Newsletter Issue 2 Term II 2017

Issue 2 Term II 2017

NEWSLETTER Junior School preparing for Mother’s Day

An International Baccalaureate World School

Academic • Christian • Caring

TI G S

The Illawarra Grammar School

HEADMASTER

Mrs Judi Nealy Acting Headmaster Intellectual Character Development NAPLAN Most of the choices we make are not the result of conscious and deliberate reasoning!

“we don’t reason as much as react, and in this haste, we are usually forced to rely on the mental ruts our thinking has produced. These mental ruts are our intellectual character. If we have trained our minds in the direction of good thinking habits, our mental autopilots will generally produce good results… If these little decisions never amounted to much, it wouldn’t really matter, but the problem is that in the accumulation of these little choices the trajectory of our lives is set. In other words, our mental autopilots matter a great deal.” (Dow. P. 2013 Virtuous Minds, pg 23.)

Intellectual courage is the first of the seven virtues put forward by Dr Dow and is characterised by a real desire to know the truth. Learners who possess intellectual courage are willing to hear alternative points of view and assess data and evidence that supports these perspectives.

They are also willing to reconsider their own beliefs, in light of what they have discovered.

Courage is the most important intellectual virtue because without it, all the others cannot exist.

This intellectual trait is not developed in one dramatic moment but over time, it is being developed when: • a year 4 student raises their hand to say that they don’t understand and asks for help, • a year 9 student cites the web pages that all of the information they used has come from, • a leader openly discusses how they came to change their mind about the way we do something, These moments are where “the battle for character is won or lost”. Over time all of us can keep growing in intellectual courage and there are many opportunities for parents as well as teachers to model and develop this trait in our children.

This week students all over the country sat the NAPLAN tests to measure how they are progressing in Literacy, Writing and Numeracy.

NAPLAN is helpful as one of the tools used by our teachers to track student growth in basic skills.

We rarely get surprises from NAPLAN results and they confirm what we already know about our students. However, when a student’s results in NAPLAN (or any other standardised assessment) do not align with our knowledge of the student we investigate further. This may mean simply reviewing other assessment data and teacher knowledge about the student, or may involve further assessment to identify if there is an area of need. Parents would be involved in this process and I remind parents to contact the school should you have any concerns about NAPLAN or your child’s progress generally, an early conversation saves a lot of worry.

NAPLAN is also helpful to evaluate the efficacy of our school programmes and we are able to access the data at question level to see where as a school we score highly and where we might need to adjust some of our teaching programmes also. This type of review is a normal part of our ongoing processes and assists the school in make sure we are addressing any strengths or weaknesses, in particular cohorts, or across our school in general.

In 2017 NAPLAN took on a heightened significance for Year 9 students all over the country as their first opportunity to meet required standards for HSC eligibility. There has been a great deal of discussion regarding this change however, it is important to remember that this is the first of 7 opportunities to meet this standard and that there also is an opportunity to do so after the HSC has been completed. We are pleased to see our students taking NAPLAN and all other assessments seriously, however we do not seek to place undue pressure on them regarding assessment. It is always important to remember that our students are far more that an assessment mark and that each is learning and growing at their own rate.

Raffle Tickets - Due back by Thursday 18 May Please remember to return your TIGS Great Fete raffle tickets to either the Junior School or Senior School Office by Thursday 18 May. You have to be in it to win it!

2017 GREAT FETE

GUESSING COMPETITION $2.00 PER TICKET BOOK OF 25 TICKETS

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Great Fete TIGS

HSC Parent Information Sessions Parents of Year 5 and Year 6 Students

Parents of Year 7 to Year 10 Students

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Tuesday 16 May at 5.00pm

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Monday 22 May at 5.00pm

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Wednesday 17 May at 10.00am

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Tuesday 23 May at 5.00pm

Location: Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

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Thursday 25 May at 5.00pm

Click here to book online

Location: Goodhew Research Centre (Library) Click here to book online

TIGS YEAR 12 COHORT PRESENTS...

