Newsletter Issue 1 Term III 2017

NEWSLETTER Issue 1 Term III 2017

Junior School Athletics Carnival

An International Baccalaureate World School

Academic • Christian • Caring

TI G S

The Illawarra Grammar School

HEADMASTER

Mr Stephen Kinsella Headmaster As our Year 12 students know only too well, Term III is well underway. They are about to sit for their Trial HSC examination, which is both good and not so good: good because it is their last HSC assessment task; not so good because they have just 7 weeks of formal schooling left. We wish them success in these last weeks and hope they enjoy the end of their time at TIGS. At the other end of the spectrum, I was delighted to give a welcome at our “Flying Start” information evening for parents enrolling their children in Kindergarten. I reminded them that the years from Kindergarten to Year 12 (for some it is Pre-Prep to Year 12) will bring many different challenges as our children progress from being highly dependent infants to independent mature adults. I reflected on the importance of the partnership between parents and the School and the need for a consistent message, at home and at School, about our shared values. I also reminded parents about the qualities of our fine young men and women who graduate each year and that TIGS parents should focus on the end product of a TIGS education which will help them get through the inevitable ‘growing up moments’ that emerge over the journey to adulthood. It is a privilege for teachers to share this journey with parents.

Last week all TIGS families should have received correspondence from the Chairman of School Council, Mr Roger Summerill. The role of the School Council is to exercise governance over the School, ensuring the School’s viability and success, establishing and maintaining its Mission and Values, and giving strategic direction to the School as it builds upon the achievements of those that have gone before us.

The matters raised in the letter from Mr Summerill illustrate the work of the Council and its impact on the School Community, including School Fees for 2018.

“The School Council has recently made some important decisions that I wish to share with you.

The first area concerns School Fees for 2018.

Council appreciates and acknowledges that some parents have been concerned with the billing processes introduced this year.

We also understand the financial sacrifice families make to send their children to our School so they can have the benefit of a TIGS education. Many members of the School Council have children and grandchildren enrolled at the School and know personally the commitment that is required.

The challenge of delivering and maintaining such a comprehensive programme for our students in difficult economic times has been exacerbated by recent inequities in the model of government funding.

As I have mentioned on a number of occasions in recent years, TIGS has been underfunded by the Federal Government by close to $1m per year when measured against the Schools Resource Standard (SRS). This has caused the Council to apply fee increases that have been greater than we would have desired in order to make up the short fall.

The recent passing of legislation referred to as ‘Gonski 2.0’ is welcome news for TIGS. Over the next six years, Government funding available to the School will increase incrementally to bridge the near $1m p.a. shortfall.

Council has decided to pass on the benefit of the increase in Government funding to families as fee relief over the 6-year period. The increase in funding will be used to limit the size of fee increases for students in Kindergarten to Year 12. The School does not receive Government Funding for students enrolled in the Piper Centre. However, future Piper Centre increases will be contained as much as possible to reflect increases across the other Year groups.

The Council has also discussed the impact on families of the change to the Sibling Discount which was implemented this year. The Council recognises that the changes, implemented with the best intention, adversely impacted some families.

I can advise families of the following changes for 2018: •

The level of tuition fee increase for 2018 will be no greater than 1.5% for students in Kindergarten to Year 12. This is well below the average tuition fee increase over the last decade of 4.5% and reflects the benefit of the ‘Gonski 2.0’ funding.

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Increases to other fees and charges will reflect increases in the general level of prices and will not be used to generate additional income for the School.

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The benefits of ‘Gonski 2.0’ increases in Government funding to the School, scheduled over the coming 6 years, will be passed on to TIGS families.

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Sibling discounts will revert to the 2016 Sibling Discount Policy (which was percentage based) from 2018. We accept that a small number of families may be adversely affected by the decision to revert to the previous discount schedule. Those families will be contacted by the School’s Finance Department to ensure they are not made worse off by this decision.

