JIGSAW Semester 2 2013

Preparing students for h&r i..mknn.m fuit!..Jr

Preparing students for their unknown future, and not our known past

I heard this said at a confe once attended recently, and us tutb continues to resonate with rue as an educational leader, One of tue great challenges in leading a school is ensuring that we are prepahng students for the world they will be stepping into rather than one we have known.

This truism seems even mom apposite when I think of our whole-s:nool consideration of the next c copter of technology in student barring at IGS. In 2014, we are moving to aBring Your Own Technology (BYOT) model for students in the high scboo iears This is the right next step for us os a school, but it also higulights an interesting chasm between the digital nut' .me ore educating and the digitci immigrants wno are educainq [oem.

but conceivably quite significantly in terms of locus of control. One of the challenges for teachers as we implement BYOT is to partner with students in new and relevare ways to enhance the learning experience. Teachers will become more recused than ever on process while students Ml support their teachers wit the latest online tools.

I read recently that most children under two think of magazines as broken tablets, are intent on swiping the images they see with their fingers, and surprised when the "magazine" will not interact with them as mummy's iPad does. In 2014, ore students in Early Learning will have school-provisioned iPads and we will continue to provide technology via laptops to our primary students.

c'bt [cctc ..... cur .r;vud spinning. Like many of our oarents and narers, I recall the advent 0 :he fax machine as I was finishing school, This 'revolutionary' device woul: obv ate [he need to send telegrams— step! It seems almost ridiculous now. BYOT '.iill normalise online learning for our nigh school s:ucents but it will also .urce us to rethink the nature of the .tiidenf/teacher elationsbio, not so to 5 ..;. :i.usseI:Qnl dynamics,

Our decision to become an International Baccalaureate (lB' Middle Years Programme (MYP) school was made this semester. The lB Learner Profile is another example of a way in continued

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which we are preparing students for their unknown future; one in which content mastery is redundant and replaced instead by 21 Century Learning capabilities lB students striv, to be Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Retlective. This rich blend of left- and right-hemisphere qualities recognises that we are preparing our students for a world which some describe by the acronyrci VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous). This world will call L.a IC and EQ, intellecl and ethical behaviours alike

As 2013 draws to a close and while focusing on exciting future developments, it would be remiss of me not to mention a significant milestone in the life of our school - namely, the graduation of our eides Indigenous Scholarship participant, Tjarani Barton-Vaotanua.

TJ, as she is known to us, completed her HSC in 2013 and we are so proud of her and the role she has played as a key pioneer in our School's Indigenous Scholarship Program, and her many victories aion the way. Congratulations TJ, you have enriched our school community in countless ways!

On the eve of our 30 Anniversary as school, there is indeed a lot to celebrate at lOS.

Talking pointSpeech Night 2013

IGS's 30 Speech Night, held at the State Theatre in early December, dazzled the school community with awards and prizes in all categories of school life and achievement from academic honours and commitment to sports and citizenship.

The evening also showcased our students talent in languages (with live presentations in Japanese and Spanish) and music. The night's music repertoire included Year 12's Stathi Weir (bassoon). Julie Oguey (voice) and Courtney Chong (choir soloist). Year 11 student Joshua Winestock's original composition Ultimo Spiritoso with words by Kirrili Williams was delivered beautifully by the Senior Orchestra and Years 3-12 Choirs.

Jeremy Horniblow and Madeleine Goodsir were named Head Boy and Head Girl for 2014.

Above all. the Speech Night provided :he opportunity for the School to pay a warm :ribute to David Baker, who -ecently stepped down as School Board Chair, having served 20 years in this significant role.

As part of the Principal's 3ddress, Michael Maniska said the following:

David Baker, our Board Chair, has decided to step down from the School Board after 20 years of what could arrly be described as indefatigable, 'telligent and highly ethical service to our school community. Cver the course of David's involvement with the School Board, lOS has known more Man its fair share of chalien gas; some of which have threatened the very existence of our school.

That we are a flourishing school of 1,200 students today is a direct testimony to David's time, set flessness and deepest core belief in what we stand for as a community

[May] I take this opportunity also to welcome Larissa Cook as our new Board Chair ... if there is someone who can fill these [David's] big shoes. P is sure to be Larissa Cook, Larissa has the energy, the intellect and the enthusiastic 'can-do' approach to lead the Board in its next set of key deliberations

The Principal also announced that the High School Library will be renamed the David Baker Learning Centre, in recognition of David's phenomenal contribution to the School.

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th this year's theme lritemat'onalat Quotes from the day me - the World Comes to Ds, IC ii tonal International Day nuIy izzed with an impressive array of rkshops (many run by Dd ste Is, activities and f u hI ghts included worksh p. on nesty International, Inc cier , s nese dance and African drumming g and an address by special guest indi Wicks, SIBS Radio's Director of ,dio and Languages Ccntent It iy also entertained our visiting Hnese German and italon Exchange jeflf

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'on ska spoke of the tam Larity of ,ord culture and events at IGS and I row parallels with SBS, with the cioIrst television service starting at ri tn as

ntcrr vfl ci a Day is Laditionally a day tun educational axper ences that connect our students to the ward Thank 'ou everyone for interationa Day making t such a rewarding and ' fJ

Rosalba Genua-Petrovic Director of Languages

Meet Studies Co-ordinator

Irma Braun

0: What is your background in teaching and learning - and how long have you been with IGS?

