Issue 3 term II 2016

Newsletter Academic Christian Caring

F T e A te E R G SATURDAY 21 MAY 10am - 3pm

ISSUE 3

TERM II 2016

Headmaster

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

The impact of Shakespeare on Western culture and the English language is considerable.

In my office I have on my wall a poster which I purchased from the Globe Theatre in London. It contains a paragraph written by an English journalist, Henry Levin, initially published in The Times and later in his book Enthusiasms (1983). It demonstrates how much the work of Shakespeare has pervaded our speech and is used in everyday language.

“If you cannot understand my argument, and declare it’s Greek to me, you are quoting Shakespeare.

If you claim to be more sinned against than sinning, you are quoting Shakespeare; if you recall your salad days, you are quoting Shakespeare. If you act more in sorrow than in anger, if your wish is farther to the thought, if your lost property has vanished into thin air, you are quoting Shakespeare.

If you have ever refused to budge an inch or suffered from green-eyed jealousy, if you have played fast and

loose, if you have been tongue-tied - a tower of strength - hoodwinked or in a pickle, if you have knitted your brows made a virtue of necessity, insisted on fair play - slept not one wink - stood on ceremony - danced attendance on your lord and master - laughed yourself into stitches, had short shrift - cold comfort or too much of a good thing, if you have seen better days or lived in a fool’s paradise, why, be that as it may, the more fool you, for it is a foregone conclusion that you are as good luck would have it, quoting Shakespeare.

If you think it is early days and clear out bag and baggage, if you think it is high time and that that is the long and short of it, if you believe that the game is up, and that truth will out, even if it involves your own flesh and blood, if you lie low till the crack of doom because you suspect foul play, if you have your teeth set on edge at one fell swoop - without rhyme or reason, then to give the devil his due if the truth were known for surely you have a tongue in your head, you are quoting Shakespeare. Even if you bid me good riddance and send me packing, if you wish I was dead as a door-nail, if you think I am an eyesore - a laughing stock - the devil incarnate - a stonyhearted villain - bloody-minded or a blinking idiot, then - by Jove - O Lord - tut tut - for goodness’ sake - what the dickens - but me no buts - it is all one to me, for you are quoting Shakespeare.”

If you want to know where these quotes are found in the works of Shakespeare then try (http:// betterlivingthroughbeowulf.com/ we-cant-help-but-quote-the-bard/) The study of the works of Shakespeare is an integral part of the study of English at TIGS. In 2016, students in the Senior School will be studying: Year

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8: Shakespeare’s Sonnets in their study of poetry 9: Romeo and Juliet 10: One of The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, The Merchant of Venice or Macbeth 11: Midsummer Night’s Dream and King Lear 12: The Tempest

Apart from the requirements of the BOSTES syllabus, there are many reasons why the study of Shakespeare is seen as desirable. These include the stimulation of cognitive development by grappling with the complexity of

the language, the understanding of phrases commonly used in everyday language, the stimulation of more complex oral, listening and written language use by exposure to Shakespeare’s use of literary tools and techniques ranging from plot development to the use of irony.

Shakespeare’s real gift, was the sound of his language. In part, that’s the Elizabethan sound, which is still familiar to us through the King James Bible.

Something about that language is fundamentally stately, broad, and bold; to many it’s literally the Voice of God. At the heart of it, Shakespeare is a unique writer who captures the human experience in—ironically—the most accessible way like no other writer.

Shakespeare’s characters are diverse, three-dimensional, and authentic; they reveal a broad and deep picture of humanity. Shakespeare creates an almost God’s-eye-view of humanity.

He puts the world on display in all its beauty and ugliness.

Another reason why Shakespeare is integral in the curriculum, is for cultural literacy. Shakespeare’s works permeate our culture so exhaustively that we are doing our students a disservice by not giving them the context of our current culture. From words and phrases, idioms and clichés, to films, music and art, Shakespeare is present.

There is a more obvious reason why we study Shakespeare at TIGS - he wrote good plays. If you disagree you had better ‘lie low’ for you may find yourself ‘in a pickle’.

