Issue 2 Term II 2014

TI G S

The Illawarra Grammar School

Newsletter Academic Christian Caring

Issue 2

TERM II 2014

A DAY FOR MUM

Junior School Mother’s Day Breakfast

TIGS

Great Fete Fun for the whole family

Headmaster In February I wrote about the exciting developments in education that have been enabled by research in the field of neuroscience. I referred to the experience of a Canadian, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, whose fascinating story was captured in the book The woman who changed her brain.(1) Barbara Arrowsmith-Young will be presenting her story at TIGS on Friday 27 June at 7:00pm. It is open to all members of the TIGS community and to the general public. Her presentation will be of interest to people with: •

Children of average or above average intelligence that are experiencing learning difficulties;

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An interest in neuroscience and how it is informing educational practice;

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Interest created by her story which is scheduled to be featured on 60 Minutes in the near future.

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young holds both a B.A.Sc in Child Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education).

This is a remarkable achievement for someone described as having multiple learning difficulties: “She read and wrote everything backwards, had trouble processing concepts in language, continuously got

lost and was physically uncoordinated.”

In overcoming her learning difficulties she developed what is known as the Arrowsmith Program which: •

Is based on research in neuroscience;

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Recognises that many people have learning dysfunctions because of cognitive deficits caused by how the brain is organised;

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Identifies that most people learn to compensate for learning dysfunctions and live normal lives;

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Recognises that some learning dysfunctions, often in combination, can lead to learning difficulties that are barriers to success in schooling and beyond;

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Prescribes a program of targeted exercises for the brain that strengthens cognitive function in areas of identified deficit;

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Enables successful participants to engage in normal learning because the barriers created by the learning dysfunctions have been remediated.

The Arrowsmith Program has been successful in assisting students overcome learning difficulties related to reading, writing, mathematics, comprehension, logical reasoning, visual memory, auditory memory, dyslexia, non-verbal learning,

auditory processing and attention (ADD & ADHD). Click here for more informaion.

The School is considering adding the Arrowsmith Program to the services already provided to students with learning difficulties. This would commence in 2015 and be a small program limited to a maximum of 10 students that are assessed as benefiting from the program. It will attract an additional fee. A decision to adopt the program will be made after the presentation by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young and will reflect the level of parent interest.

More information about the Arrowsmith Program can be found here.

To book your seat to attend the free information night on June 24, please visit the School’s website or click here.

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Arrowsmith-Young, B. (2012) The woman who changed her brain Harper-Collins: Sydney

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

Chaplain’s Message BELIEF BLOCKERS

believed they could get through him. He was a belief blocker and one of the chief reasons we went through the season one year without having a point scored against us.

Sadly, many Australians encounter belief blockers when it comes to the Christian faith. It might be the question of science, or the existence of suffering, or the perceived (and sometimes real) hypocrisy of the church and the failure of Christian leaders. For many people, these issues stand in the way of them being able to fully embrace the Christian faith. They just can’t get through these issues to get to Jesus. What makes this even sadder is that many of these people claim to be interested in spirituality – just not Jesus.

You might have a belief blocker yourself.

If you do, can I encourage you to do all that you can to remove that obstacle so you can get to Jesus? There is too much at stake to allow something to come between you and him.

There is a new term doing the rounds at the moment. I find it quite helpful. It is one of those terms that says it as it is. This is why I find it helpful. One is not left to guess at the meaning. The term is ‘belief blocker’.

A belief blocker is something that gets in the way of us believing something. So, with reference to the Christian faith, a belief blocker is something that prevents someone from believing the main claims of the Christian faith and coming to Jesus.

While the term is new to me, the concept is not. As a young boy I used to play Rugby League. We had a pretty hot team. One of the reasons for that had to do with one of our forwards Greg Allen. Greg’s nickname was ‘Tank’. His nickname was descriptive of his physical presence. Tank was quite well developed for his age. He was formidable in both attack and defense. Tank rarely let anyone past him; and no one really

One thing you could do is read around the issue that is getting in the way. If it is the question of science then search out some things that are written by scientists who claim to be Christians and find out how they reconcile their faith in Jesus with their practice of science. Another thing you could do is speak to a Christian friend and ask him or her to help you with your issue. Needless to say, if you don’t have a Christian friend then as the School Chaplain I am more than willing to be that friend.

Whatever you do, don’t allow something – anything – to remain between you and Jesus. In saying this I don’t want to minimise in any way the relevance or significance of what might stand between you and Jesus. I just want to say that the benefits of relationship with Jesus are worth breaking through any barrier to receive.

