Newsletter Academic Christian Caring
ISSUE 4
TERM IV 2016
TI G S
The Illawarra Grammar School
Macinley Butson Year 10
Headmaster evident in your community as classes of MYP students graduate and undertake activities that enhance social, cultural and economic environments locally, nationally and, perhaps, internationally.” In the 16 page authorisation report received from the IBO, TIGS received the following commendations: •
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Stephen Kinsella Headmaster
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I am pleased to advise the TIGS community that the School has been notified by the International Baccalaureate organisation (IBO) that TIGS is now an authorised Middle Years Programme (MYP) School. This is a milestone with great cause for celebration. Our school has gone from ‘strength to strength’ as we continually work to adopt leading-edge approaches to teaching and learning benchmarked internationally by the IBO. TIGS is one of 5,907 IB World Schools as a result of already being authorised to teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in our Junior School. It is timely to recognise and celebrate the great strides our Senior School has taken on this journey over the past few years as recognised by the IBO in granting MYP authorisation. Our PYP authorisation has also been renewed this year for an additional five years. Status as an IB World School is not easily achieved. Many schools claim excellence but few are prepared to have their programmes of teaching and learning evaluated against the standards of a respected external authority such as the IBO. TIGS can rightly claim to be a world class school, not because we say so, but because we have been judged so by the IBO. The IBO was established in 1968 and has grown to become the global leader in school education. More information can be found about the IBO at www.ibo.org. Part of the authorisation letter received from the IBO reads: “On behalf of the International Baccalaureate (IB), it is my privilege to inform you that the Illawarra Grammar School is to become an authorized IB World School. Congratulations on your considerable accomplishment. We commend your school’s educators, administrators, students and families for their active roles in choosing to offer the MYP. The positive results of this choice will become
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“Members of all sectors of the school community demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and commitment to, the MYP” “The School actively promotes the central importance of the (Year 10) personal project among students, teachers and parents, and has established effective systems for its implementation.” “The school community clearly values and promotes open communication based on understanding and respect.” “The school provides effective and positive leadership for the implementation of the programme, ensuring that teachers are very well supported.” “The library plays a prominent and central role in the school’s MYP, providing substantial support for teaching and learning.” “The school provides comprehensive support for students with learning needs to enable them to access the MYP and experience success.” “The faculty and the MYP coordinator have, together, established effective procedures that enable teachers to develop common understanding and applications of the assessment criteria.”
One of the great benefits of having children enrolled at TIGS is that our academic programmes are constantly being refined and improved using the independent assessment and advice received every five years from the IBO. As expected, the report contains some recommendations for school improvement that will inform staff as we seek to model what we expect of our students – to aspire to be the best we can be. My congratulations go to our staff on achieving this excellent outcome and my thanks go to the students, parents and members of School Council that participated in the review process with the IBO representatives. TIGS is now an authorised PYP and MYP school. We anticipate receiving advice soon that we are also an authorised Diploma Programme (DP) school – this will make TIGS the 12th Australian school to be authorised to deliver all three programmes. Currently only one other school in NSW can make this claim but other high profile schools in Sydney will soon join TIGS in this exclusive group. Again, congratulations and well done. Stephen Kinsella Headmaster
Chaplain’s Message TEACHING FOR SHALOM Last year some staff from TIGS attended a conference conducted by the Anglican Education Commission. One of the keynote speakers was a UK academic Dr John Short. Dr Short’s address highlighted the significance of the theme of shalom in the Bible. In defining shalom Short draws on the insights of American philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff: ‘‘Shalom is enjoyment in one’s relationships … To dwell in shalom is to enjoy living before God, to enjoy living in one’s physical surroundings, to enjoy living with one’s fellows, to enjoy life with oneself” Shalom is not just an inner feeling or a mere absence of conflict, it is rooted in relationship. It has to do with our relationships with God, with others and with the wonderful world he has created. The consequences of living our way and not God’s are catastrophic. The Bible calls this sin and its effects are deadly. Sin is a shalom-breaker. It affects all of our relationships. The good news of the Bible is that Jesus came to restore shalom. Here’s how that is put in Colossians 1.19-23: ‘For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in Jesus, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace (shalom) through his blood, shed on the cross.
