On Friday 24th April, our Under 14 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams concluded their season by taking part in the interschool tournament hosted by Campion School. Our young athletes performed brilliantly throughout the day, showing great teamwork, energy, and determination. It was a fantastic event filled with fast-paced games and plenty of basketball spirit.

 Well done to all involved for representing our school with pride and enthusiasm, and congratulations to our coaches, Ms Tzavella and Mr Karamatsios, for their guidance, encouragement, and commitment throughout the season.

St. Lawrence College hosted the “Galinos Karakostas” Chess Festival on April 21st at the Efilena estate. This inter-school chess tournament saw children from St Lawrence College, Geitonas School, and Kessaris School play together. Many young chess enthusiasts enjoyed a morning of friendly competition and strategic thinking.

Children from Year 1 through to Senior School represented our school, highlighting the wide appeal of chess across different age groups. Our pupils demonstrated focus, sportsmanship, and impressive problem-solving skills as they faced opponents from the other participating schools.

The tournament provided a valuable opportunity for pupils to challenge themselves, meet fellow chess players, and build confidence in a supportive and respectful environment. We are very proud of all our Chess Club members for their enthusiasm and commitment, and we look forward to taking part in similar events in the future.

Well done to everyone involved!

Leading up to and following the Easter break, our school hosted a wide range of sporting events for pupils across all year groups. In the junior school, pupils from Years 1-6 took part in running events, showcasing their speed and determination. In addition, we hosted the high jump and long jump finals for pupils in Years 5-10, while Year 4 also took part in their long jump finals, demonstrating great effort and enthusiasm.

We also held our annual Family Sports Day which is an inclusive event where hundreds of junior school pupils participated alongside their parents. Together, they collected house points by completing fun obstacle courses, making it a memorable day for the whole community.

This year, several long-standing school records were broken during the athletics finals including in 150m running, shot put and long jump, and we are very proud of our pupils. More importantly, as a school community, we have continued to develop our athletic abilities through both competitive qualifiers and enjoyable events, consistently pushing our limits.

Well done to everyone who took part in these fantastic events. We now look forward to hosting our annual swimming galas for both the junior and senior schools.

67 of our Year 10 pupils spent a very successful day in Nafplio on Friday, 24th April, carrying out fieldwork for their IGCSE Geography coursework on the impacts of tourism.

Throughout the day, pupils worked in groups to collect a wide range of primary data. They spoke to members of the public through questionnaires, carried out litter surveys, and completed environmental quality assessments in different parts of the city. They also measured noise levels and conducted traffic counts, helping them to build a clear picture of how tourism affects the area.

It was great to see pupils applying what they have learnt in the classroom to a real setting, while developing important geographical skills such as data collection and analysis. They approached the day with focus and maturity, and the data they gathered will be an important part of their coursework.

Well done, Year 10!

Our three Year 12 editors have been hard at work and they have done it again – producing a fantastic magazine full of the latest news and happenings from a very busy term. Here is their message to you: 

We’re excited to share the release of our latest Special Edition of the School Magazine! This issue brings together highlights from the past term, including trips, events, student perspectives, and creative work that capture the energy and spirit of our school community.

From memorable moments and achievements to original pieces by our talented students, this edition reflects the voices and experiences that make our school unique. A big thank you to everyone who contributed—writers, photographers, editors, and designers—for all your hard work in bringing this issue to life.

Make sure to check it out and celebrate the amazing work of your peers. We hope you enjoy it!

Your Editors:
Silia Konti, Penelope Androna & Melina Anastasopoulou

St Lawrence College Junior School marked Greek Independence Day on 19th March with a joyful and meaningful celebration that pupils and parents were invited to attend. Pupils from Years 5 and 6 performed an engaging theatrical piece that brought the key moments of the 1821 Greek Revolution to life. Traditional Greek dancing was included in the performance, proudly presented by both junior and senior school pupils in costume. Their lively steps and music filled the hall with energy, while the school choir enriched the atmosphere with beautiful, warm-toned singing.

Several pupils also offered music recitals, showcasing their growing confidence and musical talent.

Families and teachers thoroughly enjoyed watching the children honour Greek history and culture. The event highlighted the values of courage, unity, and cultural appreciation, strengthening our sense of community as an international school. We are proud of everyone who took part in creating such a memorable celebration for all.

SLC marked World Book Day on Thursday 5th March with a joyful celebration of reading across both the junior and senior schools. Pupils took part in a range of fun events and competitions designed to highlight the excitement and creativity that books inspire.

The school was filled with fantastic costumes, from the Lorax and Angelina Ballerina to Goth Girl and Luna Lovegood. Classes also enjoyed a scavenger hunt around the school, finding and identifying well‑known book characters hidden in different locations. Some groups were treated to special visitors who dropped in to read stories, while Years 5 and 6 even welcomed senior school pupils who came to share and talk about books they love.

