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Alphington Grammar School

Locality: Alphington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9497 4777

Address: 18 Old Heidelberg Road 3078 Alphington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.alphington.vic.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 We are very excited to share the final concert of our Virtual Soloist Evening series with our community TONIGHT, 7PM on our YouTube channel. We are concluding the series with the students of Mr. Zocchi, and a talented array of pianists. Thank you to all for getting behind this wonderful initiative from our Music department to keep our spirits up during this second remote learning period. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVVXDZBR6NQ

25.01.2022 Alphington Grammar School would like to wish everyone a Happy Father's Day and shout out to all the amazing dads, uncles, grandparents, and paternal figures in our School community. The impact you have is bigger than you know.

25.01.2022 Just because were all inside keeping safe, it doesnt mean the music stops! Tune in for our Virtual Soloist Evenings, starting August 20 with the students of Ms Atwa. Click on the event below for more details.

24.01.2022 Today, on our beautiful grounds here at AGS, our ELC to Year 2 students enjoyed a Christmas Picnic with their Teddy Bear friends! The students brought their teddy bears and stuffed toys from home to spend the day with them as they sang songs, played rainbow parachute games, enjoyed a picnic in the shade, and blew bubbles. What a gorgeous day to spend with their friends.

23.01.2022 Today at Alphington Year 8 students were involved in the yearly incursion of Medieval Day. Our wonderful Medieval presenters were a joy to watch in action as they showcased a whole range of activities from Medieval sports & games to Medieval music and jousting! Thank you to those who chose to dress up. You are absolute #starsofalphington and you looked fantastic. We would love to see even more costumes next year!

23.01.2022 Mark it in your diaries! The second concert of our Virtual Soloist Series is live streaming tomorrow night, 7PM. Tomorrows event will feature some tunes brought to you by the superstar students of Mr Baker and Mr Whyte.

22.01.2022 Check out what our Music Department have been up to! With the help of Secondary Music Teacher Gareth Leach, our Senior AGS Drumline created this fun virtual performance.

22.01.2022 Our ELC students are thrilled to be back on campus with their friends! Here are some lovely shots of our ELC students enjoying our unique language immersion program this week. As part of our language immersion program, ELC students spend one day each week going about their day immersed in Greek language. They are encouraged to ask questions in Greek, converse in Greek, and they complete activities in Greek.

21.01.2022 Just a normal Wednesday in our Early Learning Centre. Our ELC is a richly creative play based learning environment for preschool aged children. We appreciate each childs unique individuality and we strongly believe that the most powerful way that children learn is through play. Each Wednesday in ELC we practice our Immersive Language program, which involves staff and students communicating in Greek for the duration of their morning activities.

20.01.2022 The second concert of our Virtual Soloist Series is live streaming TONIGHT, 7PM. The event will feature some tunes brought to you by the superstar students of Mr Baker and Mr Whyte. Find the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eQIQtFgv2w&feature=youtu.be

20.01.2022 Our annual Secondary House Night last week was a huge success! All four of our houses (Aristotle, Byron, Pericles and Socrates) and school community came out in record numbers to celebrate house pride. It was an excellent evening full of fun, excitement and yummy food.

20.01.2022 As the holiday season draws closer and the students begin to wind down from a rather tumultuous year of learning, we think back to all the Christmas moments we've had throughout the years. In this photo, taken in 1997, our Primary School students put on a Christmas Concert for their parents, teachers, and friends. What made your Alphington Christmases special? Reconnect with these special memories in our Alphington Grammarian alumni association on LinkedIn through the link below! https://lnkd.in/gmtWVef

20.01.2022 This week in the ELC, our Prep class has been hard at work in the Art room! They created beautiful branch weavings in commemoration of NAIDOC week, celebrating the rich cultural and artistic history of our First Nations peoples. They also completed their AGS Spoonville display, complete with buildings and little residents that they designed themselves.