(Thanks to the Head of English, Mr Houghton, for his assistance with this article)

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

Chaplain’s Message THE CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE I’ve been thinking a bit about Deism recently. Welcome to the troubled mind of a theologian! Deism first came to prominence with the scientific revolution in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Deists believed in the existence of a God but maintained that he was not present and active in the world. He had endowed the world at creation with self-sustaining and self-acting powers and then surrendered it wholly to the operation of these powers.

One of the dominant images of Deism is the clockwork universe. The universe is like a giant clock that God has wound up and left to operate according to its own laws. The machine does not demand the ongoing intervention of God for it’s operation. We just need to observe the laws that God has established in the universe and work within and with those laws to enjoy abundant living.

Deism is in direct opposition to historic Christianity. Historic Christianity holds that God is present and active in the world, sustaining the world moment by moment by his immeasurable power.

Moreover, God is present to us. We can (and must) call upon him to enable us to live able and abundant lives. Historic Christianity holds that God does “act” in the world and influences events in the world. He is a significant player.

There have been some exciting developments in the science of human personality and human

relations in recent times. Much of this has been located in the field of Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing.

It seeks to discover scientifically what enables individuals, communities and organisations to thrive. The findings of Positive Psychology are feeding into movements such as Positive Education.

Positive Education brings together the science of Positive Psychology with best practice teaching to encourage individuals, schools and communities to flourish.

There is much that we can be excited about. There are strong correlations between the findings of Positive Psychology and the teachings for human flourishing found in the Bible, especially the teaching of Jesus.

Positive Psychology can be used to substantiate strong lines of biblical thought with scientific data. This can be helpful.

But there is a danger. Because Positive Psychology is a science it can lean towards a mechanistic view of the universe. It can breed a new form of Deism. To flourish we simply need to work the system that God has established.

We don’t need God’s intervention; we don’t need to rely on God; we don’t need relationship with God; ultimately, we don’t need God. This is dangerous because it is untrue. We do need God. We are fundamentally dependent creatures. This is what is behind Jesus’ statement in John 15.5 that without him

Rev James Rogers Chaplain we can do nothing of real substance.

The TIGS Prayer Breakfast is a hymn to Historic Christianity and a disavowal of Deism. The TIGS Prayer Breakfast assumes God is active and present in our world and calls upon Him to act for the good of our School as He has so often done in the past. Will you join us? The Prayer Breakfast is on Tuesday 7 June. See the notice in the following pages for more details.

Rev James Rogers

Rev Richard Bosanquet A Memorial Service for Rev Richard Bosanquet, the Foundation Headmaster of TIGS, will be held at the Chapel of The Shore School on Saturday, 28 May 2016 commencing at 11:00am. Mr Kinsella and his wife will be representing the School and will be participating in the service.

An invitation is open for any of the TIGS community who would like to attend.

Junior School FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK Imagine if just eating a tasty, healthy snack could kill you. That is exactly what can happen if you have a food allergy. This week is National Food Allergy Awareness Week.

A food allergy is an immune system response to a food protein that the body mistakenly believes is harmful.

When the individual eats food containing that protein, the immune system releases massive amounts of chemicals, triggering symptoms that can affect a person’s breathing, gastrointestinal tract, skin and/or heart.

Judi Nealy Deputy Headmaster, Head of Junior School

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES Saturday 21 May TIGS Great Fete Thursday 26 May Prep to Year 12 Guitar and Drums Concert/Recital Room - 6.30pm Wednesday 1 June Prep to Year 12 Brass & Woodwind Concert/Recital Room - 6.30pm Monday 6 June Prep – Year 12 Piano Concert Recital Room Junior School - 4.00pm Senior School - 6.30pm Tuesday 7 June Junior School 3-way Conferences Thursday 9 June Junior School 3-way Conferences Friday June 10 PD/Pupil Free Day

Signs and symptoms of food allergy can be mild, moderate or severe. An allergic reaction can include hives, swelling of the lips, face and eyes, abdominal pain, vomiting, swelling of the tongue, swelling of the throat, breathing difficulty, persistent dizziness and collapse. If left untreated, signs and symptoms related to breathing and heart/blood pressure can be fatal.