TRIVIA NIGHT ALL FUNDS TO THE HOMELESS HUB

FRIDAY | JUNE 16TH | 6:30PM - 10PM

IGC -The Illawarra Grammar School Tables of 8: $120 Tables of 10: $150 1st Prize: Dinner for 8 at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant Silent Auction, Top Prize and Other Games BYO Drinks and Snacks

Click HERE to book online

Making a Difference Last week I joined a team from TIGS for the ‘Ride Around the Lake’ event. This was my second year of participation. I must admit I entered rather reluctantly last year. It seemed a lot of hard work. I wasn’t even sure I could ride a bike for forty kilometres. But after much persuasion from Judi Nealy I surrendered. I’m glad I did. I had a really enjoyable time. And who would have guessed, I even completed the course!

This year I entered a little more eagerly and a little more confidently. I knew I could make the distance.

And this time I had a bike that worked! That was a plus. Again, I really enjoyed the ride. A highlight was spending time with my colleagues from TIGS and having a laugh together. I now look forward to next year. I am hooked. Maybe you might give it some consideration yourself?

The ‘Ride Around the Lake’ event is in support of homeless youth in the Illawarra. Something quite special happened this year which convinced me we were making a difference for good. At one of the traffic stops along the way we were addressed by a young girl. She would have been in her early twenties. She told us how she used to be homeless and that the money raised at previous ‘Ride Around the Lake’ events had helped her get off the streets and into her own accommodation. She assured us she was doing really well now and wanted to thank us for participating in the event because it really did make a difference in people’s lives. She was proof.

I was so encouraged by this. It added real meaning to my participation. To hear this testimony was heartening.

A few weeks back I heard a similar story in a church I visited in New York City. It was Easter Sunday and this church – Redeemer Presbyterian Church – had a tradition of taking up a special collection each year on this day to resource the church’s ministry to the homeless of New York. At one point in the service a former homeless man spoke about his experience of living on the street and how the church had helped him find accommodation and get a job. He was doing really well now and assured us that our gifts would make a difference in the lives of many. He was proof.

Fortuitously, on my way back from the church I was approached on the street by a homeless man seeking assistance. I had been in the U.S. for a couple of weeks now and had become used to this, although I must admit I was starting to feel fatigued by the persistence of the requests. My response this time was different. I told the man I had just been to church and given to the church’s annual appeal to provide homes to the homeless in the city. I told him I hoped he would be the recipient of their loving concern. He said he did as well and seemed hopeful at the prospect. I prayed for him that he would be blessed by the church. I was sure the church knew how to care for this man far better than I did. This was their home turf; I was a visitor.

Charity in the hands of those who know their business is a powerful tool. It changes lives for good. At TIGS we are blessed to partner with many organisations who have both a heart for the disadvantaged or disabled and are wise and knowing in the distribution of their resources. Some of these organisations include The Disability Trust, Kidzwish, The Smith Family, Anglicare, CareSouth, The Wollongong Homeless Hub, Figtree, Warrawong and West Wollongong Anglican Churches and many more. We are enriched by these associations. But, more importantly, we enrich those who are in need through our partnership with them. These organisations make a real difference for good in the lives of many. Our hope is that our students’ involvement with these organisations whilst at TIGS will set them up for a lifetime of similar service.

CHAPLAIN

Rev. James Rogers Chaplain

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Mrs Narelle McRae Acting Head of Junior School/ Director of Student Wellbeing Junior School All Children Are Capable of Extraordinary Things

The potential for happiness and greatness lies in all children. The job of parents and teachers is to help them face, overcome and move forward from challenges, tragedies and adversity that comes their way. We need to build RESILIENCE. Resilient children are braver, more curious, more adaptable and more able to extend their reach into the global world.

So how is this done? How do we help our children develop these skills and hence develop their resilience? One belief that is widely held is that we do not help our children by swooping them up and lifting them over every little thing that causes them to stumble. They need to develop skills in order to flourish. Helping children learn how to manage life’s ups and downs and build their coping skills supports mental health and wellbeing now and into the future.