IB: I am a t'ained High School teacher in Political Science, French and Spanish. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to teach Political Science sirce I arrived in Australia. I started at the German International School when t was still based in Ryde and I taught French across that High School including the Language B lB progran for Year 11 and 12. After my sors birth I worked for a short period at the International French SchccI in Maroubra.

2014 will be y ninth year at IGS. I have been -eaching French and Spanish in :he Primary and High School, Teaching at IGS has been and continues to be a great experience for me as it also ties in well with my teaching experience in Germany. [Ir Germany] I taught in schools witi similar key learning areas as IGS including intercultural capabilities tO educate students to become wcnd citizens.

0: What does a typical day in your life as the High School Studies Co-ordinatr involve?

IB: There is no typical day in my life as High School Studies Co-ordinator. Every day is different and intriguing and often filled with interesting challenges. Depending of the time in the school year I work on different areas such as Board of Studies requiremems or Years 11 and 12, subject choices for Stages 5 and 6 or subject changes for Stage 6.

I manage the Disability Provisions process and provide teacher suppo for students with different learning needs in the High School In additio to this. I oversee students who complete courses with external course providers such as TAFE, Sydney Distance Education High School or Open High School. I also monitor the academic progress of all students in the High School. And this is just to name a few of the areas I work on a daily basis.

0: What are the main challenges - and rewards - of working with the students, parents and other staff in your role?

IB: The main challenge is to facilitate an agreement between all parties involved, ensuring that the best outcome for the student is achieved. It is extremely rewarding to have the opportunity to liaise closely with parents, students and other staff. It is the constant conversatio enriches my role.

0: Your children attend IGS so your family has strong ties with the._. School. How do you spend your time away from school?

lB: I am a strong believer in the School's principles and ethos and both my children have attended IGS since Preschool They have formed some wonderful friendships and connections which hopefully will last into their adulthood.

When I am not working, I turn into a book worm or volunteer my time for Sydney Wildlife where I care for injured native animals. I am a passionate clarinet player -needing far more practice though! ' ;

IGS declares in 'endancier

Internationally-recognised environmental activist Jon Dee and Sydney Water's Louise Roberts helped launch ICOn TAPit campaign in early October to encourage the School and wider community to drink more tap water and discourage the purchase of bottled water.

The social justice initiative was driven by a team of the School's students under the guidance of Social Justice Co-ordinator Jodie Blacker and teacher Luke Naivasba with all staff and each of the 1,200 students issued with a refillable slainiess steel water bottle.

The TAN learn conducted a 'slow revca' c.c'T'pnign over a month before the launch displaying posters and social media posts pushing messages such as 'Don't Shop for a Drop' or 'Did you know that Australia recycles only 36 per cent of plastic drink bottles?'

Speaking at the official launch at the primary assembly, Jon Dee said. "taking water for bottling from groundwater supplies and then packaging and transporting it around Australia comes at a real cost to the environment. If just doesn't add upSydney has access to some of the nest tap water in the world. When children drink tap water, they also get the benefit of the fluoride in tap water - it's good for their teeth and it's something that they don't get in the majority of bottled water".

The TAPit team even involved the whole school in an innovative dance called Twist (drink lid off), Tap (till the bottle) and sip lGS Principal Michael Maniska praised the student team for firmly putting into practice the School's slogan 'Sydney's local school with a global perspective'.

* In 1991, Jon Dee and Pal Cash founded miet Ark and in 1996, Jon founded unal Tree Day' with Olivia Newton-John. ire TAPit pics on page 6.

BYOT arrives at IGS

IT Committee member Cohn Bird -

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CS is going Bring Your Ovin - Technology (BYOT) from 2014!

Technology use in education has - erfainly expanded since foe Digitalucation Revolution (DER) rolled out ross Australia in late 2008 with atops provisioned at 1GB from the

ii ids we received, This coincided ith a wide expansion of learning pporfunifies across spec tic subject areas and extra-curricular pursuifs.

Trre entire ICT landscape has anged since the DER first appeared - ie first iPads did not appear until ril 2010 and we are now already up the 51, generafion. Operating /sfems have also appeared and veloped at the same time al 1ethora of device : tiodulneeds. types to

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iGSY response to this is to accept the post-modernisation of technology and allow students to make device selection a personal one to match their learning needs. Years 7 and 11 will be at the forefront of BYOT in 2014 and we look forward to great success and improved learning outcomes as a result

Years 8, 9 and 10 will roll into the program throughout 2014. We will be providing regular reviews and updates throuohcL.it 2014 irr in focus.

Cohn Bird Assistant Principal - Junior School

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PTF and communil;'.."

