Issue 1 Term III 2014

Newsletter Academic Christian Caring

Issue 1

TERM III 2014

BARBARA ARROWSMITH-YOUNG The Woman Who Changed Her Brain

Headmaster As Term III begins we welcome a number of new students and their families to the School community. We hope they quickly feel at home at TIGS and make the most of the many opportunities that are available to our students.

There has been great success experienced by our students in the field of sport. We have been thrilled to observe the achievements of ex-students David McKeon (Class of 2010) and Emma McKeon (Class of 2012) in the pool at the Commonwealth Games.

Our Year 12 students are on the home stretch now with their Trial HSC Examinations just a week away. We wish them success in their final weeks of study and hope they achieve results that reflect the effort they have made.

It is also exciting to know that a new crop of talented sports men and women are taking their place. Our Junior School Footballers achieved great success in recent weeks. Margaux Chauvet and Zoe Dribbus represented Combined Independent Schools (CIS) in the State Football Carnival and the team were undefeated champions, winning the final 6-0. Zoe was Captain of the team and Margaux amazingly scored all six goals in the final. Congratulations to both girls.

Term II concluded with a special presentation by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young attended by over 800 people. She spoke of her remarkable story where she overcame significant learning difficulties related to cognitive dysfunction. Her approach to overcoming cognitive deficits, known as the Arrowsmith Program, has proved successful in helping many people to overcome their learning difficulties and succeed in a conventional pathway of learning.

The School is currently processing a number of applications by students to join an Arrowsmith Program offered at TIGS. A decision on whether to run the programme at TIGS will not be made until the applications have been processed and the viability of such a programme at TIGS is determined. An Arrowsmith Program offered at TIGS would be offered in a separate unit within the School and would have no impact on the learning in mainstream classes.

This week our Junior School Boys and Girls played in the State Futsal Championships.

The Boys performed with great distinction but were eliminated in the Semi-final round. Well done boys.

Our Junior School Girls went even better, winning their final 8-0, an astonishing score, to become State Champions for the second year in a row. This result was no fluke. The girls have been training hard for the carnival and have spent many hours in preparation. Congratulations to Ruby Tilden, Mila Lancaster, Selene Chadrawy, Annie McLearie, Cartia Taranto, Margaux Chauvet and Zoe Dribbus and their coaches and supporting staff, Mr Robinson, Mr Yeo, Mrs Martin and Mrs Dribbus - and to the loyal parents who supported and encouraged

the whole team during training and at the carnival.

Not to be outdone, we have been entertained by the performances of students in The Arts. The performance of all our Year 5 students at the special evening of music held at the end of Term II was amazing. The performances centred on the ‘Recycled Music Machine’ were very impressive as was the obvious link to the Unit of Inquiry (How the World Works) that was being studied in class.

The performance of some parents on the Recycled Music Machine at the end of the night was also impressive. Year 6 performed on Wednesday evening and delighted us with examples of their learning about Musical Theatre based on the time of the 18th Century.

One of the highlights of the year is the Year 12 Extension Music Concert which will be held tonight (Friday evening starting at 6.30pm). This is following a wonderful evening of performance by our Year 12 Dance students on Thursday. The talent of our students in Music is amazing and is seen at its peak as our students prepare and present their performances for the HSC. We wish them well in their performance and assessments.

What a great start to the term. I wish all our students success in their study and in their many school activities.

Stephen Kinsella

Chaplain’s Message AN INTEGRATED VIEW OF LIFE

of Christian Studies and the delight of Chapel allow us to focus in depth on the person and plans of God as they are seen most clearly in Jesus, but we also believe that passages like those above demand a serious consideration of the relevance of Jesus in all subject areas. As we do this we are careful to preserve the integrity and cohesion of that subject area. We are not looking for special knowledge, just deeper knowledge.