Rev James Rogers Chaplain

Senior School COMMUNITY

Student engagement is critical to real and significant learning and so it is rewarding at this time of year to see students involved in activities which both engage them and embrace others in our community.

There are many groups of students involved in preparing for this Saturday’s Fete as an extension of their in-class theory. This is authentic learning, where students are involved in and become skilled in a diversity of real activities associated with the planning and implementation of their stall or activity. Communication, collaboration, organisation, critical thinking, IT skills and media literacy – key IB skills – are developed and enhanced. And once the Fete is over the key skill of reflection helps develop metacognitive thinkers who will be empowered to be independent thinkers as they approach their next learning task.

Year 12 are working hard to prepare for their Trivia Night on Friday 23rd May. This is to support their Year 12 Charity, Streetswags and they have been highly engaged in promotion, planning, setting the questions, organising donors, and now in preparing for the evening. It should be a fun night!

Passion and love for The Arts was demonstrated last term in the Music, Dance and Drama Showcase and is now being seen and heard in the rehearsals for our production of ‘The Secret Garden.’ This is a beautiful musical version of a well-loved novel and every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm till 5.00pm we can hear those sounds throughout our campus. We’re all looking forward to seeing and hearing the performances in Week 8 of this Term.

Monica Watt Head of Senior School Deputy Headmaster

All of these activities are well loved by the TIGS Community and beyond that by the Illawarra community too. We are proud of the great work that our students do, of the wonderful way in which they represent our school and of the care they show for others. Please assist them by supporting their efforts in the weeks to come.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Year 7 to 11 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held in the Goodhew Research Centre from 3:50pm-7:30pm on the following dates: Year 11 – Tuesday, 3 June Year 8 – Monday, 16 June Year 10 – Monday, 23 June Year 9 – Thursday, 26 June Year 7 – Wednesday, 23 July We will be using the booking system Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO) to arrange all interviews.

Parents will be emailed their login details via email on Friday, 23 May. The PTO System will be accessible for bookings from 5.00pm on this date and will close at 8.00am on the day of the interview.

Please ensure the School has a current email address to ensure your login details are sent to the correct place. Parents who do not have an email address listed with the School will be sent their login details via the post. If you have any questions regarding Parent Teacher Interviews please contact Courtney Brooks at cbrooks@tigs.nsw.edu.au Note: Students who usually access the library after school on these days will be supervised in a classroom.

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

Junior School As I walked into the School and down the driveway early on Tuesday morning I had to stop and gaze in awe at the spectacular sight of the trees with their leaves turning to all the shades of Autumn. The sun was just beginning to shine through the canopy, turning the light golden. It made me think what a remarkable world God has given us to live in – the structures, the symmetry, the laws, the principles, the function and the relationship between all these things. It is for us to wonder over and marvel at.

As parents and teachers we are charged with the responsibility of opening the minds of our own children and our students to all that this can mean. No wonder I enjoy coming to work each day!

The car line pick-up continues to work well. However, I just wanted to mention a couple of things that have been on my mind about child restraints.

The law says that all children under seven years of age must be secured in a child restraint or booster seat when travelling in a vehicle. Babies up to six months of age must be restrained in a rearward facing restraint. Children from six months to under four years of age must be restrained in a rearward facing or forward facing restraint. From four years to under seven years of age a forward facing restraint or booster seat must be used.

You should use a restraint that is appropriate for your child’s age and size.

To find out more information please refer to any of the following websites: • • • •

Child Restraint Evaluation Programme Kids and Traffic NRMA Kidsafe

Let’s keep our kids safe!!

Dates for your diary:

Wednesday 28 May Friday 30 May Friday 6 June Wednesday 18 June - Saturday 21 June

JUNIOR SCHOOL CIS Primary Girls Netball Carnival

Congratulations to Selene Chadrawy and Cartia Taranto who were members of the winning team at the CIS Carnival. Both girls were selected into the ‘Possibles’ and only just narrowly missed the team.

NASSA Football

Good luck to the following TIGS Junior Touch Football Team who are participating at the NASSA Football this coming Monday 19 May.

