Newsletter Issue 8 Term I 2017

Issue 8 Term I 2017

NEWSLETTER

ArtsFest 2017

An International Baccalaureate World School

Academic • Christian • Caring

TI G S

The Illawarra Grammar School

HEADMASTER

Mr Stephen Kinsella Headmaster The end of term already – how did this happen so quickly? The term has certainly ended well with a number of important events being held as we sprint toward the coming vacation break.

Congratulations to our families for coping so well with the changes that were made in the Piper Centre.

The change in start and finish times (now open from 7.30am to 5.30pm) resulted in a service that is more ‘family friendly’ without compromising the educational programme which still runs between 9.00am and 3.00pm. As if that was not enough to cope with, the usual access to the Piper Centre was blocked by the construction of the new covered area in Drummond Drive. Despite all this, it has been a great first term in the Piper Centre - congratulations to all our Piper Centre students and their families.

How good it was to have the new covered area on Drummond Drive. This welcomed facility was funded by the P&F using funds raised at The Great Fete. Having the cover for what has been one of the longest wet spells I can remember at TIGS was a blessing. The P&F are still recruiting volunteers for this year’s Fete so please help if you can.

Our Indian community has once again shown the way on how to celebrate community and culture at the Taj Mahal Dinner held last Saturday. Over 450 people (Indian and others) celebrated with Indian food, dance and singing at the third of these events which are held every two years. What a great night it was. Funds raised on the night are to be donated to two great causes - TIGS Foundation Scholarship fund and the Disability Trust.

Well done to all who attended and especially to the organisers, Dr Sharad Tamhane, Dr Lata Tahmane, Mrs Usha Fernandez, Dr Cedric Fernandez, Mrs Helen Bugg and Mrs Lisa Wilson. Having an awareness of the needs of others is a key outcome of a TIGS education and it is wonderful when parents demonstrate these values to their children (while having a good time as well).

For many students ArtsFest is the highlight of the year.

Students in the Senior School competed on Wednesday in the areas of Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Film Making. It was a fabulous day with Kogara House declared the winner for 2017. It was good to see some of our Junior School students joining the audience, giving them a glimpse of what is ahead as they progress to the Senior School.

A selection of the best performances will be on display for parents at the ArtsFest Showcase to be held this evening (Friday 31 March). This is a must attend event and funds raised will be used to support the Year 12 Charity for 2017 – Homeless Hub. The end of Term I also coincides with Special Chapel Services to celebrate Easter. Family members are welcome to attend the following: Junior School Easter Chapel Thursday 6 April, 12.10pm in Rees Hall Senior School Easter Chapel Thursday 6 April, 1.45pm in the IGC I hope the coming two-week break is a time of rest and recuperation (and some study) for our students and staff. I also hope that time is spent in reflecting on the great message of Easter - God took on the form of a man so that through the death and resurrection of Jesus, we might be restored to a right relationship with Him.

Luke 24:4-8 “Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over them, stood there. The women were awestruck and bowed down in worship. The men said, “Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?” Then they remembered Jesus’ words.”

(The Message)

CHAPLAIN

Rev. James Rogers Chaplain The Difference Easter Makes

Some events have little impact on the world. Other events are so dramatic they can’t help but change the world for good. Easter is one such event. I can think of three ways the events of Easter make a difference for good. Of course, there are many more than these.

First, the events of Easter mean our pasts can be forgiven. That’s good news. We have all done things, said things, or thought things we wish we hadn’t. We all have regrets. We all have guilt. The good news of the Bible is that when we put out trust in Jesus, God forgives us all our sins. In fact in Colossians 3.14 we read that God has taken everything that stands over us and condemns us and nailed it to the cross along with Jesus. Because of Easter our pasts can be forgiven.

Second, the events of Easter mean our present problems can be managed. How often do we feel our lives are beyond our control? What we need in life is a power that is greater than our problems. God’s Spirit is that power. God gives his Spirit to all who trust in Jesus. In Ephesians 1.19-20 we read that God’s desire is that the same power which raised Jesus from the dead – God’s Spirit - might be unleashed in our lives to help us manage our problems. God’s Spirit won’t take away our problems but he will help us to manage them more successfully. Because of Easter our present problems can be managed.

Third, the events of Easter mean our future can be secured. Death is the great blight on life. Whether we like to admit it or not death has a stranglehold over us while we live. The promise of the Bible is that those who trust in Jesus have been transferred from death to life. In John 3.16 we read that God sent his Son into the world so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but have eternal life. Because of Easter our future can be secured.

