TIGS Parents and Friends Association
The TIGS P&F is a school based volunteer organisation that aims to help make the school a great place for our kids. We work together with the school to build connections, create fun events, be a parent voice and support the school to achieve its goals. We hope to see you at our next event.
TIGS family day at Jamberoo Water park
Thursday 12 December 2024
TIGS families are invited to join us at Jamberoo on the first day of the holidays. Parents need to supervise their children. Older children must be 14 years and older to enter the park if unaccompanied by an adult.
Families participate at their own risk and this is not a school event.
We have booked a section at Bayview Huts F G H for our families.
If you bought a ticket through us you will need to print out your ticket that we email to you. You can also join by just buying a regular ticket from Jamberoo.
We will email the Jamberoo tickets to your email address, make sure you have them ready for inspection on the day.
Jamberoo Action Park
Christmas Baking Goods P&F Fundraiser
Monday 9 December 2024
Visiting friends and family this Christmas? Make life easy and yum with our Online Christmas Market where you can buy Gingerbread House Kits, Rocky Road, Christmas Puddings, and Sticky Date Puddings, wrapped and ready to gift. Items to be sent home with your eldest child on December 9th.
The Illawarra Grammar School
Year 5 Parent dinner (CANCELLED)
Saturday 16 November 2024
Year 5 parents join us for a night out without the kids.
Gringas Tacos
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 1 November 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested in joining TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F alternating between Bulli Beach Cafe and North Beach Pavilion. This one will be our last one for 2024. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small.
Bulli Beach Cafe
Coffee Morning (North Beach Pavilion)
Friday 6 September 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at North Beach Pavilion. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested in joining TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month alternating between Bulli Beach Cafe and North Beach Pavilion. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small.
North Beach Pavilion
Father's Day Breakfast (Junior School)
Friday 30 August 2024
Please join us for the TIGS Junior School Father's Day Breakfast - celebrating fathers and father figures in our lives.
There won't be any on-site parking available, please plan accordingly and consider public transport and car-pooling.
Bookings close Friday 23rd August.
TIGS Rees Hall
2024 Junior School Father's Day Stall
Thursday 29 August 2024
We are excited to be supporting Cana Farm in 2024, through our TIGS Father’s Day Gift Stall.
Cana Farm is an integral part of Cana Communities, a not-for-profit charity working with men and women, who have experienced homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, and other barriers that have prevented them from creating a positive life for themselves. The Farm is a place of belonging which provides opportunities to be involved in constructive projects which the community are then able to enjoy together.
You can read more about them at www.canafarm.com.au
if you’re interested.
The following are examples of the gifts children will be able to choose from:
Chipotle and cayenne hot sauce
Spicy tomato chutney
Barbecue rub
Various jams
Crazy socks and chocolate freckles
A TIGS father, Daryl Duguid, is also supplying local honey and honeycomb.
Hoping you are excited to let your kids choose a gift that gives and gives.
The Illawarra Grammar School Junior School
P&F Meeting (no need to rsvp)
Wednesday 7 August 2024
The next P&F Meeting is at 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 August.
The meeting will take place in the Goodhew Research Centre (Library). There is also a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. Please send agenda items to pandf@tigs.com.au.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97385244390
Zoom Meeting ID: 973 8524 4390
Meetings take place once per term. Following the August meeting, there will be one more meeting for 2024 on Wednesday 16 October.
The Illawarra Grammar School, Library
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 2 August 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested in joining TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month alternating between Bulli Beach Cafe and North Beach Pavilion. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small.
Bulli Beach Cafe
Volunteer Sign Up for Production
Between Wednesday 19 June 2024 and Saturday 22 June 2024
Our school production is one of the cherished highlights of the year. This year's performance is "Strictly Ballroom," and tickets are now on sale here: https://www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/strictly-ballroom/
We are seeking 2-5 parent volunteers per performance to support staff in the following areas:
Duties:
Assist at the door just inside the IGC.