Dr Short drew out some important implication for educators. The following is edited from his text: Teaching is about relationships, shalom-ful relationships. It is all about connectedness, about our being connected with those among whom we teach and learn, our students and our colleagues, and about our being connected with what we are teaching and our helping others to be connected with it. And it is all about our being connected with God. Much of our teaching may not be explicitly about God at all but God is present in the classroom even where his name is not mentioned—just as he is in the Old Testament book of Esther! Our approach to teaching should be relational; our pedagogy should be shalom-ful because God is. Our approach should also be relational because we are. The calling of the Christian teacher is to relate to those she teaches as those who are made by God in his image and therefore fundamentally related to him, whether or not they recognise or acknowledge it. The calling of the Christian teacher is to teach about God’s world and to teach others to have a caring relationship to it whether or not they recognise or acknowledge that it is his world. As teachers, we open windows on God’s world: the mathematical window, the biological window, the psychological
Rev James Rogers Chaplain window, the linguistic window and all the other windows of the disciplines that we teach. We open windows and look through them with those we teach and we help them to know God’s world and care for it. It is all about connectedness. Teaching for shalom is promoting that connectedness between your students and you, among your students, between you and your students and God’s world. There is strong resonance between what Dr Short proposes and our approach at TIGS. I hope you experience something of this shalom simply by being a member of our school community. I know I do. Rev James Rogers
Kirralee Hinch - Corrosion
Nicholas Hilderson - All six of his Clarinet pieces have been nominated
Holly Morgan - Photomedia Das Recht auf Leben
Congratulations
This year the following students have been nominated for their exemplary HSC projects and performances in the Arts. Their performances and bodies of work are currently being considered for inclusion in Call Back, Encore and ArtExpress. Congratulations to these students who will find out if they have made the final selection in the coming weeks.
Dance Major Performance Works – Call Back Kirralee Hinch
Corrosion
Ashleigh Doherty
Construct, Deconstruct
Music 2 and Extension - Encore Nicholas Hilderson All six of his Clarinet pieces have been nominated
Visual Arts Body of Works – ArtExpress Holly Morgan
Photomedia Das Recht auf Leben
Mikayla Smith
Graphic Design Koyaanisqatsi
Ashleigh Doherty Construct, Deconstruct
Mikayla Smith - Graphic Design Koyaanisqatsi
Junior School READING ON A GLOBAL SCALE
Despite all the effort poured into enticing kids to read—the prizes, the posters, the contests—many U.S. students say they don’t enjoy it. A survey conducted by Scholastic last year found that reading for pleasure drops off drastically for kids after age eight. Only 51 percent of kids surveyed said reading is something they like or love to do, a nine percent drop from when the survey was first conducted in 2010.
Judi Nealy Deputy Headmaster, Head of Junior School
This week I have been thinking about reading for pleasure - this could be attributed to the fact that I finished reading a fantastic book over the weekend! However I also know that as parents start to gear up for the Christmas long break, reading is an important habit to continue even though the children are away from school. I came across this post on Mind/Shift and am sharing sections of it with you all to consider, the link is provided at the end of this article if you would like to read the entire article. The post forced me to reconsider the term “habit” in this context - as in reading as an “important habit”. I don’t read as a habit, I read for pleasure or I read to find out something I need to know. How do we make sure this is the message our learners are getting about reading? Enjoy!
