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This Jigsaw, like any other, is complete when all the parts come together in congruence with each other; it is then that the whole picture is revealed.
IGS is much more than the people, the objects, the buildings, the activities or the events. It is the community and the interactions, the relationships, the people with their energy, commitment and passion that create the full picture. It is the successes and the failures, all part of our daily life together.
This issue again brings together many aspects of school life. It celebrates the achievements of students, their projects and activities; their learning, both in class and through co-curricular programs. We look too at some of the mjnr activities of the school year; the camps, exchange, drama, Arts Festival, clubs, music and special workshops. Jigsaw also profiles some of our staff, and we farewell Verena O'Brien, who was a member of our community since the school's beginning in 1984; her contribution to our school has been exceptional.
What is seen here are just snippets of the full life in our school. It is an amazingly busy place with so many things happening each and every day. The first
Hannu,? / n yini , on her very first day at "big school"
half of each year is a special time as new students are welcomed. This is especially exciting in the Preschool when two classes of new 3 year olds begin their first days of schooling, and our new Kindergarten children move from the Preschool into their first year of "big school". It is always a pleasure for me to welcome new students into the school at the beginning of the year. Our new premises in Mountain Street have given extra rooms to our senior students, and they are enjoying "their" space.
Ex-student, Larissa Streeter, former President of FIGS, is remembered, not just for her humour, but also as an exceptional linguist. She began at IGS in 1984 as the oldest student in the school. The Special Prize awarded to the Year 12 student who has made the most outstanding progress, and achieved the highest academic standard in the study of Idnguaqes other llicm English, awarded annually on Speech Night, is named in her honour.
Please enjoy this colourful exciting edition of Jigsaw.
Kerrie Murphy Principal
Hugo Muecke and Oskar Wheatley of Year 12 at the new Mountain Street premises
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NSW Youth Parliament
Alice Anderson, Year 10, has been students. Once the pre-work is completed successful in her application to she will attend a training camp where she - participate in the YMCAs NSW Youth will meet all other participants from. Parliament for 2005. across NSW and prepare speeches and This is a highly prestigious forum for counter-arguments for the parliamentary i students n Years 9-12, to express and session mid year. Alice will represent the döbate youth issues and in turn learn and Bligh electorate. She has been a volunteer participate in the parliamentary process. in Clover Moore's office for the past few months where she became interested in Alice has been selected to discuss issues the idea of representing her electorate in
relating to Aboriginal Affairs. She joins a the youth parliament. team of 7 other students from across NSW Kerrie Murphy Principal who will together develop a Bill relating to the area of education for Indigenous
sporting achievements
Swimming Age Champinnc -well done everyone!
The Swimming Carnival was held at our usual venue, the Des Renford Aquatic Centre The rivalry between the Houses was once again fierce with the lead changing throughout the day.
Kuyai finished in first place with Gura then Baado following. The Age Champions were: 7 years: Dominic Breckenridge and Alexandrea Moretti; 8 years: Spencer Ferrier and Mollie Hall; 9 years; Sam Brewer, Sophie Kelly and APlegra Bauchinger; 10 years: Griffin Hall and Tarnsin Airey; 11 years: Taylor Gray and Adrienne Lim; 12 years: Andreas Richter and Anaiise Bauchinger.
New records were: Andreas Richter 1. years - lOOm Freestyle, 25m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle, 25m Butterfly. Individual MedlPy: Griffin Hall 10 years - 7m Freestyle. 50m Breaststroke; Georgia Gravanic 11 years25m Freestyle: Bronte Gray 9 years - 25m Breaststroke; Adele Kozak 11 years - SOm Breaststroke; Sophie Kelly 9 years - SOm Freestyle; Taylor Gray 11 years - 25m Butterfly; Kuyal Senior Boys Relay.