As far as events go I would think Easter is the greatest.

It changes the world for good; it changes my world for good! And I have only said a fraction of what could be said. Our students will be celebrating Easter with special services at School on Thursday next week. You are invited to join us. Following that, I encourage you to gather at your local church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday to continue remembering and celebrating these life-changing and life-affirming events.

God bless you this Easter and have a great holiday break.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Mrs Judi Nealy Deputy Headmaster, Head of Junior School be the bright yellow rain coat with one arm missing if your son/daughter was consistently coming home with a soggy right arm, then we know where his/her raincoat is! The holiday break is also a great time to make sure all items are labelled clearly so they are much easier to return.

Both Year 5 and Year 6 have been away this week at overnight excursions, with Year 5 travelling to the Bathurst Goldfields and Year 6 off to Canberra to inquire into democracy.

What a soggy term we have had in Term I. I must congratulate our students (and their parents and teachers) for coping quite well with a tricky few weeks. We have probably had the most indoor lunches for as long as we can remember, but still our School has remained a happy, caring and fun place.

Lost property has been overflowing with damp items, so I recommend that parents take an opportunity to look for any missing items before it all goes into the cupboard over the Easter break. The most amusing item we had in lost property this term would have to

We have been enjoying sharing our student profile each week. Drawing of the name out of the box for the next student profile always generates much excitement at Assembly or Chapel.

Our Easter Chapel service will be a fantastic way to finish off the term and parents and family members are very warmly invited to attend on Thursday 6 April at 12.10pm in Rees Hall to celebrate why Easter is such an important holiday.

YEAR 5 TRIP TO BATHURST

SPORT

CIS Swimming

Seventeen Junior School students competed at the NSW CIS Swimming Carnival at Homebush last Thursday.

The standard of competition is always exceptional and many of our students performed their personal best times.

Congratulations to our Junior Boys Relay team Samuel Lowe, Ben Harman, Hamish Lepp and William MacKay who placed 6th in the final and the Senior Girls Relay team Ella McIlwraith, Lilli Fellowes, Jessy Harman and Mackayla Hutchinson who placed 8th.

Congratulations to the following individuals who made it through to the final of their individual events: Samuel Lowe in the 10 Years 50m Freestyle, Charlotte I’Ons in the 10 Years 50m Breaststroke and William MacKay who made the final of the 10 Years Freestyle, Backstroke and Butterfly. He placed 4th in the Butterfly and is now a reserve for the CIS Team for the State Carnival. Well done!

NASSA Swim Team Members Charlotte I’Ons Ella Fennell Cate Giason Annaleise Brunskill Ella McIlwraith Mackayla Hutchinson William MacKay Xavier Druett Oliver Johnson Alexander MacKay Hamish Lepp Samuel Lowe Jessy Harman Ben Harman Annabelle Sheargold Lilli Fellowes Rebecca Winn

Henry Chen Class: 2T

Who are your friends and what do you like to play? Evie, Josh, Roscoe, Oliver, Neel and Jack. I like playing Tennis.

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

What are you really good at? I am really good at reading.

What do you need to work hard at?

Writing.

How do you do this? I need to practise more.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I would like to be a vet when I grow up.

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS MERIT CERTIFICATES Academic

Harley Adams Ashika Bahl Harrison Deck Eva Grimm Addison Keefe Jannah Kermali Lucia Rubio Campos Evelyn Sanzone Ella Smith Victoria Steward Samra Tarrant Mena Tsaganas Joel Turner Jamaya Wayne Samuel Williams Zainab Zafar

MERIT CERTIFICATES Service

Connor Burrow Lexi Mitchell

Personal Presentation

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Aw As ard se s l mb iste ly/ d i Ch n t ap he el Ne the ws fol lette low r ing will Th be p urs da rese y a nte t1 da Chris Kambouris 2.1 t 0p m Aryan Tewary, Tate Baker

1R

Thomas Goodman, Eva Grimm

1S

Addison Keefe, Heathcliff Peacock, Ava Hernandez

1Y

Ethan Tierney, Chloe Fennell

2S

Jude Lozenkovski

2T

Noah Bottele, Muhammad Yasir

2S

Coco Threadgate

3D

Alexander Mangan

4G

Lexi Mitchell

4J

Natasha Karakousis, Hugh D’Rozario

4R

Bora Kim, Hamish Lepp

4S

Harley Adams, Jacob Murrie

5A

Diya Mehan, Willliam Dolan

5M

Abbey Kuiper, Ashika Bahl

6C

Lauren Ayers

6H

Shanshan Xu, Mena Tsaganas

6Y

Harry Jenner

Grace Hilton

WEEKLY AWARDS KM

Assembly 4J will be hosting next week’s Chapel in Rees Hall from 12.10pm.

