Issue 2TERM II 2014

TI G S�e Illawarra Grammar School

A DAY FOR MUMJunior School Mother’s Day Breakfast

TIGS Great FeteFun for the whole family

NewsletterAcademic Christian Caring

In February I wrote about the exciting developments in education that have been enabled by research in the field of neuroscience. I referred to the experience of a Canadian, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, whose fascinating story was captured in the book The woman who changed her brain.(1)

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young will be presenting her story at TIGS on Friday 27 June at 7:00pm. It is open to all members of the TIGS community and to the general public. Her presentation will be of interest to people with:

• Children of average or above average intelligence that are experiencing learning difficulties;

• An interest in neuroscience and how it is informing educational practice;

• Interest created by her story which is scheduled to be featured on 60 Minutes in the near future.

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young holds both a B.A.Sc in Child Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). This is a remarkable achievement for someone described as having multiple learning difficulties:

“She read and wrote everything backwards, had trouble processing concepts in language, continuously got

lost and was physically uncoordinated.”

In overcoming her learning difficulties she developed what is known as the Arrowsmith Program which:

• Is based on research in neuroscience;

• Recognises that many people have learning dysfunctions because of cognitive deficits caused by how the brain is organised;

• Identifies that most people learn to compensate for learning dysfunctions and live normal lives;

• Recognises that some learning dysfunctions, often in combination, can lead to learning difficulties that are barriers to success in schooling and beyond;

• Prescribes a program of targeted exercises for the brain that strengthens cognitive function in areas of identified deficit;

• Enables successful participants to engage in normal learning because the barriers created by the learning dysfunctions have been remediated.

The Arrowsmith Program has been successful in assisting students overcome learning difficulties related to reading, writing, mathematics, comprehension, logical reasoning, visual memory, auditory memory, dyslexia, non-verbal learning,

auditory processing and attention (ADD & ADHD). Click here for more informaion.

The School is considering adding the Arrowsmith Program to the services already provided to students with learning difficulties. This would commence in 2015 and be a small program limited to a maximum of 10 students that are assessed as benefiting from the program. It will attract an additional fee. A decision to adopt the program will be made after the presentation by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young and will reflect the level of parent interest.

More information about the Arrowsmith Program can be found here.

To book your seat to attend the free information night on June 24, please visit the School’s website or click here.

1. Arrowsmith-Young, B. (2012) The woman who changed her brain Harper-Collins: Sydney

Stephen KinsellaHeadmaster

Headmaster

There is a new term doing the rounds at the moment. I find it quite helpful. It is one of those terms that says it as it is. This is why I find it helpful. One is not left to guess at the meaning. The term is ‘belief blocker’.

A belief blocker is something that gets in the way of us believing something. So, with reference to the Christian faith, a belief blocker is something that prevents someone from believing the main claims of the Christian faith and coming to Jesus.

While the term is new to me, the concept is not. As a young boy I used to play Rugby League. We had a pretty hot team. One of the reasons for that had to do with one of our forwards Greg Allen. Greg’s nickname was ‘Tank’. His nickname was descriptive of his physical presence. Tank was quite well developed for his age. He was formidable in both attack and defense. Tank rarely let anyone past him; and no one really

believed they could get through him. He was a belief blocker and one of the chief reasons we went through the season one year without having a point scored against us.

Sadly, many Australians encounter belief blockers when it comes to the Christian faith. It might be the question of science, or the existence of suffering, or the perceived (and sometimes real) hypocrisy of the church and the failure of Christian leaders. For many people, these issues stand in the way of them being able to fully embrace the Christian faith. They just can’t get through these issues to get to Jesus. What makes this even sadder is that many of these people claim to be interested in spirituality – just not Jesus.

You might have a belief blocker yourself. If you do, can I encourage you to do all that you can to remove that obstacle so you can get to Jesus? There is too much at stake to allow something to come between you and him.

One thing you could do is read around the issue that is getting in the way. If it is the question of science then search out some things that are written by scientists who claim to be Christians and find out how they reconcile their faith in Jesus with their practice of science. Another thing you could do is speak to a Christian friend and ask him or her to help you with your issue. Needless to say, if you don’t have a Christian friend then as the School Chaplain I am more than willing to be that friend.

Whatever you do, don’t allow something – anything – to remain between you and Jesus. In saying this I don’t want to minimise in any way the relevance or significance of what might stand between you and Jesus. I just want to say that the benefits of relationship with Jesus are worth breaking through any barrier to receive.