Learning Journeys Book ready to launch

As ti ie coloLirtul advert (abr)ve) dep i' the lOS Learning Journeys Book is wAl on its way, ready in March 2014 to commemorate the School's 30 Anniversary. See a iist of all Special H t' OH woe 20

PTF Thought Leadership Forums

The find f\,AJn I)) lL;u series of four Thought Leadership Forums held Ili r place this semester Living and Leasuing in an online world was presented by Dr Kirsfy Young from the University of Technology Sydney and Supporting your child through transition points was presented by IGS staff Mary Duma, Anthony Dennehy and Tamara Kezelman.

Earlier in the year Rosalba Genua-Petrovic and Michael Maniska presented on Bilingualism at IGS and Director of Counseling Services, Joseph Degeling, gave tips in May on Daily Dilemmas in Raising Pre-schoolers.

All sessions were well-attended and the PTF and the School look forward to cresenting another four forums in 2014 (see schedule next page).

Sneak preview of 2014 series

Afumu. Relaiic'n,s. JC'iner ..,rj, a Class and Michael Man iska will (on 26 March 2014) introduce a panel of alumni to talk about thee jour' i'wva .....•l lOS. See lots more alumni news, pages 22-28.

Renowned .jmua acme alcohol researcher .end educator, Paul Dillon will once again visit the School to run workshops and oresent the third Thought Leadership forum to the whole school community (on 11 September) in next year's series.

In August this year, Paul presented workshops to both students and staff.

Director of Counselling Services Joseph Degeling provided this report.

In Term 3, Paul Dillon addressed lOS students from Years 10-12 about the harms associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs and some simple tips on how to look after themselves and their friends. Paul also addressed IGS staff, exploring the latest statistics on the use of alcohol and other drugs by Australian young people. Paul painted an optimistic picture about alcohol and other drug use ie'i Australian youth, which is in stark contrast to that which is delivered to us 0/ our media. He pointed out that susearch reports a steady decline in the 'se of alcohol and other drugs amongst youth over the past 15 years, saying "if you're an adolescent and you don't use dugs - you're absolutely normal".

Paul suggested that while messages about risk will not necessarily be heeded by teens, there are many other ways of having a positive influence on their cmcisions - including positive role modelling, good supervision, having a zero-alcohol and other drug policy when hosting parties and so on.

Parents wishing to find out more can read Paul's book: Teenagers, alcohol and drugs: what your kids really want and need to know about alcohol and drugs.

Community Notice

International Grammar School (IGS) continues their successful Thought Leadership Forum series on topical educational issues. Organised by the School's PTF and the leadership team, the forums are open to parents, teachers and interested community members.

Term 1

Alumni stories

Julia Glass, iS Lu ii Relations Officer pictured rrrp left and Michael Maniska, GS Puncipal, introduce a panel of lOS alumni (including Clea Baker, also pictured). The oar vi will share p-irsonal insights into how their sears at IGS have contributed to the Ir c soils that they we making, their ca'eers and the r hopes for the future

Wednesday 26 March, 6-7pm

Term 2

Early Learning years

GS [) icc a 01 a ii se lincj Services Joseph Degeling, n collaboiition with Early Learning staff, explores your child's journeys ira gh F r p Learning, including some cf the main changes that occur, issues that arise and difficulties that young children arid parents) may euper ience. It will explore issues such as separation anxiety, as well as attempting to establish what the 'norms' are in terms of your child's social and einotional development.

Friday 23 May, 9.30-10.30am Free cltilcicme pr sided onsite during the session

Term 3

Alcohol, drugs and young people

Paul Dillon, Die or and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia, i.e utest 'e cud cc id rg the 2011 A istrultan Secondary Students Alcohol I Dr rigs IASSAOI Survey results, to provide accurate, up-to-date information on irrent drug trends amongst our young people. It aims to empower parents with irosrtrve message and assist them in having open and honest discussions in this pIes area

Thursday 11 September, 6-7pm

Term 4

<eeping children's curiosity alive

.'acqui Baker, IG Assistant Pr ricipal Ada 1cm c Procianis and UTS acaderric from he Research in Lea r rig and Change group, Dr Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn explore -v at you need to know as lOS parents of stcrdents in the middle years. As teachers and rents, what are the best ways for us to positively support children during these years, u that we can keep them engaged and curious? Inquiry-based and ncept-based approaches to teaching and learning will be explored in this forum, lustrated and informed by examples from OS classrooms from grades 5 to 10 and the lB Middle Years Program Jacqui and Kimberley are also parents in the lOS community. hursday 6 November, 6 7pm

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Year 6 worked or U Individual Research Tasks (IRTs) I vv In onalf husiasm

Jr1 d result and prc ser tat ons a] round at the end of the semester. Well done aN The photos on these pages show just some of It wonderful works

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Exchange program saw groups horn Chuangzhou, China; Rovereto, Italy; and Bad Saizuflen, Germany finish heir stays this semester, all returning their respective countries just after he July break.

saw chatted with visiting German change students Jan Wildebuer and Yona Hoppe and visited them in their hoar I I Languages class.

Jan: We have been here for three weeks and its a good experience. It's really helped my language learning and I hope to study Medicine when tinisln school - in about six monA's

Fiona: it was fine that our student ins 's vnre younger. They've shown around tne city and to the Blue Mountains it's been a lot of fun. My English skills have improved and will help with my International Business Management studies when I finish school in Germany.

