THE YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2011

February 2012 THE YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2011 Mission Statement: That within a dynamic Orthodox, Christian framework, a student may strive to achieve academic excellence, a love of learning, social responsibility, spiritual growth and respect for a healthy mind and body. Strive for Excellence

CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 2011 FOR FANTASTIC RESULTS! For more information, please visit our website: http://secondary.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au/hscresults/hscresults2011/tabid/458 /Default.aspx ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES FOR 2012 (all year levels) Enquiries: Phone: (02) 9796 8240 Email: office@steuphemia.nsw.edu.au www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au

WELCOME BACK We wish all the families of St Euphemia College a happy new year! We extend a heartfelt welcome to all the new families and teachers joining our School. We hope they all settle into school life as we look forward to an enriching year for all. The staff and parents of the College work together to provide a positive and supportive environment for the students. NEW STAFF The School community would like to welcome all new teaching staff in the High School. The teachers bring with them a wide knowledge, experience and a variety of interests and talents. Father Peter has joined the High School teaching staff and parish of our community and Ms Ryan and Ms Zeidan have returned from maternity leave. SWIMMING CARNIVAL The annual swimming carnival will take place on Thursday, 9 February at Birrong Swim Centre, Wellington rd, Birrong. All parents and caregivers are invited to attend and support the swimmers. All first, second and third finalists will then compete in the regional SWISSA Carnival. We wish all competitors good luck! CHURCH ATTENDANCE As every student and family who enrolls at the College knows, church attendance is a compulsory school event. This month, church attendance is as follows: Sunday, 12 February: Years 7-9 at 9.30am. Sunday, 19 February: Years 10-12 at9.30. PEER SUPPORT CAMP A special welcome to Year 7 who enter the secondary phase of their schooling. They are off to Peer Support Camp on Monday, 6 February to Wednesday, 8 February. It is a great transition experience where they will be taught skills by the staff and Year 11 students who will act as their mentors to help them settle into high school. ABSENCES & EARLY LEAVERS When students are absent from school, parents should ring the school or send an email to ehantes@steuphemia.nsw.edu.au Upon their return to school, students must submit a note signed by the parent/caregiver explaining their absence. When students are late to school they should also bring a note with an explanation of the reason. Also, students are not allowed to sign themselves out early. They can only be signed out by a parent/caregiver.

The first day of school appropriately coincided with the Feast of the Three Hierarchs, the patron saints of education who accentuated an emphasis on learning and discipline. All students attended the church service where they were blessed for the new school year. The principal welcomed all students and advised them of the importance of learning, discipline and achieving one s best. The church was filled with students as enrolments at the School have increased significantly, with waiting lists in some years. There are currently 338 students in the Primary School and 360 in the High School, where there are now three streams in Years 8 and 9 BEEN BLESSED Our School is now bigger than it has ever been due to the teachers dedication and outstanding results achieved by our students.

ACADEMIC FOCUS The Year 12 class of 2011 is to be congratulated for its diligent academic efforts that have resulted in outstanding results. Their results reflect the College s motto to strive for excellence as both students and staff worked together so that each student achieved his/her personal best. Six students achieved an ATAR above 90. One student achieved second place in the State in Modern Greek Extension and one student was placed second in the state for Serbian Continuers. Congratulations to all the students for their meritorious achievements! These achievements are possible due the students motivation and hard work, the professionalism and dedication of the staff and the support of each family. As a non selective school our students achievements are outstanding. A large majority of students accepted offers at universities and colleges across Sydney in a variety of fields. We wish all students the best of luck in their future studies. The following highlights attest to both the students diligence and the dedication and professionalism of the staff of St. Euphemia College High School.

