

Leading a learning community
Welcome to this issue of Jigsaw, incorporaTing OUI inaugural Alumni News.
In its broadest sense, the :erm "learning community" encompasses more than what and how students learn in classrooms. It takes into account all community stakeholders and comprises cultural and pedagogical learning experiences Learning communities are context-based but are also informed by learning in anc from other contexts local, national and glooal.
A highlight of this semester at lOS was our Indigenous Connections @ lOS evening on 28 May. Or community was able to showcase our Indigenous students' talents while equally raising conscicusness in our school community about the degree to which we are all eriched by the presence of our Indigenous students. All too often, being "a local community with a global perspective" is inTerpretec narrowly, focusing more on what our students learn from the world around them rather than what they, as young Australians and we as an Australian people, can take to the world in terms of our rich and diverse Australian story. Our Indigenous students therefore teach us and enrich us all at least as much (i not more) than our education teaches anc enriches them. As a community, the Indigenous Connections @ IGS evening was Ti celebration of our commitment to learning in a significant way.
Our lOS Cuniculum Leaders too, purl in an in-house conference this semester, entiticc "Leading Peourlo,

Leading Learning" We were fortunate to have had Carol Taylor, Chief Executive of the kSW Board of Studies, gve a kerote address on the subject of her own leadershio story and lessons she has learned about people and stakebc'lders in her time at the helm of our km curriculum authority in this jurisdictior. A day was devoted to empowering cu Curriculum Leaders as they take on tie challeng ng task of leading people end curriculum at a time of significart change and uncertainty, The ccnference was a great success ano enabled a collegial dialogue and prc'fessional exchange which enabled leacers to learning to better understand one another and share their experences.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend the Commonwealth Council for Educational Leaders' Conference, which was attended by over three hundred celegates from over 25 nations. It is always a real challenge for a principal to stai abreast of the latest in educational research and to be exposed to quality educational dialogue. Success in this role presupposes the time and "head space" to reflect on the bigger picture and to be acrosr thinking which is about the future of tie School rather than the daily operational matters. ontinued next page
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There is a lot j could say but a few things rea ly resonated with me and I believe, there are some relevant "take-home" messages for us as a learning community:
We can expect more in the way of educational compliance, accountability and stakeholder satisfaction in the years ahead This is the way education is headed globally
I System c educational reform in a number of countries has led to a rethink of the importance of quaVv teaching and the critical place 0nstructional leadership for school leaders
I We have some great latitude a independent school but must b sure we undertake initiatives which are true to who we are and what value as an educational inst tUtL i While the world is busy measurrig the success of educational outi and seeking to value measures as PISA and local benchmarks, schools must be unrelenrnn ir, the pursuit of measures wt what they value specific_ -
It is globally re ogni ed that in ord' to prepare for their future, students should be exposed to as broad a curriculum base as possible With ti tertiary sector now preferring gener undergraduate degrees, the secondary sectn" d discnuru subject specia
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Everyone inoi by definition, a earner and our community is a rich learning community Enjoy the ce ebraf earnirr, ii 1 II
Michael Maniska Principal
Editors A'(-,; e ''' rioi- abo, the Australian Curriculum. Assistant Principal, Jacqui Bake r"L 5:51 .'/brt 5 5.
Talking point Speech Night 2012

Ashley collects scholar's award
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returned to ft e School in Marc' receive his 2012 IGS HSC Schulac Prize for the highest level ATAR (99.3) Ashley is studying a double degree in sycholOg\ and French at the S ot &pyne,
What is our 2011 Dux, Liam Dean-Johnson up to these days? Find out on page 19. hceflence
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The First Semester has been one of great activity and recognition for IGS's Indigenous connections - coth A through education and culture.
A meeting of worlds
Crier in Term 1 Ms Diat Coiope, .soi-known Aboriginal educator and nrrently the Indigenous Advisor for -s NSW office of the Independent tucafion Union, visited the Primary shool and told the students about her \perie noes as an Indigenous woman learnincl between cultures in Australia, the Association covered the visit in -cir magazine, highlighting Principal ichae Maniska's descrip:ion of our iiger!ojs scholars oppertunities at C as C meeting of worlds".
IGS runs major event - with a 'first' for Bangarra
ying Nat onC ReconciliaHon Week 'r 28 May, the School celebrated with ot one but two events. Firstly, Toby and Fred engaged primary students with tradi:icnal stories and dance and on that evening, the Schoci Hall became a major inner city yenue for the Indigenous Connections @ IGS concert and art shc'v.
An auci ence of over 400 supporteo the art show and sold-out concert which -eatured Bangarra Dance Theatre— performing two whole dance segments Cr the first time at a local school.
The event, designsd to misc awareness and fun Os Icr the School's Indigenous Scholarship Program, also starred Deadly Award 'a' nnm Marcus Corowa and our own talented young performers including M -Kaisha Masella, Holly Howe, Comb ned IGS Choir and tutors N•ck Russcniello and Nolhor !Henshoy-,j

