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Term 1, No. 1 • 30 January 2015
COMING EVENTS
Mel
TERM 1
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IGS teachers Melissa Silk and Jane Martin devised and presented Winter Wonderlamp in New York
From the Principal
FROM STEM TO STEAM –
Building innovation and wonder at IGS
Albert Einstein believed
it was imagination rather
than knowledge that
encircles the world.
Music was Einstein’s
refuge and his inspiration.
He thought in music and
daydreamed in music.
He played the piano every day.
The list of scientist-artists is long. Galileo
was a poet. Morse was a portrait painter.
Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate
Renaissance man and polymath.
Imagine if we could bridge the gap
between mathematics, science and the arts
that often shapes narrow ways of thinking
about student learning preferences.
Enter STEAM.
This year we want to push into the STEAM
space – science, technology, engineering,
the arts and mathematics – STEM plus the
arts.
A STEAM project is a project in imagination
- elegant patterns, new ways of thinking
about how things work, teams sharing
new technologies and applying them
in novel situations, a growing sense of
empowerment, awe and wonder.
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Immersing students in STEAM projects at
a young age could spark their curiosity,
engage them creatively, push them
intellectually, build their appetite for
innovation, enhance their capacity to think
flexibly, inspire them.
“Winter Wonderlamp was dubbed by
[NY’S]MoMath as ‘the coolest thing
ever to happen to Math!’ ”
Our inaugural IGS STEAM Innovator is
Melissa Silk. Mel is the former Head of
Design and Technology and in that role she
established cross-curricular relationships
with members of the IGS community, with
designers and with academics from UTS,
Sydney and MIT.
Mel also forged a strong collaborative
partnership with Jane Martin, Head of
Mathematics, and together they created
Continued ...
WEEK 3
Monday 2 February
Year 11 History Excursion
Tuesday 3 February
Foundation Day!
Naming of the Reg St Leon Building
Wednesday 4 February
European Exchange Info Meeting 5.30pm
Greece Info Meeting, 6.30pm
Thursday 5 February
Meet the Principal, 8.45am
Year 12 Geography Excursion
Stage 2 Information Evening, 6pm
Chinese Exchange Meeting, 5.30pm
Antipodeans Info Meeting, 6pm
Friday 6 February
Early Learning Info Meeting, 6pm
Kindy Info Evening, 6pm
Year 7 Info Evening, 6pm
PTF Welcome to Parents, 7pm
WEEK 4
Monday 9 February
CDSSA Touch, Basketball, Soccer & Netball Trials
Tuesday 10 February
Year 12 Chemistry Excursion
Year 7 Vaccinations, Visit 1
Wednesday 11 February
Year 7 Camp
Years 9-11 Drama Excursion
Noumea Info Meeting, Primary, 5pm
Noumea Info Meeting, Year 7, 6pm
Thursday 12 February
Year 7 Camp
ASSISSA Basketball Trials
Year 11& 12 OnSTAGE Drama Excursion
Stage 3 Info Evening, 6pm
Friday 13 February
Year 7 Camp returns
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Thinking Hyperbolically, a maths/art/
design course that saw students explore
mathematical ideas and communicate them
through visual design. Their work garnered
interest from educators at IGS and beyond.
Mel and Jane are now working together
again. In January, to celebrate the UN’s
International Year of Light, they headed
to New York to present at the National
Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) on East
26th Street.
The workshop was called Winter
Wonderlamp. Participants were invited
to “join educators from the International
Grammar School in Sydney Australia, in
creating your own beautiful lamp using
iterative paper folding techniques. Enjoy
a math-maker mash-up of elementary
symmetries, crystallography, origami,
and light while learning about structure,
strength, stability, and translations — an
aesthetic experience not to be missed!”
Winter Wonderlamp was dubbed by
MoMath as “the coolest thing ever to
happen to Math!” Educators and children
from around the world were taken on a
journey into the wonder of mathematical
form, engineering and light. We are now in
discussion with MoMath to create exciting
new STEAM opportunities for our students.
The first STEAM project at IGS in 2015
will see Mel create a Maker Space for
primary school students, giving them
opportunities to share, create and learn
by doing, in a technology-rich
innovative learning environment.
We want to be a pioneering
STEM to STEAM school and I’m
thrilled that bold educators at IGS
will drive this type of innovation.
