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The school places emphasis on social and emotional learning as part of student wellbeing. IGS is a lighthouse school for good mental health practices. A multi-level student care team supports students, with Home Class teachers building knowledge of each child and tutors coordinating across years. School counsellors provide confidential support to students and parents. The Wellbeing hub offers resources for parents and students, and therapy dogs visit to support emotional wellbeing. Staff mindfulness and wellbeing initiatives are part of the school culture.
IGS supports inclusion of children with specific needs. The appointment of Sarah Herbert as Deputy Principal Junior School highlights a commitment to strengthening inclusive practices. The student care structure and counsellors support the wellbeing and learning of all students, including those with needs.
IGS offers bilingual and multilingual education from Preschool to Year 12, with languages at the centre of the curriculum. Languages are studied from Early Learning through Year 12, fostering intercultural understanding. IGS also runs Japanese language immersion programs as part of its language immersion offerings.
IGS has a formal wellbeing program with a dedicated wellbeing team. School counsellors provide confidential support to students and parents. The Wellbeing hub offers resources for parents and students, and SchoolTV provides credible wellbeing information. Therapy dogs visit as part of the wellbeing program, offering comfort and stress relief. R U OK? Day and other wellbeing initiatives, including staff mindfulness, promote mental health within the school community.
IGS has a Child Protection Policy updated January 2024. The policy commits to keeping children safe and to compliance with Child Safe Standards. Staff receive annual child protection training and mandatory reporting; Working With Children checks are required for staff who work with children. The policy covers reporting and investigation of concerns and requires record-keeping. Related policies include a Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, and Complaint Handling Procedures.
International Grammar School (IGS) Sydney is an independent, coeducational, secular day school following the Australian Curriculum. From Early Learning a bilingual program places Languages and Music at the center of learning, with six languages taught and second language study compulsory through Year 10. The Primary School offers rich, challenging opportunities in a supportive environment, while the High School uses an interdisciplinary approach that extends beyond NSW standards. A standout feature is SAGE, a cross-disciplinary project-based program with week-long learning experiences outside the classroom, complemented by a school-wide emphasis on outdoor education and hands-on STEAM learning. The campus comprises Reg St Leon House for Early Learning and science labs; the Wright Building for IT, drama and design; Kerrie Murphy Building for language learning; and the Renaissance Centre with a university-style theatre, dance studio, libraries and studios. With 70+ clubs, the school delivers language, arts and sport opportunities and intercultural exchanges globally.