My hope is that this advice, provided now rather than later in the year, will enable families to better plan for 2018 and beyond, with some degree of certainty.”

Mr Summerill’s message also spoke about Council’s Plans for the development of the School Campus. He also advised that the School Council will be consulting with the entire School community in Term III as it prepares the School’s next Strategic Plan.

If you did not receive a copy of the Chairman’s message than please contact the School on 4220 0200.

In concluding his message, Mr Summerill said “our School has a wonderful history and the achievements of our students are inspiring. This success has been built upon the partnership that has existed for 59 years between TIGS families, staff and members of the School Council and a shared commitment to the School and its values. It is hoped that the measures announced by Council in this letter will strengthen this partnership and improve the outcome for our students.”

The initiative of Council in these areas deserves the support of the TIGS community and we appreciate the leadership that our Council members provide.

Stephen Kinsella Headmaster

CHAPLAIN

Rev. James Rogers Chaplain Dual Citizenship Who would have thought the issue of dual citizenship would surface as a political issue in 2017? Three parliamentarians have now stood aside over the fact that they hold dual citizenship.

It has become a significant issue of consideration for public office in Australia. In a multicultural society such as ours, is it still feasible to insist that those who hold public office are sole citizens of this country? It will be interesting to see how things develop as this issue is debated.

Those familiar with the Bible will know the issue of dual citizenship is a significant theme. The Bible has always spoken of God’s people as dual citizens.

They are citizens of this world as well as the world to come. As dual citizens, they are to live well in this world even as they hold out for the next. They are not to be so heavenly-minded that they are of no use to this world; nor are they to be so engrossed in this world that they lose sight of the next. They are to seek to live out a tension: they are to be in the world but not of the world.

That last phrase is a construct from Jesus’ teaching in John 17. It alludes to a nuance. There was never meant to be a symmetrical relationship for the Christian between this world and the next.

A Christian is first and foremost a citizen of the world to come. Their citizenship of this world is a consequence of that. Two key texts are Philippians 3.18-20 and Colossians 3.1-2: For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ … Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. (Phil 3.18-20) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians.3-2)

Christians are meant to live in this world according to the principles of the next. They are to effectively bring heaven down so that this perishing world has a taste of what is to come. Anyone who knows anything about the last 2,000 years will know that there have been occasions when the Church has done this wonderfully; but there are times when, sadly, it has failed miserably in its vocation.

The challenge for all Christians is the same: to seek and emulate those heroes of the faith mentioned in Hebrews Chapter 11 who, by and large, got it right. While they weren’t perfect, they certainly lived according to this principle of “bring heaven down to earth”. Listen to how their conduct is described in the following excerpt from Hebrews: All these men and women of faith were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.

People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

(Hebrews 11.13-16) May God not be ashamed to be called our God for we live by His example.

40 Hour Famine

TIGS has a long association with the World Vision 40 Hour Famine Campaign, with our school raising over $20,000 over the past three years. This is a result of our students involvement in fundraising amongst their families and friends.

This year we encourage our students to take part in the 2017 Backpack Challenge, a new initiative that aims to bring not only awareness but much needed funds to what is the worst humanitarian crisis of its kind in recorded history. Currently there are over 65 million people globally who have been displaced from their homes. We have the opportunity to make a difference. Simply by taking up the Backpack Challenge and living out of a backpack for the weekend of 11 - 13 August you can support those who are caught up in this crisis. The money you raise when you sign up and fundraise online will be going towards emergency shelter, food and water as well as child friendly spaces which provide education, counselling and the opportunity for children to simply play and be kids again.

Students can sign up to participate by registering on The Illawarra Grammar School page and joining their House Team.

Parents and friends can also donate to students through this link. Please help TIGS reach our $10,000 goal and take this chance to stand in solidarity and say “this crisis is not ok, we want to make a change!”

EXTEND @ TIGS We hope you had a great winter break and are ready for an even better term.