Boys Harrison Kiteley Yaan Keller-Bergmann Hugo Parrish Maxwell Okely Joseph Druett Ryan Osadczuk Thomas Main Aaron Ylias Rory Hanrahan Rory Swainson

Girls Ruby Tilden Zoe Dribbus Margaux Chauvet Cartia Taranto Charlotte Tregonning Selene Chadrawy Maya Soligo Annabel Malouf Ruby D’Rozario Aria Bacic-Johnston

Narelle McRae Acting Head of Junior School

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS

Weekly Awards KD KM KP 1WJ 1T 2C 3B 4R 5S 6G

Palakh Garg, Luca Baxa Lily Still, Nicole Choi Rhea Khanna, Shlok Murty Ashton Tregonning, Kalan Taylor Matilda Hughes, Harley Adams Thomas Saffoury Lin Yu Ma, Cody Maynes-Rutty Sophie McGuire, Amogh Rao Aydin Arapali, Elliot Winn Connor Harvey, Sia Gupta

Merit Certificates Academic Inaaya Kermali LIna Lee Ashton Tregonning Ethan Bywater Thomas Devlin Nelle-May Makowski Harley Adams Sarah Hutchinson Matilda Hughes Ryder Langton Alexander Attorre

Service

Charlotte I’Ons Allegra Fock

Personal Presentation

Ashton Tregonning

Kinder Open Afternoon (Flying Start) 4.00pm - 4.50pm NASSA Junior Cross Country Pupil Free Day Production Performances – IGC

TRY TIGS Day Year 5/2014 for entry in Year 7/2016

An invitation is extended to all children interested in Year 7 in 2016 at The Illawarra Grammar School. On Friday 30 May 2014, children will experience a day in Year 7 attending classes including Science, Photography, Technology, Languages (Mandarin, Japanese and French) and Outdoor Education. This will allow children to become familiar with the Senior School environment and to give them a greater understanding of the difference between Junior School and Senior School. It will also allow a wonderful opportunity to meet other students who will be in the same year group.

Should you require additional information, please contact Enrolments on 4220 0216 or email: enrolments@tigs.nsw.edu.au

TIGS

Prayer Breakfast Parents, staff and friends are invited to gather to pray for our School community

Tuesday 4 June 2014

7.30am - 8.20am TIGS Goodhew Research Centre (School Library) Breakfast and supervision is available for children RSVP: Friday 30 May 2014

To RSVP please visit

www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-a-bookings

Extend at TIGS This week, the children had a ball mixing together pancake dough and making pancakes to eat with ice cream and strawberries. They were happy with this activity and it was definitely a high at Extend on this day!

Next week is our “So, You Think You Can Dance!” where the staff will be judging the children with dance moves and the children will also get the chance to judge the staff as we groove!

Our Extend Superstar is: Billy D for remembering to pack up the resources played with.

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

Week 4’s Activities: Monday 19 May: Organised Sports on the Playlawn Futsal in Rees Hall Crazy Craft Tuesday 20 May: Organised Sports on the Playlawn Soccer on the Oval Crazy Craft

Wednesday 21 May: Organised Sports-Playlawn Futsal in Rees Hall Crazy Craft Thursday 22 May: Mini Golf “So, You Think You Can Dance!”

Friday 23 May: Dress Ups and Dramatic Play Movie (G) and Popcorn ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.au CALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437

Sport

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT

AICES HOCKEY

AICES Open Hockey championships were held at Newcastle last week. The following students represented NASSA at this event: Margot Allison, Lilli Bennett, Rachel Craft, Chloe Johnston, Teagan Johnston, Isabella Sandy, Maudi Skyring, Brittony Smallhorn, Claire Smallhorn. These girls played exceptionally well and were part of the winning NASSA team who won these championships for the first time. Congratulations to Brittony Smallhorn, Isabella Sandy and Teagan Johnston for their selection in the AICES Open Girls Hockey team.

Thankyou to Ms Baird for taking the girls overnight and coaching the successful NASSA team.

AICES RUGBY

Sarah Jansen Ruby Crandell Heidi Rogers Alanieta Kennedy Francesca Lambert The Under 15’s Team The girls started the day with a convincing win, proving they were strong contenders within their age division, going on to finish fourth overall. Their determination, grace and humour was commendable. The team consisted of the following players: Mia Whitehall Renee Thomson Chloe Lavalle Alexis Hubble Holly Kitely Klara Zecevic Ruby Pallone Taylah White Grace Fitch

On Wednesday 7 May, three teams represented TIGS at The NASSA Netball Gala Day at Coronation Park, Minto.

