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St Euphemia Newsletter 1

December 2016 Enquiries: Phone: (02) 9796 8240 Email: [email protected] http://www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au/

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ENROLLING NOW for 2017 (All year levels)

Enquiries: Phone: (02) 9796 8240 Email: [email protected]

www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au

We wish all families of the College a

Merry Christmas and a safe and joyous holiday!

Καλά Χριστούγεννα και

Ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος – 2017!

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au/


Holy Communion Presentation Night All students will be attending church on Wednesday

morning, 7 December.

They are all encouraged to prepare and partake of

Holy Communion.

The Principal and staff of the College invite all

parents/guardians, students and friends to attend

the Annual Presentation Evening on Wednesday, 7

December at 6 30 pm for a 7 00pm start in the

School Hall. It is a wonderful occasion where we

celebrate the achievements of our students.

All students are expected to attend in full school

uniform, as the final yearly reports are distributed

at the end of the evening.

Congratulations to all students for their diligence

in achieving their best!

St Euphemia High School Newsletter December 2016

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Term Dates

Term 4 ends for all students on Wednesday, 7

December.

We wish all families a Merry Christmas and a Happy

New Year.

School resumes for students on Tuesday, 31

January for all students K-12.


Year 12 Retreat

In Term 4, the new Year 12 class of 2017 embarked on a journey and adventure to the gorgeous Gold Coast as a

part of our spiritual retreat. Despite having to wake up at an absurd hour of the morning in order to be on the

bus at school at 5:30, we managed as a grade to overcome this first speed hump in the adventure, by blaring out

our favourite tunes with enthusiasm on the way to the airport.

After arriving on the Gold Coast, we headed straight for Wet and Wild. This of course lived up to all expectations,

as the stunning weather, enthralling rides, overpriced food and end of the day ball games contributed to the

success of the time we spent there. After a long and loud bus ride up into North Tamborine Mountain, we arrived

at our living quarters.

Our first night ended with Father Peter’s insightful spiritual presentation, outlining what we can do as Christians

to help those in need around us and why we need to be grateful for the possessions we have. The main message

we were able to take from this was that people in the world today have absolutely nothing, and as servants of

God, we are called to do something about this.

Day 2 began with a bang...literally. At 6:30, the teachers were knocking on our doors to wake us up so we could

start the dreaded bus ride to Movie World. The encouragement we provided for our fellow peers and teachers

in order to overcome the stress of getting onto a ride, foreshadowed our talk after dinner. Miss Leodis spoke to

us about the positive and negative implications of stress in the HSC year, and the ways in which we can

manipulate our stress to motivate us into performing well.

On Day 3, we went to the place where dreams are made, visiting both Dreamworld and White Water World.

While the rides were exhilarating our stomachs were left up in the air. However, our hearts go out to the families

who lost loved ones in the unexpected tragedy which occurred in the week after our trip. Just like the other days

of our trip, the Gold Coast put on an excellent show of weather, and we were able to enjoy the refreshing water

park after our long day. To end this memorable day, we partook in a ‘onesie’ night where we participated in

various activities as teams with all our peers. As a result, through the laughs, failures and pasta tower successes,

we grew closer as a group.

By our final day, getting out of bed became a strenuous and resented task, as all we wanted to do was sleep.

Despite this, we were awoken by the beauty of the Church of St Anna where we had the opportunity to

participate in Divine Liturgy. The church committee was kind enough to invite us all for morning tea afterwards,

where we had the opportunity to talk to Father Romanos, and take selfies with him in order to mark this

memorable experience. To conclude our retreat, we were back on the bus for the short trip to Surfers’ Paradise

where we could relax by the beach for the rest of the afternoon, before our flight in the evening.

We would like to thank Ms Psimaris for organising such an unforgettable trip as well as Father Peter, Mr

Dialektakis and Ms Leodis for taking time away from their families and making this an experience that we will

never forget.

Angelika Turner


High Tea

On Friday, 11 November, St Euphemia College held a Breast Cancer Awareness High Tea in memory of Lynne

Viles who recently passed away. I would like to thank Ms Wassef and the Year 11 Hospitality class who worked

tirelessly to cater for the High Tea, Ms Iliasiewicz for donating one of the raffle hampers and cupcakes, as well

as Jenny Papadam one of our ex students who demonstrated Jamberry nails and donated her commission.