'Cc iSOigenOds •5 .Oidm ;ip I i'JL.ji Ambassador Warren Msndine addressed the audience and spoke of the vital part education plays in Indigenous youth's lives. Fellow IGS Indigenous Program ambassadors Professor Larissa E.ehrendt and Richard Clover also attended and loined Board Members, other package ticket holders and spec at guests for a short after show recept on in the Tall Gallery's exhibition area. surrounded by beautiful Indigenous artworks from ndA..rstrala
sponscsrs ris sods .-mobSAMCOS, Bangarra Dance Tneatre, Tall Gallery, Bendigo Etank, nsp riti, Fanier Design, Edna's Table, Missing Link, Hays Recruiting, Smells Recruiting, Kopystop, Trojan thchcoup, the Australian Youth Hotel and Eternal Cleaning Services.
ICS sincerely appreciates the support of the school community. Over $1 1,000 was raised Icr the loriir1000Lis ScholarsIi H md.

Visit by prominent academic
The University Of Sydney's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services) Professor Shane Houston is Australia's first Aboriginal person to oe appointed to such a senior role at any Australian university. In June, Pwfessor Houston met with several of 35's senior Indigenous students tc discuss pathways to tertiary education,
GS welcomes urricuum ren..
ie implementation of the Australian urriculum and the new syliabuses to the School is seen as a t mely and elcome cpportunity to address key sues of curriculum renewal for our udents. One of the most reresbing ;pects of the Australian Curiculum is e dissolution of the out-dated paradigm of school educators working solely within their subject area.
The Australian Curriculum presents content that is specific, rigorous and in-depth for each Key Learning Area However, it focuses on student development of 21 Century learning skills that translate across all disciplines and give the student a platform tcr life-long learning Such skills are defined on the currr:ulum as General Capabilities; Critical and creative thinking, Literacy, Numeracy, Ethical understanding, Information and communication technology capabilities, Intercultural understanding and Personal and social capability.

In addition to the Genera Capabilities, broad contemporary issues that are prevalent in our society roday and the future are defined as Cross-nurriculum Priorities ; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia and Sustaihabiity. These issues will resound throughout the curriculum at all stages of learning K-iD.
The lOS Curriculum Leaders' Conference ' Leading °esple, Leading Learning, was instrumental at such a defining moment for curriculum in our school. Curriculum Leaders collaborated on elements fundamental to the leadership of the curriculum and the greater proportion of their portfolios that they share. A highlight of the event was hearing from Carol aylor, Chief Executive of the Office of the Board of Studies NSW, on her own personal journey in leadership and issues that are central to the leadership of curriculum at a local, national and global level.
At this milestone in curriculum renewal, the most illuminating aspecT of curriculum leadership is the vitality that collaboration will provda to ensure that the lOS curriculum is a rigorous, enriching, and meaningful experience for all students.
Jacqui Baker Assistant Principal
Programs K-i 2
Dick Smith documentary draws on IGS exoertisc
Wet-known adventurer, businessman and film maker Dick Smith took on the role of 'guest teacher' at [CS in December last year. Spending a morning with David Smith's Year 6 class, Dick interacted with the students on a range of environmental and energy resource issues as part of his

upcoming documentary on 'fuel and the future'. The class really impressed Dick with their thoughtful responses - and they enjoyed the whole film making experience. The documentary s set to screen on ABC Television in early August.
And a dogged delivery on another pet topic
lOS clue:ert/..Jenkins (Year 4) scored a double-page spread in the RSPCA's magazine An/ma/ia in March. Ava wrote to the magazine about the talk she gave to teacher Ms Jodie Williams and her class in Term I on the topic of protecting dogs from unethical breeding and puppy sales practice.
The following is an excerpt from the magazine:
Mock trial team has real outcomes
The School's Mock Trial Team has won an amazing three out of three trials in this year's season against Newtown Performing Arts Hign School, SCEGGS Darlinghurst and St Andrew's Cathedral School. In a close call against Sydney Grammar, the team didn't prevail but may yet score a place in the final rounds.
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Those '.,vtio vorei sitting in SCEG.C'S OH 2 this
afternoon would probably agree that the tevv hours spent there were some of the most riveting they'll eversee in their lifetime. As the fans were switched on to cool the obvious heat between the teams, an ominous buzz filled the room like a balloon, and with the added pressure of anticipation it roil skin could be popped with a Pin,
Madeleine Goodsir opened the court with the