Introducing and developing the following skills and qualities in your child can help: TRUST - that the world is safe and that there are caring people to help them

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know someone they want to be like believe things will turn out OK have a sense of a power greater than themselves are willing to try new things like themselves can focus on a task and stay with it have a sense of humour make goals and plans – both short and long term

The following resources may give you further information: • • • • • • •

‘Thriving!’ by Michael Gross Raising Children Network National Childcare Accreditation Council Australian Psychological Society Centre for Community Child Health Kidscount Resilience Research Centre

A great book to read with your children is ‘Hey Warrior’ by Karen Young.

Happy Mother’s Day and thank you to the Year 1 dads for organising and helping out at our Mother’s Day Breakfast held this morning.

BELIEF - in their ability to do things for themselves FEELING GOOD - about themselves and feeling valued for who they are by their parents and carers OPTIMISM - that things generally turn out well REGULATION - ability to manage their feelings, thoughts and behaviours Children develop these skills and qualities and learn to keep a balance over time, initially through their experiences in coping with small stresses with help from supportive adults.

How are your child’s resilience skills developing?

Children’s resilience is enhanced when they: • • •

have an older person outside the home they can talk to about their problems and feelings are praised for doing things on their own and striving to achieve can count on their family being there when needed

Da Vinci Decathlon

Congratulations to our Junior School students who were involved in The da Vinci Decathlon last week: Year 6 Year 5 Aditya Kumaresan Abbey Kuiper Leo Ding Jamaya Wayne Jacobus Newhouse Tyler Sullivan Charlotte Palmisano Diya Mehan Angus Kiang Victoria Steward Emily Sutherland Joel Turner Rebecca Winn Mayank Aurangabadkar Pia D’Rozario Chloe Vickery Our Year 5 team performed well in all areas and learnt a lot during the competition. Our Year 6 team placed 2nd in English, Science, Creative Producers and Maths.

Talos Gerovasilis

Class: Elanora - Piper Centre Who are your friends and what do you like to play? Moksh, Cameron and Amir. We like to play Duplo and outside

EXTEND @ TIGS

Dear Parents,

Last week we had a great time engaging in cooking and science activities where we saw colours absorb into paper towels. The next day the paper towels looked like beautiful rainbows! We enjoyed the great outdoors at the play gym and on the soccer field. We made some wonderful crafts and even built on those experiences as the children showed the teachers how to make new creations out of the ones we had already made! We made wonderful origami pieces and moving animal replicas. This week we look at team projects and team work challenges!

Come along and join the fun at TIGS Extend! Where the FUN never ends!

Our Extend Superstar is: Alexander D… For always including other children and being a responsible member of TIGS Extend!

Natalie, Team Leader What’s on next week?

Monday: Mandala Indian Art and Capture the Flag Tuesday: Tallest anything Tower Challenge and Scavenger Hunt Wednesday: Extend Canvas Creation Group Project and Basketball Drills ‘n’ Skills Thursday: Extend Canvas Project Continue and Confuseball Friday: Ball and Spoon Race, Team Cup Stack and Adventure to Play Gym To check out what’s on visit our website at extend.com.au and book via the Extend Parent Portal.

What do you like to do best in the classroom? Building houses in block corner What do you want to be when you grow up? A train station person

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS MERIT CERTIFICATES Academic

Loren Yusuf Isaac Turner Xiaojia Tang Evie Rahim Adil Qureshi Subodh Parab Hamish Lepp Akilan Kumaresan Bora Kim Inaaya Kermali Dania Jaber Lilli Fellowes

Assembly 3D will be hosting next week’s Chapel in Rees Hall from 12.10pm

Service Kai Baker

WEEKLY AWARDS

KM

Malik El Jamal

KP

Felicity De La Fuente, Alexander Damachis

1S

Thomas Binks, Heathcliff Peacock, Clara Magambo, Tayla Weeks

1R

Hafi-Malik Syed, Evie Rahim

1Y

Akilan Kumaresan, Adya Sinha

2S

Josie Lowe, Amelia Vartazarian

2T

Jack Cleary, Oliver Mountifield, Addison Tarrant

3D

Yasmin Matar, Lotte van Oijen

4R

Alizeh Syed, Saksham Sirohi

4J

Lachlan Kiang

5A

Austin Keefe, Lilli Fellowes

5M

Adil Qureshi, Eloisa Tresidder

6C

Loren Yusuf

6Y

Amarah Banks, Oliver Alexander

sented Newsletter will be pre at Awards listed in the ay rsd Thu ing low fol the at Assembly/Chapel 12.10pm

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT Surfing

Congratulations to Samuel Lowe in Year 4 on an outstanding win in the Under 10’s event at the Oz Grommet Cup. The Cup is a prestigious Junior Surfing event held annually in Coffs Harbour. The event sees 240 children from around Australia competing in this Surfing Australia sanctioned event.