Term 1 Sporting Achievements
Well done to the following students for their outstanding achievements recently: ASlSA swim team: Adrienne Urn, Adele Kozak, Talei Mangioni, Analise
BaLichlnger, Taylor Gray, Max HennessyTrupheme, Andreas Richter, Louis Williams, Allegra Rauchinger, Griffin Hall, Ennes Mehmedhacir and Max Draper
ASISSA Soccer: Lewis Evans, Sam Bate; ASISSA Netball: Ialei Mangioni
CIS Cricket: Jordan Millar; CIS Swimming: Griffin Hall; CIS Tennis: Hayden Smith who is in the top 20 in NSW under 12's
Fencing* Matthew Donald Rrcnze in under 13 State Schools Championship and first In the NSW Fencing Association Schools Competition, Roberta Nutt Shield
NSW Ice Hockey Team: Remi Harvey
Gymnastics Level b International: SacchaLee Osnabrugge
Alliletks; Judy Potter
Weet Isix IKYathion: Ihe children had a swim, bike and run to complete. There were approximately 3,000 students entered in the event. We had 59 entrants, the largest number of students from a school, winning for the school a gift voucher! The children thoroughly enjoyed participating in the TRYathlon and had a great sense of achievement in completing the event.
Veronica Whitaker Head of Primary PD/H/PE
Saccha-Lee Osriabrugge, Gymnastics
Griffin Hall, CIS Swimming and Jordan Millar, CIS Cricket
L4ethiv TRvathion competitors: Liam Doyle, Rhys Williams, Charles Schacher, Raphael Weir, Joel Di Qual, Nathan Ventura and Stathi Weir
The [&TAno
This year IGS presented a postmodern psychological reading of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
On a plain white set, students performed a "tempest of the mind" as they were committed to a mental asylum and presented to Prospero (Rowan Witt, Yr 11). Appearing only via television relay, Prospero demonstrated his powers to manipulate both the people and the elements. Discourse with his daughter Miranda (Anna Hitchings, Yr 12) divulged his ulterior motives to confront his brother Alonso (Jordan King-Lacroix Yr,
11) about the usurping of his Dukedom in Milan. Prospero concocted a madness, or a tempest of the mind, which brought Alonso and his party to the asylum. However each was unaware of the presence and safety of the others from their party.
Having grown up in the asylum and not having seen any men apart from her father, Miranda was immediately besotted by Alonso's son, Ferdinand (Harry Greenwood, Yr 11). Her affections were reciprocated and the couple approached Prospero to bless their union. In another
part of the asylum, under the watchful eye of the all-seeing Prospero, the nurse Caliban (Popi Silk, Yr 10) betrayed Prospero and pledged her loyalties to Alonso's drunken butler (Lucas Flemming, Yr 10) and his friend (Loren Zammit, Yr 11). This trio stole the show with their comic antics, the working relationship between them suited perfectly to their parts. Many fairies and nymphs added to the magical atmosphere and seductive lounge music ensured a captivating evening.
Meghan Cockburn
Harry Greenwood as Ferdinand and Anna Hitchings as Miranda
Nina Buchanan, Dana S/a yen, Daisy Gibbs (in straightjacket), Emma Knight, Kate Hassett 11\
Popi Silk as Caliban, Rowan Witt as Propsero and Jordan King-Lacroix, Alonso
Year 12 Camp
The last three days of Term 1 were dedicated to taking the Year 12 group away from school at the end of their half yearly examination to reflect, plan, relax and have fun. Activities such as abseiling, flying fox and the giant swing, (unanimously voted to replace canoeing!) were combined with yoga, bushwalking, meditation and reflective sessions throughout the course of the 3 days, and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Here is another version, written by Daniel Glover, of what actually happened! At the end of term 1 Year 12 had the last 3 days away at camp to have a break before coming back to the HSC. It was great to relax and have a rest before we studying seriously for the exams, although, personally I didn't think activities focusing on conquering one's fear of heights were particularly relaxing! You know who your real friends are when you're being forced into a harness and hoisted to ridiculous heights by a guy called Muzza. Of course, the highlight of the camp was our costume night when we settled on the theme of cross-dressing. Dr. Dearn insisted on dressing in women's clothes and the beautiful oriental dress he threw together at the last minute was reportedly described by Mr. Daly as "fabulous". Year 12 would like to thank all the teachers who came with us for making it possible.
Rosina Tortorella Year 12 Advisor
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Max Griffiths finds a frog in the pool filter
Kindergarten French made a book about their school. They looked at the playground, the Library and music.
Mathias Richter in Year 3 German wrote an original tale in the tradition of German Fairy Stories about a prince's search for a princess, and the Year 4/5/6 German class wrote a group effort called Once Upon a Time
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Year 8/9 Camp
The Year R Camp Is the second phase of students' outdoor education program at IGS. The camp includes an expedition where students hike to a beachside ramping spot and spend the night In tents. This part of the camp is the most physically challenging for most students as it includes a hike through bush with packs that carry their tent, food and cookingl e, The camp aims to challenge choice through activities suc Swing, Vertical Cluster - a ro mountain bike riding and th on. As students are organised in small grou of about 15 students, they learn tow, a team and are given the oppo know students they may othe spend time with.
