St Spyridon August Newsletter No 57

VOLUME XXVII No 12 27th August, 2010

DATES TO REMEMBER

HEAD OF COLLEGE REPORT

AUGUST HSC Assessment Period Ends Year 5 visit

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Specialist Photos JS Commerce Market day SS

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Snapshots at NIDA Playhouse Theatre 7.15pm

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K-2 Father’s Day Assembly Years 5 & 6 Luna Park Maths excursion

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Fathers Day

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Year 4 visit

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Year 11 Preliminary Course Final Assessments begin

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Year 12 Farewell Assembly

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CONGRATULATIONS

Term ends for students K-12 Doxology Year 12 Farewell Dinner and Vespers House Gala Day SS Open Day JS

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Staff Development Day

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Year 12 Formal

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We congratulate Petros Stefadouros, Christopher Kolistasis and Leonidas Andrew, Year 9, for being selected as a NSW Secondary Futsal Representative to tour New Zealand in December. This is an outstanding achievement and we wish the boys every success.

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HSC begins

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Year 10 Final Assessment Week

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Parent Forum Year 12, 2011

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OHI Day

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We would also like to congratulate Panos Armenakas, Year 6, for his selection in the 2010 NSW Primary School Sports Association Soccer Team.

Panos will be at a training camp from the 24th - 26th August. He will train with other boys from around the State who have been chosen for this team. On the 29th August, the States will compete in a tournament that will be held in Nelsons Bay. We wish Panos all the best!

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Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag Head of College

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K-12 NEWS

TRAIN AND BUS TIMETABLES

BUILDING UPDATE

Check your train and bus timetables before the end of Term 3. New timetable for Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra and South Coast lines start Sunday 10th October 2010. Minor departure time changes for other CityRail lines. Make sure you check how this timetable affects your journey: ¾ Now via www.131500.com.au ¾ Call 131500 ¾ At your station from 27th September.

On behalf of the Parish Committee and the Board of Governors, I take this opportunity to thank all parents that have contributed to the Building Fund and consequently made these exciting projects possible, for the benefit of our students.

Multi Purpose Hall - Senior School:

NSW CityRail Transport

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the infill piece of the mezzanine have been completed.

The concrete to the main hall area has been completed.

The precast concrete and structural steel works are complete.

The roofing works are nearing completion with gutters, flashings and penetrations the majority of the remaining works.

The Anzac Parade elevation has been finished and painted with the scaffolding being removed.

The walls to the plant platform have been completed.

The walls to the amenities have been framed out ready for service rough in.

Service rough in the ground and mezzanine level are progressing well.

The wall framing to the mezzanine has commenced.

The windows are 80% complete.

P & F NEWS Upcoming Events - 2010 Fathers Day stalls Spring Fair

ST SPYRIDON TRIVIA NIGHT 2010 -“IT WUSH REALLY GOOD!” A night of success thanks to our infamous hostess Effie Stefanides who captivated us all with her quick wit and charm and kept us crying with laughter throughout the evening. People were overwhelmed by her well sustained youthful image, her unique class and sophistication with the true woggy style and Graussie spirit that we love in her. Even though she “roasted” us and entertained us at our expense, she was proud and sincere in her support for our school fundraiser. She praised the school community for its values, achievements and its aims to provide for our younger Greek generation. She gave herself wholeheartedly nonstop all night to fulfil all our guests’ requests, from signing DVDs to posing for photos, to successfully drawing guests’ attention to all fundraiser activities, to roasting all donors for their generous prize offers. Effervescent Effie truly lifted the standard to another level which would make it very hard for any other compere to outdo her in the future.

One of the many highlights for the night, was Effie dancing and singing to her favourite 80s song Stimulation. In true Effie style, she was besotted by young Stavro (alias Stavros Magoulias) the shpunk who quickly became part of her comedy act.

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Mon 30 Aug, Wed 1 Sept & Thur 2 Sept Sunday 31 October

Structural Steel completed.

Completed Stormwater Drainage.

Bricklayers commenced building.

Mrs C. Tsaconas Parish Executive Officer/Bursar

TERM 4 FEES Please note that Term 4 fees are due on 15th September 2010. If fees are not paid by the due date a $50 admin fee will be added to every account.

Mrs H. Simicos

The Trivia questions were challenging with the music segment running as most popular for the night. The competition was fierce right from the start as all table

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teams brainstormed a catchy name to outdo each other with some very interesting and inventive names.

We would like to thank George Tsoukalas who engaged the talent of Effie and she thanked him sincerely by praising his Delvene Delaney role. We thank our funky DJ, Jimmy V, who entertained us through the Trivia competition as well as keeping the kefi going with dancing and singing that followed til late. A further thanks is expressed to Elia Economou, who is always a backbone for any event, who juggled many different roles from paparazzi to auctioneer to music engineer. Thank you to the executives of our Parish and College and the staff who enthusiastically supported Trivia. A very sincere thank you to our generous donors who will be thanked officially with a letter and Certificate of Appreciation. A special thank you is expressed to our Trivia guests who supported us so well in many ways on the night. The success of such a fundraiser is not just the hard and fast profit that results in the end but the huge team spirit and generosity that it brings out in those who attend and unite to have some serious fun.

