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To TikTok, or not to TikTok?
There has been a lot of media hype about TikTok recently and this has to lead me to do a little investigating into this popular app. It appears tha...
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Highlights For The Start of Term III
It is great to see some of the highlights of the school year and selected co-curricular events starting to take place again this term. Sadly we’re ...
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Social Connection and Strong Relationships
The ability to have strong relationships is a critical life skill that impacts our ability to flourish from the cradle to the grave, in our social ...
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Learning Conversations
Welcome back to Term III! It’s been a fabulous return to the classroom with the commencement of exciting Units of Inquiry, experiences that are con...
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Underneath Our Masks We Are Still Smiling
One term which we often hear is ‘the new normal’ – specifically regarding the life into which we have all been thrust in recent months. We all long...
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Upcoming Library Events
Premier's Reading Challenge Changes to "Reading Rules" for 2020 Students need to upload titles to their student reading record by 28 August 202...
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The End of An Unexpected Term II
This week I am a little bit sad because at the time this newsletter would be arriving in your inbox, we would be about to watch a performance of ou...
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All the In-House Action
We are very nearly at the end of this unique and often challenging term. After so many phases and transitions in learning, the last few weeks have ...
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We Make A Difference
I’m sure you have a list of memorable teachers. We all have a handful of teachers that we can name, with distinct memories about how they impacted ...
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Learn and Play
Even though the winter winds have started to rear their chilly heads, the children have kept warm over the past week with interesting and thought-p...
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The Heart of a TIGS Education
Reflection is a necessary part of the learning cycle. There is no sustained progress without it. So, as we reflect on the disruption to regular sch...
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The Attitude of Unity
Last week, over 300 local churches across Australia came together to record a blessing for this country and its people. The song offers a message o...
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Have You Filled a Bucket?
Being kind is our message this week in the Junior School. We have spent time exploring this concept as we settle back into our school routine and ...
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Who Knew Science Could be so Tasty?!
“When your child asks, ‘Why is there a moon?’, don’t reply with a scientific answer. Ask them, ‘What do you think?’. They will understand that you ...
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Last Chance To Claim This Exciting Opportu...
JOIN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY! The School community at TIGS is made up of a diverse mix of families who are involved in many areas of busi...
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Random Acts of Kindness
In ‘Dialogues and Essays’, the Roman philosopher Seneca wrote: “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness” The ...
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Embracing Opportunities and Celebrating Gr...
As we began the year we shared our commitment to achieve at least One Years’ Growth for all students. This commitment has not changed. During my ad...
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Library News
This year, students can borrow up to 10 ‘choice books’ replacing the ‘5 choice books’ rule. Please use the link to go to the Premier’s Reading ...
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