Jodie BlackerYear 8 Co-ordinator
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I had an emotional and physically challenging time at camp. ... Throughout the camp there were hiqhs and lows, but in the end the positive side pulled through arid the IdIILdStit. aI,uiospheie of the camp washed over me.
Hinamatsuri Festival on 3 March every year. Families buy sets of Hina dolls for their daughters and the girls have tea parties on the day. The dolls represent the members of the Imperial Court in Heian period (7th century). At the top of the stand are the Emperor and Empress, and below them all their courtiers, tiny musical instruments and furniture. Even if you don't have a set, it is popular to make just the emperor and empress, like these "eggshell" dolls.
My group had the unique experience I of sleeping in a cave. We set off in ' canoes with all of our stuff along -the river to our ' cave. There we wiiiplet 's task of unpacking our canoes one by one and moving our bags up the mountain and into We dug a conuriurial toilet with oked our dinner and slept on a [in. The next day we canoed out back to base camp. It was a reat outdoor experience.
II Taylor Year 9
good change that all of us I really felt like I met new people a good laugh with all of them. p was awesome and I'm glad that nd reached all my goals.
Hurkott Year 9
On Tuesday May 3, the Year 9 boys attended an image and self-esteem building workshop called "Biceps, Triceps and Six-packs'. There were several guest speakers at the workshop such as the editor of Dolly magazine, dietitians, a former police officer from the Tactical Response Unit, a volunteer from the Eating Disorders Foundation and 2 young adults who had experienced an eating disorder first-hand.
Self-Image Day
All of my peers and I came out of the workshop feeling that it was a positive experience, and feeling that we had gained greater knowledge of certain disorders, namely anorexia and depression, and how to avoid and/or overcome these illnesses. I thought that the most insightful speaker was Brent Sanders, the former police officer, who talked of bad decisions he had made in the past, and how just one can change your life over and that you should always think of the consequences of your actions. His motto is "Develop the ability to control the way you think in every situation, and you will control most situations that you face."
William Hunter Year 9
Ranji's Preschool class helped with the packing of donations
During Term 1 the whole school was involved in a collection for the Prithipura Orphanages in Sri Lanka which were affected by the December Tsunami.
There was an overwhelming response and we ended up sending over 130 boxes worth of goods!!! It was wonderful to see our community respond in such a
After the boys had left the school to attend their seminar, we wondered what we were to do now? Were we stranded here for the whole day, doing work while they went off? But the teachers had other plans for us.
We went to the performance space where a motivational speaker named Glen told us that after today we as young girls would be changed for life. At first we found this a little hard to believe, and pitied the man for believing so, but after only 5 minutes of talking he had us hooked, leaving us hanging onto his every word.
The first topic he discussed with us was called "living on purpose". We explored what we wanted to achieve in our lives and how we could do this. We were given a little booklet filled with deep questions and famous quotes, and as the talk went on we slowly filled it in. For about 4 hours we embarked on a journey of selfdiscovery. He made us see the world according to our perspectives once again and not the artificial ones we are given by the media.
The best part of all was knowing that we can achieve anything we wanted to in our lives, as long as we are willing to lay everything on the line to reach it. We realized that in this day and age it is easier to forget our dreams than to follow them, and that by holding on and keeping our faith, nothing is impossible.
Athena Vlotis Year 9
Thanks to our wonderful mums who gave up their spare time to help pack
generous way with the generosity of students, parents and staff in assisting to put together and send off the donations. We had a visit from the Secretary of the Orphanages, Peter de Krester, at the end of Term 1 who expressed his thanks to our school community.
Michelle Weir
Year 4 Structures
Year 4 spent Term 1 looking at "Built Environments". They thoroughly enjoyed exploring bridges, buildings and structures throughout the term. The Unit culminated in the students designing and constructing various structures for a planet called Planet X. Here are just a few of the magnificent works they produced!