Rev James RogersChaplain

Chaplain’s MessageBELIEF BLOCKERS

Student engagement is critical to real and significant learning and so it is rewarding at this time of year to see students involved in activities which both engage them and embrace others in our community.

There are many groups of students involved in preparing for this Saturday’s Fete as an extension of their in-class theory. This is authentic learning, where students are involved in and become skilled in a diversity of real activities associated with the planning and implementation of their stall or activity. Communication, collaboration, organisation, critical thinking, IT skills and media literacy – key IB skills – are developed and enhanced. And once the Fete is over the key skill of reflection helps develop metacognitive thinkers who will be empowered to be independent thinkers as they approach their next learning task.

Year 12 are working hard to prepare for their Trivia Night on Friday 23rd May. This is to support their Year 12 Charity, Streetswags and they have been highly engaged in promotion, planning, setting the questions, organising donors, and now in preparing for the evening. It should be a fun night!

Passion and love for The Arts was demonstrated last term in the Music, Dance and Drama Showcase and is now being seen and heard in the rehearsals for our production of ‘The Secret Garden.’ This is a beautiful musical version of a well-loved novel and every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm till 5.00pm we can hear those sounds throughout our campus. We’re all looking forward to seeing and hearing the performances in Week 8 of this Term.

All of these activities are well loved by the TIGS Community and beyond that by the Illawarra community too. We are proud of the great work that our students do, of the wonderful way in which they represent our school and of the care they show for others. Please assist them by supporting their efforts in the weeks to come.

Senior School COMMUNITY

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWSYear 7 to 11 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held in the Goodhew Research Centre from 3:50pm-7:30pm on the following dates:Year 11 – Tuesday, 3 JuneYear 8 – Monday, 16 JuneYear 10 – Monday, 23 JuneYear 9 – Thursday, 26 JuneYear 7 – Wednesday, 23 July

We will be using the booking system Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO) to arrange all interviews.

Parents will be emailed their login details via email on Friday, 23 May. The PTO System will be accessible for bookings from 5.00pm on this date and will close at 8.00am on the day of the interview.

Please ensure the School has a current email address to ensure your login details are sent to the correct place. Parents who do not have an email address listed with the School will be sent their login details via the post. If you have any questions regarding Parent Teacher Interviews please contact Courtney Brooks at cbrooks@tigs.nsw.edu.au

Note: Students who usually access the library after school on these days will be supervised in a classroom.

Monica WattHead of Senior SchoolDeputy Headmaster

TRIVIA NIGHT 2014

As part of their fundraising efforts for the TIGS Year 12 Charity ‘Street Swags’, the 2014 School Captains invite you to attend a Trivia Night.

Date: Friday 23 May 2014 (Week 4 Term II)

Time: 6.30pm – 10.00pm

Location: The Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC)

Cost: 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: ‘S’ for Street Swags

RSVP: Friday 16 May 2014

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 an antipasto platter. These 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! STREET SWAGS Street Swags is a non-for-profit organisation that manufactures durable, discrete bedding for the homeless to alleviate the hardship faced by people in need. The Street Swags are produced by prison inmates who receive a certificate of accreditation to help find employment once released as well as being produced by various community organisations. Street Swags aims to provide temporary shelter for those who are without accommodation. By making a contribution to Street Swags people’s lives are saved from harsh weather elements, vilification and abuse.

No student or persons under the age of 18 are permitted to attend this event.

TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE VISIT TIGS WEBSITE

www.tigs.nsw.edu.au

TIGS CHARITY

Junior SchoolAs I walked into the School and down the driveway early on Tuesday morning I had to stop and gaze in awe at the spectacular sight of the trees with their leaves turning to all the shades of Autumn. The sun was just beginning to shine through the canopy, turning the light golden. It made me think what a remarkable world God has given us to live in – the structures, the symmetry, the laws, the principles, the function and the relationship between all these things. It is for us to wonder over and marvel at.

As parents and teachers we are charged with the responsibility of opening the minds of our own children and our students to all that this can mean. No wonder I enjoy coming to work each day!

The car line pick-up continues to work well. However, I just wanted to mention a couple of things that have been on my mind about child restraints.

The law says that all children under seven years of age must be secured in a child restraint or booster seat when travelling in a vehicle. Babies up to six months of age must be restrained in a rearward facing restraint. Children from six months to under four years of age must be restrained in a rearward facing or forward facing restraint. From four years to under seven years of age a forward facing restraint or booster seat must be used.