One of the delights I have had over recent months is to sit in with individual faculties in the Senior School as they have planned their units of enquiry for Terms III and IV according to the unique specifications of the Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate. I am there to assist staff to discern how the Bible might deepen our understanding of their units of enquiry.

Headmaster

“The Son (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God… In him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth…

All things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1.15-17) “The Son (Jesus) is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” (Hebrews 1.3) Imagine being convinced of these truths from the books of Colossians and Hebrews in the New Testament yet failing to consider how Jesus might relate to the business of teaching and learning in schools. There are some who attempt this.

I think they are seriously misguided.

At TIGS, we believe Jesus, the Son of God, is integral to all of life. It is for this reason that we do not just consider his relevance in the usual places. For sure, the discipline

It has been a deeply rewarding time for me. I have been reminded just how relevant the Bible is to the business of life and how when we apply the teaching of the Bible to our learning our understanding and insight into life is enhanced. I am sure our students will be the primary beneficiaries as these units are rolled out this term.

As well as this, I have gained a deeper respect for our academic staff. Their dedication to new learning has always impressed me. They are committed to the highest professional conduct with respect to their vocation as educators.

What has impressed me afresh, however, is their conviction about what has always mattered so much to TIGS: we cannot understand the true significance of any fact in the universe until we have considered that fact along with the fact that Jesus “is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.”

(Hebrews 1.3) Rev James Rogers Chaplain

Senior School

WHAT PARENTS WANT TO KNOW

Meeting with Year 6 students as they prepare to come to the Senior School and talking with their parents, for whom the transition can be equally daunting, has been such a valuable opportunity for both of us, I hope, to learn and to communicate clearly, face to face. It certainly has been for me.

I can clarify misconceptions such as the mistaken belief that we did not have any practical PE lessons on the timetable.

We do have at least three periods of PD/Health/PE within the timetable and additional Sport opportunities before, after and during school hours.

A more detailed look at last year’s data reveals that: •

3 students went on to do Medicine, one at UNSW and 2 at Sydney.

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Interestingly there were a large number who went on to do Engineering:

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2 who were given Scholarships as Dean’s Scholar in Engineering

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Another 4 students are studying Engineering.

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In addition there were interesting Engineering specialisations pursued such as:

I can also do some homework and report back to parents after our meeting in order to answer questions that I’ve been asked with data, rather than my ‘gut reaction,’ which is usually not too far off course but often the actual facts can be surprisingly interesting, even to me.

The first interesting question was about the University courses into which our students were accepted. We openly state that we are not a selective school. We were founded for families in the Illawarra who wished for their children an Academic, Christian and Caring education so that they could fully realize their potential no matter what their skills and abilities. That 90% of our Year 12 students are accepted into the faculty/course of their choice prior to them sitting their HSC is a fact about which we are very proud. We are instrumental in assisting our students realize their potential, making their choices on their career pathways.

But what does the data say? In looking back over the last five years the pattern seems to be very similar in terms of the professions such as Medicine and the Law. Two or three will pursue medicine as an undergraduate course, while many more will enter the profession at post-graduate level having made that career decision later. About 10 students will study Law, a number in a double degree with subjects such as International Studies.

As far as Vet Science or Dentistry are concerned it really depends on the year group, their passions and interests. Some years there are a few; others none.

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2 are doing B Engineering (Mechatronic)

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3 Electrical Engineering

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2 Mining Engineering

Another statistic, which was interesting and different last year, was that a large number of students, about 10, are now enrolled in allied aspects of medicine such as: •

Medical and Radiation Physics

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Medicinal Chemistry

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Medical and Health Science - 3 students

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Medical Biotechnology - 3 students

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Public Health

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Forensic Biology in Medical Science

The other subjects being studied are Nursing, Creative Arts, Education, Commerce and Media Studies, Digital Media, Science, Infotech, Public Relations, Arts and Economics to name a few. So the complete range.

And interestingly, some students go on to compete in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games winning many golds!

