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The overarching theme throughout Semester I has been celebrating 30 years of 105.
Who would have ever imagined that an audacious vision to tound a school which celebrates diversity and bilingualism would today be a thriving inner-city school with over 1,200 students spanning 15 Year Groups of learning. There have been challenges aplenty along the way: financial, educational, and the need to change premises, to name a few. But they have all been worth itl
The publication and launch of Learning Journeys, our vibrant, warm, personal-story-driven reflection of the collective 105 story thus tar has been a timely reminder of the considerable road that has been covered over the last 30 years. It is surely the peopleand their wonderfully inexplicable 'lGSness' who have made our school; who have fashioned and shaped it to be the unique Sydney school that we are.
Schools are first and foremost about students In any school, the answer to the question "whose needs are we meeting?" must always be "the needs of students". And so it was in this vein that we, as a school community, wanted to ensure that the marking of our 30 years included a celebration of, and for, all our students.
7 March was a special day in the life of our school; a day when we stopped, from Preparatory to Year 12, to have a barbeque together, to give every
student a memento and enjoy the superb entertainment of the Army Band. And in some schools such an undertaking would have been ambitious or even risky, but the beautiful and respectful behaviour of our students on the day affirmed the community and our student body in countless ways.
The special celebration play, The Magic of toe Dream,. .a// for a better life, co-wri[ten and co-directed by our own Rita Morabito, our gifted Head of Drama and our longest-serving member of staff, was simply outstanding. But our students shone once aga n, demonstrating that they are the cLstodians of the quintessential 105 culture, its myths and its legends.
Our 30" has also enabled us to live out what it means to be "a local school with a global perspective". During the Easter Break, our indefatigable Music Faculty and 27 IGS students in Years 8-12 toured Japan and performed Waltzing Matilda in Japanese. Wow!
And, of course, our commitment to Indigenous education in all its forms was most warmly affirmed by Her Excellency the Honorable Professor Marie Bashir at the Opening Night of Indigenous Art@IGS on 29 May.
Happy 30H birthday lOS: may the joy and succr.ss continue
Michael Maniska Principal
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IGS really marked the School's : March with a week-long series of celebrations. the commemorative play the Magic of the Ore L _._.Lunc!iQfihe.Learning Journeys op
It seems ridiculous that the tour is over. It seems like it has only just begun. Every day has been packed With adventures and fantastic learning experiences.Highlights for me were meeting the Japanese Students and the concerts we did for them, as well as Singing on the bus an Playing ukulele In the park. We learnt about Japanese music like kagaku (traditional court music) and talko drumming (very exciting!)
Zelda Winestock
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IGS Music teacher Brendan Gill writes...
There was much excitement as the new' International Grammar School wcbestra families walked with each wher through the Immigration check Ant at the airport on the way to Japan.
ie were met at the airport in Japan by ir first guide who took us to our hotel 5id our first Japanese dining perience. On Monday, we were roduced to the western-style eakfast which included grilled fish, ed potato, salad, eggs and some :tirer familiar and unfamiliar items.
Jr first guide Kimeiko was a 'snderful ambassador for her cunfry. Our first stop of many was at in Kyomizu Shrine - the Temple was ii 'incredible structure set on the side : a mountain with winding lanes oinecting gardens and smaller rrirines, while providing magnificent ews to the city. Next stop was Nijo T'astle, built by Shogun Tokugawa in early Edo period (603) - our first -r/oerience of squeaky floors, or more :O)rrectly Nightingale Floors We then sited the Golden Pavilion, which is a ruii.Dlica of the original, which burnt
down in 1915. It is a two story building that now operates as a Zen Buddhist Temple.
Arriving later at Kyoto Meitokj High School, we experienced great warmth from our hosts and the IGS students eagerly returned the warmth to the hosts. The Meifoku is a traditional school with blackboards and chalk, long skirts and blue slippers for the guests. The very charismatic Band Director, Mr Tanaka, excited everybody with his presence and choreography. Within minutes of arrival, groups of students from both schools were in the corridors rehearsing dance moves for a combined item.
Despite language barriers, our students experienced camaraderie and communication through music. A a small mixed ensemble we put on a diverse and entertaining program that was very well received by the hosts.