Many students attained excellent results above 90% (Band 6) in various courses: Business Studies Economics English Advanced English Extension 1 Geography Legal Studies Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Modern Greek Modern Greek Extension Modern History Serbian Continuers Georgiadis Konstantin George Kordas Antigone Kordas Antigone Kordas Antigone Georgiadis Konstantin George Georgiadis, Konstantin George Antoniou Despo Georgiadis Konstantin George Milosavljevic Aleksandra Students in individual subjects performed well above the State averages, for example, the School s English Extension 1 percentage of Band 6 results was 42.85% and the State average was 26.68%. The following examples, show the School percentages of Band 6 results and the State percentages in brackets: SUBJECT Geography Legal Studies Mathematics Extension 1 Modern History SCHOOL 25% 23.07% 100% 25% STATE (8.32%) (9.72%) (35.93%) (9.99%) While the above students have received particular mention, we acknowledge the efforts and achievements of all our students in the HSC and wish them all the best in the future. We anticipate that more than 85% of our students will gain a university placement. Students of St. Euphemia College have continued to achieve We congratulate All Saints and St. Spyridon Colleges for their consistent excellent performances in the HSC. The outstanding HSC results of students attending All Saints Grammar, St. Euphemia College and St. Spyridon College are testimony to the quality and high academic standards of our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese schools. Limited places in few classes are available for enrolments. Please contact the school on: 97968240. Furthermore, many students attained results between 80% to 89% (Band 5) in the following courses: Ancient History Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Advanced English Extension 1 English Extension 2 English Standard Geography Hospitality Legal Studies Mathematics General Mathematics Modern Greek Continuers Modern Greek Extension Modern History Personal Development, Health & PE Studies of Religion Textiles & Design Aligiannis, George Ardalic, Jelena Simos, Voula Todorovic, Aleksandra Kordas, Antigone Kartsioulis, Andreas Kerasis, Maria Matakakis, Jonathon Zafiriou, Yianna Matakakis, Jonathon Milosavljevic, Aleksandra Paravinja, Georgije Aligiannis, George Ardalic, Jelena Kerasis, Maria Milosavljevic, Aleksandra Paravinja, Georgije Simos, Voula Todorovic, Aleksandra Aligiannis, George Ardalic, Jelena Milosavljevic, Aleksandra Aligiannis, George Savelos, Chelsea Maree Savelos, Chelsea Maree Costa, Alicia Ergos, Terry Hantes, Stephanie Matakakis, Jonathon Yiorkas, Sozos Bechara, Nicholas Kordas, Antigone Ergos, Terry Psarianos, Dimitra Trousas, Michael Aligiannis, George Antoniou, Despo Hantes, Stephanie Italos, Chrysovalanta Taliai, Kani Chanelle Italos, Chrysovalanta Savva, Maria Skribias, Maria Taliai, Kani Chanelle Ardalic, Jelena Milosaljevic, Aleksandra Georgiadis, Konstantin George Matakakis, Jonathon Psarianos, Dimitra Kerasis, Maria Milosavljevic, Aleksandra Simos, Voula

SERBIAN CONTINUERS

GREEK DANCING Greek Dancing has always played an important role in the Greek way of life. This year we are very fortunate to have Paroula Thurban join our School as the new Greek Dancing teacher. Paroula will incorporate dance, drama and the use of the Greek language to inspire our students to learn to dance. The infants classes will have Greek dancing incorporated into their daily timetable as indicated below at a cost of $50 a term, payable directly to Ms Paroula. Years 3-6 will have the opportunity to attend Greek Dancing classes on Tuesday afternoon from 3:15 to 4:15pm, also at a cost of $50 a term. High School students can attend on Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:15, also at a cost of $50 a term which is to be payed directly to Ms Paroula. Kindergarten Greek Dancing Year 1 Greek Dancing Year 2 Greek Dancing Years 3 to 6 Greek Dancing Thursday 2.00 to 3.00pm Friday 1:20 to 2:15pm Friday 2:15 to 3:10pm Tuesday 3:15-4:15pm Years 7-12 Greek Dancing Tuesday- 4:15-5:15 In ancient times, dance along with music, writing and physical exercise, was the basis of the educational system. Today we understand that by introducing children to dance and movement at a young age will help them develop and mature physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Above all, dancing enhances their skills of coordination, balance, flexibility, strength discipline stamina and memory. Kyria Paroula has been a significant contributor to the preservation of Greek culture throughout her 46 years of teaching the Greek language, dance, music and drama. K. Paroula and I, her daughter Nicole Englezos are extremely happy and excited to become a part of St Euphemia College. We will not only focus on teaching your child traditional Greek dance but also endeavour to inspire the love and passion we both share, in what we believe to be a vital part of our Greek culture and heritage dance, music and drama.