Monica Watt Head of Senior School Deputy Headmaster

TIGS Foundation TIGSFOUNDATION Fundraising Event

Save the Date "Not so secret" Men's Business an innings with adam gilchrist

When: Friday Evening, 7 November 2014 Where: Grandstand Rooms, WIN Stadium, Wollongong TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2014 Visit www.tigs.nsw.edu.au or enquiries to Lisa Wilson on 4220 0264

2015 Enrolments Interviews for all 2015 enrolments are now being conducted. If you need to enrol another family member for 2015, please contact the Enrolments Department on 4220 0216 or via email: enrolments@tigs.nsw.edu.au

TIGS Canteen The TIGS Canteen is welcoming any new volunteers. If you could spare a few hours of your time the Canteen , we would love to have your help. Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles and friends are all welcome.

To join the friendly team please phone Debbie in the Canteen on 4220 0241 or email canteen@tigs.nsw.edu.au

Junior School After recently reviewing a number of our Whole School Policies, I have found an issue that I need parent assistance with. On reading the ‘Safety and Security Policy’ I noted that it states “ALL visitors to the School, including contractors and canteen workers must report to either the Senior School or Junior School Administration Reception areas where they will be issued with an official visitor’s tag. They will be required to sign in on arrival and sign out when leaving.”

I encourage anyone who is coming onto the Junior School site during the day to please make the Office/Junior School Reception your first port of call. If you need to drop something off for your child, for example, their lunch or a jacket, or if you need to deliver a message, our Junior School Office Staff are more than happy to assist you by delivering what you need to the classroom. This will save you from having to sign in and out. If you are planning on being on School grounds for a longer period of time, I ask that you sign in and collect a visitors tag. Please remember to sign out at the Office/Junior School Reception, as you leave.

It is safer for all students and staff if we know who is on site and where they are. Thank you in advance for your support.

The Junior School Athletics Carnival, held last Thursday at Beaton Park, was a great day.

Thank you to Mrs Martin and Mrs Dribbus for the excellent organisation that saw all our students competing and enjoying themselves throughout the day. Thank you also to our Senior School colleagues and the Year 10 PD/Health/PE students who helped with the various events. One of the standout characteristics displayed on the day would have to have been the sportsmanship and camaraderie shown by our students towards each other and the effort and determination of all who competed.

MERIT CERTIFICATES

Academic

Soraya McCann Alexia Zafiriou Selene Chadrawy Massimo Forte Lilly Still Ashley Brewer Devesh Rajpal Nicole Mau Alexander Stevenson Parrie Mizori

Diya Mehan Deepika Parajuli Victoria Steward Jai Hemsley-Oades Alexander Mumford Samuel Stevenson Joshua Franco Darcy Cross Nicholas Chiaverini Sophia Santos Aanya Rakheja

WEEKLY AWARDS

KD KM KP 1M 1T 2C 2H 2M 4C 4R 4Y 5A 5S 5Y 6G

Thomas Peden Cartia Taranto Francis Mau Hollander Petersen Benjamin Lu Annie McLearie Temira Cowie Paige Jenkins Shahla Green Marley Stephenson Mayank Aurangabadkar

Narelle McRae Acting Head of Junior School

Service

Jayden Grieve Paige Jenkins

Personal Presentation Jacob Murrie Samuel Lowe Bowen Kimberley-Mastalir Selma Celik