IThe IGS team comprises Madeleine Goodsir, Ella Spear, Sam Varian, Mollie Beehan, Esther Hannan-Moon, Luke West and 3hoebe Finlayson-Cook.
Team suoeruisor and English teacher Jonathan White provided the following excerpts from 'Court Reporter' newsletters by Ella Spear and Luke Wc
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to achieve, i in ,ferocious tenacity only the country's best court officers are able mock trial was soon underway. The prosecution's first barrister Miss Clarke introduded the case, and Mr Varian's sharp exhale could be heard across the room as the ,witnesses were presented predictably, a police officer and resident as anticipated
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And cracking the da Vinci code
Year 9 Enrichment students competed in the Knox Ca Vinci Decathlon challenge in May, achieving third place in the Genes-il Ken.'..•vledge section.
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Meet our Composerin-residence
Margery Smith joined the Music Department this year as our new Composer-in-residence. An accomplished saxophonist and clarinet player and tutor, she specialised in composition wi-s-tn studying in London at the GuilcIhull School of Music.
Margery has also performed extensively with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra but found that her time in London studying composition really inspired her musical journey. Her vision is to encourage students' composition through improvisation, mentoring and confidence-bu Iding.
Her work includes music that incorporates live electronics, soundscapes with digital and acoustic elements as well as traditionally notated instrumental works. She sees herself as a 'composer as artisan'.
"I love to take the 'measurements' of a pertormrn, or group, and create my music to suit" \Aargery says.

Lie moment rn work nç wYh the Year 12s and also doing some worksbopping with the Year 8 and 9s. I always encourage our students to work on 'the good bits' and to persevere through their creaxve process"
SYO and IGS hit the right notes
IGS signed a Memorariduni •ot Understanding with the Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) late last year to introduce and formalise a partnership in music. The SYO practises on-site at the School and also otters support and training in musical developrnenr For instance, the Orchestras conductor and mentor Brian CAM gave the IGS concert rousing and motivating lessc conducted IGS band practic rr. orni •iCl ini L.iirsy.
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Hiclr.L.Lr Lic.iol studo...Ys asession of hands-on drum - Rastatarian and Atrican-sty the Drum Beats team
Margsry is assisted c/ass by Music
Many spons events filled the I Semester 1 caendar The following sicts follow the High School Sw n m ng Carnival and the Pr mary School Cross-country

Open Night on 14 March attracted several hundred visitors. The following week, the School celebrated Harmony Day.
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Meet Julia Glass, our inaugural Alumni Relations Officer
Julia Glass joined IGS in Term 1 as the School's first Alumni Relations Officer. She is herself an IGS alumna
0: Tell us about your new role
JG: My role as lOS's first Alumni Relations Officer sees me contacting lormer lOS students, staff and parents in a bid to create a strong alurrin community in the lead up to the School's 30 anniversary next year and beyond. A typical day sees me calling or writing to former students to ensure we have their most up to date detaris on the IGS alumni database, posting photos and content to our alumni Facebook page, speaking to current and past lOS staff and parents, and organising upcoming events which will allow our alumni to reengage with the School.
Q: What have you been doing since IGS, and what led you back to the School?
JG: After finishing Year 12 at IGS, I studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for a Bachelor of Music Studies (and worked concurrently at IGS aftercare, a great alumni tradition!) I then worked for a year in music administration in Sydney before travelling abroad. I lived in Paris for almost four years, which had always been a dream of mine since having had such great French learning experiences here at IGS
Upon my return from France, I worked for the Australian Chamber Orchestra in their Development team, before finding an advertisement for this exciting new position as lOS's Alumni Relations Officer, No one had filled this
particular role before so I didn't know exactly what to expect. Still, there was no doubt in my mind when it came to the question of returning to lOS! I remember my time at the School with such fondness -. the wonderful teachers, the friendly students and the funky, urban vibe of the IGS Kelly Street building. Now that I'm back here, I can see that although there may have been changes to some of the staff and the buildings since I attended IGS, the spirit of inclusiveness and individuality remains and the vibrant IGS commUnity is still extremely close knit and oil-s ic'•rrrrqas.si in
Q: What has been the most rewarding aspect of your job thus far?
JG: il Las beeni amazing conlacting alumni of all year groups spanning the history of lOS, and receiving such a positive response from alumni of all ages and at all stages of their lives. Everyone has been extremely warm and welcoming. A lot of the teachers who taught me are still at the School, and it's such a great feeling to bump into them in the IGS corridors (and I'm even allowed to have my lunch in the staff room now which leels sI range l).
Q: What are some upcoming alumni events that you are looking forward to?
JG: I Lr:ished school in 2003, so this year inry class is celebrating 10 years since leaving lOS. We are therefore planning a reunion event which will take place in the Kerrie Murphy Building in Term 4.
We will also be staging another exciting event in Term 4, which will launch our new alumni outreach program. We hope that this event will get everyone excited about the celebrations surrounding next year's 30" birthday festivities!
Ed: For more on our brand new Alumni Office, turn to page 17.
Being Head Girl has given me the opportunity to work with and speak to so many members of the community including staff, students and parents. I've very much enjoyed working with all of the communitythese connections are an important part of being a leader.

