Co curricular activities sport Terms I II III and IV

Senior School

Co-curricular Activities

THE ARTS

Questions on The Arts can be directed to Mrs M Douglas on 4220 0249 or [email protected]

Ballet Masterclass

Day and Time:

Contact:

In keeping with the high quality of the dance training at TIGS and the increasing participation of our students in both curricular and co-curricular dance programs, the TIGS Ballet Masterclass was introduced to offer the benefits of Ballet training to all TIGS Dance students and enthusiasts. The muscles targeted by Classical Ballet technique are unique to Ballet, and not developed by other forms of physical activity. TIGS Ballet MasterClass will provide a strong foundation for all other forms of dance, particularly for the Dance elective and HSC Dance courses. Learning Ballet is a great confidence builder, and promotes self-discipline. It also gives students a sense of movement, rhythm and an appreciation of musical accompaniment. MasterClass is taught by industry professionals and highly qualified Ballet experts to allow students to experience the discipline of Classical Ballet to its fullest potential.

Capture Club

Day and Time: Thursday 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Mrs D Goodman

At Capture Club the budding photographer can capture eye-catching videos or photographs using digital

cameras, learn to edit what has been captured in iPhoto, iMovie and Photoshop, They can create and publish

slideshows and videos, become trained as official photographers and capture events that happen at school

such as the Music & Drama Competition and Swimming Carnival. Students also create audio visual

presentations of school events to show on assembly as well as creating or improving their own movies and

photographs based on what they want to learn.

Choral8

Day and Time: Wednesday 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Miss J McIntosh [email protected]

Choral8 is a performance vocal group consisting of 8 members, singing a capella in four part harmony. This

group is created for performances and events as a representative group and is selected from committed and

passionate members of the choir. The membership of this group is changeable depending on the repertoire

and the proposed event.

Ceramic Club

Day and Time: Monday 1.05pm 1.35pm

Contact: Mrs S Esposito [email protected]

Ceramics Club is held weekly on Mondays at lunch-time for interested students from Years 7 - 9. Students

explore many different ceramics techniques including hand building, glazing and ceramic painting.

Participants are also encouraged to foster their own sense of self, developing confidence through the

exploration of the creative process. This is a very hands-on workshop where the students can develop their

creativity and design skills within a small group.

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Dance6

Day and Time: Various days during the year

Contact: Ms C James [email protected]

TIGS Dance Companies and Ensembles aim to foster the development of dance students, and provide

performance opportunities that showcase excellence in this art form. The ensemble program also offers

opportunities to students who are simply interested in dance and performance and wish to build on their

skill and experience. TIGS Companies and Ensembles play a role in high profile events held throughout the

school year as well as participate and compete in eisteddfods and events in the wider community.

Dramatix

Day and Time: Friday 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Ms J McIntosh [email protected]

Dramatix is a co-curricular activity for all students, 7 - 12, whether they are drama enthusiasts or not. Throughout

the course of the year members of the club will work on finding and enhancing their vocal, physical and

mental skills for performance. The skills developed are inter-disciplinary in nature, enhancing confidence in

creative writing, presentations, Leadership and teamwork. Most importantly Dramatix is exciting and fun,

allowing students to channel their energy and creativity in a positive way, whilst mixing with their peers and

forming new friendships.

Guitar Ensemble

Day and Time: Tuesday 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Mr S Dyos through The Arts department

Guitar Ensemble rehearses weekly, focusing on improving ensemble and performance skills for guitar players

from Years 7 - 10. Bassists and drummers are also welcome at this ensemble. There are opportunities for

performance in Lunchtime Concerts on the Library Lawn. This ensemble is mentored by an experienced

industry professional who tailors much of the repertoire to suit the needs of the students.

