforts.

Also, a big thank you to both Mrs Mio and Miss Flokis for organising such a great day for our school community.

Being our last prefect assembly, we would also like to commend those who are a part of the SRC throughout all year groups. Being a leader is no simple feat and to have the opportunity to represent your year group should never be passed off. We thank you all for the little things that never go unnoticed, whether it be picking up rubbish or assisting at fundraisers. Yes, we have heard some say that S.R.C stands for ‘student rubbish collector’ but this is not the case. It is ALL of our responsibility to step up and lead by example, even if that means to move away from situations and say “no, that is not right.” A leader does not follow. Rather, they lead, and we are all capable of this, no matter if we wear a badge or not.

Another one of our catch cries is “in everything, give thanks,” and after all the fundraising we have done this year, from the BBQ’s to the cake stall and the Handball Competition, thanks to your help, we will be showing our gratitude as a year 12 body by donating some of the money raised to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. As a cause which is close to our hearts, we see it fitting that we give back to the community in a way that we may help in the fight against cancer and assist those who are affected.

We also give thanks to the school community, and all the opportunities we have been given from the first day of year 7 right through to this Friday morning. As a symbol of our appreciation, we will be adding an urn to Peter’s Garden. Just to the right of the School gate where the Year 12 Prefects would greet you each morning, many of you may not know it as being the Remembrance Garden. It is a commemoration

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for those students who have passed away and a reminder of all the joys in life that we must cherish. We should acknowledge and continue the legacies of those no longer in this life, and in so doing, we are remembering them in the most beautiful way possible.

And now for student of the week. Or shall I say students of the week? This week’s student of the week goes to... all of you! Each and every one of you students have shown such great flare in the school community during our time with you and we want to thank you for that. Every year that goes by, you become more independent and mature; growing up into ladies and gentlemen as Mrs Stefanou often reminds us. You may not be aware of it now, but as you grow older into the senior years, so many of the younger students look up to you and how you present yourself. As year 12’s, we want to thank all of you students who have respected us during our HSC studies not only by being mostly quiet during exams but also by enabling us to create everlasting friendships with you all. Thank you for making our last year of our schooling one to remember. Now…as usual, we need a photo… Mr Condous, can you do us the honour?

We look forward to spending our last few days at school with all of you.

Constantinos Kollias – College Captain Larissa Andrianakos – Vice Captain George Raptis – Senior Prefect

PREFECT PROFILES Name: Vasileios Kourliaftis I joined St Spyridon College in: Year 10 Previous Leadership Roles: Representing the Greek Consulate of Sydney at a formal dinner for Dr Paul Scully-Power, Subjects I am currently studying: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Extension 1, and Advanced English Hobbies: Guitar, doing research on several scientific/philosophical theories, and since I’m in Year 12, studying My future aspirations: After school, I would like to get into an astrophysics course with a dual degree in aerospace engineering at university. Eventually I hope to work at ESA or NASA. My end goal in life is to travel into space and see our Earth with my own two eyes.

My role models: My father, he taught me to be not only a good man, but a great man. Mr Kamaris, my math teacher/tutor from Year 4 to Year 8, without him I wouldn’t be pursuing my dreams. Without him I would not be on the path that I am today.

Goes to show you that good teacher’s change your life forever.

Favourite quote: “Infinite in his desire, limited in his nature, man is a fallen god that remembers heaven.”

Alphonse De Lamartine My proudest moment: I am the man that I am today because of all the moments that have led up to today, bad and good. Therefore it isn’t fair to choose one because it was good or because it made me feel nice, because the bad moments in my life are just as important in teaching me lessons and developing resilience.

One piece of advice I would give to younger students: As cliché as it sounds, never give up! Failing is a natural part of life; it’s what you learn from, a guide to a better future. Instead of being ashamed of your failures, use them to your advantage and forever excel.

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.

This principle connects with me more than any other because one of my main virtues is education. I believe that forever acquiring new knowledge is not only a human’s right but also a human’s responsibility. Compared to the billions of millennia that the world has been around, we are only alive for 100 years maximum. In that small time that we are alive it is our duty is to learn more about the world around us. I don’t know how a person can continue life without learning as much as possible every day,

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how some people would rather dumb themselves down in front of a television for hours watching “The Bachelorette” or “The Biggest Loser,” when they could be sitting on that technological marvel they call a phone and learn! Ignorance may be bliss, but knowledge is power.