Help set up the float and ticket charts.
Sell tickets and manage guest entry upon arrival.
Help set up the canteen for sales during the interval.
Assist with packing up the canteen after the interval (during the second half of the performance).
Support to sell raffle tickets and gift baskets from cancelled Great Fete.
Your support is greatly appreciated and essential to the success of our production. Thank you for your help!
The Illawarra Grammar School
P&F Meeting (no need to rsvp)
Wednesday 29 May 2024
The next P&F meeting will be held on Wednesday, 29th May, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the Library. We also have a zoom login available for those who can’t join us in person.
Agenda Items:
Kindly send any agenda items you may want to raise to pandf@tigs.com.au by 22nd May. Please note that we aim to focus on pre-determined topics and avoid discussing ad hoc items.
You don't need to rsvp to this meeting. RSVP to easily add this meeting to your calendar.
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/97385244390
Meeting ID: 973 8524 4390
The Illawarra Grammar School, Library
Volunteer Cash Counting/Float collection
Saturday 18 May 2024
Volunteers are needed to manage cash on the day. We will send out instructions the week before the fete.
Please contact Lena Huda (lena.huda@me.com, 0480000555) by phone or WhatsApp for any questions.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Lena or Perry.
The Illawarra Grammar School Senior School Reception
Year 5 Volunteer Sign Up (Devonshire tea)
Between Friday 17 May 2024 and Saturday 18 May 2024
Thank you for offering to volunteer on our Year 5 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024 on 18 May. We will be selling high tea treats such as scones, specialty teas, sweets and refreshments in a relaxed pop up café. We need volunteers to help with stall preparation, set up and pack up on the day, food preparation, packaging, manning the stall and sales.
If you want to donate any items (food items, drinks, tea, packaged sweets) for our stall, please get in touch. We are also looking for pretty platters, serving utensils and props that could enhance our stall too.
When you sign up, we will provide you with more details via email. You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are more than welcome to book multiple shifts. If you need to change your shift within 48 hrs of the fete, please contact Nicole Smith. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift (no experience necessary). More info: Nicole Smith niksmith@gmail.com or 0403921971
The Illawarra Grammar School Devonshire Tea Stall
Kindy Volunteer Sign Up for Arts and Craft
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Kindy Arts and Crafts stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. We will be providing kids with the opportunity to cut, paste and paint. You don't have to be creative just happy to watch and help kids have fun.
Can’t help on the day, but still keen to contribute? We’d love help with collecting rocks (to paint rock people on) or by donating rolls of coloured wool you no longer need (to make Pom Pom keyrings).
Please contact Bushra via Phone 0430062863 or email bkhan@uow.edu.au if you can help with either of those.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Bushra.
The Illawarra Grammar School Kindy Stall
Volunteer Sign Up for Sticky Date Pudding Stall
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up as a volunteer for the Sticky Date Puddings stall at the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May.
At our stall we will be selling delicious Sticky Date puddings & sauce.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift so we can show you how it works and how to take payments.
Please email Rowena Harris (rowena.harris@exemail.com.au) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Rowena.
The Illawarra Grammar School Sticky Date Pudding Stall
Yr 4 Volunteer Sign Up for Face Painting & Hair Spray
Saturday 18 May 2024
Year 4 are running one of the most popular stalls of the fete for the littlies.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup, selling, painting faces and spraying hair.
We encourage everyone to contribute in some way to make this the best Great Fete TIGS has ever had.
Can’t help on the day but would still like to contribute? We would love donations of materials needed on the stall. We have a long list so please contact Lauren lauren-carroll@bigpond.com.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Lauren 0419999782.
The Illawarra Grammar School Year 4 Stall
Yr 6 Volunteer Sign Up for Bingo & Parasol Painting
Saturday 18 May 2024
Yr 6 are running the Bingo & Parasol Painting stall at the the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. We are hosting two activities, Bingo (Match and Win game) and Parasol Painting.
