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February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S history. Activities during English and Greek classes focused on the importance of Black History Month.
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United Nations students participated in the ACMUN conference for the mother of all battles on the weekend of February 10th to February 12th. A huge congratulations to the to the following students: Akritidis
Theodoros, Valentina-Olga Stefanou, Mea Tela, Christina Tsaousi, Ilektra Kokkora, Emmanouil Kareklas, Marios Katzigkas, Alexandros Mentesidis, Lahiri Paolella, Henry Richard, Alexander Vershinin, Anna Oganian, Duru Ceylan, Varvara (Vera) Vlachou, and Omar Hnaiti. Well done everyone!
From February 20th to February 24th, Pinewood will be having the Entrepreneurship week. Students will be inspired, get information, share and grow their ideas and learn about how to expand their network with people that may be valuable for the development of their idea.
On February 23, 2023, Pinewood will be having Career Day. Pinewood has invited 30+ professionals that will share their career paths and answer questions from students. As students enter high school, the question of what to study and where to study careerwise is prioritized by our students. Students will observe how studies and professions are connected, but also, how skills and attitudes they learn at school translate into real - world advantages.
Written by: Helena Vakali and Konstantinos Kampantais
FEBRUARY 6 - 12, 2023 STUDENT COUNCIL EDITION
Global News
Due to pollution, poverty, and inadequate resource management, 2.1 billion people in urbanized nations lack access to clean drinking water. Agriculture and the creation of industrial electricity drain water supplies.
To put things in perspective, agriculture uses up to 75% of the water in an urban nation, depleting the water through contamination and contributing to a global water decrease of 70%. Water pollution already kills more people than war and other acts of violence combined due to diseases such as malaria and other water based illnesses every year.
People are also dying from lack of water too as we only have less than 1% of the Earth's freshwater accessible to us, human activity is actively threatening our own water resources. Fortunately, attempts to create technology to counteract contamination and slow the rate of water depletion have recently increased, but it is still a problem.
Written by: Tristan Spanopoulos and Electra Beli
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Written by: Tristan Spanopoulos and Electra Beli
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Trip to Athens
PINEWOOD PANTHERS ACS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Pinewood Panthers ACS Basketball Tournament - The Pinewood Panthers, led by Coach Kakaroudis, will travel to Athens between February 16 and February 19 as part of a planned tour. This exciting trip gives the team the opportunity to grow closer while playing against some of the best teams in the country. The Panthers have put in a great deal of effort in practice, and everyone is eager to see their efforts pay off on the court.
In addition to representing Pinewood with pride, the players, together with their head coach and other support staff, are excited to explore Athens' unique cultural environment and extensive historical past. The community is encouraged to express well wishes and good luck to the crew as they start on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Go Panthers!
Written by Marko Milacic and Cleo Gikas
C O N C E R N S
Rules
Never bother a pet while it is eating or take away its food or water
If a pet is sleeping, then do not bother it;
Be gentle with the contact, since the animals might feel threatened
Animals on Campus
The past weeks a couple of cats have appeared and continue to wander in the campus around the Gazebo area, near the old elementary building.
If you wish to approach them, do so slowly to understand if the animal is comfortable enough
You must recognize that even if all your actions are ethical, the cat may refuse to communicate with you. This is normal, and it is worthwhile to respect its wishes.
Since the Student Council takes care of both the environment and the health of Pinewood students, we have developed the following rules:
Additionally for your own health, avoid interacting with the cats while having your snack or lunch since it is not certain that they are free from pests.
Written by: Galini Efraimidou and Erika Sfetsous
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