Jazz Band

Day and Time: Tuesday 8.00am – 8.40am

Contact: Mrs C Hollander [email protected]

Students in the Jazz Band have the opportunity to develop their skills in improvisation. With a repertoire that

includes funk and jazz standards, this ensemble is always a hit at school events and when representing the

school at private and public performances and festivals.

Private Tutor Program

Day and Time: Various

Contact: Mrs A Griffin [email protected]

The Illawarra Grammar School has a team of professional musicians who provide lessons on a wide range of

musical instruments. The Private Tutor Program operates from Prep to Year 12 and enables students to study the

instrument of their choice on campus. Instruments offered for tuition include:

Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone

Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar (classical and contemporary), Electric Bass

Percussion: Drum Kit, Percussion

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Production

Day and Time: Monday and Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.45pm

Contact: Mrs R Pinazza [email protected]

TIGS Annual Production is the highlight of the Arts year. Staged at the end of Term 2, it is open to all students

from Years 7 - 11. Productions are all inclusive and are a great opportunity for students to become involved in

all aspects of mounting a production from the orchestra, cast and crew to front of house, set design, technical

team, make up and costume design. Recent musicals have included Les Miserables, Cats, West Side Story, The

Boyfriend, Footloose, Oliver and The Secret Garden.

Senior Art Workshop


Contact: Mrs S Esposito [email protected]

The Senior Art Workshop is an opportunity for students in Years 11 and 12 to receive individual specialist help

with their practical projects as well as participate in a range of practical workshops which include Etching,

Painting, Photoshop, Studio Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Drawing.

Senior Choir


Contact: Mr J Pinazza [email protected]

Senior Choir is a non-selective ensemble that allows students from the Senior School to develop and enhance

their vocal skills. Working in four-part harmony, the choir allows for students to find their own voice, whilst also

developing their musicianship skills in listening, reading music and performance. Senior choir explores a variety

of repertoire to suite all voice levels and student taste. Performance opportunities such as School Events,

Wollongong eisteddfod and The Christmas Celebration enhance the group’s confidence whilst also building

strong friendships within the ensemble. I recommend senior choir for any students who enjoy singing and hope

to meet new friends of all ages.

Senior Orchestra

Day and Time: Monday 3.30pm – 4.45pm

Contact: Mrs J Hitchcock [email protected]

The Orchestra is comprised of woodwind, brass, percussion and string players of all ages and abilities across the

senior school. In the first semester this ensemble forms the Production Orchestra and in second semester builds

repertoire with a view to School performances such as Carols, Presentation Day and Year 12 Graduation. The

Orchestra has also toured internationally and participates in skills development days with professional

musicians.

Senior Strings

Day and Time: Monday 8.00am – 8.40am

Contact: Mrs R Pinazza [email protected]

Senior Strings is an Ensemble for students in Years 7 - 12 open to any student who has private lessons in Violin,

Viola, Cello or Double Bass. This is a large ensemble catering for students of different abilities. Our repertoire is

diverse, covering a wide range of genres from Baroque and Classical to Tangos and arrangements of Popular

and Film pieces. With lots of performance opportunities we encourage any string players to join the Senior

Strings!






Wind Ensemble

Day and Time: Thursday 8.00am – 8.40am

Contact: Mrs C Hollander [email protected]

Wind Ensemble is a band for woodwind, brass and rhythm players from Years 7 - 11. It is a supportive learning

environment for both experienced and developing players where selected repertoire is fun and varied. This

ensemble performs throughout the year at school and public events.


SPORT TERM I and IV

The TIGS Co-curricular Sport program offers a great range of activities for student participation and enjoyment.

A Summer Sport program is offered in Terms I and IV and a Winter program is offered in Terms II and III. The

Summer options are listed below however the Winter program options are at present being developed. Some

of the activities we are envisaging to offer in Winter include Rowing, Spin classes, Rockclimbing, Basketball,

Boot Camp training, Netball and Rugby just to name a few. The school utilizes numerous local facilities to

support this program and students are transported to and from the venues with school buses.

