Games

Not a day passes without the many known and unique games played by the different groups.  Occasionally, some groups combine for a "mega-game".  Undoubtedly, such activities have created a very welcoming environment for our children, who are often seen playing together outside of Sunday School hours as well.

Opportunities to discover our Orthodox Faith

The end of the games leads-up to the weekly lesson.  High School lessons often take on a discussion format where questions are welcomed. Examples used are "down-to-earth" ones from daily life and young people are challenged to see things through the eyes of the Church's Teachings and the inspiring lives of the Saints.  Similarly, the Primary and Infants Groups have age-appropriate lessons - often interesting stories with a moral underlying it.  Their knowledge is consolidated by activity sheets given- out on the day.  Such opportunities are scarce today.

Picnics

These highly-sought after events are never forgotten.  The activities here are diverse - from ball games, a free BBQ and the traditional races.  These picnics are family events.  All too often, parents can be seen participating in games and races.

Inter Parish Events

Opportunities also arise for meetings with other parishes of our Archdiocese.  In 2003, we had a kite-flying competition with a local parish.  Students of all ages designed their own kites to be flown on the day.  We hoped that the wind would be strong enough on the day ... Indeed we had gale-forced winds on the day... A day we will never forget!

Furthermore, all the Archdiocese Sunday Schools in Sydney meet annually on the Monday October Long week-end for a picnic at Centennial Park.  These occasions remind us that there are many other young people like us who go to Church.

End of Year Concerts

These events are not only treasured memories but great opportunities for our students to turn teacher!  Their plays, slideshows and talks educate us all about the lives of saints, the value of virtue and the need to always be a student at heart.

Other Public Performances

In 2001, the Primary Group of almost 30 students had the blessing of performing its play "A Russian Christmas" at the Annual Archdiocese Christmas Carols which was attended by the Greek Orthodox Faithful of Sydney.

Children's Byzantine Choir

This unexpected blessing arose with God's help from 1 or 2 children standing with the chanters during the Liturgy.  Soon, they encouraged friends to join in and the domino effect led to a whole class being taught Byzantine Chant . a good habit they still practice 3 years later.  Even those who do not know how to chant will often join their classmates with the chanters.