Issue 1 Term II 2014

TI G S

The Illawarra Grammar School

Newsletter Academic Christian Caring

Issue 1

TERM II 2014

SENIOR SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

Running far and running fast!

Headmaster Term II is the term of consolidation for our youngest students. Students in the Piper Centre and Kindergarten are now settled into the routine of school and progressing in their learning. The apprehension held by parents as their now ‘grown up’ children went off to big school for the first time in February has abated and the long journey to graduation in Year 12 has begun.

is not usually helpful, particularly if a result is disappointing. In a similar way, questions like “do you think you should be studying instead of watching TV (playing video games, be on Facebook, going out, etc)?” are well intended but rarely help already anxious students.

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The fears of parents in those early days of schooling seem to re-emerge as their children approach the final hurdle of the HSC. It is natural for a parent’s protective instincts to want to shield their child from the tension and stress of the HSC. My advice to parents of students in Year 12 is always the following: •

The role of a parent is to provide a supportive environment, both physically and emotionally. It is not to share the stress of the HSC.

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Parents should ensure that their own anxiety does not add to the burden already carried by their child as they undertake the HSC process. Wellmeaning questions such as “how did you go?” the moment a child gets home after receiving an assessment task result

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Too often have I seen well meaning parents attempt to organise their Year 12 children because the approach of their child to the HSC is not how they think it should be done. Parents transferring their own anxiety to their children do not contribute to better HSC results. By the stage of Year 12 parents have very little influence on improving the HSC results of their now adult children.

Parents should have confidence in the ability of the teachers at TIGS to assist students to achieve their best.

The outstanding results of our Year 12 students are not matched by our competitor schools. 90% of our graduates were successful in their application for early entry to university last year - they were offered a place in a course of their choice before they sat for their HSC examinations. The universities

consistently tell us this is because of the quality of our teaching and the broad range of experiences our students have while studying. Involvement in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Community Service, activities in The Arts, participation in Leadership, commitment to sporting endeavours all point to a student being well rounded and possessing important life skills. A student that is balanced in their approach to life is in a much better place mentally to cope with the stresses of Year 12 study.

Surprisingly, NAPLAN testing can also be a source of tension and stress for families and some schools. This is a remarkable situation for a diagnostic test that was never designed or intended to rank students or schools. Stewart Riddle (UQld) writes: “there are a number of serious concerns about NAPLAN, including causing health problems such as stress, anxiety, as well as vomiting and sleeplessness. NAPLAN has also been criticised for encouraging teaching to the test, the promotion of supplements, narrowing the curriculum and manipulation and cheating by schools.” (SMH 15/5/14) If this is true then things are really out of control.

Preparations for two big TIGS events this term are well underway: 17 May 18-21 June

The TIGS Great Fete (details are found in this Newsletter) The TIGS Musical Production – The Secret Garden Bookings now open through the TIGS website http://www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-a-bookings

I look forward to meeting you at these events.

Chaplain’s Message BEING MR KINSELLA

I could be – someone who would represent him well and bring him honour in the eyes of our younger students.

While I speak about this with some humour the experience has been instructive for me as a Christian. For many people in the world, their only knowledge of the real Jesus will be through those who bear his name – those who call themselves Christians. And it won’t be so much what they say about Jesus but what they do in his name which will have the biggest impact.

The early followers of Jesus knew this well. They understood themselves to be “ambassadors of Jesus” (see 2 Corinthians 5.20). An ambassador is charged with the responsibility of representing faithfully and thoroughly the one who sends him or her.

That is Jesus’ call over the life of all who follow him. It is an enormous responsibility.

At TIGS we do not teach specifically for NAPLAN tests. We do prepare students so that they know what to expect when they receive their NAPLAN test papers.

We do not set aside our normal curriculum to teach specifically for the test. NAPLAN is an excellent resource for teachers in understanding the educational needs of their students and adapting the approach to teaching and learning accordingly. We should guard against inflating its importance beyond this purpose.

We also recommend that parents do not create stress for their children by having them tutored or purchase NAPLAN preparation texts and programmes. These are not necessary and the money would be better spent donating to the TIGS Foundation.

