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Kindergarten—Year 12

Member of the:Association of Independent Schools NSW

Australian Heads of Independent Schools AssociationHeads of Independent Co-educational Schools in NSWFull Member of the Independent Sporting Association

Member of the:

st spyridon collegeSydney – Australia

It’s all about building young lives.

Highly motivated students learn in supportiveclassroom environments.

Sports develops character, health and team spirit.

Educational Excellence within a Caring Environment

A Top Australian School

A strong feeling of achievement at the end of the HSC year is shared with lifelong friends.

Mission Statement

“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-

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

and compassion, able to make a conscious and positive

contribution to the well being of the whole community.”

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

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

College attracts students of 20 different cultural backgrounds, across the

Sydney Metropolitan Area, that wish to pursue educational excellence.

St Spyridon welcomes overseas students and provides them with every

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

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

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

life-long friendships.

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

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

makes for a very rich learning environment.

Academic performance is strong, with over 90% of Year 12 students con-

tinuing to Tertiary Studies on completion of the HSC. To maximise HSC and

ATAR results, the College offers scholarships for University Entrance as well

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

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

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

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

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

of New South Wales, University of Sydney, University of Technology and

Science and Macquarie University to name a few.

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

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.

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

Orthodox College in New South Wales.

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

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

St Spyridon offers students opportunities to compete at an elite sporting

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

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

and swimming.

The College offers:

✔ Outstanding teachers with the highest qualifications, assist students’

academic success.

✔ Honours classes for student with high intellectual potential.

✔ Exemplary careers counselling for university entrance, course advice

via Careers Expos and Open Days.

✔ Excellent Higher School Certificate (HSC) results.

✔ Exemplary Academic and Pastoral Care Programmes that promote

academic achievement, personal development, student leadership,

community service, and global connections.

✔ English as a Second Language program for overseas students

✔ School and university study scholarships, including the prestigious

University of New South Wales AAA Scholarship.

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

range of subjects.

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

Students collaborate in their learning to explore new concepts.

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

Academic Excellence

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

proceeding with further studies at university or other tertiary institutions.

St Spyridon students consistently feature in Sydney newspapers and other

media as:

• First in New South Wales in a subject

• University Entrance Scholarship Winners

• University Medal Winners – First in an Undergraduate Degree or

Master’s Degree.

• Board of Studies Top All Rounders Lists

• Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers Lists

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

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.

Wide choice of Subjects

English as a second language is offered to overseas students.

Years 7-10 Years 11-12

Asian Studies Ancient History

Commerce Biology

Computing Business Studies

Design & Technology Chemistry

Drama Computing

English Drama

Food Technology Economics

Geography English

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

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.

HSC Mathematics can be fun for students.Sydney – Australia

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

Musical Talent is developed to the full.

The Principal hosts ACIE Sponsored tour of

students from Wuhan New Shine School

Educational Excellence within a Caring Environment

St. Spyridon College1130 Anzac Parade,

Maroubra NSW 2035 AustraliaContact: Enrolment Officer

P. 61 2 9311 3340 F. 61 2 9311 4532Email: [email protected]

www.stspyridon.nsw.edu.au

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

Sydney – Australia

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

Sydney Harbour Bridge Opera House Cenotaph

Sydney International Airport

St. Spyridon College

University of NSW

University of Sydney

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

St. Spyridon College B. St. Spyridon College Junior SchoolA.