FATHERS DAY STALLS NEXT WEEK – GET READY TO SHOP! Our traditional gift stalls will be available next week to our students who are looking forward to shopping and spoiling their dads, granddads, uncles and/or godfathers.

Stalls will offer gifts with price points at $5, $10 and $15.

They will operate during lunch for Upper Primary and after lunch for the Infants on the following days: MON 30 AUGUST, WED 1 SEPTEMBER & THUR 2 SEPTEMBER Happy shopping!

FINAL TOTAL OF MONIES RAISED 2009 Fundraiser Taverna Night Easter Stall Palm Sunday Lunch Mother’s Day Stall Mother’s Day Brunch Entertainment Book Sports Carnival Father’s Day Stall Father’s Day Raffle Trivia Night Open Day Spring Fair Total

Total Raised $ 6 500 $ 3 000 $ 3 000 $ 2 700 $ 2 600 $ 767 $ 138

FUNDRAISING TOTAL 2010 (to date) Fundraiser Taverna Night Lambathes Palm Sunday Lunch Mothers Day brunch Mothers Day stalls JS Athletics Carnival kiosk Trivia Night

$ 2 700 $ 5 000 $ 3 045 $ 3 150 $ 654 $ 8 109

$ 3 141 $ 800 $10 000 $ 1 033 $10 000 $43 679

RUNNING TOTAL

Mrs M Pascalis & Ms F Diakoumis P&F Association

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Total Raised $15 000

$37 658

JUNIOR

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Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to enrich their learning potential. As a result, many students discover that they have skills in areas that they had not previously explored. Students have dazzled us over the past two weeks with their maturity at peer support training, their innocence at the Dormition assembly, their sporting talent at the ASISSA Athletics Carnival and State Futsal Championship and their musical talent which was showcased at the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival.

Enthusiasm and ‘having a go’ are the keys to success.

We congratulate the teachers involved for encouraging and supporting students to be the best they can be.

IPSHA PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL On Tuesday 24th August, the St. Spyridon College choir sang at the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival which was held at Angel Place Recital Hall.

They received warm applause from the audition with their rendition of “You Can’t Stop the Beat”. The students were then joined on stage by students from Pittwater House, Ravenswood School for Girls, Knox Grammar, Mt. Sinai College and Shoalhaven Anglican School for three combined choir pieces.

We congratulate all students on their performance and thank Mrs Coyne who has worked with them over the last two terms to achieve such a high performance standard. Thank you to Father Steven and Mrs Stefanou who supported the choir with their attendance on Tuesday night, and to Miss Orfanos and Ms Finikakos for accompanying and supervising them.

Members of the Choir included: Electra Athanasatos, Anna- Maria Borean, Jacqueline Burleigh, Nicola Cafcaros, Catherine Dokos, Carissa Frazis, Bianca Frazis, Erin Giaras, Felicity Ginis, Christina Hatgis, Vivienne Hatzigiakoumis, Mersina Hristeff, Christiana Kilias, Nicholas Kollias, Constantinos Kollias, Stella Ktenas, Caitlin Liganaris, Chrissy Liganaris, Sarantos Makris, George Makris, Stavroulla Mavrolefterou, Jessica Mazis, Johnny Mouratidis, Maree Nikitopoulos, Merissa Papadakis, Sonya Paradisis, Eleni Preketes, George Raptis, Markella Roditis, Joanna Skouteris, Jordan Stojkovic, Kerryanne Syros, Tiffany Tsoukalas, Deyarna Xenos, Mariah Zouroudis.

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SCHOOL PHOTOS

be delivered to our school ready for the 2011 school year.

On Tuesday 31st August we will be taking our sporting, music and whole school photo. Students need to come dressed in full school uniform (including blazers). Please make sure that all items of uniform are clean and pressed. Blazers must have buttons and shoes need to be polished.

The more we earn, the more we can spend so we encourage all our families to assist us. We will also be running an in school competition for the student who contributes the most vouchers. Start collecting!

CONGRATULATIONS

Unfortunately, the school is experiencing a head lice outbreak.

HEAD LICE OUTBREAK

Finding Head Lice We are asking all parents to examine their child’s hair and head for signs of lice or nits (eggs). Lice are hard to find as they move around the head. We are therefore suggesting that parents look for nits. Nits look very similar to dandruff and gather as tiny silver white eggs at the base of the hair shaft.

