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TERM II 2015 TIGS participating in the Da Vinci Decathlon
Headmaster LIFE IS CO-ED 1975 was a year of significant change at TIGS. It is described as the ‘transition’ year where two schools were merged to become one. The Illawarra Grammar School opened its doors as a school for boys in 1959. At that time SCEGGS Gleniffer Brae, an Anglican school for girls, had already been operating for four years.
A neuroscientist described this stage to me as being of critical importance in the development of adult social behaviour. He advocated the exposure of adolescents to positive social experiences involving males and females and the planned interaction of adolescents with positive role models.
The merger of the two schools was forced by the financial difficulties the SCEGGS group of schools experienced following fraudulent behaviour within the SCEGGS organisation. SCEGGS Gleniffer Brae was an unfortunate casualty.
This is the significant advantage that an education in a coeducational school such as TIGS provides for adolescents. As Professor Gill says, “Life is co-ed” and it is important that adolescents have the diversity of experiences in the formative years to develop the social skills necessary to succeed in a world of men and women.
It is fascinating to know that within the independent schools’ sector, TIGS and SCEGGS Gleniffer Brae were amongst the last schools to be established under the single-sex model. It is rare these days for newly established schools to be anything other than co-ed. Whether a school is co-ed or single-sex is largely the product of the era in which the school was established. The history of TIGS is that we have experienced both worlds and it is the financial circumstances of 1975 that caused us to become a co-ed school in 1976. All the independent research suggests that this was a fortunate set of circumstances for TIGS. It is the quality of teaching, support of families and availability of resources that underpin a successful school – these qualities can be found in co-ed and single-sex schools and are in abundant supply at TIGS. Professor Judith Gill, University of South Australia (1) has been quoted as saying “Life is co-ed. Co-ed schools are a more natural way for kids to learn and interact, it normalises all forms of relationships.” I recently spoke to two groups of Year 9 students in the playground, opening with the simple question: “How was your weekend?” The first group spoke expansively and with great detail about their experiences while the second group were able to summarise all their experiences in just one word: “Good”. No prizes for identifying which was a group of boys and which was a group of girls. Parents blessed with an adolescent daughter and son will recognise this difference. Adolescent girls speak readily about the complex social events that fill their day while adolescent boys can reduce the same experiences to a few words, if we are lucky. Our understanding of the development of adolescent brains informs us that the development of social awareness and the skills of social interaction occur during puberty. During this time the brain undergoes dramatic change in the way it organises and processes information. This includes developing a synapse framework that gives order and meaning to the adolescent’s social world.
Adolescent girls and boys learn to understand, communicate and interact with each other when they learn together. Hearing a perspective in an English lesson, interacting in the playground, performing in a musical, hiking on an outdoor education camp or even lining up at the canteen - all these experiences contribute to the formation of strong social awareness and the skills of social interaction. In a similar way, the Senior School’s Student Leadership programme provides positive role models for students. Captains, House Captains, Prefects and Student Leaders all provide models of leadership, male and female, that contribute to the development of a healthy understanding of authority and how to behave appropriately. So the next time your adolescent son causes you to be exasperated because you believe he is incapable of interacting with the rest of humanity, be encouraged. It is all happening in the brain as you watch. Be thankful that he is in a co-ed school and be patient; the social development of the adolescent male brain is about two years behind that of our girls of similar age. In a similar way, the next time you are impressed by the high degree of sophistication and social maturity of your adolescent daughter, be thankful that she has developed her social skills in a co-ed environment where self-confidence and resilience amongst males and females is fostered and promoted. (1) Gill Judith (2004): Beyond the Great Divide: Single sex or coeducation? UNSW press
Stephen Kinsella Headmaster
Mr Kinsella is currently on Sabbatical Leave. Mrs Watt is Acting Headmaster and will write about the experiences of 1975 in coming weeks while he is absent.