Michelle Weir Year 4 teacher
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Cayenne Barnum and Alison Sloss, Jewellery
Kailesh Reitmans, Little Cooking
Daniel P/a yfair Cal, Animation
Evelyn Lazanis, Judo
Atticus Gough, Judo
Raphael Weir, Madeline Roche and Marianna Ebersoll at Little Cooking
Connor Richards-Turner, Chess
Felix Lonergan and Jack May, Origami
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.inal results: Gura 1169; Kuyal 1168; Baado - Under 12: Rommy Pettersen and Samuel tie Scarf and William Mitchell; under 14: jMgx Pound; Under 15: Anna Patricia Peck and
• -r 16: Frances Beasley and Kane Hancock; under d Fred Bagnall. New Records - Katherine eestyle; Nick Stubbs (17): lOOm Freestyle; Backstroke; Rommy Petersen (12): 50m Jing (12): 50m Butterfly; Eamon O'Connor
The IGS Secondary Swimming Carnival wash at ed Bagnall (17): 50m Butterfly. Drummoyne Pool on gloomy start, Mr Cah pleasant weather for -
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This day-long festival celebrates individual, group and whole House performances across the full range of visual and performing arts. It is a very enjoyable opportunity for less athletic students to compete in a carnival atmosphere. First, the entire High School enjoyed a 2 hour concert of solo and group musical performances. Years 7 and 8 students both performed as a group, presenting percussion pieces they had developed and composed during Music lessons. Several rock bands, a saxophone solo and performances of classical and jazz piano music followed. Three students original compositions of electronic music had their first public performance.
Students were invited to submit entries in short film, artwork, photographs, sculpture, short story and poetry. These were displayed in galleries and the groups moved in Houses to view them. Then the High School gathered together in the Hall for the afternoon climax: group dance displays and the whole House performances. Each House performance roused the audience higher, until the whole Hall was a riot of the 3 House colours, Baado (blue), Gura (yellow) and Kuyal (red). Stamping, cheering, drumming and clapping raged until Mrs Murphy announced the overall winners. Kuyal continued their unbeaten 4 year winning streak, although Gura was not far behind.
Neryle
Sheldon Head of Learning Centre
Every Tuesday lunchtime, students from Years 4, 5 and 6 can participate in the Primary Drama Club. II is d gredi opportunity for the students to be involved in fun-filled learning activities which aim to develop ongoing confidence, self-esteem and skills in verbal communication. In Term 1 the emphasis was on 'making drama' - that is, on discoverinq how to make drama more
effective, as well as learning how to appreciate our own and other people's drama. Students have been working with scripts and will present a showcase in the last week.
"Drama club is a fun way to improve acting skills or simply play some fantastic drama games." Jessica Lavelle Year 6.
Kelly Wilkinson
"Don't try to change the country, let it change you" was Harry Greenwood's summary of the attitude necessary to cope with cultural difference while on exchange.
At the beginning of Term 1 we welcomed back the many students who had been variously involved in some form of exchange experience over the holidays to Japan, France, Italy and Germany. It is a significant personal challenge to undertake one of these life experiences and we congratulate all students on their achievement. Hannah Burnett, Laure Ruymaekers, Jordan King-Lacroix, Harry Greenwood, Sam Parkinson, Cara Higgs, Nicholas Stubbs, Adam White and Jacqualine Rodrigues-Jaacson stayed in Montepellier, France and attended Lycee Jean Monnet.
Edy Theo Dharmaputra, Lily Newbold, Max Ryan, Aidan Tooher, Asher Polgar and Joel Herren went to Salzgitter Gymnasium High School. A second German group, Elena Collinson, Millie Thomas, Jerry Langford, Sam Bryson and Alex Long, went to three different schools in the area of Lemgo, Bielefeld and Bad Salzuflen. Daniel Glover won a full scholarship for longer homestay in Germany with the Society for AustraliaGermany Exchange.
Thomas Harris-Brassil, Sheena Sundberg, Eliane Coates and Lewey De Luca went to a new Italian connection at Liceo Antonio Rosmini, in Rovereto. James Fletcher, Steven Vo and Laurie Horesh went with the LABO organisation to Japan for four weeks' homestay and winter camp.
They all undoubtedly coped with highs and lows in the course of their exchange, have grown in self-confidence and resilience, and have benefited enormously from the cultural and language immersion. Mr Mark Richards visited the IGS students in Europe and provided very valuable support for them. I had the pleasure of catching up with our students in Japan.
Hospitality is always "paid back", and we are currently looking forward to welcoming the students from Europe who hosted our students, who will spend their "summer holidays" in Sydney's winter.