To assist with the examining of the child’s hair we recommend that the following steps be taken: 1. To stun the lice and make it difficult for them to grip the hair, comb the child’s hair with a detection/removal product (Lice Combing Conditioner, etc) 2. Using a fine tooth metal comb, comb sections of the hair with the product.

3. Wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a paper towel or tissue.

4. Look on the tissue and the comb for lice and eggs.

5. Comb through every part of the head at least 6 times.

If any lice or nits are found, the child’s hair should be treated.

…… to Miss Xenos and her husband Richard on their recent marriage. We wish them life long happiness. ……. to Mr. & Mrs. De Pasquale and Isabella (1T) on the birth of the newest member of their family, baby Xanthi. May Christ shower them with His blessings.

COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS The Junior School has registered in the Coles Sports for Schools program. Coles is offering every primary and secondary school across Australia the chance to get quality sporting equipment!

Treatment of Head Lice Please do not be alarmed if your child has contracted head lice. Although the condition is frustrating, it is easily treated with specialised products, which are available at your local pharmacy. As with all medicines it is important to follow the directions on the pack carefully for best results.

How does the Coles Sports for Schools program work?

From Thursday 2 September until Sunday 31 October 2010 for every $10 spent at Coles Supermarkets, Coles Online, Bi-Lo and Pick’n Pay, customers will earn a Coles Sports for Schools voucher worth 1 point (given at check out).

Please make sure if head lice is found that management is ongoing until all lice and eggs are removed. You also need to notify the class teacher or school office. All family, friends and classroom contacts should be examined and managed if infested.

The child will need to stay home till all lice are removed. If a child has lice at school parents will be called to collect them. We thank you for your understanding with this matter.

Students can collect these vouchers from family, friends and neighbours (even teachers!) and drop them into the voucher collection box, which will be at the front office.

At the end of the program, our points will be tallied and we can choose the sporting equipment that we want. e.g. balls, goals, coaching sessions etc. They will

Mrs A. Synesios Assistant Principal

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ICAS WRITING RESULTS 2010

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This year for the first time, St Spyridon College entered the ICAS writing competition. Students were asked to write a narrative story using two out of four possible stimulus. Congratulations to the students who achieved a credit or distinction in this competition. As a school most students performed above the NSW/ACT average. Our school received 29 credits (top 30%) and 17 distinction (top 10%) certificates.

YEAR 5 & 6 VISITS TO THE SENIOR SCHOOL This week students from Years 5 & 6 visited the Senior School as part of the transition program.

Judging from the excited faces and the positive evaluations given at the end of each groups visit, a great time was experienced by all. On these days students are given a sense of what Senior School is like, by having “Taster� lessons in Science, Mathematics, History, Food Technology, and Physical Education to name just a few subject areas. Students are introduced to some of our routines, specialist learning areas, and have the opportunity to meet Senior School staff and older students who act as their peer support leaders during the visits.

Year 3 Credit Christina Mazis, Peter Nikas, Peter Synesios, Tiffany Tsoukalas, Kristina Poulos Distinction Georgia Veryinis, Nicola Cafcaros, Connor Giavis Year 4 Credit Dominic Augoustis, Chrysanthi Diasinos, Catherine Dokos, Nicholas Frazis, Erin Giaras, Felicity Ginis, Alex Gousetis, Mariana Ioannou, Nicholas Kollias, Maria Krassas, Harris Papas, Joanna Skouteris, Victoria Zois Distinction Florence Georgas, Nicole Stramotas, Rhea Tsimboukis Year 5 Credit Lewis Athanasopoulos, Jacqueline Burleigh, Mersina Hristeff, John Tsakiris, Tina Ventoura, Andreas Veryinis Distinction Jordan Makridopolus, Johnny Mouratidis, George Raptis, Constantine Tsingos Year 6 Credit Kiri Kondou, Nicole Adam, Steven Antoniou, Ariadne Harbilas, Demitra Nikas Distinction Athanasios Athanasiou, Paul Mandadakis, Mariah Stavrou , Sebastian Zois Mrs S. Dimitrelis English Coordinator

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help feed hungry kids and other disadvantaged people living in poor countries around the world. Last weekend students from across the entire school showed their support of this event by doing something real to help.

CONGRATULATIONS… … to Yioryios Papayioryiou of Year 12 Visual Arts.

A recent drawing of his was shortlisted and exhibited in the North Sydney Art show.

The 40 hour famine involved students getting as many donations as they could from parents and friends, and going without something that they use or need for 40 hours. By doing this they also got a small taste of what life is like for 1 BILLION disadvantaged people across the world, and to appreciate how lucky we all are.

We wish him well for submissions that he has made to other competitions recently.

Thank you to Ms Pringle, Visual Arts Teacher, for teaching and supporting Yioryios.

These are just some examples of things some of our students have given up for 40 Hours.

No electrical appliances.

No i-pod, mobile, or computer.

No online games, or use of game consoles e.g., XBOX. No talking, communicate only by writing.