You don't have to be creative just happy to watch and help kids have fun.
Any questions contact the stall coordinator Dominee (email: dominee7@gmail.com, 0410313859).
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48hr of the fete, please contact Dominee.
The Illawarra Grammar School Bingo & Parasol Stall
Year 10 Volunteer Sign Up (Apple Shack)
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 10 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. Our stall is "The Apple Shack". We will be selling bags of apples, non-alcoholic cider & various produce from Glenbernie Orchard, Darkes Forest.
Apple inspired baked goods & sauces, donated by yr 10 families have also been popular sellers in the past.
We are looking for parent and/or student volunteers to assist with setup, selling or pack down on the day of the fete.
Can’t help on the day, but still keen to contribute? We’d love donations of apple inspired goods or sauces. These can be delivered to school by Friday or first thing Saturday for inclusion in the stall. Please contact the stall coordinator Bec Perrins bec.perrins@gmail.com to let us know about possible donations.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Bec at 0417027009
The Illawarra Grammar School Apple Shack Stall
Year 11 Volunteer Sign Up (Sausage Sizzle)
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 11 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. Our stall is "Sausage/Steak Sizzle".
We are looking for parent and student volunteers to assist with setup, selling, cooking or pack down on the day of the fete. Please feel free to book more than one session.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Sara, Arch H's mum. Any questions? Email alanandsara@bigpond.com
Please bring a hat, wear sunblock and an apron.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Sara 0419204978.
The Illawarra Grammar School Sausage Sizzle Stall
Year 2 Volunteer Sign Up Falafel Stall
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 2 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, Falafel Stall.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup, selling, cooking or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Colin. Any questions please Email Colhugh@hotmail.com
Please bring a hat, wear sunblock and an apron.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Colin
The Illawarra Grammar School Falafel Stall
Year 8 Volunteer Sign Up (Side Show Alley)
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 8 stall for the Fete Saturday May 18th, 2024. Our stall is "Side Show Alley"- a few 'pocket money pleaser' activities in the style of traditional carnival games;
- Hook a Duck
- The Chocolate Toss
- Tin Can Knock-down
- Pegboard Lolly Pick
We are looking for parent volunteers to sell tickets and also like two student volunteers per game to help the activities run smoothly.
Please consider donating the following items;
- Chupa Chup lollies
- Flat bars of chocolate
- Small stationary items such as pens, erasers, Smiggle items
- Key rings
- Plush toys
- Vouchers for experiences, such as Inflatable World, ...
Drop off donations at senior school office or in the tub marked 'Side Show Alley' in Blue Shipping Container in the High School Car Park.
You can cancel/change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
Need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, call Helen at 0431 465 601
The Illawarra Grammar School Side Show Stall
Year 9 Volunteer Sign Up (Handmade Dumplings)
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 9 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, Handmade DUMPLING STORE.
We are looking for friends to assist with setup, dumpling making, cooking sales and pack down on the day of the fete. 🥳 Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Aminy. Any questions please email Aminy1012@gmail.com
Please bring a hat, wear sunblock.
Aprons will be provided.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Aminy - 0493 512 263
The Illawarra Grammar School Dumpling Stall
Yr 11 Volunteer Sign Up for Greek Souvlaki
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May "Greek Souvlaki" stall.
We are looking for parent and student volunteers to assist with setup, selling, cooking or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinators are Bessie and Renee. Any questions? Text or call Renee at 0422 995 509.
Please bring a hat, wear sunblock and an apron.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Renee.
The Illawarra Grammar School Souvlaki Stall
Yr 1 Volunteer Sign Up for Cake Stall
Between Friday 17 May 2024 and Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up as a volunteer for the cupcake and cake stall at the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May.
At our stall we will be selling an array of freshly baked cupcakes, cakes and other delicious treats.
