The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS)
Description
A co-educational Anglican grammar school located on the south coast of NSW, Australia. The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) was founded in 1959 through the concerted efforts, vision and energy of the late Bishop Gordon Begbie and a dedicated band of 'founding parents' who firmly believed in the need for a regional Anglican school to be based in the Illawarra.
The vision and philosophy of those families to fully develop young people spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically in order that they might enter society with strong Christian Foundations to lead and serve are still followed today. The School has come a long way in its short history thanks to the leadership of successive administrations and the dedicated support of its many families.
On its opening day on 3 February 1959, the first Headmaster, Rev R F Bosanquet and two staff, welcomed 28 boys into a close and caring community. In 1975, the School became co-educational when it amalgamated with SCEGGS `Gleniffer Brae'.
TIGS now has an enrolment of over 1000 students, Preparatory to Year 12, housed in a modern educational setting with a well-established and acknowledged reputation for delivering programs of excellence.
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facebook.comComing this summer, TIGS is hosting a special school holiday programme called Code Camp. Your child can learn to code and build their very own iPhone or Android app! For Kindergarten to Year 6 bookings at www.codecamp.com.au/TIGS
Peter Zhong and Hannah Reveley (Year 12 Class of 2017) have placed in the HSC "All Round Achievers" list. Well done!
Congratulations to the Year 12 Class of 2017 for their efforts and performance in the HSC exams!
TIGS Uniform Shop back to school trade days are: 23 -25 January 8:30am - 4.00pm 29 - 31 January 8.30am - 4.00pm
Congratulations to the Junior School Lego Robotics team, The Cybernetic Unicorns who have won first place at the Australian National Lego Robotics League! Winning first place for the Mechanical Design Award, they will be advancing to the International Tournament in Estonia
Year 12 student, Eva Peacock has been selected to participate in The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra's Art Scholarship. Eva is 1 of 12 students to be selected nationwide to partake in this programme. Congratulations Eva!
Wolgal Mentor group this week celebrated the success and achievements of Macinley Butson, who was recently awarded the honour of being chosen as 2018 NSW Young Australian of the Year. Her Year 12 peers and House Mentor, Margaret Dubowski, recognised the diligent and unassuming manner in which Macinley has sought and found scientific solutions to problematic issues that affect people around the globe. Macinley sets an example for all of us, and in particular, young women, to realise what it takes to set and achieve personal goals. We wish her every success in the 2018 Young Australian of the Year finals!
This year's TIGS production of Mary Poppins has been nominated for six Canberra Area Theatre (CAT) Awards. Congratulations to the following nominees: Best Youth Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Byron Leitch as Bert Best Youth Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Molly Stewart as Mary Poppins Best Musical Director for a School/Youth Production Ms Amy Howes Best Orchestra for a School/Youth Production Illawarra Grammar School Orchestra Best Director of a School/Youth Musical Mrs Jacqui Hitchcock Best Production of a School/Youth Musical Mary Poppins
Congratulations to the Junior School team, The Cybernetic Unicorns who are off to the FIRST Lego League National Robotic Competition at Macquarie University next weekend. Competing at the UOW Innovation Campus they came 3rd overall for the day against 30 teams. Congratulations to James Gardner, Pia D'Rozario, Georgia Dolan and William Dolan.
Coming this summer, TIGS is hosting a special school holiday programme called Code Camp. Your child can learn to code and build their very own iPhone or Android app! For Kindergarten to Year 6 bookings at www.codecamp.com.au/TIGS
Congratulations to Daniel Michelmore (Year 8) who competed in the UN Voice Public Speaking Competition NSW State Final yesterday at the University of Sydney. He delivered an excellent prepared speech on ‘How can we improve young people’s understanding of Australian history?’ and went on to answer two impromptu questions. He was declared the Grand Final Winner and will go on to represent NSW in the National finals in Brisbane in April 2018.
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