Jigsaw also caught up with their adventures away from school with photos kindly provided by thel' host tamlies, It H'n:niins und Pc'l innjm

:enjoyed several excursions as a group around Sydney and also with their host families on weekends from Luna Park to the Blue Mountains.

Year 8's Harsha Murrin and Freja i'idersson hosted Chinese cxc nange srudents 13-year-old Zhao Peng and Yusen (also 13). All tour declarec the experience had improved their respective English and Chinese language skills.

Freja: I have already been to Shanghai and hosting Yusen has helped my CI i nmm speaking skills even more.

Zhao Peng: It is testing our English

Harsha: Zhao is way ahead of us in rnatlrs inecause he does hours of Froiniu'work each night - I think YLisen and be are already at Year 9 level l"

at home continued

n July, four students from the ... and away Lycée Condorcet (French School) Maroubra spent a week in class GS, with a reciprocal arrangement

When in Rome •., or Kalambaka

taking place at the time of print The Lycée's teacher Dense Hamilton the iatesI IGS Greek-Italian History joined IGS to celebrate the week at Tour n Ii y) und +'he guidance V our morning tea.

Mr MOKy Thomis Bet Hae is or and Lucy Haynes, took a group of young Visiting students Audrey, Emilie, M lena iGS historians an I qeocraphers on or and Nina also caught up with Harry educatcra jour' 'r r i o' Baker and Natha ie Pinson (Year 11) Greece and itaiy who had spent a week at the Lycée in December 2012.

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A delegation of 25 Korean educators appreciated their tour of IGS in October to see bow an Australian city school operates.

kicI of rt'o k'rr' v. 1 II 0/ lounci our rooftop

A group of SIX IGS Year 5 and

Leaving for students headed oft to Nouvc Caledonre to hone their French speaking skills in the C H holidays Tnochern R and Char K rr the eXchu

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lye state showcs iominations

The Schools annual HSC Art, Drama, Design and Media (ADDaM) exhibition held in July featured an impressive range of works from sculpture to painting and fabric to film.

What's more, no fewer than five young artists and designers were nominated for selection to the state-wide HSC showcases in design and art. Mia Connolly, Annie Kim and Niamh Galea were nominated for DesignTECH and Catherine Yates (painting) and Rex Woods (film) were nominated for ARTEXPRESS.

For more news, nominations and photos in arts and music go to pages 16-18.

Farewell to the Class of 2013

I'm not going to talk to you gUys about community" or the mysterious IGS-ness', because we all know it, love it and live it ... [It's] when you're able to have a conversation in German with a customer at work about Game of Thrones or when you can explain the implications of the unemployment rate better than the Today Tonight reporter, (aside) thanks Ms Blacker.

I don't need to tell you how amazing your teachers are. They are your mentors, advisors, they inspire you, motivate you, push you, and want you to be the very best you can be. I'm talking essays at 2am; after school lessons with chocolate cake; buying three kilos of glitter 48 hours before a major work is due.

I don't have to tell you how lucky you are to go to a school with such international awareness. My Oma (grandma) was bullied for having an accent when she was 14. She came to our school's International Day with some goulash, and someone said wow, that's an amazing accent, where are you from?" She was nearly in tears.

I don't need to tell you the respect our school has for individuals. There are no labels, no cliques, no one cares if you're a maths whiz with a passion for fashion, or an athlete who tears things up in Lord of the Rings trivia. We're all comfortable in our own skin.

Ruby Fischer, Year 12.

I'm Felix Rothery, and I am an IGS-aholic. I've been addicted to IGS for almost eight years, and I've loved every drop of it. We're surrounded by each other all day, every day... [IGS is] a school that teaches its students to respect others, to embrace leadership and new ideas and to accept diversity, no matter what the situation. A school supported by a generous and committed Board and Mr Baker, and led by a dedicated and caring Principal who always takes an interest in you, even if it's news on the latest fail in the driving test.

Felix Rothery, Year 12

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Fabulous showcase with five ENCORE nominations

The 2)1)12 I•1SC Musicians pid. on a rousing concert in August with captivating performances from Max Draper, Felipe Baisioli, Holly Howe, Courtney Chong, Julie Oguey, Stathi Weir, Ziyad Norhisham, Eleanor Macmillan, Katie Finnigan-Long and Alex Theodourcu,

Max, Julio, Cooney, Sta:hi and Ziyads works also scored nominations for selection to :he state-wide HSC ENCORE,

A Gold Star mention must also go to the (CS bands who won gold and silver medals at the NSW Schools Bands Festival and the inaugural NSW Primary Schools Bands Festival,

'A beaten drum, it calls for you'IGS composes

Just how does a Year 11 student go about composing a magnificent piece for the whole school orchestra and choir which was then to be performed at the State Theatre? In answer to Jigsaw's question, Joshua Winestock wrote the following about the evolution of his orchestral piece, Ultimo Spiritoso.

