Issue 7 Term IV 2012

NEWSLETTER 2012 House Quizzes

Headmaster’s Message Chaplain’s Message Head of Senior School Head of Junior School Issue 7 Term IV, 2012

Academic • Christian • Caring

2012 - A Wonderful Year Fantastic; Incredible; Unbelievable; Unreal; Phantasmagorical. A thesaurus provides us with many alternatives to describe what a wonderful year 2012 has been at TIGS. The year started with the appearance of chaos as the School Library closed for Term I to undergo essential repairs and transformation into a library appropriate for the 21st Century. We were so pleased with the outcome. We have a truly beautiful building which is stimulating and exciting for students and facilitates excellent teaching and learning.

What is not so visible, but equally important, is the development of the Virtual Library which provides 24/7 access to students working in the classroom, playground or at home. The provision of the wireless network and the requirement that each Senior School student access the network using their own technology has changed the way students learn.

Junior School students have also benefited from wireless access to the Library although they are still very excited when it is their turn to climb the hill for a Library lesson. Story telling in the transformed Library is a special event.

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

Another highlight of the year was the School gaining accreditation as an IB World School. The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) provides programs for teaching and learning that are recognised world-wide as best practice. It is a great achievement by the School to be recognised as one of the world’s elite schools. Parents that have children studying the PYP in the Junior School will know from observing their children what a positive impact a student-centred, inquiry-based, internationally focussed approach to learning can have on a child’s learning and self-esteem.

Given the success of the PYP, the decision to implement the MYP for Years 7 to 10 will have come as no surprise.

The School is planning to achieve accreditation as an MYP school by 2015. As the benefits of the PYP and the MYP flow through to our HSC students, we can only look forward with great anticipation at what will happen to our already outstanding HSC results which no other school can match in the Illawarra.

Looking ahead, we look forward in 2013 to the completion of the next stage of the air-conditioning of the Junior School Classrooms, the renovation of the Junior School and Senior School Reception areas and the completion of two new Science Laboratories in the Senior School.

Mrs Norma Broers will retire from teaching at the end of the year. We congratulate her on such a successful career in teaching and for 30 years of service to our School. We pray that she will enjoy her retirement and look forward to her maintaining her links with the School. Thank you Mrs Broers for a job well done.

Families that are preparing their budgets are advised that the School Council has approved a 5% increase in tuition fees for the 2013 academic year. This is less than the current cost of inflation in schools and absorbs the reduction in funding from the NSW Government for the next four years.

At the many coming events that mark the end of the academic year I will be recognising the contribution of so many over 2012. Our community is strong because of the commitment of all members of the TIGS community to the values and traditions of the School.

‘Phantasmagorical’ may be a little over the top, but it has certainly been a wonderful year where the School has progressed and added to the great traditions and achievements of those that went before us. To all Students, Parents and family members, members of the TIGS Council and Staff - thank you for the contribution you have made to another special year at TIGS. I wish everyone a happy Christmas and a refreshing holiday break.

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)

Chaplain’s Message

An Alternative to Losing Your Mind

Christmas is a busy time. There is no doubting that. There is the shopping to do, the parties to attend, the lunch to prepare, and on it goes… It’s common to see people at this time of year run off their feet. It’s hard to resist the pull ourselves, however hard we might try.

It doesn’t seem that the first Christmas was any different, at least not for Joseph and Mary. Mary was pregnant and about to give birth. She and Joseph had to get from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea – along with all the others who were returning home to register at Bethlehem.

And when they got there they had to find lodging – again, along with all the others. To add to the turmoil for Joseph and Mary there were all those unexpected guests following the baby’s birth – magi, shepherds, and doubtless many others.

In the midst of all this upheaval I’m impressed by Mary’s presence of mind. It would have been easy for her to lose her mind. But that is not what she did at all. Following the visit by the shepherds and their eager promotion of Jesus’ birth, Luke in his Gospel remarks that Mary ‘treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.’ (Luke 2.19) That’s amazing given the situation she found herself in. How did she find the presence of mind even to think!