NASSA Junior Cross Country

Last Thursday our 64 TIGS team members travelled to the Sydney Equestrian Centre to compete against the NASSA schools.

Congratulations to our successful team in winning the NASSA Champion School title for the third year in a row.

NASSA Junior Cross Country

There were many outstanding individual results and students who placed in the top ten of their event will progress through to the NSW CIS Championships as members of the NASSA Team.

Results: 8/9 years Cate Giason – 2nd Charlotte Wall – 9th

Thomas Partland – 1st Tom Armstrong – 10th

10 years Popi Tsaganas – 2nd Ella Fennell – 3rd

Ben Harman – 1st Alexander Gallagher – 2nd William MacKay – 7th Saxon Parrish – 8th Harley Adams – 9th

11 years Allegra Fock – 3rd Abbey Kuiper – 7th Emily Sutherland – 10th

Christian Vujic – 1st Alexander Vartazarian - 2nd William Hernandez – 4th Alexander Attorre – 5th

12 years Rebecca Winn – 5th Pia D’Rozario – 6th Ashley Armstrong – 7th Mena Tsaganas – 8th

Snowsports Any student interested in competing in the Northern NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships on 4 - 8 July please contact Mr Deck as soon as possible at adeck@tigs.nsw.edu.au to register your interest

NASSA Junior Cross Country

SENIOR SCHOOL

Mr Greg Lanyon Head of Senior School In last week’s newsletter Mrs Nealy wrote about the diversity of opportunity available to students at TIGS. She pointed to The da Vinci Decathlon as an example of this opportunity. We are very fortunate that we have on staff, passionate educators like Mrs Dubowski, who provides multiple opportunities for our students to be extended in their thinking and learning, beyond the classroom. It is her initiative and drive which enables TIGS to be the regional host for this growing competition.

For those of you not familiar with the competition, The da Vinci Decathlon is a team competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students. Students work in teams of 10 to collaboratively find solutions to problems or scenarios. The competition is now Australia wide in its scope.

Last week hundreds of creative young minds came together from across our region for the third Illawarra Regional da Vinci Decathlon Academic Gala Day. In partnership with The Illawarra Christian School and Knox Grammar, TIGS hosted the Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 divisions on Thursday and Friday. Teams from Years 5 and 6 competed at the Illawarra Christian School on Wednesday.

In the senior school divisions, eighteen independent and public school teams participated in the challenge, using their creative and academic skills to solve problems of the highest order in the fields of Engineering, Mathematics, Art, Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Cartography, Drama and General Knowledge. It was great to see all teams enjoying the exciting atmosphere that their collective energies and ideas created!

I personally witnessed the results of student team endeavours in the field of engineering, where students were given a brief to design and build a working roller coaster with at least one loop, using limited resources such as paper and tape. The creative results were outstanding!

Congratulations to our TIGS teams on the following results: Year 7 – 1st Mathematics, 1st English, 1st Cartography, 2nd Ideation (1st place overall) Year 8 – 1st Mathematics, 1st General Knowledge, 2nd English, 3rd Cartography Year 9 – 1st Ideation, 3rd Art and Poetry, 3rd Drama Year 10 – 2nd Cartography, 2nd Art and Poetry, 3rd Science, 3rd Ideation

Parent Teacher Interviews

Year 7 to Year 11 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held in the Goodhew Research Centre from 4.00pm - 7.30pm on the following dates: •

Year 11 – Wednesday 7 June

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Year 7 – Tuesday 13 June

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Year 10 – Monday 19 June

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Year 9 – Thursday 29 June

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Year 8 – Tuesday 25 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 during Week 5. Please ensure the School has a current email address to ensure your login details are sent to the correct place. If you have any questions regarding Parent Teacher Interviews please contact Courtney Brooks at: cbrooks@tigs.nsw.edu.au Note: Students who usually access the library after school will be supervised in a classroom.