Head of Science Stacey
Preston and Assistant Head of
Mathematics Andrew Campbell
are off to a STEM conference
in mid-February. There they’ll
share ideas about how to build
the quality of science and
mathematics teaching in the
context of the Chief Scientist
of Australia’s recent call for a
coordinated national approach to
STEM.
As we prepare our students for
the world, STEM TO STEAM
initiatives have the potential to
draw different types of learners
into inclusive collaborative
projects that delight, inspire and
build our students’ critical and
creative thinking skills.
Shauna Colnan
Principal
Note: To find out more about
maker movements and maker
spaces follow the link to:
http://makerspace.com.
We welcome the following new or temporary staff in 2015:
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Kate Berry – Early Learning Extended
Hours Care Co-ordinator, revised role
Susie Bolt – English
Margaret Borger – Teacher in
Charge of Individual Educational Plans,
new position.
Jade Woods – Teacher in Charge
of Individual Educational Plans, new
position.
Nik Glass - Music Department (part
time)
Fiona Jiao – Commercial Services
Administrative Assistant, new position.
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Karen McBride – Primary Librarian
Dr Diane Pizarro – English
Natalie O’Connor – Music
Department
Claire Stinson – Primary Homeclass
teacher
Erin Venken – Music Administrative
Assistant
Sonja Wiedenmaier – Early Learning
German Educator
Temporary (maternity leave)
replacement staff
• Claire Loh – Science Department
(Chemistry)
• Laurence Moss – Mathematics and
Science Departments
• Elena Palmitessa – Early Learning
Italian Educator
• Jane Wang – English/HSIE
Departments
David Hamper
Assistant Principal - Staff Services
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SNAPSHOT - First days
Uncle Max conducted
a traditional smoking
ceremony to welcome
and cleanse the new
school year.
The students were very
happy when Principal
Shauna Colnan told
them that Uncle Max
had smoked The Queen
of England, Prince
William, Oprah Winfrey
and not just one Pope
but two. Such a happy
way to start the school
year at IGS!
Above: Kindy French and, at right:
Kindy Japanese.
Below: The Navy Band takes some tips
at the week-long national Conductors’
workshop in IGS’s KMB3.
Above and at left: Some of Year
7 settling on their first day of
high school last Friday
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EVENT
Founding Principal to be honoured in Kelly Street building renaming
The IGS community will commemorate
the renaming of the main campus
building at 4 Kelly Street next Tuesday
(3 February) on Foundation Day –
in honour of the founding Principal,
Professor Reg St Leon.
A special senior assembly and plaque
unveiling by Professor St Leon will take
place during the morning with State
Member Alex Greenwich, City of Sydney
Councillor Linda Scott and several
current and past members of the IGS
community in attendance.
SPORTING NEWS
Weet-Bix TRYathlon a hit with IGS students
On Friday 16 and Sunday 18 January
a number of IGS students took part in
the annual Weet-Bix TRYathlon. This
event took place at Sydney Olympic
Park in glorious conditions and enabled
students to experience a triathlon in a
fun and supportive environment. After
a challenging but enjoyable swim, ride
and run competitors received a medal for
their efforts and had the chance to meet
legendary athletes such as Brett Lee and
Michael Hussey. Well done to all involved
for what was a fantastic day. A massive
thanks also needs to go to PTF members
Diana Hasche and Andrea Belunek, for all
of their hard work in co-ordinating and
promoting the event.
Maya selected in Australian Futsal team
Congratulations to Year
7’s Maya Braun who
was recently selected
in the Australian U13
Futsal team. After an
outstanding performance
at the 2015 National Futsal
Red Devils Return to IGS
After an incredibly
successful trial in Term 4
last year, the Red Devils
Football Academy will
return to IGS to once
again offer superior
coaching and tactical
advice to interested
students.
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Championships, Maya was selected based
on her high standard of play, skill and
tactical knowledge. This is an outstanding
achievement and Maya has now been
invited to join the Australian team set to
tour Barcelona in November.
Congratulations Maya on this amazing
selection.
Ben and his team bring a wealth
of experience and knowledge and
all budding football enthusiasts are
encouraged to come along to their
sessions. For more information
about the trainings available please
see the sign-up sheet on the IGS
More sporting news
on trials and teams for
2015 on page 7
Brian Downton
Head of Sport and Outdoor Education
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REEL NEWS
Major television award nomination and Flickerfest mentions
Flickerfest
Once again, IGS students shone in the
arts with Year 7 student Piper Morrissey
nominated for an AACTA (former AFI)
Film Award (Australia’s major annual film
awards) and Year 6’s Jamison Power and
his co-filmmaker Tiger Balsmeyer given
an honorable mention at the international
Flickerfest screenings.