We will be accepting donations of any baked goods from all year groups (cakes, cupcakes, muffins, slices, cookies) on both Friday 19th May afternoon (3.30pm to 5pm) and early Saturday morning (from 9am).
Please label the goods and list the ingredients – in particularly allergens such as nuts.
Cake boxes and trays are available from both the Junior School Reception and Senior School Reception.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift so we can show you how it works and how to take payments. Please email Sarah (Declan's mum) on 0459 121 111 or s_young482@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Sarah.
The Illawarra Grammar School Cake Stall (IGC)
Yr 3 Volunteer Sign Up (White Elephant, Books & Cloak Room)
Between Friday 17 May 2024 and Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 3 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. We are selling pre-loved items donated by school parents and also manage our Cloak room.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup the day before the fete, selling or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinators are Randa and Megan. Any questions? Email randa.sacedon@gmail.com or meganainsworth79@yahoo.com.au
On the setup day (Friday 17th May from 3pm) we will sort donations and price them. Please feel free to bring your year 3 child along to help.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Randa at 0401965730.
The Illawarra Grammar School White Elephant Stall
Year 7 Volunteer Sign Up (Bubble Soccer, Laser Tag, Bull)
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 7 stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. Our stall is “Laser Tag, Bubble Soccer and Mechanical Bull". The games will be supervised by professional operators. We will be selling and checking tickets, taking times, making sure waivers are signed.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Tigs K. on 0410589822 or Lena H. on 0480000555.
Bubble Soccer Basket Ball Court, Laser Tag Rees Hall, Bull Library Lawn
Year 12 Volunteer Sign Up for Krispy Creme Doughnuts Stall
Saturday 18 May 2024
Sign up for your shift at the Year 12 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts stall for the TIGS Fete 2024, 18th May. We are looking for parent and student volunteers to assist with setup, selling, or pack down on the day of the fete. Your stall coordinator will be Fiona Neal fneal@tigs.nsw.edu.au
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Fiona Neal fneal@tigs.nsw.edu.au
The Illawarra Grammar School Sticky Date Pudding Stall
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 3 May 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested in joining TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month alternating between Bulli Beach Cafe and North Beach Pavilion. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small.
Bulli Beach Cafe
Coffee Morning (North Beach Pavilion)
Friday 5 April 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at North Beach Pavilion. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested in joining TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month alternating between Bulli Beach Cafe and North Beach Pavilion. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small.
North Beach Pavilion
P&F AGM followed by General Meeting (no need to rsvp)
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Our annual AGM, followed by a General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 3rd April, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The meeting will take place in the Library. We also have a zoom login available for those who can’t join us in person.
Please nominate to become part of the P&F Executive. Nominations are to be received at least 7 days prior to the AGM. Find the nomination form on our Olle page.
Agenda Items:
Kindly send any agenda items you may want to raise to pandf@tigs.com.au by the 24th March. Please note that we aim to focus on pre-determined topics and avoid discussing ad hoc items.
You don't need to rsvp to this meeting. RSVP to easily add this meeting to your calendar.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 985 0896 4630
The Illawarra Grammar School, Library
Fete Planning Committee Call
Thursday 7 March 2024
The Great Fete is happening soon. This call is for school staff and volunteers involved in the planning phase of the event. Link to sign up as a volunteer planning phase: https://forms.gle/91h8NgYWzui5ofrA8
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 602117
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 1 March 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested to join TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month during term at Bulli Beach Cafe. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small..
Bulli Beach Cafe
P&F Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday 20 February 2024
With sustainability being one of the key strategic focus areas for the school, the P&F formed a subcommittee to explore where we can help on this journey. Interested parents are invited to join our committee.
