Year 4 on an excursion to the Wollongong Art Gallery

ISSUE 6TERM I 2016

NewsletterAcademic Christian Caring

HeadmasterFOUNDATION HEADMASTER REV RICHARD BOSANQUET 1958 -1965

It is with sadness that I advise the TIGS community of the passing of the School’s Foundation Headmaster, Rev Richard Bosanquet.

Rev Bosanquet was born and educated in Sydney. He served in the Army during World War II and after demobilisation he trained as a clergyman at Moore Theological College. He served in a number of parishes within the Anglican Diocese of Sydney before being appointed as a Chaplain at Shore School.

His appointment as Foundation Headmaster of The Illawarra Grammar School was made in 1958 in preparation for the first day of lessons on 3 February 1959. Supported by two members of staff and the Rector of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Rev Roy Gray, the School commenced with 28 boys.

The challenge of starting a new school with a small number of students, inexperienced staff, borrowed facilities and a sometimes less than helpful Diocese was considerable. He had a clear understanding of the importance of education and the need for this to be delivered within the context of the Christian faith which sustained him during these exhausting and often difficult foundational years.

During his tenure the blueprint of a TIGS education was drawn and much of what we take for granted today was set in place under his leadership. Established during this time were our:

• School Motto based on Psalm 84:7 de virtute in virtutem (From Strength to Strength)

• School Hymn - Soldiers of Christ• Crest, featuring

• Word of God, central to all we do, learn and understand

• Cedar tree – strength of character and uprightness

• Golden ox head (or Illawarra Short Horn) symbolic of service

• The Cedar Tree and the Illawarra Short Horn are also symbolic of the place of TIGS in the Illawarra community.

• The House system• Partnership with parents• Commitment to the development

of the whole child,

It was my privilege to meet Rev Bosanquet on three occasions, most recently when I recorded an interview with him during which he reflected on the early years of the School. This interview is available on TIGS website.

I have two memories of Rev Bosanquet that readily come to mind when I think of his contribution to our School. The first is the photo of him on a bulldozer clearing the land on which the School is now situated. Without his commitment and the support of the equally committed band of foundation parents to establishing the School, TIGS would not have survived these early years. I am so glad that operating a bulldozer is no longer part of the role description for a Headmaster at TIGS.

I also remember his gracious, godly manner and his sense of humour. His selection as the man to establish the School was clearly a masterstroke. There remains great affection for him by his former students that has not waned over the last 57 years.

His vision for the School is summed up well by his concluding remarks to his 1960 Headmaster’s report when he said, using the School’s cedar doors (still used as the entrance to the Main Office) as a metaphor:

“It is my earnest prayer that as boys (it was a boys’ school then) enter the door of the school they may come to know personally the One who called Himself the Door. We are convinced that unless a boy is directed to the ‘Door’ and directed by Jesus Christ, his life will lack the highest and best direction it can have, for Jesus Christ is the Door to true wisdom, to wholesome living, to true manhood and to eternal life.”

Stephen KinsellaHeadmaster

HeadmasterFOUNDATION HEADMASTER REV RICHARD BOSANQUET 1958 -1965

Jesus was never too far from controversy. In John chapter 5 we find him locked in a disagreement with the Jewish religious leaders of his day:

“You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.” (John 5.39-40)

Jesus effectively says to the religious leaders that they didn’t know their Bibles. Ouch! He was referring to what we now call the Old Testament. He makes the startling claim that even those Scriptures testify about him such that if we don’t see him there we don’t really understand the Scriptures.

I’ve gained a fresh appreciation of just how present Jesus is in the Old Testament through teaching a unit on the life of Joseph (Genesis 37-50) to Year 6 this term.

Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and sold into Egypt for a bag of silver. In Egypt he was thrown into jail for something he didn’t do; he was essentially abandoned to death. But he experiences a resurrection of sorts. Having a reputation for interpreting dreams he is called out of his dungeon by the Pharaoh to interpret a dream that had been troubling him. The dream foretold seven years of bounty which would be followed by seven years of

want. Joseph’s advice was to store up the excess produce in the good years to sustain life during the years of want. Pharaoh accepts this advice and puts Joseph in charge of its administration. People come to Joseph to receive grain. Joseph is a life giver – a saviour. Joseph’s brothers also come. In a beautiful scene Joseph reveals himself to them and assures them he would not avenge his betrayal. Here’s his reasoning:

“Do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.” (Genesis 45.5)