Elly Carantinos (Year 12, 2014)’s film,
Himavaan Chandra‘s film (Year 12), – both
from the Robin
Anderson Awards
last year – and
Jamison Power
(Year 5 2014) and
Tiger Balsmeyer’s
film (Down in the
Valley) all screened
at Flickerfest 2015.
AACTA
Last night, Year 7’s Piper Morrissey walked
the red carpet as a nominee for the Best
Supporting Actress in a television series:
Secrets and Lies. Even though she didn’t
take home the gong, Piper had some
formidable competition (the award went
to The Code’s Chelsey Preston-Crayland)
and her name came up in the very first
commentary by prominent actresses and
comperes Cate Blanchett and Deborah
Mailman.
Jamison and
Tiger received a
special ‘highly
commended’.
MUSIC NOTES
Oliver! rehearsals starting next week!
Rehearsals
for IGS’s
production
of Oliver!
start next
week as
follows:
Monday 2 February
(Fagin / Sykes / Dodger, Charley, Tommy
and Boys Ensemble) – Music Rooms
Orchestra Rehearsals will also commence
on Monday 2 February. Please visit the
Music Office to collect your score if you
have not yet received it.
Tuesday 3 February (Whole cast) –
KMB3
A complete rehearsal schedule is available
on Moodle.
If you are interested in helping out in any
way, please contact Deborah Cunneen and
consider yourself part of the family!
e: [email protected]
Consider yourself part of the
family! Helpers needed ...
Parents, guardians, friends, staff and
students of IGS we would love your
help from costumes, props and sets to
front of house supervision and everything
in between.
For full details on all other music
rehearsals and weekly timetables
please go to page 8
EVENT - PTF FORUMS
International Grammar School continues the 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.
21st century technologies for 21st century mental health problems?
Don’t miss the first forum on Wednesday 4 March when mental health expert and popular media commentator
Professor Ian Hickie presents. Professor Hickie is Executive Director of the Brain and Mind Research Institute
(BMRI) and Professor of Psychiatry at The University of Sydney, asks the question: As the burden of mental
disorders such as anxiety, depression and substance misuse increase among young people in the 21st century, can
we now use new technologies (i.e. self-monitoring devices, smart phones, the internet) to support high quality
mental health care for many more people at a very low cost?
When: 6-7pm, Wednesday 4 March
Where: KMB Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street
A full program of the year’s forums will be available next week
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LANGUAGES LINES
Benvenuti – Welcome to languages 2015
Welcome, benvenuti to 2015. A special
welcome to all the families new to
IGS. Language learning will become an
important, fun and enjoyable part of your
child’s learning.
I hope all new primary students are
beginning to settle into IGS and are
enjoying the language lessons. At first
some of you will find it overwhelming
being immersed into a new language.
This is normal and with support from your
teachers and parents, you will feel more
comfortable and confident as time goes by.
In the Primary, we welcome back Cecile
Bonneau, Britta Galfetti-Neve and Teresa
Alonso .
We kick off the year with Language
Information Evenings. All parents from Early
Learning to Year 6 are invited to meet with
their child’s Languages teacher.
These evenings are important, are carefully
planned and will help you understand what
the students will be doing during the year
and what the expectations are. They are a
great way to begin the year and help build
The language team are energised,
committed and ready and we will continue
to focus on providing a quality language
program and building on our achievements.
and maintain links between teachers and
parents. I encourage you to come along.
•Thursday Jan 29 6pm Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
•Thursday Jan 5 6pm Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)
•Friday Feb 6 6pm Kindergarten & Early
Learning (Preschool & Transition)
•Thursday Feb 12 6pm Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)
I encourage you all to come along to these
evenings and I look forward to meeting you
on the night.
Vilma Rotellini
Head of Languages Junior School
We have new staff in Early Learning
Languages who bring a range of
experiences and skills:• Preschool German – Sonja Wiedenmaier
•Transition Italian - Elena Palmitessa
MEDIA AND COMMUNITY NEWS
We’re on Facebook and Linked in!
IGS’s official Facebook site (established
in late 2014) is heading
towards 500 page ‘likes’!
The IGS team appreciates
the many positive comments
made by the school community and
beyond.
www.facebook.com/igssyd
IGS’s Linked In company page is
also active - check it out!