Topic: P&F Sustainability Committee
Time: Feb 20, 2024 12:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 826 9960 0861
Passcode: 110749
2024 Back to School Disco
Sunday 11 February 2024
Join us for a Back to School Disco at TIGS Junior School, a fantastic event for both parents and children! We've secured the Sunken Lounge (located behind the Italian bistro) and a DJ Brooke to keep the party going from 5 to 7 pm with dancing, games, karaoke, dance comps, smoke and bubble machine.
Hungry? No worries! You can conveniently grab some delicious bites at the Fraternity Club, choosing from the Italian restaurant or Bistro options.
We kindly request that parents supervise their own children during the event. Please remember that this event is not organised by the school but by fellow parents. If we manage to raise extra funds through ticket sales, all proceeds will be directed to support TIGS P&F.
Siblings are more than welcome to join in on the fun, and we encourage you to invite other families who might be interested in becoming part of the TIGS community. We've arranged plenty of tables for you to relax and watch the kids bust a move on the dance floor.
The Fraternity Club
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 2 February 2024
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested to join TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month during term at Bulli Beach Cafe. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small..
Bulli Beach Cafe
TIGS family day at Jamberoo Water park
Thursday 14 December 2023
TIGS families are invited to join us at Jamberoo on the first day of the holidays. Parents need to supervise their children. Older children must be 14 years and older to enter the park if unaccompanied by an adult.
Families participate at their own risk and this is not a school event.
We have booked a section at Bayview Huts for our families.
If you bought a ticket through us you will need to print out your ticket that we email to you. You can also join by just buying a regular ticket from Jamberoo.
Find out more about the ticket type for presale (deadline 7th Sep) : https://www.jamberoo.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fundraising-PDF-23%EF%80%A224-Season.pdf. We will email the Jamberoo tickets to your email address, make sure you have them ready for inspection on the day.
Jamberoo Action Park
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 1 December 2023
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested to join TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month- going forward at Bulli Beach Cafe. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small..
Bulli Beach Cafe
Fete 2024 Kickoff Meeting
Thursday 16 November 2023
All TIGS parents and carers are invited to join us for a discussion around the upcoming fete on the 18th May 2024. Are you interested to run a stall, help to organize a certain aspect of the fete (e.g. raffle) or have some general ideas on how to make our next fete great again? If you can't make the time but still want to contribute to the planning process, please email pandf@tigs.com.au.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 867 6405 0571
Passcode: 357512
P&F Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting
Monday 13 November 2023
With sustainability being one of the key strategic focus areas for the school, the P&F formed a subcommittee to explore where we can help on this journey. Interested parents are invited to join our committee.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 3 November 2023
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested to join TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month- going forward at Bulli Beach Cafe. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small..
Bulli Beach Cafe
P&F Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday 19 October 2023
With sustainability being one of the key strategic focus areas for the school, the P&F formed a subcommittee to explore where we can help on this journey. Interested parents are invited to join our committee.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88246190904?pwd=b29HRHNCVkEzWkx4NHpraFFJVGlzZz09
Meeting ID: 882 4619 0904
Passcode: 531773
P&F Meeting (no need to rsvp)
Wednesday 18 October 2023
The next P&F meeting will be held on Wednesday, 18th October, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the Library. We also have a zoom login available for those who can’t join us in person.
Agenda Items:
Kindly send any agenda items you may want to raise to pandf@tigs.com.au by 10th October. Please note that we aim to focus on pre-determined topics and avoid discussing ad hoc items.
You don't need to rsvp to this meeting. RSVP to easily add this meeting to your calendar.
The Illawarra Grammar School, Library
Vaping - what parents and carers need to know
Thursday 14 September 2023
An expert talk to help parents and carers understand more about the facts on the risks of e-cigarette use (vaping)
You will also learn about where to find more information including the NSW Government’s ‘Do you know what you’re vaping?’ campaign and Vaping Toolkit (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaping).