We exchanged gifts after witnessing the clockwork precision of the band clearing the stage, collecting and returning equipment and tidying up the hail.
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At the book launch of Learning Journeys 30 years of International Grammar Schooj former Board Chair David Baker - — OUtlined, With warmth and humour, the Wonderful iourney that IGS has taken to reach its strong Standing as a unique Place of learning today. Over 140 School community members, Past and present, attended.
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GS celebrates the art f Indigenntis ei.'tijr
Citing the same strong belief held by IGS Indigenous Scholarship Program the late Nelson Mandela in the power Ambassador Richard Glover acted as of education, Her Excellency Professor MC and referenced Her Excellency's be Honourable Dame Marie Basnir affiliation with one other Dflic i1!y opened CS s Indigenous predecessors, Governor Lachlan Art@IGS exhibition in May icquarie, whose young sons' uratcd by IGS s proud partner Tall indigenous trends attended his birthday gathering at Elizabeth Bay ( , Gallery, the spectacular exhibition and Professor Bashir agreed with Richard's k ',orkshops benefited the School's observation as she praised our indigenous Scholarship Fund and Indigenous people ("the longest living mote art centre communities at the ame time civilisation on Earth") and the cultural
The Opening Night audience ci 140-plus guests included the Charles Causeselli, Member B trathtie d, Art Curator and D re the Corroboree Festival Hetti Perkir founding Principal Professor Reg S Leon, former Board Chair David B and five artists including a didgecdc player all the way from the Milingimbi
Art Centre, near Arnhem Land.
During the official proceedings, Year 12 student Madeleine Madden gave a Welcome to Country and sang Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, Board Chair Larissa Cook outlined the Scholarship program; Mi-kaisha Masella (Year 8) sang Let It Go (from the film Frozen). Later, Terrence from Milingimbi played didgeridoo. In addition, Indigenous Scholarship participant Tjarani BartonVaotanua (Class of '13) spoke of the amazing experiences IGS offered, including her cross-cultural study of German and exchange to Germany
Generous artwork purchases and thoughtful donations over the two-day exhibition have greatly benefited the Scholarship program IGS sincerely ( appreciates Tall Gallery's partnership and also thanks other sponsors Bendigo Bank Ryrmont, Kadmium Art Supplies and Derivan.
internti share their worlds of experience
Every year, teaching staff at IGS mentor and supervise student teachers camp eting internships and practicums This is a crucial part of every teacher's initial training and is an important way that practicing teachers support their profession Typically across the School around 35 to 40 student teachers undertake some form of practcum with us Students come from a wide variety of universities and the experience he us to build strong relationships with our colleagues in the tertiary sector
A few years ago, we added an international dimension to our student teacher prugram. IGS is a partner school wtn the University of Minnesota's Global Student Teacher Program and we have well established links to the University of Bath in the UK, Zurich University of Teacher Education in Switzerland and to a number of Japanese and North American universities through the Global Links internships Australia program These programs see students f-cm overseas travelling to Australia and spending time in IGS classrooms working closely with lGS teachers providing fantastic opportuni: es for intercultural learning. Some of our recent overseas interns ,Qlli ire their insights on this cage.
David Hamper Assistant Principal - Staff Services
started my studies in South Africa, coming to the US at age 4 where my schooling continued in Chicago and then on to Minnesota University, I'm in 41" year of my teaching studies in music - play the trombone
S has been fantastic as t have been able teach across so many years it's like being a sanctuary with seven dedicated music acherS to work with and great persPectves pedagogy Music is such a g.obal thing nd I have realty enjoyed my time in the tQ lassroom and with the Concert Band.
I V, oy Pienaar, USA
I am studying at Ochanomizu University in Tokyo Japan. I found out about the internship at IGS through a teacher at our university and applied for the program. A big difference I found was that teachers back in Japan teach a second language, whereas here, the second language is taught in that language (e.g. English back home would be taught in Japanese, whereas Japanese here would be taught in Japanese not English). I found the experience to be great - because cf the Australian multicultural society I was not treated as a foreigner.