Similarly, Jesus was betrayed by his brothers (fellow Jews) for a bag of silver, even though he hadn’t done anything wrong. He was abandoned to death on a cross and buried. But three days later he rose from the dead and now offers to breathe life – even eternal life - by his Spirit into all who come to him. Remarkably, what seemed like a random act of evil was a part of God’s plan to give life to all, even to those who had betrayed Jesus. Here’s how the apostle Peter, Joseph-like, puts it in the first ever Christian sermon:

“This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men ... This Jesus, God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at

the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.” (Acts 2.23, 32-33)

Like Joseph, Jesus, was (is!) a life giver – a saviour. And it is this we remember and celebrate at Easter. I hope you will take time to do that this Easter and be greatly refreshed in your remembrance of him.

Rev James Rogers

Chaplain’s MessageFROM JOSEPH TO JESUS

Rev James Rogers Chaplain

VALERev Richard Bosanquet

When he concluded his tenure as Headmaster in December 1965 the School Council paid tribute to his contribution to TIGS with the following words:

“No praise could be too great for the devotion and hard work of Mr Bosanquet during the seven years of his position as first Headmaster of the School. It was not an easy task to begin a school with nothing but a few boys and a small, untried staff to assist him. There was the additional handicap of conducting the School for the first year in borrowed buildings at St Mark’s – but all these problems were faced with cheerfulness and courage.

He laid solid foundations both scholastically and spiritually and he will be remembered most of all for his love of the boys themselves.”

Rev Richard Bosanquet died on 6 March 2016, aged 95. He is survived by his children Marcia, John, Stephen and Patricia. A memorial service is planned to be held at the Shore School Chapel on Saturday 28 May at 11.00am (to be confirmed).

We give thanks to God for the life of Richard Bosanquet and for his contribution to the School.

Stephen KinsellaHeadmaster

HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES – Year 4 excursion to Wollongong City Council Buildings

Year 4’s excursion to the Wollongong Council Chambers, Library and Art Gallery was a great way to finish our first UOI. The children enjoyed the Council Chamber experience and Vera, our council guide, was impressed by their knowledge during Q&A sessions.

The Mock Council was an exciting way for the children to develop a clear understanding of how decisions are made for the community. 4R acted as Councillors and voted on whether we should keep our rock pools. The children’s responses were thoughtful, caring and reflective. The final vote was ‘yes’. 4M suggested a waterslide in MacCabe Park. The final vote was ‘no’. 4Y suggested adventure parks in the Wollongong area. The final vote was ‘yes’. 4R were also treated to an informative and entertaining impromptu meeting with Wollongong’s Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery.

The Library, ‘a behind the scenes perspective’, surprised the children. The size of the Library and its form and function were highlights of the tour and the children asked many intelligent questions. Like Despereaux Tilling, Year 4 students braved the Library dungeon and saw where new books arrived to be processed and packaged up for home care visits. A history in photos and newspapers of TIGS was also an exciting discovery for students.

Skye’s art workshop in the Art Gallery involved children drawing portraits with their eyes closed, using a continuous line. Lots of laughter filled the art room as children opened their eyes

to reveal their strange creations. The portraits were interesting, to say the least, but when Skye introduced colour the children started to realise the goal of abstract art – the final result was wonderful!

Student questions and comments throughout the day;

Diya: Stewart Park’s playground facilities are awesome!

Ryder: This is the best library ever. I didn’t know it was a CD library too!

Daniel: I like that there are all different types of books, books on sharks.

Victoria: The Wollongong Council get money from rates.

Tania: (to the Lord Mayor) Did you think about wanting to be a Lord Mayor when you were young?

Ruby: (looking at an aerial shot of Wollongong from 1937) Why would you want a farm in Wollongong?

Ashika: If a Council vote is tied, what happens?

Diya and Jessica: (looking at the original Mercury newspaper) It doesn’t have any pictures!

Billy: How often do you update the electoral role?

Anika: I liked drawing with my eyes closed.

Jamaya: It was fun to see TIGS in the 1960s.