You should use a restraint that is appropriate for your child’s age and size. To find out more information please refer to any of the following websites:

• Child Restraint Evaluation Programme• Kids and Traffic• NRMA• Kidsafe

Let’s keep our kids safe!!

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDSWeekly AwardsKD Palakh Garg, Luca BaxaKM Lily Still, Nicole ChoiKP Rhea Khanna, Shlok Murty1WJ Ashton Tregonning, Kalan Taylor1T Matilda Hughes, Harley Adams2C Thomas Saffoury3B Lin Yu Ma, Cody Maynes-Rutty4R Sophie McGuire, Amogh Rao5S Aydin Arapali, Elliot Winn6G Connor Harvey, Sia Gupta

Merit CertificatesAcademicInaaya KermaliLIna LeeAshton TregonningEthan BywaterThomas DevlinNelle-May MakowskiHarley AdamsSarah HutchinsonMatilda HughesRyder LangtonAlexander Attorre

ServiceCharlotte I’OnsAllegra Fock

Personal PresentationAshton Tregonning

CIS Primary Girls Netball CarnivalCongratulations to Selene Chadrawy and Cartia Taranto who were members of the winning team at the CIS Carnival. Both girls were selected into the ‘Possibles’ and only just narrowly missed the team.

NASSA FootballGood luck to the following TIGS Junior Touch Football Team who are participating at the NASSA Football this coming Monday 19 May.

Boys Harrison Kiteley Yaan Keller-Bergmann Hugo Parrish Maxwell Okely Joseph Druett Ryan Osadczuk Thomas Main Aaron Ylias Rory Hanrahan Rory Swainson

GirlsRuby TildenZoe DribbusMargaux ChauvetCartia TarantoCharlotte TregonningSelene ChadrawyMaya SoligoAnnabel MaloufRuby D’RozarioAria Bacic-Johnston

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Dates for your diary:Wednesday 28 May Kinder Open Afternoon (Flying Start) 4.00pm - 4.50pmFriday 30 May NASSA Junior Cross CountryFriday 6 June Pupil Free DayWednesday 18 June - Saturday 21 June Production Performances – IGC

Narelle McRaeActing Head of Junior School

This week, the children had a ball mixing together pancake dough and making pancakes to eat with ice cream and strawberries. They were happy with this activity and it was definitely a high at Extend on this day!

Next week is our “So, You Think You Can Dance!” where the staff will be judging the children with dance moves and the children will also get the chance to judge the staff as we groove!

Our Extend Superstar is: Billy D for remembering to pack up the resources played with.

Our Extend Superstar is Gabriella T for always helping to pack away the activities.

Week 4’s Activities:Monday 19 May:Organised Sports on the PlaylawnFutsal in Rees HallCrazy Craft

Tuesday 20 May:Organised Sports on the PlaylawnSoccer on the Oval Crazy Craft

Wednesday 21 May:Organised Sports-PlaylawnFutsal in Rees HallCrazy Craft Thursday 22 May:Mini Golf“So, You Think You Can Dance!”

Friday 23 May:Dress Ups and Dramatic PlayMovie (G) and Popcorn

ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.auCALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437

TRY TIGS Day Year 5/2014 for entry in Year 7/2016An invitation is extended to all children interested in Year 7 in 2016 at The Illawarra Grammar School. On Friday 30 May 2014, children will experience a day in Year 7 attending classes including Science, Photography, Technology, Languages (Mandarin, Japanese and French) and Outdoor Education. This will allow children to become familiar with the Senior School environment and to give them a greater understanding of the difference between Junior School and Senior School. It will also allow a wonderful opportunity to meet other students who will be in the same year group.

Should you require additional information, please contact Enrolments on 4220 0216 or email: enrolments@tigs.nsw.edu.au

Extend at TIGS

TIGS Prayer Breakfast

Parents, staff and friends are invited to gather to pray for our School community

Tuesday 4 June 20147.30am - 8.20am

TIGS Goodhew Research Centre (School Library)

Breakfast and supervision is available for children

RSVP: Friday 30 May 2014To RSVP please visit www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-a-bookings

AICES HOCKEY AICES Open Hockey championships were held at Newcastle last week. The following students represented NASSA at this event: Margot Allison, Lilli Bennett, Rachel Craft, Chloe Johnston, Teagan Johnston, Isabella Sandy, Maudi Skyring, Brittony Smallhorn, Claire Smallhorn. These girls played exceptionally well and were part of the winning NASSA team who won these championships for the first time. Congratulations to Brittony Smallhorn, Isabella Sandy and Teagan Johnston for their selection in the AICES Open Girls Hockey team. Thankyou to Ms Baird for taking the girls overnight and coaching the successful NASSA team.