Kaori Suzuki - Japan
I am also a student at Ochanomizj University in Tokyo, Japan and applied for the IGS internship :hrough my university. I tound that teaching in Australia is riot very different to Jacan but there is more of a focus on writing and speaking here. It was a very good opportunity to get to know about schools in Australia.
Yuki Matsubayashi— Japan
Swiss intern Daniela Trebo (at back) with Class 2113lue
IGS Bursary holder conducts herself very well!
rjr ducting suiniverJ iooi Ii Jd' It was an amazing opportunity for professional development w conducting ski Is
Thank you very much to the Bursary Committee for the op. r,, to be involved in this summer schoo I feel it has made an enormous difference to my understanding of hoa best to communicate the music to students and opened up my ability tr conduct more affect vely I am lookurI forward to using the information I hay' learned with the students at IGS.
As a final note I wanted to report my completion of my Masters of Musicology in Indigenous Music education at Iho tIn verify of Svdr
Sarah Butler
Co-ordinator
of Bands
Meet David Miller, our Head of Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
Q: What is your background in teaching and learning and how long have you been at IGS?
DM: I finished my degree and education diploma at Sydney University and taught at different times in public, Catholic and private schools before arriving at IGS. I was Head of Department of English and History for a number of years, but when separate English and HSIE departments were created, I moved into the role that I find myself in today, that of HoD of HSIE. I have been at IGS for over 25 years and feel like Mr Chips.
Q: You mentioned HSIE. Can you tell us a little about the department?
DM: HSIE stands for Human Society and Its Environment and at IGS incorporates the subject areas of History (Ancient, Modern and Extension in Years 11 and 12) Geography and Economics. Within these subjects various options and electives exist that allow greater choices for student learning. From ancient Egyptians and samurai warriors to land rights in Australia, from frozen wastelands to coastal processes, from global economies to economies of scale, the courses we offer are as diverse as they are numerous. In ferris ii ii miIiiug II department my task is made easier by the dedicated and capable teaching staff with whom I work.
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I have known some of my colleagues for a long time now. They are fine people who carry out their teaching responsibilities in an exemplary manner.
0: Your children attend the School?
DM: Yes, Erik and Greta were here at IGS in their preschool and transition years before moving to the local school, Paddington Public. Paddington and IGS have a shared history, of course, in that it was at Paddington that IGS' founding principal, Reg St Leon, first piloted his language program. It was thanks to Reg that when my kids started at Paddington they were able to continue learning German after their experience of the language at IGS. Erik and Greta returned to IGS in Year 7 and they're now in Year 9. It's been nice to see them reconnect with the School, reacquaint themselves with some of the kids they first met as 4 year olds and develop new friendships as well. It's also been a bonus that they are at IGS because I can keep an eye on them. 'rn i-tot su sure that they're entirely happy about that.
Being in and around the school community now feels totally different to previous years. You realise most of the people around you have had a say in getting you where you are, and from this you gain a stronger sense of "lGSness" and the knowledge that you're representing these people on a day-to-day basis.
e rig Head Girl in 2014, GS celebrates its 30th Anniversary has been unique opportunity as it has brought a renewed spirit to the School, as we reflect on this journey. It has been so wonderful to work with the Year 12 Leaders, students, staff and the PTF _omote our unique school
a student leader a gift, it is a role of ponsibility that the iool has given me show I'm capaF%L ;role l need to, ponsible, a go. %aker and a go_________ ? model. It's a erience, I hope I . e ood contributi Primarp.
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Jeremy Horniblow, Head Boy
Madeleine Goodsir, Head
BYOT
learning without bounds
Semester 1 has seen the The final aspect of learning, and one implementation of Bring your Own that is central to the individual Technology (BYOT) into Years 7, 8, learner, is that of personal 11 and 12. The start of Term 3 organisation. Students are tailoring realises the final stage of the screens of their own devices to implementation for 2014 with Years 9 suit not only their own personal and 10. The introduction of BYOT learning needs and preferences, but into the School has seen a vibrant also the changing shape of learning. overhaul to the nature of learning for It is not uncommon to find that a staff and students alike, student's screen has a number of
The benefits of BYOT to teaching open tabs; collaborative blog, and learning are perhaps undefined research sites, a document for note taking, organisational "stickies" or and without bound. Currently, reminders and more. These are also student device use can be classified indicative of the changing state of according to three key areas. In the knowledge and the increasing first case the technology serves as a demand and possibility for the substitute or augments, by way of learner to be "multitasking" across functionality, the learning experience, a number of cognitive domains. The second case, perhaps less defined and therefore giving rise
The introduction of BYOT has been to great learning potential, is when an exciting and thought-provoking the use of the technology enables journey. One that is leading to much the modification and redefinition inquiry, personal learning of learning. discoveries, recognition and awareness of personal interests
These first two key areas are exciting and a vibrant and engaged and refreshing directions that academic culture. embody 211 Century learning and compliment the aims and rationale of Jacqul Baker the Australian Curriculum.
