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Junior School News
Head of Junior School
Senior School News
Head of Senior School
Senior School students have recently voted on their student leaders for 2027.
Earlier in the term, more than 30% of Year 11 students applied for Prefect positions for 2027, while nearly 40% of Year 10 students nominated for the various Captain roles available in Year 11 next year. These numbers reflect a positive school culture. They demonstrate a student body that is invested in its community and passionate about school life.
This weekend, we celebrate Father’s Day and the important role fathers and positive male role models play in the lives of children and young people. Long before students apply for leadership positions, they learn about character, compassion and service from the adults who guide and encourage them each day.
In assembly this week, Head Prefect Robbie Lavelle quoted leadership author John Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Our students first encounter these lessons at home. On Father’s Day, we give thanks for the many dads and male role models in our community who care deeply about their children and their education. Your encouragement, guidance and example help shape the young people we are privileged to teach.
General School News
The P&F Association invites parents, carers and members of the community to an upcoming evening with respected guest speaker, Professor Toby Walsh, on the topic of AI, the dangers and what we can do to prevent AI harms before it is too late.
📅 Date: Monday 7 September 2026
🕙 Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm (doors open at 5.45pm)
📍 Location: The Illawarra Grammar School
🚗 Parking: Limited parking available in school car parks
📖 Collins Booksellers is partnering with us on the event. Copies of God AI will be available for sale on the night
👤 This event is for adults only. It is open to TIGS parents as well as all members of the community.
RSVP here.
More about Professor Toby Walsh:
Prof Toby Walsh is one of the world’s leading researchers in artificial intelligence. He is a professor of artificial intelligence at the University of New South Wales and chief scientist at its AI institute, UNSW.ai. He is the author of five books about AI, including Machines Behaving Badly, Faking It and, most recently, The Shortest History of AI. His new book God AI will be released on 1 September and will be available for sale at this event.
Please remember that the P&F welcomes donations of uniforms for resale through the Second-Hand Uniform Shop. Donations can be placed in the yellow collection bins located outside the shop, near the Western Avenue car park.
Parent volunteers are welcome in our Canteen. If you are interested in volunteering, either on a regular or occasional basis, please contact the Canteen team for further information. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
The Junior School is also looking for parents and carers who may be able to volunteer to assist with handing out lunch orders to students, particularly on Fridays. If this is something you may be interested in, please contact Mrs Rebecca Grneski, Director of Campus, via email at rgrneski@tigs.nsw.edu.au.
Moana Jr. Sets Sail at TIGS
The Illawarra Grammar School is proud to announce its 2027 musical production of Disney’s Moana Jr.
Featuring memorable characters, uplifting songs including How Far I’ll Go and You’re Welcome, and a powerful message about courage and perseverance, Moana Jr. will bring an epic ocean adventure to the TIGS stage in June 2027.
Auditions for this exciting show will be held during Term IV, 2026 and are open to students entering Years 5-11 in 2027. We welcome students who have developed their skills through Performing Arts subjects, co-curricular activities, productions and private tuition and also encouraging those with strong potential who are eager to step up and take on a new challenge.
We are seeking students who are ready to extend themselves creatively, demonstrate leadership, work as part of a team and bring this epic adventure to life on stage. This is an opportunity to apply and hone your skills in a high-quality production alongside other committed performers.
What can we say except…you’re welcome to audition!
For the junior audition form and information click here
For the senior audition form and information click here
We invite students from Kindergarten to Year 12 who learn an instrument, either externally or at School, to participate in our Music Academy Concerts.
The concerts provide an opportunity for our students to hone their performance skills and share their talents with the School community. Parents and carers are welcome to attend these concerts to support our students.
To register your child for a concert, please follow the relevant link below. A Consent2Go will be generated once the registration closing date has passed.
For students who play more than one instrument, please complete a new form for each concert.
The registration closing dates will be strictly adhered to, and late applications cannot be accepted.
Term IV Concert Dates
Strings – Thursday 5 November (Week 4 Term IV)
Closing date for registration: Friday 16 October
Concert A: 3.30pm – 4.15pm | Register Here
Concert B: 4.30pm – 5.15pm | Register Here
Concert C: 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Register Here
Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar – Thursday 5 November (Week 4 Term IV)
Closing date for registration: Friday 16 October
Concert A: 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Register Here
Brass and Woodwind – Thursday 12 November (Week 5 Term IV)
Closing date for registration: Friday 23 October
Concert A: 4.30pm – 5.15pm | Register Here
Concert B: 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Register Here
Piano – Thursday 26 November (Week 7 Term IV)
Closing date for registration: Friday 29 May
Concert A: 3.30pm – 4.15pm | Register Here
Concert B: 4.30pm – 5.15pm | Register Here
Concert C: 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Register Here
Vocal – Thursday 26 November (Week 7 Term IV)
Closing date for registration: Friday 29 May
Concert A: 4.30pm – 5.15pm | Register Here
Concert B: 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Register Here
Join Music Academy – Enrol in Private Music Lessons
At Illawarra Grammar, we have a team of experienced instrumental tutors who can enhance and strengthen your child’s proficiency and love of music.
We offer private lessons across a wide variety of instruments; a full list is detailed in the application form linked below. Lessons are conducted on campus throughout the school day, with some tutors also offering before and after school options.
Please ensure that you read the Music Academy Handbook and the Terms and Conditions before enrolling in lessons.
