Every summer, for one month, St. Lawrence runs a highly successful, action-packed, fun-filled summer programme suited to children aged from three to fourteen. Yet again this year, SLC is the place to be as we are busy preparing a productive and enjoyable course of activities for your children from June 20th to July 15th. 

This year, our children under the age of 7 will follow an English based programme full of activities, language and sports, while children over 7 have the option of three specific programmes: English Language, Sports or Creative Art & Drama .

We offer exceptional tuition in English language, sport, dance, chess, recycled art, 3D paper architecture art, robotics, yoga, field games/survivor field/parkour, mini golf, roller skating, crafts, drama, music fun and many more activities.

At St. Lawrence College, we actively encourage our pupils to develop independence, confidence and leadership skills.

We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity, building life skills and having fun.

Do join us for an unforgettable summer adventure.

Registration is now open and we look forward to seeing your child/children on Monday 20th June at 9:00 a.m. for the start of an exciting summer.

Please contact the Registrar, Mrs. Emily Naoum, for further details, either by email or by phone at +30210 8917000

On Thursday 26th April 2018, a wonderful evening of entertainment was held at the school. Children from both the Junior and Senior schools returned for an event in which they showed off a marvellous array of talents and skills that they have been working at for some time in preparation for the show. There were young dancers from our Junior Dance and Movement Club; Ms Tsirigoti's Senior and Year 6 Greek Dance Clubs; pupils in the Senior Drama Club; our choir, the St Lawrence Singers; as well as a wide range of musicians who receive tuition at school on instruments ranging from the piano, the violin, the guitar and drums too. 

The audience was delighted to view such a fine combination of pieces: both dramatic and musical, both traditional and modern. Congratulations are in order to all who took part, pupils and staff, as their efforts resulted in a successful evening all round. Well done to all!

The SLC Forensics team once again participated in this year’s Panhellenic Forensics Tournament which was held at ACS on the 8^th – 11^th March, competing against 19 other schools from different parts of Greece.

After many practices on Saturdays, the team made the school proud with an impressive number of finalists: 2 in the Oral Interpretation of Literature category (1 Dramatic, 1 Comic) and 3 in the Duet Acting Category (1 Dramatic, 2 Comic), which made it 5 in all, and 2 Honourable Mentions. The Debaters were also very successful in reaching the Semi Finals. Overall, this gave the team the 4^th place.

Many thanks to all the coaches who helped: the Head Coach, Ms Stafford; the Debate Coach Mr Courts; Ms Grivas, Ms Iliadou, Ms Kladouchou, Ms Kouvari and our own SLC graduate Eirini Geleklidis. Congratulations to all the participants for representing the school so successfully.

In an annual tradition of remembering the sacrifices and courage of those before us, St Lawrence College had a number of memorable events to mark the national day of remembrance in Greece - 28th October.

Under the guidance of Ms Tsirigoti and the Greek department, the children of Years 5 and 6 in the Junior School performed a beautiful piece which saw them show empathy and understanding of the great hardship and suffering that the people of Greece endured during the harsh war years. 

Over in the senior school, the national day was celebrated with a play presented by pupils of Years 8-11, members of the Greek Drama Club. The play was a dramatized adaptation of the second part of the Alki Zei’s novel Petros’ War on the topic of the Nazi Occupation in Greece and the changes in people’s lives. At the same time, a PowerPoint presentation showed images, audio and video extracts from that time.

Very well done to the children and staff who gave us every reason to feel proud of their heartfelt performance.

Among the many clubs that St. Lawrence College pupils can choose from, we are especially proud of the following:

Greek Drama Club

Pupils of all nationalities and from all school years are encouraged to join this club, which meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays during break times.

The aim of the Greek Drama Club is to present something innovative for Greek National Celebrations, something of interest, but always related to that particular period in history. This usually includes a short play, Greek dances and songs.

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club meets once a week, usually on Fridays, and is open to all pupils in the senior school.

The aim of the club is to promote and raise awareness and understanding of environmental issues, to instil a sense of responsibility and personal commitment to protect and preserve the environment and to encourage pupils to learn more about some of the most important issues facing the world today –i.e. the benefits of recycling at home, endangered species, pollution, deforestation, and the fragility of the rainforests.

Another important objective of the club is also to give support to Greek environmental organisations, such as Arktouros and the Turtle Rescue Centre, by arranging visits and holding fundraising events.