Being Head Boy has taught me that being a leader is not really about the big events like carnivals, but rather about the small, daily gestures such as saying "Hello" to someone on the stairwell to brighten their day.
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Hanako Howard-S14
Cian Galea
Exchange experience make. 'es meWeur-
Across the ocean from IGS to Nouméa, Year 7's Emma Garrett and Victoria have forged a long term friendship
I first met Victoria in Year 4, when she came to Australia for the first time on an exchange from Nouméa. We had met over Skype and found we had a lot in common. I was very excited to have her come to IGS, because it's such a welcoming school and I knew everyone would like her just as much as I did. My friend Patsy even asked it I could say goodbye to Victoria for her when she left at the airport, as they had become good friends tool I think she really enjoyed coming to IGS for the first time, and when she left we promised to keep in touch.
When I volunteered the second time for the exchange the following year, I was disappointed that we weren't going to host Victoria's school again, but I found out that my new exchange student Cecilia lived just a few blocks away from her, and was good friends with her too. I was so glad, and when I went to stay with Cecilia, Victoria's family invited us both to her house for the night. I met her parents, who were really lovely and helpful, especially because I didn't know very rr.. French at the time I
Europe
exchange is risUiH'i, ... '2,X C'! contingent of senior lOS students headed to Europe during the European winter and our 2012-13 summer vacation. The winter conditions did nothing to chill the warm and rich cultural and languages experience for our eruderus
When I left, we emailed each other a lot, and Victoria's parents thought it would be a nice idea if Victoria came to Australia again. We asked if we could accommodate her, because I really wanted to see her again. We took her to school and my friends were really happy to see her. IGS was very welcoming of her, and my teachers did really well in trying to include her in the lessons. She stayed with us for the lasr week of Term 1, and then we left to take her to Darwin. We took her to Kakadu National Park because she wanted to learn about Australian culture, so we went to see some Aboriginal rock art paintings which all of my family enjoyed, especially Victoria.
On our last morning we went fishing through Yellow Water Billabong and she was the first to catch a fish, which was really cool for all of us because I don't think anyone in my family had been fishing before, and we'd all hoped Victoria would catch one so that she could enjoy the experience even more.
Victoria and I have been friends for almost four years now, and I'm really glad that we've been able to maintain our trerrdship throughout that time.

Avant de partir de Nouméa, je ne connaissais pas ma famille d'accueil. Mais quand je suis arrivée, je les al découverts et Is étaient très gentils. Emma aussi, et elle parlait très bien le frangais, Moi, je ne savais presque pas parer en anglais car j'avais commence cette langue au debut de I'année. Le matin, nous allions a I'école ensemble, et quand elle allait en classe, je partais visiter Sydney avec ma class- de Nouméa. Le soir, noes étions heureuses de se ret rouver, et de rnieux se connaitre. A la fin du séjour, noes éfions tristes de se séparer car noes noes étions tellementamusées ensemble. Quand nous avons appris qu'Emma venait en Nouvelle-Calédonie, noes éfions trés contents. Et j'avais une arnie cans l'école oü avaif lieu l'échange done noes avons demandé a ce quEmma soif cans cetfe famille Noes pouvions noes voir, et Emma s'est fait une nouvelle amie. Noes avons garde le contact grace a Skype. Aujourd'hui, je suis trés confente d'être revenue en Australie, a IGS pour pr, fl mon AngInA.
Victoria, Nouvelle-Caledonie
Emma Garrett Year 7 -
And, at IGS, les sont arriv ':~.:
IGS welcomed students from France and Italy over the past month and at time of print the School will welcome further students from Germany and China! Jigsaw met with a couple of the visiting French students from Valbonne and their host students - and also with a Parisian student who was on a short-term stay at IGS during Term 2.
Year I i's Oscar Read and El n Christian were hosting Va bonr e MI'I(hilde Laye and Ma[(-, c'(Jerzoiiir
Q: What is different about school in Australia?
Mathilde: A iv ji Fr ince bit o tend to) have the one u and not as much flexbilt ii -)chool day
0: How is the visit to Australia helping your English?
Marc: \'/ ,"' r ii i eous Ir iF' ci iore confd