Connor Hutchinson, Jemima Bigirindavyi, Lola Stephenson, Roscoe Kambouris Riya Bahl, Isaac Turner, James Saffoury, Ronghao Chen, Grace Russo, Alexandra Da Deppo, Oliver Grneski Nicholas Radojicic, Rhea Khanna, Rhys Chieng, Vanshika Daruvuri, Hunter Hooton Bora Kim, Saksham Sirohi, Astrid Sperring, Olive Windsor Zachary Hilton, Charlotte Ring, Abha Mundada, Ava Santos Glory Obinwanor, Diya Mehan Kavya Acharya, Ethan Bywater, William Dolan, Nicole Mau Tyler Sullivan, Mia Taylor, Athina Pates, Mayank Aurangabadkar, Xavier Druett Gabriella Valenzuela, Lachlan Boardman, Miranda Golding, Adelaide Thompson, Payton Leitch Jack Burrows, Temira Cowie, Amelia Druett, Joshua Franco Alex Varmedja, Jack Worthington, Alexia Loeser Mary Albert James Healey, Tamara Matar Elliot Winn, Paige Jenkins, Rory Swainson Emma Black, Ruby D’Rozario Yaan Keller-Bergmann, Connor Harvey

Library News Book Week this year will be celebrated by TIGS Library and the Junior School on Thursday 28 August. We have planned lots of “reading related” activities leading up to the students dressing up as a character out of a book. Keep in mind that this is a fun activity and as such we do not expect you to go to a lot of trouble with organising a costume. Just use a costume you might have at home and keep it fairly simple. Some suggestions for costumes are: Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhyme, Sport, Cultural/National costume, Dr Seuss character, Mr Men Series, Where’s Wally, Harry Potter, Space, Book Character.

Here is also a Pinterest page of ideas: www.pinterest.com/tigsl/book-character-dress-up-ideas/

Extend at TIGS Extend is now on Facebook

We are excited to announce that Extend is now on Facebook. We would love for you to ‘Like’ our Facebook page, where you will see regular photos and updates from our services nation-wide.

Like Extend’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ExtendAfterCare

TIGS P&F 2014 Karobran Disco

The annual Karobran Disco is on again this year for students in Kindergarten to Year 6. Sausage sizzle, drinks, fairy floss and treats available for purchase on the night and great entertainment. Children may be dropped off or parents are welcome to stay.

Friday 19 September 5.30pm to 7.30pm in Rees Hall.

Tickets are $5.00 and are avalable to be purchased through Flexischools from Monday 11 August.

Volunteers are needed for this event for various roles including canteen, supervision and BBQ (great job for dads!!).

If you would like to be part of this fun night please contact Lauren Gadson via email laurenpg80@gmail.com

The Big Day In

A picnic lunch co-ordinator is required for this years Big Day In. The Junior School P&F, Karobran, organise the picnic lunch’s to be purchased for the Big Day, In which is to be held on Thursday 18 September. If you are interested in taking on this role please contact Tanya Edgerton at tanya@ tfabrications.com.au It is a great way to contribute to the school community for someone who doesn’t have the time to commit to an ongoing role.

Senior School Sport Student Success

Volleyball: Kieran Ackhurst (Year 12) spent the recent holidays at the Australian Institute Sport (AIS). The first week was a selection camp, the second week the National Junior Volleyball Championships were held where Kieran represented in the NSW U19 Mens team. The third week Kieran was involved in another AIS camp.

At Nationals, Kieran was selected as an All Star 7 player which means he was selected to the merit squad from all the state U19 Men’s teams. The ‘more’ exciting news is that he has been selected in the Australian Youth Men’s ‘Volleyroos’ team to represent Australia at the 2014 Asian Youth Championships in Sri Lanka.

Kieran will travel to Thailand for a training camp on 29 August and the championships are in Sri Lanka from 5 - 14 September.

Congratulations to Kieran on these outstanding results.

Hockey: Congratulations to: Brittony Smallhorn and Chloe Johnston who have been selected in the NSW U15 Hockey squad.

Also to Claire Smallhorn who has been selected in the NSW U13 girls Hockey team.

Commonwealth Games

Div 3 Boarder X – Matthew Fargher (20th) Div 4 Boarder X – Rory Hanrahan (5th), Hunter Danckwardt-Bruce (9th) - 4th as a team Div 5 Boarder X – Bowen Kimberley-Mastalir Congratulations to both David (alumni 2010) and Emma McKeon (alumni 2012) for their outstanding results in the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

David- Silver 400m freestyle, Gold 4 x 200m relay Emma- Gold 200m Freestyle, Gold 4 x 100m relay, Gold 4 x 200m relay, Gold in Medley Relay, Bronze 100m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle.