Greek Support Club

The Greek Support Club aims to offer help to those who encounter difficulties with their Greek language skills. The club is open to native and non-native speakers alike, as well as to pupils from all years. It meets every Thursday at lunch time but participating pupils are encouraged to go and seek help any time they deem it necessary.

Yearbook Club

• The Yearbook that is produced each year is a highly prized possession for every pupil and continues to give those pupils great joy long after they leave our school. For that reason, it is important that the Yearbook is produced to the highest of standards – and that is the job of the Yearbook Club. This club is open to pupils from all years, but it is usually senior members of the school body who are the most productive in it.
• The aim of the Yearbook Club is for members to:
• Proof read yearbook pages which are being put together and critically assess them for necessary changes.
• Gather information/interview graduating pupils for the graduate page.
• Get assignments from departments or year groups to be used as resources.
• Promote regular contact with subject teachers so that club members keep abreast of events.
• Categorize resources gathered by grade, department or theme.
• Write text to go with the photographs that are to be used in the yearbook.
• Offer new ideas for the yearbook.
• Act as photographers if they wish and take photos of sporting events/other events for potential use.

Meetings happen about once per month, so that members can check on their combined progress and arrange new assignments. They usually take place during lunch break, however senior pupils often meet whenever they have free time during the day.

The main aim of the Forensics Club is to train pupils in the skills of public speaking and in investigating the spoken and written word in many of its forms. Practices take place during lunchtime on weekdays as well as on Saturdays in the run up to competitions. The club is open to all pupils of the senior school. The team, which represents St. Lawrence College at the annual Panhellenic Forensics Association Tournament, is chosen through try-outs.

The Panhellenic Forensics Tournament is a four-day tournament, where 18-22 schools with over 400 participants regularly take part. Participants compete in a number of events:

• Oral Interpretation of Literature (comic or dramatic)
• Duet Acting (comic or dramatic)
• Impromptu Speaking
• Original Oratory
• Group Discussion
• Debate                

St. Lawrence College has been participating, with great success, in the Panhellenic Forensics Association Tournament for the last 15 years, with a large number of pupils reaching the finals and achieving firsts in all the events. We have also consistently ranked in the top three schools in Greece and have won the Debate Cup several times. Overall, Forensics is one of the most vibrant and stimulating clubs in the school, with a reputation for ongoing excellence.

There are other competitions, tournaments and events that happen during the year both between schools and within our school. Many of these are specifically aimed at younger members of the Forensics and debate club. Above all, this active, vibrant community of performers and debaters develops key skills through an exciting and stimulating experience. Come along and find out!

Twenty Senior Drama Club pupils of St. Lawrence College paid homage on Friday 19th February to the great Bard of Avon who died in 1616. The stage became their world as they enacted “The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet”. A difficult play in Shakespearean English, the Drama club pupils worked hard to bring this production together. With Nathan Marks as Romeo Montague and Rosie Vorri as Juliet Capulet, the stage was set for the magic of Shakespeare’s play to emerge.

Casting plays is not always easy and yet each and every one of the cast rose to the occasion and gave their best, at the performance that evening. From the excellent piano accompaniment courtesy of Theodora Gyftaki, to the make-up application backstage by Ema Rankovic, each member of the cast discovered their potential both on stage and backstage, making the production a success. Lord Capulet, played by Rebecca Jackson and Lord Montague played by Nicholas Demenopoulos joined hands at the end of the play, leaving the audience to ponder on the wisdom they gained through tragedy. Lady Capulet played by Tess Poulimenakos looked sadly up at her husband and held onto his arm. Benvolio played by Rea Karkabi looked down at the tragic body of Paris, played by Nefeli Vitoraki and Kostas Vitalis, Isabella Allen, Akim Valetov, the Hagis brothers Nicholas and Andreas, and Artem Shtefan were left to ponder on the tragedies that had befallen them all.

All in all, the performance was a great success, giving pupils the opportunity to explore their inner potential, share their talents with us and enhance their self-esteem.  The delightful nurse played by Christina Grammatikopoulos and the wise monk played by Yannis Apostolakopoulos, left us with a smile throughout the performance and the beautiful voice of Angela Frangos singing the theme song from Romeo and Juliet, carried with it, the image and hope for ‘a new world – a world of shining hope.. for you and me.’

Director Lindy McMullin was supported by Panagiotis Spiroudis on lighting and audio help, Virginia Poulimenakou’s wonderful scenery, Yiannis Kotsomitis’ technical support and Dimitris Zafiris’ stage development.