Chaplain’s Message RESPONSIVE DEVOTION This year’s ANZAC celebrations were a fitting acknowledgment of the devotion of all those who have offered themselves for service in the Defence Forces of our great nation. We were careful to respectfully remember those who have given their lives for the cause of righteousness and justice. We held special ANZAC services in the Junior and Senior Schools and members of our School community represented the School at a number of different functions in the Illawarra and Sydney. As I participated in services and listened to the stories and reflections of those who have been touched firsthand by war, I became aware of a recurring theme: those who remained expressed a desire that they had lived lives worthy of those who died. I especially heard this articulated by the wives of those soldiers who lost their lives serving our country. They hoped that their lost husbands would be proud of what they have done with their lives. They had a great burden that they should live lives that mattered and in this way be counted worthy of their husband’s great sacrifice. I remember how this sentiment was one of the dominant messages in the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’. Captain John Miller (played by Tom Hanks) goes out in search of Private James Ryan (played by Matt Damon). Private Ryan had lost his three brothers in the war. The mission to save Private Ryan was a mercy mission on behalf of Ryan’s mother lest she be bereft of all her sons at once. The mission is successful, Private Ryan is saved, but not before Captain Miller loses his own life in the rescue attempt. Private Ryan witnesses Miller’s sacrifice on his behalf and is transformed by it. The final scene of the movie has an aged James Ryan standing over the grave of Captain John Miller hoping for nothing more than that his life was a worthy response to Millar’s great act of love. It strikes me that this is the imperative of the Christian life. Jesus gave his life for us as a sacrifice for sin and to bring us to God (1 Peter 3.18). Our response is to live for him in a manner which is worthy of the great sacrifice made for us. This is a particular burden of the apostle Paul as the following passages highlight: I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received (Ephesians 4.1); Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1.27); And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way (Colossians 1.10). This ought to be the burden of the Christian, not so that we might be saved from our sins but as a devoted response to the one who has given His life for our salvation. To live this life of devotion to the Lord Jesus and His cause is the essence of the freedom He has won for us.
Rev James Rogers Chaplain
Senior School STUDENT WELLBEING AND POSITIVE EDUCATION
Greg Lanyon Acting Head of Senior School Martin Seligman is a leading international psychologist and researcher who has for a number of years, been studying the relationship between learning and positive emotion. He has written several papers on Positive Education where in controlled studies he has demonstrated “skills that increase resilience, positive emotion, engagement and meaning can be taught to school children.” Seligman introduced one of his studies with the following quiz: “In two words or less, what do you most want for your children? If you like the hundreds of parents I’ve asked, you responded, ‘Happiness’, ‘Confidence’, ‘Contentment’, ‘Balance’, ‘Good Stuff’, ‘Kindness’, ‘Health’, ‘Satisfaction’, and the like. In short, you most want wellbeing for your children.
The main conclusion from his research is that there are real and measurable benefits to student well-being and mental health from being explicitly taught the skills of well-being. With this in mind the School is currently rolling out a programme of study in Years 7 and 8, where students are exposed to a range of skills in Pastoral Care lessons once per week. The programme has its foundation in the key principles of positive psychology and has an overall aim of enhancing the holistic development of every student. As well, the programme aims to offer meaningful, life-changing experiences to assist students to grow in their relationship with God; grow in their understanding and acceptance of themselves and others as God’s image-bearers; and grow in their engagement with the world. The Positive Psychology PERMA model is one devised to address the five core aspects of our humanity that contribute to our personal health and wellbeing (our optimal self). These core aspects are: feeling positive emotion, engagement in our current situation, living in healthy relationships, living with purpose and meaning, and achieving accomplishments by mastery over challenges or mastering new skills and situations.
and explicitly teach in Year 7, skills in areas such as cyber-safety and bullying, friendships, organisational skills, conflict resolution and developing positive relationships. In Year 8, the areas covered are as diverse as study skills, exploring strengths, self-identity and self worth, relationships with parents and legal issues around the use of social media. It also provides the opportunity to invite guest presenters such as the school’s Police Liaison officer and theatre groups exploring issues such as cyber-bullying. As parents and carers at home we hope that there will also be some positive spin-offs as you use the opportunity to start meaningful conversations with your children about a range of issues as students explore them in class. The Deans of Year 7 and 8 are using the Year OLLE page to keep you up to date with what students are doing in their Pastoral Care lessons on a weekly basis. This way we can be a partnership in developing the whole person as your daughter or son navigates these difficult teenage years.