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

I love that our School exists on the one campus. It allows for healthy interchange between the Junior and Senior Schools.

As Chaplain I have the luxury of operating significantly in both Schools. It is one of the joys of my position.

There is a humourous by-product of this for me. When I go down to the Junior School I am often greeted by the younger members of the Junior School as Mr Kinsella. I don’t know what it is – maybe it’s the suit or the grey hair or the debonair good looks (!) Whatever it is, for many I am Mr Kinsella.

Early on in my time at TIGS I tried to correct the students. It didn’t work.

Often they would hear me out and say something like: “Okay, Mr Kinsella. Have a good day.”

Realising that for many of our younger students I will always be Mr Kinsella I resolved to be the very best Mr Kinsella

Needless to say, it is a responsibility shared by a School that bears the name of Christ.

That School is an ambassador for Jesus as much as any individual follower. This is true for us at TIGS. We are a Christian School. That is firmly established in our Foundation Charter and continues to be communicated and acted upon in our Statement of Mission and Values. It is also popularly conveyed in our Vision Slogan: Academic, Christian, Caring. This means that all we say and do from the Caretaker to the Council Chairman communicates Christ. We can’t escape this fact.

I hope you can appreciate what an enormous responsibility this is. As I have said it is heightened by the fact that for many we will be all they know of Jesus.

Unless we are unsure what this entails for us as a School Community let’s hear the words of Jesus as he speaks directly to this issue: “As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13.35) Rev James Rogers Chaplain

Senior School A REFRESHING VIEW

Hello everyone and welcome back to Term II. I have returned from Long Service Leave and it is great to be back.

Thank you to Greg Lanyon for doing such a wonderful job in Term I. I now have a big act to follow!

It’s so very refreshing to have been away and to have had the opportunity to view Australia, Wollongong and TIGS from a very different perspective. To see how others see us, as Robbie Burns, the Scottish poet observed in that famous poem ‘To a Louse’: “O, wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us!

It wad frae monie a blunder free us, An’ foolish notion.”

And what do others see when they look at us?

They see great bounty, beauty and blessing.

It’s salutary to be reminded of that and the fact that with privilege comes responsibility to use those God-given gifts and to appreciate those things

The Arts

which set us apart and make this a wonderful place of learning: our outstanding academic results, our Christian foundation, the new I.B. curriculum, the beautiful grounds and buildings, the supportive and committed parents, the dedicated staff and all of the extra care, love and work that they devote to their students.

This week I was reviewing the Cocurricular activities on offer and it is a wonderful testament to the staff’s commitment to educating the whole child to see the range and diversity of those opportunities. Please, go to the website and look under Senior School at: http://www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/ senior-school/co-curricular-activities Encourage your children to make use of these before, during and afterschool activities which also include Homework and Study Assistance.

What a wonderful school! Welcome back to Term II.

Up coming music concerts • Thursday 15 May 9 (Week 3) - Brass & Woodwind Concert - 6.30 • Wednesday 28 May (Week 5) - String Concert - 6.30 • Wednesday 4 June (Week 6) - Piano Concert - 6.30 • Thursday 12 June (Week 7) - Guitar Concert - 6.30

Monica Watt Head of Senior School Deputy Headmaster

NATIONAL HISTORY CHALLENGE – 2014 The Illawarra Grammar school is pleased to promote the 2014 National History Challenge. This is a research-based competition for students from years 5-12 who would like to produce a piece of original historical research based on the theme – ‘Changing Perspectives’.

Students can enter as individuals or as a group and can produce written research papers, museum displays or present their research in other formats.

Successful entries can progress to regional, state and national level accompanied with cash prizes.

This is a great opportunity for students to partake in the national conversation about our past.

If you would like further information please access this website http://historychallenge.org.au or contact Mr Chamberlain, Mr Southcombe or Mrs McPhate.

TIGS BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Hello Friends

It is time to get together and have some fun while we raise money at our biggest morning tea yet. On Wednesday 21 May 9.30am, come to our delicous high tea at the Lagoon!!