I would like to thank our team and all the children attending our holiday vacation care programme. The children built up great friendships and memories with their peers, and learnt new skills by working together. Our incursion days were the highlights of vacation care, with children leaving the service with new experiences and skills and big smiles on their faces.

We had a great week back at school with so many exciting activities. We made fluffy slime while experimenting with different ingredients. We made delicious cupcakes, and did a science experiment on erupting volcanoes. We also joined the Kids Club Competition and made beautiful art expressing what we think of Extend. Finaly, there were sports activities such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Hand-Ball, and visits to the Play Gym. Our extend super star for this week is... Ellie Stokes… For being caring and respectful to everyone!

What’s on next week?

Monday: Volcano experiment and Stuck in the Mud Tuesday: Bug Hunting and Stay on Board Wednesday: Open End Art and Captain of the Ship Thursday: Science: Potato Clock and Cats in the Corner Friday: DIY Shower Jellies and Play Gym To check out what’s on visit our website at extend.com.au and book via the Extend Parent Portal.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Mrs Judi Nealy Deputy Headmaster, Head of Junior School What’s Happening in the Junior School

Four out of five children starting school this year are likely to enter careers that do not yet exist and they may change professions - not just jobs, four or five times in their working life.

How do we prepare them for this?

Last term we looked at Intellectual Virtues and the way we use our intellect in virtuous ways. This term we will look more specifically at the skills, knowledge and understandings that are going to be required by our students in the Junior School as they proceed into Senior School, tertiary education and work.

In 1970 Alvin Toffler said “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”

Nowadays we don’t talk about just literacy and numeracy but about fluency. So perhaps this idea of learning, unlearning and relearning still holds true for our children, but it happens at a much quicker pace!

The world and our understanding of it is changing rapidly and we need to be fluent learners to make sense of it.

Added to this are other fluencies that will be crucial to the success of our learners as they leave school: •

Solution Fluency

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Creativity Fluency

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Collaboration Fluency

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Media Fluency

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Information Fluency

Social Action Expo report

Last Monday, a group of Year 5 students ventured to The Kings School to participate in the IPSHA Social Action Expo. Students from 10 schools presented stalls on specific social issues ranging from homelessness to creating items to assist the elderly. The students had the opportunity to listen to several guest speakers who campaign for social action through their various businesses. The expo allowed the students to learn from and connect with like-minded students who are interested in making a difference in the world.

The Year 5 students involved were: •

Bhaavya Gupta

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Diya Mehan

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Ashika Bahl

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Georgia Dolan

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Eloisa Tressider

The girls presented an excellent stall on youth homelessness and are looking forward to taking their social action project further.

Elise Cordaro Class: KP

Who are your friends and what do you like to play? We like all games but we play Hide and Seek.

What do you like to do best in the classroom? Drawing.

What are you really good at?

Writing.

What do you need to work hard at?

I need to get better at drawing and staying in the lines.

How do you improve? Practice.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A Police Officer and a Teacher.

MERIT CERTIFICATES

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS

Academic

Frederick Ryan Joshua Mumford Gretel Alexander Rhea Boga Arwen Bowman Hollis Bridgeman-Law Chloe Fennell Lillian Glover Chloe Jackson Oliver Johnson Leo Kalsi Bailey Kiang Om Kothari Abbey Kuiper Estella Loeser Alexander MacKay Clara Magambo Nelle-May Makowski Alexander Mangan Rohan Manshani Lola Stephenson Yasmin Matar Ali Matar Jamie Vickery Milla Threadgate Neel Shetty Tayla Weeks Ethan Tierney

Personal Presentation Lillian Glover

Assembly 1S will be hosting next week’s Chapel.

Service

Awards listed in the Newsletter will be presented at Assembly/Chapel the following Thursday at 12.10pm in Rees Hall.