Greg Lanyon Acting Head of Senior School
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PROVISION FOR GIFTEDNESS - LITTLE AND EARLY LEARNING LABS AT UOW 2015
Judi Nealy Head of Junior School The terms gifted, talented, enrichment and extension are used in many different situations and it is important that we all have a shared understanding of what we mean in the TIGS situation. When we talk about sport, most people are very comfortable with the concept that only those athletes displaying exceptional talent should be given the opportunity and indeed responsibility of representing their school. We would never think to send a poor swimmer to a NASSA representative swimming carnival – indeed this would be seen as unkind! SO, the extension opportunities of representative competition are for those who are talented in the field and are operating at a very high level. At the same time the school will offer enrichment opportunities in sport – for example swimming squad training, which is available for all children who have an interest in this area and would like to improve. The same thinking applies to academically gifted and talented students. At TIGS we strive to meet the need of all students through differentiated programmes and provisions at individual, grade, stage and whole school levels. For our highly academic students this includes the provision of enrichment and extension opportunities. One such opportunity is the University of Wollongong’s Little Learning Labs and Early Learning Labs. These two- day
holiday programmes are designed for gifted and talented (highly academic) students in Years 1 to 6. A selection of interest areas are available and students are able to apply for the workshop of their choice. The workshops are both rigorous and challenging and are run by teachers with specialist training or a specific interest in gifted education. They give students opportunity to socialise with like-minded peers whilst working in a university setting. Applications are now open and I would encourage all parents who believe their child would benefit from such a programme to apply. Students can pick up a copy of the Learning Labs flyer from the school office or parents can go to the following website: http://www.uow.edu.au/in2unimyway/learninglabsyr1-yr6/index.html The application can be completed and submitted online and needs to be accompanied by one piece of supporting evidence that demonstrates the student’s ability. Numbers are limited within each workshop and applications for the July holiday programme close on 19 May 2015 and the cost is $120.00 for students in Years 1 and 2 and $140.00 for students in Years 3 to 6. If you have any questions regarding the programme, please contact Sarah Smith via the following email: arsmith@ uow.edu.au
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Mother’s Day Stalls Monday 4 May and Friday 8 May Mother’s Day Breakfast Friday 8 May – Rees Hall from 7.00am NAPLAN Tuesday 12 May to Thursday 14 May Biggest Morning Tea Wednesday 20 May – Lagoon Restaurant 9.30am – 11.30am Coffee Catch Up Thursday 28 May – Canteen 8.00am – 8.45am
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MERIT CERTIFICATES ACADEMIC
Christian Vujic Ava Santos Rhea Khanna Diya Mehan
SERVICE Gabriella Thornton
PERSONAL PRESENTATION Isabella Perri
MOTHER’S DAY STALL
It is that time of year again where the Junior School children have the opportunity to participate in the Fundraiser Mother’s Day Stall. This may seem a long way off but with the School break finishing three weeks before this event we thought we would get things rolling. Once again, we will pre-‐purchase a wide range of presents that the children will be able to choose from. For your child to participate please go to the Try Booking link for each present they wish to purchase. $5.00 of this, as always will be for School fundraising. http://www.trybooking.com/Embed.aspx?eid=128789 (Please remember NO gift is required) The Mother’s Day Stall will be held over 2 days: Monday 4 May -‐ Pre-‐Prep and Prep 2 Day Programme Kindergarten Years 5 & 6 Friday 8 May -‐ Pre-‐Prep & Prep 3 & 5 Day Programme Years 1 – 4 For further enquiries please contact Lisa Kiteley 0407 127 550
