VOLUME XXXV Nº 17 23rd November 2018
FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE The Gift of Christmas The Junior School Showcase of 2018 was indeed a “Gift of Christmas” for the 800 people who filled the SPACe. Parents, grandparents, godparents, family and friends, together with Father Steven, Father Sotiri, Dr Savoulis Parish President and other members of the Board, Mrs Katsogiannis Principal of the Senior School and Deputy Head of College were treated to a spectacular bilingual production, full of colour, music, dance and feel-good performances. Miss Bletsogiannis’ script began with a family scene, with yiayia and pappou and their two grandchildren, preparing for Christmas. The Infants students then delighted us with their confident and bright singing and dancing. As the Primary students took the stage, the mood changed to a more contemplative one. Yiayia promises to tell the children the true story of Christmas-beyond presents and parties. We were then taken on the journey to Bethlehem and the story of the birth of Jesus unfolded before us. The singing was harmonious, the choreography and execution of the dances excellent, as was the acting. The students’ inner goodness imbued every act with such a feeling of unalloyed joy and innocence, that we all left the SPACe feeling fresh, happy and peaceful-and ready to receive Christ in our hearts for Christmas. In her closing remarks and vote of thanks Mrs Synesios acknowledged the parents for their invaluable support with all our endeavours. She commended Mr Dookie, Acting Principal of the Junior School; the Production Director Miss Bletsogiannis; Mrs Coyne Musical Director; Mrs Diavatiotis and Mrs Alaydrus Choreographers; Mrs Economou Technical Director; all Junior School teachers who among many other things impressively managed to get 350 students on and off the stage with such swift efficiency. She also thanked Mr Zafiropoulos SPACe Centre Manager for his hard work and hospitality for this major event and the Parents and Friends who provided refreshments. She also told us that we now look forward to next year’s production and wished everyone involved strength to “do it all again”. Congratulations to everyone.
Mrs E. Stefanou-Haag