ARTSFEST

SENIOR SCHOOL

Mr Greg Lanyon Head of Senior School Unlike the Oscars this year, TIGS Senior School ArtsFest was a seamless flow of entertainment and great fun.

The show was ably hosted by four of our Year 12 students; Thi Trinh, James Cooper, Jackson Dekker and Jeremy Ainsworth, interspersed with comedy, chat show style video clips titled ‘Tea with Thi’.

From the beginning of this term, students have been engaged in the preparation and practices associated with bringing together all the individual and group pieces for ArtsFest. It is another great example of students engaging with their learning by allowing them the freedom to use their creativity and talents to produce outcomes which are of high quality. To a large extent, the quality of the performances has been a testament to the dedication and persistence of a large number of students, from the House leaders to the performers, designers, choreographers, songwriters, scriptwriters, videographers, artists, directors and technical crew.

Most of this preparation has taken place outside normal class routines.

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Aranda Coligan Kogara Wolgal •

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House Drama - Each piece referenced the ‘Clapper Board’, in keeping with the movie theme. The final placings were:

1st Kogara •

2nd Wolgal 3rd Coligan 4th Aranda

House Dance - The performance stimulus this year was ‘Movie Genres’. This section was one of the closest events, with high quality produced from all four Houses. All will feature in Showcase. The result was:

1st Aranda

2nd Wolgal

3rd Coligan

4th Kogara

- ‘Just Can’t wait to be King’ - ‘All Star’ - ‘Summer Loving’ - ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’

Vocal Solo: Individual song performances for both males and females from each House. First place only is awarded

Males

1st Wolgal – Ian (Steve) Muhayimana

Females

1st Kogara – Alanieta Kennedy

1st Kogara – Bowen Kimberley - Mastalir

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The following is a summary of the main performances and winners of each section:

Combined House Song - each House chose a song that was used in an Oscar nominated movie and every student in the Senior School performed.

Original Composition – performances written and performed by students for the first time.

1st Kogara – Brittony Smallhorn

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Instrumental – individual instrumental performance.

Equal 1st Kogara – Rebecca Adams,

Aranda – Shin Yi Au Yeong •

Popular Song – Individual or group performances of popular songs of choice.

1st Aranda •

3rd Kogara

4th Wolgal

House Art – each House produced a painted banner based on an Oscar winning movie theme.

1st Aranda •

2nd Coligan

2nd Coligan

3rd Wolgal

4th Kogara

House Video – Teams from each House produced a 3-minute video with the ‘Clapper Board’ theme.

1st Coligan 2nd Kogara

3rd Wolgal

4th Aranda

The final results after all competition in the ArtsFest was: 1st Kogara

219 points

2nd Aranda

205 points

3rd Coligan

200 points

4th Wolgal

196 points

A big thank you must also go to the House Patrons, student leaders, Arts staff and Tech crew, who coordinated the amazing event.

For parents and friends who would like to sample the incredible creativity, collaboration and talent, come along to the Showcase event where a selection from ArtsFest will be on show on Friday evening 31 March, commencing at 6.30pm. Tickets are available at the door. This is also a fundraising event for the Year 12 charity, the Homeless Hub.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH DAY Junior School Tuesday 2 May Senior School Wednesday 3 May School photo graphs are scheduled to be taken by Advanced LifePhotography. Whilst a flyer will be distributed before the end of term, it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day. Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com. au using our School’s unique 9 digit Online Order Code (this code will be emailed to you). Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day. Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day.

Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

YEAR 12 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Wednesday 5 April 4.00pm - 7.30pm Goodhew Research Centre Booking details were emailed to parents in Week 8

SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT

AICES Basketball

Blake McDougall and Vincent Chauvet were recently selected to represent AICES in the NSW CIS Basketball Trials. After training with the squad, Blake was selected in AICES I and Vincent was selected in AICES II. Both boys played against ISA (Independent School’s Association) on Monday night at Hills Basketball Stadium and CAS (Committee of Associated Schools) on Thursday night at the Central Coast.