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Alexander Burden, Johanna Hernandez Alexander Mackay, Hollis Bridgeman-Law, Noah Bottele Noah Ristov, Ashley Parker Summer Thomas, Rhys Chieng Lotte van Oijen, Roscoe Kambouris Isaac Turner, Nicole Choi, Alexander Mumford Oscar Kiely, Fergus Dutch, Tom Armstrong Sia Gando, Nikita Nicholson Jacob Murrie, Cate Giason
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John Perri, Odelia Aghmesheh Ryder Langton, William Dolan, Reuben Grundy Austin Keefe, Ashika Bahl Thomas Saffoury, Victoria Steward Angus Kiang, Jamilla Perri Joshua Cheng, Alexia Loeser, Benjamin Lu Alex Varmedja, Charlie Taylor, Natalie Parsons Lina Lee, Lauren O’Hanlon
You are invited to our Mother’s Day Breakfast Friday 8 May 2015
7.00am - 8.00am Held in Rees Hall RSVP by Monday 4 May
To Book Please Visit www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-and-bookings Menu
Assorted Yoghurts, Pastries, Assorted Cereals, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Coffee and Tea Academic • Christian • Caring
An International Baccalaureate World School
UOW Information Evening UOW Illawarra Information Evening for Students and Parents This information Evening is for students in Year 10 - 12 and parents who would like to know more about studying at UOW. You probably know what degree you’re interested in, the ATAR you need - and we’re more than happy to go through this with you - but we know that you’ll need to know where you’re going to live, how much it will cost, how will you make friends etc. We know because we asked the exact same questions when we were in Year 12! At • • • • • • • •
this Information Evening, we’ll also talk about: Subject Selections (for Year 10) Our Bonus ATAR Point Programs Important dates and key things to remember for UAC applications Our Scholarships Our Early Admission Program The degrees and opportunities available for you at UOW Your options if you don’t get the ATAR you need Our Clubs & Societies and Student Life
6.00pm - 8.00pm Thursday 7 May 2015 McKinnon Building - University of Wollongong To register for this event visit http://www.uow.edu.au/future/events/UOW188537.html
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Morning Tea Wednesday 20 May 2015 9.30am to 11.30am
The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant Bring your friends and family to join us for another unforgettable year, to raise money for this great cause
$30 per person Includes high tea
RSVP Email - rsvpbmt@gmail.com (Please include all guest names) Mary Shalala - 0423190560
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Junior School Sport Cross Country On the last week of Term I we held our annual Junior School Cross Country where Years 3-6 competed at Kembla Joggers throughout the morning. All ages demonstrated great sportsmanship and enthusiasm, cheering on their fellow competitors and houses. The house points are as follows: Coligan 1st on 287 points Kogara 2nd on 272 points Wolgal 3rd on 258 points Aranda 4th on 152 points Well done to the following students who were placed 1st and 2nd in their age groups: 8/9 Yrs 1st Alexander Vartazarian and Allegra Fock 2nd Christian Vujic and Emily Sutherland 10 Yrs 1st Cooper Kerridge and Pia D’Rozario 2nd Connor Burrows and Sarah Partland 11 Yrs 1st Ben Giason and Amelia Druett 2nd Daniel Grieve and Tamara Matar 12/13 Yrs 1st James Healey and Ella Vartazarian 2nd Dean Borbilas and Victoria Summerill For the top 7 places and children going on to NASSA please view the Sport’s Notice Board outside the Junior School Office. Congratulations to all the children who will now go on to compete at NASSA in Week 6.