Lost Property
University of Virginia professor Michael McKenna, co-author of World Literacy: How Countries Rank and Why it Matters, compared PISA literacy achievement scores to the Enjoyment of Reading Index, in which 15-yearolds answer 11 questions about their reading enjoyment, and found two very different lists. Those who read the “best”–Shanghai, Korea, Finland, and Hong Kong–didn’t necessarily like it the most. “You don’t have to be a world-class reader to be a reader, you just need a modicum of skill and proficiency,” said McKenna. Even though the U.S. ranked 17th on the PISA in reading achievement, when it came to reading enjoyment, it didn’t even break the top twenty. Who loves to read most? Albania, Turkey, Shanghai, China, and Kazakhstan.
STEPS TO DEVELOPING READERS Though there may not be a single secret, there are evidence-based things families can do to encourage kids to read outside of efforts made at school, said University of Virginia psychology professor Daniel Willingham, author of Raising Kids Who Read: What Parents and Teachers Can Do. And the first one is tweaking the reasons behind wanting kids to read in the first place. Willingham wants parents to re-imagine the act of reading as having less to do with school and more with a life well-lived. Instead of telling kids that reading books will help them get good grades or find a good career, he said, make reading part of a larger family value: loving to learn.
“Reading is part of a broader context of values that parents communicate to children,” Willingham said. “These are families who value learning new things. And not just in the context of school.” When learning about the world through books becomes a family value instead of a school responsibility, parents are no longer seen as enforcers: instead they’re the enjoyers, Willingham suggests. Kids may then absorb the values message, ‘reading is important to who we are; reading is what we do.’
Tips for Raising Older Readers: * Make sure kids have access to books. Drop by the library often. If it’s affordable, leave books lying around the house, in the car, even in the bathroom. * Don’t control kids’ reading. The temptation to “put the hammer down” for a page count may only result in a reaction and pushback. Comic books, graphic novels, and books below reading level all count. * Get kids involved in a peer network of readers. For example, teen author John Green has created an incredible network of readers and fans that connect online. * Offer reading material that draws on something they’re already interested in. If there’s a movie they already love, get the novelization of the movie, or a book about backstage gossip on set. * Don’t forget that as the parent, you are the cheerleader, not the literature judge. Don’t worry if it’s not Shakespeare, the point is to show kids that “interesting things are found when you read print.” To read this article in full https://ww2. kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/31/howto-help-students-develop-a-love-ofreading/
WEEKLY AWARDS
Co-curricular Club
Ava Bentley KH
CRICKET
Hafi-Malik Syed
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Clara Magambo
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Joshua Mumford
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During 2016 a number of our Stage 2 and 3 students have participated in Wednesday afternoon cricket. They have developed their knowledge and skills of the game while thoroughly enjoying the many games we have played throughout the year. It’s been pleasing to see them make steady improvements and to witness the way they have demonstrated a principled and respectful approach to one another and to the teachers who have been involved.
Ava Hernandez KD
Wednesday afternoons with Mr Agnew
Marcus Smith 2C
Miranda Di Marco
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Vishaal Rindani KP Addison Tarrant 1M Coco Threadgate
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Andrew Neal 2C Max Clark 2M Jawad Aly 2M Lola Stephenson 2T Rhys Chieng 2T Myer Matyana 3C Ting-Ting Cook 3C Archer Ryan 3R Ronak Jayswal 3R Annabelle Sheargold
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Reuben Grundy 3S Alizeh Syed 3S Alexander Attorre
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Samuel Stevenson
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Daniel Radojicic 4R Hannah Makotsvana
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Alec Rix 4Y Georgia Dolan 4Y Taylor Merritt 5H Harry Jenner 5H Miranda Golding
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Nathaniel Makotsvana
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MERIT CERTIFICATES Amaan Vakil Isaac Turner Georgie Lancaster Leo Kalsi Ashwin Gogulan Max Clark Arwen Bowman Odelia Aghmesheh
The Piper Centre PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PIPER CENTRE IN 2017 In response to requests from existing and prospective parents, the School Council has approved the below changes to The Piper Centre in order to introduce greater flexibility for families. These changes are due to take effect from Monday 16 January 2017, subject to one remaining approval from the government. •
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The current educational programme, accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and embracing the Reggio Emelia philosophy, is to be maintained at its present high standard, recognised by regulatory authority ACECQA as ‘Exceeding National Quality Standards’. An expanded specialist programme will be available in 2017 •
Monday – Music
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Tuesday – Dance, Play, Grow
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Wednesday – STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
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Thursday – Art in Cooinda and Marana
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Friday – Fun Languages – French in Cooinda, Marana and Elanora, Art – Elanora
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Hours of operation will be from 7.30am - 5.30pm. Children will be expected to be in attendance during the core structured learning programme from 9.30am - 3.00pm as a minimum.