The school also offers training in a variety of sports during the year in preparation for Gala Day competitions

and representative opportunities.

TIGS have developed a Talented Athlete program in Athletics and Football which students are invited to

attend.

Questions on sport can be directed to Mrs L Hinch on 4220 0258 or [email protected]

Boys Gym - Year 9/10

Day and Time: Thursdays 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Contact: Mr M Toussis [email protected]

Girls Fitness (Strength and Conditioning) - Year 9/10

Day and Time: Tuesdays 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Contact: Mrs N Sullivan [email protected]

Hangdog Climbing Gym

Day and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30-5.00pm

Contact: Mr B Parsons (Tuesday) [email protected]

Contact: Ms J Graydon (Thursday) [email protected]

Hangtime Trampolining

Day and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Contact: Mrs J Golding (Tuesdays) [email protected]

Contact: Mrs E Troiani (Thursdays) [email protected]

Racquet Sport

Day and Time: Tuesdays 3.30pm-5.00pm

Contact: Mr T Southcombe [email protected]

Rowing

Day and Time: Tuesday (Term I) 6.30am – 8.00am, Tuesdays and Thursdays (Term II)

Contact: Mrs M Stanford [email protected]

Stand Up Paddleboard

Day and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30am – 7.30am return bus to school

Contact: Mr S Rodgers [email protected]

Street Dance (Hip Hop)


Contact: Mr T McMaugh [email protected]












Surfing

Day and Time: Mondays and Thursdays 6.30am – 8.00am

Contact: Mr J Tregonning (Mondays) [email protected]

Contact: Mr M Grieve (Thursdays) [email protected]

Swimming

Days and Time: Mondays and Fridays 7.00am – 8.00am

Contact: Mrs M Sharpe (Mondays) [email protected]

Contact: Mr S Chamberlain (Fridays) [email protected]

Tennis


Contact: Mr S Houghton [email protected]






SPORT TERM II and III

The TIGS Co-curricular Sport program offers a great range of activities for student participation and enjoyment.

A Summer Sport program is offered in Terms I and IV and a Winter program is offered in Terms II and III. The

Winter options are listed below.

The school utilizes numerous local facilities to support this program and students are transported to and from

the venues with school buses.

The school also offers training in a variety of sports during the year in preparation for Gala Day competitions

and representative opportunities.

Questions on sport can be directed to Mrs L Hinch on 4220 0258 or [email protected]

Athletics


Contact: Mr A Deck [email protected]

Basketball


Contact: Mr G Stutchbury [email protected]

Boot Camp



Cardio Boxing



Hangdog Climbing Gym

Day and Time: Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm

Contact: Mr B Parsons [email protected]

Hangtime Trampolining


Contact: Ms S Houghton [email protected]

Rowing


Contact: Mrs M Stanford [email protected]

Run for Fitness


Contact: Mrs M Sharpe [email protected]

Street Dance (Hip Hop)


Contact: Mrs McMaugh [email protected]











Squash/Tennis

Day and Time: Tuesday 3.30pm-5.00pm

Contact: Mrs Sharpe [email protected]

Taekidoaki Martial Arts


Contact: Mr M Grieve [email protected]

Tennis


Contact: Mrs J Golding [email protected]

TIGS Netball Club

Contact: Mrs Sharpe [email protected]

Community Service

Day and Time: As required after school

Contact: Rev J Rogers [email protected]

In Year 11 students offer their services to the community in a special program run outside normal School hours.

We have a range of partners which provide service opportunities for our students. These partners include The

Disability Trust, The Smith Family, Figtree Anglican Church and SCARF. Students commit to a block of service

where they can develop relationships with those less fortunate than themselves. In this way our students learn

to model the love of Jesus and bring the blessing of Jesus to those with special needs. Needless to say, our

students are greatly blessed themselves as they serve in this way.