Speaker: Dr Frank Cordaro is an Addiction Medicine Specialist and TIGS dad
followed by Q&A session with Dr Cordaro and members of the TIGS Executive team
Time: 14th September 6pm -7.30pm. The talk starts at 6.30pm. Light snacks will be served from 6pm-6.30pm.
Location: TIGS Library
Who’s invited: Parents and carers of year 5 - year 12 TIGS students
Please note no recording will be made available. Attendance in person is required.
Goodhew Research Centre (Library)
Coffee Morning (Bulli Beach Cafe)
Friday 1 September 2023
Join us for a cup of coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested to join TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month- going forward at Bulli Beach Cafe. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small..
Bulli Beach Cafe
P&F Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday 29 August 2023
With sustainability being one of the key strategic focus areas for the school, the P&F formed a subcommittee to explore where we can help on this journey. Interested parents are invited to join our committee.
P&F Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday 9 August 2023
With sustainability being one of the key strategic focus areas for the school, the P&F formed a subcommittee to explore where we can help on this journey. Interested parents are invited to join our committee. If you can't make it, please still sign up and leave a comment that you won't be able to make this meeting but want to be part of the committee in the future.
Coffee Morning (North Beach Pavilion)
Friday 4 August 2023
Join us for a cup of coffee at North Beach Pavilion. Everyone is welcome - bring friends who are interested to join TIGS too. These informal get-togethers are regularly organised by the P&F usually on the first Friday of the month. We'd love to see as many of you as possible. The booking link is just to make sure we book the right kind of space for numbers - if you end up not being able to make it we would rather have too big of a table than too small..
North Beach Pavilion
P&F Sustainability Subcommittee Kick Off Meeting
Wednesday 7 June 2023
With sustainability being one of the key strategic focus areas for the school, the P&F is forming a subcommittee to explore where we can help on this journey. Interested parents are invited to join our committee.
This is our kick-off meeting (zoom-only). If you can't make it, please still sign up and leave a comment that you won't be able to make this meeting but want to be part of the committee in the future.
Volunteer Cash Counting/Float collection
Saturday 20 May 2023
Do you love the texture of a $50 note? Or is the sound of jangling coins smoothing?
Then we need your help at The Great Fete. Volunteers are needed to manage cash on the day. We will send out instructions the week before the fete.
Please contact Perry Beebe (perry.beebe@arre.com.au) or 0419 174 168 by phone or WhatsApp for any questions.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Perry.
The Illawarra Grammar School Senior School Reception
Volunteer Sign Up for Pack Up (All Years)
Saturday 20 May 2023
We need helpers for packing up after TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Please email Matt Fields (mfield@tigs.nsw.edu.au) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Matt.
The Illawarra Grammar School In front of the IGC
Volunteer Sign Up Year 4 (Devonshire tea)
Between Friday 19 May 2023 and Saturday 20 May 2023
Thank you for offering to volunteer on our Year 4 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023 on 20 May. We will be selling high tea treats such as scones, macarons, specialty teas, sweets and refreshments in a relaxed pop up café. We need volunteers to help with stall preparation, set up and pack up on the day, food preparation, packaging, manning the stall and sales.
If you want to donate any items (food items, drinks, tea, packaged sweets) for our stall, please get in touch. We are also looking for pretty platters, serving utensils and props that could enhance our stall too.
When you sign up, we will provide you with more details via email. You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are more than welcome to book multiple shifts. If you need to change your shift within 48 hrs of the fete, please contact Nicole Smith. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift (no experience necessary). More info: Nicole Smith niksmith@gmail.com or 0403921971
The Illawarra Grammar School Devonshire Tea Stall
Volunteer Sign Up for Kindy & Year 3 Stall
Saturday 20 May 2023
Please sign up for a shift for the Kindy & Year 3 Fete Stall
Face Painting
Hair Spray
Temporary Tattoos
Pet Rock Making
Lolly Guessing
We are running one of the most popular stalls of the fete for the littlies.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup, selling, painting faces and hair, temp tattoo application, supervision of pet rock creations or pack up at the end of the fete.