It was a successful afternoon whereby our High Tea, raffles, selling Pink Ribbon pens and pins, as well as Jamberry

sales allowed us to raise $1000.00, matching a further school contribution of $1000.00.

Ms Omeros


Year 7 Greek Excursion

On 31 October 2016, Year 7 participated at an excursion at the University of Sydney. (It looked like Hogwarts!)

We arrived and were separated into 3 groups with our tour guide. The supervisor took us around the Museum

and our first stop was a room full of artefacts. Year 7 got to feel and touch artefacts from places such as Pompeii,

Ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Imperial Europe. Some of the artefacts were more than 2000 years old! When

we finished our activity on investigating Ancient artefacts, we headed up to the Nicholson Museum, which is a

part of Sydney University. The tour guide explained to us about the mummification of Ancient Egyptians and

several Gods and Goddesses. Our group even got to see Ancient Sarcophagus of Kings and Queens (Royalty)

Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, statues of Ancient Greece and Egyptians, an ancient skull and can optic jars. We then

headed off to see the Lego reconstruction of Pompeii and an Ancient Greek Goddess. Our grade had an amazing

time at this extraordinary place, and I’m sure we’ll visit sometime soon.

Later on we arrived at the Athenian Restaurant on Barrack Street, Sydney. As soon as we got there, the waiters

greeted us and we sat down with our friends. Soon after our Greek food was served. Our appetizers, tzatziki,

tarama and bread were on the table waiting for us to dig in. the entrées, lamb, chicken souvlaki with potatoes

and sweet potatoes then came10 minutes later. They were very tasty!

The main meal of the day was meatballs with rice. Our grade loved it! Our grade is extremely thank full and

would like to thank Ms Hirakis, Mr Theodoulou, Ms Prevezanos, Ms Roditis and a special thank you to Mr Hirakis.

Phoebe Divanis Katerina Reskakis


St Euphemia Remembers

Along with similar services held throughout schools across the country and overseas, St Euphemia College held

a Commemorative Service marking Remembrance Day on Friday, 11 November 2016.

This is a significant annual event at the College which highlights the special importance of this day in

remembering those who have given their lives in numerous conflicts throughout history so we can enjoy the

freedoms we have today.

The Flanders Poppy is a flower that has been used since 1921 to commemorate military personnel who have

died in war. During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated

battlefields of northern France and Belgium. All present at the Commemorative Service wore poppies which

were made by Year 7 students at the College.

The Service was conducted by Father Peter Mavrommatis and the Masters of Ceremonies duties were carried

out by the High School Captains John Allagiannis and Alexandra Janes. The School Coordinator, Ms Zafiriou and

two student representatives laid a wreath in memory of the fallen. Teachers, staff and students from Years 6 to

Year 12 attended. As is customary, a minute’s silence was held at 11 am. The service was concluded with the

singing of the National Anthems of Australia and Greece.


ΘΕΙΑ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ Την Τετάρτη 7 Δεκεμβρίου θα έχουμε εκκλησιασμό για όλους τους μαθητές. Οι μαθητές θα έχουν την ευκαιρία να μεταλάβουν αν έχουν προετοιμαστεί κατάλληλα.

ΑΠΟΝΟΜΗ ΒΡΑΒΕΙΩΝ Ο Διευθυντής και οι καθηγητές του Κολλεγίου προσκαλούν τους γονείς/κηδεμόνες, μαθητές και φίλους στην ετήσια βραδιά Απονομής Βραβείων. Η βραδιά έχει οργανωθεί για την Τετάρτη 7 Δεκεμβρίου, ώρα 6.30μ.μ. στην αίθουσα του σχολείου. Η Απονομή Βραβείων είναι μια σημαντική βραδιά γιατί δίνεται η ευκαιρία στους μαθητές να βραβευτούν για τις ακαδημαϊκές ικανότητές τους. Οι μαθητές πρέπει να παρευρεθούν με την σχολική στολή τους. Επίσης, στο τέλος της βραδιάς θα δοθούν οι έλεγχοι στους μαθητές. Συγχαρητήρια σε όλους τους μαθητές.