Disability Trust Disco


Contact: Mrs A Lowe [email protected]

The Disability Trust Disco is a feature of the Community Service calendar, with TIGS hosting a disco for Disability

Trust clients once a term. Year 11 students are involved in setting up, organising the music and lighting and

making sure that the Trust clients have a fantastic time at this social event.

Disability Trust Sport


Contact: Mr M Daranelli [email protected]

In association with the Disability Trust, our Year 11 students help facilitate touch football training afternoons at

North Wollongong PCYC. The experience they gain from helping kids with a disability is invaluable and

rewarding. This enables them to develop their empathy skills and their role in the wider community.








SCARF Homework



The SCARF Homework help program is a collaborative project between SCARF and The Illawarra Grammar

School. SCARF is a local organisation that is dedicated to assisting refugee families in the Illawarra region. Year

11 students are involved in working with primary school aged refugee students from Wollongong West Primary

School on Monday afternoons in the TIGS library. This program offers much needed assistance to these

students in helping them with their homework and language skills and at the same time offers TIGS students the

opportunity to actively assist disadvantaged students in the community.

Homework Help

NB All homework help will occur in the Goodhew Research Centre

English

Day and Time: Mondays and Tuesdays 3.30pm – 4.45pm

Contact: Mr A Rout (Monday) [email protected]

Contact: Mr R Whitton (Tuesday) [email protected]

It is not a tutoring session. It is an opportunity for students to gain help with English problems encountered in

class or even with work missed due to illness or other commitments. Students can also use the time to

complete their English homework and ask for help with problems they do not understand.

Library Assistance


Contact: Mrs P Pollum [email protected]

This is to help individual students with their research on their projects and assignments. We will focus on the

following: Using Key words to define what their topic is about, locating resources, selecting information (Is the

information relevant, accurate, and unbiased?), organising and presenting information, referencing.

Mathematics


Contact: Mrs L Gulabovska [email protected]


Contact: Mrs M Jakeman [email protected]

This is an opportunity for students to gain help with Maths problems encountered in class or even with work

missed due to illness or other commitments. It is not a tutoring session. Students can also use the time to

complete their maths homework and ask for help with problems they do not understand.

Science


Contact: Mrs F Neal [email protected]

It is an opportunity for students to gain help with Science problems encountered in class or even with work

missed due to illness or other commitments. Students can also use the time to complete their Science

homework and ask for help with problems they do not understand.








Study Skills


Contact: Ms B Henry [email protected],edu.au

In study skills help students will be working on developing their information skills to support their learning.

Organisation, note-taking, research and literacy based activities will be undertaken.

Languages


Contact: Ms D Previati [email protected]

Japanese Trip 2015 open to years 9-12, priority to elective students (extra cost involved)

French Trip 2015, priority to elective students (extra cost involved)

Chinese Trip 2016, priority to elective students (extra cost involved)

Japanese Exchange Program (extra cost involved)

Year 8 French Immersion weekend (extra cost involved)

Sapporo Nichidai High School visit 2016 (Term 1)

Japanese Tea Ceremony (Term 2)

Calligraphy Workshop (Term 1)

Art Workshop (Term 3)

Mandarin Club (Wednesdays fortnightly)

French Club (various times throughout the year)

J- Club (various times throughout the year)

Other Co-curricular Activities

Art from the Heart

Day and Time: 3.30pm – 5.30pm Monday/Tuesday and Thursday

Contact: Mrs B Kallinikos [email protected]

Students explore many different visual art techniques including drawing, painting, pastel, collage and ceramic

culture. They will also be encouraged to foster their own sense of self, developing confidence through the

exploration of the creative process. This individualised tutoring program is suitable for stude4nts from Year 1 to

12.

There is additional cost for this program $35.00 per lesson over an 8 week period.