Assistant PrincipalAcademic Programs
I 'ha LJIIJ
This semester, IGS welcomed many visitors to the School, including past student leaders to a special afternoon tea...
Japanese educators delegation.. ' and perhaps none so colourful and revered as Constable Charlie
A snapshot of exchange visits to China and Europe in the summer of 2013-14.
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/ lie IGS students (and staff) did not All performances were stunningmid back in their crazy, zany efforts to and (I must) also acknowledge how their own interpretations of this the dedication of the staff judges year s Arts Pest theme, 'Out of this and our guest (alumni) judges
World'. There were aliens, fairies, Liam Dean-Johnson, Olivia Borgese, ',o play anime characters, Princess Jordan McDonald and Isabella - Leias, Dartb Vader, cartoon Kearney-Nurse
- loracfers, 'Trekkies' and even a lon e Lucy Howard-Shibuya
- • - All Black The beauty of Arts Fest is Student Co-ordinator
- 'nat there is something for everyone - - - nd it is about being a part of a huge
•- - I - rnmunity effort.
Arts Pest Is the day of the year that's most indicative of the devotion fOUfld at IGS. As a leader of an entire house, a quarter of the High School, it's amazing to see What every single Student will Put into the day. It, not every school that You'll find a reenactment of the Disney classics or 150 people dancing to Absolutely Everybody
Sam Var/an, Bamal
Arts Fest was a blast, it always has been! But it's never been the same; each year Something new rolls in, and it's these new thingsthat Students look forward to. It's just full of surprises!
U Nicola Irvin, Gura
last Arts Fest was ays Something I looked ard to. Regardless of 4 - e amount of work and effort it took to organise, I know that all Year 12s Would agree that It ' definitely payed off when we got to see all the amazing artworks and performances on stage.
Hestea Cook, Cura
Whilst every leader wants to lead the r Houseto victory, this year Ithink everyone, was just as excited to see tl azing things that other Houses had oduced as their own. There was I al sense of universal celebration mongSt the competitive spirit we see 'every year, and I was happy not just for AL Baado but everyone in the High School
- for yet another amazing day at %GSt -
Ella Spear Baado
Message from the ii.irnnj Iqtiric Offienr
What a semester it has been! We started with the Learning Journeys book launch on 6 March, where we welcomed back almost all of our -• - former Principals and numerous alumni and friends of lOS (full story and 3
pictures on pages 4-5), we then heldS. our PTF Alumni Thought Forum on 26 March (story on page 17) and an afternoon tea for lOS leaders past and present (photo on page 13).
Our main community event was held on 18 July at the Ivy Ballroom and what a night it was! Pictures from the night will be available in the next issue of Jigsaw magazine
We also loved welcoming back alumnus Bernard Winetroube (Class of 01) on 7 March along with the Army Band for our whole school BBQ celebration day (see photos from the day on pages 1,4 and 5)
Warm rogards, Julia Glass Alumni Relations Officer juliag@igssyd.nsw.edu.au
From the Archives...
