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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
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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.