I began working on the piece in September 2012, and showed itf0 my ncher and Mrs Alison Housley, the rector of the Senior Orchestra, at the rg inning of Term 3 this year. She gave it to the orchestra to play, and of course I had to make some changes for the ensemble. However, I was very surprised when Mrs Housley asked me to adapt it to include the Junior and Senior Choirs, and thrilled that it would be played at the Showcase concert and .Speech Night.

"I had never written a choral piece [challenge." before, so it was a

(mu ne..'er wrm)tr . i a cnorai pmec;.e before, so it was a challenge. Thank goodness I didn't have to write the words*, because I had no idea what they should be. Ms Kirrki Williams wrote them and they seem very appropriatc tar our school. Mrs Housley gave the piece its name, wiriun means 'Lil)irno dance'.

Rewriting took me a long time, and e'ien though it's my fourth piece for the senior orchestra, the subtleties of orchestration were still difficult, Orchestration requires a lot of experience, and each new project has different challenges. The piece had two solo parts, a soprano singer, sung by Courtney Chong, and a flute solo, played by Isaac Lombard, both exemplifying the folk dance mood that was part of the piece's original concept. My favourite part of the piece was the brass choral that began it, which used interesting harmony and interesting brass timbres.

It was very exciting to hear the piece played at the State Theatre, Speech Night is such a special event, and the orchestra sounded great in the big venue. I am very grateful for all the effort Mrs Housley put in to make if sound so good.

Gaze back on our journey, behold our path

A track turned road by many shoes

Footprints mesh on packed earth

A beaten track, our roadis travelled

A beaten drum, it calls for you Dance

Young film makers

give it their best shot - and succeed

(Year 12) and Naysan Baghai (Year 10) are quite the trio with all three being nominated or awarded prizes for their film work in a series of prestigious filmmaking competitions including the Robin Anderson Film Awards (Naysan took first place for the Junior Section for his film Parallel); V-Fest (all three placed in their category!); HSC ONSCREEN (Ziyad was nominated for his film Inertia) and the HOC's ARTEXPRESS (Rex for his film Flying in Circles)

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Revered film genre sends markers reeling!

the Iasi HOC candidate ir NOW to submit an English Extension 2 major work in the medium of celluloid ti/rn

The Board of Studies was surprised and impressed when Holly's work arrived this year, requiring a special marking process on-site at the School to access the necessary projector and film material,

Already destined to be discontinued from next year's HSC English syllabus, the historic medium has enabled Holl\1 to create a little history of her own'

IRS Princ pal Michael Maniska said the School was delighted that Holly had oiken on the challenge of using this Hire genre in her major work

To be the only student in the Slate in history of the HOC to create an Onglish Ertension 2 work using iH:illLjtOld film as a text type is a \,A,'ondertul achievement for Holly," tr Maniska said, "and IGS is very wood of rho quality and originality of Li':rr work".

Revere, a silent four-minute colour film, shot in Standard 8mm, aims to explore the beauty and power of celluloid film.

"I wanted to investigate the idea that belore we die, our lives might be distilled in a series of moments," Holly said.

She said she is indebted to lOS and rrticularly the School's English liopartment for supporting her throUgh 'pioneering journey'.

rop Press: Holly received full ror work.

HSC showcase takes dramatic twists and turns

Prom a man's portrayal of a German \,voman (lam my own Wife with Max Draper); a coverage of the Colum nine High School tragedy in the vein of the Laramie Project (featuring Clan Gelea); Sydney Lewis as an Afghani woman in Bamiao and many other individual and group performances with a dramatic or a comic twist, the 2013 Drama graduates entertained,

Junior Theatresports team makes it to State Final

ICS's Junior Theatresports team made it to the State Final of the NSW Schools Theatresports Competition Grand Final at Enmore Theatre in July. The contest attracted over 100 schools, both state and independent. The team was overcome by the fierce competiticn on the night but put in some fantastic 'impro' performances

IGS Musicians help Eisteddfod to celebrate 80th birthday!

Four IGS students jumped at the opportunity to perform with a 95-piece symphony orchestra for the Sydney Eisteddfod conducted by one at Australia's most admired musicians, Richard Gill CAM, in the splendour of the Sydney Town Hall n September. Some of the top musicians from 20 different schools in Sydney (both public and private - a are occurrencel) were assembled as part of this "orchestral spectacular" and students had the opportunity to play alongside alumni of the past 80 years, including Donald Hazelwood (ex-leader of the Sydney Symphony orchestra for 33 years) and the Ziegler sisters, Leone and Fiona - both current members of the SSG, as well as sharing the stage with other professionals.

Rehearsals began on the Friday evening and continued all day on Saturday, culminating in a wonderful concert that was recorded by the ABC for future broadcast, This was a truly exciting experience for everyore involved and a really cistinguisbed way to celebrate a unique anniversary in Australian Performing Arts histcry.

Indigenm mmmi pjf

A milestone - our TJ graduates!

The Schoors[list lr0ige nous Scholarship recipient Tjarani Barton -Vaotanua leaves as an HSC graduate this semester after 10 years at lOS.