1day per week = $280.00 per term and 2 days per week = $560.00 per term

ASX Game Day and Time: Various

Contact: Mr G Lanyon [email protected]

This is a simulation game where student’s trade live on the Australian Stock Exchange, putting themselves

against other students from around Australia. Students will develop an understanding of the market and the

risks involved, while encouraging them to research and collaborate in making decisions.

Brain Bee Challenge


Contact: Ms F Fisher [email protected]

The Australia-New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) is a competition for students in year 10, based on a

booklet published by the British Neuroscience Association. Students learn what the brain does, how it functions

and how important it is to everything we do and who we are as human beings. This knowledge helps to

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provide self-esteem, dispels misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses, and explains the

importance of enhancing your brain’s potential through learning, exercise and avoidance of illicit drugs.

Careers Club

Day and Time: Tuesday 3.20pm – 4.30pm and some lunchtimes in M16

Contact: Mrs Glenys Murphy [email protected]

This club provides an opportunity for students to attend work preparation workshops eg resume writing and

interview techniques. Students may book individual and group career counselling sessions. Guest speakers can

be arranged at student request at lunch time or after school.

Chapel Band

Day and Time: As required

Contact: Mr A Deck [email protected]

Students who play an instrument or sing are invited to be part of the Chapel Band which play at our weekly

Chapels.

Chess

Day and Time: Monday and Thursday 1.05pm – 1.35pm in B14

Contact: Mr M Wall [email protected]

The Illawarra Grammar School has run a thriving Chess Club for over 20 years. The club is designed for players of

all abilities. It is a friendly atmosphere where students can learn to play chess and play against other students.

For the more serious, there is an opportunity to be selected for the school team and play in the following

competitions: The Illawarra Schools Competition and The NSW Junior Chess League’s Country Secondary

Schools Competition.

Christian Group Fish (Years 7-9)

Day and Time: Friday 1.05pm 1.35pm

Contact: Rev J Rogers [email protected]

There are three voluntary lunchtime groups for Christian fellowship at TIGS: ‘Lifesavers' for Years 5-6; ‘Fish' for

Years 7-9 and ‘Xplore' for Years 10-12. While these groups are open to all students, they are of particular interest

to those who have a Christian faith or would like to explore the Christian faith in a friendly and safe

environment. There is some time at each meeting given to reading the Bible, discussing topics of interest,

praying, and developing friendships over food and friendly discussion. Occasionally we work together on a

project which enhances the life of the School or broader community.

Da Vinci Decathlon


Contact: Mrs M Dubowski [email protected]

Da Vinci Decathlon is a team based interschool problem solving competition for gifted students across all

disciplines. The competition takes place at Knox Grammar School, against other private schools across the

state. Students are selected for this competition through a process of staff nomination. Da Vinci problems

require very explicit higher order thinking ability and intensive teamwork. Training for the event begins at the

start Term 2 and the competition is held in May each year.

Debating



Debating workshops are held twice each term for interested students. These workshops equip students with the

skills necessary for competitive debating. Some participants in these workshops are selected for inter-school

debates throughout the year.







Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme


Contact: Mr J Edgerton [email protected]

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Year 9-12) The Award is a flexible, interesting and fun-packed program for

all young people to participate in a number of activities over a set length of time. It is entirely voluntary and is

structured so the participants can design their own unique program incorporating four key areas: Physical

Recreation, Skill, Service and Adventurous Journey. There are three levels to the Duke of Edinburgh Award

teachers students discipline and the feeling of accomplishment when they complete a section or an award

level. Students are eligible for the award between the ages of 14 and 25 and at TIGS we invite all students

between Year 9 and 12 to participate.

There is an additional cost to register for this award and further costs associated with expedition attendance.