Extra-curricular clubs are a great way to make new friends, get fit or learn new skills in a safe environment. You can find a whole range of clubs available at St. Lawrence College -from infant yoga to chess.

We offer both Daytime Clubs during lunchtime/school hours, and Afternoon Clubs from 3:30 – 4:30pm, to children from Foundation Stage 1 up to Year 6.These cover a wide array of activities that make full use of our outstanding facilities, including a 25-metre outdoor heated swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor artificial pitch, as well as a four-court sports hall for indoor sports, such as basketball and volleyball.

Team sports
Many of our clubs promote team building and physical activity through indoor and outdoor sports, such as football, rugby, tennis, basketball, yoga, karate, rhythmics, and more. We are fortunate to have professional coaches who use their expertise to provide high quality coaching to all participating pupils.

Swimming
Swimming is a life-saving skill and can also be the beginning of many enjoyable water experiences. At St. Lawrence College, we offer afternoon swimming lessons to pupils from 2 ½ to 18 years of age, taught by friendly, caring and fully qualified instructors. Structured, planned lessons cater for all abilities, from water confidence classes right through to advanced club swimming.

Music
At St. Lawrence we believe that music is a creative and social art to be enjoyed by all and we are proud to be offering to our children the opportunity to enjoy musical experiences in our After-school Music School and Orchestra.

The Music School offers instrumental tuition in piano, violin, guitar and flute and provides children with the chance to prepare for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Examinations.

The Orchestra is great opportunity for budding musicians to display their ability by rehearsing once a week and practising along with other musicians for school concerts.

Other clubs
Other club activities provided throughout the year include the Junior School Choirs, Greek Drama/Dance for National holiday celebrations, Eco-council, Chess and Art Club.

Practical details
At the end of the summer term, families receive letters with all the available choices for both Daytime and Afternoon Clubs to be offered the following academic year. Included in the letter is the intended age group and the cost, if any, of each club.

The timetable/daily programme is drawn up in a way that provides children with varying and engaging activities throughout the year.

Most clubs (e.g. football/drama) are very popular and as a result they may have a waiting list. It’s important to register sooner rather than later, since all places are subject to availability.

An after-school activities shuttle bus service is available, with several drop off points, for those pupils who cannot be picked up directly from school by their parent/guardian.

“Argonautic Expedition”

On Thursday, 20th March, the Years 3 and 4 pupils had the exciting opportunity to watch the play “Argonautic Expedition” (Αργοναυτική Εκστρατεία) at the Christmas Theatre. The performance was a captivating journey into Greek mythology, bringing the ancient myth of Jason and the Argonauts to life in a way that was both engaging and educational. The play skilfully introduced the children to the story of Phrixus and Elle, setting the stage for the legendary Golden Fleece and its importance in the adventure that would follow.

As the story unfolded, the pupils were transported into the mythical world of ancient Greece, starting with Jason’s birth in Iolkos and his upbringing by the wise Centaur Chiron on Mount Pelion. The play vividly portrayed Jason’s thrilling quest with the Argonauts, captivating the audience with its dramatic scenes and colourful characters. The children were enthralled by the performance, enjoying the blend of mythology, action, and adventure. It was an unforgettable experience that deepened their understanding of Greek mythology while keeping them fully engaged in the story.

Our school hosted the annual over 16 girls’ volleyball and boys’ football on Monday the 4th of November.
Six schools took part in each of the tournaments. Our girls finished in 1st place having lost only one set all day!
The boys in dramatic fashion scored a last-minute equaliser and won the penalty shoot out in the small final to achieve 3rd place.
Over the next couple of weeks our under 16 boys and girls will be taking part in both football and volleyball tournaments in various schools. 
Congratulations to all our team members who represented our school in an outstanding manner. Finally, a big thank you to the coaches Ms Dikaioulia and Mr Strzemiecki for their outstanding work with their respective teams.

This year’s Panhellenic Forensics Tournament took place on 4-7 April, hosted by Mandoulides Schools in Thessaloniki. 22 schools with over 400 participants competed in the various events: Duet Acting, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Oratory, Impromptu Speaking, Group Discussion and Debate.

With a very strong and enthusiastic team of 24 pupils, SLC achieved 2nd place overall, with 6 Finalists in total!

Our finalists were:

• Troy Mikaelian (Year 10) – Group Discussion
• Kimberly Wang (Year 11) – Dramatic Oral Interpretation of Literature
• Koralia Datsiou (Year 10) – Comic Oral Interpretation of Literature
• Katerina Athanasopoulou (Year 13) + Michael Ziogas (Year 11) – Comic Duet
• Elise Katholos (Year 11) + Thea Colson (Year 11) – Comic Duet
• Sasha Frangos (Year 12) + Andres Van Meek (Year 12) – Comic Duet

Koralia Datsiou, and Katerina Athanasopoulou and Michael Ziogas won 1st place in their categories!

Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped make this such a great team!

From Thursday the 1^st until Sunday the 4^th of December our over 16 boys and girls football teams took part in the Aegean tournament hosted by Anatolia College in Thessaloniki.  

There were 13 schools taking part in the boy’s tournament. The schools were split into 4 groups. In the group stage our boys faced Ellinogermaniki Agogi on Friday were they comfortably won 3-0. In their next group stage game, our boys faced Campion and despite going 1-0 down, they managed to bring it back winning 3-1 and won their group. In the semi-finals our boys faced Pierce College. Unfortunately, after a tight game our boys lost to the eventual champions 1-0 which meant that our boys managed an amazing 3^rd place finish! 

In the girl’s tournament 8 schools were split into 2 groups. In their first game of the tournament our girls faced host team Anatolia College and after a very close game they lost 1-0. In their second group stage game our girls bounced back beating Athens College 1-0. In their final group stage game, our girls faced American Farm School and easily won 5-0. The girls advanced to the semi-final where they faced St.Catherines. Our girls were losing 1-0 until an incredible late game equaliser which meant they went on to a dramatic penalty shootout. The girls won the penalty shootout 8-7 and advanced to the final where they would face once again host team Anatolia College. It was a storybook ending for the girls who managed to win 1-0 and avenge their only loss in the tournament.  

All the boys and the girls celebrated together the girl’s 1^st place finish as a spectacular trip full of positive energy, fun and passion for the game, came to an end. 

The players were pleasantly surprised by the parents and Mr Holden, who travelled all the way to Thessaloniki as they cheered and showed never ending support from the side lines.  

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who represented our school in such an admirable way and a special thank you the coaches Mr Strzemiecki and Mr Styliatis.   

The last week of February 2022 in Early Years classes saw life on the high seas take over. Sea life comes in all shapes and sizes. The children learned all about drama, dressing up and how to spot far off lands from on board their pirate ship too. 

Learning through play is what they do best in FS1! 

Every summer, for one month, St. Lawrence runs a highly successful, action-packed, fun-filled summer programme suited to children aged from three to fourteen. Yet again this year, SLC is the place to be as we are busy preparing a productive and enjoyable course of activities for your children in June and July.

As always, we wait with much excitement to welcome back old faces and meet new ones, too. It is satisfying to renew old friendships and initiate new ones in such a positive, stimulating environment! We guarantee a special experience for our pupils, as we offer optimum learning and superb sports facilities on our spacious campus.

Here at St Lawrence College, there is everything on offer - from exceptional tuition in English language to sport, dance, drama, chess, recycled art, 3D paper architecture art, robotics, yoga, field games, mini golf, roller skating, crafts and many more activities.

Registration is now open and we look forward to seeing your child/children on Tuesday 22^nd June at 9:00 a.m. for the start of an exciting summer.

Please contact the Registrar, Mrs. Emily Naoum, for further details, either by email or by phone at +30210 8917000

Congratulations to our pupils who participated with great success once again in the Panhellenic Forensics Tournament which, for the first time, was held online on 1 – 4 April.

St Lawrence participated in many events: Oral Interpretation, Monologue, Impromptu, Group Discussion and of course Debate. We had two finalists: Harry Courts (Comic Oral interpretation) and Dimitris Thodis (Impromptu Speaking), both Year 12. We also had three Honourable Mentions: Charlotte Galatis (Dramatic Oral Interpretation), Jason Spanoudis (Comic Monologue) and Lenora Kirkland (Comic Monologue), all Year 12 pupils. 15 schools and around 400 pupils from many parts of Greece were involved, making it a very successful tournament.

Many thanks to our teachers who helped by coaching and/or judging, Ms Stephanie Stafford (Head Coach and Judge), Mr Russell Courts (Debate Coach and Judge), Ms Argyri Kladouchou (Coach and Judge), Ms Peggy Iliadou (Coach and Judge), Ms Rania Kouvari (Judge) but also to SLC alumni who came back to help coach and judge: Stefanos Strzemiecki (Coach and Judge), Rosie Vorri (Coach), Achilleas Papadimitriou (Coach), Melina Spanoudi (Judge) and Arietta Valmas (Judge).