NASSA Netball Last Term nine girls competed at the NASSA Netball Gala Day in Penrith where the team won all games only narrowly losing one game to Penrith 3-1. Well done to all the girls who competed: Soraya McCann Aria Bacic-Johnston Selene Chadrawy Victoria Summerill Olivia Varmedja Amelia Druett Charlotte Atkinson Tamara Matar Isabella Atkinson
Both Selene Chadrawy and Tamara Matar made the possible/ probable game where Selene was chosen to play in the NASSA Team for the upcoming CIS carnival. Congratulations girls, it was a tremendous achievement by both of you.
Extra Curricular Sporting Activities The following curricular activities have now commenced for this term: Swimming Athletics Hockey Please see the Junior School Office for further information.
TIGS CHARITY
TRIVIA NIGHT 2015 As part of their fundraising efforts for the TIGS Year 12 Charity ‘Kids2kids’, the 2015 School Captains invite you to attend a Trivia Night.
Date:
Friday 22 May 2015 (Week 5 Term II)
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6.30pm – 10.00pm
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The Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC)
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Tables of 8 $120 Tables of 10 $150 $15 per person $10 University student tickets can be purchased at the door with a concession card
Theme:
Book Week Dress up as any character from any book (be creative!)
RSVP:
Monday 18 May 2015
ABOUT THE NIGHT
Please bring your own food and drinks (BYO alcohol is permitted). You may also pre-order online when you book your tickets and/or an antipasto platter. The platters are being sold at $25 each and will be distributed on the night. An antipasto platter will be suitable for up to 4 people and will include an assortment of cheeses, cold meats, dips, sun dried tomatoes, olives and crackers. There will be prizes for the winning table, best dressed table, a lucky door prize, a raffle and a number of competitions on the night – so don’t forget your wallet!
KIDS2KIDS Kids2Kids is a not-for-profit organisation that nurtures self-help solutions for issues of education in Kenya, including fundraising for a high school library. 100% of all proceeds goes directly to the library, providing much needed funds to expand the children’s education and access to resources. By assisting the Year 12 charity, you are forever impacting the lives of Kenyan children through the priceless gift of education.
TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE VISIT TIGS WEBSITE
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Senior School Sport South Coast All School Surfing Championships On Monday 30 March, seven TIGS students represented the School at the South Coast All School Surfing Championships in Ulladulla. In good conditions all students represented the School admirably. Final Results: Jnr Boys Finley McLaren – 3rd in the final. Riley Hanlon – finished 4th in his heat narrowly missing the semi-finals. Jnr Girls Michaela McGrath – finished 4th in her heat narrowly missing the semi-finals. Snr Boys Billy Fisher – finished 5th in the repechage final after finishing 2nd in his semi final. Jai Tuckwood - finished 4th in his heat narrowly missing the semi-finals. Snr Girls Grace Hennessy – 4th in the final Lilly Sands – finished 4th in her heat.
TIGS Cross Country The TIGS Cross Country was held on Wednesday 1 April at Kembla Joggers Cross Country Track. It was fantastic weather with the conditions proving almost too hot by the end of the day. It was fantastic to see such positive School spirit and the provision of music DJ’d by Peem Poolpol helped to unite our staff and students by providing a positive vibe throughout the day. Congratulations to
Wolgal House who took out our Cross Country for 2015 and special mention to the following Cross Country Age Champions: 13 Year Girls 1st Claire Smallhorn 2nd Zoe Dribbus 3rd Cartia Taranto 14 Year Girls 1st Ashley Dribbus 2nd Emmanuela Franco 3rd Gemma Carroll 15 Year Girls 1st Zara Winter 2nd Georgia Robson 3rd Hannah Reveley 16 Year Girls 1st Elizabeth Martin 2nd Brittony Smallhorn 3rd Sarah I’ons 17 Year Girls 1st Maudie Skyring 2nd Kaitlyn Matias 3rd Madeline Negus 18 Year Girls 1st Teagan Johnston 2nd Molly Denison-Pender 3rd Denali Hutt 12 Year Boys 1st Sebastian Buchanan 2nd Aaron Avenido 3rd Isaiah Kennedy 13 Year Boys 1st Anthony Krsteski 2nd Luke Wilson 3rd Logan Davis 14 Year Boys 1st Eden McCall 2nd Jonathon Michalopoulas 3rd Griffin Spicknall 15 Year Boys 1st James Seal 2nd Elliot Hutt 3rd Caleb Grace 16 Year Boys 1st Harrison Taranto