Fl onk yOLi jO AI n- 0atr1ri i L•ieL ii wrio has recently contributed materials to Archives,
If you have archival photos or items you would like to donate or lend to ICC please email alumni@igssyd nsw edo iii
A special thank you to Angelica Thompson Butel (Class of '04) and her mother Elizabeth Butel for their generous donation of Question Time! the board game to the IGS Learning Centre via creators Tess Shannon and Libby Blainey - this will be an invaluable resource for our senior students! www.questiontimegame.com.au/
PTF Alumni Thought Leadership Forum
Tow3ros the e' d of J'Aarcn, IGS held to first Alumni Thought Forum where former students were invited back to share their personal experiences at school, discuss what they had achieved afterwards and what they are currently doing l was fortunate enough to attend and i am extremely grateful that I did it was an amazing opportunity to see first-hand the endless possibilities after school and the varying career paths that Bella, Toby, Matt, Angel ca, and Elly decided to take. Many of them achieved very highly at [OS, but for those who didn't do as well, it was great to see that they were able to achieve in other areas outside of school This acted as a reminder for me that the HSC is not the be ail and end all. The experience has also given me more perspective on school and motivation to strive for my own personal best. I would strongly encourage everyone to attend the next alumni thought forum because it is extremely insightful and otters prime examples of vibaf can be achieved after c
Ben Parker (Year 12)
Ac j j duet always u[tCO everiLs Cl lOS. . life is busk and too many commitments seem to clash . ..But as a parent with a child in Year 12 and another child to start in the b ph school soon I thought i should make the time to attend this event. Quest on: What kind of adults do the IGS kids turn out to be?
A panel of five men and women of various ages sat at a table Each spoke about their experience at IGS, the influence that IGS had on them and the importance that the diversity and overseas exchanges had too. BUT what struck me was that we were listening to confident people who had taken many different paths after their schooling
They all were truly diverse, in their experiences and the iives that they are now lying, l was so impressed by who they were as people, not just their academic achievement but their views and experiences as young enthusiastic people who will contribute to our world in such positive ways think that there should be a forum that is hod each year not only for parents but also for all the high school students to hear what life has to offer r school
Sara Lubowitz (mother of Ella, Year 12)
Annie Feng
Q: What will you always remember from your time at IGS?
AF: Being a small school, seeing familiar faces everyday was the most comforting feeling that I remember always having. You will always feel like you have a place within your friend group, your classroom and the School.
I see tutor groups as having a huge part in generating this culture at IGS. The setting where you get to know people in other year groups is a major driver of the cohesiveness within the School. I have even suggested something like a tutor group to the Joy' committee that I am a part of at Ernst & Young. The committee looks for ways to make the division a more cohesive team and a joyful' place to work. How the idea of tutor groups inspired me was to form groups with members from different ranks of the division, from partner all the way to cadets, similar to school year groups from Year 12 to 7.
So tutor groups and what they achieve is very powerful. They give you the opportunity to connect with people beyond your cohort and act as another source of support while you go through high school.
0: Who was your biggest role model or mentor whilst you were at IGS and why?
AF: I had many. All my teachers were mentors in some way as they taught me through my studies. The beautiful thing about IGS is that you are not limited to one mentor as per the Year 12 students mentoring program. All the staff are so friendly and approachable that they inevitably become your role model or mentor in some way.
The biggest mentor I had during my time is Mia Sharma. Mia was my Science teacher in my junior years and gave me the
I py JtL)LJy -y- IL) .JIJ1CpLJI LIIIIII S. LII IL) to inspiring my personal development and professional and tertiary aspirations.
For my senior high school years, I cannot go without mentioning Jonathan White, Dharma Murugiah, Jane Martin, Stephen Pace and Mary Duma. They all contributed to inspiring me to pursue the professional path that I am currently following through introducing me to economics and inspiring me with advice on how to follow a career into finance and consultancy. I felt that I was better prepared to seize these pursuits with the guidance of Ms Duma and Ms Martin and to become a self-aware young lady of today's society when I graduated.
I apologise to the staff that I could not name because it really is all the staff I knew who had a part in shaping who I am today.
Q: What advice would you give to your teenage self-sitting the HSC if you had the wisdom you do now?
AF: Your life is not defined by the HSC or its outcome. I cannot stress that enough. I am definitely a stresser. I had high hopes and dreams, which I still have. However, the HSC isn't the end of the game. As cliché as it is, it is only the beginning.