Robyn Moloney Director of Languages L E A R N I N G T O G E T H E R
Helen Knight from the University of Sydney with Zoe Stephens
Cross Country 2005
The Secondary and Primary Cross-Country events were again held at Queens Park on a glorious autumn day that seemed designed for cross-country running.
Secondary
As with any IGS event there was music, colour and passion as well as an atmosphere of friendly competitiveness. Many staff and students used the day to get out and about and enjoy some fresh air and the wide open spaces. That's not to say that the competitive side of the day was pushed aside. Far from it! In every single race there were students who once again excelled in their chosen event and did themselves and their House proud. They will also go on to represent the school at the CDSSA CrossCountry Carnival.
The results? Well it would seem that Kuyal were able to make up for their close loss in the Swimming Carnival and were final victors over Gura. Well done Kuyal and well done to everyone who went out and participated in an all-round enjoyable day. The final points score was Kuyal 313, Gura 299 and Baado 273.
Age Champions: 12 years: Max Nimmo and Rommy Pettersen; 13 years: Chester Buchanan and Georgia Godworth; 14 years: Indiana Faithfull, Sophia Day and Hannah Kitchin; 15 years: Greg Miltenyi and Marie Vinay; 16 years: Harrison Mowad and Nina Buchanan; 17 years: Nick Stubbs and Alice Beasley; 18 years: Vincent Besch.
Paul Larkin Head Secondary PD/H/PE
Primary
We had a fantastic turnout and involvement in all the races throughout the morning. It was great to see so many students and parents encouraging and supporting the runners and the Houses. The winning House was Kuyal. A team of 80 students will represent us at the
ASISSA Cross Country Carnival soon. Well done to all students!
Congratulations to the following students who are the Age Champions: 8 years: Mathias Richter and Ruby Rallis; 9 years: Dominic Cox and Saccha-Lee Osnabrugge; 10 years: Harvey Green, Griffin Hall and Gabriella Bate; 11 years: Taylor Gray and Jody Potter; 12 years: Lewis Evans and Rosie Peck.
Veronica Whitaker Head Primary PD/H/PE
In Term 1, Year 3 learnt about the important balance between the plants and animals in their habitat through a unit on 'Rainforests'.
They experimented to discover plants' needs and researched and wrote information reports on the animals and plants which live in the rainforest. The children particularly enjoyed the art activities integrated in this unit. These included making collages and dioramas of
Pictured with Rosina Tortorel/a are students Ste//a Egan-Soeterboek and Rana Ja/i(i-Baleh of Year 8
the rainforest. They discovered that the rainforest is a very special sort of forest which has taken the last 60 million years to evolve. Rainforests contain more than 5 million species of plants, insects and animals, many of which are still not discovered! The children discussed their special importance to us and ways in which we can prevent deforestation.
Nikki Enright, Jessica Almond and Josie Nardella (Year 3 Home Class Teachers)
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Rosilid Tortot-ella, of the Language DepdrlrTterli, wcIs sele.1cd ,js ,j iudpieiil of an Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship, scholarships which are funded by the Australian Government. Rosina was one of 26 teachers who completed a 3 week intensive language and culture programme in Prato, Tuscany, with day trips to Florence and Siena. In addition the teachers visited local schools in Prato and established links with schools in Australia. The programme concluded with a week field trip to Venice, Bologna and Rome which meant the teachers could be involved with daily contemporary life and culture. Rosina says it was an invaluable experience, and she has expanded her network of links in both Italy and amongst Australian teachers.
Ben Prkpr, Gprcande Lockhart Moisa and Victoria Hofflin with their rainforest dioramas.
the Brains
Students who elected to undertake the ILP (Independent Learning Project) course in Years 9 and 10 spent Term 1 learning about the human brain, its structure and function, as well as learning styles. Completing chosen tasks from a selection, students were able to work at their own
pace and select activities that suited their preferred learning style.
Students shown in the picture chose to look at a sheep's brain, examining its structure and comparing it with that of humans.
the Eyes
As part of the unit "Living Things", students in Year 7 had the opportunity to study and dissect a bullocks eye. Wearing gloves and goggles, students worked in small groups of 3-4 to carefully dissect and examine this specialised organ. Well done to all the pupils - they managed to have a ball yet stay focussed!
Louise Donnelly Science
Science assistant Sue Gearie was spotted wheeling her gruesome cargo by Ela Campbell and Gigi Lockhart-Moisa, Year 3.