The Cancer Council do so much to support those who are challenged with cancer and it is a great opportunity for you to support an important cause.

Hosted by Wave FM dont miss out on hearing inspiring guest speakers and your chance to win lots of fabulous prizes including a coffee machine and a weekend getaway!!

Please RSVP by purchasing a ticket online http://www.trybooking.com/ Booking/BookingEventSummary. aspx?eid=47903&bof=1 or contact Mary Shalala 0423 190560

BIGGEST MORNING TEA Wednesday 21 May 2014 9.30am to 11.30am

The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant $25 per person

Includes high tea - platters of sweets/savouries and tea/coffees

TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE VISIT TIGS WEBSITE www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-a-bookings/online-bookings RSVP Essential On line ticket sales close Monday 19 May

RSVP essential for catering.

For more information or last minute tickets please contact Hope to see you there!!

Mary Shalala

Mary Shalala - Text 0423190560 Email mary@gig.net.au Join us for a great morning filled with fun, great prizes and an inspiring guest speaker.

All family and friends are welcome!

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation please feel free to leave it at either the Junior School or Senior School reception in a clearly marked envelope.

All cheques are to be made payable to the Cancer Council.

Junior School First of all thank you to all our parents from both the Piper Centre and the Junior school for embracing and complying with the new adjustments to the car line procedure. All is working well with very pleasing results being achieved throughout the first and second weeks of Term II. Next week we will see our Years 3 and 5 students sit the NAPLAN tests on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will be our ‘catch-up’ day for any students who miss a test(s) during the week. Students have their skills assessed in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. NAPLAN is NOT a test of content. The skills tested are developed over time through the School curriculum, therefore excessive test preparation using previous tests is not useful! NAPLAN tests identify whether all students have the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for their learning and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community. Our teachers have prepared the students for these tests and will provide support and encouragement before and during the test period. You can help your child by being reassuring and positive on NAPLAN test days.

HANDY HINT: Good sleep, good nutrition and a relaxed attitude will assist your child to do their best in the NAPLAN tests.

Narelle McRae Acting Head of Junior School

Thank you to our Year 1 Dads who hosted a wonderful Mother’s Day breakfast on Friday morning. The sense of community that surrounds events such as this is truly a blessing. Wishing all our Mums a happy and relaxing Mother’s Day! BE AWARE. SHOW YOU CARE Food Allergy Week 12-18 May 2014 TIGS is concerned about the safety and wellbeing of all our students. Next week is Allergy Awareness Week. The aim of this initiative is to educate students and parents by increasing awareness of food allergy in the community, and specifically in our TIGS community, in an effort to promote understanding and help protect those at risk.

Be Aware is about raising awareness that one in ten babies will develop a food allergy. Show You Care is a call for community members to engage with this issue.

A food allergy is an immune system response to a normally harmless food protein that the body believes is harmful. When the individual eats food containing that protein, the immune system releases a chemical, triggering symptoms that can affect a person’s breathing, gastrointestinal tract, skin and/ or heart. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening, making it a medical emergency.

Many of you will know someone who is affected by anaphylaxis. TIGS is a ‘nut aware’ school. Staff have had training in severe allergy management and strategies have been implemented to keep students at risk of anaphylaxis as safe as possible. While these students are being taught to care for themselves, it is important that all students are reminded of the importance of not sharing food with others, washing hands after eating and finding a teacher if they are concerned their friend with allergies is sick.

At present Allergy and Anaphylaxis is not recognised as a National Health Priority. There are currently nine areas of health considered by the Federal Government as a National Health priority but allergy is not one of them. Access to allergy care and ongoing management will not improve without you voicing your concerns. The following is a link to a letter you can sign and send to your local federal MP if you wish to support this concern: http://bit.ly/1eHwycJ. Please refer to the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia website for more information or visit Allergy Awareness Week at www. foodallergyaware.com.au

Merit Certificates Academic

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS Weekly Awards KD KM KP 1M 1T 1WJ 2C 2H 3B 4C 4R 4Y 5A 5Y 6G

