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FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE

DATES TO REMEMBER M A R C H

Palm Sunday P & F Luncheon

28th

Holy Monday

29th

Holy Tuesday

30th

Holy Wednesday Easter Focus Assembly 11am in Church Hall JS Term ends for staff and students Early Dismissal

31st A P R I L

Holy Thursday

1st

Good Friday Public Holiday

2nd Holy Saturday

3rd

Easter

4th

Easter Monday Public Holiday

5th ACER Scholarship registrations close SS

9th

Year 12 Half Yearly exams begin Staff Development Day

19th

Students return

20th

Year 7 vaccinations

22nd

ANZAC DAY

25th

ANZAC Day public holiday

26th

P & F Mother’s Day brunch

29th

M A Y

UNIFORM CHANGE Cross Country trials JS

3rd National Schools Event SS

5th – 7th

ACER Scholarship Exam

8th

Mother’s Day

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VOLUME XXVII No 4 26th March, 2010

Καλό Πάσχα σε όλους.

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25th MARCH PHOTO GALLERY

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ASSEMBLY PROFESSOR MANUEL ARONEY’S ADDRESS Each year about this time I have the pleasure of being invited here to witness a number of very worthy students given academic, sporting and general achievement awards because of their wonderful work at St Spyridon College.

Often we don’t realise how deeply meaningful and satisfying this is to the students themselves, their families, friends and teachers; in fact, to all those who are proud of the College and in particular the student population. Of course, the greatly worthy church leaders of the Parish, are especially pleased as they see the excellent attainments of our children and, as well, the retention of a historical and spiritual dimension which has survived and developed over many centuries reflecting the wonderful accomplishments of the Hellenes and of the Classical fathers of our Christian Orthodox church. All of us are playing an important part in perpetuating the spiritual, intellectual, cultural, sporting, social achievements drawn from earlier eras and contributing to additional knowledge and sophistication move in tune with the times ahead. I express my personal thanks to St Spyridon College and, as well, to the Sydney University Greek Society. Together they are helping to preserve the traditions of the past and to develop even more brilliant concepts and advances for the future. I finish by acknowledging and congratulating the winner of the Aroney Award, Christopher Stasos who is now working his way through a Commerce-Law course at UNSW. I thank you all for being here for this very important occasion. It is an honour, indeed. My deepest thanks to St Spyridon College and SUGS for making today’s award possible.

K-12 NEWS EARLY DISMISSAL HOLY WEDNESDAY 31st March 2010 All students will be dismissed at 1pm on Holy Wednesday 31st March. The private bus company has been notified and all private bus children will be picked up at 1pm. All parents must pick up their children from school at 1pm, as there will be no supervision after this time. Please also note that no lunch will be served on Wednesday 31st March by the canteen as the school will close at 1pm. EASTER CHURCH EVENTS All students are invited to attend the services and to be present or assist with the following Holy Week activities: Saturday, 27th March, 2010– Lazaros Saturday

The making of Palm Sunday crosses from 12.30 p.m. at St. Spyridon Church

Sunday, 28th March, 2010 – Palm Sunday

P & F Palm Sunday Luncheon Adults $35.00 Children $15.00 from 11.30 a.m. at St. Spyridon Church Hall

Friday, 2nd April, 2010 – Good Friday Morning Decoration of the Holy Epitaphio from 10.00

a.m. at St. Spyridon Church Hall Good Friday Evening

At 6.00 p.m. Year 10 students to meet in St. Spyridon Church Hall to prepare for the Lamentation Hymns.

Photos by Mr A. Condous

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All other students across all years are welcome. Students to be dressed in Summer School uniform including blazer.