Knowledge is more than power. Knowledge is the pathway to transcendence, a pathway to come closer with God. While acquiring knowledge we learn about how God made this world, the attention to detail in everything from the chemical composition of wood to the intricate structure of DNA double helix.

Name: Joel Richardson I joined St Spyridon College in: Year 7 Previous Leadership Roles: School Captain of Chifley Public School, SRC, Peer Support Leader.

Subjects I am currently studying: Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Biology, Chemistry, Music and Advanced English.

Hobbies: Reading, playing card games and practicing piano and cello.

My future aspirations: In the future I would love to go a university to study science or medicine.

My role models: I look up to my father because he has always been a good example of how to live in both the good times and the bad and he has always encouraged me to do my best in everything.

Favourite quote: “You can do anything you set your mind to.” Benjamin Franklin My proudest moment: Becoming School Captain of my former primary school.

One piece of advice I would give to younger students: Don’t let work get on top of you. Do tasks as you are given them rather than leaving them all for ‘later’. Also study and revise previous work consistently throughout the term so that when assessments come around you will be better prepared and achieve higher marks.

Student Principle: 3. We work together to achieve a school community whose distinguishing characteristics are those of friendship, compassion and decency.

This student principle has a special meaning to me. It tells us how we should act towards other students and our peers. Friendship, compassion and decency are the morals that we, as students of St. Spyridon College, should value as most important and we should try to demonstrate these morals in all aspects of our day to day lives. This student principle also means that all of the students are active members of the St. Spyridon community. We need to strive to be part of every event that we can and lend a hand where it is needed. This is something that is truly special. St. Spyridon College stands out from other schools because of our loving and caring community that extends past the teachers and students to parents and other members of the public.

Another reason why this Student Principle is so significant is because it says that friendship, compassion and decency as these values define our community. When I joined this school in year 7 I was very nervous as I didn’t know anyone. Despite this I was welcomed into the community and found that everyone was willing to offer friendship. Students from the years above would often greet me, which is something that one of my primary school teachers said was unheard of. Whenever I had difficulties along my journey through high school I found that peers and teachers alike were willing to offer support and advice to help me through. During my school years I have tried to apply this principle. I always do my best to participate and attend school events. I show friendship to those around me by listening to anything they have to say and helping them in any way if they are in need of help. I don’t just do this because it is expected of all St. Spyridon students, but so I can show to other people the same kindness that was shown to me.

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Name: Kristen Philips I joined St Spyridon College in: Year 7 Previous Leadership Roles: In year 10, I was a Peer Support Leader and in year 11, I was a SRC member Subjects I am currently studying: English, Maths, Business Studies, Economic, Legal Studies and Food Technology Hobbies: Listening to music and dancing My future aspirations: Continue my education at university and hopefully completing a business course My role models: The world is my oyster Favourite quote: Winston Churchill – Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking our potential.

My proudest moment: My first basketball goal One piece of advice I would give to younger students: To be confident and take life one step at a time.

Student Principle: 3. We work together to achieve a school community whose distinguishing characteristics are those of friendship, compassion and decency I chose student principle number 3 as it is important for everyone to feel welcomed and not afraid to express themselves in a compassionate and friendly environment.

Name: Deyarna Xenos I joined St Spyridon College in: Kindergarten Previous Leadership Roles: Member of the SRC, Junior School Prefect, Peer Support Leader, and Nemeans House Captain Subjects I am currently studying: English Advanced, Business Studies, Chemistry, Drama, Music, PDHPE Hobbies: Singing, drama, cooking, and writing My future aspirations: Continue my studies at university My role models: My sister Favourite quote: “A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new” – Albert Einstein; “Never try quitting, never quit trying” – Dolly Parton My proudest moment: Being part of the 2015 musical ‘Over The Rainbow’ and becoming a Prefect One piece of advice I would give to younger students: Always try and be the best version of yourself in everything you do Student Principle: 9. We respond to the difficulties of life with patience, dignity and faith, never fearing to start again.

Whenever I am faced with a challenge, whether it be in my studies, personal life, difficulties in sporting or creativeness, or in leadership, the most important thing I always remember is not to give up and not to be afraid about starting over. Getting through these difficulties in life, it is important to have patience, dignity and most of all faith in God and in our values and beliefs. I believe that in these moments it is important, as were taught, to never fear starting again.

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THURSDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER 2017 7.00PM SPORTS & PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

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