As Tjarani always mentions in her Acknowledgement of Country, she "a proud Aboriginal, Hungarian mid Samoan woman" r This is a wondertul testament to her diverse cultural background and a reflection of the diversity of our whole IGS school community,

IGS has always appreciated that the School's young Indigenous students enrich our school community as much it not tar more than the School benefits them.

Welcome afternoon tea

in Term 1, IGS Principal Michael Maniska welcomed current and new school community Indi eSbUS oarents tor 2014 (photo at riciht).

Koori Club

With 15 members (and set to grow in 2014), CS's lunchtime Koori Club, co-ordinated by Primary Teacher-Libwrian Karen Skyring, turned out in November to catch up and farewell TJ. TJ will be sorely missed and the Club (and IGS) hopes that she will be studying nearby so that she can come back to visit often!

Next: Get ready for the Indigenous Art @ IGS event including Tali Gallery student art workshops and fundraising Exhibition at IGS being held over a number of days in late Way 2014 (also open to the public n 31 May).

ONE projects bring multiple rewards A welcome weight of travelling shirts J I

The SiHouses'a charities hoSchool's ONE project included RSPCA Salvation Army OASIS W stmead Children's Hospital and the Aboriginal Children's Literacy Foundation s semester also witnessed th raising of many thousands o dollars I rough many efforts and appeals uding the 40-hour Famine ($17kI dkite Day and Blue Day for UNICEF

Ti ank you everyone

StUdent Actin Director Paul GaIea reported that despite a potential strain or backs (carrying the cage's contents o the basement rent pos -Ift maintenance), ICS staff and students were very happily overwhelmed by the multiple JoraLrc of cjpercedd white IGS polo shirts set to go to the Philippines for community distribution following the devastating effects of the Typhoon Haiyan in November.

Little hands give big help in bushfire appeal

OEarly LI'5Centre, under Pie guidance fActing Head Suzanna Gray, had already nv ted the local Fire Service to visit the children as part of her community education program in October So, when the Fire team turned up to lOS in the middle of the BI-ie Mountains busbfire crisis, the i -chool andtransition team banded I Ihpr and p it TI

Sport brought everyone together at IGS again with carnivals, team work and individual pursuits

iAessage from the

A warm welcome to parents, students, teachers and friends of IGS past and present!

T1 iis semester at the School, we were excited to welcome back our alumni for two events: the Class of 2003 ' 10 Year Reunion and our Alumni Launch Event, both held in October of 2013. You can read more about the events and see photos on the pages that follow.

We also sent out the first edition of our alumni eNewletter in October - if you did not receive this please let me know, as we may not have your email address on our database,

In this edition of Jigsaw, we are excited to present on page 29 a table of our calendar of Anniversary Events coming up in 2014, It would be wonderful to see as many as possible of you there, and I look forward to meeting more of you in the year ahead, I hope you'll enjoy browsing through old photos, reading about stories from past staff and students and learning about what's happening at the School today.

Warm regards,

Julia Glass Alumni Relations Officer juliag@igssyd.nsw.edu.au

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The former students are now working for a diverse range of organisations In October, IGS welcomed back the including arts companies, finance Class of 2003 to the School for a firms, creative agencies and many 0-year Reunion gathering (see other diverse pursuits. photos at right and on opposite page).

We hope that our Class of 2003 It was lovely to see so many familiar will be back to visit the School faces, and our Principal Michael more often from now onl Maniska was able to let the alumni know about some changes that have occurred at 105 since they were last here.

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Deputy Principal Mary Duma also gave the former students a tour of the School prior to the event. For many, it S was their first time seeing our Bay St campus and Kerrie Murphy Building.

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31 October 2013

On 31 October, lOS held the 2013 lOS alumni event to launch the 30 Al Anniversary events All past students and staff were invited back to the Or school for a tour and a reception in the Kerrie Murphy Building Having been a student of lOS for my whole 13 years at schooling, I was very excited and keen to see the new improvements to the School and to also see what has ®r "": stayed the same The alumni reception was a great opportunity to catch up . with old school friends The most Interesting part of the evening was meeting the new Principal Michael Maniska who is clearly dedicated to continuing IGS 's legacy anc culture .01 into the future, The alumni event was a success and I'm excited to see what happens next at IOSI

Alice Katina Anderson (Class of 071

Marc Love visit to IGS

Yi Marc Li rh is year, we were torte nate to I ave Marc Love (IGS Class Ol '07) speak to Year 10, 11 and 12 students about his experience as a cadet in the investment banking industry.

Marc excelled at sport in his high school years and was on track for a career as a professional tootballer until Injury put paid to those ambitions. Fortunately, he had been encouraged to apply for a scholarship at UTS to do a Bachelor of Accounting as a fall-back position. He was awarded the scholarship and joined a fast track program to complete his degree, majoring in Applied Finance, whilst at the same time completing the equivalent at a years work experience.

This meant that he would work during his university vacations as well as a day or so a week during Term. The work experience as a cadet saw him gain experience in a variety of investment banks, both in Sydney and in overseas postings in Hong Kong and Singapore. He gained a good overall exposure to the various aspacts of Investment banking and was involved from the ground up in deal making, trading, financing and mergers and acquisitions. Long hours were expected, and at times he would have to pLill all-nighters before fronting up to university classes the next morning.

