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Term 1, No. 5 • 26 February 2016
COMING EVENTS
TERM 1
Sat-Sun 27-28 February
Sydney Independent Schools Expo, Luna Park
WEEK 6
Monday 29 February
Year 5 and 6 - Interrelate
Tuesday 1 March
IGS’s face will shine brightly at Sydney’s Independent Schools Expo stalls at Luna Park this weekend
From the Director of Admissions and Marketing
IT’S SHOWTIME FOR IGS ...
IGS will be in showcase mode over the next few weeks with a carnival spot at this
weekend’s Sydney’s Independent Schools Expo at Luna Park and our annual Open Night set
to take place on campus at the School on 10 March ...
Director of Admissions and
Marketing Alexandra Peters
will lead the team of IGS
ambassadors (both staff
and students) this weekend
at the external Expo at Luna
Park alongside over 60
other independent schools.
“Expo is an exciting time for all of us
involved and this year promises to be even
more exciting with the move to Luna Park,”
Ms Peters said.
“Expo will be held in the Crystal Palace just
inside the iconic face entrance and steps
from the Ferris Wheel. We think this will
create a fantastic atmosphere and make
the weekend more fun than it already is.
“This year marks 20 years since the
Independent Schools Expos started ....and
the organisers expect a good turnout”.
“Our IGS staff and student
representatives love the opportunity to
answer questions and spread the word
about the school we’re so proud of and
we’re very much hoping that the new
location at Luna Park will bring even
more visitors to our stall than usual.
Primary School Swimming Carnival,
Ryde Aquatic Centre
Wednesday 2 March
CDSSA Tennis Gala Day
Thursday 3 March
Early Learning Info Morning, 9.30am
Community Learning Forum: ‘Languages and Your
Child’, 6pm, KMB3, see poster page 8
Friday 4 March
Primary School author visit- Tim Harris
WEEK 7
Monday 7 March
Years 5 and 6 Interrelate
Tuesday 8 March
International Women’s Day
Wednesday 9 March
PK AFL Cup, Queens Park
Thursday 10 March
ASISSA Swimming Carnival
High School Open Night, 4pm
see poster page 7
Friday 11 March
PTF Primary School Disco, 4pm
Continued overpage ...
IGS on show
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Sydney’s Independent Schools Expo
(this weekend) 27 and 28 February
@ Luna Park.
www.schoolexpo.com.au/
High School Open Night, 4-7pm,
Thursday 10 March 2016 (see the
poster page 7)
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Editor: Rosemary Pryor
4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Locked Bag 1022, Broadway
NSW 2007
Ph: 9219 6700 Fax: 9211 2474
e: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/igssyd
... from Page 1
“Based on previous Expos, we expect to
be seeing a whole range of people from
toddlers to grandparents”.
This year marks 20 years since the
Independent Schools Expos started running
and the organisers are expecting a good
turnout over the two-day event.
As an added incentive to visit Expo, word
from the organisers is that not only is entry
free, all visitors and exhibitors will get
General Expo Luna Park
When: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28
February 2016
Time: 10am to 4pm, both days
Where: Luna Park, 1 Olympic Drive,
Milsons Point
Cost: Free Admission + discounted
attraction tickets
discounted tickets to Luna Park attractions.
Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a
family day out!
High School Open Night
The School’s annual High School Open
Night takes place from 4pm to 7pm
on Thursday 10 March and gives a
comprehensive view of all facets of high
school life and learning at IGS.
Current students will conduct small tour
groups and Principal Shauna Colnan will
give a formal address at 6.30pm.
No bookings are necessary and Mr Galea’s
famous BBQ team will be providing a
sausage sizzle and refreshments for the
evening.
See poster on page 7.
TIME LINE
What better way to affirm the joy and benefits of an IGS whole school
education than to see this proud little Kindergarten boy become a High Schooler
this term! This is Jack in Kindy (2009) and now in Year 7 (2016).
CAREERS CORNER
Opportunity for senior IGS students to go to US universities showcase
The NSW HSC is an international credential
and, every year, high achieving students
successfully apply to overseas universities.
The US College Fair will provide students
and parents with information on US
undergraduate degrees, scholarships and
application details.
The Fair is hosted by Redlands School
and is open to all interested students
and parents in NSW. The universities are:
University of Colorado, Boulder University
of South Carolina, Fairleigh Dickinson
University, New Jersey, Foothill and De
Anza Colleges in California.
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Joining them at the Fair will be
EducationUSA advisers from the
US Consulate General and alumni
representatives from: Georgetown
University, New York University, University
of Michigan, University of Virginia,
Princeton University, Yale University, Emory
University
Date: Thursday 10 March
Venue: Redlands Hall, Redlands School,
Cremorne (NB: no parking on site)
Time: 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/KJVA
Further information contact Glynis
Martin: Head of Library Services and Careers
[email protected]
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SNAPSHOT
In the water and on land ...