Both boys played exceptionally well for their respective teams, with Vincent finishing with two convincing wins for the AICES II Team and Blake finishing with two narrow losses for the AICES I Team.

NASSA Netball Gala Day

On Friday 24 March we took three netball teams (Year 7, U/15’s and Senior) to the NASSA Netball Gala Day in Minto. All teams represented the School in good spirit on the court and off, with the Year 7 team finishing the day undefeated while the U/15’s and Opens finished the day in 5th place. Congratulations to all girls who represented TIGS. Year 7 Charlotte Atkinson, Isabella Atkinson, Amelia Druett, Miranda Golding, Jade Hyde, Eva Katkjaer, Victoria Summerill, Olivia Varmedja, Alexandra Wall.

U/15 Aria Bacic-Johnston, Iluka Budai, Tahlia Collinge, Anastasia Grozdanov, Tegan King, Lucy Koder, Taylor Mackay, Nina Segar, Cartia Taranto.

Opens Mary Bul, Caitlin Chadrawy, Lucia Hilderson, Alanieta Kennedy, Kyra King, Benae Kuiper, Francesca Lambert, Renee Thomson, Klara Zecevic.

Congratulations to Mary Bul who was selected in the Possibles and Probable’s trial matches for the Opens, only just missing out on selection in the Open’s NASSA Representative Team.

Cartia Taranto was selected in the Centre Court and Tahlia Collinge was selected as a reserve for the Centre Court for the U/15s NASSA Team.

CIS Football Cup Open Boys

On Thursday 16 March our Open Boy’s Football team travelled to St Ignatius College, Lane Cove, to compete in the CIS Cup Knockout Competition.

The game was challenging on a wet and heavy pitch and there were some tired legs at the end of the game. Despite staying competitive in the first half, the opposition took full advantage of our team’s relative youth and pressed for a convincing win in the end. Despite the loss full credit goes to Nicholas Kyriakoudes, Harry Borbilas, Caleb Grace, Henry Jenkins, Samuel Lendrum, Harley Martignago, Eden McCall, Alexander Santos, Alexander Wilson, Michael Kyriakoudes, Jonathon Michalopoulos, Nick Peros, Thomas Main.

CIS Football Cup Girls

On Tuesday 28 March, the Open Girls Football Team kicked off their campaign for the 2017 CIS Football Cup. After making it all the way to the final last year, hopes were high for another exciting season. The game was played at Figtree Junior Soccer Club against Shellharbour Anglican College (SAC). TIGS was the dominant team throughout the match and opened the scoring 20 minutes in to the first half with a great long range shot from Anastasia Grozdanov. SAC leveled the scores just before half time after a fast break down their right wing. TIGS continued to dominate possession into the second half and were rewarded with a goal from Zoe Dribbus after the ball fell to her feet following a corner about 20 minutes into the second half. Margaux Chauvet put the game beyond doubt, with a great run from the back to score in front of the goal to take the score to 3-1 just before full time. Overall, it was an impressive display from TIGS girls who now go on to play Abbotsleigh in the next round of the competition. The team was Isabel Bodey, Iluka Budai, Emilia Bujaroska, Margaux Chauvet, Ashley Dribbus, Zoe Dribbus, Emma Franco, Anastasia Grozdanov, Rebekah Hutton, Carys Jenkins, Madeline McRae, Natasha Mullany, Claire Nguyen and Adelaide Thompson. Coach: Mr Deck, Assistant Coach: Mr Edgerton. Thanks also go to Hugo Hunt and Arah Mizori for being linesmen for the game.

TIGS Cross Country

TIGS Senior School Cross Country will be held on the last day of term on Friday 7 April at Kembla Joggers Cross Country Facility at Darkes Road, West Dapto. Students will also be fundraising for their House charity.

Students will run the following distances on the day: •

12 - 14 year boys will run 3km

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15 - 18 year boys will run 4km

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12 - 18 year girls will run 3km

All students are encouraged to fundraise for their House charity using the sponsorship form or seeking online donations through their House gofundme page.

