Senior School Awards and Prizes
St Spyridon College Dux
“ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ” Awards
For First in Year, from Year 7 to 11
Sponsored by AHEPA NSW
Athena Pallas Awards
Athena Pallas was the Greek goddess of wisdom. She embodies intelligence and strategic thought. As a warrior goddess she is also the protector of heroes.
For the study of English literature at the Highest Level
Sponsored by the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, University of Sydney
For the study English in Year 10
Sponsored by Dr Thomas Savoulis
For the study Modern Greek Literature at the Highest Level
In memory of Georgia Polydor
For the Study of Modern Greek in Years 7, 8, 9 and 11
sponsored by The Pan Arcadian Association Foundation
For the study Modern Greek in Year 10
In memory of Georgia Polydor
For the study of Classical Greek in Years 9 and 10
sponsored by The Pan Arcadian Association Foundation
For Reading in English in three categories
Sponsored by AHEPA NSW
For Reading in Modern Greek in three categories
Sponsored by Bank of Sydney Bank
Pythagoras Awards
The Pythagoras Awards are named after the great pre-Socratic mathematician, philosopher and mystic. Born in Samos in 570 BC, he made important developments in mathematics, astronomy, and the theory of music. A characteristic quote attributed to Pythagoras: “Number is the within of all things”.
For the study of Mathematics at the Highest Level
Sponsored by the Lianos Family
For the study of Mathematics in Year 10
Sponsored by the Bank of Sydney Bank
Archimedes Awards
Born in 287 BC Archimedes is regarded as the greatest mathematician and scientist of antiquity and one of the three greatest mathematicians of all time. A famous quote from him is: “Do not disturb my circles!”
For Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Year 11
In memory of Angelica Stavropoulos
For Science in Year 10
Sponsored by the Delphi Bank
Herodotus Prize
Herodotus (484-ca. 425 BCE), the ‘Father of History’, is one of the primary sources for information on ancient lands and peoples, including anthropological, geographical, and other information. His pre-eminence as the inventor of the methodology and philosophy of history are undisputed.
For the Study of Ancient History at the Highest Level
Sponsored by The Cyprus Hellene Club
For the study of Modern History at the Highest level
Sponsored by The Cyprus Hellene Club
Phidias Prize
Phidias (born 500 B.C) is one of the greatest sculptors the world has ever seen. His recognition has been guaranteed by the praise of ancient writers, as well as his profound impact on the development of Roman, Renaissance and contemporary art. His statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
For the Study of Visual Arts at the Highest Level
Sponsored by the Tsaconas family
Xenios Award
As Xenios, the god Zeus was patron of travellers. The word “Xenos” denotes both stranger and guest. The offer of hospitality was a sacred obligation to the Greeks. Ritual forms of hospitality are central themes in Greek literature, and include the exchange of gifts.
For the study of Hospitality at the highest level
Sponsored by the St Spyridon Ladies Auxiliary Committee
Agora Award
In Ancient Greek cities, the Agora was a space where citizens gathered to conduct business for commercial, political and even religious and military purposes. As such it was the centre of city life and a distinctive feature of Greek and Hellenic cities across the ancient world.
For Business Studies at the Highest Level
Sponsored by Nicholas Simitzis
Orthodox Studies Award
For Orthodox Studies in Years 7 – 10
In memory of the Very Reverend John Evangelinidis and
Presvitera Lefkothea Evangelinides
Goldstein Award
For Leadership by Example
In memory of the late George N. Pappas AM, MBE and Marina Pappas
Peter Garrett Award
For Excellence in Music in Year 12
Prizes
First in each subject for Years 7 to 12