Junior School

Judi NealyDeputy Headmaster,

Head of Junior School

CLASS AWARDSKD Joshua Mumford, Floyd Stephenson

KH Tayla Weeks, Megh Gupta

KP Ideen Hashemi, Eva Still

1M Addison Tarrant, Hollis Bridgeman-Law

1S Matilda Pead, Neel Shetty

1Y Maddison Tonkin, Aushada Ranamuka Rallage

2Mc Logan Chen, Lotte van Oijen

2M Amaan Vakil, Saxon Gerovasilis

2T Aahan Rakheja, Connor Hutchinson

3C Cate Giason, Harley Adams

3G Toby Jinks, Charlotte I’Ons, Estella Loeser

3R Joanne Park, Samuel Lowe

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCEOn Friday 18 March the Junior School will once again acknowledge and celebrate the National Day of Action Against Bullying And Violence. TIGS has been involved in this event for the past three years.

This annual day is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools and encourages all students to ‘take a stand together’ against bullying and violence in schools, the classroom and beyond.

So what is Bullying?

• an on-going misuse of power in a relationship

• repeated verbal, physical or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm

• can involve an individual or a group

• can happen in person, online and be obvious or hidden

Some conflicts between children are a normal part of growing up and are to be expected. Single incidents and conflicts or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are NOT considered bullying, even though they may be upsetting and need to be resolved.

So what is Violence?

• The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against another person(s) that results in psychological harm, injury or in some cases death

• Involves provoked and unprovoked acts and can be a single incident, a random act or can occur over time

So what are the Signs?

Your child’s behaviour can change for a variety of reasons. However, the following signs could indicate your child is being bullied…..

• not wanting to go to school or participate in school activities

• does not appear to have friends• is missing belongings• has torn clothing• has become fearful and anxious• has more mood swings, and is

crying more• has a drop in academic

performance• has poorer health and changes in

sleep habits• has increased negative

self-perception

So what can you Do?

• consider what you know about your child and the details of the situation to make the best decision for your child

• let your child know that you will take bullying seriously and that you encourage them to report it to the school

• stay calm and positive• talk with your child• be a role model for your child• do NOT advise your child to fight

with the other child• report the bullying to the school• seek help for your child to improve

his/her social skills• discuss CYBERSAFETY with your

child and what they can do to be safe online

• stay informed

So what HELP is available?

• Bullying No Way • Cybersmart • Dept. of Communications • Think U Know • eheadspace • My Child • Raising Children • Parents Helpline

Our aim is to help deliver the powerful messages that bullying and violence are NEVER okay and ‘Take a stand together’ – Bullying NO Way! to the whole school community.

3S Thomas Partland, Fergus Dutch

4M Ashika Bahl, Adil Qureshi

4R Hamish Dutch, Ruby Coleman-Stone

4Y Cohen Sawyer, Anika Rindani

5H Ashley Armstrong, Loren Yusuf

5S Charlotte Palmisano, Tom Bradley

6A Elizabeth Michelmore, Faisal Syed

6C Nicholas Chiaverini, Charlotte Atkinson

6K Alexandra Wall, Elyse Calleja

Greg LanyonHead of Senior School

Being Principled, Open-minded and Caring are three qualities of an IB learner and form part of the IB Learner Profile. They are critical elements in promoting a culture within a school that can be effective in combating bullying. In the IB Learner Profile each quality is described as follows:

• Principled – Students are honest, fair, just and full of integrity. They strive to solve their own problems and to take responsibility for their own actions.

• Open-minded – Students understand and embrace other cultures. They recognise and celebrate their own backgrounds and learn tolerance for others.

• Caring – Students actively care about others and participate in active service.

One of the benefits of becoming an IB school, as well as being a Christian faith based school, is that these values are naturally incorporated into student learning. There are also a number of school initiatives that reinforce this learning.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) in the Senior School has been active in raising awareness about bullying issues and promoting a culture against bullying in all its forms. During 2015, the SRC was one of the stakeholders consulted in redrafting the Student Anti-bullying Policy and Plans. They made a number of great suggestions, which have been incorporated into the final policy. This policy is now available for students and parents to read on the school website.

In the School’s policy, the definition used to describe bullying behavior is “repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological behaviour that is harmful and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons.” Cyberbullying refers to “bullying behaviours using information and communication technologies.” There are also some behaviours, which, although they might be unpleasant or distressing, are not necessarily bullying. These include mutual conflict or single episodes of nastiness, aggression or social rejection. These would be dealt with using the School’s Discipline policy. More details of the types of behaviours that might constitute bullying are incorporated in the Student Anti-bullying Policy and Plans.

One of the initiatives that has come out of the policy is the new leadership role of Student Wellbeing Prefect. This group has presented useful advice on assembly this year, for students who may feel that they are the victims of bullying and empowering those who are bystanders. This promotion coincided with the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence for schools around Australia on Friday 18 March. Our school has joined this national initiative.

