St Spyridon College Overseas Brochure

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Sydney – Australia

st spyridon college

Member of the:

Kindergarten—Year 12 Member of the: Association of Independent Schools NSW Australian Heads of Independent Schools Association Heads of Independent Co-educational Schools in NSW Full Member of the Independent Sporting Association


Sports develops character, health and team spirit.

It’s all about building young lives.

Highly motivated students learn in supportive classroom environments.


A Top Australian School Mission Statement

The College offers technology-rich environments and purpose-built facilities

“At St Spyridon College, we educate our students to take their place in a rapidly changing world with confidence and success. We endeavour to develop the whole person-

for Information Communications and Technology (ICT), Woodwork, the Sciences, Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Hospitality and Sports. The new Sports and Performing Arts Centre is a wonderful addition to our facilities.

strong in mind, healthy in body, endowed with love, faith

St Spyridon College was established in 1983 and is the first Greek

and compassion, able to make a conscious and positive

Orthodox College in New South Wales.

contribution to the well being of the whole community.”

Extensive co-curricular programs incorporate sports, the performing, spoken

St. Spyridon College is a co-educational day school providing education

and visual arts. As a member of the Independent Sporting Association (ISA),

to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, for around 650 students. Our

St Spyridon offers students opportunities to compete at an elite sporting

College attracts students of 20 different cultural backgrounds, across the

level. We are proud that St Spyridon students have represented the ISA,

Sydney Metropolitan Area, that wish to pursue educational excellence.

New South Wales and Australia, in futsal, basketball, netball, gymnastics

St Spyridon welcomes overseas students and provides them with every

and swimming.

support to manage their studies and university entrance in a new country.

The College offers:

Overseas students learn the language and Australian culture in a safe,

✔ Outstanding teachers with the highest qualifications, assist students’

family environment, where they have the opportunity to excel and make

life-long friendships.

✔ Honours classes for student with high intellectual potential.

The College is situated on the doorstep of the City of Sydney and its

✔ Exemplary careers counselling for university entrance, course advice

proximity to beaches, universities, galleries, museums and the Harbour

makes for a very rich learning environment.

✔ Excellent Higher School Certificate (HSC) results.

Academic performance is strong, with over 90% of Year 12 students continuing to Tertiary Studies on completion of the HSC. To maximise HSC and ATAR results, the College offers scholarships for University Entrance as well

academic success.

via Careers Expos and Open Days.

✔ Exemplary Academic and Pastoral Care Programmes that promote

academic achievement, personal development, student leadership,

community service, and global connections.

as ACER scholarships for Year 7 and Year 11 entrance. Special programs

✔ English as a Second Language program for overseas students

such as the HSC Winter Elevate and the Preparing for the Preliminary and

✔ School and university study scholarships, including the prestigious

HSC Courses are also conducted. An excellent range of subjects provides

access to three learning pathways: From school to University, from school

✔ Small class sizes of an average of 15 students and excellent

to TAFE, from school to work. University destinations include University

University of New South Wales AAA Scholarship. range of subjects.

of New South Wales, University of Sydney, University of Technology and Science and Macquarie University to name a few.

Educational Excellence within a Caring Environment A strong feeling of achievement at the end of the HSC year is shared with lifelong friends.

Top HSC Achievers receive University Scholarships as a reward for their talents and hard work.


Academic Excellence

Wide choice of Subjects

Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR) results show an average of 90%

English as a second language is offered to overseas students. Years 7-10

Years 11-12

Asian Studies

Ancient History

Commerce

Biology

• First in New South Wales in a subject

Computing

Business Studies

• University Entrance Scholarship Winners

Design & Technology

Chemistry

• University Medal Winners – First in an Undergraduate Degree or

Drama

Computing

English

Drama

• Board of Studies Top All Rounders Lists

Food Technology

Economics

• Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers Lists

Geography

English

• Leading Schools Lists (Top 200 schools in New South Wales).

History

Food Technology

HSIE

Geography

Mathematics

History (+Ext 1)

Mod. Greek/Serbian

Hospitality

Music

Info. Processing & Technology

Orthodox Studies

Legal Studies

Physical Activity & Sport Science

Mathematics (+Ext 1 & 2)

PD Health PE

Modern Greek (+Ext 1)

Science

Music

Visual Arts

PD Health PE

Physics

Retail

proceeding with further studies at university or other tertiary institutions. St Spyridon students consistently feature in Sydney newspapers and other media as:

Master’s Degree.

Facilities Our facilities include: • New Sports & Performing Arts Centre (SPACe) incorporating Music suites, Drama spaces, gymnasium, and sporting facilities for futsal, basketball and netball. • A tremendous Year 12 Common Room with a courtyard • Hospitality & Food Technology Centre fitted with the highest standard of equipment • Study rooms for tutorials and private study • Large Library Centre • Fully equipped Science laboratories • Fully equipped Design & Technology Centre • Purpose built Visual Arts Centres • Computer Centres incorporating the latest in hardware and software technology • Excellent and healthy cafeteria.

Students collaborate in their learning to explore new concepts.

Serbian

Software Design

Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation

Visual Design

At the HSC level, subjects are offered at the 2-Unit and 3-Unit level. Mathematics is also offered at the 4-Unit level.

Senior students are expected to provide leadership by example to their peers.


Senior students take a short break from their studies to enjoy the National Schools Sports Even t in Adelaide, South Australia.

of The Principal hosts ACIE Sponsored tour ol Scho Shine New an students from Wuh

Musical Talent is developed to the full.

HSC Mathematics can be fun for students.

Sydney – Australia


Educational Excellence within a Caring Environment 10 minutes from Sydney International Airport 20 minutes from City Centre 6 minutes from the University of NSW 3 minutes from Maroubra Beach Within 10 minutes from nine golf courses 2 minutes from major shopping centre A. St. Spyridon College B. St. Spyridon College Junior School

University of Sydney

University of NSW

St. Spyridon College Sydney International Airport

St. Spyridon College 1130 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035 Australia Contact: Enrolment Officer P. 61 2 9311 3340 F. 61 2 9311 4532 Email: enrolments@stspyridon.nsw.edu.au www.stspyridon.nsw.edu.au

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Opera House

Cenotaph

St Spyridon College students enjoy education in the beautiful city of Sydney.

Sydney – Australia

CRICOS Provider Numbers: Junior School ~ Years K-6 ~ 061558A Senior School ~ Years 7-12 ~ 02319E


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