FPS/CmPS

Day and Time: Monday and Friday 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Mrs J Burton [email protected]

Contact: Mrs J Locke [email protected]

Future Problem Solving involves teams of four responding to scenarios on various topical issues such as the

environment. Based on research and imagination, they find creative solutions to problems like global warming

or child labour. Community Problem Solving is the practical arm of the programme. Individuals or small groups

identify a problem in their locality such as bullying, coeliac awareness or surf safety and devise a project which

addresses the issue. They connect with their community to explore different approaches to solving the problem

like running workshops or hosting afternoon teas for Harmony Day. Both FPS and CmPS are part of International

Competitions.

GateWay8



GateWAY8 is also a team based interschool problem solving competition, hosted by Macarthur Anglican

College each year. It is run in the same way as the Da Vinci Decathlon

Honours Program



The Honours Program is open to all students entering Years 7 and 8. The program provides students with an

opportunity to pursue an area of personal academic, creative or social interest at a level of depth and

breadth not otherwise offered in the mainstream curriculum. It also encourages and acknowledges

contributions to Community Service and Co-Curricular activities.

Mathematical Olympiad

Day and Time: Friday 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Mrs L Gulabovska [email protected]

The Year 7 and 8 Mathematical Olympiad introduces students to mathematical concepts and strategies which

develop their flexibility regarding problem solving. It encourages creativity, ingenuity and intuition, with the aim

of fostering an enthusiasm for and an enjoyment of mathematics. The Mathematical Olympiad also results in

students experiencing a sense of satisfaction, thrill and joy at having met mathematical challenges.







Mock Trial/Mooting


Contact: Mrs K McPhate [email protected]

Mock Trial is an interschool competition organized by the NSW Law Society. The team has a Solicitor, two

Barristers, two Witnesses and various Court Officials. Every 3 weeks the team receives a case and then prepare

to represent their client. Students learn valuable skills including: group/team work, analysis of challenging legal

situations, application of legal precedents, presentation of clear logical arguments, thinking ‘on their feet’,

court room etiquette. Participation is by application for Year 11 students.

Bond Mooting Bond University’s hold an annual High School Mooting Competition. The competition is aimed

towards students who want to: be challenged by preparing, articulating and defending legal arguments

experience live courtroom environments, apply legal rules to real-life cases, mount legal arguments before one

or more judges

In teams of three, students will prepare a ‘moot’ which is a presentation of a legal argument by opposing

teams before one or more judges – a simulation of a barrister’s appearance in a real court. Contestants are

asked to apply legal rules to fact situations, and are judged on their advocacy skills along with their ability to

understand and argue the legal problem.

Participation is by selection form the Mock Trial Team and is open to Year 12 students.

MUNA/Evatt Trophy


Contact: Mrs H McCall [email protected]

Model United Nations simulates the workings of a United Nations Assembly. It challenges young people to

respect differences of race, religion and nationalism. Students are presented with ‘resolutions’ true to real life

and take the political stance of a given country on those issues. They then enact a United Nations Assembly.

There are two major competitions each year commencing in May. The Rotary club organise a one day event

hosted at the Nan Tien Temple and UN Youth NSW organises The Evatt Trophy which has regional, State and

National events.

Naganambala Activities


Contact: Ms F Fisher [email protected]

Nganambala is a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, approximately 400 km South-West of

Darwin. Eight years ago, Year 12 chose to raise funds to support the new school at Nganambala. Out of this

developed a relationship between our School and the Nganambala community, which continues to grow and

develop through on-going fundraising and return visits. This is an enormously valuable life-experience for those

who go, as well as an opportunity to engage with and contribute to the lives of children from a different

cultural background.

There is an additional cost involved with the Naganambala trip to the Northern Territory

Public Speaking



Public Speaking workshops are held once a term for interested students. These workshops equip students with

the skills necessary for public speaking in a range of contexts. Participants are encouraged to try out for

selection for public speaking competitions throughout the year. Some of these include Rostrum Voice of Youth,

Un Youth Voice, Quota Student of the Year and Lions Youth of the Year.