Food allergies can be severe, causing potentially life threatening reactions known as anaphylaxis.

Food allergy now affects one in ten infants and about two in 100 adults in Australia. There are more than 170 foods known to have triggered severe allergic reactions. The most common triggers, causing 90% of allergic reactions in Australia are egg, cow’s milk, peanuts, tree nuts (such as cashew and almonds), sesame, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish. Some lesser known triggers also include kiwi fruit, banana, chicken, mustard and celery.

It is important to understand that in some people, even very small amounts of food can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Some extremely sensitive individuals can react to just the smell of particular foods being cooked or even kissing someone who has eaten the food they are allergic to.

Approximately 10 people die from anaphylaxis each year in Australia.

Avoidance of the food is the only way to prevent a reaction.

At TIGS we take allergies and awareness very seriously, with the slogan BE AWARE SHOW YOU CARE reinforced constantly throughout the year.

Allergy awareness is taught through the PDHPE curriculum. All staff, including our casuals are trained to use an EPIPEN. Our students are taught NOT to share food or buy food for others from the Canteen or bring nut products from home. Parents, you can help by reinforcing these practical measures with your children. During Food Allergy Awareness Week each student will responsibly wear a sticker showing they are Allergy Aware, have lessons and discussions in class, read the posters we have placed around the School and participate in an Assembly all to reinforce BE AWARE, SHOW YOU CARE!!!

Judi Nealy

For further information and/or inquiries you can contact: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia http://www.allergyfacts.org.au/ 1300 728 000 Office Admin only - 02 9680 2999 PO Box 7726 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Extend@TIGS WEEK 5 ACTIVITIES Monday 23 May Science: Marshmallow Tower Sport: Soccer Tuesday 24 May Activity: Large Naughts and Crosses Outdoor sport: Dodgeball Wednesday 25 May Science: Bubble Science Activity: Assorted Ball Games Thursday 26 May Craft: Story Book Making Sport: Soccer Friday 27 May Craft: Recycle Craft Sport: Handball ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.au CALL OUR OFFICE: 1 300 366 437

Weekly awards

Merit Certificates

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Ava Hernandez, Lara Vujic

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Temira Cowie

2C

Ashwin Gogulan

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Sophia Johnson, Vishaal Rindani

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Jude Lozenkovski

2MC

Lotte van Oijen

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Damon Glynn, Jack Cleary

1Y

Arwen Bowman, Jude Lozenkovski

2MC

Ashwin Gogulan, Andrew Neal

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Natasha Karakousis

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Saxon Parrish, Odelia Aghmesheh

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Ella Fennell

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Stephanie Fiorio, Thomas Devlin

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Temira Cowie, Miranda Golding

Parents, staff and friends are invited to gather to pray for our School community Breakfast and supervision is available for children

Tuesday 7 June 2016

7.30am - 8.20am In the

TIGS Goodhew Research Centre (Library) Academic • Christian • Caring

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Prayer

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RSVP Friday 3 June 2016 EMAIL mdouglas@tigs.nsw.edu.au Any enquiries, please contact Mrs Douglas on 4220 0284

Senior School STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL the skills required to undertake a leadership role are highly sought after by higher education institutions and employers.

In Years 7 to 9 students have the opportunity to take on leadership roles in the Student Representative Council (SRC), which meets once a week with the School Captains. They are also involved in various Year group community service activities, House events and even the Great Fete where they may take on leadership roles. As part of the preparation and training for leadership, Year 9 students attend a Leadership Camp where they may start to gauge their leadership potential through a series of challenges and teamwork. The leadership opportunities have been further expanded to allow greater choice and diversity in the leadership opportunities available to students. For 2016 the possible choices include:

Greg Lanyon Acting Head of Senior School Students in Year 11 have applied for various leadership positions that they might undertake in their final year at TIGS. For them, this is the culmination of a journey of training and preparation that started in Year 7.