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Online payments and donations
Payments can now be made online through the
School’s secure payment system with Westpac.
Just click on the payments tab on the homepage
of the IGS website:
www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au
www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au
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SCIENCE SCENE
The Young Scientist Awards
promote an interest in Science among
young people of all ages and abilities.
Students can perform an open-ended
scientific investigation about a topic that
is of interest to them or they can enter
the new Models and Inventions category.
Entries can be done by individuals or
groups.
Over $10,000 worth of prizes are
awarded every year with one student
being names as the Young Scientists of the
Year and receiving a cash prize and a trip
to Pittsburgh USA to compete in the Intel
ISEF competition as well as the opportunity
to participate in the BHP Billiton Science
and Engineering Awards.
Age sections and categories
Prizes for the Award are given to students
from the following year groups: K–2, 3–6,
7–9, 10–12.
There are two major categories – Scientific
investigations and Models and Inventions
For 7–9 and 10–12 Scientific investigations,
cash prizes are awarded to the top three
entries in the following categories:
oBiology
oChemistry
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Earth and Environmental Science
Getting Started
If you are interested in entering the Young
Scientist Awards, see Mrs Preston in K201
for an information brochure.
You may also want to have a look at www.
stansw.asn.au/ys/honour.htm to see some
past entries and www.stansw.asn.au/ys/
categories.htm for the marking rubrics. Any
of the Science staff would also be happy
to mentor you through the year and offer
some help and insights.
SPORTING NEWS continued ...
Welcome to a new year and the chance to be a part of the IGS Sports
program. A summary of key dates and trials for IGS teams can be found
below. We also have plenty of weekly trainings on offer for students to get
involved in. There really is something for everyone and we encourage you to
speak to your child about the trainings and opportunities on offer this term.
A training sign up note can be found on the IGS Daily and we ask that you
please return this to the PE office by Monday 2 February.
TERM 1 TRIALS: High School
U14 Boys & Girls Futsal, Tuesday 28th April (Term 2 – Week 2), Wednesday Lunch Week 5, Hall – 1.15PM
U16 Boys & Girls Futsal, Thursday 30th April (Term 2 – Week 2) , Wednesday Lunch Week 6, Hall – 1.15PM
Open Boys & Girls Futsal, Friday 15th May (Term 2 – Week 4), Wednesday Lunch Week 7, Hall – 1.15PM
IGS Volleyball Team (U15,U16,U17,Open) Friday 14th August (Term 3 – Week 5), Monday Lunch Week 3,4,5,6, Hall – 1.15PM
CDSSA Tennis, Wednesday 18th March (Term 1 – Week 9), Monday Lunch Week 6,
Hall – 1.15PM
CDSSA Touch,Netball, Basketball and Soccer,Monday 9th Feb ,(Term 1 - Week 4), No trials held. Invite only event and letters have already
been sent.
Individual and Team Triathlon – See Mr Downton, Thurs 26th & Fri 27th Feb
(Term 1 - Week 6)No trial – see Mr Downton for more information
CIS Volleyball, Friday 1st May, (Term 2 - Week 2), Players selected through team training.
Open Hockey – See Mr Downton, Monday 11th May, TERM 1 TRIALS: Primary
TERM 1 TRIALS: Primary School
U10 Boys & Girls Futsal, Tuesday 16th June, (Term 2 – Week 9)Teams selected through Red Devils training, (Starting Week 3 on Mondays),
East Roof – 7.30AM till 8.25AM
Open Primary Futsal, Tuesday 16th June, (Term 2 – Week 9), Teams selected through Red Devils training. Starting Week 3 on Tuesdays), Hall –
7.30AM till 8.25AM
AFL - PK Cup, (Year 5 & 6 Only), Friday 20th March, (Term 1 – Week 9),Monday Lunches, (Starting Week 3), Wentworth Park
ASISSA Boys Soccer trialsThursday 26th Feb, (Term 1 – Week 6), Red Devils Training, (Week 3 & 4) Hall – 7.30AM till 8.25AM
ASISSA Netball Gala Day Thursday 26th Feb, (Term 1 – Week 6), Mondays, (Week 3 & 4), Hall – 7.40AM with Mrs Whitaker
ASISSA Basketball Trials, Thursday 12th Feb, (Term 1 – Week 4), Friday Morning, (Week 3),Hall – 7AM with Mr Collins,
ASISSA Tennis Trials, Wednesday 11th Feb, (Term 1 – Week 4), Lunchtime Friday, (Week 2 & 3), Hall – 12.40PM till1.15PM with Mrs Jones
CIS Cricket Trials 10th & 11th March, (Term 1 – Week 8), Thursday Morning, (Week 3 & 4) East Roof – 7.40AM till 8.25AM with Mr Kirkland
CIS Girls Soccer Trials, Monday 23rd March, (Term 1 – Week 10), Red Devils Training , Tuesday (Week 3 & 4) Hall – 7.30AM till 8.25AM
Hockey – See Mr DowntonMonday 27th April, Term 2 – Week 1), (Term 2 – Week 4), No trial – see Mr Downton for more information
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MUSIC NOTES Continued ...