At 7.00 p.m. Year 11 boys, who will carry the Epitaphio, to meet inside Church for instructions. Students to be dressed in School Uniform including Blazer.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE There will be no After School Care on Wednesday 31st March. SCHOOL FEES Term 2 fees are due 26th March 2010. A $50 administration fee will be added to your account if fees are not paid by due date. Sports/co-corricular fees are also due at the end of Term 1. CASUAL BUS PASSES FOR THE SCHOOL BUS Casual bus passes can now be purchased for the school bus. One will cost $50 for five rides on the bus (one way) and the other will cost $20 which can be used 10 rides from School to School (one way). The bus passes can be purchased from the School Administration Offices. TROLLEY BAGS A new manufacturer will be supplying the school trolley bags. If you would like to order a trolley bag please call Helen on 9313-6890. CANNON SHUTTLES BUSES DOOR TO DOOR There are still vacancies on the Cannon Shuttles bus. This bus provides door to door pick up service in the following areas: Sylvania, Blakehurst, Connells Point, Sans Souci, Kyeemagh.

Mrs H. Simicos St Spyridon Parish

CASTELLORIZIAN LADIES AUXILLIARY 58th ANNUAL SPRING BALL Would you like to make your Debut at the Castellorizian Ladies Auxiliary 58th ANNUAL SPRING BALL? It is the highlight of our year and will be held on Saturday 4th September 2010. If ANY 15-16 year old girl wishes to make her Debut, we would love to have you participate. We have started to receive letters for 2010. Debutantes, please send your letter & details to: The Secretary Mrs Pat Sechos P O Box 513, KINGSFORD NSW 2032 or email cazzieladies@live.com.au P A R E N T S & F R I E N D S R E P O R T 25th MARCH CELEBRATIONS In keeping up with our traditional offer, the Association provided a bottle of water and a snack of chips to satisfy and quench the thirst of each of our students who proudly marched and survived the unbearable heat as they arrived at the Opera House. The committee wishes to express a special thanks to George Milios for kindly donating 600 bottles of water as he has also done in the past. Furthermore we wish to thank Jim Sialepis, Conrad Nissirios and Fiona Diakoumis for transporting and manning these goods. We also thank the many parents, teachers and friends who assisted in the process of distributing food and water to the students and also for those members including Rita and John Georges who handled the delivery of College and Parish banners. This was a most eventful day enjoyed by all! LAMBATHA STALLS The Stalls have operated over four school days for the past two weeks. Thank you to those P&F members who took time out of their busy lives to work creatively and diligently to produce some very impressive resurrection candles which will continue to be offered to the College community on Palm Sunday after the church service and at the church hall for the lunch. A further thank you is expressed to those members who were able to man the stalls. The committee sincerely thanks Anna Giokas and Chrisula Golfinopoulos-Keramitzis for their kind

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donation of ornaments, jewellery and items to decorate the candles. The last opportunity to purchase lambathes will be at the Junior School Easter Focus Assembly on Wednesday 31 March in the Hall. We look forward to your support. Καλό Πάσχα! PALM SUNDAY LUNCH We are currently pre-selling tickets for this traditional religious gathering which is a great opportunity for our parishioners to come together with their families and share a Lenten meal as we approach Holy Week. See flyer in this newsletter for more details. We look forward to seeing you all! P&F UPCOMING EVENTS 2010

EVENT/ACTIVITY DATE/PLACE

Lambatha stall Easter Focus Assembly

Wednesday 31 March from 10:30am Church Hall

Palm Sunday lunch Sun 28 March from 11:30am – Church Hall

Mother’s Day stalls TBA - flyer available soon Mother’s Day brunch Thursday 29 April at

Nick’s Seafood at Bondi Beach

Mrs M Pascalis P&F Assistant Secretary

J U N I O R S C H O O L R E P O R T 25th MARCH We were very pleased and proud of all our students who came to church and to the march on the 21st March. We congratulate the students who took part in the combined Orthodox College Choir at the Opera House. They were fitting ambassadors and sang with pride and conviction. An excellent performance – BRAVO!! We thank Ka. Ieroklis, Miss Theodossiou, Ka. Dimitra and Ka. Mika for teaching the songs to the children and to Mrs Kipriotis for accompanying them on Sunday. Special congratulations to Nicole Adam, Vice Captain of the Junior School, who gave an inspiring recitation of the poem 25η Μαρτίου – Ευαγγελισµός in church .