Roscoe Kambouris, Summer Thomas, Jemima Bigirindavyi, Subodh Parab Riya Bahl, Isabella Cahill, Nicole Choi, Ronghao Chen James Saffoury, Samuel Williams, Michael Werakso, Hunter Hooton Harry Fuller Scarlett Ford, Ben Harman, Joshua Burden, Samuel Robinson Alan Huynh, Marcus Smith Anika Rindani, Hussen Bangamwabo Chloe Jackson, Rueben Grundy, Gabriella Thornton, Ella Smith, Ryder Langton Molly Buikstra, Guoqin Ding Chloe Loca, Bowen Kimberley-Mastalir Mathilda Hoy, Holly Jenner, Cooper Kerridge, Eloise Malouf Nicholas Chiaverini, Ben Giason Charlotte Atkinson Sally Gyngell, Olivia Barber Sana Zafar, Sarah Hutchinson Jermaine Issa, Francis Mau, Margaux Chauvet, Thomas Main

Sarah Partland Alissa Tonkin Victoria Summerill Alison Guo Daniel Grieve Aditya Kumaresan Ben Giason Kano Hiramatsu Hussen Bangamwabo Ruben Grundy Nicole Choi

Service

Michael Marzano Ben Giason Elizabeth Michelmore Marley Stephenson

Personal Presentation Michael Marzano Campbell Boardman

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT

Junior School Cross Country Age Champions 8/9 Years Girls 1st Place Runner Up 8/9 Years Boys 1st Place Runner Up 10 Years Girls 1st Place Runner Up

Pia D’Rozario Katie Gorham

Cooper Kerridge Zachary Birch

Amelia Druett Olivia Varmedja

10 Years Boys 1st Place Runner Up

Ben Giason Joshua Franco

11 Years Girls 1st Place Runner Up

Victoria Summerill Ella Vartazarian

EXTEND AT TIGS

Welcome back to Term II – we have been busy getting back into routine with all our activities especially The Homework Club (Yes, lots of groaning from the children!)

We have also been busy with our Mother’s Day crafts that has been ongoing since last week. The children have been busy making paper flower bouquets and photo bookmarks for their lovely mothers.

We will be launching “Our Kitchen Rules” next week by making pancakes with ice cream and strawberries. The children are eagerly awaiting this activity.

11 Years Boys 1st Place Runner Up

James Healey Ryan Osadczuk

12 Years Girls 1st Place Runner Up

Zoe Dribbus Margaux Chauvet

12 Years Boys 1st Place Aaron Ylias Runner Up Rory Hanrahan House Points 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Reminders

Morning Swim Squad Is again underway every Tuesday and Thursday morning starting at 7.00am at McKeon’s Swim School. If you are interested please collect a Permission Slip from the Junior School Office for your child to participate.

All Schools Swimming

Aria Bacic-Johnston placed 6th in the 11yrs Girls 50mtr Backstroke finals in a very close race.

Coligan 285 points Wolgal 267 points Kogara 252 points Aranda 191 points

A huge well done to all students who participated.

Our Extend Superstar is Gabriella T for always helping to pack away the activities.

Week 3’s Activities: Monday 12 May: Organised Sports on the Playlawn Futsal in Rees Hall Crazy Craft Tuesday 13 May: Organised Sports on the Playlawn Soccer on the Oval Crazy Craft

Wednesday 14 May: Organised Sports-Playlawn Futsal in Rees Hall Our Kitchen Rules!

Thursday 15 May: Gardening Gloves/Science Club Crazy Craft Friday 16 May: Crazy Craft Movie (G) and Popcorn ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.au CALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437

TIGS CHARITY

TRIVIA NIGHT 2014 As part of their fundraising efforts for the TIGS Year 12 Charity ‘Street Swags’, the 2014 School Captains invite you to attend a Trivia Night.