ΝΕΑ ΤΟΥ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟΥ ΚΑΛΩΣΟΡΙΣΜΑ Ευχόμαστε σε όλες τις οικογένειες του Κολλεγίου της Αγίας Ευφημίας Καλή Χρονιά. Επίσης καλωσορίζουμε τις καινούριες οικογένειες και καθηγητές που ήρθαν στο σχολείο μας. Ευχόμαστε σε όλους μια ευχάριστη και δημιουργική χρονιά. Το προσωπικό και οι γονείς του Κολλεγίου συνεργάζονται για να δημιουργήσουν ένα θετικό περιβάλλον, για όλους τους μαθητές μας. ΝΕΟ ΔΙΔΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΟ Η ενορία του σχολείου θα ήθελε να καλωσορίσει το νέο διδακτικό προσωπικό στο Κολλέγιο μας. Ο ιερέας Παναγιώτης Μαυρομμάτης, εκτός από Πατέρας της Ενορίας του Μπάγκσταουν, θα αναλάβει καθήκοντα και ως εκπαιδευτικός στα Νέα Ελληνικά, στα Θρησκευτικά και στη Φυσική Αγωγή. Επίσης καλωσορίζουμε τις καθηγήτριες κα Ryan και κα Zeidan που επιστρέφουν από μητρική άδεια (Maternity Leave). ΕΤΗΣΙΟΙ ΚΟΛΥΜΒΗΤΙΚΟΙ ΑΓΩΝΕΣ Οι ετήσιοι κολυμβητικοί Αγώνες θα γίνουν την Πέμπτη 9 Φεβρουαρίου στο Birrong Swimming Centre. Οι γονείς/κηδεμόνες είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι. Όλοι οι μαθητές που θα πετύχουν 1 η, 2 η και 3 η θέση στους σχολικούς αγώνες κολύμβησης θα πάρουν μέρος στους Κολυμβητικούς Αγώνες SWISSA. Ευχόμεθα σε όλους τους μαθητές καλή επιτυχία. ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣΜΟΣ Ο εκκλησιασμός στο Κολλέγιο μας είναι υποχρεωτικός. Οι ημέρες εκκλησιασμού για το Φεβρουάριο είναι ως εξής: Α - Γ Γυμνασίου Α - Γ Λυκείου Κυριακή 12 Φεβρουαρίου και ώρα 9.30π.μ. Κυριακή 19 Φεβρουαρίου και ώρα 9.30π.μ. ΚΑΤΑΣΚΗΝΩΣΗ ΤΗΣ Α ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟΥ Καλωσορίζουμε τους μαθητές της Α Γυμνασίου. Η κατασκήνωση των μαθητών της Α Γυμνασίου έχει οργανωθεί για να βοηθήσει τα παιδιά στην ομαλή προσαρμογή τους από το δημοτικό στο γυμνάσιο. Τα παιδιά θα πάνε στην κατασκήνωση από τη Δευτέρα 6 Φεβρουαρίου έως την Τετάρτη 8 Φεβρουαρίου. Ευχόμαστε στους μαθητές να περάσουν ευχάριστα, δημιουργώντας νέες φιλίες. Στην κατασκήνωση θα παρευρίσκονται και μαθητές της Β Λυκείου για καθοδήγηση και συμπαράσταση. ΑΚΑΔΗΜΑΪΚΕΣ ΕΠΙΤΥΧΙΕΣ

Συγχαίρουμε τους τελειόφοιτους μαθητές μας του 2011 που δούλεψαν σκληρά και εξασφάλισαν εξαιρετικά αποτελέσματα στις απολυτήριες εξετάσεις του HSC. Τα αποτελέσματα των μαθητών μας απεικονίζουν το έμβλημα του Κολλεγίου μας «Τέλειοι Γίνεσθε». Έξι συνολικά μαθητές μας πήραν γενικό βαθμό άνω του 90 (ATAR). Ένας από τους μαθητές μας βγήκε δεύτερος στην πολιτεία στα Προχωρημένα Ελληνικά (Extension Greek) και μια άλλη μαθήτρια βγήκε δεύτερη στην πολιτεία στα Σέρβικα. Συγχαρητήρια στους μαθητές μας. Τα αξιοσημείωτα αποτελέσματα των μαθητών μας έγιναν εφικτά λόγω της σκληρής δουλειάς αλλά και αφοσίωσης των μαθητών αλλά και των καθηγητών μας. Σε ένα μεγάλο αριθμό μαθητών μας προσφέρθηκαν θέσεις σε διάφορα πανεπιστήμια και κολλέγια. Τους ευχόμαστε όλους καλή επιτυχία στις μελλοντικές τους σπουδές. ΑΠΟΥΣΙΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΘΗΤΕΣ ΠΟΥ ΑΠΟΧΩΡΟΥΝ ΕΓΚΑΙΡΩΣ Όταν θα απουσιάσουν μαθητές μας από το σχολείο, οι γονείς είναι υποχρεωμένοι να τηλεφωνήσουν στο σχολείο ή να στείλουν ηλεκτρονικό μήνυμα (email) στην διεύθυνση ehantes@steuphemia.nsw.edu.au Μόλις επανέλθουν στο σχολείο, οι μαθητές πρέπει να παρουσιάσουν δικαιολογητικό υπογραμμένο από τους γονείς/κηδεμόνες. Όσοι μαθητές φτάνουν στο σχολείο αργοπορημένοι πρέπει επίσης να φέρουν δικαιολογητικό που θα εξηγά τους λόγους. Επιπροσθέτως, οι μαθητές δεν έχουν την αυτόνομη άδεια να φύγουν πριν από τον καθορισμένο χρόνο από το σχολείο. Για να φύγουν νωρίς πρέπει να προβάλλουν γραπτή έγκριση των γονέων/κηδεμόνων. Χ. Χειράκης Διευθυντής