Q: Marc, you have an Italian surname - do you also speak Italian?
Marc: My kitlipr speaks to cr but dccl spe,ik very rru h
0: What are you doing later today at school?
Mathilde: 10 0. HO p i g sorf ie ul ii ie with their French I redly en oying this part j day.
Q: What is happening in the July holidays?
Oscar: Maic is cooing with us to Ii ii A ;tra a. I'm realy excited 5oout vs t ng U uru and Alice Springs Do as ho,en't been there before di
Elina: Ni Iii de is coming with my H y F ron Bay. My uncle yes re and N is a realy good surfer so we may Purn some r iew surfing ski l
0: Have you exchanged any random' words in each of your languages?
Oscar: NI I cur a iOC- I OH o we're starting to say that now.
Q: What has been the highlight for you at IGS?
Angelo: Theie •i ijIPt!iTi I i ,ilHti gill n j liii ir i hem
0: What have you been learning in your Design course?
Angelo: A r- i di lue holders' from bamboo vii us ng software and a laser cutter for the design I've designed and made a pair of holders for CDs or other disks rn going to take one back to Paris with me and the other w I stay here for the exhibi tion at CS
We can all be heroes
Seeing all the st,XlefltS and other leaders put in so much effort for this year's ArtsFest was truly amazing. Within the drama, film, music and house dances, all put in 100% towards making this a memorable event.ithoroughly enjoyed working with the different year groups and learning from what they had to offer.'
Annie Kim (Gura)

ArtsFest for -- Cl?aflCef Was - leader FromVeryoflet be a l`IOUse seniorsdiscussed th jaidthe ltSfest 4 an for _ feel thall e net I did not Me , - heot,burd fl Was t - evene had oneleaders n : - another, not ' One rcIe or 13 aMahas just se ll niors on teamw ays Prided itself With Ork and COOPe all MeMbers ration and that Of AtlSFest Was 11 Ouse ::twin WeAlthough Bama, did hieven,ll ent t a Sense Of leaders as h,,, team It brought the Montv i- i u gether Iurod ' (Ban,

ArtsFest turned out to be much more than any of us had ever expected. Being a leader of an entire House (over 100 people) and trying to coordinate everyone to work simultaneously proved difficult, however the enthusiasm and energy that was shown made the stress much more worthwhile. ArtsFest Is truly an amazing aspect of IGS high schooling and I feel privileged to have led my House through the course of the celebration.
Jessica Gutknecht (Baado)
Being a leader has been a completely new experience. I honestly had no Idea what it was going to be like. At first, it seemed like a lot, combined -with my school studies. However, it's all worth It, and I've enjoyed every moment of it. I've always loved being a part of House activities, so to be at the head of all these Inter-house and intra-house.events has definitely been a ( ________ _____ highlight of year 12. The House 'T love and spirit truly Is a joy.
- Hugh Millar (Kuyal)