The TIGS community are very excited and are overwhelmed by their success.

North Region Interschools Snowsports Championships

NSW Inter-schools Equestrian

Lauren O’Neill represented TIGS at the NSW Interschools Equestrian event last term.

She rode her horse, Hayden and placed in 3 out of 4 classes, with each class having over 65 riders.

Laurens results included: 3rd in the 1meter A2 class 9th in the 1.10meter A2 Class 10th in the 1meter Two Phase class.

The placing’s between the first five riders in each class were separated by split seconds.

Well done Lauren.

Div 5 SnowBoard – Bowen KimberleyMastalir (8th)

During the July school holidays, the TIGS Snowsports Team competed in the Northern Region Interschools Championships. All students represented the School with great enthusiasm. Congratulations to all competitors, especially those with podium finishes and those who have been invited to participate at the State Snowsports Championships at the end of August.

Div 3 Snowboard – Matthew Fargher (20th) Div 4 Snowboard – Hunter DanckwardtBruce (8th), Rory Hanrahan (7th) 3rd as a team

Div 1 Skier X – Tahlia Jackson (5th), Charli Morelli (8th) - 3rd as a team; Bryce Prior (19th) Div 3 Skier X – Ethan Jackson (2nd), Aiden Wingate (20th), Mackenzie Smith (22nd) 3rd as a team; Georgia Webb Div 4 Skier X – Harrison Webb (16th), Charlotte Tregonning (39th) 10th as a team Div 5 Skier X – Zane Taylor (24th); Kalan Taylor (55th), Ashton Tregonning (53rd) Div 3 Moguls – Goegia Webb (14th) Div 4 Moguls – Harrison Webb (16th), Charlotte Tregonning (23rd) - 8th as a team Div 1 Alpine – Tahlia Jackson (11th); Bryce Prior (15th) Div 2 Alpine – Charli Morelli (6th) Div 3 Alpine – Ethan Jackson (2nd), Aiden Wingate (29th) & Mackenzie Smith; Georgia Webb (16th), Rubey Williams (70th) Div 4 Alpine – Harrison Webb (7th); Charlotte Tregonning (17th) Div 5 Alpine – Zane Taylor (16th), Kalan Taylor (58th), Ashton Tregonning (59th) Thank you to both Sheridon and Jay Tregonning for managing the team and to Jack Millar (alumni 2012) who assisted in coaching the TIGS students.

All Schools Cross Country

Four students represented TIGS at the All Schools Cross Country in the holidays at Eastern Creek.

On a blustery windy day they had very good results: Elizabeth Martin 30th James Seal 26th Alexander Seal 17th Roisin Concannon 22nd

Interschool Netball Challenge

On July 23 the TIGS U14 and U16 Netball teams travelled to Shellharbour Anglican College to participate in the Inaugural Netball Challenge. We were welcomed by Mr Peter Gibson Head of Senior School who along with staff and students showed fantastic hospitality during our visit to the School.

The U14’s played the first game and despite a good effort were defeated.

The U16’s demonstrated great strength and team work to win their game convincingly. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Mrs Anastas and our umpire Elyse for their support at this fixture.

Our teams were: U/14’s: Annalise Chadrawy, Mary Bul, Nicole Russo, Ruby Crandell, Renee Thomson, Holly Kiteley, Chloe Lavalle, Alanieta Kennedy, Benae Kuiper and Kyra King.

U/16’s: Mia Whitehall, Alexis Hubble, Ruby Pallone, Taylah White, Grace Fitch, Stephanie Shalala, Alexandra Lavalle, Caitlin Chadrawy and Jacqueline Connor.

Senior School Athletics Carnival

The TIGS Senior School Athletics Carnival was held on Wednesday June 25 at Kerryn McCann Athletics Centre.