Date:

Friday 23 May 2014 (Week 4 Term II)

Time:

6.30pm – 10.00pm

Location:

The Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC)

Cost:

Tables of 8 $120 Tables of 10 $150 $15 per person $10 University student tickets can be purchased at the door with a concession card

Theme:

‘S’ for Street Swags

RSVP:

Friday 16 May 2014

ABOUT THE NIGHT

Please bring your own food and drinks (BYO alcohol is permitted). You may also pre-order online when you book your tickets an antipasto platter. These are being sold at $25 each and will be distributed on the night. An antipasto platter will be suitable for up to 4 people and will include an assortment of cheeses, cold meats, dips, sun dried tomatoes, olives and crackers.

There will be prizes for the winning table, best dressed table, a lucky door prize, a raffle and a number of competitions on the night – so don’t forget your wallet!

STREET SWAGS

Street Swags is a non-for-profit organisation that manufactures durable, discrete bedding for the homeless to alleviate the hardship faced by people in need. The Street Swags are produced by prison inmates who receive a certificate of accreditation to help find employment once released as well as being produced by various community organisations. Street Swags aims to provide temporary shelter for those who are without accommodation. By making a contribution to Street Swags people’s lives are saved from harsh weather elements, vilification and abuse.

No student or persons under the age of 18 are permitted to attend this event.

TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE VISIT TIGS WEBSITE

www.tigs.nsw.edu.au

Sport

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT

STUDENT SUCCESS

Volleyball: Congratulations to Kieran Ackhurst (Year 12) for his selection in the Open Boys CIS Volleyball Team.

NSW ALL SCHOOLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

TIGS had six swimmers represent the CIS team at the NSW All Schools Championship.

The girls team was Kaitlin McKeon, Alice Fox, Kelsey Cresswell and Laura Gibbons.

The boys team was Joshua King and Ethan Dorrian-Nancarrow. The girls performed well in the 4x50m medley relay ranking them in the top eight. Kaitlin then went on to swim the 200m backstroke and finished 4th place.

Joshua and Ethan swam well with both boys swimming two events and placing in the top eight for their events. Joshua swam the 100m and 200m butterfly race for the 17 and overs. Ethan swam in the 15 to 16’s in the 200m butterfly and 400m individual medley, finishing 2nd in both events. Well done to our team.

GHSF AUSTRALIAN AGE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

six finals and medalled in three; 1st 400m individual medley, 2nd 200m butterfly and 3rd 200m freestyle.

Congratulations to all swimmers and a special mention to Ethan on his outstanding results.

CIS CUP FOOTBALL KNOCKOUT

Round 3 report vs Inaburra College – Wednesday 30th April 2014 TIGS totally dominated the first 20 minutes of the game, but it became increasingly obvious that Monday’s Cross Country Carnival had created some weary legs, so a 3-1 score line at half time was a good position to be in. The opposition came out firing in the second half and in short order had brought back the score to 3 all. Some fresh legs and determination kept us in the game until well into the second half when two nicely placed goals put the game beyond Inaburra’s reach. Well done to Luke Defreitas, Samuel Isabella, Thomas Walker, Cameron Barrett, Alexander Brodie, Kyle Del, Thomas Goodhew, Zac McLaren, Isaac Osborne, Tomas Saponja, Lachlan Scott, Matthew Galanti, Nicholas Grozdanov, Ali Sawan and Harrison Taranto.

This now puts the team into the quarter finals and we look forward to our next meeting and hopefully progressing to the semis.

Result: TIGS - 5 vs Inaburra - 3

YEAR 7 – 10 SPORT TERM II Tuesdays

SPIN cycle 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Rekreate, Coniston During the school holidays we had four of our swimmers compete at the National Age Championships for their swimming clubs. Well done to Kelsey Cresswell, Kaitlin McKeon, Joshua King and Ethan DorrianNancarrow. For these swimmers competing at this level would be their pinnacle swim meet for the season when representing their club. This season we had three finalist and one medallist. Both Kaitlin and Joshua made a final with their club team mates in relay events. Ethan Dorrian-Nancarrow made

Cardio Boxing 3.30pm - 4.30pm – TIGS H Block Hangdog Climbing 3.30pm - 4.30pm – Hangdog Auburn Street Wollongong Squash/Lawn Bowls 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Collegians Sporting Complex (ORB)