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Visual Arts has teamed up with the with pans es, pumpkins, passion fruit 'Great Galea' ma continuation of the and a variety of flowering annuals. Paul School's 'Sustainable Art' project, first and his team have also planted fruit piloted alongside City of Sydney and trees which have started to flower the College of Fine Arts (C0FA) in and a herb garden 2011. Head of Visual Arts, Sophie Lampert reports:
My fellow art teacher Victoria Ca ifano,
After developing a potted garden the students and are extreme y excited because we are expect ng outside the art rooms, we have tr p ets Our passion fruit vine has three extended the garden to the balcony passion fruit and our orchid s readying (verandah) situated on the westerly itselftc boom Hopefully, the balconies side of the man art room on Level 4, will soon be transformed into coo Kelly Street campus green gardens for everyone to enjoy, Director of Student Activities Paul especa ly in the summer months when Galea and his Garden Club have the etlective heat has made it almost constructed a garden bed and filled t impossible to sit cutside
And the art of nature moves indoors
L j rJ i i' ,, tt - arly in Term 2 when Year 11 exhibited the - works, inspired by nature, a the Senior Library
'Back to IGS' Night!
Thursday föctober &ff
Message from the Alumni Relations Officer
Alumni: graduates or former students of a specific school, college, or university (f. alumna, m. alumnus)
Welcome to this exciting edition of Jigsaw, CS's biannual magazine, where we launch the alumni section of our publication lOS will be turning 30 next year, and what better way to celebrate than by asking our former students, who make up such an important part of our community, to contribute to our school life in this exciting anniversary year and beyond!
Myself an alumna of IGS, I know just how special the School is to all who pass through its gates, and how important the friendships forged with both teachers and peers are in the scope of our lifelong journeys. This is why we would like to extend a warm welcome to you to attend our alumni launch event, which will be held at Sic School on 31 October. Information cri the event, which will be an excellent
way to recoro uct wirh your iUS lrioricts and teachers past and present, can be found to the right.
Please feel free to get in touch with me regarding any queries you may have about being an IGS alumna or alumnus, or about the School in general, as I would be more than happy to assist. If you have any historical IGS photos or memorabilia which you would like to donate to the School, I would also love to hear from you! Do feel tree to drop by and say hello, my office is located behind the 105 Reception area on Level 2.
To contribute to the next edition of our magazine, please contact me at juliag@igssyd.nsw.edu.au or on (02) 9219 6778. We would love to include more stories on alumni in our next edition, so please don't feel shy about getting in touch.
A bientât l
Julia Glass (IGS Class of 2003) Alumni Relations Officer

A chance to mingle with your former teachers and classmates from all year levels
Drinks and canapes
The opportunity to hear about what we have in store for the School's 301, birthday in 2014'
Bravo Child
(formerly
Benjamin Gibson),
Class of '99
Q: What will you always remember from your time at IGS?
BC: . ':1 -'ratted my pacsiun Jed me with the opportunity to sample ni i iumber of aspects of the world and Choose my course, I am not talking about any fancy fec lities or magical equipment, just curious minds to share ideas with, teachers who care enough to give one space to think and a culture, which at the time, allowed each year to form its own unique personality I really OCO who I 1 1101'
0: Who was your biggest role model or mentor whilst you were at IGS and why?
13C:f 1J Il HrrniTh li'r )rig I is of the Clown, and provided me wtn a vantage point to view the abs and drama in such a way that I could see the richness that lay within.
0: What are you up to at the moment work and/or study-wise?
BC: " ir, 1)uSinesses TO of them with a lieu n Hue high stool, Eracwo Rulmundo Our company, PenguunWolt.com, s a digital agency making animations, nh,gr3phs, data visuallsatlons,apps, games, ii 1 *HI ,N,Acms niH m_isic vudes.
0: What advice would you give to your teenage self sitting the HSC?
BC: o cv I ift' ore iiot sepaiate iIngs I) of feel as 11hough you are sitt ng, waiting in o container, treading water until the HSC life has already begun. Do what is important to you and become great at 1ff The exams will come and go, but what will last is the gradual progress you begin making today That process will continue and shape what you I Or nt Ilic
0: Any final thoughts or comments?
BC: j cur' making , Lus I ideas and learning Make it exciting, challenge enge yourself and continue to redefine what 'education' means. Society has yet to really work that out, so be instrumental in crafting what it could become . you and I are inked. I'm part of your alumni and I hope that through our living and learning, we're writing a story worth telling for many years to come
Class of '97
0: When did you start at IGS and where was the School located at the time?
AB: taiti in March 1996 as a War 11 student We were based at Mountain St Ultimo at the time in the old roo sore The primary school was stIll separate in Surry Hills. We movec to the new site bat way trough 1997 we were the first ear to graduate at the new site vbere the school s currently located [Ed The Kelly Street t Id nq