20.01.2022 A message from our Principal Dr. Vivianne Nikou. 27.03.20

19.01.2022 Are you an alum of Alphington Grammar School? If so, do you know that you could have a valuable and expansive community of AGS alumni at your fingertips? The Alphington Grammarian group recently established on LinkedIn aims to help all our alumni reconnect and shape the future of our school, and provide them with valuable professional networking resources. Our alumni are talented, successful individuals that all have one thing in common: the time spent making memories together at Alphington Grammar. Get access to this community by searching for the Alphington Grammarians on LinkedIn or following the link below! https://lnkd.in/gmtWVef

19.01.2022 Alphington Grammar School would like to offer heartfelt congratulations to Mr Bill Papastergiadis, current President of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria and member of our School Council, on his appointment as a Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). VMC Chair Viv Nguyen simultaneously announced the appointment of seven other new Commissioners to bring their own valuable experience and help support Victoria's many multicultural communities. We wish Mr Papastergiadis all the success in this latest endeavor.

18.01.2022 To the Class of 2020, good luck with your exams. Trust in yourselves and the work you have put in over the last 13 years of schooling. Alphington Grammar School and its community wish you well now and into the future.

17.01.2022 We are so excited for the third concert in our Virtual Soloist Evening series, to be live-streamed TOMORROW NIGHT at 7PM. Featuring music from Mr. Nicholas Kapralos (Greek Music/Guitar teacher) and Mr. Raymond Shon (Piano teacher). Please see the link below and we will see you (virtually) at the show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3TZvbErnhY&feature=youtu.be

17.01.2022 The theme for this year's R U OK? Day is 'Are they really OK? Ask them today'. Don’t wait until someone is visibly distressed or in crisis. Make a meaningful moment today and ask them how they are really going. Follow these four easy steps to create that moment today. Follow the link below to watch a short video on R U OK? Day: https://vimeo.com/574775905

17.01.2022 An Update To Our Community during the COVID19 Pandemic: We have now fully implemented our online learning protocol and we are seeing huge success with our at home learning model. Our staff, students and teachers have all pulled together in this challenging time and we are immensely proud of the strength and resilience displayed by our community. We wish everyone good health now and in the months ahead.

16.01.2022 This week at Alphington, we celebrated the graduation of our amazing Year 6 class! Our Year 6s are making the transition into Secondary school next year, and we wish them all the best of luck. We would also like to take a moment to commend Angeliki Siamidis, who was awarded The Primary School Cup for displaying strong perseverance and determination throughout her studies. Congratulations! The move from Primary to Secondary school is a big one, and it can definitely be intimid...ating. That's why it is essential to ensure our students build the skills and mentality they need to succeed as they continue on their educational journey. Our Year 6 class has shown inquisitiveness, maturity, and a strong motivation to learn, and we know that they are fully prepared for the challenges and opportunities they will face. Congratulations Year 6!

16.01.2022 Check out this great article about our dynamic ELC at Alphington Grammar School by schoolcompare.com.au!

16.01.2022 Don't miss out on the fourth edition of our school magazine, Flowerdale! Boasting an insider's look at some of our events and achievements throughout the last term, including special features of AGS alumni and community members, this edition is not one to miss. Highlights include: an interview with Penny Paterakis Kerasiotis (Class of 2004), winner of Plate of Origin 2020; talks with AGS Parent Dr. Peter Walsh on his COVID-19 contributions; a tell-all from Class of 2019 DUX a...nd Valedictorian Alexander Savvas on his life one year after graduation; and the first glimpse at a 2021 Alumni Event invite! Check it out here: https://simplebooklet.com/flowerdaleterm42020edition4

16.01.2022 Today, Alphington Grammar School celebrates R U OK? Day, a day that reminds people to ask the ever-important question, "are you OK?". In a time when many of us feel more disconnected than ever, it is even more essential for us to reach out to our friends and family who may be struggling and show them that we care. This year, we would like to encourage members of our community to reach out to at least one person and ask them, "are you OK?". This can be done in four easy steps...: 1. Take a moment to ask R U OK? 2. Listen to what they have to say. 3. Encourage action such as speaking to a trusted adult, parent, guardian, or School counsellor. 4. Check in with your friend to make sure they are doing alright.