Hip Hop 3.30pm - 4.30pm – TIGS Begbie Taekidoaki Martial Arts 3.30pm - 4.30pm – TIGS Rees Hall Basketball 3.30pm - 4.30pm – TIGS IGC Thursday AM Rowing (Term 2 only) 6.45am - 9.00am - Illawarra Boat Sheds Boot Camp 7.00am - 8.00am University of Wollongong Recreation Centre PM Pilates/Body Balance 3.30pm - 4.30pm – TIGS IGC Tennis J. Golding 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Beaton Park Tennis Courts Run for Fitness 3.30pm - 4.30pm - TIGS Oval/local area Trampoline 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Hangtime, Coniston Athletics 3.30pm - 4.30pm – Kerryn McCann Athletics Track Beaton Park The Years 7-10 Co-curricular Sport programme for Terms II and III started this week. If students or parents are unsure about which sport they are doing it can be found on the student’s timetable, accessible on edumate. If your son or daughter has been exempt an email has been sent to parents to advise them of this.

If the Sport occurs off the School premises a bus will bring students back to school in time to catch the 5.00pm north and south buses.

These buses will leave from the IGC car park. If it is a morning sport, buses will bring students back to school in time for the start of the School day.

For any questions regarding sport please contact Mrs Melinda Sharpe or Mrs Leonie Hinch on 42200258 or email msharpe@tigs. nsw.edu.au

TIGS GREAT FETE Get on board the Fete Train NOW! A core group of us have worked really hard to create an event that you can be proud of but we need you to volunteer, make, bake, clean out your cupboards invite your friends and neighbours NOW! VOLUNTEER ON THE DAY Don’t’ leave it to the last minute – help make this a great Great Fete by getting involved. Follow the link on the TIGS website - even an hour of your time will make a difference! http://www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-a-bookings/tigs-great-fete DONATE Last weekend to clean out your cupboards!

Deliver these items directly to the storage container at the school: • Toys & Games • Recycled Clothes & Accessories • Books, DVD’s, CD’s • Bric-à-brac & small furniture items (no whitegoods or electrical equipment please) Deliver these directly to the Junior School Office: • Bottled goods (full and unopened) for the bottle stall – think shampoo, wine, sauces, perfume, fruit juice, cordial • Items for the Loom Band stall • Gift Baskets Deliver these directly to the Senior School Office: • Wine for the Wine Raffle BAKE The CAKE STALL is always a popular stall at our Fete - help us create a fully laden table of delicious home baked goodies - popular sellers at the cake stall include cakes, loafs (banana/date), slices & muffins, also old fashioned treats such as chocolate crackers, toffees and coconut ice. Gluten free products & savoury treats are also great sellers. Cake boxes are available from the Senior and Junior School Student Receptions. Please deliver to the IGC after 2.00pm on Friday 16 May. Please don’t forget to include an ingredient list. Any questions, please call Melinda on 0413 840 032.

MAKE We are seeking donations of handmade knitting, craft and art - please deliver to the storage container clearly labelled CRAFT. Any questions, call Felicity 0425 245 261 Fiji Holiday RAFFLE Raffle Tickets are due back at School NOW! We’d appreciate you returning all monies and tickets to the School Office by Monday – please return unsold tickets as the raffle is proving very popular.

ADVERTISE Please help spread the word about the Fete: Posters: Collect from School Reception and display them at your local café, shop or workplace Email: Please forward the flyer to your networks Share: hop onto Facebook and spread the word!

TIGS GREAT FETE What’s on at the TIGS Great Fete this year

In addition to traditional and much loved stalls, we have lots of new activities, food, entertainment and fun!