High School
students – and
staff – enjoyed
the annual
swimming
carnival at Ryde
Aquatic Centre ...
photos by V. Califano
and the ‘Antipodeans to Cambodia’ prep
campers were hard at training at Galston
Gorge last weekend ...
photos courtesy Stephen Pace
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STEAM SCENE Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths
Kindy Blue STEAM Project 2015 – One Zany Device
Right now there are five videos embedded in the 11 splodges of the artwork on level two of
the IGS Reg St Leon building (Kelly St).
They explain how Kindy Blue discovered and explained force and motion at the end of 2015.
Use the LAYAR app on your smart device to reveal the wonderful experiments and design
developments that led to the creation of the giant artwork. It was very exciting to share
their work with parents using Augmented Reality technology (AR). Parents shared the digital
image of the artwork with their families and friends, who also accessed the embedded
information via AR. This is how the IGS global network continues to expand.
Well done Ms Slater, Ms Silk and Chelsea Maher and of course, Kindy Blue class of 2015!
Watch the youtube video, (search IGS Kindy Blue Steam) to see Kindy Blue share their
scientific discoveries with their parents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXTWJqHHmdM
ARTSCAPE
Senior Visual Arts class went off to the Museum
of Contemporary Art this week for some extra
inspiration
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CREATIVE INTERNSHIPS
Summer creative internships really sizzle
for my portfolio. Seeing the logos that I
created on Photoshop being printed out
and bound made me very proud and
surprised of what I was able to do in the
one week I was working at HOW.”
The Creative Internships program had
a successful launch during the 2015/16
summer holidays. We are very thankful
for the the support of several IGS parents
who dedicated time and effort to host
internship students into their places of
work. As a result, seven students were sent
off on a variety of unique work experience
opportunities.
Year 11 students Rachel Tsang and Luca
Ward experienced working first hand with
IGS parent and photographer Max Doyle.
The students were on set for several photo
shoots. Rachel said she enjoyed learning
about studio lighting and how light can
provide dramatic affect to a portrait. Luca
explained that he was nervous before his
first day about being the
youngest worker at the shoot.
However, he pointed out
that he was quickly surprised
because Max and other
people on set were welcoming
and actively taught him about
the processes involved in a
photo shoot. Luca reflected
that he valued being trusted
with being responsible for
aspects of the shoot and
learned so much from these
opportunities. Both Rachel and
Luca are currently studying Visual Arts and
look forward to using their new knowledge
of photography in their artwork.
Allie Weichert in Year 12 was given the
opportunity to work in the Graphics
Department for the Sydney Morning Herald
by parent Darren Goodsir. She enjoyed
her internship experience, as she met a lot
of people and got great exposure to the
creative process. Allie said that the graphics
team were really enthusiastic, they asked
to see the artwork in her process diary and
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gave her lots of positive feedback. She
exclaimed that before this experience
she never would have considered that
she could use her love of drawing in a
career, but now she would definitely be
interested in a career in graphics and
illustration.
Year 12 student Kip O’Rourke and Year
11 Student Harry McTavish were given
a unique opportunity to work at an
architecture firm during the summer
by parent and principle architect Jon
Johanssen of Architects Johannsen
+ Associates. Both Kip and Harry
explained that they really appreciated
their exposure to a creative office
environment. They
enjoyed working
on designs using
digital programs
and said that
the staff were
really welcoming
and even took
them out to
lunch on their
last day. Kip and
Harry both said
that after this
internship they
would really
like to pursue learning more about
architecture and the design process.
Year 12 Visual Arts and Design and
Technology student Adelee Thompson took
part in an internship at JMD design under
the guidance of IGS parent and Director
Anton James. During her internship
she participated in meetings, research,
design process and using Photoshop. She
explained that, “I really enjoyed going
to the sites and seeing the designs being
built. I found the whole experience really
interesting and informative. I never really
thought of Landscape Architecture as a
career path for the future but through
this internship program, I am definitely
considering it.” Adelee is currently using
ideas and tools that she learned about
on the internship in her Design and
Technology Major Work.
We are looking forward to growing this
program during the 2016 school year to
enhance the learning and experiences of
our students.
If you are interested in participating or
would like more information please email:
Victoria Califano the Supervising Teacher
of Creative Internships
([email protected]).
Fred Du Rietz in Year 12 completed
his internship at HOW Graphic
Design under the guidance of parent
Jon Howe. He was immersed in the
design process for a client and was
able to participate in researching,
sketching ideas and using Photoshop
to develop a logo. Fred explained,
“the most rewarding part of the
experience would definitely have to
be the final product that I printed
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DRAMA SPACE
Year 7’s weekly Drama program takes off
Year 7 started their inaugural Drama classes
this week - what fun! And bravo to the
English and Drama Departments!
rIGS TALK
MUSIC NOTES
IGS Robot boxed up and ready for comp!