First band and ensemble rehearsals scheduled for 2015
Students should attend the first rehearsal with their instrument, a
folder for their music, and a pencil.
Rehearsals are in room 311 unless stated. Please contact the
ensemble director if you have any questions or Alison Housley
[email protected] if you are unsure about which
ensemble is suitable for your child. Some ensembles require an
audition process.
Please complete an Ensemble Application Form and submit this
to the music office prior to the first rehearsal. These are available
on Moodle or from the Music office. Please read the conditions of
membership carefully and ensure that students are available for all
rehearsals and all concerts for the duration of 2015.
Year 4 Training Band
TUESDAY January 27 (the first day of school): afternoon ONLY
2.35pm till 3.35pm. Please be sure to send the following items with
your child:
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Instrument – clearly named. Please bring the instrument to
the music office before school and it will be placed in the
instrument store room until needed at 2.35pm
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Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 – clearly named
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A pencil (stored in the instrument case to use every week)
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Spare reeds for clarinet and saxophone players
All members of the band will need to attend morning sessions
starting on Tuesday 3rd February.
Director: Sarah Travis [email protected]
Year 5 Bay Street Band:
MONDAY February 2 7.30am to 8.30am AND 2.35pm to
3.35pm. Students are required to bring Essential Elements Book 2
to these rehearsals
Director: Sarah Butler [email protected]
Beginner Recorder Ensemble
MONDAY February 2 12.20 – 1.15pm Room 305
Deborah Cunneen [email protected]
Senior Vocal Ensemble
TUESDAY February 3 7.30 – 8.25am
Choir Co-ordinator: Natalie O’Connor [email protected]
Junior Jazz Band
TUESDAY February 3 TUESDAY 12.25 – 1.05pm (note change of
day) Room 307
Director: Nathan Henshaw [email protected]
Senior Orchestra
THURSDAY February 5 7.30am to 8.30am AND 1.00pm to 2pm.
Note that all Senior orchestra string players will be rehearsing in the
Senior String Ensemble at 1.00pm every Thursday.
Director: Alison Housley [email protected]
Paganini Players Room 307
THURSDAY February 5 7.30am – 8.30am
Director: John Barry [email protected]
Primary School Choirs Years 1 – 6
THURSDAY February 5 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Choir Co-ordinator: Natalie O’Connor [email protected]
Kelly Street Band:
FRIDAY February 6
7.30am to 8.30am AND 12.20pm to
1.15pm (note change of day)
Director: Sarah Travis [email protected]
Sarasate Strings Room 307
FRIDAY February 6 7.30am – 8.30am
Director: John Barry [email protected]
Primary Guitar Ensemble
FRIDAY February 6 12.20 – 1.15pm Room
Brendan Gill [email protected]
IGS Voices
TUESDAY February 3 TUESDAY 1.05 – 1.55pm (note change of
day) Room 307
FRIDAY February 6 1.05 – 1.50pm (note change of time) Room
305
Director: Amandine Petit
Choir Co-ordinator: Natalie O’Connor [email protected]
Director: Nathan Henshaw [email protected]
Junior Orchestra
Senior Jazz Band
Mo Jo Xylophone Ensemble
TUESDAY February 3 12.20 – 1.15pm Room 305
Sarah Travis [email protected]
Symphonic Winds:
WEDNESDAY February 4 7.30am to 8.30am AND 1.00pm to
2pm (note change of day)
irector: Sarah Butler [email protected]
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MONDAY February 9 7.50am – 8.20am. Note that there is NO
rehearsal on the first Monday of each term.
Michele Ellis [email protected]
School of Rock
All High School students wishing to join School of Rock should
meet Mr Gill on Wednesday 28 at recess in room 311. Please
communicate with Mr Gill by email if you cannot attend this
meeting.
Brendan Gill [email protected]
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