0: What will you always remember from your time at IGS?
AB: ty, a verouy and triendship Of e 25 students In my year there were 18 different ethnic backgmunds Only 2 students didn't Study a language for their HSC. This made the schu n unique and bonded toge' rrough our differences ]' ' end h ps were very strong _3s j fesult
0: Who was your biggest role model or mentor whilst you were at IGS and why?
AB: The principal,Dr Dav d Wrgbt He was the embodiment of Ito ih s if the School. He w is fair, strong, quiet, educated He encouraged uniqueness authenticity, honesty and kif idi cue And he wanted the students to have more than a curriculum. I fee blessed having g had the opportunity to learn with him
0: What advice would you give to your teenage self, sitting the HSC, if you had the wisdom you do now?
AB: - i ed' cafion is more than a syllabus. Embrace the opportunities that wIll bring you n t vii knowledge and in. nti ii
0: What are you up to at the moment work and/or studywise?
AB: I air posted to the Australian High Commission in London with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade I am about to take some time off to undertake a Masters at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International a Studies in Bologna, Italy.
0: Tell us about your experience living overseas since IGS.
AB: Since gviuua[ rg I spent a year studying n France and travelling through Europe whilst completing my undergraduate degree I then worked In the Solomon Islands for two years, Afghanistan for one year and I am currently in the United Keg in IT for six months
0: Any final thoughts or comments?
AB: IGS continues to impress we as I grow older The experiences, values and friendships I had whilst at IGS were some of the most important Take advantage of the language and music programs as these wI carry you Into your careers

Liam Dean-Johnson
Class of 11
Dux and IGS HSC Scholar Prize winner
Since graduating frcm IGS in 201 first enrolled in a BA/Bachelor of Laws at Sydney University, but upon being offered a place at Brown University, an Ivy League college in Providence, Rhode Island, I moved to the United States to continue my education. In my first year, I have taken classes in Music, Political Science, Ancient Western Asian Studies, Economics, Classics and Psychology, of which my favourite was Greek Mythology. Each has been incredibly immersive and interesting, given that the open curriculum (which means there are no required classes ensures that everybody who is there is truly invested in thn insit'nhnl
E,0Udfl't trade my 13years at the School for anything
Uuisioe the ci, ew. muir i, i am an on-air radio host and the music director for the R&B and hip-hop side of a local commercial radio station that broadcasts across New England and this summer, I am interning in New York in the creative and marketing depa-tmenfs at Parkwood Entertainment, a music production company owned and operated by Beyonce. The opportunities that Brown has provided have been endless - it has given me the freedom to explore who I am, what I want to learn and bow I want to apply that knowledge to a future career path
In all honesty, I'm not sure I wo..lr.i have been equipped with the tc Ia navigate the unfamiliar environment of university in am country without IGS; I wouldn't -, -i my 13 years at the School for anything. I still remember my first tour of IGS at the age of four, when my mum and I walked into a Japanese classroom, where the teacher was crawling around the classroom with the students to teach them new kanji. It intormea m5 decision to learn Japanese, and epitomises what IGS represents to me: learning through forming relationships and embracing 'hat makes eaccct:cr- excitina tar students
That atmosphere i 'uver changed.. whether in my year 12 Geography class, where Mr Dennehy continr..io his tradition of making me draw Africa that he instituted in Year 9 while playing the role of Robert Mugabe, or when I got to witness. Ms Souroullas' now-husband propose to her. It hasn't been 'v'v'hyt I learned in the cIassrcaia at IGS' t!11 taught me the most
The genuine care acs res.oe:i a 11 the teachers have for the studera and the truly egalitarian way tbiai the students treat each other will inform the way I relate to people for the rest of my life. I count myselt as very lucky to have spent so much time at IGS, and thankfully, have found my place at a college that I am iust as in love with.
Wedding news
Angela Jarkey (Hibberd) and Alex Jarkey
We both remember extremely fondly the days of hanging around the corridors of OS The school gave us the confidence to know who we were and that allowed us to get to know each other in a very real way. The friends we made at IGS are still our best friends, and two of them formed halt our bridal party.
From IGS we have both gone on to graduate from university with four degrees between us and Angela is currently working towards a Masters degree. We feel that IGS educated us not only in maths and science and English, but prepared us for the world beyond school.
Two years ago, we were able to purchase our first property and earlier this year we were married, To have achieved all of this by the age of 26, we both feel that we have an amazing head start on cur lives and careers, and we know that -his wouldn't have been possible without the support and beginning that IGS gave us.
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Hidemi Shishido
Class of '05
s now the mother of two
0: What will you always remember from your time at IGS?
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0: Who was your biggest role model or mentor whilst you were at IGS and why?
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and hasn't yet heard from us) please get in touch with Julia Glass at We are trying lo locate some of our 'lost alumni. It you have contact juliag@igssyd.nswedu.au details for any of the people listed This week we will focus on the class ci below (or for anyone else who you 1993, who left the School an incrediha think would like to be contacted by IGS 20 years ago!
Henny [née] ABIDIN Yassar AMINE
Hoon Suk CHOI Michele [née] FRECCERO
Yoshihde HONDA Chia Hsuan HIUANG
Sang Won LEE HoDaeLlM
Mithran NAIKER Xavier OTT
Simon RUMBLE Wei Jen SUN
Matthew WHITE Chi Hon WONG
Seung Jin YANG Elizabeth [née] YOUSSEF
Wai Man CHENG
Cal Tao [née] GUO
Ju Hee [née] LEE
Ali MOURTADA
Peter RIVIERE
IskandarlATANG
Cheuk Ming WONG
HS: There are so many great teachers at iGS! Ms Donnelly who was my chenastry teacher in year 12 always pushed me t l55rpfln.nrp .oHb ......mci my knowledge.
0: What is one of the values that you would like to pass on to your children from your time at IGS?
HS: i'..•i',.jitocW...iaisrn flHi aC,..H5 Ha a another without discrimination would be .a HHtll.iH, thai i •wcjid iSo to pass on.
0: Any final thoughts or comments?
HS: I n..aiy :iflioyed hei tat at IC.. wish I couldgo hackl I've made so many good memories with friends and teachers there. I hope the current students enjoy it as much as I did!
Valerio he Simoni (Class of 2004) tragical y died in an accident on an Oxtam charity Quadbike riCe in Malawi
Atricain2011 He undertook the journey with tellow IGS student Jarnie Kenyor (Head Boy, 2003) and another 17, triend Plristopher Davant, who both returned tO ICR n late 2011 to share their stor'
Valerie's family has published a book called Diaries/DUO capruring words from Valerio's journal.
In conjunction with the book, an organisatiori has been set up to inspire and engage young people lb create a better world for themselves and for others. To find out more about the Assocation and Valerio's LHC,i V!SH i-stp7/www.',.aieriode..simoi
Emma Salkild
Class of '99
Smma Sa kild from the class 011999 is a proud CS graduate and mother to Ted, 18 months.
3erng a recipient of the Derya Edgu Memorial Award whilst at IGS showed Emma that the School was one that "valued kindness and friendship as much as academic skill or sporting orowess" When asked about her 105 o'c model, Emma a re'eo with tondncss to. S Ia Morab to, an IGS Foundation Teacher. "[Rita] sparked my love for the :hreatre and completely inspired me She also took LiS to amazing plays Years later, 'm sure it was all the amazing theatre I saw during my school life such as Barry Kosky's Medea at the Wharf Theatre and a Belvoir Street production of The A/c1emist starring Hugo Weaving and Seotfrey Rush that helped me snag iny Arts Editor lob Those shows have stuck lh m I Dr