Allegra Fock Pia D’Rozario Molly Buikstra Katherine Binks Jessica Llewellin Aya Naito Lachlan Neal Charlotte Palmisano Sarah Partland Oscar Ryan Rebecca Winn Jessy Harman

1Y

WEEKLY AWARDS

Scarlett Di Donato, Chloe Fennell

3D

Alexandra Da Deppo, Alexander Mangan

4S

Jocelyn Ayers, Campbell Boardman, Montgomery Parker Watts

5A

Daniel Peden

5M

Abbey Kuiper, Ali Matar, Ella McIlwraith

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT Athletics Carnival - House Points 1st Place Coligan – 729 2nd Place Wolgal – 624 3rd Place Kogara – 555 4th Place Aranda – 475

Age Champions 8 Years 1st Oliver Johnson

1st Isabella Carswell

9 Years 1st Thomas Partland 2nd Tom I’Ons

1st Cate Giason 2nd Charlotte Wall

10 Years 1st Samuel Lowe 2nd Harley Adams

1st Chloe Vickery 2nd Ella Fennell

11 Years 1st Alex Vartazarian 1st Allegra Fock 2nd Christian Vujic 2nd Georgie Lancaster/ Mackayla Hutchinson 12 Years 1st Angus Kiang 2nd Connor Burrows

1st Rebecca Winn 2nd Molly Buikstra

SENIOR SCHOOL

Mr Greg Lanyon Head of Senior School At this point in the school year we are finalising the leadership roles that will be assigned to Year 11 students, who will take over from the incumbent leadership team at the beginning of Term IV. I will publish the names of the students taking up these new leadership positions after they are announced in the Assembly on Wednesday 9 August.

At TIGS, student leadership is centered around the concept of servant leadership. This is based on the ideal that Christ set as an example, through his own leadership as evident throughout the New Testament. That is, leadership which is not about selfinterest but has at the heart of all decision-making, the interests of the group or the community that the leader serves. The other key element of leadership at TIGS is that it is inclusive and involves choice.

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 positive contribution. These positions include School Captains, House Captains, Chapel Prefects, subject based or activity based leadership positions. Not all students will take up these opportunities because we understand that there are many competing pressures in the final year of school.

The selection process for all students who have applied for leadership positions in Year 11 is as follows: 1. Students complete an application form where they have the opportunity to highlight their contributions to the School and to the wider community. In the application, they were also asked to nominate their preferences for various leadership roles and explain the reasons why they should be considered for their selected positions.

2. These applications are reviewed by a panel of staff which includes the Dean of Year 11 and the Dean of Senior Students.

3. For students applying for some positions, such as School Captain or House Captain, student (Years 10 – 12) and staff voting is used to gauge the level of popular support for various candidates.

In some instances, students will be interviewed so that they have an opportunity to further explain how they will approach the leadership role they are applying for.

4. Final selections will be made by a panel from the school leadership team, with input from current student leaders and staff.

The new student leadership team will be announced on Wednesday of Week 3 at the Senior School Assembly. This can sometimes be a time of disappointment for some students, but part of the process of preparing students is to discuss the possibility of missing out on a particular position and how students can be sensitive to and support other students. As a parent, you can provide similar support and encouragement at home. The Leadership Induction Ceremony for the new leaders will take place in the first week of Term IV, when this cohort will officially commence their new roles.

Over the July holiday break a number of TIGS students were competing in various sports and dance at elite levels.

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Thomas Main represented Australia in Football, playing with the Joey’s at the Asian Football Federation tournament in Thailand. The team finished third and Thomas had plenty of match time, scoring a goal against the Singapore team.

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Elizabeth Martin competed at the Oceania Area Championship in Fiji and won the gold medal in the Under 20 Womens 3,000m Steeplechase event.

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Isobel Kinnear represented Australia in Dance in the USA. Isobel competed in the Kids Artistic Revue (KAR) USA National Finals and placed first in the 13 years Elite Jazz division, third in the 13 years Elite Lyrical division and finished in the top six of the Elite Teens division.

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TIGS Senior Dance Company placed 1st at the Wollongong Eisteddfod.