15.01.2022 Our tribute to Mikis Theodorakis. The great Greek composer passed away recently. Students took part in lessons about his life, his work and the enormous legacy he left behind.

15.01.2022 Dont forget your face masks/coverings! We wish to remind all community members that if you are over the age of 12 and live in metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, you must wear a face covering whenever you leave the house. Wearing a mask helps protect you, your family and every other Victorian. If you live outside the restricted areas, wearing a face covering is recommended when youre out and cant keep 1.5m from others.... For more information and instructions on how to make your own mask, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19

14.01.2022 Check out this video of our little master chef Ethan Athanasopoulos (Year 3) cooking a traditional Greek Goat Dish as part of #MyBigFatGreekChallenge2020!

14.01.2022 Aristotle Triumphs! Congratulations to Aristotle house who were the victors of both our Primary and Secondary Swimming Carnivals. A great day was had by all, and our students put on a stunning display of strength, sportsmanship and teamwork!

14.01.2022 With Term 3 drawing to a close, and everyone stuck in the house, what better time to sit down with the family, put YouTube on the Smart TV, and watch our talented Alphington students perform a beautiful virtual concert just for you? (dont forget the snacks!) TOMORROW NIGHT, 7PM. The fourth concert in our Virtual Soloist Evening Series, featuring music brought to you by the students of Mr. OConnell, Mr. McAdam and Mr Rousch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_1pxdYXHI4

13.01.2022 Calling all graduates of Alphington Grammar - are you interested in developing our alumni program? We are establishing an Alumni Volunteer Committee to help us provide an exciting and fulfilling alumni experience to our graduates, ranging from reunions to sporting events. If you would like to play a role in shaping this community and reconnect with old friends, please email our Alumni Officer at [email protected].

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do over the holidays? Trying to figure out how to get the kids out of the house? Look no further. Alphington Grammar is very happy to announce that two of our amazing PE teachers, Mr. Andrew Diviny and Mr. Blair Runnalls, are running their school holiday program, Sporting Minds, on AGS grounds this Summer. Sporting Minds offer 1, 3, and 5-day programs focused on building confidence, resilience, and physical skills through sport. Places are filling quickly, so if you're interested, don't dawdle! Come make memories, enjoy our beautiful grounds, and experience the Alphington difference. Learn more over on their page at Sporting Minds or their website at http://www.sportingmindsprograms.com.au/ !

10.01.2022 Have you seen the first issue of Alphington Grammar Schools new magazine Flowerdale? Our March issue celebrates International Womens Day (8 March) and features updates on some of our impressive female alumni, and also an interview with AFLW Superstar (and AGS Sports Teacher) Lauren Brazzale. Follow the link below to view the magazine. https://www.alphington.vic.edu.au//flowerdale_optimised_we

10.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Penny Paterakis Kerasiotis (AGS Class of 2004, and current parent)! Penny and her cousin Dezi led Team Greece to an exciting victory Tuesday night on Channel 7's 'Plate of Origin'. If you live within 5km of Brunswick West, you can check out some of Penny's competition winning Galaktobouriko at her cake shop, Miss Penny Cakes! Bravo Penny

09.01.2022 Drawing up plans for the long weekend then calling your friends to see if theyre free! Happy #labourday long weekend everyone. We hope our School community uses this opportunity to rest, relax and recharge. School will be closed on Monday 9 March.

09.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.... Benjamin Mazzarella (Year 11) leads our virtual ANZAC Day tribute for 2020 with his moving rendition of The Last Post on violin. Follow the link below to watch our full ANZAC Day Message, including an address from our Principal, Dr Vivianne Nikou. https://youtu.be/dHwc2z1fG-U Lest We Forget.

08.01.2022 Have you read the latest issue of Flowerdale Magazine? Packed with content - from how our School is conquering the challenge of learning in a global pandemic, the uplifting story of Emma Carrizosa (Class of 17), and exciting updates to our Campus, we think Flowerdale is a great read for a rainy day! https://online.fliphtml5.com/azbew/lafx/

08.01.2022 Now more than ever, we all need somebody to lean on. As remote learning draws to a close, our music department organised this wonderful rendition of Bill Withers famous tune, Lean On Me. Packed with lots of staff and student appearances, this cover perfectly encapsulates how our community has pulled together during this time of crisis. Enjoy, and stay safe. We look forward to seeing students back on campus soon.