The philosophy behind leadership at TIGS is two pronged. The first element is that all leadership should be seen as servant leadership based on the principles that Christ set as an example, through his own leadership and evident throughout the New Testament. That is, leadership that is not about self-interest but has at the heart of all decision-making, the interests of the group or the community that it serves. The other key element of leadership at TIGS is that it is inclusive and involves choice. That is, we encourage all students to take on some form of leadership at a level and in an area where they feel they can make a contribution. This is a key element of the School’s philosophy of a holistic education. Students with

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Arts Leader (engage, assist and mentor in visual and performing arts)

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Intercultural Leader (promote global citizenship throughout the School community)

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Community Liaison Leader (ambassador for the use of media, technology and library activities)

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Outdoor Education Leader (leaders on school camps in Years 7 & 8)

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Peer Reading Leader (reading help with Junior School students)

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Peer Support Leader (support for students entering Yr 7)

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Sports Leader (promoting and encouraging participation in sport)

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Student Host Leader (providing service at various school events)

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World Vision Leader (design and promote the 40 hour famine strategy within the school)

In Year 11 during Term II, students are invited to make application online for a range of leadership opportunities.

For some positions, such as School Captains and House Captains, there will be a combination of voting and interviews to select students to take on these important roles.

Other leadership roles that are available to students to apply for include: •

Chapel Prefect (responsible for organising and running Chapels and other Christian groups such as FISH and XPLORE)

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House Prefect and Senior Leader (assist Captains in managing House events)

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Various subject specific Prefects and Senior Leaders (HSIE, Science, English, Mathematics, Languages and the Arts)

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Sports Prefect and Senior Leader

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Community Service Prefect and Senior Leader

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Cross-cultural Prefect and Senior Leader

In all these roles students will be encouraged to make a difference to others in the area of responsibility that they choose, but at the same time maintain a balance with the academic commitments that are part of the final year of school.

Greg Lanyon

Senior School Sport AICES OPEN FOOTBALL TRIALS

On Friday 13 May six TIGS students represented NASSA at the Open Boys and Girls AICES Football Championships.

Both the boys and girls NASSA teams were very strong, with each team finishing second in their competition. Four students were chosen to represent NASSA at the CIS Football Championships on Monday and Tuesday 23-24 May. They were: Ashley Dribbus, Zoe Dribbus, Anastasia Grozdanov and Rebekah Hutton. We wish them all the best as they travel to Glenwood to take on some of the strongest football players in the state.

BILL TURNER TROPHY

On Tuesday 17 May the TIGS U/15 Girls Football team played St Mary’s in the second round of the Bill Turner Trophy. After two early goals from St Mary’s, TIGS fought back well to take the score to 2-1. St Mary’s finished the first half with another goal to go into half time with a 3-1 lead. The score remained at 3-1 until about 20 minutes into the second half when St Mary’s finished the game extremely well with three quick goals, to win the game 6-1. The team was Isabel Bodey, Iluka Budai, Margaux Chauvet, Ashley Dribbus, Zoe Dribbus, Emmanuela Franco, Anastasia Grozdanov, Carys Jenkins, Joanne Karakousis, Amy Logan, Seh Meh, Claire Nguyen, Cartia Taranto, Isabella Taylor, Charlotte Tregonning.

to come along and help with the various jobs that need to be done and assist their house patrons. House points will also be awarded to student helpers across the day.

Parents may drop their child at the venue. Supervision will be available from 8.15am at the track. Buses will also run from the school down to Beaton Park from Western Avenue (Years 7 -10) and Princes Highway (Years 11-12) at 8.30am.

The carnival is expected to finish at 3.00pm and all students are expected to stay for the duration of the day. The Senior School Athletics Programme is available for download on OLLE from the Sports Athletics Home Page. If the weather looks inclement please listen to 96.5 Wave FM for cancellations and check OLLE. We look forward to a fantastic athletics carnival with high participation across all age groups and positive House enthusiasm. All students who come 1st or 2nd in their event will progress to the NASSA Athletics Carnival on June 15 at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium.

NASSA CROSS COUNTRY

The NASSA Cross Country will be held on Thursday 26 May at Sydney Equestrian Centre. This is a compulsory event for the top six runners in each age group from our carnival. Please be aware that the format of the day has recently changed and the bus will now depart at 6.15am from TIGS Western Avenue. Please be advised that a second bus will take senior students back to school after their event. If any other students have concerns about missing lessons they may contact Mrs Lane directly and we may be able to organise an alternative arrangement to help minimise time out of class without depleting our team.