No bed, sleep on the floor.

No furniture, sit on floor.

No use of a hand, tape the fingers of one hand together.

Put your arm in a sling so you can’t use it.

No sweets.

If you are over 15 years and have parent permission, go without food, (only drink juice and water).

Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible”

YEAR 7, 2011, INTERVIEWS Interviews of the new incoming Year 7 and their parents are almost complete. It has been very exciting meeting everyone face to face, and having the opportunity to tell you all a little more about upcoming events involved with transition to the Senior School. It is pleasing to see everyone bringing in their “Passport to Senior School” profiles. These not only provide a snapshot of each individual at this important stage of their schooling, but also when collated the resulting booklet acts as a lovely memento for Year 7, 2011 students to keep.

All participants in the 40 Hour Famine Appeal should have brought in their receipt books and donations this week. If any are still outstanding, please return them to Ms Kokinelis as soon as possible. We look forward to reporting the total raised in our next newsletter.

YEAR 8 PARENT FORUM

SAD FACTS

Thank you to all Year 8 parents who joined us on Wednesday evening for the Year 8 into 9 Forum on subject selections for 2011. Well done to Year 9 students Maria Mio and Leonidas Andrew, who volunteered to share some of their last years reflections and insights with younger peers. Students and parents are reminded that all subject selection forms must be returned to Ms O’Shea by Monday, 30th August, 2010.

Right now 1 BILLION people are suffering from chronic hunger.

That’s a thousand million people! It also works out to be 1 in every 6 world –wide.

31 countries have populations who suffer chronic hunger.

These people live in back streets of cities, in deserts and in mountain villages.

More than 1 BILLION people can’t get enough food to survive, let alone lead a healthy life.

Hunger and malnutrition is the number 1 risk to health world-wide.

The Global Food Crisis (GFC), is caused by many factors. This includes: climate change, population growth, drought, floods, and various economic factors. .

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS & THE 40 HOUR FAMINE APPEAL Each year World Vision runs a fundraiser over a weekend in August to raise awareness and money to

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tours of the specialist teaching facilities and a ‘Getting into TAFE’ presentation.

Children and their families live in terrible conditions.

Their homes are often tiny dirt floor shacks, sometimes they are nothing more than collections of odd bits of wood and other junk which have been tied together. There are no beds, or furniture. Everyone sleeps and eats in the one tiny room.

OPEN DAYS at universities and other institutions.

See the table in this Newsletter.

This is an ideal time to go to see what each institution is like. Go with your family or a group of friends.

Look at the website as well to see what courses are available that interest you. They are fun days!

OPTIONS FOR 2011 Last week, I gave a presentation, talk and handout to all the Year 12 students during Pastoral Care. This talk covered the various aspects of the post Year 12 options – universities, TAFE Colleges, private colleges and university colleges and the procedures for applying to them. I am hoping to see all of the Year 12 students in the next few weeks. Please make an appointment now for one of your study periods to see me.

Often children have nothing to eat at all. Sometimes when food is available it is very simple, like a bit of bread or a porridge and usually only once a day.

Fruit and vegetables are rarely eaten, unless they are grown at home. This is because they are very expensive to buy at the markets.

Children and adults are always hungry and malnourished, they are often cold, and suffer constant headaches and from various illnesses.

WHAT IS CAREER DEVELOPMENT? Career development is the process of managing life, learning and work over the life span.

Career success takes more than good luck – it takes career management.

Why is career development important?

The following principles can help you as you navigate today’s ever-changing career landscape. o Change is constant – embrace it!

Recognise that the world around you is constantly changing.

Be open to change and remain alert to new opportunities. o Learning is ongoing.

Strive for continuous personal improvement. Stay motivated by learning new skills and developing new talents and be ready for future opportunities. o Focus on the journey.

Don’t focus on one destination only. Recognise that your career journey will be throughout your lifetime.

Appreciate and value each experience along the way – even temporary opportunities may broaden your skills set. o Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your heart.

Pursue your passion to find fulfilment. Discover ways to combine your interests and career opportunities. o Access your allies.

Rely on the support of your family, friends, mentors, colleagues and peers.

Career success can be a team effort. Your networks (the people and contacts you know, both personal and business) are very useful if you are looking for a new job.

Year 11 and 12 students have been given copies of the above.

Pastoral Care Highlights Yr 7 – Global Connections: an investigation into Global Citizenship.

Yr 8 – Personal Development: Preparing to Step Up to Yr 9, & further development of knowledge about the nature of various subjects through directed panel questioning of Yr 9 elective representatives.

Year 9 – Personal Development: Self Esteem, Integrity & Responsibility.

Year 10 – Study Skills – School Certificate practice for the ICT examination.

Year 11 – Study Skills – Reflections and Tips from Year 12 representatives.

Year 12 - Study Skills – Techniques for tackling multiple choice exam questions.