The Open’s Team This team also produced a range of results within their division, working hard against strong competition to finish sixth overall. The girls drew on their experience to demonstrate effective teamwork and ball skills while performing with good spirit and sportsmanship. The consisted of the following: Kristen Chadrawy Jacqueline Connor Stephanie Shalala Alex Lavalle Brenda Tekkol Breanna Anastas Aleksija Smith Simone Lindsay

Year 7 Team Congratulations to all the girls on their results for the day, working hard to finish fourth overall. They demonstrated perseverance and developed their teamwork as the day progressed. The team consisted of the following players: Annalise Chadrawy Kyra King Mary Bul

Congratulations to Ruby Pallone who was selected to play in the Under 15’s NASSA Netball Team.

This team played at Hills on Friday 9 May, and took out the title of Under 15’s Champions.

Ruby’s contribution within this team was integral to their success and she was deservingly selected in the AICES Netball Team. Well done Ruby on this fantastic achievement.

On Monday May 12, Angus Pryde and Evan Jenkins represented NASSA Under 16’s Rugby team at the AICES rugby trials. Both students performed admirably and have been placed in the shadow squad for AICES.

NASSA NETBALL GALA AND SELECTION DAY PHOTO

We would like to thank Nichole Anastas and Naomi Sullivan for coaching and sharing their knowledge and experience.

13 Year Boys 1st Austin Pallone 2nd Jonathon Michalopoulos 3rd Eden McCall

CROSS COUNTRY PHOTO

14 Year Boys 1st James Seal 2nd Caleb Grace 3rd Joshua Fullerton-Harvey

Congratulations to Kogara House on their win at the Cross Country first day back this term.

Students had the opportunity to compete for their House as well as socialise and catch up with friends at the Kembla Joggers Course.

House Results 1st Kogara 2nd Aranda 3rd Wolgal 4th Coligan Cross Country Age Champions 12 Year Girls 1st Claire Smallhorn 2nd Archita Sitharthan 3rd Claire Nguyen 13 Year Girls 1st Ashley Dribbus 2nd Benae Kuiper 3rd Emma Franco 14 Year Girls 1st Rebekah Hutton 2nd Georgia Robson 3rd Ellen Manson 15 Year Girls 1st Elizabeth Martin 2nd Natasha Mullany 3rd Juliet Stanton

15 Year Boys 1st Harrison Taranto 2nd Nicholas Gulaj 3rd Nicholas Kyriacoudes 16 Year Boys 1st Angus Pryde 2nd Ali Sawan 3rd Mathew Galanti 17 Year Boys 1st Cameron Barrett 2nd Jesse Price 3rd Thomas Goodhew 18 Year Boys 1st Alexander Seal 2nd Hamish Paine 3rd Harrison Steele A team of nearly 100 students represented the School at the NASSA Cross Country, at Macarthur Anglican School in Cobbity. Our TIGS students all ran to the best of their efforts and were wonderful ambassadors for our school.

16 Year Girls 1st Teagan Johnston 2nd Emily I’Ons 3rd Margot Allison

The competition grows greater each year and the final results are based on each student’s result. It is a team effort and for those students who do not run regularly or competitively our results were exceptional.

Congratulations to all students as TIGS won:

17 Year Girls 1st Maudie Skyring 2nd Roisin Concannon 3rd Bridget Mullany

NASSA Overall Champion School, NASSA Intermediate Shield and the NASSA Senior Shield

12 Year Boys 1st Anthony Krsteski 2nd Logan Davis 3rd Finn McLaren

Well done to the following students for their podium finishes on the day: Ashley Dribbus 12 G 1st

Sport

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT continued....

Rebekah Hutton 14G 2nd Elizabeth Martin 15G 2nd Teagan Johnston 16G 1st Emily I’Ons 16G 2nd Maudi Skyring 17G 1st Roisin Concannon 17G 2nd Anthonuy Krsteski 12B 2nd Logan Davis 12B 3rd James Seal 14B 1st Caleb Grace 14B 3rd Angus Pryde 16B 1st Cameron Barrett 17B 2nd Alexander Seal 18B 1st Hamish Paine 18B 3rd 34students came in the top ten and will represent the school at the AICES Cross Country at Macarthur Anglican School on Thursday 29 May. We wish them all the best at this event.

YEAR 7 – 10 SPORT Tuesdays

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 II only) 6.45am - 9.00am Illawarra Boat Sheds Boot Camp 7.00am - 8.00am University of Wollongong Recreation Centre PM Tennis 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 If students or parents are unsure about which sport their child is 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

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TIGS GREAT FETE

Fete Dear friend of TIGS

Transport

Unfortunately there will be NO parking available on the School grounds on Fete day. However, to help relieve parking and traffic congestion, TIGS will once again be running a free shuttle bus service from 9.45am to 3.15pm that can both pick you and your family up and drop you back. Just be certain to park as close to either of the two routes below and flag down a TIGS bus as you see it come past.

