Congratulations! The Order of Australia Certificate of Commendation is given to secondary school students to recognise excellence in community service. Recognition is limited to twenty each year and the students receive a Certificate and Medallion. The Certificate and Medallion are presented by the Governor Marie Bashir at Government House. The Governor presented Naomi Wootton Year 12 and Lisa Fernandez Year 10 with their awards and when congratulating both girls, remarked on the outstanding achievement of the School to have two recipients in the same year. Congratulations Naomi and Lisa!
TIGS Extended
Where has this year gone?
Is it time to start thinking of the upcoming school holidays? Places are filling fast for vacation care from the 13 - 17 December 2010. You will need to have your application form in to ensure a place. Is it time to start planning for 2011 After School Care? Remember we are an approved childcare service, this means ALL families are eligible for a rebate of 50% of out of pocket childcare expenses. Please visit the School website or email me on kbuckley@tigs.nsw.edu.au to obtain the parent information booklet and/or an enrolment form. Karen Buckley TIGS Extended Director
School Contact Details Have you changed contact details recently? Current details of all students including names, addresses, emergency contact information, medical conditions and parent contact details including mobile phone numbers and email addresses need to be kept on file and accurate at all times. Please ensure that any change of any details during the year are noted on a Notification of Change in Contact Details form and returned to the School office for recording.
Fee increases for 2011
The Council of the Illawarra Grammar School has approved for 2011 a 5% increase in tuition fees for students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 12 and a 7.5% increase for students enrolled in the Piper Centre. Accounts for 2011 will be received in early January.