From our very beginning, twenty-five years ago, our aim has been, and always will be, to promote educational excellence within a caring environment. At St Spyridon College, building on a tradition that goes back over 4,000 years, our primary purpose is to prepare our students to take their place in a rapidly changing world confidently and successfully.
Our mission is to develop the whole person. Strong in mind, healthy in body, filled with love, faith and compassion. Fine young people, able to make a conscious and positive contribution to the well being of our Australian community.
This has not meant any decline in academic standards. Rather the opposite. In 2006, 23% of students achieved a University Admissions Index (UAI) above 90%. 33% achieved 90% or greater in at least one or more of their subjects. And 90% of students have now begun Tertiary studies.
None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary support we have received from parents, friends, business and the wider community over the years. You can be very proud of your achievements for you have created a jewel in Maroubra’s crown.
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Together, we’ve come a long way.
In 2005, the Technology wing was completed at the Senior School:
- 2 Visual Arts Centres
- 1 Design and Technology room
- 1 Food Technology room fully equipped with commercial catering equipment
- 2 Computer / IT rooms
- 4 General Learning areas
- Year 12 Common room
- Upper School Study room
- Canteen
What we need to move forward.
Stage 1
- Expansion of library
- Library IT annex
- Expansion of staff facilities
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- 2 General Purpose Learning areas
- 25 vehicle car park
- New Colonnade in courtyard
Stage 2
- Sports and Performing Arts Centre incorporating:
• Drama spaces
• Music rooms
• Gymnasium
Stage 3
- Change rooms for male and female actors
- Preparation facilities and storerooms
- Toilets
- Light and Sound room
- Indoor sports court
- Recreational space
- 50 meter sprint surface
- Bell Tower
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Depth and continuity. Where our future lies.
These new buildings are not a luxury. Neither should they be seen as a cost. Rather, they are an investment in the future, an investment in the lives of your children, the community and ultimately, in Australia.
Against this investment, we have set ourselves seven strategic goals:
Goal one: Our students will experience a dynamic, exciting learning culture that is firmly focussed on the future.
Goal two: Our students’ social, physical and spiritual well being will play a major part in everything we do.
Goal three: We will initiate exemplary programs in Student Leadership, Community Action and Global Connections.
Goal four: We will actively foster students’ appreciation of the beautiful things in life; art, music, literature, drama.
Goal five: We will continue to support every initiative possible to further enrich our educators’ knowledge and practice of their profession and their continuing commitment to it.
Goal six: We will reach out to the community and ensure the financial future of our College is secure.
Goal seven: To make all of this possible, we must add the new buildings necessary to support our continuing pursuit of excellence across all fronts.
It cannot happen without you.
You, our parents, our friends and supporters have made St Spyridon College what it is today. A place where a real love of learning is a way of life and a genuine respect for all human beings second nature. What it will be in the future, depends on you. But we are eternal optimists and Stage 1 will commence building in 2008. And while not everyone has the resources to make large financial donations, there are many other ways, not necessary financial, in which you can help build the future for this wonderful school.
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