2nd Nicholas Gulaj 3rd Ethan Dorrian-Nancarrow 17 Year Boys 1st Ali Sawan 2nd Louis Parsons-O’Malley 3rd Mitchell Ferguson 18 Year Boys 1st Jesse Price 2nd Cameron Barrett 3rd Joel Moore The top 6 place getters in each age group have been selected to represent TIGS at the NASSA Cross Country at Macarthur Anglican College with the 18 years kicking off the events at 10.00am this coming Monday (weather permitting). TIGS will be fielding a strong team of over 80 students and an extra bus will be provided to bring our Year 11 and Year 12 students back to school directly after their event. The first 12 place getters will be timed and the top 10 will go onto represent NASSA at the AICES Cross Country. We wish our Cross Country Team all the best in their efforts to bring home the NASSA Cross Country Cup.
Football Over the last two weeks of Term 1, TIGS fielded two different girls’ football teams in two separate competitions. The first game was played by the Open Girls’ Football team in the CIS Football Cup knockout competition against William Clarke College. After a very tight first 10 minutes, with both teams having opportunities to score, TIGS broke the deadlock with a wonderful strike from Ashley Dribbus. From this point, TIGS dominated the play, with
William Clarke only having a handful of chances at the TIGS goal. After a very dominant performance, TIGS were victorious with a 13-1 win. The week after the Open Girls played, the U15 girls’ team were up against Holy Spirit College in the Bill Turner Cup Competition. Having lost 8-0 and 4-0 to Holy Spirit in previous years, the TIGS girls knew that it would be a tough match, but were looking forward to trying to peg back some lost ground. The game started at a frenetic pace with Holy Spirit having a number of chances to score, only being denied by some excellent TIGS defence. As the game progressed, we began to create our own chances, but were unable to convert any into goals. The second half continued with both teams having their fair share of chances, with Holy Spirit finally putting one in the back of the net with 13 minutes left to go. TIGS lifted in the final 10 minutes and were unlucky not to score a couple of goals. The game finished with Holy Spirit winning 1-0, but our girls were proud of the way they held themselves during the match and should be congratulated for being so competitive against Holy Spirit College especially in comparison to previous years. Adrian Deck
Netball The TIGS Netball Team have competed in the NASSA Gala Day in Minto this week. Unfortunately the Year 7 Girl’s
were washed out, however Cartia Taranto took on the challenge of playing up an age group. The day consisted of a round robin with 6 games in total for each team. The Open team commenced the day with a strong game against Broughton Anglican College and although they lost, it was a competitive game. We won our next game against Thomas Hassel in a convincing manner with Mia Whitehall dominating as goal shooter. The remaining round games were tightly contested by the Open Girls’, however we just fell short and missed out on the wins. The girls conducted themselves in an exemplary manner and played each game with a positive attitude, with great character and sportsmanship. The TIGS Open team consisted of the following players: Mia Whitehall Alexandra Lavalle Simone Lindsay Stephanie Shalala Alexis Hubble Miriam Birt Paige Gervaise Caitlin Chadrawy Azalea Nassau Klara Zecevic The Under 15’s team started strongly with a very close game against Thomas Hassal, going down by just two goals. The ensuing games provided a mixture of results with a win against Georges River Grammar and some further close games that we were unable to close the deal on. The girls enjoyed playing a variety of positions and used their time off court to support their older peers in the Opens team. The TIGS Under 15’s team consisted of the following players:
Kyra King Renee Thomson Grace Summerill Chloe Lavalle Holly Kiteley Ashley Dribbus Cartia Taranto Lucia Hilderson Clancy Peacock Annaliese Chadrawy Alanieta Kennedy Riley Cross Both Cartia Taranto and Mia Whitehall were considered closely for selection in the NASSA Netball Team, however were not selected for the team on this occasion. Given the fact that they were both young for the age division in which they were trialling, they did very well against their older competitors. Congratulations to all of the girls for their fine efforts on the day and a big thank you to Mrs Lyndal Cassidy for coaching the Open girls.