Rev James Rogers

We can easily be swept along by the tsunami that is Christmas, accepting that this is not a time for thought. But we must resist this. Mary shows us it is possible. In fact, Mary shows us what the events of Christmas demand. They demand thoughtful reflection. As we live out our own little Christmas dramas we too ought to find the time and energy to “treasure up all these things and ponder them in our hearts”. If we do that I expect we’ll find ourselves growing in wonder and awe at what God has done for us through His Son Jesus.

Chaplain

As a community one of the wonderful ways we can do that together is at our annual TIGS Christmas Celebration. This year the Christmas Celebration is on Wednesday 5 December. We will begin with a picnic on the oval at 5.30pm. You can bring your own food and rug or purchase a sausage sandwich and drink. This will be followed by the Celebration in the IGC commencing at 7.00pm. The evening will finish at around 8.00pm.

Our theme for this year’s Celebration is Jesus Light of the World. We will be telling the Christmas Story with sensitivity to this theme via a range of bible readings, creative arts performances and congregational carols. We will also have opportunity to partner with ANGLICARE in offering toys and tucker for those who are doing it tough this Christmas.

The Christmas Celebration is shaping up to be a wonderful evening. I hope your family might make it a priority.

Rev James Rogers Chaplain

Senior School This week a new format for the House Quiz embraced technology and thus engaged students in the House Competition in a much more personalised way. It was a great success. A big thank you goes to the House Patrons and Captains who had been working on this new format for some time. Well done!

Suddenly it’s nearly the end of the year and we are finalising reports and marks, getting ready for the Honours Presentations, Christmas Celebration and Presentation Day. Students are completing their Community Service Activities in their Year Groups and in Mentor time are discussing the best ways to support Anglicare’s Toys ‘n’ Tucker Christmas Appeal at our Christmas Celebration. The Christmas Celebration on 5 December will be a wonderful whole school community celebration of the Christmas message and a strong statement of what we hold dear as a Christian Community. We look forward to seeing you there.

We are also looking forward to celebrating with Year 10 at their Formal. This will mark the end of a stage of learning and their progression to Work Experience and then on to their Senior Years in 2013.

Monica Watt

We are also looking forward to celebrating with the Class of 2012 when their HSC results are announced. We will keep you informed.

Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School

We are also planning for 2013: putting together the 2013 Calendar and working on the curriculum, particularly planning Years 7-10 Units of Work which reflect the IB philosophy. It’s exciting to be embracing the new Australian Curriculum within the global and concept-based context that is the MYP. It will be engaging and exciting for our students to be learning under this new framework. We have seen the way in which the IB PYP energised learning in the Junior School and know that will happen in the Senior School.

Monica Watt Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School

Junior School What a fantastic end to the year!

It has been an absolute delight to watch our students and their teachers remain engaged and productive in their classrooms right up until the end of the year. Congratulations to you all on an outstanding 2012!

The Exhibition was held this week and was a wonderful event showcasing the culmination of the PYP. Junior School students were also inspired by visiting the Honours Program display in the library.

It is wonderful to see how our PYP learning will continue into the Senior School with opportunities like the Honours Program and introduction of the MYP (Middle Years Programme) I’m looking forward to seeing our school families at the upcoming events: • Wednesday 5 December – A Christmas Celebration • Saturday 8 December – Infants Pageant • Monday 10 December – Years 3-6 Presentation Evening

Judi Nealy

A letter from the Captains The year that was…

Head of Junior School

This year has been an exciting year for all. Throughout the year there have been many thrilling events such as the Swimming Carnival, the Cross Country Carnival and the Athletics Carnival. We thank everyone for their participation and House spirit. Also on the menu for this year was the Teddy Bear Picnic.

Kindergarten and their buddies in Year 5 gathered and congregated on the lawn for some yummy nibbles. In our Performing Arts section was the MADD Concert and the Infants Pageant. We have such a large amount of talented students in our Junior School. Year 6 was farewelled in style by Year 5 as they reached their final year of Junior School and head off to the Senior School. Year 5 are ready to sell their wears and earn money for their chosen charities at the Year 5 Market Day and the Exhibition is sure to be a hit. The excursions are a highlight of everyone’s year, with Year 4 off at Parramatta and Year 3 at China Town. Year 1 went off to the wacky Science Centre and Year 6 chilled at Canberra. So, all in all, we thank everyone for the amazing year that was…