The Student Wellbeing Programme being taught in Years 7 to 10 also incorporates the explicit teaching of skills that equip students to better understand themselves and empathise with others. An integral component of the Programme relates to their use of social media and the potential benefits and possible harm that may be caused by its inappropriate or unethical use. The PDHPE curriculum also has units of work in Year 8 specifically related to anti-bullying.

There are also now many good resources available to parents and students online. Two of the best available are the Bullying. No Way! website and the National Centre Against Bullying website, both of which have sections devoted to information for students, parents and schools. If you ever have concerns about bullying at school make sure that you contact the Dean of Year for advice.

Senior School ANTI-BULLYING @ TIGS

EASTER SERVICE

DATE CHANGE

Please note that the Senior School Easter Service will now be held on Wednesday 23 March instead of Tuesday 22 March

Senior School Sport2016 AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS

A team of six TIGS students headed to Thredbo last weekend to compete in the 2016 Australian Interschool Mountain Bike Riding Championships. Our team enjoyed the perfect conditions for the practice session on Friday morning and felt prepared to take on their various events that commenced Friday afternoon and concluded Sunday afternoon.

There were over 400 participants across the various age divisions, competing over the weekend. Despite some challenging weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday our students achieved the following results:

Duel CompressorLucas Heidrich 8th Division 2Lachlan Negus 41st Division 2Brendan Hardie 68th Division 2Dylan Gow 8th Division 3Joseph Druett 35th Division 3

DownhillLucas Heidrich 14th Division 2Dylan Gow 7th Division 3Joseph Druett 30th Division 3

Cross-country Brendan Hardie 54th Division 2Joseph Druett 8th Division 3Dylan Gow 9th Division 3Harrison Webb 17th Division 3

TIGS Netball ClubThis year we have three teams competing in the Illawarra District Netball Association across various age divisions. Training is Friday afternoon at TIGS and games take place at various times on Saturdays. We are still looking for senior girls from Years 10-12 to help our Cadets Team. This team plays at 1.30pm or 3.00pm. Please see Mrs Lane ASAP if you are interested.

AICES SWIMMING CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH 2016AICES swimming carnival is fast approaching. Our swimmers competing in individual events will be travelling to Homebush via private transport: Aria Bacic-Johnston, Alice Fox, Timothy Gaynor, Laura Gibbons, James Healey, Daniel Jiang, Kyra King, Amy Logan, Jana Massingham, Omar Matar, and Georgia Robson.

Due to ArtsFest our competitors swimming only in relays will travel via minibus to Homebush at 11.30am from TIGS. These students are crucial to our team’s success in the relays: Olivia Barber, Austin Pallone, Griffin Spicknall, Iluka Budai, Amy Gibbons, Joseph Druett, Daniel Laing, Joshua Buchanan, Cartia Taranto and Ethan Havadjia. We wish all our swimmers the best at AICES.

Congratulations to the following students who are competing at the National Age Championships in Adelaide: Kelsey Cresswell, Nathan De Lutiis and Ethan Dorrian-Nancarrow. We look forward to hearing their results from this prestigious Australian competition.

CO-CURRICULAR WINTER SPORT TERM II AND TERM III Co-curricular sport choices have taken place this week. Students will be allocated their sport in Week 8 and will receive a permission note for the sport they have been allocated. Please ensure that the permission note is returned by Friday Week 9 so that we can finalise venues and transport.

TAPWe are currently taking expressions of interest for students wishing to attend the Talented Athletes Programme (TAP). Interested students are requested to complete the expression of interest survey on the OLLE TAP page. To access this page, students need to go to the OLLE Sports Page. Click on the TAP picture and then complete the Expression of Interest Survey at the bottom of the page. New students will be included into TAP for our Winter Sports.

UP AND COMING SPORTS EVENTS

Monday 21 March U/16 AICES Hockey

Wednesday 23 MarchCIS Girls Football Cup

Tuesday 29 March CIS U/16 Girls Hockey

$700MAJOR PRIZE COMPRISES OF:

$400 recording time at Silver Sound Recording Studio

$300 voucher at Haworth Music Centre

SAT 21 MAY1.00pm to 3.00pm

OF THE

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

+ All Band members must be currently attending High School

+ Agree to the Entry Requirements

+ Entries close Sunday 24 April

TO APPLY

+ You will need a band name, a proposed set list of 2-3 songs

and a 3 minute audition video

+ Complete the online application and submit your audition video

Showcase your talents to the crowds at TIGS Great Fete as you compete for the title of 'Best Band'!