ΠΡΩΤΟ ΤΡΙΜΗΝΟ 2017 Το τέταρτο τρίμηνο για τους μαθητές τελειώνει την Τετάρτη 7 Δεκεμβρίου. Ευχόμαστε στις οικογένειες του Κολλεγίου Καλά Χριστούγεννα και χαρούμενες διακοπές. Η σχολική χρονιά του 2017 για τους μαθητές Κ-12 θα αρχίσει την Τρίτη, 31 Ιανουαρίου. Χ. Χειράκης Διευθυντής

ΝΕΑ ΤΟΥ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟΥ

ST. EUPHEMIA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

SUBJECT WORKBOOKS/EQUIPMENT

YEAR 7, 2017

SUBJECT TYPE QUANTITY English

Literacy

320 page exercise book Combined Dictionary/Thesaurus 128 page exercise book

1 1 1

Human Society & Its

Environment: Geography

128 page exercise book 1

Human Society & Its

Environment: History

128 page exercise book

1

Mathematics

Numeracy

240 page Grid book Geometric Instrument Set 240 page exercise book Calculator - CASIO fx-82AU PLUS II (available for purchase from the School)

1 1 1 1

Modern Greek Studymate Premium, 240 page, A4 size,

Hardcover exercise book 64 page exercise book Greek/English Dictionary

1

1 1

Music Music book 1 Personal

Development/Health/PE 192 page - A4 size exercise book

1

Science 320 page exercise book 128 page exercise book (Draft)

1 1

Studies of Religion 192 page - A4 size exercise book Display Folder

1 1

Technology Technology Textbooks (bought from school – ($12.00 total)

Display Folder

3

1 Visual Arts A4 Visual Arts Process Diary

Visual Arts Fees ($17 for consumables) 1

Note: The same display folder is not to be used in other subject

areas.

Please refer to the school’s website in the event this sheet is lost.



SUBJECT WORKBOOKS/EQUIPMENT FOR

YEAR 8, 2017


Literacy

320 page exercise book Dictionary/Thesaurus 128 page exercise book

1 1 1

Human Society & Its Environment:

Geography

128 page exercise book 1

Human Society & Its

Environment: History

128 page exercise book

1

Mathematics

Numeracy

240 page Grid book 240 page exercise book Geometric Instrument Set Calculator - CASIO fx-82AU PLUS II (available for purchase from the School)

1 1 1 1



1

1 1

Music Music book 1 Personal

Development/Health/PE 192 page - A4 size exercise book

1


1 1

Studies of Religion 192 page - A4 size exercise book Display Folder

1 1

Technology Technology Textbooks (bought from school – ($12.00 total)

Display Folder

3

1 Visual Arts A4 Visual Arts Process Diary

Visual Arts Fees ($25 for consumables) 1

Note: The same display folder is not to be used in other subject areas.

Please refer to the school’s website in the event this sheet is lost.



SUBJECT WORKBOOKS/EQUIPMENT

FOR YEAR 9 & 10, 2017


Literacy

320 page exercise book Dictionary/Thesaurus 128 page exercise book

1 1 1

Human Society & Its Environment 160 page exercise book Display Folder

2 1

Mathematics

Numeracy

240 page exercise book 240 Grid book Geometric Instrument Set Calculator - CASIO fx-82AU PLUS II (available for purchase from the School)

1 1 1 1



1

1 1

Personal Development/Health/PE 192 page – A4 size exercise book

1

Studies of Religion 128 page exercise book

1


1 1

ELECTIVES SUBJECT TYPE QUANTITY

Commerce 240 page exercise book Display Folder

1 1

Design & Technology Design Diary (bought from school – ($12.00)

Display Folder 1 1

Drama 240 page exercise book

(Year 10) 128 page exercise book

1 1

Food Technology Design Diary (bought from school – ($12.00)

Display Folder 1 1

Graphics Technology 240 page exercise book Display Folder

1 1

Information & Software Technology 240 page exercise book Display Folder

1 1

Music Music book Display Folder

1 1

Photographic & Digital Media

Visual A4 Diary PDM (Year 9 - $30 for consumables –

payment to class teacher) PDM (Year 10 - $15 for consumables –

payment to class teacher)

1

Physical Activities & Sports Studies 192 page - A4 size exercise book 1

Textiles Technology Design Diary (bought from school – ($12.00)

Display Folder 1 1

Note: 1. Exercise books not folders are to be used in Years 9 & 10.

2. The same display folder is not to be used in other subject areas.

Please refer to the school’s website in the event this sheet is lost. www.steuphemia.nsw.edu.au

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