Marc also completed an lHcnours degree in Finance at UTS and now, at 25, is poised to join an inves:rTrent hr

In Dubal. His ambition is to set himself up financially by the age of 3C so that he can then set himself up in businuss. Marc admitted to not being interested in maths at school and how surprised he was to find out how much he enjoys the maths involved in h s job.

Marc also emphasised to the students that they should lock at whatever opportunities that pwsented themselves and nor to underestimate the importance of good communication and presentaian skills at iriterLiews. Looking back, he is proud at being accepted into the cadetship and the education cc has received, both in and out of tee classroom.

Jane Martin

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Cara Margaux

(Formerly Cara Higgut Class of 06

I joined the lovely community of IGS in Year 7, and I remember being very excited because I was allowed to pick not lust one, but TWO languages, and I could still study music. I chose French and Italian, and have fallen in love with both languages since. Despite coming from a multicultural family (my Mum is half Chinese and halt Italian, my Dad is Austrahan), I grew up speaking only English at home, I am very grateful to have been exposed to languages in High School, and to have been given such amazing opportunities, Including language camps, International Day, an exchange to Montpellier, and, of course, spectacular teachers from day one (grazie mule Signora Genua, et merci beaucoup Madame Bonneaul).

When I wasn't memorising foreign verbs, I was living in the Music Department. I play the cello and had an absolute ball performing in all of the music ensembles and going on music camps. The lovely Michele Ellis and Sarah Travis were like having two really cool older sisters, who always put a smile on your face, and appeared to perform magic in class by making harmonic analysis exciting The amount of time, effort and care all teachers at IGS put into their work is a very special thing about the school, and I especially would like to thank my Deputy Principal, Paul Cahill, who was another very supportive and kind teacher to me.

After graduating from IGS in 2006, I completed a combined Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Music and Italian)/Bachelor of Laws (BA/LLB) at lhe biniversity of Avdnev.

In addition to my degrees, another nuge part of my University experience yes the Sydney University Symphony Orchestra (SUSO). I probably spent more time rehearsing and performing with them than I did in any law lectures. It was also great fun being on their Executive, and eventually being the President and running the orchestra in my final year.

In my penultimate year of uni, I did a clerkship with the law firm Minter Ellison in Sydney, and another one with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Hong Kong. Both were exciting, and I was offered a graduate job with Minter Ellison when I finished uni at the end of 2012

After all of this, I'm still not sure 'what I want to be when I grow up.' I enjoy law; especially Tax Law (yes, I know, I am a wild child, but at least my 7 Uriil Maths didn't completely go to waste'), and the emerging field of Nuclear Law, However, I'll often convince myself law 'is it,' but then I'll turn on the radio and hear a Beethoven symphony, or someone talking French or Italian, and all of a sudden I'm ready to pack my bags, my cello and move to Europe...

Barnaby (Barney) Fallows

S, IGS... it's a long time ago now, but there is much of my time there that has not only shaped me, but that I remember ani use a lot. The biggest part of that would be the music. The Jazz and my time with the Little Big Band and doing my HSC 3 Unit Music, was awesome. I learnt all I know about music from thcse years and I listened to Jazz a few mes a day with a good knowledge of what was happening. I don't really play an hstrumeflt nowadays but a wide range of music is a big part of my life. I am still very good friends with Sam Zalaiskalns, who I met in Year 8. We hang out and drink wine and eat noodles regularly and I am grateful to have had a friend like him from school. Long-term friends are a very valuable thing....

So after leaving school in Year 12, I studied a year of full time Dance and Musical Theatre at Dynamite Dance School, in Newtown. It was there that I decided to do more contemporary dance (I had studied ballet and other dance forms throughout my school years) and so the following year, after earning some cash running food for Kylie Kwong at Wockpool (now Ms. G's) in Potts Point, I moved to London to study Contemporary Dance at the London Contemporary Ballet. School in Euston. That was an interesting time... being a lone 19 year old in a big city was fun, but challenging! Having had enough of London and after a four-week

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trip to Brazil with a friend, I decided I needed more sunshine and family, so I moved back to Sydney. I spent the next year working nights and doing dance classes by day and trying to work out what to do, until I decided to give it away. Also I was really enjoying the restaurant work and earning good money in the lead up to the 2000 Olympics and I was learning a lot about wine. I spent the next few years work ng for Neil! Perry. at Longrain and Bayswater Brasserie while I did two vintages in the Margaret River and then in 2002 I moved to the Margaret River to work at Fermoy Estate.