UP AND COMING SPORTS EVENTS

Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 May CIS Open Football

Tuesday 24 May TIGS Senior School Athletics Carnival Wednesday 25 May AICES Rugby Trials

SENIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The Senior School Athletics Carnival is on Tuesday 24 May at the Kerryn McCann Athletics Field.

It is a compulsory school event where all students compete for their House to claim the Inter-House Athletics Trophy.

Results from this event go towards the Shell Shield. House shirt and school sport shorts must be worn by all students at this event. If a student cannot participate it is important for them

Wednesday 25 May CIS Open Hockey Thursday 26 May AICES Open Netball Thursday 26 May NASSA Cross Country

INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT DATES P-12 P-12 P-12

Guitar and Drums Concert – Thursday 26 May Brass and Woodwind Concert – Wednesday 1 June Piano Concert – Monday 6 June

All concerts commence at 6.30pm and are located in the Recital Room in Senior School. The concert will have an additional time for Junior School students commencing at 4.00pm.

TIGS Foundation BUSINESS DIRECTORY Have you been online recently to visit the new initiative of TIGS Foundation? TIGS Community Business Directory enables TIGS families to promote their business/s by advertising their details on the TIGS website.

There is an annual fee of $300 per business each calendar year for advertising in the Directory. Applications are currently being taken.

The Business Directory will provide an opportunity to strengthen and tighten the bonds between the School, parents and the businesses contained within the School Community.

If you are interested and would like to be involved please phone, Lisa Wilson on 4220 0264 or Joanne Danckwardt 0426 264 771, or email: foundation@tigs.nsw.edu.au TIGS reserves the right to decline any advertisement or request changes before accepting any submissions.

Biggest Morning Tea WEDNESDAY 25th MAY is that great time of the year again where I would like to invite and remind you all to come along and support the Biggest Morning Tea. As you all know it’s a great cause and it’s important in our busy lives to take time out with family and friends and enjoy a lovely morning together while we fundraise and help others.

The morning will include a delicious high tea, entertainment and a great guest speaker.

Please ensure you RSVP by this FRIDAY 20th May using the link below. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and I look forward to seeing you all there!

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Food Market (Courtyard/Oval) Market Place (IGC)

Cakes Cupcakes Country Fare Sticky Date Puddings Indian Food

Sausage Sizzle Hot Dogs Nachos BBQ Souvlaki Apple Shack Japanese Noodles Krispy Kremes Coffee

Bazaar C (Senior Square Canteen

Tea and Coffee Milkshakes Popcorn Toasties Mobile ATM

Performances (IGC)

School Performers 10am – 1.30pm

FREE Shuttle Bus Drop off and Pick Up Mount Keira Run Bazaar B (IGC rooms) White Elephant Books Kids’ Carnival Rides (Oval)

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Begbie Zone

Kids’ Carnival Games Senior School Display Community Performances 10am - 1pm Battle of the Bands 1pm - 2.30pm

Laser Tag

Bottle Stall Show Bags Slushies Fairy Floss Mobile ATM

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Community Performers Outside Begbie

TIGS Performers IGC

FREE Shuttle Bus Drop off and Pick Up Mangerton Run Bazaar A (Admin Building) Toys Gift Baskets Second-Hand Uniforms

Fete Services

Cancer Council First Aid

10.00 – 10.15

Infants Choir

10.00-10.05

Pipe Band

10.15 – 10.30

Infants Orchestra

10.05-10.20

Acting Up Drama Academy

10.30 – 10.45

Stage 2 Choir

10.20-10.40

Figtree Physie

10.45 – 11.00

Junior Strings Intermediate Strings

10.40-11.10

NRG Studios

11.00 – 11.15

Junior Orchestra

11.10-11.40

Miss Zoe’s School of Dance

11.15 – 11.30

Junior Concert Band

11.40-12.00

Joanne Grace School of Dance

11.30 – 11.45

Cantilena Singers

12.00-12.20

Village South Coast Performing Arts

11.45 – 12.00

Senior Strings

12.20-12.40

Disability Trust Musicmakers and Star Dancers

12.00 – 12.15

Senior Choir Choral8

1.00-1.15

Battle of the Bands: Alice and the Bird

1.20-1.35

Battle of the Bands: Purple Matter

1:40-1.55

Battle of the Bands: Live Acoustic Wollongong

2.00-2.15

Battle of the Bands: The Zilzies

2:30-2.45

Announcement of Battle of the Bands winner and presentation

Fete Central (Courtyard)