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THE JOURNEY….. MRS. MARINOS Dear Father Steven, Father Andrew, The Board of Governors, The Parish Committee, Mrs Stefanou-Haag, Mrs.Katsogiannis, Mrs Hamer, Mrs Synesios, Parents and Friends Committee, Past and Present Staff, Parents and Students of St. Spyridon College, I have been an educator for 30 years in Primary schooling, of these, 24 years have been spent serving at St. Spyridon College. As you can see there are so many people that I am grateful to for my time at St. Spyridon College. In 1982 I was interviewed by a panel of 12 for the position of classroom teacher at this new school. I still remember my interview and I remember Father Steven and Professor Aroney were two of the interviewers. My first day of teaching was in January 1983. It was such a special and unique time in my life, for standing before me, was this beautiful Year 1 class waiting for my instructions and directions. My heritage and theirs was one. As Father Steven often reminds us, ‘WE ARE ONE FAMILY.’ This is how I felt on that incredible day and I still do now! I have taught infants for many years at St. Spyridon, but have also been involved in many ventures with Years 5 and 6. I was the first teacher to initiate the overnight excursion with Year 6 to Canberra. This then led to two nights in Canberra the following year, and later on, excursions to Bathurst for Year 5. I have also taken groups for Tournament of Minds, where they were successful in winning two of their competitions. I was also part of the Enterprise Education Committee in 2003, where I assisted with the compilation of the recipe book “Greeks in the Kitchen” with Miss Emma Phillips and Year 6. In 2008, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of our school, and the 50th Anniversary of our Church. The Gala Ball was one of my personal highlights as I had the pleasure of seeing many of my past students. One of these students was Anthony Antonas, who was in my very first class back in 1983. What a great delight it was to see my old students. I was as if time had not lapsed. That warmth was still there after all those years. Another memorable function was The Appreciating Culture Lecture and Art Exhibition, where once again the teachers met many of the very first parents of the school at this auspicious occasion. This was followed by

‘champagne and canapés’, which were prepared by the Year 11 and 12 students…. our students. This gave everyone there, an opportunity to taste their fine culinary skills, while appreciating the fine artworks of the students from K-12. As you can see, the years went by so quickly that I hardly noticed it. My years with my St. Spyridon Family will always remain in my heart forever. I have been blessed to have had this opportunity in my life. Again, I would like to thank everyone at the college for everything that they have done for me over the years. I also thank my husband George for all his support and patience throughout the years. I am now looking forward to spending time with my family. One parent from 2C asked their child ”Where is Mrs. Marinos going?” He thought for a moment and replied, “She’s going home.” May God Bless all of you and keep you safe now and forever. Yours sincerely, Mrs. Marinos

Mrs Marinos in 2010

Mrs Marinos in 1983

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WELCOME Mr Mark Konik has been employed as 2A’s classroom teacher. He is an experienced teacher who has taught in Australia and the UK and comes highly recommended. We welcome Mr Konik to the school and look forward to a long and rewarding journey. AFTERNOON PICK UP PRIMARY As of the 19th March till the end of this term the Primary Campus are trialling a new afternoon procedure. We ask all parents to abide by the rules.

1. Year Two are to be collected by their parents from the classrooms and they are asked to leave the school grounds.

2. Primary Parents are to wait in the lower playground (under the mango tree).

3. Primary classes will be brought to the courtyard by their teachers and will be seated in their class lines. They will be dismissed from here.

4. The parents are to stay in the lower playground till invited by the teacher on afternoon duty to come and collect their children.

