St John's Greek Orthodox College
St John’s College provides a vibrant and stimulating learning environment for its students. It emphasises the importance of each student doing their personal best whilst developing self-esteem and responsibility for their place in the wider community.
Over recent years, St John’s College has undergone significant refurbishment, including the addition of a new Centre for the Environment, Technology and Sustainability, with brand new science labs. In 2016 it won The Educator Innovative Schools Award for achieving improved learning outcomes for its senior students.
The emblem
The motto, written in Ancient Greek : "ΑΙΕΝ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ" (A-in aris-TEV-in) means "Forever Excelling". The emblem of the school includes the official emblem of the Eastern Orthodox Church, The Two Headed Eagle.
References
- ^ "Independent Schools Victoria". Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ^ "School website". Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ^ "Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia". Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ^ "eMelbourne.net.au". Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ^ "About St John's College - St Johns College Preston". St Johns College Preston. Retrieved 13 April 2017.