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The Piper Centre will operate 50 weeks per annum, closing for two weeks at Christmas. The programme during non-term time will be known as Piper Centre Plus. Parents will be able to choose between a term-time only booking and an all-year-round (50 week) booking. The School, including the Piper Centre, will be closed for Professional Development Days.
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Parents may elect which days they would like their child will attend, up to 5 days per week subject to availability. The current distinction between the 2-day, 3-day and 5-day programmes will no longer exist. Priority is given to families that choose two days or more as their enrolment booking.
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Occasional care will be available on request and subject to availability
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TIGS has applied with the NSW Department of Social Services to become an Approved Carer, which on approval would mean eligible families will be able to
apply for the Child Care Rebate (CCR) which is not means tested and the Child Care Benefit (CCB) which is means tested. The CCR covers 50% of out of pocket child care expenses up to $7500 per year for eligible families. •
Tuition fees will be set at $105/day in 2017, covering the extra hours of operation. This is less than the current cost after the CCR has been applied. Other fees will still apply. There will be no charge on public holidays or professional development days.
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Students enrolled in the Piper Centre will still be given priority for enrolment into Kindergarten at TIGS.
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Children already enrolled in the Piper Centre for 2017 are guaranteed their days of attendance. However these new arrangements may provide the opportunity for parents to adjust their booking to better suit their circumstances. Any changes to days of attendance will be subject to availability and must be made in writing to pipercentreadmin@tigs. nsw.edu.au
The Arts
INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT DATES
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P-12 Singing Concert – Monday 21 November
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P-12 Piano Concert – Wednesday 30 November
All concerts commence at 6.30pm and are located in the Recital Room, in Senior School. The Singing Concert and Piano Concerts will have an additional time for Junior School students commencing at 4.00pm.
Science News YOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR Macinley Butson from TIGS Year 10 has been announced as the SEBEL Young Scientist of the Year at the STANSW (Science Teachers Association of NSW) Awards presented at the University of Wollongong. Macinley made a clean sweep of all categories becoming Best in the State of NSW in all three major award categories. 1. The best project (Year 10 to Year 12) in Innovations and Inventions / Engineering Category. 2. The best project (Year 10 to Year 12) in the MANSW Working Mathematically research project. 3. 1st Place, Best in Category (Year 10 to Year 12) Physics Scientific Investigations Category.
Macinley also took out multiple special awards on the night with these being the SEBEL Furniture - Testing and Evaluation Award and the NMI (National Measurement institute) Measurement prize. She topped off the night by then being awarded the 2016 SEBEL Young Scientist of the Year for the Best Overall Scientific or Engineering Project. Her research and invention was to create a new device which help improve the outcomes for cancer patients who receive radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer. Her invention the “Breast Shield” is designed to reduce unwanted dose being delivered to the contralateral breast (the breast not treated) during the radiotherapy procedure. It has the ability to substantially reduce this dose and therefore provide reduced skin reactions but more importantly, reduce the risk of the patient developing a new cancer in the other breast as a consequence of their treatment at a later stage.