A book‑cover competition encouraged students to showcase their artistic talents, producing imaginative interpretations of favourite stories. We also received an impressive number of entries for the Get Caught Reading challenge. These are sure to bring plenty of smiles thanks to the inventive reading spots captured.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support in nurturing a love of reading within our school community.

There were scientists all around SLC during British Science Week this March. In every class, investigations, enquiries and STEM activities were in full swing. At the end of the week, St Lawrence College Junior School proudly hosted its annual Science Fair – a true extravaganza of all things scientific, where our pupils happily showcased their learning. What a great way to celebrate an important skill set and demonstrate that we are all curious learners, ready to tackle big questions with confidence.

On Tuesday 17th March, our Under-16 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams competed in their respective tournaments.

Our boys’ team travelled to ACS, where they unfortunately did not progress past the group stage after losses to Byron School and ISA.

Our girls’ team, on the other hand, played at home and delivered an outstanding performance. They went undefeated through the group stage, securing wins against ACS and Byron School. In a very close final against Campion, they triumphed 30-26, earning a well‑deserved 1st place.

Congratulations to all the pupils who took part, and a special thank you to our basketball coaches, Mr. Karamatsios and Ms. Tzavella, for their continued dedication and support.

On Thursday, 12th March, our school was represented by two under-14 girls’ teams and one boys’ team in the annual football tournament hosted by St. Catherine’s.

The boys won both of their group stage games comfortably and advanced to the semi-final, which they also won convincingly with a 4:1 scoreline. In the final, our school faced the host school, St. Catherine’s. The final was a fantastic match in which our team fell behind early, 1:0, but quickly bounced back to take the lead at 1:2. Unfortunately, the host school scored two more goals late in the game, and our team ultimately finished in 2nd place after a nail-biting final.

Both of our girls’ teams did not manage to advance to the semi-finals from the group stage. However, they enjoyed a fun game against each other as their final match of the day. The game brought plenty of joy, laughter, and healthy competition, which is what these tournaments are all about.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the tournament, and thank you to our coaches, Mr Strzemiecki and Mr Styliatis, for their hard work with the school teams.

The Mathematics Department celebrated International Pi Day today (traditionally marked on March 14 each year)! Pupils took part in hands-on π activities, and our Year 9 pupils even shaped the symbol of π together. Each Maths teacher wore a t-shirt with a digit of π on the back, assigned according to the number of years they have worked at the school—a riddle that several pupils successfully solved! Our pie sale was a great success, and overall it was an in(pi)ring day for everyone involved! 

This year’s annual running events brought an incredible display of determination, teamwork, and athletic talent from our KS3 pupils. After weeks of hard training, every athlete stepped onto the track ready to give their very best. The finals were filled with energy, enthusiasm, and impressive performances across all year groups.

We are especially proud to celebrate two new school records, both achieved in the 150m event. In Year 8, Angelos set a new record with an excellent time of 21.20 seconds, while in Year 9, Alexandros followed with another remarkable achievement, breaking the school record with a time of 21.00 seconds.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all KS3 athletes who took part. Whether setting records, achieving personal bests, or supporting teammates, each pupil contributed to a memorable and inspiring event. Their effort and sportsmanship continue to make our school community proud.

On Friday, 20th February, SLC held its annual carnival party, filled with fancy dress, music, and dancing all day long. It never ceases to amaze us as we watch and see just how much energy our youngsters have — they didn’t stop moving during the parade or throughout the extended playtimes and disco dancing that followed. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and everyone had a fantastic time.

This month at St. Lawrence College, we have been celebrating D.E.A.R. Days – Drop Everything And Read! These special moments have been a wonderful way to support the UK’s National Year of Reading, a nationwide movement in partnership with the National Literacy Trust to promote reading for pleasure.

Alongside our D.E.A.R. activities, pupils have enjoyed creative den-building sessions, transforming spaces into cosy reading hideaways. We also introduced a fantastic initiative called Get Caught Reading—inviting families to share photos of children enjoying a book in the most unusual, imaginative, or unexpected places. It has been a joyful celebration of reading, creativity, and family engagement!

On Thursday 12th February, our Charity Ninjas led a heart-warming badge sale to celebrate love, kindness, and friendship across our school community. Designed and created by the children themselves, the colourful badges shared positive messages and brought smiles to many faces.

The initiative was met with incredible enthusiasm and generosity from pupils and families alike, selling out quickly and continuing on Monday 16th February so that everyone could take part. Children also had the special option of sending a badge as a surprise to a friend, hand-delivered by one of the Charity Ninjas.

 Thanks to the wonderful support of our school community, all proceeds from the sale are being donated to ELPIDA , an organisation dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families. We are extremely proud of our Charity Ninjas for showing such compassion, creativity, and commitment to making a meaningful difference.