We have also received the results of the recent Science ICAS testing. The competition is run across Australia and challenges students to apply their scientific knowledge, understanding and problem solving skills in unfamiliar circumstances. The top 1% of entrants in each Year group are awarded a High Distinction and the next 10% are awarded a Distinction. This year Senior School students earned 10 Distinctions and 2 High Distinctions. Our congratulations go to Enuri Gamage (Year 7) and Zachary Hah (Year 9) who received High Distinctions and the following students who received Distinctions: Eloise Goodman and Nadia Nagaratnam (Year 7), Shin Yi Au Yeong, Jayson Cooper, Katherine Pennington and George Tsaganas (Year 8), Sebastian Di Noro (Year 9), Angus Bulliman, Min Seo Kang and Christopher McEwan (Year 10).

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

Performing Arts Concerts

We would like to invite you to attend the HSC Performing Arts concerts scheduled for Term III, as our students prepare for their HSC performances.

HSC Music Extension Concert

Monday 7 August at 6.30pm in the Recital Room

HSC Drama Evening

Friday 11 August at 6.30pm in the Backstage area

HSC Music 2 Concert

Tuesday 29 August at 6.30pm in the Recital Room

HSC Music 1 Concert

Monday 4 September at 6.30pm in the Recital Room

Live Performances - Organ Donation Service On Saturday July 29, to mark the commencement of Donate Life Week, TIGS Senior Choir was invited to attend a Thanksgiving Service at St Michael’s Anglican Cathedral.

The students were given the opportunity to listen to testimonials from families of donors and recipients as well as lead the congregation in two songs and perform a solo item. Congratulations to all the students who represented the school so admirably on this special occasion!

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT

Bill Turner Cup – Boys Football

The Bill Turner Cup team moved on to the fourth round with a game against Holy Spirit College. A win here would have brought us into the final of the South Coast Division.

Unfortunately it was not to be. Although TIGS were missing some key players, the game was evenly matched, but Holy Spirit made the most of their chances and moved ahead 2-0 in the first half. There was a goal apiece in the second half and some missed opportunities that needed to be taken, leaving the final score at 3-1. Well done to all those who contributed to our team this year. There was a great atmosphere, strong team spirit and good sportsmanship shown in every game.

Bill Turner Trophy – Girls Football

At the end of Term II, TIGS U15 Girls Football team played against Holy Spirit College in the regional final of the Bill Turner Trophy. With both teams having three straight wins to make it to this stage, the standard of football was high. Holy Spirit College were very strong on the day, dominating the game and coming away with a 5-0 win. Our girls are to be congratulated on making it to this stage of the competition and for the manner in which they conducted themselves.

The team was: Iluka Budai, Margaux Chauvet, Zoe Dribbus, Katie Gorham, Anastasia Grozdanov, Carys Jenkins, Amy Logan, Elizabeth Michelmore, Claire Nguyen, Regan Norris, Katherine Pennington, Victoria Summerill, Isabella Taylor, Adelaide Thompson and Charlotte Tregonning.

NSW All Schools Cross Country

On the last Friday of the school holidays, the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships were held at Eastern Creek Raceway. TIGS was represented by five students competing for CIS. With over 100 competitors in each race, the competition was extremely tough, but all TIGS runners performed exceptionally well, finishing in the top 15 for their age group. A special congratulations goes to James Seal, who qualified to represent NSW at the Australian Schools Cross Country Championships in Hobart on 11-14 August. The results for TIGS students were as follows: • • • • •

James Seal (17B) – 2nd James Healey (14B) – 3rd Cooper Kerridge (12B) – 3rd Ben Giason (13B) – 15th Elizabeth Martin (18G) – 15th

Northern NSW and QLD Snowsports Championships

The Northern NSW and QLD Snowsports Championships were held at Perisher during the first week of the school holidays. TIGS was represented by 22 students, ranging from Year 2 to Year 12. Our TIGS team performed extremely well throughout the week, with some outstanding individual and team performances. The Division 1 Skier Cross team of Ethan Jackson (Year 11), Michael Lill (Year 11) and Aiden Wingate (Year 11) finished in third place, with Ethan winning the race overall. The same group of boys finished 4th in the Division 1 Alpine GS, with Ethan once again winning the race overall.