She was then the grand award winner of the SEBEL International ISEF Award where she now has qualified to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair which will be held in Los Angeles, US in May 2017. This event is like the Olympics of the Pre-university science and engineering world. At the INTEL ISEF fair, she will compete for more than 5 million dollars’ worth of prizes and scholarships. Macinley competed in this same ISEF competition earlier this year in Phoenix Arizona US, and received 4th in the world in the section “Physical Energy Engineering”. For her effort at this year’s awards she received prize money and an all-expenses paid trip to the US to compete at ISEF next year.
Senior School TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
on these days, knowing that this is the first day of many that they will draw close to each other for support. That friendships made, both new and old, will hold them in good stead throughout the tumultuous teenage times ahead and quite often beyond. The nervous energy and excitement that radiates around the campus during these orientation days is captivating. A great reminder of what it is like to face something entirely new and to anticipate the unknown. Students use this time familiarise themselves with peers, teachers and school processes which will assist them in approaching Year 7 feeling confident and informed.
Naomi Sullivan Acting Head of Senior School The transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is by no means an easy feat, with each student bringing their own unique expectations, personalities, abilities, fears and hopes to the experience. Catering for such diversity, is of course, integral to the provision of quality education and is what TIGS does so well. Added to this, however, is the challenge of successfully steering students through the multiple differences they are faced with upon transitioning into High School. The change in daily routine, peer group dynamics, responsibilities and teacher interactions can be overwhelming for some and is why the information and opportunities offered to students through our Transition Programme is crucial in facilitating a positive start to Year 7. On Thursday we held the first of three orientation days, providing students with a valuable insight as to what they might expect when they begin High School next year. It is always such a joy to observe the interactions of students
The Integration Unit in the Secondary School works tirelessly to provide essential support to a wide range of students with specific learning requirements from Year 7 to 12. This year, a group of Year 6 students from both our Junior School and several local primary schools were identified to participate in the Transition to High School Programme for Learning Students. This programme delivers important information to students in a small group setting over four weeks, aiming to alleviate many of the fears they may face as they approach High School. Students have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with their new environment and establish positive relationships with key personnel in the school. This programme runs in addition to the Orientation Days involving the whole cohort. I had the pleasure of spending some time with this group and asked how they were feeling about starting High School and attending the Orientation Days. This is what they said: “I’m looking forward to meeting new people and learning new things. I’m nervous about remembering where to go and just being there in general.” “I’m looking forward to Orientation Day because I can meet new friends
and teachers. I’m nervous about remembering things like my friend’s name.” “I’m looking forward to Orientation Day because we get to know our teachers but I’m feeling nervous about meeting new people.” “I’m looking forward to Orientation because you get to try stuff that you do in Year 7.” “I’m looking forward to Orientation Day because I want to do woodwork. I’m feeling nervous about doing assessments.” “I’m looking forward to Orientation Day because I can meet some new people and even might make some new friends. I also get to see some of my friends that used to go to my primary school. I’m feeling a bit nervous about fitting in.” Even within this small group, the diversity becomes evident with one student’s fear being another’s strength. It’s a sample of the melting pot of contrasting emotions and experiences that swirl around on any given day and become particularly evident during the transition process. The genuine care and interest that our expert staff take in navigating students through this period in their life is certainly impressive and one of which to be proud of. I’m looking forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students into the High School next year and working with staff and parents to assist them in reaching their potential.
Naomi Sullivan Acting Head of Senior School
Image from left to right: Nathan Troiani, Robert Martin, Mia Whitehall and Meena Jasim
Year 12 2017 AN UPDATE ON YEAR 12 Over the past three weeks, Year 12 has been engaged in the process of choosing a charity to support for the next 12 months. After a process involving Year Group voting and discussion as a Captaincy Team, we came to a final decision. It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Year 12 charity for 2017 is the Wollongong Homeless Hub. The Wollongong Homeless Hub is a multiservice facility that offers a wide range of initiatives towards helping those less fortunate than us on the streets of Wollongong. These range from regular craft tables for children, a free haircut day every six weeks, access to shower and laundry facilities and breakfast daily, all helping to establish a safe shelter or refuge. The Hub also offers a range of educational workshops based on lifestyle budgeting delivered free of charge for participants. We are incredibly excited about embarking on this meaningful journey over the next 12 months and hopefully through personal active participation in the wide range of programmes, we will see the Wollongong Homeless Hub expand
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Last Friday saw the first cupcake stall that Year 12 held to raise funds for the Hub. We are excited to share that the stall was an absolute success, raising over $700. We’d like to directly extend our gratitude towards our Year Group for their superb baking skills, and their participation running the stall. Also to any staff or students who purchased the cupcakes, we really appreciate your support.