Once you have collected your child/ren, we ask that you leave the school grounds. The safety and well being of our students is our foremost priority and we thank you for your continued support. Please note that ball games and equipment use in the afternoon is not allowed and it is in violation of the school rules. HARMONY DAY

On Monday 22nd March the Junior School celebrated Harmony Day. Thank you to Ms Tsokas and Year Six for organising this for us. We celebrated our individuality within the Australian context and demonstrated our respect for the traditional owners of this land by wearing the colours of red, yellow and black. LET US PRAY TO THE LORD…. The Year Four students have been learning about prayer in religion and the importance of giving thanks to God and asking for forgiveness. Through the process of self-reflection the students have written their own prayer. CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Please note that co curricular activities will end on the last week of this term and recommence the second week back of Term 2 on Monday 3rd May. Infants Active Sport program also begins on this day. Due to the overwhelming demand some children will be selected for Term Two and others for Term Three. A note will follow with details. HOLY WEDNESDAY 31st March 2010 EASTER ASSEMBLY The Junior School will hold its annual Easter Focus Assembly on Wednesday 31st March in the Hall commencing at 11am. The students will present their understanding of Easter through poems, songs, prayers, hymns and stories in both Greek and English. The students will also showcase their understanding of some of our traditional customs through displays of art and craft. Parents and friends of the school are welcome to attend this very special assembly.

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Dismissal will be at 1pm. The private bus company has been notified and all private bus children will be picked up at 1pm. Please note that all parents must pick up their children, as there will be no supervision after this time. The canteen will not be serving lunch on this day. END OF TERM As this term is rapidly coming to an end, I would like on behalf of the staff of the Junior School, to wish you all Καλή Ανάσταση, a healthy and safe holiday and we look forward to an exciting Term Two. Mrs A. Synesios Acting Principal Junior School

S E N I O R S C H O O L R E P O R T 25th MARCH CELEBRATIONS Congratulations and thank you to all staff and students who attended this year’s celebrations. Congratulations to Leonidas Andrew Year 9 and Natalia Toliou Year 7, for reciting their poem with such confidence in St Spyridon Church on Sunday 21st March, 2010.

Thank you Mrs Faletas for preparing the students. Thank you also to Mrs Lambi who every year dresses the girls in the Grecian outfits. This has become part of St Spyridon College tradition.

INTERIM REPORTS By the end of Term 1 all students Years 7-11 will receive an Interim Report on their progress so far. In this report we share what is going well and in particular highlight issues of concern. Parents will be able to make time to discuss their child’s progress at the future Parent Teacher Conferences. ACER SCHOLARSHIPS On Saturday 8th May, 2010, Year 6 and Year 10 students will have the opportunity to sit for the external ACER examinations on the basis of which Scholarships will be offered. A reminder that Registrations close Friday, 9th April, 2010. PROGRESSION A reminder to Year 10 students that the Expression of Interest forms to progress to Years 11 and 12 at St Spyridon College are due to me at the end of this term Wednesday, 31st March, 2010. Mrs A. Katsogiannis Principal Senior School