2012 Junior School Captains Zara Winter and Samuel Goodhew

Merit Certificates

Weekly Awards

Alexandria Gunther – Academic Molly Parrish – Service Jayson Cooer – Service Zoe Mandziy – Service Joshua Fullerton-Harvey – Academic Byron Leitch – Academic Sarah Tubman – Academic Lauren O’Hanlon – Academic Ashley Armstrong – Academic Hugo Parrish – Academic Dylan Sormus – Academic Amy Lendrum – Academic Ashleigh Mill - Academic

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Judi Nealy Head of Junior School

Jessica Hall Lina Lee, Rory Swainson Ashley Dribbus, Ethan Jackson

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TIGS P&F TIGS Recycled Uniform Service

The TIGS Recycled Uniform Service is in need of good quality recyclable uniforms and volunteers for next year.

Donations can be dropped to either Senior School or Junior School reception clearly marked ‘TIGS Recycled Uniform Service’.

This service is open Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 10.00am and 2.30pm – 4.00pm until the end of Term IV and will re-open when school starts back next year.

Volunteers can do as little or as many shifts as they like.

Please contact Tania on 0418 448 814 or via email taniam@travelmanagers.com.au

The Parenting Adolescents Quiz Noted psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg has been invited by the School to conduct a session specifically for parents about raising adolescent children. This is a must-attend event and will be held in the form of a quiz on the evening of Monday 4 March 2013.

The Quiz has been designed to provide an entertaining “adult-learning” evening where tables of parents can interact in a light-hearted competition to answer a set of questions presented by a quiz-leader, leading psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg.

The Quiz questions have been carefully selected to encourage parents to reflect on some of the major issues in adolescent health.

Questions are grouped into modules tackling issues such as: • the greatest challenges for parents in the new millennium • communicating with adolescents • building resilience • handling conflict • cybersafety • monitoring adolescent health issues including sleep, diet, anxiety, self-harm, drugs and alcohol Please mark this event in your diary.

Junior School Sport School Sport Australia – Primary Athletics Congratulations to Ashley Dribbus who won the Australian title for the 11 years girls’ multi event last weekend in Adelaide.

She achieved personal best performances in 800m and Shot Put and also won the long jump and 100m. Her overall points were a mere four points short of a national record. So close!

Well done Ashley on this outstanding and well deserved result.

Tennis TIGS Christmas School Holiday Tennis Clinic 2012 Location: Parker’s Tennis Coaching DATE: Thursday 17 December 2012 and Friday 18 December 2012 TIME: 9.00am - 12.00pm COST: $50.00 (Ages 4 - 14 years) Parkers Christmas School Holiday Tennis Clinic 2012/2013 DECEMBER 2012 DATE: Thursday 20 December 2012 to Saturday 22 December 2012 TIME: 9.00am – 12.00pm COST: $60.00 (4-14 years) JANUARY 2013 DATE: Monday 21 January 2013 to Wednesday 23 January 2013 TIME: 9.00am – 12.00pm COST: $60.00 (4-14 years) Bookings are Essential For more information call: Andrew on 0407 029 731 or 4237 7496 Email: arparker@bigpond.net.au There are also Tennis Clinics held at Jamberoo tennis courts over the school holidays.

Jesus Light of the World

A Christmas Celebration

Wednesday 5 December 2012 Please join us at 5.30pm for a picnic on the main oval then at 7.00pm in the IGC

Extend @ TIGS Have you heard the good news?

Extend is delighted to commence the After School Care service at TIGS in Term I, 2013. We are thrilled to begin a new partnership with the school community and look forward to delivering a quality service.

Parent meet and greet session

There will be meet and greet session during After School Care next week to answer any questions parents may have about the service. Key it in your calendar and come along to meet Kim from Extend!

Session 1: Monday 3 December, 4.30pm – 6.00pm

Welcome packs

Extend have recently sent welcome packs for distribution to each primary school student. Note: You should receive a pack for each child. These welcome packs include an enrolment form, information on the service we deliver, as well as information on your out of pocket expense. Keep an eye out for your welcome pack if you haven’t received it already – you can also collect spare packs from the School Office.

Enrol today

Don’t miss out! Be well prepared for the New Year and have your family enrolled with Extend. It is a regulatory requirement that each child is enrolled before attending the service.

You can also head to our website at extend.com.au to complete your family’s enrolment online.

