The Establishment of St George College

St George College was established so as to:

  • Ensure the effective teaching and learning of the Orthodox faith and that of the Modern Greek language.
  • Provide excellence in education through high quality teaching and learning programs.
  • Provide an additional and credible educational choice for parents.

 

The Motto of our College

The motto of our College have been designed to accurately and succinctly convey to all our core business. More specifically:

  • The motto of our College "AIEN APIΣTEYEIN" meaning "ALWAYS EXCELLING" provides the impetus and the required focus for every member of the College community to strive to achieve their best in every facet of each and every endeavour.

 

The Emblem of our College

St George College Logo
  • The emblem of our College includes the shield of St George with the Holy Cross at its centre affirming the centrality and importance of our Orthodox Faith in our daily lives and makes explicit our spiritual and administrative links to our parent community of St George Thebarton and Western Suburbs Inc.
  • The intersection of the olive branch and the sprig of wattle symbolize the meeting and interaction of the Australian and Greek cultures in the true sense of multiculturalism and as a critical precondition to effective and constructive local and global citizenship as well as a deliberate approach to the planning and delivery of our educational programs.

 

Aspirations

Graduates of St George College will exemplify:

  • knowledge about the Orthodox faith and its relevance and importance in their daily lives
  • attributes derived from a comprehensive curriculum that has provided quality learning outcomes covering academic, spiritual, moral, cultural, physical and social development
  • personal integrity, self-confidence and care and compassion for others
  • effective communication and quality interpersonal relationship skills
  • a sense of identity and pride in their cultural and linguistic heritage
  • a sense of social responsibility and social justice
  • the ability to deal with change in all its dimensions
  • the benefits derived from experiencing congruence between the values of the home and the college
  • leadership qualities and team-work skills
  • creativity, problem solving, thinking skills
  • literacy and numeracy skills in English
  • competence in Modern Greek
  • knowledge about Greek culture and its influence on humanity
  • knowledge about the contribution of Greek-Australians to the development and growth of Australia
  • a sound understanding of a third language
  • knowledge about multiculturalism and have a positive attitude towards difference and diversity
  • understanding about the importance of good nutrition and physical activity as key aspects of their personal health and well-being
  • competence in the use of information technology and knowledge about its role and influence in society
  • understanding the importance of environmental sustainability
  • strong foundations for lifelong and lifewide learning
  • skills, knowledge and understandings that maximize post schooling options including further education, training and employment