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GREEK NEWS Αγαπητοί γονείς και φίλοι, Στο τεύχος αυτό δηµοσιεύουµε τις εργασίες δύο παιδιών µας. Η µία ανήκει σε µαθήτρια της Α΄ Γυµνασίου και είναι σχετική µε το θέµα: Ο εαυτός µου και το περιβάλλον µου. Η άλλη ανήκει σε µαθήτρια της Γ΄ Γυµνασίου και είναι σχετική µε το θέµα: Για ψώνια στα καταστήµατα. Καλή ανάγνωση! κ. Μ. Φαλέτα Κουβεντούλα µε µια φίλη Καλλιόπη: Γεια σου Ουρανία, τι κάνεις; Ουρανία: Καλά, ευχαριστώ. Καλλιόπη: Πώς είναι η οικογένειά σου; Ουρανία: Όλοι καλά! Καλλιόπη: Πώς πάει το σχολείο; Ουρανία: Πολύ καλά! Το έχεις πιστέψει ότι αρχίσαµε το Γυµνάσιο; Καλλιόπη: ∆εν άρχισες σε καινούριο σχολείο φέτος; Ουρανία: Ναι, άρχισα, δεν είναι πια σαν το ∆ηµοτικό, είναι πιο µεγάλο, έχει πιο πολλά παιδιά, πιο πολλούς καθηγητές και πολλές τάξεις. Έχω ήδη κάνει µερικούς φίλους, αλλά δεν γνωρίζω ακόµη όλα τα παιδιά στην τάξη µου, αλλά τα πάω καλά µε όλους. Άκουσα ότι παίζεις σ’ ένα θέατρο. Καλλιόπη: Ναι, ανεβάζουµε ένα θέατρο και παίζει σ’ αυτό όλη η τάξη µου. Θέλεις να το δεις, αν ναι, έλα στο χωλ της εκκλησίας του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνα, στις 16 Σεπτεµβρίου, στις έξι το βράδυ. Ελπίζω να σε δω εκεί. Ουρανία: Βεβαίως και θα είµαι εκεί. Θα πω και στις φίλες µου να έρθουν. Θα σε δω τότε. Χαιρετίσµατα σε όλους! Καλλιόπη: Επίσης. Γεια σου και χάρηκα που σε είδα! Ουρανία: Κι εγώ! Kalliope Kefalas Year 7 ∆ώρο για τη γιορτή της µητέρας Αγγελική: Βασίλη, θυµάσαι ποιος γιορτάζει µεθαύριο;

Βασίλης: Όχι, δεν θυµάµαι, γιατί γιορτάζει κανείς; Αγγελική: Ναι, βρε αδερφούλη, η µαµά, είναι η γιορτή της µητέρας µεθαύριο. ∆εν µπορώ να πιστέψω ότι το ξέχασες! Βασίλης: Ωχ! Ναι µωρέ, καλά που µου το θύµισες! Τι δώρο λες να της αγοράσουµε; Αγγελική: Ευτυχώς που έχεις και µένα δεν λες; Λοιπόν, λέω να πάµε εσύ, εγώ κι ο µπαµπάς στα µαγαζιά αυτή την Πέµπτη και να της αγοράσουµε µερικά ρούχα και µια και µπαίνει και το καλοκαίρι σκεφτόµουνα να της πάρουµε ωραία, καλοκαιρινά πεδιλάκια. Εσύ τι λες; Βασίλης: Εγώ λέω ότι είναι πολύ καλή ιδέα αλλά πρέπει να το επιβεβαιώσουµε µε τον µπαµπά να δούµε αν µπορεί εκείνη την ηµέρα. Αγγελική: Α! αυτό είναι ήδη κανονισµένο. Τον ρώτησα σήµερα το πρωί και του άρεσε η ιδέα. Βασίλης: Ωχ! Τώρα θυµήθηκα ότι την Πέµπτη, δηλαδή αύριο, έχω να πάω σε µια συναυλία µε κάτι φίλους. Γίνεται να πάµε σήµερα; Αγγελική: Ξέρω ‘γώ; Τον µπαµπά ρώτα. Βασίλης: Εντάξει, θα τον καλέσω στο κινητό. Μια στιγµή....Γεια σου µπαµπά, η Αγγελική µου είπε ότι αύριο έχετε κανονίσει να πάµε στα µαγαζιά να αγοράσουµε δώρο για τη µαµά, αλλά έχω να πάω σε µια συναυλία, γίνεται να πάµε απόψε; Μπαµπάς: Έλα αγόρι µου, εντάξει, και άντε θα είµαι στο σπίτι σε πέντε λεπτά, να είστε έτοιµοι να πάµε µαζί, έτσι; Βασίλης: Εντάξει µπαµπά, θα σε δω σε λίγο. Άντε Αγγελική, βάλε τα παπούτσια σου, πάµε τώρα στην αγορά. Αγγελική: Εντάξει! Είµαι έτοιµη!!! Βασίλης: Κι εγώ! Μπαµπάς: Μπιπ! Μπιµπίπ! Βασίλης: Έλα, Αγγελική, ο µπαµπάς έφτασε, πάµε. Μπαµπάς: Γεια σας παιδιά, τι κάνετε, καλά; Πώς πήγε το σχολείο; Παιδιά: Καλά είµαστε. Μια χαρά πήγε το σχολείο. Μπαµπάς: Μπράβο! Τέτοια θέλω να ακούω! Λοιπόν, τι σκεφτόσαστε να αγοράσουµε της µαµάς; Αγγελική: Εγώ προτείνω να της αγοράσουµε µερικά ρούχα και ένα ωραίο ζευγάρι