Michael Murray (Year 5) and Hamish Dutch (Year 5) were very successful in the Division 4 Snowboard Cross and Snowboard GS, with their team finishing in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Other notable performances were Charli Morelli (Year 12) who finished 7th and 9th in Division 1 Alpine GS and Skier Cross; and Tom Armstrong (Year 4) who finished 9th in the Division 5 Skier Cross. All of these students qualified to compete at the State Snowsports Championships later this month. All 22 TIGS students performed extremely well and contributed to some excellent overall results that were announced at the end of the week. The team results for TIGS were: •

3rd in the Secondary Co-Ed Skiing Championships (out of 19 schools)

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4th in the Secondary Co-Ed Overall Championships (out of 25 schools)

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6th in the Primary Co-Ed Snowboard Championships (out of 17 schools)

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6th in the Primary Co-Ed Overall Championships (out of 42 schools)

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7th in the Primary Co-Ed Skiing Championships (out of 33 schools)

A big thankyou to former School Captain, Tahlia Jackson, who assisted with coaching and preparing the students for their races throughout the week.

Up and coming Sport Events

NASSA Football Gala Day – Monday 7 August Year 10 Camp Information Evening – Tuesday 8 August Years 7/8 Boys Netball Regional Finals – Wednesday 9 August Years 9/10 Boys Netball Regional Finals – Thursday 10 August

NSW All Schools Football

The NSW All Schools Football Championships were held at Valentine Park on 19-20 June. TIGS was represented by two students, Margaux Chauvet (Year 9) and Rebekah Hutton (Year 11), who played with the Open Girl’s CIS Team. CIS had a very successful tournament, winning the competition. A special congratulations goes to Margaux Chauvet who was selected to be part of the NSW Open Girls Team to compete at the Pacific School Games in Adelaide later this year.

Parker’s Tennis Coaching

We have two openings available for Tennis lessons at TIGS at 7.30am - 8.00am on Wednesdays and 7.30am - 8.00am on Thursdays. There are also places available in our Hot Shots Tennis Programmes at Unanderra at 3.30pm - 4.00pm on Wednesdays and 3.30pm - 4.00pm on Thursdays (ages 7-10 years).

Please contact Parker’s Tennis Coaching on 0407 029 731 for more information.

AICES U/15 Football

The AICES U/15 Football Championships were held at Valentine Park on Wednesday 21 June. TIGS was represented by four students, Joshua Field (Year 8), Luke Wilson (Year 9), Adelaide Thompson (Year 7) and Claire Nguyen (Year 10) who played for the boys and girls NASSA teams. The boy’s team had some very close wins and some narrow losses, to finish in 3rd position, but it was the NASSA girls who dominated the competition, remaining undefeated all day and winning the Championships over the very strong HRIS (Hunter Region Independent Schools).

Australian Representative

Over the holidays, TIGS had two students representing Australia in their chosen sport. Thomas Main played with the Australian Joeys at the AFF U15 Football Championships in Thailand. The team, coached by former Socceroo Tony Vidmar, finished 3rd place overall, with Tom being given plenty of game time on the 23-man squad. He was even able to score a goal against Singapore.

NSW Girls Netball School Cup

On Wednesday 26 July our Junior and Senior netball teams travelled to Sutherland to play in the NSW Netball Schools Cup. Both teams were very competitive all day. The teams played strongly with the Junior team winning five games throughout the tournament and the Senior team also winning five out of their seven games. Congratulations to the following girls.

Junior Team: Charlotte Atkinson, Isabella Atkinson, Ameilia Druett, Jade Hyde, Anoushka Rabiee, Nina Segar, Mia Stone, Victoria Summerill, Olivia Varmedja, Alexandra Wall.