While it is not everything, do give ii your best shot. Always seek to give yourself the option to have as many opportunities open to you as possib Work hard and you will be rewarded
The biggest practical tip that I can pass on is to do as many practice questions as you can. Do not focus
on getting the perfect set of notes as that is not what the HSC is testing you on. Document a good understanding of the content in some form of notes, but put it into practice!
See the HSC as an opportunity for you to perform the talents and knowledge that you have learnt and built during your time at IGS, It's your time to show oft. The concert is just disguised as a test.
IGS is one of the most supportive networks you will ever have. Do not be afraid to reach out and enjoy it. The real world is definitely scarier than IGS. So relish it while you still have it. There is always help available. There is always inspiration to be heard. Soak it all in and the HSC is just your final bow to top off your time at lOS.
0: What are you up to at the moment work and/or study-wise?
AF: I am currently doing a Bachelor m Commerce at the University of Sydney while doing a Cadetship at Ernst & Young. The program allows me to complete my degree part-time while doing full-time work in the Financial Services Audit division of the company.
0: Do you keep any hobbies that you picked up whilst at IGS? Linguistic, musical or sportrelated?
AF: avinig done French for so long lOS and going on exchange before discontinuing the subject for the HSC, I still attend the Alliance
Française for courses to maintain my language skits. The intensive studying [of languages] that lOS integrates into its curriculum gives its students and alumni a unique competency in the subject.
I love French, and being multi-lingua means you are able to seize opportunities traveling, and launching a global career is very much real and accessible.
0: Have you lived overseas at all since IGS, and if so where and for how long?
AF: No, not as yet. I very much hope to complete an exchange next year tc." my final semester after my cadetship finishes. I will definitely be overdue to spend some lengthy amount of time overseas then, something that was quite the norm at IGS.
0: Any final thoughts or comments?
AF: I encourage you all to seek the knowledge and opportunities that are outside the immediacy of the classroom. Mr Galea would put if as 'join an extra-curricular activity, you won't regret it' at every Assembly when he gets the chance. But he's right, look for those opportunities.
This could also be getting involved with sports or activities outside of school. But don't dismiss opportunities of getting to know someone in another year or teachers that you don't have as teachers [yourself]. There is a wealth of diverse experience within the School, so make good use of it!
Do not think that there is not enough time. I remember that thought going through my head during some assemblies, There is always time to be made. getting in\/ol\/ed will only make your time at IGS more worthwhile and grow you to the best of your potential.
0: What will you always remember from your time at IGS?
SG: Without a doubt, the people - students and staff alike. I had just migrated to Sydney, so everything about the city and Australia in general was still very new to me. I recall my classmates surprising me with flowers and a cake on my birthday when I had been at the School for all of six weeks (I don't even know how they knew!) I was so touched, and this went on to exemplify to me what IGS was a truly all-encompassing embrace of people.
0: Who was your biggest role model or mentor whilst you were at IGS and why?
SG: I found all my teachers to be outstanding role models. In particular, however, Mrs Whitaker (née Koftmann) was a great mentor for me. She was passionate about teaching, I would have to say my PDHPE studies at IGS paved the way for me to undertake my Bachelor of Science (Exercise) at university. This led to my postgraduate studies in Biomechanics, and my current career pathway. Although. interestingly, my current projects have very little (nothing!) to do with sport, but that was the pathway that got me here!
0: What advice would you give to your teenage self sitting the HSC if you had the wisdom you do now?
SG: Take the time to do more than just what is needed to pass. You may or may not get a better mark, but reading more, discovering more and learning more will make you a far more interesting and discerning adult.
0: What are you up to at the moment work and/or study-wise?
SG: I have just completed my PhD in Biomechanics, and am currently working as a Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong. I thoroughly enjoy my job as I get to be systematically curious, while helping people!
0: Do you keep any hobbies that you picked up whilst at IGS? Linguistic, musical or sport-related?
SG: I was always interested in sport, and have continued to play competitive sport since school, including rugby union for Sydney University and NSW.
Q: Have you lived overseas at all since IGS, and if so where and for how long?
SG: I moved back to Fiji for a year after I graduated from IGS to compete at the South Pacific Games. I have also done a bit of travelling with my PhD, including a two-month stint in Hong Kong which was great fun!
0: Any final thoughts or comments?