This is the first fete for both Year 3 and Kindergarten and we encourage everyone to contribute in some way to make this the best Great Fete TIGS has ever had.
Can’t help on the day but would still like to contribute? We would love donations of materials needed on the stall. We have a long list so please contact Lauren and Chrissy, lauren-carroll@bigpond.com.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Chrissy and Lauren 0419999782.
The Illawarra Grammar School Kindy & Year 3 Stall
Volunteer Sign Up for Sticky Date Pudding Stall
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up as a volunteer for the Sticky Date Puddings stall at the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May.
At our stall we will be selling delicious Sticky Date puddings & sauce.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift so we can show you how it works and how to take payments.
Please email Rowena Harris (rowena.harris@exemail.com.au) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Rowena.
The Illawarra Grammar School Sticky Date Pudding Stall
Volunteer Sign Up for Year 1 Stall
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 1 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall will be Circus - we have an external provider teaching the kids circus activities. We will need volunteers to take payment for our stall. No prior experience needed and we will email out instructions a week prior to the fete. Please email Paul Pirie (Pgrpirie@me.com) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Paul on 0431959563.
The Illawarra Grammar School Year 1 Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 2 (Sausage Sizzle)
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 2 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is "Sausage/Steak Sizzle".
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup, selling, cooking or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Sil. Any questions? Email silvanasek@gmail.com
Please bring a hat, wear sunblock and an apron.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Sil at 0402 193 808.
The Illawarra Grammar School Sausage Sizzle Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 7 (Side Show Alley)
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 7 stall for the Fete 2023. Our stall is "Side Show Alley"- a few 'pocket money pleaser' activities in the style of traditional carnival games;
- Hook a Duck
- The Chocolate Toss
- Tin Can Knock-down
- Pegboard Lolly Pick
We are looking for parent volunteers to sell tickets for the games. We would also like two student volunteers per game for each shift to help the activities run smoothly.
Can't volunteer on the day, but would like to help out? Please consider donating some of the following items;
- Chupa Chup lollies
- Flat bars of chocolate
- Small stationary items such as pens, pencils, erasers, Smiggle items
- Key rings
- Plush toys
- Vouchers for experiences, such as Inflatable World, ...
Donations can be handed to Junior School Office (label saying "Yr 7")
You can cancel/change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
Need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, call Helen at 0431 465 601
The Illawarra Grammar School Side Show Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 9 (Apple Shack)
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 9 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is "The Apple Shack". We will be selling bags of apples, non-alcoholic cider & various produce from Glenbernie Orchard, Darkes Forest.
Apple inspired baked goods & sauces, donated by yr9 families have also been popular sellers in the past.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup, selling or pack down on the day of the fete - (and/or students in year 9 and above are welcome).
Can’t help on the day, but still keen to contribute? We’d love donations of apple inspired goods or sauces. These can be delivered to school by Friday or first thing Saturday for inclusion in the stall. Please contact the stall coordinator Bec Perrins bec.perrins@gmail.com to let us know about possible donations.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Bec at 0417027009
The Illawarra Grammar School Apple Shack Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 10 (Greek Souvlaki Wraps)
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 10 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is "Greek Souvlaki Wraps".
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup, selling, cooking or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinators are Serge, Bessie and Renee. Any questions? Text or call Renee at 0422 995 509.
Please bring a hat, wear sunblock and an apron.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Renee.
The Illawarra Grammar School Souvlaki Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 11 (Books & records)
Between Friday 19 May 2023 and Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 11 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. We are selling pre-loved books and records donated by school parents.
We are looking for parent volunteers or year 11 students to assist with setup the day before the fete, selling or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Megan. Any questions? Email meganainsworth79@yahoo.com.au
On the setup day (Friday 19th May from 3pm) we will sort donations and price them. You can park in the visitor area or in the IGC carpark.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Megan.