Ms G Kokinelis Dean of Middle School

CAREER NEWS Macquarie University will host ‘Uni in a Day’ during the holidays on Thursday 30 September during the holidays for Year 10 and 11 students. The whole day is free. It is a perfect opportunity to see what uni is like. Plan and choose your day in classes and attend the social activities.

Register at www.mq.edu.au/uniinaday TAFE Sydney Institute – Ultimo College will hold a Career and Course Information session on Thursday 9 September from 4.30 to 7pm. You will have the opportunity to talk to the teaching staff about study and career options. There will be interactive displays,

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UTS Information Day, Broadway campus Saturday 28 August UTS Information Evening, Kuring-gai campus 8 September University of Notre Dame Sydney Saturday 28 August University of Western Sydney Parramatta campus Sunday 29 August University of Wollongong Phone to arrange visit to campus

Hairdressing Apprenticeship Wanting to start a career in hairdressing? Pure Sanctuary Hair & Beauty are looking for a motivated first year apprentice to be trained in their salon located in Alexandria. If you are passionate about hair then hairdressing is for you!! Ph: 80849454 Shop 2/274 Botany Road Alexandria, NSW, 2015.

OPEN DAYS on this Saturday 28th August Universities on Broadway University of Sydney, Uni of Notre Dame, University of Technology Sydney all have3 their Open Days on this Saturday.

Canberra Tertiary Open Day Australian Defence Force Academy, Australian National University, University of Canberra, Australian Catholic Uni in Canberra and the Canberra Institute of Technology will be holding Open Days on 28 August.

Martin College offers courses in management, events, graphic design, IT and tourism.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS: TAFE Sydney Institute - Ultimo College Course and Information Session Thursday 9 September 4.30 to 7pm International College of Management Sydney Sunday 19 September 10am to 2pm Martin College Saturday 28 August 10am to 1pm Macleay College Australian College of Natural Therapies Saturday 28 August St Patrick’s Business College 11am on 17 October, 14 November Raffles College of Design and Commerce Sunday 11 September International College of Management – Manly Sunday 19 September Bedford College (Business, Accounting, Childcare) Saturday 25 September Scholarship Assessments also on same day Wesley Institute Education Saturday 28 August Theology Wed 6 October Music Thurs 7 October Counselling Fri 22 October Graphic Design Wed 6 October Dance Any day Williams Business College 11am on Saturday 18 September Kenvale College 4 September

Australian International Hotel School Blue Mountains are having an Information Evening on Tuesday 7 September between 6 and 8.30pm at Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park. To register, please phone 1800 257 360.

OPEN DAYS FOR 2010 UNIVERSITIES Australian Catholic University Canberra campus Saturday 28 August North Sydney campus Saturday 28 August Strathfield campus 1 Saturday 11 September Australian National University Saturday 28 August Charles Sturt University Every day For campus tours/appointments and course information call 1800 334 733.

Macquarie University Saturday 11 September University of Canberra Saturday 28 August University of New South Wales Open Day Saturday 4 September Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra Saturday 28 August University of Newcastle Newcastle campus (Callaghan) Saturday 28 August University of Sydney Camperdown & Darlington, Mallett St, Sydney College of the Arts and Sydney Conservatorium of Music Saturday 28 August University of Technology, Sydney

Mrs A. Skerman Careers Adviser

GREEK NEWS Κυρίες και κύριοι, Στο τεύχος αυτό θα σας κρατήσουµε συντροφιά µε τα γραπτά ενός µαθητή της Β΄Λυκείου, ο οποίος στα Ελληνικά βρίσκεται στην Γ΄Λυκείου. Και οι δύο εργασίες γράφτηκαν στα πλαίσια των πρόσφατων διαγωνισµών. (TRIALS)