UNLOCKING CHILDREN'S FUTURE
A key area at IGS, of which we are proud, is removing stumbling blocks in literacy and numeracy which hold children back from their full potential.
Children from all parts of the ability spectrum can have motor and co-ordination problems, spelling issues, and visual and auditory processing issues which can prevent them from achieving positively at school. A reading issue can prevent a child from being able to demonstrate abilities and potential in other areas. If blocks in literacy can be identified early and worked on, children can go ahead in leaps and bounds and change their whole outlook on school.
This important work is being done at IGS by Ms Janice Schneider who believes in its great significance in children's future. Addressing learning issues is fundamental to supporting children's whole personal development. Research shows that failure to do so can reinforce negative school experience and
achievement, and frequently correlates with unhappy classroom behaviour throughout a child's school career, framing enduring poor self-esteem.
"Am I coming to you today?", "Can I come now?" are the excited and happy questions of Janice's Year 2 students who come to her small group work with great enthusiasm.
From a background of experience in South African and New Zealand schools, Janice is impressed by the level of provision of learning support at IGS. For Years 1 and 2, Janice uses many different literacy games focussing on word recognition, phonemic awareness and reading fluency. Children are encouraged to monitor their reading, be aware of errors and to analyse their own progress. Years 3 and 4 may use more complex activities for developing reading comprehension and spelling. Numeracy support is supplied by Janice with Ms Nikki Enright. Even during just one term, Janice can see great improvements, and the children are excited and positive about their progress. Janice uses plenty of verbal praise, stickers and rewards of House Points to recognise good work.
Robyn Moloney Director of Languages
This year the Music Department is promoting instrumental excellence. In order to achieve the department goals in this area the West Winds, Edwards Ensemble, High School Chamber Choir, Jazz Band and School of Rock are all receiving tuition from highly experienced musicians and teachers. IGS music has a number of supporters and below is a brief description of how some of the ensembles are advancing this year with the assistance of some very dedicated musicians.
in the rock/pop genre have enhanced the contemporary music scene at IGS. Amy is the School of Rock tutor and still active within the Sydney music scene.
The Jazz Band are currently preparing for a concert with Bernard Winetroube (Year 12 2001) who is an experienced jazz percussionist (vibraphone). Bernard lids just released a CD and on this recording is accompanied (eorge GnIIAwell is F'Julalic and John Iviorrlson.
West Winds
The West Winds rehearse twice a week and are tutored by Sam Robinson (3rd Year BMus student at the Sydney Conservatorium) and Evrithiki Diinis (Head of Creative Arts Year 12 2004).
Before commencing teaching at IGS, Amy Freeman was a radio Di and prominent drummer in the Sydney Band scene. Having supporting supported acts such Skunk Hour and Dead Star, her expertise
LThe Edwards Ensemble have embarked on an interesting project this semester. This ensemble will be combining with the talents of guitarist Alberta Khoury (Yor 4). They will he performing the famniic Vivaldi Lute Concerto. Stan Kornel of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has been working with the string players to enhance their understanding of Baroque music.
Selected High School musicians have formed a High School Chamber Choir under the direction of Wayne Chang. Before teaching at IGS, Wayne studied composition with Larry Sitsky, James Cotter and received prizes in New Zealand, including first place in the Westpac Chamber Music competition 2001. Some High School students are also being mentored by Wayne in their preparation for various composition sections of the McDonalds Performing Arts Challenge.
There are many talented musicians in the high school who will pursue careers in music upon leaving IGS. Some graduates have become concert violinists, jazz and pop musicians, recording engineers, singers and composers, while those who have not made music a career still use music as an area in their lives.
Michele FIlic Director of Mticjc
The Jazz Band
Samuel Bate on percussion
Edwards Ensemble
West Winds with Amy Freeman conducting
Enrichment
On Wednesday 16 March, a small group of year 5 Enrichment students visited the Art Gallery of NSW for a HOT Art - Robert Klippel Workshop as part of the Gallery's Da Vinci project for K6 students.
A very eager group of IGS children arrived at the gallery to meet presenter Sheryl Ryan to tour the Klippel works throughout the Gallery. One of these, a wooden prototype for the Adelaide Plaza bronze, was sketched by the group and a lively discussion on his use of organic and inorganic materials was held. We also had to ask ourselves how he made this work, what piece would have been placed first and where would the artist have found these materials. We also had to give it a name.
inNext stop was a visit to the prints and drawings room where we were privileged to view a lot of Klippel's early pen and ink drawings reflecting the artist's understanding of the intricacy of nature's forms and relationships. We were also able to sketch some of these works from his early diaries.