Senior Team: Keani Anastasovski, Mary Bul, Macy Carroll, Tahlia Collinge, Amy Gibbons, Benae Kuiper, Francesca Lambert, Seh Meh, Nhi Trinh

Open Girls State Futsal

On Friday 28 July our Open Division Girls competed in the State Futsal School’s Championships after qualifying in the Regionals. External commitments kept some of our team out on this occasion, but a number of willing students volunteered to support the team; it should be noted that some of these were younger players stepping up against much older girls. The team played extremely well against some strong opposition and finishing 2nd in their pool. This earned a spot in the quarter finals, where TIGS lost 3-0 to Endeavour Sports High. Congratulations on a gritty effort to Iluka Budai, Ashley Dribbus, Anastasia Grozdanov, Rebekah Hutton, Carys Jenkins, Claire Nguyen, Charlotte Tregonning.

Elizabeth Martin competed at the Oceania Area Track and Field Championships in Fiji. This competition draws from 22 Pacific Island nations with 650 competitors. Congratulations to Elizabeth, who won the Gold Medal in the U20 Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase.

TIGS students competing in Northern NSW and QLD Snowsports Championships (see Senior School Sports report)

GIFTED AND TALENTED Event News from the Illawarra Sub-branch of the Gifted Families Support Group Inc. (GFSG Inc.)

Parents Dinner

Sunday 6 August 2017: Parents’ Dinner. Come join us to share our gifted parenting journeys and get to know each other (Parent’s Dinners are a child-free event, so book the babysitter). We’ll be meeting at The Collegians Club in Wollongong, from 6.30pm.

Please see attached flyer for more details.

Games for Enquiring Minds

Saturday 26 August 2017: Games for Enquiring Minds (Marble Run Paper Rollercoasters). For kids in Kindergarten to Year 8, join us for a fun afternoon of board games and an engineering challenge. The children will be designing and building marble rollercoasters from recyclable materials. They will be using pre-printed paperrollercoaster.com designs as well as cardboard recyclables. Please bring one CLEAN item of cardboard recycling (e.g. a small box, wrapping paper tube, egg carton, etc.) an example of a paper rollercoaster. This term we will be meeting in the afternoon 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Mount Warrigal Public School.

See attached flyer for more details.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE Don’t forget to upload your student reading records by 25 August so they can be validated. Please see Mrs Bowmaker for any assistance.

e th to g in m o c e r ’ e W Northern Suburbs!

TIGS will be hosting a Northern Information evening at the Thirroul Library and Community Centre on Thursday 17 August from 7.30pm - 9.00pm. This evening is a great opportunity for families considering TIGS to speak with our education experts and explore the world of opportunities on offer.

Do you know of anyone who would love to come to our Northern information evening and get to know us over canapes and light music?

Why not bring them along?

HT G I N O F IN ugust A 7 1 r u Th 7.30pm

LOCATION: Thirroul Library and Community Centre - Excelsior Hall

RSVP: Tuesday 8 August at tigs.nsw.edu.au/events

Junior Disco Kindergarten to Year 4 5.30pm to 7.00pm Wednesday 9 August

Location: The Illawarra Grammar Center (IGC) Cost: $12.00 each RSVP: Monday 7 August

Click HERE or visit www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-and-bookings This event includes a sausage sandwich, drink and disco.

Items available for purchase on the night including glow toys, buffs

Tea and coffee for parents.

Theme: Mismatch. Dress in unmatching clothes.

All students must be supervised by a parent.

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Year 10 Camp Information Evening 7.00pm in The Goodhew Research Centre (Library) Year 6 Parents Transition to High School 5.00pm in The Goodhew Research Centre (Library) Kindergarten to Year 4 Disco 5.30pm in The Illawarra Grammar Centre (Library)

HSC Drama Evening 6.30pm in the Backstage area

Northern Information Session 7.30pm at Thirroul Library and Community Centre - Excelsior Hall