With Alphington Grammar heading into its 30th anniversary, Year 12 students were farewelled at a special dinner dance held in Ivanhoe last Friday.

The event was deemed a success by all attendees, including members of the School Council and the Greek Community of Melbourne who joined the celebration to wish graduates all the best as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.


“They have proven themselves to be a diligent, responsible group who are ready to take their place in the world with qualities that younger students in the school we trust will be able to emulate,” said Chairman of School Council, Professor Marinos Pirpiris.

Reflecting on how supportive his teachers have been through the years, Daniel Nervosa who started at the school when he was just foifour years old, said:

“At Alphington I have been able to get the best out of my mixed heritage. I have a deeper understanding of my Greek roots, studied the language and culture and then been able to travel as part of the school’s program to China, Turkey, Gallipoli, Crete and Greece for five weeks with all of my class mates.”


Meanwhile, the event served as an occasion to celebrate the school’s record of achievements over the last few years.

“Our school has seen many exciting new projects and new learning facilities under the current principal, Dr Vivianne Nikou,” said Dr Pirpiris.

Alphington Grammar recently took possession of the first of three projects – including a new entrance to the school, new student facilities, lifts connecting all the levels in the school, a brand new reception and offices for the staff – while a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Centre is now under construction followed by the soon to be completed State of the Art Library and Research Centre.


For Dr Nikou, the Valedictory dinner was also special due to the fact that the Year 12 Class of 2018 began their secondary education in her first year as principal.

“This night of celebrations is a highlight in the school calendar for many students, their parents and their families,” said Dr Nikou.

“Young adults. I have watched them grow over the last six years and seen them seize every opportunity and made it their own.”