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  Welcome to TIGS   History

 History
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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 3rd 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 - Year 12, housed in a modern educational setting with a well-established and acknowledged reputation for delivering programmes of excellence.

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