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This year we will be competing in the Travelplan Ski Northern NSW & QLD Championships July 1-4 (during the school holidays) at Perisher. Please email Kylee Lane k.lane@ tigs.nsw.edu.au if you would like to join the TIGS team and register for this event. Please note a teacher will be present to manage the team, however students will be expected to be under the direct supervision of their parents during the competition. Please be prompt because we are aiming to finalise our team registrations next week.
Naomi Sullivan
Interschool Snow Sports Championships The Interschool Snow Sports Championships are a series of Snow Sports Competitions where students compete in their school as part of seven discipline events: •
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Year 9 Outdoor Education and Duke of Edinburgh Parent information Evening Each year we invite all parents from Year 9 to attend a valuable information evening on the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Year 9 Camp. This year the information evening was scheduled for Tuesday 28 April. James Edgerton our Outdoor Education Coordinator is currently away on Paternity Leave so we have re-scheduled the evening to Thursday 14 May 2015 as printed in the calendar. The Duke of Edinburgh information will be presented before hand from 6.00pm – 6.30pm and the Year 9 Camp Information will be presented directly after from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Representatives from Boomerang Adventures will
be available to give you the opportunity to ask any specific questions about the programmes. When: Thursday 14 May 2015 (Week 4, Term II) Time: Duke of Edinburgh Information 6.00pm – 6.30pm Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp Information 6.30pm – 7.30pm (Directly after the Duke of Edinburgh Information Session) Where: The Goodhew Research Centre (Library) Special Mention Congratulations to Maudie Skyring who has been recently selected in the Open team to compete in the Oceania Championships in Cairns for 800m. This is an outstanding achievement and we wish Maudie all the best in her future athletic endeavors. Aydin Serefli was selected to represent NSW in the Elite Gymnastics Team. Aydin came 7th out of 30 boys and is a reserve for the National Team. This is an amazing accomplishment considering this is his first year in this team competing at this elite level. Aydin’s next big competition is the Country Championships in October in Orange. We wish him all the best in his training in his lead up to the championships.
On the afternoon / night of Friday 24 and morning of the 25 April a group of Senior and some Junior history students from TIGS together with Dr McKenzie and Mr Chamberlain, attended the Camp Gallipoli event that was held in the Entertainment Quarter near Moore Park in Sydney. This event was organised for families, community groups and schools as a way of experiencing and commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the ANZAC forces landing on the shores of the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. This failed campaign has gained more prominence as a touchstone for Australia’s national character during the last century and has become a way of forging a common set of values that transcend religion, class, race and even gender. Despite the recent inclement weather, organisers were able to find a dry venue on the old Sydney Showgrounds for the participants to unfurl their swags and prepare to gain some sleep before being woken up by the Rouse at 5.00. Entertainment was provided in the form of music acts Mikayla Barnes and old rocker Jon Stevens in the Hordern Pavilion. Then, we prepared for sleep by watching Russell Crowe’s new film ‘The Water Diviner’ Footage was also shown of the last surviving ANZACS who landed at Gallipoli. They were interviewed in the 1990’s and revealed some moving insights relating to their experiences. Waking up to the bugle call at 5.00am was a unique experience as we made our way to the Dawn Service in the Hordern Pavilion. A silent, sombre mood enveloped the hall as the Catafalque party commenced proceedings. It was a reflective and profound experience sharing this service with six or seven thousand other people. After the service, we caught a bus down to cheer on those marching on George St. Again, this is such an important tradition to highlight the contribution so many of our service-men and women have made to this country. Overall, Camp Gallipoli was a once in a lifetime experience as it really enriched our appreciation and understanding of the ANZAC tradition. We thank Mr Chamberlain and Dr McKenzie for accompanying us.