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πρωτοάρχισα το σχολείο. Ακόµα το θυµάµαι! ∆εν ήθελα ν’ αφήσω το χέρι της µαµάς µου. Ήταν η πρώτη φορά που θα έµενα χωρίς τη µαµά µου στο πλάι µου! Τι κλάµα έκανα εκείνη τη µέρα, πω! πω! Τα χρόνια στο ∆ηµοτικό πέρασαν πολύ γρήγορα. Ακόµη και σήµερα µου λείπει! Μου λείπουν όλα εκείνα τα χαζά και αθώα πράγµατα που κάναµε όταν ήµασταν τόσο µικροί! Αχ, πάνε οι όµορφες µέρες... Μετά από το ∆ηµοτικό, ακολούθησε το Γυµνάσιο. Από το Γυµνάσιο δεν έχω πολλές αναµνήσεις, µου φαίνεται ότι πολύ ανιαρός ήταν εκείνος ο καιρός. Στο Λύκειο είναι που έχω ζήσει στιγµές που ποτέ δεν θα ξεχάσω. Αυτές οι στιγµές µου φάνηκαν µοναδικές γι’ αυτό θα µου µείνουν αξέχαστες! Με τη Β΄ Λυκείου πήγα ένα εκπαιδευτικό ταξίδι στην Ελλάδα και την Κύπρο µε τα παιδιά της Α΄και της Β΄Λυκείου και τρεις καθηγητές. Οι χαζοµάρες που κάναµε είναι αµέτρητες! Ποτέ δεν θα ξεχάσω εκείνη τη µέρα στην Ολυµπία που µερικά αγόρια έβγαλαν τα παπούτσια τους κι έτρεξεν ξυπόλητα στο αρχαίο στάδιο. Φυσικά, πληγώθηκαν και µάτωσαν τα πόδια τους και δεν ήταν καθόλου ευχάριστο ούτε γι’ αυτούς ούτε για την οµάδα, αλλά τώρα όσο το σκέφτοµαι το βρίσκω αστείο και γελώ µόνος µου. Αχ κι εκείνη η καηµένη η κυρία Φαλέτα, παρ’ όλες τις χαζοµάρες που κάναµε, πάντα µας υποστήριζε και πάντα ήταν εκεί για µας σε κάθε ανάγκη µας! Γι’ αυτό θα είναι πάντα στην καρδιά µου. Τελικά, ενώ περίµενα πώς και πώς να τελειώσει το σχολείο τώρα λυπάµαι γι’ αυτό και πιστεύω πως θα µου λείψει πολύ!

Τα θέµατα ήταν τα εξής: “You have been on a holiday recently. Write a description of something unusual that happened. Your description will be posted on the internet as a blog. Write 50 – 100 words” and “The school is about to finish for you as you are a Year 12 student. Write a diary entry reflecting on your school memories, experiences, difficulties and feelings for the end of this period in your life. Write 100 – 150 words.” Καλά να περνάτε! κ. Μ. Φαλέτα “You have been on a holiday recently. Write a description of something unusual that happened. Your description will be posted on the internet as a blog.

Write 50 – 100 words” ∆ιακοπές στη Χαβάη Αγαπητοί φίλοι, Έχουν περάσει τώρα δύο εβδοµάδες από εκείνη την παράξενη ηµέρα στη θάλασσα, σε µια παραλία της Χαβάης. Γύρω στις δύο η ώρα το µεσηµέρι βγήκα έξω µε την οικογένειά µου και µερικούς φίλους και πήγαµε στη θάλασσα για κολύµπι. Το νερό εκείνη την ηµέρα ήταν πάρα πολύ ζεστό! Όλοι µιλούσαµε για το πόσο ήσυχη και ζεστή ήταν η θάλασσα! Μετά από µια ώρα κολύµπι και παιχνίδι στη θάλασσα και ενώ εγώ εκείνη τη στιγµή κολυµπούσα και οι άλλοι λιάζονταν στην παραλία, αισθάνθηκα κάτι σα σεισµό µέσα στο νερό. Κοίταξα προς τα αριστερά µου και είδα τον κόσµο να τρέχει έξω από την παραλία, να παίρνει τις κάµερες και να βγάζει βίντεο και φωτογραφίες το ηφαίστειο. Έµεινα ακίνητος κοιτάζοντας προς το ηφαίστειο που είχε αρχίσει να βγάζει καπνό. Κατάλαβα ότι είχε εκραγεί και σε λίγο οι στάχτες άρχισαν να πέφτουν παντού. Ήταν το πιο παράξενο πράγµα που έχω δει ως τώρα στη ζωή µου, αλλά και κάτι µοναδικό!

Ben Papadopoulos Greek Year 12

LISTENING TO OUR STUDENTS PREFECT PROFILE Name: Felicia Kilias.

Age: 17.

Year: 12G. How long at SSC: From Kindergarten to Year 12 (13 years).

Future aspirations: to gain entry into University to study Commerce.

Subjects currently studying: English (adv), Mathematics (adv), Mathematics ext 1, Chemistry, Economics, and Music.

Hobbies/ interests: Ballroom dancing, singing and playing the piano.

Favourite sporting team: Dragons.

Favourite quote: “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music” Aldous Huxley.

Ben Papadopoulos Greek Year 12 “The school is about to finish for you as you are a Year 12 student. Write a diary entry reflecting on your school memories, experiences, difficulties and feelings for the end of this period in your life. Write 100 – 150 words.” Αγαπηµένο µου ηµερολόγιο, Το σχολείο και η σχολική µου ζωή τελειώνουν σε λίγες µέρες. ∆εν ξέρω τι να πω... Ακόµη δεν µπορώ να το πιστέψω! Νιώθω σαν να ήταν χθες όταν

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Achievements at the school: Music/Snapshots (20052010), Choir (2005-2010), Peer support leader, Prefect.

Role Models: My parents and my teachers.