08.01.2022 We at Alphington Grammar would like to give a heartfelt congratulations to all our Unit 3/4 students who sat the GAT today. We wish you the best of luck for your results and upcoming exams.

07.01.2022 Last week at Alphington, we were lucky enough to be visited by superstar former soccer player Giorgos Karagounis, who represented Greece internationally on the soccer world stage from 1999 to 2014. It was very exciting to host this sporting legend and students were very excited to hear his stories of the golden days of Greek football, as well as receive autographs!

05.01.2022 ELC Greek Immersion Program This week our ELC students went on a nature scavenger as part of their ELC Greek Immersion program. Students had to find and collect all the items on their scavenger hunt list. Students explored our beautiful grounds enthusiastically and were able to find and describe in Greek their collection of items.

05.01.2022 Our Early Learning Centre had an exciting day yesterday with Darebin Park Ranger Peter coming to visit them. They had lots of fun examining samples of the Darebin Creek water to spot Critters of the Creek!

05.01.2022 REMOTE SOLOIST EVENING, EPISODE 1 Follow the link below to see the first live show of our Soloist Evening series, with the show set to kick off at 7PM (AEST) this evening. This link will take you to a countdown until the event starts. You can click it to set a reminder to tune back in at 7PM, or you can just save this link and come back when its showtime. ... If you have a Smart TV, Chromecast or similar, you can even enjoy it from the comfort of your couch. See you at 7PM.

04.01.2022 PHONE LINES - We are having some technical difficulties with our phone line today, if you have received a message that your child is absent but you know that they are at School, please disregard the message. We are working on fixing it - and it should be back up shortly.

04.01.2022 Yesterday School Captain Philippa Lettas joined a group of around 20 other young leaders from schools across the state at Parliament House for the Leader Newspapers Tomorrows Leaders event. The leaders were very lucky to have Premier Daniel Andrews drop in on the event who spent a great deal of time with the group and posed for numerous photos.

04.01.2022 Learning on site may be on hold but it definitely continues remotely, as our Chinese and Greek language classes explore language through the themes of the Olympic Games and Food. Students loved the remote cooking lessons, with Chinese Tiger Salad, Greek Salad, Souvlaki and Tzatziki on the menu. Next dish: dessert!

03.01.2022 Notice: Daylight saving will start on Sunday at 2:00 am. Don't forget to set your clocks forward to wake up on time for classes on Monday!

03.01.2022 Let us set the stage...the clock strikes 7PM tomorrow night, and you settle in for a cosy evening at home. You open our School YouTube account and your home is filled with music, as you enjoy performances from Ms Atwas very talented students. Follow the link to our YouTube channel tomorrow night, 7PM, to see our first live-streamed concert of our Virtual Soloist Evening series. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1cezt5QaLQ8rEdMAr_Izw

02.01.2022 We hope that everyone is enjoying a well earned holiday break. During these difficult times, we are very proud of our community for banding together and conquering the challenges of remote learning. Our latest issue of Flowerdale Magazine, Term 3 2020, celebrates the term that was, and provides insight into some of the incredible artwork and STEM experiments our students have been doing remotely. The issue also features interviews with Harrison Bergamin (Class of 2010), reti...ring Business Manager Manuel Pappos, and long-serving Secondary Visual Arts Coordinator Alex Kimonides. Please find the link below, happy reading! https://midd.me/hdXq

02.01.2022 In the wise words of Greek philosopher Heraclitus, there is nothing permanent except change - and it is with this attitude that our resilient and adaptable students have gone into Term 2. Our students have embraced online learning with the same dedication and spirit of team-work they carried into their classes on campus, and we are very proud of them.

01.01.2022 Wash Your Hands & Sanitise! At Alphington, we are doing everything we can to keep our community COVID-safe. #thetodayshow #beastieboys TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBlyOveClnM