On Tuesday the 19th of March, our Year 12 Mathematics A-Level pupils visited the Herakleidon Museum in the centre of Athens. They attended an interactive presentation on the evolution of Mathematics from ancient times until the Middle Ages. Our pupils were given the opportunity to observe an interactive model of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek computer, a wonder of the ancient technology that produced extremely accurate astronomical results and much more. The pupils had the chance to understand real-life applications of Mathematics along with admiring other exhibits of ancient technological accomplishments. It was a revealing experience that enlightened them and opened their minds towards the vast world and the beauty of Mathematics and its applications.

On 2 March 2019 two Year 13 pupils, Rea Karkabi and Isabella Kontogiannis, attended the Cambridge School Debate Competition at the Cambridge University Debating Union in Cambridge, UK. By debating with participants from all over the world, our pupils gained a lot through this challenging experience. We are all extremely proud of them!

On Monday 25th February 2019, Year 1 went to the Herakleidon Museum in Athens, for a Young Engineers workshop. The children explored this opportunity to problem solve through collaboration in groups as they came to understand simple machines including pulleys, gears, wheels and axles. They were fascinated by Ancient Greek “automata” (automated machines) including a striking wooden servant statue that moved and poured water or wine when a glass was put in her hand. The children saw how the Ancient Greeks had used technology in their temples to make people believe in the gods.

To start off their new topic of Animals with a bang, the Early Years' classes had a few special visitors in school today, 1st March 2019. They were visitors of the four legged or no legged variety!

Pets are part of many families, but even the children who do not have pets at home were very interested in the dogs, cats and fish that came to visit us today. Everyone learned a lot about what we need to do in order to take care of  pets and keep them happy. The children had the opportunity to interact with their friends' pets and learn lots about them. 

On Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd March, St Lawrence College participated in the ACS International swimming cup 2019.

14 schools participated and our school competed with 15 athletes, winning an amazing 7 medals. Congratulations to the following pupils, and everyone involved!

Mylonas Aggelos

50 freestyle 1 bronze M.

Syriopoulos Aggelos

50 freestyle 1 bronze M.

100 freestyle 1 gold M.

100 Medley 1 silver M.

Philipopoulos Phaedon

100 freestyle 1 silver M.

100 Medley 1 bronze M.

Dimitrakopoulou Christina

50 Breastroke 1 silver M.

Total 7 Medals

This week in Computer Science, pupils have been creating their own 'wire buzz' games using the BBC Microbit as a microcontroller. Pupils programmed the game to detect when the metal wire is touched and even store the score of the player. Some even extended this to implement a high score leaderboard. Impressive stuff!

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On Friday 15th February 2019, the Early Years classes held a Superheroes Day. It was an important part of their Make Believe topic for learning these past few weeks. Our tiny tots really enjoyed dressing up as their favourite superheroes and were quick to see that we all have strengths we barely even realise are inside us. What a fun way to learn!

On Wednesday 13th February 2019, Year 6 headed off to Gaia, the Earth section of the well-known Goulandris Museum in Kifissia, Athens. Having studied a fascinating science unit on the environment at school since this Spring term began, the children were well-prepared to respond to our guides' questions and quizzes during the visit. Information about how humans affect the Earth was shared and displays about our precious natural resources were discussed. A very valid experience was had by all.

On Monday 4th February 2019, the Early Years children went on a wonderful outing to Playmobil as part of their 'Make Believe' unit of learning this term. Out delighted youngsters really enjoyed small world play and were given the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings through imaginative play. They were able to create both real-life and fantasy worlds using the figures, both big and small. What super fun they had!

On Friday 1st February 2019, a grand total of 201 pupils from St Lawrence, ACS, DES, Campion, Byron and St Catherine's participated in a fantastic inter-schools friendly here at St Lawrence. The children aged ten and eleven, battled it out with a smile and a barely hidden competitive edge! Well done to all who played; we look forward to the next round wherever it may be held!

On Friday 1^st February, the St Lawrence College year 7 & 8 boys and girls basketball teams took part in a tournament at Campion school. 5 international school participated in the boys tournament and 3 in the girls. After what was an incredible show of skill and determination, St Lawrence finished 1^st place in both tournaments. 

Congratulations to all!

A Universities Tour in Scotland was organised for Sixth Form pupils this January. The trip took place between 23 - 26 January and included visits to five Scottish universities: the University of Edinburgh, the University of  Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, the Heriot-Watt University and the University of St. Andrews.  In all universities, the visits included an information talk on the higher education system and the admissions process, and a campus tour by student ambassadors. Apart from the universities the pupils experienced city tours in the Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews, they visited the Edinburgh Castle, the Mary Kings Close, the Castle and the Cathedral of St. Andrews, and they attended 'War Horse', a National Theatre performance. Finally, they had a city tour in Munich on their way back.

And when the English Theatre Company comes to visit, that's certainly how it seems in the school hall! On Tuesday 5th February 2019, Early Years, Reception & Year 1 were treated to a rendition of 'Jack and the Beanstalk', Years 2, 3 & 4 watched 'Robin Hood and the Golden Honey' and Years 5 & 6 were highly amused at their hilarious version of Romeo & Juiet called 'Love versus Hate!' 

The children laughed and were totally enthralled by each and every performance. Thank you to the talented actors for their energetic efforts once again!

Leonardo Da Vinci- 500 years of Genius was the exhibition that inspired and educated our young scientists and artists in years 4 & 5 when they visited on Friday 1st February 2019. Replicas of some of Da Vinci's most ingenious inventions were on display to be admired and marvelled at from up close in Gazi, Athens. A well-informed guide took the children through the objects of curiosity on display and taught the children what they were all about. it was fascinating and well-worth a visit!