NEWSLETTER

From Dr Tasker: Principal
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Students and Friends of GIS,
The end of this academic year is upon us already. It has been a busy, eventful and
rewarding year for the students, staff and parents of the school. The students have
achieved so much this year – in the classroom, on the stage, on the sports fields, around
the school and off-site on the many trips they have had. Each and every student has
grown so much this year – academically, socially and in many cases physically!
As mentioned previously, this final newsletter sees some farewell messages from those
members of staff who are moving on to other things. I would like to publically thank them
for their dedication to the education and support of the students they have had in their
care. Good luck to you all.
To the students who are graduating, or moving on to new schools, on behalf of the GIS
community I would like to wish you and your families well – and remember you are always
welcome to come back for a visit!
The Friends of Garden PTA has grown a substantial amount in both presence and
relevance this year – a big thank you to our Chair, Dianne Doell and her hugely supportive
and proactive team. You are making a real difference, and it is appreciated. The FoG PTA
Picnic and Cricket event last weekend was really nice, a lovely relaxing way to end a busy
and hectic year. The bouncy castle was very, very popular.
The building developments scheduled for the summer break are well underway. Mr Martin,
his Maintenance team and our contractors are already working hard to fit all the work in.
The Secondary Drama room is just about finished, the new walkway to the Canteen has
been done, work on the new Year 1 and 2 playground has started and the re-rooming of
every single Primary class has begun in earnest. A major painting of both major buildings
will take place over the break too.
The introduction of Secondary Academic Prizegiving this year proved to be a wonderful
way to end the year by celebrating endeavour and excellence. A full list of prize winners is
included in this Newsletter. Congratulations also to the appointed Prefects for 2014-2015,
who were announced at the prizegiving by the current Prefects – who each named their
successor. Mr Fraser, the IBDP Coordinator, and I interviewed a strong field of applicants
along with the current Prefects and 6 have been chosen. They are:
• Humanities – Renee Harris
• Languages – John Caules
• Sciences – Hui Eun Park
• Creativity – Jason Tang
• Action – Teng Chilver
• Service – Kevin Gulati