As a School Captain team, we would like to extend our personal congratulations towards the Year 12 cohort for their continual participation and active efforts throughout the day. It really was an extraordinary experience.
On another note, on Thursday 27 October, Year 12 participated in the “Sky’s the Limit” Mini - Olympics for the Disabled. This was an incredibly moving day which saw new connections form amongst the participants and our Year’s cohort. Throughout the day, students were partnered with a participant and helped them reach athletic events on time. There were a range of events participants competed in including sprints, shotput, and vortex throw. A particular highlight was the wheelchair races, which saw the partnership of a student and participant work together
Robert Martin and Mia Whitehall 2017 School Captains Nathan Troiani, Meena Jasim 2017 School Vice Captains
Senior School Sport SPORTS PRESENTATION EVENING As an Olympic year it has been an exciting time of sport for our School and our Nation. Sport has united all Australians. Think back to when you were watching our “golden girl” Emma McKeon bring home gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay. The vibe was electric as everyone united to cheer on our relay team and soak up the raw emotions of our athletes. Many of our students who received awards at our 2016 Sports Presentation Evening on Wednesday 9 November may be dreaming of representing Australia at the Olympics in the not too distant future. There was a beautiful, positive and exciting vibe at our awards evening also. Over 300 people gathered in the IGC to watch over 100 deserving students receive awards in their respective sports. We were also fortunate to have Miss Allana Ferguson, another “golden girl” of Australian Sport. Allana was a graduate from the class of 2010 and was our guest speaker for the night. During Allana’s time at TIGS she was in the Coligan House. Speaking to her teachers she was always a positive role model and highly motivated athlete across a range of sports. You name it and Allana played it! She was one of those students who had a positive easy-going attitude and put her hand up for absolutely everything. She represented our school in AFL, Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Swimming and Touch Football, but she excelled in Athletics and Touch Football. As a Sport Prefect, she successfully balanced her sporting commitments with her HSC and since leaving TIGS, she has become a PDHPE Teacher, while juggling her training and sporting commitments. Allana has gone on to represent Australia in Oz Tag, Rugby 7’s and Rugby League. Allana’s underlying message inspired our students to dream big, to work hard, be positive and never give up. We trust that all students present received that message loud and clear and were inspired by her determination and love of Rugby League.