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πέδιλα για το καλοκαίρι. Μπαµπάς: Μµ! Καλή ιδέα! Όταν λες ρούχα τι εννοείς; Αγγελική: Λέω να της αγοράσουµε δυο καλοκαιρινά µπλουζάκια σε ανοιχτά χρώµατα όπως το κίτρινο και το ανοιχτό θαλασσί που ταιριάζουν και µε το χρώµα της επιδερµίδας της και της φωτίζουν και το πρόσωπο, ένα παντελόνι τζήν κι ένα ωραίο ασηµένιο βραχιόλι που να πηγαίνει και µε τις καλοκαιρινές µπλούζες της. Μπαµπάς: Μ’ αρέσει αυτή η ιδέα! Εσύ Βασίλη τι λες; Βασίλης: Ναι, εγώ λέω να της αγοράσουµε ένα ωραίο ροζ φόρεµα και τα απαραίτητα αξεσουάρ που να ταιριάζουν και µε το φόρεµα και ύστερα, την Παρασκευή το βράδυ να την βγάλουµε έξω για ένα ωραίο δείπνο, µπροστά σε µια ωραία παραλία και να την κάνουµε να νιώθει σαν πριγκίπισσα µε το ροζ φόρεµα µπροστά σε µια πανέµορφη θέα! Τι λέτε; Αγγελική: Α! Τι ροµαντικό! Πολύ καλύτερη ιδέα! Εγώ συµφωνώ µε τον Βασίλη. Μπαµπάς: Κι εγώ συµφωνώ. Πολύ καλή ιδέα αγόρι µου! Άντε ας µπούµε σ’ αυτό το µαγαζί να βρούµε το ροζ φόρεµα. Αγγελική: Α! Να, βρήκα ένα! Φανταστικό, ε; Μπαµπάς: Ναι, πολύ ωραίο, ας το πάρουµε να τελειώνουµε. Αυτό το φουστάνι, παρακαλώ. Πωλήτρια: Πολύ ωραίο φουστάνι! Για σας είναι δεσποινίς; Αγγελική: Όχι, είναι για τη µαµά µου, αφού είναι η γιορτή της µητέρας αυτή την Κυριακή. Γι’ αυτό ήρθαµε, για να της αγοράσουµε κάτι ωραίο. Πωλήτρια: Α! Μα εσείς είστε αγγελούδια! Λοιπόν, το δίπλωσα και κάνει εβδοµήντα ευρώ, παρακαλώ. Μπαµπάς: Ορίστε! Εύχοµαι να της αρέσει. Πωλήτρια: Εγώ είµαι σίγουρη ότι θα της αρέσει πολύ! Με γειά της! Μπαµπάς: Κι εµείς το ευχόµαστε. Σας ευχαριστούµε, καλό βράδυ να έχετε. Άντε, παιδιά, πάµε. Vicky Anagnostakis Year 9

LISTENING TO OUR STUDENTS STUDENT PROFILE Name: Alexander Vatiliotis Age: 17 How long have you been attending SSC: Since Year 7 Future aspirations: Economics or adv science/mathematics Subjects: Maths 3u, English 3u, Economics, Business, Physics Hobbies/interests: soccer Favourite superhero/ why: Modern Batman – no super power but still manages to kick opponents where it hurts. Stands for something worth while and doesn’t require recognition Favourite sporting team: Liverpool Football Club Favourite quote(s): Procrastination is the thief of time. I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders Achievments: ISA soccer, Scholarship recipient Year 11-12, Peer Support Leader, School Captain Role models: Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi.