Aranda will be supporting The Wollongong Homeless Hub. The Wollongong Homeless Hub opened in October 2003 and is a one-stopshop supporting people in crisis in the Illawarra. Clients are able to access multiple agencies and facilities from a single point and seek help with health, legal, housing and financial advocacy and support services. The Hub also offers Community Engagement Officers to support homeless people of all ages. http://www.wefh.org.au/ wollongong-homeless-hub Online donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/arandawollongong-homeless-hub Coligan will be supporting The Sony Camp Foundation. The Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp Program began in 1999. It is a unique respite program that sees students take on the responsibility for the care of children with special needs, allowing their families to have a valuable weekend off. The threeday camps pair children with special needs with their student companions.

Parents, siblings and carers are given valuable overnight respite and the students involved often go onto advocate for the program through fundraising, promoting awareness and volunteering their time to help people with disabilities. https://www. sonyfoundation.org/about/childrensholiday-camps/ Online donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/coligan-sonycamp-foundation

Kogara will be supporting Anglicare.

Anglicare exists to meet the material, social, emotional and spiritual needs of those who need support and assistance in our community. The organisation recognises that everyone has different needs and they offer products, services and professional staff to help people in need. https://www.anglicare.org.au/ Online donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/wd653a-kogaraanglicare Wolgal will be supporting Crossroads Foundation. Crossroads Foundation is a Hong Kong based not-for-profit organisation whose goal is to connect people in a broken world. As their name suggests, they try to be a crossroad: bringing together those in need and those who can help, through their Global Distribution Centre, Global Hand, Global Experience and Global Handicraft. https://www.crossroads.org.hk/ Online donations can be made at www. gofundme.com/wolgal-crossroadsfoundation Please get involved and support your House charity in this year’s Cross Country.

Up and coming Sport Events South Coast Surfing Monday 3 April

NASSA Touch Football Trials Monday 3 April Bill Turner Cup – Girls Wednesday 5 April Cross Country Friday 7 April

Club Registrations and Holiday Sport

For sporting club registrations and holiday clinics, please see the Senior School Sports Department

CIS FOOTBALL CUP GIRLS

TIGS GREAT FETE

COMMUNITY

TIGS P&F would like to thank you wholeheartedly for your contribution to last year’s fete.

You may have assembled a gift basket, donated bottles, made delicious food, created something beautiful, dedicated your time and energy before, during or after the Fete or simply enjoyed the festivities. The way you chose to be involved is personal to you and you are an important part of the success of the Fete.

The P&F and talented TIGS staff are in the process of planning the 2017 Fete and we would appreciate your ideas and input.

What is the Purpose of the fete?

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Build community beyond the school grounds

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Opportunity to build community within the school

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Raise funds for school projects

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Have fun – mostly this applies to the children

How could we improve?

With the purpose in mind and a focus on colour, energy and fun, do you have any thoughts on how to enhance the TIGS fete experience?

We will openly consider all creative ideas. Please submit to P&F members, your year parent representative or our electronic ‘ideas box’ - please email pandf@tigs.com.au How can I be involved?

Judi mentioned in a recent newsletter the importance of the children using their strengths to learn and grow. Would you like to use your strengths and/or go outside your comfort zone to model positive behaviours?

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Are you creative?

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Are you organised?

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Are you playful and fun loving?

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Are you practical?

Challenged to commit time and energy?

Contribute a little or a lot. It is up to you. If you would like to volunteer at the same stall you were involved with last year, stay tuned, as we will be announcing all the stalls and coordinators in the upcoming weeks.

Some parents find they have competing priorities, which means that you are juggling things on the day, however you may find yourself with some spare time to jump on a stall or take on a job. This year we will have a volunteer coordinator managing ‘walkin’ helpers.

Our aim is to have dedicated volunteers and not disgruntled voluntolds.

We thank you in advance for your contribution and look forward to another year of TIGS Great Fete festivities.

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

TA J MAHAL

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday

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Apr Wednesday

5

Apr Thursday

6

Apr

Friday

7

Apr

Michael Grinder - Student Masterclass 9.00am to 11.00am in the Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC) Book NOW! Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews 4.00pm in the Goodhew Research Centre Book via the email sent to Year 12 parents Junior and Senior School Easter Service Junior School - 12.10pm in Rees Hall Senior School - 1.45pm in the Illawarra Grammar Centre Junior School and Senior School Cross Country Junior School 8.45am, Senior School follows at 10.45am at Kembla Joggers, West Dapto Last Day of Term I

Wednesday

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First Day of Term II

Apr

Thursday Find us on Facebook

27 Apr

Junior and Senior School ANZAC Service Junior School - 12.10pm in Rees Hall Senior School - 1.45pm in the Illawarra Grammar Centre