Two TIGS busses will be continuously circling with an expected 15 – 20 minute space between services. Jump on board to enjoy another fantastic TIGS Great Fete.

PLEASE also take care that when parking you have left the appropriate space for driveways, keeping them clear at all times.

The two bus routes are:

1- WESTERN BUS ROUTE 2- EASTERN BUS ROUTE

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Great Saturday 17 MAY N

Fete

10AM to 3PM THE ILLAWARRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC) / Hall School Performers 10am – 1pm Café Cakes Cupcakes Country Fare Sticky Date Puddings Indian Food

LIVE Wall Mural Display

Food Fair/Courtyard Souvlaki Sausage Sizzle Nachos Hot Dogs Japanese Noodles Outback Steakhouse Spit Roast Milkshakes, Iceblocks, Spiders Drinks

Senior Square Face Painting Fairy Floss Popcorn Loom Bands Café Plant Stall

Krispy Kreme

TIGS Foundation Silent Auction Wine Raffle

Cloakroom

FREE Bus Shuttle Service Drop off and Pick Up

Library Lawn

Circus Skills Parasol Painting Bubble Wands MASH tent Illawarra Pony Parties

First Aid Oval

Rides Mobile ATM Coffee Van

Goodhew Research Centre / Library

Tennis Court

Devonshire Tea Healthy Eating Display Calligraphy Display Art Display Cantilena Singers & Junior Strings Blood Pressure Checks

Footy Toss Putt Putt Loop Toss

Visitor Information

Begbie Outside Stage

Community Performances 10am – 1pm School Performers 1pm – 3pm

H Block / Bazaar

Books, CDs, DVDs Second-hand Clothes etc Second-hand School Uniforms Toys White Elephant Bottle Stall Craft Stall Gift Baskets Show Bags & Lucky Dips

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

Well Done!

MUNA ROTARY

We had a great day at the MUNA sponsored by West Wollongong Rotary. We were very well represented by Emily I’ons, Tahlia Jackson and Maddie Hah. We were beaten

by Sydney Boys High!! Tahlia won second best speaker out of over 80 students. We represented Israel and Tahliah’s resolution was about Israel’s legal rights in the West Bank and Palestine so she did very well indeed.

Helen McCall

ROSTRUM VOICE OF YOUTH PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION Congratulations to Jana Massingham on winning her Junior division of the Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition at Smith’s Hill this evening. She spoke on the topic, ‘A Valuable Legacy’. She will now represent our region in the next level of this competition in Sydney.

Emily I’Ons, Marie Russo, Robert Martin and Florencia Di Martino also delivered excellent speeches at this event.

Please congratulate them also.

Margaret Dubowski

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 RSVP essential for catering.

Hope to see you there!!

Mary Shalala

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 For more information or last minute tickets please contact 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.

An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Hosting

BARBARA ARROWSMITH YOUNG The Woman Who Changed Her Brain As the creator of one of the first practical treatment applications in using the principles of neuroplasticity, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young is recognised as a pioneer. Her experiences not only led to the groundbreaking Arrowsmith Program, but the genesis of her international bestseller, The Woman Who Changed Her Brain.

Arrowsmith-Young holds a B.A.Sc in Child Studies from the University of Guelph and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto.

In her presentation entitled “The Arrowsmith Program: Addressing Learning Difficulties—A Cognitive Approach,” Barbara Arrowsmith-Young will talk about her journey of discovery, the lines of research she combined, and the outcomes achieved over her 35 years as an educator and researcher.

She will describe a number of learning difficulties, from those that impact the learner in school to those that affect us in life. The focus will be on learning difficulties that impact academic performance such as reading and writing, and some of the outcome studies demonstrating cognitive and academic performance change in these areas as a result of students engaging in the Arrowsmith Program’s cognitive exercises.

There will be a book signing after the event and the opportunity to register your interest in the establishment of the Arrowsmith Program at TIGS.

Friday 27 June 7.00pm to 8.30pm

FREE Presentation The Arrowsmith Program

Venue: TIGS The Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC)

For more information or to book your ticket please visit

www.tigs.nsw.edu.au

UPCOMING

EVENTS

WEEK 3

The TIGS Great Fete

10.00am - to 3.00pm 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

WEEK 5

P-12 String Concert

6.30pm Wednesday 28 May in Recital Room

Try TIGS Day Friday 30 May

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.