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Thanks for the donations so far, but we need more! Please deliver the following good ETIH W quality new and second-hand items to the Storage Container at the school (open TNAHPELE 7.00am – 4.00pm school days): • Toys & Games • Clothes & Accessories • Books, DVD’s, CD’s, Records • Second-Hand School Uniforms • Bottle Stall Donations (e.g. Olive Oil, Jam, Perfume, Olives, Mustards, Cordials, Lolly Jars) n.b. Labelling your donations is a great help!
MAKE A GIFT BASKET:
Please deliver completed baskets to The Piper Centre or the Junior School Office. Examples of popular baskets include: • Gardening • Stationery • Baby • Baking • Sewing • Kids • Craft • Car • Cleaning • Cooking • Coffee/Tea • and more!
DONATE TO THE WINE RAFFLE
This is a bumper raffle with over 100 bottles of wine to be won on the day. Please deliver donations of wine to either the Junior or Senior School Office. Contact Alice for more info martin.ahmm@bigpond.com
BAKE A CAKE OR CUPCAKES
Cake Boxes will be available from the School Offices next week! Any questions email Sharon (cupcakes) sgions@gmail.com or Melinda (cakes) melinda27@optusnet.com.au
GOT AN OLD TEAPOT?
The Devonshire Tea Stall is looking for teapots to add to its collection. Please deliver to the Library or contact Margaret margaretchung5@gmail.com – all shapes, sizes and colours welcome!
SELL YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS:
Remember to return your raffle tickets and money by Friday 8 May for your chance to win a 7 night stay at Hamilton Island!
PLAN AHEAD:
We want to help you plan your fete day, so next week you’ll be sent info on: • Ordering in advance on FlexiSchools – ride bands, sticky date puddings and more! • Performances scheduled for the IGC and Community Stage Please get in touch with any queries and suggestions. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Benita Andrews Fete Coordinator
GAMEON
for parents of children who love ‘gaming’ A free presentation by TIGS
Monday 25 May 2015 6.30pm to 8.00pm The Illawarra Grammar Centre with
Collett Smart
Sydney based psychologist and educator Collett Smart is a Sydney based psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker, freelance writer and mum of 3. She has spent the last 20 years working in private and public schools, with children, teens and their parents around Australia, the UK, and in Africa. Collett regularly appears in the media, covering topics related to parenting and raising teenagers. ‘GAMEON’ tackles issues such as: • How does gaming fit into this generation of parenting? • The benefits of gaming • An analysis of violent video games
For more information or to book online visit
www.tigs.nsw.edu.au
• Online addictions – fact or fiction? • Guidelines for parents on creating gaming boundaries “As parents it is our responsibility to guide our children toward healthy life choices. It is often easier to make tough decisions with and for our children when we think about the type of adult they will become.” Collett An International Baccalaureate World School
Academic • Christian • Caring
UPCOMING
EVENTS
WEEK 3
Mother’s Day Stalls Monday 4 May and Friday 8 May
Mother’s Day Breakfast 7.00am Friday 8 May in Rees Hall
WEEK 4
NAPLAN
Tuesday 12 May to Thursday 14 May
Year 9 Camp Information Evening Thursday 14 May
TIGS Great Fete
10.00am to 2.00pm Saturday 16 May
WEEK 5
Biggest Morning Tea
9.30am – 11.30am Wednesday 20 May at the Lagoon Restaurant
Senior School Athletics Carnival Tuesday 19 May
School Captains’ Trivia Night Friday 22 May
WEEK 6
Collett Smart Free Presentation 6.30pm to 8.00pm Monday 25 May in the IGC