AICES RUGBY On Monday May 12, Angus Pryde and Evan Jenkins represented NASSA Under 16’s Rugby team at the AICES rugby trials. Both students performed admirably and have been placed in the shadow squad for AICES.

NASSA NETBALL GALA AND SELECTION DAY PHOTOOn Wednesday 7 May, three teams represented TIGS at The NASSA Netball Gala Day at Coronation Park, Minto.

Year 7 TeamCongratulations to all the girls on their results for the day, working hard to finish fourth overall. They demonstrated perseverance and developed their teamwork as the day progressed. The team consisted of the following players:Annalise ChadrawyKyra KingMary Bul

Sarah JansenRuby CrandellHeidi RogersAlanieta KennedyFrancesca Lambert

The Under 15’s TeamThe girls started the day with a convincing win, proving they were strong contenders within their age division, going on to finish fourth overall. Their determination, grace and humour was commendable. The team consisted of the following players:Mia WhitehallRenee ThomsonChloe LavalleAlexis HubbleHolly KitelyKlara ZecevicRuby PalloneTaylah WhiteGrace Fitch

The Open’s TeamThis team also produced a range of results within their division, working hard against strong competition to finish sixth overall. The girls drew on their experience to demonstrate effective teamwork and ball skills while performing with good spirit and sportsmanship. The consisted of the following:Kristen ChadrawyJacqueline ConnorStephanie ShalalaAlex LavalleBrenda TekkolBreanna AnastasAleksija SmithSimone Lindsay

Congratulations to Ruby Pallone who was selected to play in the Under 15’s NASSA Netball Team. This team played at Hills on Friday 9 May, and took out the title of Under 15’s Champions. Ruby’s contribution within this team was integral to their success and she was deservingly selected in the AICES Netball Team. Well done Ruby on this fantastic achievement.

We would like to thank Nichole Anastas and Naomi Sullivan for coaching and sharing their knowledge and experience.

CROSS COUNTRY PHOTOCongratulations to Kogara House on their win at the Cross Country first day back this term. Students had the opportunity to compete for their House as well as socialise and catch up with friends at the Kembla Joggers Course.House Results1st Kogara2nd Aranda3rd Wolgal4th Coligan

Cross Country Age Champions12 Year Girls1st Claire Smallhorn2nd Archita Sitharthan3rd Claire Nguyen

13 Year Girls1st Ashley Dribbus2nd Benae Kuiper3rd Emma Franco

14 Year Girls1st Rebekah Hutton2nd Georgia Robson3rd Ellen Manson

15 Year Girls1st Elizabeth Martin2nd Natasha Mullany3rd Juliet Stanton

16 Year Girls1st Teagan Johnston2nd Emily I’Ons3rd Margot Allison

17 Year Girls1st Maudie Skyring2nd Roisin Concannon3rd Bridget Mullany

12 Year Boys1st Anthony Krsteski2nd Logan Davis3rd Finn McLaren

13 Year Boys1st Austin Pallone2nd Jonathon Michalopoulos3rd Eden McCall

14 Year Boys1st James Seal2nd Caleb Grace3rd Joshua Fullerton-Harvey

15 Year Boys1st Harrison Taranto2nd Nicholas Gulaj3rd Nicholas Kyriacoudes

16 Year Boys1st Angus Pryde2nd Ali Sawan3rd Mathew Galanti

17 Year Boys1st Cameron Barrett2nd Jesse Price3rd Thomas Goodhew

18 Year Boys1st Alexander Seal2nd Hamish Paine3rd Harrison Steele

A team of nearly 100 students represented the School at the NASSA Cross Country, at Macarthur Anglican School in Cobbity. Our TIGS students all ran to the best of their efforts and were wonderful ambassadors for our school.

The competition grows greater each year and the final results are based on each student’s result. It is a team effort and for those students who do not run regularly or competitively our results were exceptional. Congratulations to all students as TIGS won:

NASSA Overall Champion School, NASSA Intermediate Shield and the NASSA Senior Shield

Well done to the following students for their podium finishes on the day:Ashley Dribbus 12 G 1st

Sport SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT

Rebekah Hutton 14G 2ndElizabeth Martin 15G 2ndTeagan Johnston 16G 1stEmily I’Ons 16G 2ndMaudi Skyring 17G 1stRoisin Concannon 17G 2ndAnthonuy Krsteski 12B 2ndLogan Davis 12B 3rd James Seal 14B 1stCaleb Grace 14B 3rdAngus Pryde 16B 1stCameron Barrett 17B 2ndAlexander Seal 18B 1stHamish Paine 18B 3rd

34students came in the top ten and will represent the school at the AICES Cross Country at Macarthur Anglican School on Thursday 29 May. We wish them all the best at this event.