It was an extremely windy and cold day, which made for tough conditions for all the competitors. Even under such blustery conditions, the attendance and participation rates from all of the TIGS students was outstanding. With a strong headwind blowing up the 100m straight, times were slower than usual, but a number of records were still broken. Congratulations to Denali Hutt, Maudie Skyring, Madeline Negus, Ashley Dribbus, Azalea Nassau and the Aranda Senior Girls Relay team, all who broke records on the day. These records added to those broken by Azalea Nassau, Maria Kyriakoudes and Elizabeth Dominis in the javelin events held at school earlier in the term.

The House competition was extremely close, with the lead changing a

number of times throughout the day.

Congratulations go to Aranda, for being the victorious House at the end of the day. Also, a big thankyou to all the staff who persevered through the tough conditions, allowing the carnival to run so smoothly.

Over 100 athletes have now been chosen to compete at the NASSA Athletics Carnival, to be held at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Wednesday August 20.

House Results 1st Aranda 2nd Wolgal 3rd Kogara 4th Coligan Congratulations to the following students for their age champion podium results.

Athletics Age Champions 12 Year Girls = 1st Claire Smallhorn = 1st Charlotte Gaynor = 1st Claire Nguyen 12 Year Boys 1st Ethan Brunskill 2nd Finn McLaren 3rd Logan Davis 13 Year Girls 1st Ashley Dribbus 2nd Isabel Bodey 3rd Sarah Kingsman

15 Year Boys 1st Harrison Taranto 2nd Vincent Chauvet 3rd Nicholas Kyriakoudes 16 Year Girls 1st Denali Hutt 2nd Alexandra Lavalle 3rd Margot Allison 16 Year Boys 1st Angus Pryde 2nd Thomas Chadrawy 3rd Matthew Galanti 17 Year Girls 1st Maria Kyriakoudes 2nd Maudie Skyring 3rd Madeline Negus 17 Year Boys 1st Cameron Barrett 2nd Bailey White 3rd Caleb Stamper 18 Year Girls 1st Kuer Bul 2nd Jessica Kuit 3rd Stephanie Varcoe 18 Year Boys 1st Kuiam Anu 2nd Alexander Seal 3rd Hamish Paine

All Schools Surfing

13 Year Boys 1st Nickita Peros 2nd Ian Muhayimana 3rd Jonathon Michalopoulos 14 Year Girls 1st Rebekah Hutton 2nd Caitlin Chadrawy 3rd Georgia Robson 14 Year Boys 1st Elliot Hutt 2nd Joshua Fullerton-Harvey 3rd James Seal 15 Year Girls 1st Elizabeth Martin 2nd Ruby Pallone 3rd Brittony Smallhorn

On Monday 21 July, three TIGS students, Joshua Chapple, Harrison Steele and Michaela McGrath competed at the NSW Schools Surfing Titles in Port Macquarie. They were

greeted with good conditions and a competitive field. These students enjoyed themselves at the event and put in a solid performance against the top surfers in the state however were unlucky not to progress past round one.

Congratulations to Joshua, Harrison and Michaela on progressing to the state championships.

Term III Sports Year 7 - 10

Tuesdays

SPIN cycle 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Rekreate, Coniston 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 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 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Beaton Park Tennis Courts Run for Fitness 3.30pm - 4.30pm. TIGS Oval/local area

The Years 7-10 Co-curricular Sport programme for Terms 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

Trampoline 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Hangtime, Coniston Athletics 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Kerryn McCann Athletics Track Beaton Park

Junior School Sport

CSSA Gymnastics State Championships

on to win the Grand Final 6 - 0 against Sydney North. The result being the most convincing win ever in the tournament history. Amazingly, Margaux who played striker scored all 6 goals!

Both girls were selected into the NSW State PSSA team and will compete at the School Sport Australia National tournament in Bendigo at the end of Term III. Such a fantastic achievement, well done girls!