After six months of being a "cellar rat", and surfing, I moved home and helped a friend set up an internet food business. This was when I met my now wife Hayley. After a few years and having moved on to selling wine, Hayley and I packed it all up and went back packing for 12 months. It was one of the best things we have ever done! We travelled though Southeast Asia, into China and up to Tibet, across to London and France and then down to Argentina and up through South and Central America to Nicaragua. Tibet and Colombia where absolutely amazing, the people were so warm and generous. And the surfing in Costa Rica and Nicaragua was awesome. After returning home, I took a tob selling wine again and I have been with this company Dela Vu

wines for the past seven years. In 2009 My wife and I were married to the sounds of a Spanish guitar in McKell Park. Rushcutters bay. I sell wine to the top restaurants in Sydney and we import and represent wines from France, Spain, Austria. Portugal, Greece, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in the finest wines from Piedmont and I have visited there many times and love the region. I love my job for its flexibility and the wines we sell. It allows me to be with my family and surf, two things I love.., and of course drink wine!

We had our first daughter Billie in February 2011 and she is an amazing lesson and a constant trigger for self-examination and reflection. She teaches me a lot / about myself, in a good way, as I try to be a better person and a father and brings me immensii joy. We have our second (daughter) due in December.

My school years set me up to learn and enjoy the world. I think now I just try to be happy with what I have, not work my life away and I try to make others happy too.

Eliane Coates

0: What will you always remember from your time at IGS?

EC: TV always nsrnernber the friendship amongst students and teachers. The teachers were always there for us and became our friends and our closest supporters, Also, the language and music programs were key parts of my education, I loved 'International Day' and the music excursions to the ABC Centre to see The Sydney Symphony Orchestra,

0: What advice would you give to your teenage self sitting the HSC if you had the wisdom you do now?

EC: To enjoy your time at school (you never get to go back to that time I) and to seize every opportunity to learnabout new cultures, new music, new languages, new ways of life It was such a happy time in my lite and it gave me many passions for music and languages to relish for the rest of my lite. I made a few life friends at 105, and I am happy to still be in contact with some of [he teachers as well.

review on collaborative leadership in Australia's cational security community, which later went on to be published as an Occasional Paper.

I am now a Senior Analyst at the Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore. I focus my research on radicalisation, asylum-seekers, and the politics of South East Asia, in particular, Myanmar. I publish my writing, work on organising conferences, do live TV interviews and write op-eds for international newspapers.

I am currertly learning Indonesian, in part due to the passion for languages I learnt during my time at 105.

0: Do you keep any hobbies that you picked up whilst at IGS? Linguistic, musical or sportrelated?

EC: Yes, I began learning Italian at 105 arid I went on to do an advanced degree in Italian Studies at USYD.

Q: What are you up to at the moment work and/or study-wise?

EC: FrorTi lGS went on to The University of Sydney (USYD) to study a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Advanced Italian Studies and International Relations. Then I continued on at USYD to complete a Masters of International Security, writing a thesis on Indian foreign policy in Afghanistan. During both degrees I completed internships aL Co,As.ltThe Italian Association of Assistance, The European Australian Business Council, and the Lowy Institute for International Policy. During my Masters I was also contracted by the National Security College at Australia's National University to complete a literature

I also began learning the piano with private classes at IGS with Rose Grausman. I still enjoy playing the piano.

Q: Apart from moving to Singapore, have you travelled a lot since your time at IGS?

EC: I [ravel ed to Europe and Asia after finishing my Masters, and returned twice to Italy to my Year 10 exchange family in the town of Rovereto. They are part of my family now and I are grateful for Mrs Genoa and Mrs Tortorella and the Italian departnrerrt at lOS for putting me in touch with them

Reflections of a former IGS teacher

Stephen Laurence Deputy Principal of IGS 19942001

When Stephen started at IGS in 1994, the School Was located in Surry Hills with Years ii and 12 Over at the Balmain campus. By 2001, when Stephen moved to the role of Principal at a school in Tamworth IGS Was in its new Kelly Street home. The opening of the Kelly Street campus was for Stephen "the first time we really had the whole School together in one place. It was like the end of a Journey but it was really just the beginning of another one". IGS was Stephen's longest Posting at a school, Which he puts down to how much he "loved the School, its Philosophy and the people [he] met there"

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Some highlights for Stephen in his IGS career include "The wonderful staff, students and parents

David Wright's leadership [former Principal], the [History] Tour to France and Turkey in 2001, the 'dungeon' at Surry Hills where the High School was located and 'dog P00' park near the School fin Riley stj."

When asked what advice he would give to young teachers entering the Profession, Stephen

has the following to say: 'Never judge a book by its cover. Look beyond and inside. Don't give up - persevere Give it your best shol and you will be rewarded. Teaching has its lows but the highs far outweigh these."

Now that he is retired, Stephen enjoys caring for his two beautiful granddaughters, travelling the world, teaching part-time at university and playing golf!

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International Grammar School 1984-2014

3 February Foundation Day

5 & 7 March 30th School Play

6 March IGS Learning Journeys book launch, Level 3, KMB, 6.30pm

7 March Whole school BBQ lunch (for students only) Class of 2013 Meet & Mingle

26 March PTF Alumni Thought Forum

27-31 May

29 May

18 July

Indigenous Art @IGS with Tali Gallery workshops and Exhibition

Indigenous Art © IGS Official Opening, Level 3, KMB, 7pm

IGS @30

Community Celebration

Ivy Ballroom, Sydney 7pm

10 October Alumni Welcome Back to IGS Night with special welcome to the Class of 2004