Who can enrol to use Extend?

All children enrolled in primary school from Kindergarten to Year 6 can be enrolled in the After School Care service. This includes 4 year old Kindergarten children. Extend is not licenced to accept 3 year old Pre Prep children. However, Prep children who have turned 4 years of age are able to be enrolled and use the service, but daily places for 4 year old Prep children are limited. If you would like to secure a place for your 4 year old Prep child, enrol today and book your required days early to avoid missing out.

Operating hours and fees

After School Care: 3.00pm – 6.00pm $22.00 permanent, $24.00 casual *YOU PAY BETWEEN: $6.03 - $12.00 *Child Care Benefits and the non-income tested 50% Child Care Rebate of up to $7500 apply for eligible families. Fees are per child per session.

Fee Relief – the facts

Fact 1: The Child Care Rebate (CCR) is NOT income tested! We encourage you to apply!

Fact 2: 50% is the minimum reduction you may receive in your fees. Further benefits may apply to you.

Ensure you contact The Department of Human Services to register for fee relief!

Read further information and estimate your out of pocket expense at extend.com.au

Canteen News Thank you to all the past and present Canteen Volunteers in 2012. Your efforts have been greatly appreciated by the Canteen staff and TIGS community. If you wish to volunteer in the Canteen for 2013 please complete the Volunteers Request Form available on the CANTEEN tab of the TIGS Website. Please return the form to canteen@tigs.nsw.edu.au or drop it into the Canteen, Junior School or Senior School Reception.

Please note: 2013 will see new items such as more gluten free options and healthy lunchbox packs added to the Canteen lunch order menu. FlexiSchools Online ordering will be available from Friday 1 February 2013.

Debbie Howard Canteen Manager

Finance News School Statement of Account In order to reduce the School’s carbon footprint and to improve the efficiency in the billing of school fees and auxiliary charges, the Finance Department has implemented the following; a)

Emailing of School Statements monthly. Please ensure the School has your current email address.

b)

Access to the Debtor Portal. School Account holders (debtors) now have access to their School Account information and transactions by using the Parent Portal through the School website www.tigs.nsw.edu.au.

Instructions for accessing your debtor account are available on the Parents page of the TIGS website.

Please note: All School Account payments must be finalised by the 7 December 2012. All accounts overdue on 1 January 2013 will incur interest charges as per the Schedule of Fees Terms and Conditions.

The 2013 Finance Pack will be posted on the 15 January 2013 to your postal address.

Finance Office Christmas Hours The Finance Office will be opened for business Wednesday 12 to Friday 21 December 2012 and then Monday 7 January to Friday 1 February 2013, 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Years 7 - 11 Resource Lists Years 7 - 11 Resource Lists Are Now Available Online Access is available by visiting (1) www.campion.com.au (2) Select Place your Booklist Orders (a new window will open) (3) Select the section The Illawarra Grammar School, West Wollongong in NSW/ACT. (4) Select Get Resource List (5) Select Year Wednesday 28 November for Year 7, and Monday 10 December for Years 8 – 11 are the latest dates for ordering to ensure home delivery during the week ending Friday 18 January 2013.

Homestay Parents Wanted Short or Long Term Stay

International students studying at The Illawarra Grammar School are accommodated in family homestay situations throughout Wollongong. Homestay plays an important role for these students as it gives them insight into the Australian way of life and an opportunity to experience the host culture first hand.

We are seeking new families interested in joining the homestay program to host students for short or long term stay.

Hosts are paid a weekly fee for their service.

If you would like more information, please contact Sally Ann Gail, Manager International at the School on 4220 0269.

Sally Ann Gail Manager, International

TAS HSC Success Congratulations go to three of our HSC Industrial Technology – Timber Products and Furniture Industries students, who were identified by the examiners as being of a sufficiently high standard to be nominated for consideration in INTECH 2012.

These students were William Harrison (chest of drawers), Jarrod Poort (hall table) and James Porteous (games table). Each of these projects were chosen for their outstanding presentation, workmanship and appeal for promoting interest and ideas in these subjects to the public. Their projects will now undergo another selection process, and if successful will be included in an exhibition at the Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show at the Sydney Showground, Homebush, in July 2013, which attracts visitors from all over the state.