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT

CIS Swimming Championships

The competition was intense at this year’s NSW CIS Swimming Championships held at Homebush. Last year’s Olympics have likely been a source of inspiration for athletes across our state. Either way, the two days were challenging, but fun. TIGS had 20 athletes compete throughout the championships.

Ethan Dorrian-Nancarrow (Year 12) performed exceptionally well on the day. Ethan won medals in the 50m Butterfly (1st) and 50m Freestyle (2nd), qualifying him to compete at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships. The relay teams also did very well, all improving on their times from the AICES meet. Unfortunately, however, they were not successful in making it through to All Schools.

TIGS also had a number of individual finalists: •

Nathan De Lutiis (Year 11)

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Kyra King (Year 10)

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Omar Matar (Year 8)

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12-14 Years Boys Freestyle and Medley Relay (Ben Giason, James Healey, Omar Matar and Daniel Jiang)

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17 & Over Boys Freestyle and Medley Relay (Nathan De Lutiis, Timothy Gaynor, Daniel Laing, Ethan DorrianNancarrow)

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17 & Over Girls Freestyle (Jana Massingham, Sarah I’Ons, Elizabeth Martin, Georgia Robson)

AICES Open Football On Monday 8 May, eight TIGS students travelled to Valentine Park, Glenwood, to represent NASSA at the AICES Open Football Championships. Both boys and girls NASSA teams did extremely well on the day, with the girls finishing as runnersup and the boys finishing as champions. Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent AICES at the CIS Football Championships on 22-23 May: Harrison Taranto, Samuel Lendrum, Ashley Dribbus, Rebekah Hutton, Margaux Chauvet, Zoe Dribbus and Anastasia Grozdanov.

AICES Open Football Team

CIS Cup Girls Football The Open Girls Football team travelled to Abbotsleigh College on Friday 5 May to compete in the third round of the Girls CIS Football Cup. While TIGS dominated in possession, the first half remained very close, with both teams having opportunities on the small pitch. Anastasia Grozdanov broke the deadlock towards the end of the first half with a great header from Ashley Dribbus’ corner. Abbotsleigh replied with a goal, which took a deflection on its way to the back of the net, to leave the score 1-1 at half-time. TIGS came out firing in the second-half and after being denied by the upright moments earlier, Zoe Dribbus put the ball in the top right corner from outside the 18-yard box to take the score to 2-1. Abbotsleigh had a few chances following that, but thanks to some heroic goalkeeping from Madeline McRae and Margaux Chauvet (after Madeline left the field due to injury), the score remained at 2-1 until just before the end of the match, when Zoe scored another goal to allow TIGS to win the game 3-1. It was a fantastic effort from all the girls, who were wonderful ambassadors for the school.

CIS Football

Cross Country

On Thursday 4 May, almost 60 TIGS students travelled to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre to compete in the NASSA Cross Country Carnival. There were many outstanding performances on the day, with eight TIGS students winning medals and 33 qualifying to represent NASSA at the AICES Cross Country Carnival on Monday 5 June. Congratulations to the following NASSA medal winners:

Up and coming Sport Events AICES U/15 Netball – Tuesday 16 May Pines Surfing Competition – Tuesday 16 May AICES Open Hockey – Wednesday 17 May CIS U/15 Rugby League – Wednesday 17 May Bill Turner Cup Football (Boys) – Wednesday 17 May TIGS Senior Athletics Carnival – Monday 5 June

Callum Wall – Silver (18yrs Boys) Elizabeth Martin – Silver (18yrs Girls) James Seal – Gold (17yrs Boys) Elliot Hutt – Bronze (17yrs Boys) James Healey – Gold (14yrs Boys) Hugo Parrish – Bronze (13yrs Boys)

Senior Girls

Cooper Kerridge – Gold (12yrs Boys) Zachary Birch – Bronze (12yrs Boys)

Snowsports Any student interested in competing in the Northern NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships on 4 - 8 July please contact Mr Deck as soon as possible at adeck@tigs.nsw.edu.au to register your interest

NASSA Cross Country

Senior Boys

THE ARTS MUSIC CONCERTS All students who are having private tuition on voice or a musical instrument will be performing!