YEAR 7 – 10 SPORTTuesdays Cardio Boxing 3.30pm - 4.30pm TIGS H Block

Hangdog Climbing 3.30pm - 4.30pm Hangdog Auburn Street Wollongong

Squash/Lawn Bowls 3.30pm - 4.30pm Collegians Sporting Complex (ORB)

Hip Hop 3.30pm - 4.30pmTIGS Begbie

Taekidoaki Martial Arts 3.30pm - 4.30pm TIGS Rees Hall

Basketball 3.30pm - 4.30pm TIGS IGC

Thursday AM Rowing (Term II only) 6.45am - 9.00am Illawarra Boat Sheds

Boot Camp 7.00am - 8.00am University of Wollongong Recreation Centre

PM Tennis 3.30pm - 4.30pm Beaton Park Tennis Courts

Run for Fitness 3.30pm - 4.30pm TIGS Oval/local area

Trampoline 3.30pm - 4.30pm Hangtime, Coniston

Athletics 3.30pm - 4.30pm Kerryn McCann Athletics Track

Beaton ParkIf students or parents are unsure about which sport their child is doing it can be found on the student’s timetable, accessible on edumate. If your son or daughter has been exempt an email has been sent to parents to advise them of this.

If the Sport occurs off the School premises a bus will bring students back to school in time to catch the 5.00pm north and south buses. These buses will leave from the IGC car park. If it is a morning sport, buses will bring students back to school in time for the start of the School day.

For any questions regarding sport please contact Mrs Melinda Sharpe or Mrs Leonie Hinch on 42200258 or email msharpe@tigs.nsw.edu.au

Sport SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT continued....

TIGS GREAT FETE

Dear friend of TIGS

Unfortunately there will be NO parking available on the School grounds on Fete day. However, to help relieve parking and traffic congestion, TIGS will once again be running a free shuttle bus service from 9.45am to 3.15pm that can both pick you and your family up and drop you back. Just be certain to park as close to either of the two routes below and flag down a TIGS bus as you see it come past.

Two TIGS busses will be continuously circling with an expected 15 – 20 minute space between services. Jump on board to enjoy another fantastic TIGS Great Fete.

PLEASE also take care that when parking you have left the appropriate space for driveways, keeping them clear at all times.

The two bus routes are:

1- WESTERN BUS ROUTE

2- EASTERN BUS ROUTE

Thank you for your cooperation.

The Illawarra Grammar School 4220 0200

The GreatFete Transport

The GreatFete

Saturday 17 MAY 10AM to 3PM THE ILLAWARRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL

LIVE Wall Mural Display

Cloakroom

FREE Bus Shuttle Service Drop off and Pick Up

Visitor Information

First Aid

Krispy Kreme

Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC) / Hall

School Performers 10am – 1pmCaféCakesCupcakesCountry FareSticky Date PuddingsIndian Food

Senior SquareFace PaintingFairy FlossPopcornLoom BandsCafé Plant Stall

Library LawnCircus SkillsParasol PaintingBubble WandsMASH tentIllawarra Pony Parties

Begbie Outside StageCommunity Performances 10am – 1pmSchool Performers 1pm – 3pm

H Block / BazaarBooks, CDs, DVDsSecond-hand Clothes etcSecond-hand School UniformsToysWhite ElephantBottle StallCraft StallGift BasketsShow Bags & Lucky Dips

OvalRidesMobile ATMCoffee Van

Tennis CourtFooty TossPutt PuttLoop Toss

Goodhew Research Centre / Library

Devonshire TeaHealthy Eating DisplayCalligraphy DisplayArt DisplayCantilena Singers & Junior StringsBlood Pressure Checks

Food Fair/CourtyardSouvlakiSausage SizzleNachosHot DogsJapanese NoodlesOutback SteakhouseSpit RoastMilkshakes, Iceblocks, SpidersDrinks

TIGS Foundation Silent AuctionWine Raffle

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2014 SCHOOL PRODUCTION

18 JUNE - 21 JUNE 2014TICKETS$15 Concession $25 Adult

Tickets available for purchase online visit TIGSwww.tigs.nsw.edu.au

Music by Lucy SimonBook & Lyrics by Marsha NormanBased on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH INC.