Science Olympiad

Day and Time: Mondays and Tuesdays 1.05pm – 1.35pm

Contact: Mr M Sormus [email protected]

The Australian Science Olympiad Competition is the training and selection process for top performing

secondary science students which culminates in the International Science Olympiads – the Olympic Games for

science students.

To earn a spot representing Australia at the International Science Olympiads, top performing Year 10 and 11

science students must first sit an Australian Science Olympiad Exam in biology, Earth and environmental

science, chemistry and/or physics.

This activity is designed to support students who may be interested in competing in the Australian Science

Olympiad exams.

Sewing Club

Day and Time: Tuesdays 3.20pm – 4.40pm

Where: Room HG7 (Textiles Room)

Terms 2, 3 & 4: Workshops begin Week IV, Term 2

Contact: Mrs E Troiani [email protected]

The Sewing Club will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 3:20pm to 4:40pm. Students will be able to choose from

a range of projects including clothing assembly and quilting. The Sewing Club aims to inspire students and

encourage them to explore their own sense of creativity through design and construction in the sewing world.

No prior sewing experience is required.

Snow Trip

Contact: Mr J Edgerton [email protected]

The Snow Trip is an annual event in Term III where students have the opportunity to enjoy skiing and

snowboarding with their friends. Staff accompany students on this weekend trip and an extra cost is involved to

attend. The trip includes transport, accommodation, most meals, ski/snowboard hire and compulsory lessons.

Society and Culture - Vietnam Tour


The Vietnam Tour gives Society and Culture students from Years 11 and 12 the opportunity to immerse

themselves in a culture that is in stark contrast to that of contemporary Australia. Students travel to Vietnam in

the April school holidays. The tour incorporates both rural and urban life in Vietnam and gives students the

opportunity to trek in Northern Vietnam, experience the beauty of Halong Bay and the hectic hustle and bustle

of Hanoi. Service is a key component of the trip and students visit a Primary School in the Sapa ethnic minority

region and spent time at an orphanage in Hanoi.

Streamwatch


Contact: Ms K Goonan [email protected]

Streamwatch is a community-based environmental program run by the Australian Museum. Year 9 students at

TIGS are trained in the tests before they commence formal testing. Once trained, we test water in American

Creek on a weekly basis. Our test site is adjacent to Cordeaux Heights. Our results are posted on a

Streamwatch web site and form part of a state-wide data base. Students also get the opportunity to do some

macro-invertebrate sampling. Wednesday lunchtime is our timetabled testing time.


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Tertiary Information Evenings

Day and Time: Various times

Contact: Mrs G Murphy [email protected]

The Tertiary Information Evening is a Careers event held at the school which hosts over 750 people. If you are

interested in getting some experience in event management please see Mrs Murphy or the Careers Prefects,

Lachlan Hubble and Nikhil Verma to register your interest to attend scheduled meetings.

TIGS Tech

Day and Time: Saturday (3rd Term) 9.00am – 4.00pm

Contact: Mr M Unwin [email protected]

TIGS Tech provides students from year 7-10 with the opportunity to learn about the various technologies used in

the entertainment industry. Students learn how to use audio, lighting and vision equipment in practical settings

such as school events. The course is also highly beneficial for students thinking of completing the VET

Entertainment course for their HSC.

TIGS Tech is a fantastic opportunity for technologically minded students to share their skills in a fun and friendly

team environment.

Tournament of Minds

Day and Time: Various during Term II and III


Tournament of Minds is an interschool creative problem solving competition. Cross-grade teams of eight

students compete to solve very challenging problems in Maths/Engineering, Language/Literature, Social

Sciences and Applied Technology. The solution to each problem must be a dramatic performance presented

according to strict guidelines of the competition. Training takes place from mid-Term II in preparation for the

competition during the first five weeks of Term III.

Xplore (Christian Group Year 10 - 12)


Contact: Mr M Grieves [email protected]

Christian lunchtime group.





Co curricular activities sport Terms I II III and IV

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