After lunch we did a sculpture workshop using plastic tubing, wire and plasticine. We were encouraged to use some of the ideas we had seen in Klippel's sculptures but innovate on this and develop our own response to his work.
Anne Moss Enrichment Coordinator, Years 3-10
*Students directed their own scenes, which allowed them to interpret the play in either a contemporary or traditional manner. Highlights of the afternoon included the performance of an original musical composition inspired by Romeo and Juliet by Year 9 students Georgia Tsambos, Athena Vlotis and Lucie ReevesSmith, a performance of scenes from A
Midsummer Night's Dream by Charlotte Wesley, Georgia Tsambos, Sam Spence, Athena Vlotis, Alex Soderlund, Lucie Reeves-Smith and Harrison Grima and a very intense scene from Macbeth performed by Anna Peck, Claudia Bagnall, Amelia Cobb and Bendeguz Devenyi-Botos in which Macbeth confronts the witches regarding his future. The abovementioned students were all chosen by visiting judge, Nicholas Frost, to go on to the Regional Finals to be held later this year.
Teachers and parents were impressed by the discipline and imagination displayed by the participating students. We wish the winners of their categories good luck in the next round of the competition and we know that they will be fine representatives of IGS.
Julie McFarland, Elaine Evans and Meghan Cockburn
Macbeth: Anne Peck, Claudia Bagnall and Amelia Cobb, Luciana Smith (middle row) and Bendeguz Devenyi-Botos.
Romeo and Juliet vocal group: Athena Vlotis, Lucie Reeves-Smith and Georgia Tsambos
ex-students
Larissa Streeter, student of IGS 1984-88
Though you may not remember me, or even recall the years 1984-88 in the history of IGS, trust me ,, when I say that they were full of adventure!
imagine turning up to a brand new school, and having to wear your previous school's uniform because there simply wasn't one for IGS. Picture the eldest student Larissa Streeter, a Year 8 student sitting in a room with Miss Rita Finn, learning maths with around 10 other students, all of whom were in Year 1.
What do I appreciate? IGS' employment of native speakers to teach its students to speak foreign languages and my Godgiven aptitude for languages. To this day, I
still remember the words to a French song we had to be familiar with for the HSC, and Miss Morabito teaching us a Spanish song on a bus as part of an excursion. At the time I had no idea what it meant, but I clearly recall the words to it, and that really was at least 16 years ago!
I spent many years after school working for an International airline. Employees cheekily call it the 'flying rat' with, underlying endearment, but let's just call it Qantas! I worked in various departments, ending my career with 6.5 years flying all around the world as a 'trolly doily', another term for a Flight Attendant (DON'T try that nickname In the real world!!!).
Well, I remember a line from Sister Act "My mother always said I'd either be a Nun or a Flight Attendant ...... so where am I now? Yes, I am studying the Bible at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC), which is a Christian college in Croydon. I'm in my second year of a 2 year Diploma of Theology, and am
Auf Wiedersehen
This semester we said "Auf wiedersehen" to Verena 0' Brien, after an incredible 21 years at IGS.
Verena shared Reg St. Leon's vision of a school which valued bilingualism in an atmosphere of tolerance and racial
diversity. Verena's first contact was as a mother enrolling her son Sven Into the first Kindergarten, but she soon after joined the staff. Reg St Leon writes: "Verena is a Great Teacher- they are born, not made, a teacher by instinct".
praying about possible Mission opportunities in Europe thereafter. For 2005, I am assisting as an English teacher in Mascot, and am hoping to go to Uruguay in South America mid-year for a 3 week short term mission.
Verena has positively influenced the lives of many students, either through learning German or through her other passion -the annual interschool Snowsports. To everything she does Verena brings a wonderful energy and pays caring attention to the individual. Reg St Leon and a Chinese journalist 1David Lee, last year sat in on one of Verena's classes. David Lee was soimpressed that he said afterwards, "I didn't understand a word of what was going on, but I have never seen a lesson like that in my life".
To Verena we say sincerely "Danke schOn und herzlichen Gluckwunsch".
Robyn Maloney Director of Languages
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Verena with Jessica Gutkned7t and Allegra Bauchinger, both of r4