There were many awards given on the night to our Age Champions, NSW CIS Representatives and NSW All School Representatives. Congratulations to the following students who achieved our major awards for 2016: Illawarra Mercury Team of the Year 2016: U/13 Boys Futsal Team and U/15 Boys Football Team Bill Turner Cup U/13 Boys Futsal Team Zachary Birch, Massimo Forte, Joshua Franco, Ben Giason, Cooper Kerridge, Nathan Molnar, Christian Vujic U/15 Boys Football Team Bill Turner Cup Dean Borbilas, Harry Borbilas, Deniz Celik, Joshua Field, Anthony Krsteski, Michael Kyriakoudes, Trent Ledwidge, Samuel Lendrum, Thomas Main, Eden McCall, Jonathon Michalopoulos, Austin Pallone, Nickita Peros, Luke Wilson, Zachary Winter TIGS Junior Representative Merit Award: Katie Gorham, Nathan Molnar Junior School Sportsperson of the Year 2016: Ben Giason Melinda Sharpe Team Spirit Award 2016: Cartia Taranto Recognition Awards 2016: Ethan Jackson and Nathan De Lutiis These awards recognise the students who have achieved outstanding performance at a national level. Keith McPherson Pratt Junior Sportsperson 2016: James Healey Hurley Trophy Intermediate Sportsperson 2016: James Seal Sportswoman of the Year 2016 (Years 11-12): Elizabeth Martin Sportsman of the Year 2016 (Years 11-12): Harrison Taranto
Thank you to all our dedicated PDHPE Department, our coaches and teachers. In particular, Mr Tregonning, Mr Deck, Mrs Cassidy, Mr Grieve, Mr McIlwraith, Mr Keating, Mr Edgerton, Mr Hatfield, Mr Lawler and Miss Skyring. A special thank you to Mrs Hinch who works tirelessly behind the scenes for all our sporting events including the presentation evening and to Mr Rutty who organises all the transport to get our students to and from sport. It has been an exciting and highly successful year of Sport at TIGS. We congratulate all the award recipients and all other students who have represented TIGS in 2016.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS:
Sarah I’Ons in Year 12 has been nominated as a finalist in the 2016 Jayco Cycling Australia Awards. She is in the running for the Mountain Bike Junior Female Cyclist of the Year and we wish her all the best. http://www.cycling.org. au/News/All-News/finalists-announcedfor-2016-jayco-cycling-australia-awards Tahlia Collinge in Year 8 came 4th in her heat in the Sydney International Junior Women’s Challenge. This was an international event was held on Friday 4 to Sunday 6 November 2016. The surfing event provided 24 junior girl surfers (U/16) the opportunity to compete on the world stage and be a part of the festival.
James Healey Junior Sportsperson of the Year
James Seal - Intermediate Sportsperson of the Year
Ben Giason - Junior School Sportsperson of the Year
Cartia Taranto - Melinda Sharpe Team Spirit Award
Harrison Taranto - Senior Sportsman of the Year
Elizabeth Martin - Senior Sportswoman of the Year
Allana Ferguson - Guest Speaker
Teams of the Year (Futsal U13 and Football U16)
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF THE NEW AWNING
P&F
TIGS PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5.00pm to 6.00pm Tuesday 15 November Goodhew Research Centre (Library) RSVP: pandf@tigs.com.au by Friday 11 November 2016 It’s your P&F – so please come along and have your say and hear about plans for the new awning to be built at the Princes Highway pedestrian entrance to TIGS using funds raised from TIGS Great Fete. Melanie Silburn P&F President
TIGS Foundation COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
* * * APPLICATIONS/RENEWALS CLOSING FOR 2017 * * * Thinking of promoting your business by advertising through our School Community? Applications for 2017 will close on Tuesday 15 November 2016 for inclusion of the business in the directory for the following year. There is an annual fee of $300 per business each calendar year for advertising in the Directory. A TIGS Foundation fundraising initiative, the Business Directory will provide an opportunity to strengthen and tighten the bonds between the School, parents and the businesses contained within the School Community with funds raised from the Business Directory assisting to drive forward the fantastic educational opportunities children will receive here at TIGS. TIGS Foundation would like to acknowledge and thank the businesses from our TIGS community for their support of the Business Directory in 2016 and invite new businesses to the Directory for 2017. For inquiries please contact Lisa Wilson in the Foundation Office on 4220 0264 or email lwilson@tigs.nsw.edu.au TIGS reserves the right to decline any advertisement or request changes before accepting any submissions. To read terms and conditions click here.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
WEEK 6
House Quizzes
1.40pm Wednesday 16 November in the IGC
Year 10 Camp Information Night
5.30pm Thursday 17 November in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library)
Year 7 2017 Orientation 8.40am Friday 8 November in the IGC
WEEK 7
Year 6 Progression Dinner 5.30pm Thursday 24 November in the IGC
WEEK 8
Year 7 Vaccinations Monday 28 November
Year 2 Progression and Infants’ Pageant 10.00am Saturday 3 December