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Junior School

Kindergarten to Year 6

The Junior School at The Illawarra Grammar School is a place where students discover a lifelong love of learning in a joyful, Christian atmosphere.

Education Tailored to Each Child

At The Illawarra Grammar School, students strive for their best and are given every opportunity to grow in all areas.

Academic Excellence

Our students are provided with an innovative program of learning that promotes individual excellence, personal achievement and the development of the whole person. Our NAPLAN results consistently position us among the top-performing junior schools in the Illawarra.

Academic Excellence

Personalised Pathways

We know our students and we respond to their needs. Our student data is strong and the personal and academic growth of our students is excellent, with provisions in place to understand, track and support our students.

Personalised Pathways

Specialist Subjects

Students expand their learning in Music, Physical Education, Japanese, Library and Biblical Studies with specialist teachers. Visual Art and Digital Literacy are also integrated into our programs, further deepening the knowledge and skills of students.

Specialist Subjects

24

Maximum students in a class

 

1 to1

Devices

 

Composite classes

Beyond the
Classroom

Music
 

Music
 

We have a strong tradition of excellence in music, with a wide range of opportunities for students to learn and perform.

Sport
 

Sport
 

With an outstanding record of sporting achievement, our students choose from a wide range of sport offerings.

School
Production

School
Production

Every year, our students gain available performance experience, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Cocurricular
Program

Cocurricular
Program

We offer an extensive cocurricular program, allowing students to pursue a wide range of interests.

Leadership
 

Leadership
 

Growing confident, responsible and courageous leaders of tomorrow.

Wellbeing
 

Wellbeing
 

We believe every student should have a safe and supportive learning environment.

Academic Support 

EAL/D

Support for international students with limited English proficiency is provided through quality differentiation within classrooms. In addition, a Targeted English Program is offered to those who qualify for a short term intensive program offered to students in Years 4 to 6.

EALD

Talented Learners

Talented learners are confidently catered for through our personalised pathways. Students have access to a number of specific Mathematics and Reading programs designed to challenge and extend. Talented learners are further enirched through a range of cocurricular programs including da Vinci Decathlon, Maths Olympiad and Tournament of the Minds.

Talented Learners

Technology Use

Our students access a one to one device from Kindergarten to supplement and enrich their learning. They learn to confidently and safely use a range of devices, including iPads, notebooks and desktop computers.

Technology Use

Academic Enrichment and Support

Students with additional learning needs have access to quality differentiated programs within the classroom. In addition to these provisions, we have a Junior School Academic Support Coordinator, an Academic Support teacher and teacher aides who can provide some additional support in classrooms.

Academic Enrichment and Support

What Junior School students
have to say:

“My favourite subject is Mathematics because it challenges my brain but there’s also lots of fun. I love Maths groups.”
Ishaan, Year 5
“We get to learn lots of different things with special teachers like Japanese, sports and music.”
Mikayla, Year 4
“My school helps make learning fun and easier, even when it’s not that simple.”
Ellie, Year 3
“The school helps me learn how to make new friends. It helps me discover the world more, like right now we are learning about creatures. I like that!”
Amelie, Year 1
“School has helped me learn things that I never knew before. I never knew that light is reflected off white surfaces more. I never knew how a periscope works.”
Samuel, Year 2

    Modern facilities
    in a beautiful setting.

    With multiple play spaces, sporting facilities and well-equipped classrooms, the environment cultivates a sense of exploration and wonder.

    Welcome from
    Ms Geneva Clayton

    Head of Junior School

    “Every child deserves to be understood, to grow and to learn. Our Junior School places children at the centre of all learning decisions, our personalised and targeted approach allows for the development of the whole child. Illawarra Grammar is a place where every child is known, has a voice and is valued.
    I have a commitment to pedagogy which is responsive to curriculum developments, educational research, gifted education, pastoral care, having deep knowledge of the needs of students of today, and most significantly my passion for contemporary education.
    I pride myself on knowing every child and work closely with families to ensure that the important partnership is established early. I welcome you to visit our School and see for yourself the unique opportunities presented.”

    A Christian and Caring Environment

    Wellbeing
    Our wellbeing programs are based on restorative practices and a commitment to ensuring students are well understood and their needs addressed. Empowering students with friendship skills is critical; in the Junior School we implement the UR Strong program which focuses on developing and understanding healthy relationships.

    Community
    We are blessed to be a part of a caring, supportive and encouraging community. The partnership we have with our families is truly valued as we strive to create an environment that is welcoming and programs that are rich in learning. We invite our families to take part in this journey and contribute to enriching our students’ experience.

    Christian
    As a school founded on the Christian faith, we promote an understanding of Jesus in our students. We give them opportunities to explore the Biblical view to their learning, provide opportunities to engage in Christian service and stewardship and encourage them to become faithful stewards of our world.

    Visit The Illawarra
    Grammar School

    We welcome you and your family to attend one of our upcoming events to explore our beautiful grounds and connect with our knowledgeable staff and exceptional students.

    Discover for yourself the strength of TIGS.

    De Virtute in Virtutem
    From Strength to Strength

    From Psalm 84:7