Senior School Sport Student Success:

female opening batter) that made the eventual difference. She carried her bat through their innings scoring a chanceless 56 not out and guided her team to victory.

Juniors 10/142 defeated by Penrith Anglican College 2/145 Noah Gibbs - 30 Peter Kyriakoudes - 24 Matthew Galanti 1-13 Kai Middleton 1-18 3pts – Noah Gibbs 2pts – Peter Kyriakoudes 1pt – Matthew Galanti

Round 2 - Wiburd Cricket Shield: Congratulations to Angus Black (Year 7) for his recent success in baseball.

2012 Achievements: - Chosen in U/14 NSW Country Team - Toured USA earlier in year with Illawarra Razorbacks - Currently playing in the Macarthur Colts team which is ranked 3rd in the State Cup Competition - Playing the local competition and Cronulla district competition An outstanding season for Angus as he plays pitcher, short stop, 3rd base, left outfield and bats. We look forward to following his future endeavours.

NASSA Cricket Round 2 TIGS vs Penrith Anglican College (PAC) The second round of the NASSA cricket competition saw the TIGS junior team play a strong Penrith Anglican College side last Wednesday. Captain Cameron McMillan won the toss and elected to have a bat on what was a beautiful day down at Figtree Oval.

The boys made a solid start with openers Peter Kyriakoudes (24 runs) and Noah Butler (18 runs) contributing 32 runs for the opening partnership.

Peter then supported top scorer Noah Gibbs (30 runs) who came in and created headaches for the opposition smashing five 4’s in his knock. The middle and lower order misfired with the team relying upon Matthew and Adam Galanti 41 run partnership to finally score a total of 142.

The second innings saw TIGS simply out played by a quality PAC batting line up. Kai Middleton (1-18 off 3 overs) and Matthew Galanti (1-13 off 3 overs) were the only wicket takers.

The boys grassed a couple of chances from their top order but it was the fine display of batting from Mikayla (PAC’s

On Tuesday the overcast conditions and thunderstorm warning didn’t cloud the talent and class TIGS displayed in their comfortable second round win against Inaburra Sports High School at Wiseman’s Park.

Captain Jonathan Fowles won the toss and elected to bat. He and Joel Moore dealt with the openers with ease and together had an opening stand of 133, with Jonathan out on 63. Joel continued on and carried his bat for his team in style striking an impressive 121 runs with 15 boundaries.

His second partner in crime Noah Butler chimed in with 29 keeping the fielders on their toes with some big hits. After 40 over’s the TIGS batting innings came to a close on 231.

In a Man-of-the-match performance, Joel Moore opened the bowling and decimated the opposition’s top order with some lightning quick deliveries.

After his opening spell Joel finished with figures of 3/17 off 6 over’s - A commendable effort.

Cameron McMillan provided some backup bowling some tweakers. As a result he slowed the run rate and claimed 3 wickets for himself (3/24 off 7 over’s).

Inaburra eventually were all out in the 32nd over securing TIGS a quarterfinal position in the Wiburd Shield.

TIGS 4/231 defeated Inaburra Sports High 10/162 Joel Moore Jonathan Fowles Noah Butler

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Joel Moore Cameron McMillan Jonathan Fowles Raman Wadhwa

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3 pts – Joel Moore 2 pts – Jonathan Fowles 1 pt – Cameron McMillan

Snowsports for 2013

Each year TIGS enters a school team into the Northern Regional Snowsports Championships.

Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 are eligible to participate in the main skiing and snowboarding disciplines and the regional championships are a great introduction to racing for new comers to the sport.

The 2013 Regional Championships will be held at Perisher during the first week of our school holidays in July (Wednesday July 3 through to Saturday July 6). If you would like to join the snowsports team or would like more information please contact Jay Tregonning in the Senior School jtregonning@tigs.nsw.edu.au 4220 0200

Fishing Club

TIGS is pleased to announce the addition of the TIGS Fishing Club to the co-curricular program. Students from Prep through to Year 12, parents, friends and alumni are invited to join the club which will offer the opportunity to share ideas, learn new techniques, go fishing together and enter into friendly competitions.