JEANS FOR GENES DAY On Friday 6th August, Year 5 organised Jeans for Genes Day, a major fundraiser of the Children’s Medical Research Institute. It was fun wearing our jeans to school to raise money for a cause that is helping today’s scientists help tomorrow’s children.

We found out that most of us probably know someone who has a genetic disease! Our merchandise sold out by lunch time. We raised $890!!! Thank you for all your support.

Year 5 students

YEAR 6 VISIT THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Name: Phoebe Ganis Age: 17 Year: 12 Years at St. Spyridon College: 13 years (Kindergarten-Year 12) Year 12 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, English advanced, English extension, Legal studies and Math 2 units.

Future aspiration: To attend university and do a medical science or science degree.

Achievements: Sport (Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Athletics) 2005-2009, Drama 2005-2009 and Choir 2005-2009.

Hobbies/interests: Guitar, acting, reading, watching classical movies and impersonating celebrities.

Favourite Superhero: Spiderman because how many people can shoot spider webs out of their arms and climb walls.

Favourite sporting teams: St. George Illawarra Dragons and Liverpool.

Favourite quotes: “All great achievements require time.” Maya Angelou “Be the change that you want to see in the world.” Mohandas Gandhi “Greeks do not fight like heroes. Heroes fight like Greeks.”Winston Churchill “Beauty it’s a curse, and I’ve got it” Effie, Acropolis Now Role models: My parents, Maya Angelou, Barrack Obama and the late Prof Chris O’Brien.

On the 23rd August, Year 6 went to the Senior School for the day, to experience what it would be like next year.

During the day we experienced some lessons that we would be having. First we had Maths for an hour, we did crazy animals, which is cutting up animals and mixing them up to get a new animal. Then we had recess, they gave us a packet of chips and juice.

After recess, we had drama, we played games such as space jump. We played a game when we had to stand in a circle and make noises with an action. We went into the grass area, where we played some games kike frisby, captain ball, and many other games.

When we finished, the boys and girls split up. The girls went and played netball, while the boys played soccer. We had lunch next, during lunch the Year 6’s played with the Year 7 football. While others played basketball with the Year 10’s. Lunch finished and we revised what we had learnt and liked about the Senior School.

Overall, I enjoyed my day at the Senior School and can’t wait to be in Year 7 next year.

Anastasia Barton 6P

SPORTS REPORT JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT Tuesday 10th August 2010 The Futsal State Championships took place at Penrith Sports Stadium. The best teams from all around the state gathered, 24 in number and our St

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3. Dominic Augoustis (4C) ¾ Event 55 Boys 8-10 Long Jump Junior.

4. Mitchell Knight (5I) ¾ Event 15 Boys 11 Year Olds 100meter Dash. ¾ Event 31 Boys 11 Year Olds 200meter Dash. ¾ Event 57 Boys 11 Year Olds Long Jump.

5. Lia Albanakis (6P) ¾ Event 50 Girls 12-13 Discus Throw Senior.

6. Nicole Adam (6P) ¾ Event 42 Girls 11 Year Olds Shot Put. ¾ Event 48 Girls 11 Year Olds Discus Throw. ¾ Event 22 Girls 11 Year Olds 800meter Run. 7. Panos Armenakas (6P) ¾ Event 25 Boys 12-13 800meter Run. 8. Nicole Stramotas (4T) ¾ Event 64 Girls 8-10 Year Olds Shot Put Junior

Spyridon Team did us proud. We won every game, only losing one goal in the game just before the Grand Final. We came 3rd in the State. I would like to congratulate all the boys in the team and especially our Coach Mr Makridopolus for his time training the students. Their improvement in football skills was astonishing. The team: Panos Armenakas (Captain), Steven Antoniou, Athanasiois Athanasiou, Alex Cardamis, Jordan Makridopolus, Mitchell Knight, Peter Giokas, Aaron Nissirios and Alex Nissirios.

This was the first time St Spyridon College has entered the Futsal State Championships and after this incredible result, I doubt it will be our last.

Thursday 19th August 2010 The ASISSA Athletics Carnival took place at ES Marks Stadium where our College was represented by 52 athletes. Once again our students achieved great results.

They showed excellent athletics skills throughout the different events and excellent social skills on and off the field. I would like to congratulate all our athletes.

Stephanie Augoustis, Melanie Bounatsos, Christina Vlahos, Sonya Paradisis, Deahna Simos, Chrysanthi Diasinos, Catherine Dokos, Jacqueline Burleigh, Sophia Micos, Florence Georges, Larissa Andrianakos, Nicole Stramotas, Carissa Frazis, Nicole Adam, Elisa Tsounis, Maree Nikitopoulos, Georgia Koukounaris, Kiri Kondou, Melanie Stramotas, Anastasia Barton, Eve Barton, Anastasia Gousetis, Lia Albanakis, Andrew Papandrew, Chris Vlahos, Nicholas Kollias, Jonathan Lynch, Nathan Adam, Peter Giokas, Nicholas Frazis, Jordon Bond, Constantinos Kollias, Dominic Augoustis, Alexander Nissirios, Aaron Nissirios, Alexandros Gousetis, Dean Albanakis, Mitchell Knight, Lewis Athanasopoulos, Thanasis Athanasiou, Jordan Makridopolus, John Tsakiris, Peter Milios, Gabriel Cassimatis, Leo Bae, George Andrianakos, Panos Armenakas, Paul Langland, Steven Antoniou, Alexander Michos, Isaac Mavrolefterou, Sebastian Zois.

UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday 2nd September 2010 ¾ Illawarra Football Trophy Carnival Monday 20th September 2010 ¾ Combined Orthodox Athletics Carnival Tuesday 21st September 2010 ¾ CIS Athletics Carnival Mr J. Volas Sports Convenor

SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT NETBALL Congratulations to the Intermediate C’s who unfortunately were defeated in the ISA Netball Final only by 2 points. This is the second time the girls have qualified for the final but unfortunately have not been able to secure the victory. The girls have developed and improved their skills over the past years and have enjoyed the games whilst always remaining competitive. Sadly this was their last opportunity to play together as a year group as some students will be selected to represent the Open A’s. Thankyou, to Deanne Constantinou and Angelina Flokis who stepped in to coach the team in my absence.

The students below have been selected to represent A.S.I.S.S.A. at the New South Wales Combined Independent Schools Championships at Sydney International Athletics training facility, on Tuesday 21st September 2010.

1. Stephanie Augoustis (3A) ¾ Event 8 Girls 8 Year Olds 100meter Dash.

2. Christina Vlahos (3S) ¾ Event 10 Girls 9 Year Olds 100meter Dash.

The Open A’s unfortunately lost in the Semi Final to Barker the competition winners. Congratulations to all

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Team :Petro Stefadouros, Leonidas Andrew, James Andrew, Nicholas Stasos, Alex Coplin, Alex Spiropoulos, Niko Fotopoulos, Chris Kolistasis

team members for your dedication and commitment to a successful year of Netball. Special thanks go to the Year 12 students who were the core of the team as they managed to juggle study commitments and still represent their school. They acted as role models and mentors for the younger members of the team and have set the highest standard of netball since my arrival at St Spyridon College.

Coach: Mr Kaldis Assistant Coach: Mr Condous

Junior A’s have exceeded expectations through their qualification to the Semi Finals. Most girls have transferred their skills from Basketball quite easily and displayed tremendous potential. Unfortunately defeated by Chevalier the competition winners the girls are to be commended for their achievements.

Thankyou to all staff Mr Meintanis, Mrs Kiejda and Mrs Mulligan. Good luck to all Year 12 Students Angelina Flokis, Stephanie Vardas, Patrice Calopedos.

Maria Tsalikis, Annie Skolarikis and Connie Bouhoutsos.

NSW HIGH SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS The 14’s Basketball Team (Luca Kasalovic, Nikolas Baratsas, George Karapanayiotidis, Aiden Xydis, Panayioti Kapodistrias, Sotiri Kastanas and Alexander Coplin and Coach Mr Lambos) went undefeated. This is the first time that a boys basketball team has gone to the NSW High School Championships and won all their games and became champions.

Ms K. O’Shea Girls Sport

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL DATE: Tuesday 7th September 2010 TIME: 8:30AM - 5:00PM VENUE: Sydney Athletic Centre Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park (Homebush) BUS TIMES: One bus will be leaving Brighton RSL at 7:00am and another bus will be leaving St Spyridon College at 7:00am. Both buses will be returning at approximately 5:45pm at Brighton RSL and St Spyridon College.

Congratulations to the boys and a warm thank you to Mr Lambos who coached them all day and took a day off work.

Results Round 1 St Spyridon 68 def John Edmonson 3 Round 2 St Spyridon 58 def John Edmonson(team 2) 0 Round 3 St Spyridon 42 def Cabramatta 2 Round 4 St Spyridon 39 def Gilroy College 11 Semi – Finals St Spyridon 27 def Redfield 21 Finals St Spyridon 30 def Green Point Christian 29

2010 STATE FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS’ 12th August At Penrith Sports Stadium Of the 24 different school teams from all over NSW, St Spyridon College made the U16’s finals at the recent State Futsal Championships. What best characterizes this tournament is not only excellent sportsmanship on and off the courts but also determination, passion and pride. It is unfortunate to see the team lose against Endeavour Sports High school 6 goals to 2. Every student surpassed their own expectations of themselves in every match they encountered. In futsal, as in many other team sports it is always comforting knowing that as a team you have done all you can on any given day.

My congratulations to the Year 9 boys (who are 15 or 14 years old) for winning all 3 round games, quarter finals and semi finals.

Mr A. Condous Boys Sport

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