Lir 111 ' ' paa Jr 11 0 11 strong values of 'acceptance and open-minded iess for all people" which she learnt whilst at !GS She 5i ft isit "The relationships established during my school years were so formative and i was blessed to grow up with a group will i big hearts and a lot to offer The students from my year have gone on to do such varied and brilliant things including the youngest director to get into Cannes Film Festival, an AR A award winner, an adviser for Oxian a mental health nurse, small business owner, accountant, graphic designer and a idol goornrTenl councillor."
Emma's most recent project, My Fdir Lipstick, is a cruelty free beauty bog which she has collaborated on with fellow CS alumna Kate Derrick (also from the Class of '99). When asked about some of the influences that inspired her to create the clog Emma says "In Year 12 my drama group devised a piece of theatre speaking out against battery hens Fourteen years ater ai .d we're still trying to do our bit for animal rights'
You can read Emma and Kate's blog at www.myfairlipstick.com
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Maureen Gill
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Director of Welfare, Maureen Gill started teaching at 105 in 1991, when be School was still located in Surry Hills. She worked at lOS until the end of 2006, when iGS was located on the current Kelly Street campus
Maureen says that she is "gad to have had many years of involvement with interesting and wonderful kids, and happy to still have contact with so many" Her advice to teachers beginning their career in the held? "Enjoy [leaching] and make it enjoyable. Have a sense of fun when you are teaching. This doesn't mean that it is any less purposeful or serous.
Maureen is currently enjoying being a grandmother, traveling and doing 11whatn,a'r, pjta'na',pr