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A PRAYER OF LIFE Dear Lord, Thank you for my family, food, knowledge and wisdom and also for this wonderful life you are giving me so far. Please forgive me for being rude to my family and some friends. I ask you to give me strength and courage in the coming years. For you are blessed, now and forever. Amen. Dean Albanakis 4C A PRAYER OF THANKS Thank you Lord for giving me food and water. Forgive me for all the bad things I have done and bless me. Also save the poor children that are sick with no food, so they can survive. For you are blessed, now and forever. Amen. Aaron Nissirios 4C A PRAYER OF THANKS Thank you Lord for all our food and water and the forgiveness and love that you give us. For our Holy Communion that nourishes us. Please forgive me for my rudeness and lying to my friends and family. I ask that you give me health, strength and courage. For you are blessed, now and forever. Amen. Jennifer Petrides 4C Miss Bletsogiannis and Mrs Dimitrelis YEAR SIX Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you! I thank you for everything you have done for my family and I also thank you for accepting, loving and valuing everyone in the world. I also thank you because your love is unchanging. I will try to follow your golden rule – “love one another as I love you”. Thank you for giving me this wonderful journey. Amen

Paul Langland 6P

DEAR GOD Thank you for all your love and peace for the world. I thank you for making us all different. I like how you made us all to be good at something. I will always believe that you are by our side everyday. I will see you in other people. Your love never fails. Hope Diasinos 6M DEAR GOD Thank you for making us look different. Thank you for accepting who we are no matter what we look like or what we’re good at, you love us all the same. You teach us tolerance and to be open minded. Amen. James Lambrou 6M DEAR JESUS Thank you for giving me great friends. I pray that people accept one another. I also hope you can help all the poor people. Please help the people in Chile. Thank you for giving me a great journey of life. I will try and talk to you more often and I will try and go to church more often. Amen. Eve Barton 6M A HERO’S JOURNEY Tuesday 23rd February It certainly was a long journey for us ‘heroes’ to the Blue Mountains. Our teachers say we are all leaders even without badges – and we all agree. When we arrived at the Blue Mountains Grammar School (along with five other schools) we were seated in a massive hall where we met Bec, from Rising Generations. The theme was “A Hero’s Journey” and we participated in different and fun activities. The games required co-operation, skill and leadership. Leaders have three qualities: Influence – obviously positively, to show others the right direction. We also spoke about being successful and finally having vision

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to help the school with ideas and to have good vision for the learning environments. They used certain video clips (like Ice Age 2) to demonstrate qualities. We were told to be open-minded and to step out of our comfort zone. For lunch, we sat on lush grass under an oak tree, eating serenely. It was the perfect opportunity for meeting others. We were shocked when we heard coincidently that their house teams had the same ranking as ours at the carnival. Overall, we found it highly informative and beneficial in acquiring new levels of knowledge understanding and skills. This will assist to live in a harmonious and peaceful community. Demi Nikas 6M

SPORTS REPORT

SENIOR SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY 2010 On Saturday 20th March some students competed in the ISA Cross Country Championships held at Central Coast Grammar. Congratulations to all students who competed in particular Lena Nesterenko (Yr 8) who finished 11th and Theodore Faros who finished 12th from approximately 50 competitors.

Well Done!! ISA Swimming Final results have been received please see below: Girls Division 2 Junior- 4th Position Intermediate- 6th Position Senior- 2nd Position ( only behind by 5 points) Overall – 4th Position Boys Division 2 Junior- 7th Position Intermediate- 8th Position Senior- 9nd Position Overall – 9th Position Congratulations to the following students who will compete for the ISA at the NSWCIS Championships in April.

• Makrina Spilioti • Angelina Flokis • Martha Spilioti

Ms K. O’Shea Girls Sport

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