Free

to Enter!

SPONSORS:

MAJOR

PR IZE

Entries close Sunday 24 April

For more information and to apply online please visit TIGS website

www.tigs.nsw.edu.au

Luggage NewsJOIN US ON THE FRENCH STUDY TOUR - New Caledonia 2016!Where? New Caledonia

When? Thursday 29 September to Thursday 6 October

Who? Current French students from Year 9 to Year 11

Why? Learn about francophone culture and the French language in an authentic way

How? Live with a French speaking family, attend French lessons in a colonial setting, tour the sights of the island, discover cultural similarities or differences and take yourself beyond your comfort zone

How much? Estimated $2,750- $2,900

An Information Evening will be held on Thursday 31 March 2016 at 5.30pm in MG2

Any queries or expressions of interest are to be submitted by the end of Term I to dpreviati@tigs.nsw.edu.au

Parent Teacher InterviewsYEAR 7 MEET THE TEACHER5.30pm Tuesday 22 March in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

YEAR 12 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS4.00pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 6 April in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

Uniform Shop NoticeWINTER UNIFORMSPlease note that students in Kindergarten, Year 7 and Year 11 who require a winter uniform should visit the Uniform Shop for fittings from Week 8 until the end of term.

P&F NewsYEAR 8 MUM’S DINNERWHERE: Murphy’s Bar and Grill - 179 Princes Highway, Unanderra

WHEN: Friday 1 April, 2016

TIME: 7.00pm

COST: $55 per person - includes shared entree, choice of main and dessert with Tea and Coffee. Drinks may be purchased at the bar at your own cost. Please see website for full menu listing www.murphysbarandgrill.com.au.

RSVP: Monday 28/3/16.

PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.

Kim Main – 0414842816 or kimmain@bigpond.com

TIGS FOUNDATIONTIGS FOUNDATION AGM 2016All members are cordially invited to attend the TIGS Foundation Annual General Meeting.

If you know others who are interested in the work of TIGS Foundation or have been part of the Foundation’s history, we would welcome their attendance as a guest.

When: Wednesday 16 March 2016Where: Goodhew Research Centre (Library - Entrance via Powell Street)Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm Welcome drinks and canapés, 7.00pm - 8.00pm AGMDress: Smart casualRSVP: 10 March 2016Phone: Lisa Wilson (Foundation Coordinator) 4220 0264Email: foundation@tigs.nsw.edu.au

FOR APPLICATIONS CLICK HERE

TO SEE BUSINESSES IN THE DIRECTORY

CLICK HERE

BUSINESS DIRECTORYHave you been online recently to visit the new initiative of TIGS Foundation? TIGS Community Business Directory enables TIGS families to promote their business/s by advertising their details on the TIGS website.

There is an annual fee of $300 per business each calendar year for advertising in the Directory. Applications are currently being taken.

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.

If you are interested and would like to be involved please phone, Lisa Wilson on 4220 0264 or Joanne Danckwardt 0426 264 771, or email: foundation@tigs.nsw.edu.au

TIGS reserves the right to decline any advertisement or request changes before accepting any submissions.

2015 EVENT PHOTOS The images of the following 2015 events are now available for you to view and/or download.

These images can only be accessed by following the links below.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Year 3 to 6 Presentation EveningInfants Pageant

SENIOR SCHOOL

ArtsFestYear 7 to 11 Presentation DayYear 10 FormalYear 12 FormalYear 12 Graduation

WHOLE SCHOOL

Sports Presentation NightSchool Production – Beauty and the BeastA Christmas Celebration

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEEK 8Vaccinations

Monday 21 March for Year 7

Year 7 Meet the Teacher5.30pm Tuesday 22 March in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

Senior School Easter Service 1.40pm Wednesday 23 March in the IGC

Junior School Easter Service12.10pm Thursday 24 March in Rees Hall

Good Friday Friday 25 March

WEEK 9Easter Monday

Monday 28 March

ArtsFestWednesday 30 March

ArtsFest Showcase7.00pm Friday 1 April in the IGC

WEEK 10Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews

4.00pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 6 April in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library)

Junior School Cross Country10.00am Friday 8 April at Kembla Joggers, West Dapto