We are excited to welcome you and your son to Year 7 at Ipswich Grammar School in 2023.
Below is a list of documents and links that will assist you with the transition to IGS.
All Students
Uniforms
Please check The Clothing Store link below for hours of operation during term time and the holiday break. Parents can now book a time online for a uniform fitting.
Book an appointment for Uniform Fitting
Bus Information
Chartered Bus and Transport Information
SchoolBox App
New families will receive login details sent via email in the coming weeks. This will allow you to log on and view his timetable and subjects. Please remember to check your junk folder.
Subject Preferences
One parent will receive an automated message via email containing WebPreference in the subject line. You will also receive an email from the Enrolments Office alerting you when this email has been sent. If you need to discuss subject selections, please contact your son’s Head of Year.
In December you will be able to log on to SchoolBox to view your son’s timetable and see which subjects he has been allocated.
The Year 7 Subject Information Guide will also give you further information that will help you and your son in the subject selection process and Stationery Requirements can be found here.
Laptops
Students in Year 7 to 12 are required to Bring Their Own Device (BYOD). Parents of Day Students can book a time for onboarding software before school commences. (Boarders will have their laptops set-up immediately after commencing)
To book an onboarding session, please use the link below:
Book an appointment for Laptop set-up
Extra-Curricular
Music Expression of Interest Form
Sport and Activities Expression of Interest Form
School Fees
School Fee Accounts are billed four times per year. The Term 1 fees will be emailed to you early in January and Term 1 payment will be due by 26 January 2024. Subsequent payments will be due the first Friday of each term. Please refer to the Scale of Fees available online and updated in December 2023.
School Fee Payment Options
- Can be paid weekly, monthly, yearly or by term
- Parents can set up Direct Debit payments
- Cash, BPAY or credit are all accepted
Please feel free to contact our friendly Accounts Staff on (07) 3813 9622 or email parentaccounts@ipswichgrammar.com
Term Dates
School dates are published on our website here and once you have access to Schoolbox, you'll also gain access to the school calendar.
Facebook Groups
Each cohort has a Facebook Group that is administered by Parents and is a wonderful platform to start creating relationships with other families.
These pages are also administered by IGS parents and may be useful in becoming part of the IGS community:
Private Group: Ipswich Grammar School – Parents and Friends Association
Private Group: IGS Uniforms/Books + more Buy/Swap/Sell
For Boarders
Information on what to bring to into Boarding can be found in the Boarders Handbook. New boarders will be invited to arrive the day before school commences – Sunday 21 January 2024. Further details will be emailed from the Director of Boarding.
We are really excited to welcome your son to Ipswich Grammar School next year.
If you have any questions, please contact the Enrolments Office on (07) 3813 9608.