PSSA Netball Amy Lendrum, Tamara Matar, Alexia Zafiriou and Payton Leitch competed at the CSSA State Championships on 19 June. Payton also placed 1st as State Champion for National Level 5.

Well done girls!

All of the girls were amazing in their apparatus and achieved such fantastic results.

The results are as follows: Amy 4th Beam 3rd Vault and bars 2nd Floor 2nd Overall Tamara 2nd Beam 3rd Floor 4th Vault 3rd Overall Alexia 2nd

Floor

Payton 2nd Beam 3rd Bars and Floor 4th Vault

PSSA Soccer

Year 6 students Margaux Chauvet and Zoe Dribbus competed at the NSW PSSA State football carnival at Nelson’s Bay in the last week of Term II. Both girls are members of the CIS team with Zoe as Captain, played 8 games over three days and were undefeated champions. CIS were positioned first in their pool, won the Semi final 4-0 against Sydney South West and went

Cartia Taranto competed in the CIS team at the PSSA Netball Carnival last Tuesday through to Thursday at Penrith where the carnival was celebrating 125 years of school sport.

The team in which Cartia competed came equal 1st with another three teams and in all of the years there have never been three winners. This is such a phenomenal accomplishment.

Outstanding results Cartia.

PSSA Cross Country

Ben Giason and Cooper Kerridge ran at the PSSA Carnival as members of the CIS team in the last week of the School holidays. Both boys ran exceptionally well with Cooper placing 6th from a field of 90 across the state and Ben placing 16th. Such outstanding results from two great athletes.

Athletics carnival

Results are still being finalised and will be published in next weeks Newsletter.

Dance

A huge congratulations to Year 5

student Isobel Kinnear who came first in her dance competition over the weekend. She was awarded the Intermediate Age Champion (9-12 years) at the Get the Beat Illawarra Dance Festival. Great work Isobel.

Futsal State Championships

25 Boys and 28 girls teams met at Penrith Sports Stadium on the 29 July after the Regional Qualifying Rounds.

TIGS Boys Our boy’s team performed well and due to determination, skill and patience topped their pool. The Quarter Final was against Mamre Anglican School (MAS) and an extra time golden goal saw TIGS win 4-3. The boys faced Kings Park in the Semi Final and at 1-1 the game was anyone’s to take. Unfortunately for us it was Kings Park 4-1.

TIGS Girls The girls were defending their 2013 State title and due to a team effort won their pool convincingly. Many parents, coaches and referees commented on the skilful teamwork of the TIGS girls.

The girls faced Mamre Anglican School in the Semi Final and our passing game eventuated in a 3-0 victory. The Final was a one sided game against Manly West, after leading 1-0 in the first minute the girls went on to claim a second State Championship winning 8-0.

The boys and girls have been a pleasure to coach and I congratulate them for their achievements.

I would like to thank Mr Yeo, Mr Agnew, Mrs Martin and Mrs Dribbus for the time effort and expertise they bring to the TIGS Junior School Football programme.

Boys Team Girls Team Thomas Maine Zoe Dribbus Aaron Ylias Margaux Chauvet Rory Hanrahan Cartia Taranto Jett Norris Annie McLearie James Healey Mila Lancaster Dean Borbilas Ruby Tilden Harrison Kiteley See images on left page.

UPCOMING

EVENTS

WEEK 4

HSC Trials

11 - 22 August 2014

UNSW Mathematics Competition Tuesday 12 August 2014

WEEK 5

Staff Development Day Pupil Free Day Monday 18 August

Senior School NASSA Athletics Carnival Wednesday 20 August

Junior School NASSA Athletics Carnival Thursday 21 August

The Work’s Exhibiton

Opening Night 7.00pm Friday 22 August in the IGC

The Work’s Exhibiton Back to TIGS

11.00am to 2.00pm Saturday 23 August in the IGC