Information Booth TIGS Foundation Silent Auction Wine Raffle

Kids’ Corner (Library Lawn) MASH Tent Face Painting Parasol Painting Putt Putt Art for Others Lollies

Retreat (Library)

Devonshire Tea Chinese Calligraphy Dress-Up Box Student Displays

Dance Companies Elective Dance

12.15 – 12.45

School Production Wizard of Oz

12.45-1.30

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SILENT AUCTION TIGS FOUNDATION WILL ONCE AGAIN BE PROUDLY HOSTING A SILENT AUCTION AT THE TIGS GREAT FETE ON SATURDAY 21 MAY. ALL ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION HAVE BEEN KINDLY DONATED BY PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF TIGS. We look forward to you dropping by our stall outside the Library and placing a bid. Items up for Auction this year include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Enchanted Cakes by Yvette www.enchantedcakesbyyvette.com – $250 Gift Voucher for an individually designed couture cake Deluxe Micro-hydrabrasion Facial Treatment at Beyond Beauty Balgownie David Jones Gift Voucher - $250 Diamond Offices Board Room Space for ½ day Centro CBD Show tickets together with overnight accommodation at Wollongong Serviced Apartments Driving lessons with All Day and Night Driving School (2 x 10 - one hour vouchers) IBAH Day Spa Austinmer - Beauty Voucher Formula Ford Race Car Experience – 10 laps Overnight accommodation for two people at SAND DANCERS B&B Jervis Bay, queen room, including breakfast for two and Jervis Bay Bike Hire for two.

Calvin Klein embossed Snake Skin Ladies Wallet Hot Air Ballooning In The Hunter Valley, 1 hour Hot Air Ballooning over the beautiful Hunter Valley, a la carte breakfast at a local winery and a glass of sparkling wine Corporate Golf Day at Wollongong Golf Club includes four x rounds of golf, two x golf cart hire, lunch for four people Storybook Alpacas, Bargo NSW, www.storybookalpacas.com.au Alpaca Rug and matching pair of Rubey Liza Homewares 100% Alpaca Filled Cushions.

Eco Extreme Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise - Family Pass Eco Extreme Jervis Bay Whale Watch Cruise – Family Pass Eco Extreme Jervis Bay Hidden Secrets Cruise - Premium Double Adult Pass

For inquiries please contact Lisa Wilson in the Foundation Office on 4220 0264 or email foundation@tigs.nsw.edu.au

UPCOMING

EVENTS

WEEK 4

TIGS Great Fete

10.00am to 3.00pm Saturday 21 May

WEEK 5

Senior School Athletics Carnival 10.00am to 3.00pm Tuesday 24 May

School Captains’ Trivia Night 6.30pm – 10.00pm Friday 27 May in the IGC

WEEK 6

Year 9 Camp WEEK 7 TIGS Prayer Breakfast

7.30am Tuesday 7 June in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

Junior School 3-way Conferences Tuesday 7 June and Thursday 9 June in Rees Hall

PD/Pupil Free Day Friday 10 June

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Years 7-11 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held in the Goodhew Research Centre from 4pm-7:30pm on the following dates: Year 11 – Wednesday, 8 June Year 8 – Tuesday, 14 June Year 10 – Monday, 20 June Year 9 – Thursday, 30 June Year 7 – Wednesday, 27 July We will be using the booking system Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO) to arrange all interviews.

Parents will be sent their login details via email on Thursday, 26 May. The PTO System will be accessible for bookings from 5pm on this date and will close at 10am 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