TIGS 2014 School Production Tickets now on sale! Visit TIGS website

TIGS BIGGEST MORNING TEAHello Friends

It is time to get together and have some fun while we raise money at our biggest morning tea yet. On Wednesday 21 May 9.30am, come to our delicous high tea at the Lagoon!!

The Cancer Council do so much to support those who are challenged with cancer and it is a great opportunity for you to support an important cause.

Hosted by Wave FM dont miss out on hearing inspiring guest speakers and your chance to win lots of fabulous prizes including a coffee machine and a weekend getaway!!

Please RSVP by purchasing a ticket online http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=47903&bof=1 or contact Mary Shalala 0423 190560

RSVP essential for catering.

Hope to see you there!!

Mary Shalala

Wednesday 21 May 20149.30am to 11.30am

The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

$25 per personIncludes high tea - platters of sweets/savouries and tea/coffees

TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE VISIT TIGS WEBSITEwww.tigs.nsw.edu.au/events-a-bookings/online-bookings

RSVP EssentialOn line ticket sales close Monday 19 May

For more information or last minute tickets please contact

Mary Shalala - Text 0423190560 Email mary@gig.net.au

Join us for a great morning filled with fun, great prizes and an inspiring guest speaker. All family and friends are welcome!

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation please feel free to leave it at either the Junior School or Senior School reception in a clearly marked envelope. All cheques are to be made payable to the Cancer Council.

BIGGEST MORNING

TEA

Well Done!MUNA ROTARYWe had a great day at the MUNA sponsored by West Wollongong Rotary. We were very well represented by Emily I’ons, Tahlia Jackson and Maddie Hah. We were beaten by Sydney Boys High!! Tahlia won second best speaker out of over 80 students. We represented Israel and Tahliah’s resolution was about Israel’s legal rights in the West Bank and Palestine so she did very well indeed.

Helen McCall

ROSTRUM VOICE OF YOUTH PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONCongratulations to Jana Massingham on winning her Junior division of the Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition at Smith’s Hill this evening. She spoke on the topic, ‘A Valuable Legacy’. She will now represent our region in the next level of this competition in Sydney.

Emily I’Ons, Marie Russo, Robert Martin and Florencia Di Martino also delivered excellent speeches at this event. Please congratulate them also.

Margaret Dubowski

The Woman Who Changed Her BrainAs the creator of one of the first practical treatment applications in using the principles of neuroplasticity, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young is recognised as a pioneer. Her experiences not only led to the groundbreaking Arrowsmith Program, but the genesis of her international bestseller, The Woman Who Changed Her Brain.

Arrowsmith-Young holds a B.A.Sc in Child Studies from the University of Guelph and a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto.

In her presentation entitled “The Arrowsmith Program: Addressing Learning Difficulties—A Cognitive Approach,” Barbara Arrowsmith-Young will talk about her journey of discovery, the lines of research she combined, and the outcomes achieved over her 35 years as an educator and researcher.

She will describe a number of learning difficulties, from those that impact the learner in school to those that affect us in life. The focus will be on learning difficulties that impact academic performance such as reading and writing, and some of the outcome studies demonstrating cognitive and academic performance change in these areas as a result of students engaging in the Arrowsmith Program’s cognitive exercises. There will be a book signing after the event and the opportunity to register your interest in the establishment of the Arrowsmith Program at TIGS.

Friday 27 June 7.00pm to 8.30pm

FREE Presentation The Arrowsmith Program

Venue: TIGS The Illawarra Grammar Centre (IGC)

For more information or to book your ticket please visit www.tigs.nsw.edu.au

An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Hosting

BARBARA ARROWSMITH

YOUNG

WEEK 3The TIGS Great Fete

10.00am - to 3.00pm Saturday 17 May

WEEK 4Pop Up Review Evening

5.00pm Tuesday 20 May in the Goodhew Research Centre

TIGS Biggest Morning Tea9.30am Tuesday 21 May at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

School Captains Trivia Night6.30pm Friday 23 May in the IGC

WEEK 5P-12 String Concert

6.30pm Wednesday 28 May in Recital Room

Try TIGS DayFriday 30 May

UPCOMING EVENTS

DATE CHANGES Please note the following amendments have been made to the School calendar.

• The Piano Concert which was originally scheduled on 11 June will now be held on 4 June.• The Strings Concert which was originally scheduled on 4 June will now be held on 28 May.