Mural Display Cloakroom Krispy Kreme collection Child-minding First Aid Café Cakes and Cupcakes Country Fare Sticky Date Pudding Stall Indian Food Rides Mobile ATM MASH tent Plant/Environmental Display Footy Passing Souvlaki BBQ Nachos

Hot Dogs Japanese Noodles Outback Steakhouse Milkshakes, Ice-creams, Spiders Devonshire Tea Calligraphy Display Art Display Cantilena Singers & Junior Strings Circus Skills Parasol Painting Bubble Wands Animal Show Balloons Raffle Wine Raffle TIGS Foundation Silent Auction Face Painting Fairy Floss

Popcorn Loom Bands Healthy Eating Display Blood Pressure Checks Community Performances School Performers BAZAAR Books, CD’s, DVD’s Bottle Stall Craft Gift Baskets Recycled Clothes and Accessories Recycled School Uniforms Show Bags and Lucky Dips White Elephant

Thanks in advance for getting involved - here’s to a great Great Fete!

Benita - Phone 0417 166 011

TIGS FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION

TIGS Foundation will be hosting a Silent Auction at the TIGS Great Fete on Saturday 17 May. Come along and visit our stall and place your bid on one or more of the wonderful items up for Auction. Auction items listed below.

1. KITCHEN GIFT PACK

4. DINING EXPERIENCE

8. IBAH DAY SPA PAMPER PACKAGE

Comprising of a 9 piece Mundial Knife Block, Avanti Citrus Juicer, Avanti Chopping Block and Avanti Collapsible Carry Basket.

Valued over $500

7 Course Degustation Dinner for two, with matching wines at Wollongong’s Award Winning Fine Dining Restaurant Caveau Value $290.00

Value $300

2. MEN’S GIFT PACK

5. MIDWEEK GETAWAY

Comprising (2) Maglite Torches, Binoculars, Outdoor Knife and Tools, Insulated bottle caddy with an Avanti Wine Foil Remover, BBQ Tongs, Car phone mount for hands-free mobile device, Pen and Executive Sharp Shooting Target Practice game.

Value $500

Tumbling Waters Retreat Stanwell Tops, enjoy a one night stay in a Luxury Ocean Suite, sparkling wine, nibbles and breakfast Value $530.00

3. GETAWAY FOR 2 NIGHTS TO RUBY’S AT GERROA. A 4 bedroom home accommodating a maximum of 10 guests with stunning views only 30-40 minutes from Wollongong.

Value $500

6. ACCOMMODATION, DINNER AND SHOW PACKAGE Overnight Accommodation at Wollongong Serviced Apartments together with a two course Dinner and Show package at Centro CBD, Wollongong Value $500

9. CHAMPAGNE HIGH TEA FOR 4 PEOPLE Experience a relaxing afternoon with friends overlooking Sydney at the Park Hyatt Sydney Harbour Value $260.00

10. STUNNING GOLD LADIES ‘GUESS’ WATCH Value $320

11. COACH SIGNATURE COLLECTION iPhone travel case/ Credit Card/ Hotel Swipe holder, gift boxed.

Value $130

7. 10 X 1 HOUR DRIVING LESSONS

12. IN HOUSE BLOOMS - FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION

Value $500

Enjoy fresh flowers delivered fortnightly for three months Value: $180

For enquiries: please contact Lisa Wilson, Foundation Coordinator at the School on 4220 0264 or email: lwilson@tigs.nsw.edu.au

TIGS 2014 School Production

Tickets now on sale! Visit TIGS website

2014 SCHOOL PRODUCTION

18 JUNE - 21 JUNE 2014 TICKETS

$15 Concession $25 Adult

Music by Lucy Simon Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH INC.

Tickets available for purchase online visit TIGS

www.tigs.nsw.edu.au

UPCOMING

EVENTS

WEEK 3

Brass and Woodwind Concert 6.30pm Thursday 15 May

The TIGS Great Fete

10.00am - to 2.00pm Saturday 17 May

WEEK 4

Pop Up Review Evening

5.00pm Tuesday 20 May in the Goodhew Research Centre

TIGS Biggest Morning Tea

9.30am Tuesday 21 May at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

School Captains Trivia Night 6.30pm Friday 23 May in the IGC

DATE CHANGES Please note the following amendments have been made to the School calendar.

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The Piano Concert which was originally scheduled on 11 June will now be held on 4 June.

The Strings Concert which was originally scheduled on 4 June will now be held on 28 May.