Nickolas Varvaris (Barton, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

On Friday night, I attended the 25-year celebration for All Saints Grammar School, an exceptional coeducational Orthodox Christian school in Sydney. Since its inception in 1990, the school has achieved tremendous success in its pupils' academic achievements and, importantly, their overall development. The school prides itself on the diversity of its curriculum to help students thrive, focusing not just on intellectual activity but also on that of cultural and sporting programs.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the dedicated teachers and families whom together, as a community, are collaborating to ensure their children fulfil their potential. This is a school that actively joins forces with the community to achieve shared goals. The connection this great school has with the All Saints parish of Belmore also deserves recognition for the role it plays in the students' development of their Christian ethos and values. These pupils are proud of their Greek heritage as Australian Greek Orthodox Christians and enjoy the school's wonderful motto, 'Let us stand well'.

The event was a wonderful evening, a night of much celebration for the school teachers and the board to reflect on 25 years of achievement under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. A school which serves its community is a beacon of light for the students and their families. I have no doubt, that the current students of All Saints Grammar will be our leaders of tomorrow.

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