Musicians who don’t learn at school are more t han welcome to perform. Just come along to the Arts office and pick up a form.

Invite you family and friends -­‐ free entry!

TERM 2 STUDENT CONCERTS! Strings Concerts

Wednesday 17 May (Week 4) Junior Concert (P-­‐5) 4.00 Senior Concert (6-­‐12) 6.30

Guitar and Drums Concert

Thursday 25 May (Week 5) 6.30

Brass and Woodwind Concert

Wednesday 31 May (Week 6) 6.30

Piano Concerts

Wednesday 14 June (Week 8) Junior Concert (P-­‐5) 4.00 Senior Concert (6-­‐12) 6.30

DANCE TIGS Dance Successes!

TIGS Dance Programme aims to foster the development of dance students, and provide performance opportunities that showcase excellence and enthusiasm in this art form.

It is wonderful to see this excellence and enthusiasm in practice in what has been a busy and successful start to the year.

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In Term I, we celebrated TIGS Dance record of outstanding HSC results with two of our 2016 Year 12 students, Ashleigh Doherty and Kirralee Hinch selected to perform their Major Study Performance works at ‘Callback’, a statewide showcase of exemplary HSC Dance practical works. This was a wonderful achievement with only 30 students across the state included in the program. It was also a great experience for our current Dance students who travelled to Sydney to watch them perform.

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Senior Dance Company re-formed in Term I and performed their new work titled ‘Atonement’ at Illawarra Region Eisteddfod. The group competed against other high schools from across the region and were awarded 1st place. They also performed last weekend at Flame Dance Challenge and were again awarded 1st place!

The adjudicator remarked that TIGS were a “standout”, and that their routine “had the audience mesmerised”.

This win has seen them progress into the Sydney Flame Dance Challenge to be held at NIDA. The group continues to work hard and showcase the amazing dance talent and enthusiasm within our Senior School.

Senior Dance Company will compete at several more events throughout the year. Junior Dance Ensemble has also been working hard this year and are looking forward to their performances at The Great Fete, as well as City of Wollongong Eisteddfod! Students in Years 3-6 in the Junior School are still welcome to sign up to be

a part of this fun and energetic group who meet on Wednesday mornings! Please contact the Junior School Office for more information.

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TIGS Dance community wishes Isobel Kinnear all the very best as she prepares to travel to America in June, representing Australia and her private dance studio as a result of winning the Junior Champion National Title holder for Get The Beat, Australia 2016. This is an outstanding achievement! Isobel will compete as a soloist in the American National Finals, and take part in workshops with amazing choreographers. We wish Isobel the very best and look forward to hearing all about her experiences upon her return.

Great Fete

COMMUNITY

TIGS

Anticipation is building with TIGS Great Fete just days away! Gift baskets are beginning to line the Piper Centre entry, lawns are being mowed, performances are being mastered and cake boxes are ready, waiting to be filled with yummy treats. We are so excited about the new rides and stalls on offer this year and greatly appreciate the many volunteers, new and returning, getting prepared for another amazing TIGS Great Fete.

It’s not too late to get involved. Success for us is measured by everyone playing a part, the great atmosphere, sense of community, and friendships formed along the way.

Here are some of the last minute things you can do to help make this year’s event a great success.

Come along! Bring your family and friends for a great day out. Pre-purchase ride bands, show bags, sticky date puddings, raffle tickets and more here Volunteer an hour or two. Email us to let us know when you are available at pandf@tigs.com.au

Go in to the draw for the $4,000 Luxury Escapes gift voucher. Bring your raffle tickets to the Junior School or Senior School Office by Thursday 18 May then visit www.luxuryescapes.com.au to dream about where you could be going on your next holiday.

Don’t forget to make use of the drop-off zone at our Powell St entry for anyone less mobile or bringing young children. Visit www.tigsgreatfete.com to check bus routes and plan your day.