SG: Thank you Julia Glass for making the effort to contact me, I really appreciate it. I wish IGS all the very best in its 30 year celebrations!
The IGS community was saddened to learn of the untimely death of Paul Larkin in April. Paul joined the PDHPE staff in January 2005. For a number of years Paul was the Head of PDHPE, responsible for the School's PDHPE curriculum, sporting and outdoor education programs before relocating to the UK with his family in August 2010. In addition to his FE teaching, Paul played a significant role as a Kuyal House Tutor. He was extremely well liked and respected by the students in his care, largely because he had the magic ingredients when it came to connecting with teenagers. He made them laugh while at the same time sending them a very clear message that he cared. Paul spent many hours with kids who were struggling and his great sense of compassion and understanding of student care issues meant the world to them and their families.
To Paul's wife, Laura and his children we extend our sincerest condolences and offer as a small comfort the thought that Paul's work as a teacher made a real and enduring difference to many people. The following is a small selection of some of the messages sent to US about Paul by his students:
/ can't overstate how much of a good influence Mr Larkin was on me growing up
His guidance and confidence in me allowed me to realise my strengths in the subject, and I hold him 100% responsible for my fantastic marks in the subject (PDHPE).
He always was watching over me making sure that I was always okay and looking after me, showing so much care.
David Hamper and Lucy Howard-Shibuya
Rebekah Hawkins
Class of '10
Rebekah started at lOS in 1998, when the School had recently located to the Kelly Street Campus. She graduated in 010. Jigsaw caught up with Rebekah o ask her some questions about her 0 C V IGS.
Q. What will you always remember from your time at IGS?
RH: Thc,ovei eastrips! I attended the New Caledonia, Spain and France exchanges as well as India and Vietnam cu tura /history trips They gave me the travel bug from a young age and also a wider perspe m the world which has probably fl JCL e I fl / d ioicpsn
0: Who was your biggest role model or mentor whilst you were at IGS and why?
RH: All me leachers! TI we are too c eople that supported me 'I rou II c Lit my time at IGS to name just one, I like to lbnk thein aIll
0: What advice would you give to your teenage self sitting the HSC if you had the wisdom you do now.
RH: L xut the L j t in HCC is a year of your ife that can affect your future but it does not define the path you'll find yourself on in years to come
Can you help us?
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Lap Wong Chan
Rebecca (née) Howell
BOn-Ki Min
Seraphina (née) Shim
Q: What are you up to at the moment work and/or study-wise?
RH: m cuno! )tly c 4 year Arts/ Sr'jence student at the University of Sydney majoring in Archaeology, Anatomy and Geology and plan to do Ihonoj,irs inAr ac W'
0: Do you keep any hobbies that you picked up whilst at IGS? Linguistic, musical or sportrelated?
RH: /-Wl When S rg the Duke of Edinourgh award and the Antipodeans [rip to India I realised I loved trekking, hiking and bushwalking Since then been to Nepal, New Zealand and irope in search of the best treks.
-' would like to thank Rebekah for -)'Ming to talk to our enrichment rss at lOS about her experience as an archaeologist in Term 2. Should you wish to come and talk to a class about your profession, please contact our Alumni Office: alumni@igssyd.nsw.edu.au
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This issue we will focus on the Class of 1996.
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Jimmy Liwan
Tee-Sin Rhyu
Peter Tonkin
Ari Daoutakis
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It is with great sadness that we announce that Mrs Christine (Chris) Belshaw passed away in February of this year after a long battle with cancer. Many of you will remember Mrs Belshaw from her time as an IGS Music Teacher in the late 1980s. She subsequently became IGS's Director of Music from 1998-1999, and more recently she was Director of Music at St Andrew's Cathedral School.
Mrs Belshaw was a passionate, encouraging and thoughtful educator who brought out the very best in her students and was a highly respected member of the IGS teaching community. Chris was posthumously awarded an OAM as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours in June for her service to music. She will be dearly missed and our thoughts are with her family and friends
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It was lovely to see i_____ students back at IGS t semester as guest judges fi Fest (see pages 14 and 15) also to discuss their career Thank you particularly to P
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Paul with IGS students at International Day in 2005