The Illawarra Grammar School Books & Record Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 6 (White Elephant)
Between Friday 19 May 2023 and Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 6 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is "White Elephant". We are selling pre-loved items donated by school parents.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with setup the day before the fete, selling or pack down on the day of the fete. Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Randa. Any questions? Email randa.sacedon@gmail.com
On the setup day (Friday 19th May from 3pm) we will sort donations and price them. Please feel free to bring your year 6 child along to help. You can park in the visitor area or in the IGC carpark.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Randa at 0401965730.
The Illawarra Grammar School White Elephant Stall
Volunteer Sign Up for Cloak Room
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up as a volunteer for the Cloak Room at the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May.
At our stall we will be tagging and storing items so people can enjoy the fete without having to carry their purchases around.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift so we can show you how it works.
Please email Lena Huda (pandf@tigs.com.auu) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Lena.
The Illawarra Grammar School Cloak Room
Volunteer Sign Up for Cake Stall
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up as a volunteer for the cupcake and cake stall at the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May.
At our stall we will be selling an array of freshly baked cupcakes, cakes and other delicious treats.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your shift so we can show you how it works and how to take payments. Please email Sharon (sgions@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Sharon.
The Illawarra Grammar School Cake Stall (IGC)
Volunteer Sign Up for Year 5 Stall (Bingo)
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 5 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. We will need volunteers to take payments and supervise the Bingo game for our year 5 stall. No prior experience is needed and we will email out instructions a week prior to the fete. Please email Dominee Bentley (dominee7@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Dominee at 0410313859.
We are also in need of donations for our stall - please get in touch with Dominee to find out more.
The Illawarra Grammar School Year 5 Stall
Volunteer Sign Up Year 12 (Photo Booth)
Saturday 20 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 12 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is "The Photo Booth".
We are looking for year 12 parents or students to assist with taking payments for the turns on the day of the fete. The Photo booth itself is booked with am external company (with an attendant to make sure everything is working).
We will send out instruction a few days prior to the fete.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Kelly at ck.goodwin@icloud.com
The Illawarra Grammar School Photo Booth Stall
Volunteer Sign Up for MASH tent
Saturday 20 May 2023
Medical Professionals needed for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. This stall is a MASH tent - we will be applying a single layer back slab on the forearm (so it’s easy to remove later) - just for fun, this is not to be confused with the first aid tent. Please email Merilyn Quinn (merilynq@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Note: You can cancel or change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Merilyn at 0429 224 402.
The Illawarra Grammar School MASH Tent
Volunteer Sign Up Piper Centre (Gift Baskets)
Between Thursday 18 May 2023 and Saturday 20 May 2023
Volunteer at the gift basket stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is "Gift Baskets". We are selling gift baskets donated by school parents.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with the pricing and content stickers for the baskets before the fete, setting up or selling on the day of the fete.
Please arrive 5 minutes prior the start of your shift so we can instruct you on how it's done. Our coordinator is Naomi. Any questions? Email nsheridan@tigs.nsw.edu.au.
We can arrange other times that suit you if you can help on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th or Friday 19th to get the baskets ready.
Note: You can cancel and change your shift by following the link in your confirmation email. You are very welcome to book multiple shifts.
If you need to change your shift within 48h of the fete, please contact Naomi.
The Illawarra Grammar School Gift Basket Stall
Volunteer counting cash for raffle tickets
Friday 19 May 2023
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with counting cash for the raffle tickets. Meet at the senior school reception and ask for Keran.
The Illawarra Grammar School Senior School Reception
Test Event (CANCELLED)
Monday 1 May 2023
Sign up for your shift at the Year 2 stall for the TIGS Fete 2023, 20th May. Our stall is Sausage sizzle. We will email out instructions a week before the event. Please arrive 5 minutes before your shift starts so we can show you how it works and how to take payments.
The Illawarra Grammar School, Year 1 Stall