Student Success in Robotic Competition
SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT
Zero Robotics is an international robotics programming competition in which the robots are SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold Engage and Reorient Experimental Satellites) inside the International Space Station. The competition starts online, and involves the teams programming in a simulated environment that mimics the real SPHERES. The aim is to have the SPHERES solve a challenge within a given time. The finalists will be invited to compete in a live championship aboard the ISS. An astronaut will conduct the championship competition in microgravity with a live broadcast. We would like to congratulate the TIGSonauts who have made it through the Australian Preliminary Rounds and have been invited to participate in the International round of the competition.
Up and coming Sport Events TIGS Netball Club Presentation Tuesday 19 September CIS Athletics Carnival Wednesday 20 September Great Race Thursday 21 September Year 9 and Year 10 Summer Sport Week 1 Thursday 12 October Year 7 and Year 8 Summer Sport Week 2 Tuesday 17 October
Parker’s School Holiday Tennis Clinic Where: Farmborough Heights Community Tennis Club Date: Monday 25 September – Wednesday 27 September 2017 Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm Cost: $90.00 (Ages 4 – 14 years)
Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships Congratulations to Ethan Jackson (Year 11) who competed at the Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships from the 6-9 September. The event was held at Mt Buller in Victoria. This is an extremely competitive event with 3,000 entries from 200 schools from VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD and SA. Ethan performed extremely well in the Division 1 Skier Cross event, finishing in 4th Place. In the Alpine GS event, after a strong first run, Ethan unfortunately crashed out in his second run. Ethan is to be commended for his extraordinary achievements and being a great representative for the School.
Great Race
The Great Race will be held at Jamberoo Recreation Park on Thursday 21 September. The Great Race is a compulsory school event promoting participation in novelty events for all students. On this day points are awarded for a number of novelty events and the well-known House “Haka” to go towards the famous Shell Shield. There will also be an additional event for Year 12 as their final chance to contribute to the Shell Shield competition. Transport arrangements: Students are not to be driven to or from Jamberoo Recreation Park but are to come to school at the normal time, using the usual modes of transport. Buses have been organised to transport all students to and from the park. Students are not allowed to remain at the park to wait for parents. Uniform: Students must wear their House shirts and school sports shorts to this event. They are expected to wear appropriate swimwear/rash shirts, hats and sunscreen. The water will be cold so students may like to wear their wetsuits. Students are encouraged to bring plenty of food and water for the day as there may be limited food outlets open. Safety: While at the park, strict safety regulations will be enforced by the attendants and TIGS staff. Students will be required to obey all safety instructions, follow safety signage and not engage in anything considered reckless behaviour. Due to changes in risk management by the park all students must wear colour-coded wrist bands to identify their level of swimming proficiency. Students are also advised to operate a buddy system within the park, not going alone to rides, shops, cafes or toilets. Also a reminder to students who require asthma medication to have it with you at all times on the day. We are looking forward to a great day to farewell Year 12 2017. If you have any questions please contact Mr Deck at school.