Please note that there will be no parking on St John’s Avenue and parking rangers are expected to be patrolling this area so that local residents can still access their properties.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Melanie Silburn, Jenny Evans, Lisa Wilson, Danielle Attorre and Joanne Danckwardt P&F Fete Co-ordinators

It’s not too late to donate!

TIGS staff members will be at the Junior School carline again this Monday morning, May 15, to unload donations and collect raffle tickets.

Pack them in the boot on Sunday so you don’t forget. Donations can also be dropped off at the IGC car park storage container between 6.30am and 3.00pm weekdays.

Items can include: • Toys and games • White Elephant

• Second Hand Uniforms • Books (eg. accessories, jewellery, • CDs handbags, homewares)

• DVDs • Records • Blu-rays

Please note electrical and outdoor items are not saleable.

The Great Fete Bake

If you are baking a cake or cupcakes, these can be dropped at the IGC on Friday afternoon or the morning of the Fete.

Plan your day at www.tigsgreatfete.com.au

TIGS FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION TIGS Foundation will once again be proudly hosting a silent auction at TIGS Great Fete on Saturday 20 May. All items up for auction have been kindly donated by parents and friends of TIGS. •

Australian Opal Cutters and Pearl Divers - 3 x $100 Gift Vouchers

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Shoalhaven Zoo Family Pass and Lion Feeding Experience - Valued at $150

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Family Photoshoot by Live Photography - Valued at $600

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“The Star” Sydney Voucher for accommodation or dining at Ball or Black Restaurants - Valued at $250

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Overnight accommodation at Wollongong Serviced Apartments and 2 show tickets at Centro CBD Valued at $350

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Driving lessons with All Day and Night Driving School – 2 x 10-hour lessons - Valued at $500

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Red Balloon Voucher - Valued at $300

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Corporate Golf Day at Wollongong Golf Club includes round of golf, cart hire, and accommodation Valued $600

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Gift Voucher for Ravensthorpe - Valued at $1000

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Australian Alpaca Rug, Two Cushions and Soft Toy - Valued at $260

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High Tea for Four People at LILIANFELS Resort and Spa at the Blue Mountains - Valued at $280

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ibah Austimer Beauty Gift Voucher - Valued at $120

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Burberry Perfume Set - Valued at $290

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2 x Naked Tan Gift Baskets - Valued at $240 each

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10-pass Entry Card for Flip Out trampoline park North Wollongong - Valued at $110

To bid, please come and visit our friendly staff at TIGS Foundation stall, next to the information booth. The winners will be notified at the conclusion of the Fete. We look forward to seeing you there!

For inquires please contact Scott MacBain in the Marketing Office on 4220 0255 or smacbain@tigs.nsw.edu.au.

Raffle Tickets Due Back Thursday 18 May

WIN 2 a Holiday!

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Grand Prize

$4,000 Gift card with Luxury Escapes • • •

A selection of exclusive special offers to destinations Australia-wide as well as Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Fiji, Mexico, Europe and more Flexibility to spend the voucher as you please on a combination of flights and/or accommodation Indulge in a quiet retreat for two, or enjoy a holiday with the whole family

Drawn on Saturday 20 May 2017 at TIGS Great Fete Tickets will be available at the Information Desk at TIGS Great Fete or can be pre-purchased by contacting TIGS on 4220 0200.

If the winner is not in attendance at TIGS Great Fete, they will be notified by telephone.

Academic • Christian • Caring

An International Baccalaureate World School

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday

16 May

Saturday

20 May

Monday

5

Jun Tuesday

6

Jun

TIGS Great Fete 10.00am - 3.00pm

Senior School Athletics Carnival All Day Event Kerry McCann Athletics Centre, Beaton Park TIGS Prayer Breakfast Goodhew Research Centre (Library) 7.30am Junior School 3-way Conferences Rees Hall

Wednesday

7

Jun Thursday Find us on Facebook

Year 9 Camp and Duke of Edinburgh Information Evening Goodhew Research Centre (Library) 5.30pm - 6.00pm Duke of Edinburgh 6.00pm - 7.00pm Year 9 Camp

8

Jun

Year 11 Parent Teacher Interviews 4.00pm - 7.30pm Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

Junior School 3-way Conferences Rees Hall