The first competition will open for students and be run during the Christmas holidays. To join please go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/ TIGS-Fishing-Club/105871476241225 and like the page or if you are not on facebook please contact Jay Tregonning jtregonning@tigs.nsw.edu. au or Phil McIlwraith pmcilwraith@tigs. nsw.edu.au or via the Senior School 42200200

South Coast Open Mixed Tennis Doubles 6 students represented TIGS at the Open South Coast Schools Mixed Doubles Tournament at ACES Figtree Adrian Haise (Year10) Harrison Toranto (Year 7) Jacob Hall (Year 8) Emilia Bujaroska (Year 7) Maria Kyriakoudas (Year 9) Hannah Kim (Year 9). It was very competitive with students from many local high schools.

Congratulations to these students for representing TIGS at this tournament.

Special mention to Adrian Haise and Hannah Kim who came 3rd overall.

Important dates for Sport/Outdoor Education Events Term I, 2013 Year 7 Camp 5 - 8 February 2013 Year 8 Camp Information Night 7 February 2013 AICES Open Girls Tennis 14 February 2013 NASSA Hockey Trials 15 February 2013 AICES Boys Basketball 15 February 2013 Year 8 Camp 18 - 22 February 2013 NSW All Schools Triathlon Championships 21 and 22 February 2013 NASSA Touch Football Gala Day and Trials 25 February 2013 Senior School Swimming Carnival 26 February 2013 - Western Suburbs Pool Unanderra Senior School Tennis Gala Day 27 February 2013 NASSA Basketball Trials 28 February 2013

Senior School Prefect Induction at St Andrew’s On Thursday 22 November the new School Captains, House Captains, and Chapel Prefects of Year 12 2013 left for St Andrews Cathedral in Sydney. At St Andrews Cathedral they were all officially inducted by Archbishop Peter Jenson, a true honor as it his last induction before he retires sometime next year.

The induction service brought together a multitude of senior students from Anglican schools across NSW and provided our Captains and Prefects with not only the opportunity to meet them but to discuss many rising issues with the Archbishop and guest speaker, The Honourable John Anderson AO, former Deputy Prime Minister.

After the discussion the official induction began, lead by The Illawarra Grammar School’s very own Chaplain Rev Rodgers. The day was enjoyed by all.

TIGS 2013 School Captains Benjamin Goodhew and Laura Stutchbury

TIGS Netball Club Registration Dates for 2013: Friday 8 February 2013 Saturday 16 February 2013

Year 9/10 Sports for Term I, 2013 Sport is compulsory for all students at TIGS from Years 7-10. In Years 9 and 10 this compulsory sport is conducted before and after school in a variety of activities. It is mandatory that all students in Year 7-10 participate in 2 hours of weekly sporting activity. Students therefore must attend compulsory school sports which have been organised. Students may formally be granted an exemption from the above requirement if they can demonstrate their participation in other regular sporting activities.

The Year 9/10 Sports Program includes Summer Program in Terms I and IV and Winter Sports in Terms II and III. The Summer Sports for Years 9/10 will begin Week 2 Term I, 2013 Badminton - Monday - IGC - 3.30pm to 4.30pm Basketball - Wednesday - IGC - 3.30pm to 4.30pm Rock Climbing - Wednesday - Hangdog Auburn Street Wollongong - 3.30pm to 4.30pm Swimming - Monday and Friday - University Pool - 7.00am to 8.00am (TIGS bus to school) Table Tennis - Monday - IGC - 3.30pm to 4.30pm Tennis - Wednesday - Beaton Park - 3.30pm to 4.30pm Swimming training is available to all students.

Please collect a permission note from Student Reception.

All Sport buses for Year 9/10 Sports will leave from Western Avenue.

Contact Mrs Sharpe at school with any questions regarding this program.

2014 Scholarships Registration and Applications are now open for 2014 Scholarships. Further information is available at http://www. tigs.nsw.edu.au/scholarships

Last Day of Term IV Tuesday 11 December 2012 School will finish for ALL students at 12.30pm on the last day of Term IV, Tuesday 11 December 2012.

Directly after Senior School Presentation Day. Buses will be running as usual but at this new time.

Christmas Office Hours During the Christmas School holidays the Office will be open from 9.00am untill 3.00pm from Wednesday 12 December until Friday 21 December.

On Friday 14 December the office will be closed and only contactable for emergencies.

The office will re-open for business on 7 January 2013.

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Book online

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