Our Robotics Team (rIGS) has finished designing and
practice-building their robot! Science teacher and
co-ordinator Ms Claire Loh advises that the robot was
packed away on Tuesday, ready for unleashing at the
First Australia comp which begins on 17 March.
It’s not too late to support the project and some of
the loyal
supporters
have already
received
badges and other level
incentives.
Quartet’s external concert series
takes off on a musical passport
The world-renowned Nexas
Quartet and IGS Musiciansin-Residence started their
preliminary discussions with
IGS Music staff this week.
More will be reported on
their plans in a future ediiton
of InFocus.
Meanwhile, for those wishing
to sample the Quartet’s latest
concert series in Glebe, the
first concert will take place
on 5 March.
Support rIGS
Go to the rIGS site:
http://www.rigsteam.com
or www.trybooking.com/
JSCK to lend a hand.
Meanwhile, enjoy a video of the critter in action on the URL link below:
https://www.facebook.com/rIGSteam/videos/233916060285620/
‘Postcards from Around the
World’ will have the Nexas
Quartet take you on a sonic
journey traversing the globe. The program includes Lago’s
‘Ciudades’, a series of musical sketches of cities that have a
special meaning to the composer. The various city portraits
include Cordoba, Sarajevo, Addis Ababa, and Montevideo.
Grieg’s ‘Holberg Suite’ will transport you to Norway, while
Romero’s ‘Fuga con Parajillo’ will have you dancing to
Venezuela. A musical passport with Nexas as tour guides.
All concerts take place at:
Glebe Justice Centre
37 St Johns Road
Glebe. NSW 2037
Tickets available online through:
www.nexasquartet.com.au
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COMMUNITY NEWS
INTERNATIONAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
High School open Night 2016
• Displays
• Tours
• Demonstrations
WHERE:
International Grammar School,
4–8 Kelly Street, Ultimo
WHEN:
Thursday 10 March
4pm-7pm
Principal’s Address at 6.30pm,
School Hall
• Workshops
• Meet the Students
• Performances
• Interactive Games
• Students at Work
• Activities
• BBQ & Refreshments
No bookings necessary –
last tour leaves at 6.15pm
INFO:
For further information please
phone the Director of Admissions
on 9219 6702 or email
[email protected]
PARKING: We recommend parking at the
Broadway Shopping Centre
(first 2 hours free)
Equipping our students
to be world ready
4-8 Kelly St, Ultimo NSW 2007 Ph: 02 9219 6700
www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au
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COMMUNITY NEWS
THE IGS PARENTS, TEACHERS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION (PTF) PRESENTS…
IGS COMMUNITY
LEARNING PROGRAM
IGS COMMUNITY
Learning
LIMITLESS LEARNING, EMPOWERED STUDENTS, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
LANGUAGES AND YOUR CHILD
TECHNOLOGY AND AUGMENTED REALITY
THE EARLY LEARNING YEARS
Presented by Associate Professors
Liam Morgan (University of Technology
Sydney) and Ken Cruickshank
(The University of Sydney).
Presented by IGS STEAM Innovator
Melissa Silk.
Presented by IGS Counsellors
Joseph Degeling and Tamara Kezelman.
When: Tuesday 15 March, 6-7pm
Cost: Free (but bookings essential!)
Book: www.trybooking.com/JVYZ
When: Friday 20 May, 10-11am
Cost: Free (but bookings essential!)
Book: www.trybooking.com/JVZG
MUSIC AND YOUR CHILD
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
TRAINING FOR PARENTS
When: Thursday 3 March, 6-7pm
Cost: Free (but bookings essential!)
Book: www.trybooking.com/JVYX
ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND OUR YOUTH,
A DANGEROUS MIXTURE!
Presented by expert in the field Paul Dillon.
Presented by eminent Australian conductor
and musician Richard Gill OAM.
When: Thursday 4 August, 6-7pm
Cost: Free (but bookings essential!)
Book: www.trybooking.com/JVZK
When: Thursday 17 November, 6-7pm
Cost: Free (but bookings essential!)
Book: www.trybooking.com/JVZL
WHERE:
INFO:
Presented by IGS Director of Counselling
Services Joseph Degeling.
When:
Cost:
Book:
Tues 10 and Wed 11 May (all day)
$100 (includes a textbook)
www.trybooking.com/KHQJ
INTERNATIONAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (enter via 4-8 Kelly Street Ultimo
and follow the signage to the Community Learning Program 2016)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ALYSON WARDLE ON (02) 9219 6700
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