Disability provisions provide students with practical support to access, ie read and respond to, the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams. In providing disability provisions for the HSC exams, NESA complies with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, issued under the DDA.

Disability provisions are one way that NESA ensures there are reasonable adjustments available to students with disability so that they can access and participate in the HSC on the same basis as students without disability.

At Tara, we are developing a pool of helpers who can read and/or scribe for our students during the HSC. If you have a current Working with Children Check and are available to support our wonderful students from Wednesday October 12 to Friday November 4, please contact Mrs Alex Pottie, Head of Diverse Learning, at apottie@tara.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible. Training will be provided and you will need to sign a confidentiality document.

If you have any questions about the provisions process, please contact Mrs Alex Pottie on the above email or on (02) 8838 2607.

Matthew Bonson - Dean of Learning Years 11-12

On Wednesday 16 August 2023, Tara held its HSC Showcase Evening where students from the following subjects presented their Major Work, Bodies of Work and Performance Pieces.

• Drama
• English Extension 2
• Design and Technology
• History Extension
• Industrial Technology Multimedia
• Music 1
• Music 2
• Music Extension
• Science Extension
• Visual Arts

This annual event has continued to grow since its beginning in 2018 and it is easy to see why. The evening began with drinks and food and a welcome from our Principal, Mrs Susan Middlebrook. From here students, parents, staff and the wider Tara community proceeded to the Tara Theatre for performances from our Year 12 music students. These performances, ranging from piano and cello to soaring vocals all showed off the talent of our students and the hard work of these musicians and the Music Faculty.

Immediately following these performances, displays were opened in the Library, STEM Rooms and the Art Precinct. History Extension, English Extension 2 and Science Extension students presented their Major Works, demonstrating the many hours and tireless effort to a large audience of guests. This event gives valuable feedback to current students while also demonstrating to future students what needs to be done to succeed in these subjects. In the STEM rooms, Industrial Technology Multimedia and Design and Technology displayed their Major Works just days before HSC markers came to the school. Videos, gardening tools, fashion, furniture, surfboard racks, multipurpose icepacks and projects aiming to help achieve more sustainable living were all on display and hundreds of questions were asked to help the students prepare for the upcoming marking process. Again, these students could not have achieved what they did without the consistent support of their teachers and Tara staff.

Visual Arts students’ Bodies of Work demonstrated the skill and creativity of our Year 12 girls. Striking visuals, a range of mediums and even audio engaged the audience while students explained the processes involved in creating their masterpieces. The evening’s presentations concluded with Drama Performances and Drama Major Works being presented in the Tara Theatre and Foyer. The Individual and Group performances were moving, emotional, at times hilarious and always engaging. The Director’s Folio also showed how large the role of the director is in bringing a performance to life.

It must be mentioned at this time that all of the attendees were served food and drinks throughout the night thanks to our wonderful Kitchen Staff and our VET-Hospitality students. There were a lot of full stomachs by the end of the night. 

The evening over, I am proud to say I saw a huge army rushing to get home in time to catch the Matilda’s match. Some students (and parents) chose to stay with Mrs Chaiban and I to watch the game on the big screen in the Library, with a last minute catering decision by Mrs Middlebrook to provide pizza to give us the necessary energy to cheer on our Aussie women’s Soccer team. While the result wasn’t what we wanted, we had a grand time, especially watching Sam Kerr kick the goal of the tournament.

A huge thank you to all who were involved in making the night possible, and for the Tara community for your support for our girls.

Lead the way and give your daughter a promising future - she belongs at Tara.

• Does your daughter demonstrate academic excellence?
• Does she excel in music?
• Is she from a rural or regional location?
• Does she display leadership?
• Does she serve the community?

Applications for the 2025 Tara Anglican School for Girls Scholarships are now open. 

Scholarships are for entry in 2025 for Years 7 and 9 Academic/All Rounder, Years 7 to 11 Boarding (for rural students), and Year 7 Music. Current families are welcome to apply.

To find out more and to apply visit the scholarships page here. 

The Uniform Shop is closed from 23 September and will reopen Thursday 5 and Friday 6 October from 10am – 4pm.

The Uniform Shop will reopen for Term 4, Monday 9 October. 
Open 7.30am – 12pm 
CLOSED from 12pm – 1pm
Open 1pm – 5pm

Our next P&F meeting is scheduled to take place at the start of Term 4 on Tuesday 10 October, at 7:30 PM in The Bowern Room. We warmly welcome the entire community to join us for this meeting.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the P&F, we encourage you to attend and meet our current executive team.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you to all who attended the inaugural Student Alumni Connections Evening last Friday in The Bowern Room. The night was a resounding success and we would especially like to thank the Alumni who returned to Tara to meet with our students. Such events play a crucial role in connecting students with alumni and providing them with valuable insights into various career paths and real-world experiences. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future as we continue to inspire and guide our students on their academic and professional journeys. 

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! The Tara Dads Club is thrilled to invite all Tara dads and their daughters to join them for a memorable camping trip filled with bonding, laughter and lifelong memories. The camping trip will be held at the NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, Umina on Friday 17 November and Saturday 18 November.

Whether you can make it for one night or both, this camping trip promises to be an incredible experience. Please note that spaces are limited, so we encourage you to book early to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

RSVP – Friday 20 October 2023 

Click here to book now!

Saturday 25 November: P&F and TDC - Carols in the Colonnade

If you have any questions about Community or have ideas to share, please email the Community Liaison Manager, Mrs Jodie Doyle at community@tara.nsw.edu.au 

Applications for the prestigious Joan Waugh Scholarships are closing soon! If you are a former student of Tara Anglican School for Girls and meet the criteria, don't miss this chance.

Scholarship Details:

• Named in honour of Miss Mary Elizabeth (Joan) Waugh, the former Principal of Tara Anglican School for Girls.
• Scholarship value: $5,000.
• Eligibility: Candidates who demonstrate excellence in various aspects of community life and show leadership potential, in addition to strong academic abilities.
• Purpose: To support further studies, research, or development in a specific field of interest, skill, or expertise, both in Australia and overseas.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2023

To apply, click here to download the application form

Don't miss your chance to honour Miss Waugh's legacy and further your educational pursuits. 

Towards the end of Term 3, our Tara Junior School Tournament of Minds teams, competed in the TOM Regional Final at Mitchell High School, Blacktown. We brought our best solutions to Dramatic Arts and STEM related challenges. 

Our competition day included an intense day of presenting a prepared problem-solving challenge as well as a spontaneous challenge. Congratulations to our STEM team who were awarded a Meritorious for their solution which involved designing a bird that could fly and a digital presentation of flight and launch processes. 

Tara’s Tournament of Minds teams, displayed outstanding levels of teamwork, collaboration and time-management to complete their challenges.  They were positive and resilient throughout the competition day demonstrating wonderful sportsmanship. 

Miss Gambrill - Team Leader 3-6 and Talkfest Coordinator

Talkfest, Tara Junior School’s Festival of Public Speaking, is an annual event in which students are provided with the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking skills in a range of daily contexts.  

Throughout the year, students from Year 2 to Year 6 participate in explicit classroom experiences where they learn how to compose spoken texts for a specific purpose. They also learn how to effectively present their speeches to an intended audience.   

Talkfest enables girls to: 

• Develop confidence, fluency and the ability to respond spontaneously 
• Learn to order their thoughts in a logical manner 
• Develop lateral thinking and imagination 
• Learn how to maintain the interest of the audience 
• Learn practical communication skills and experiment with the use of voice 

This year was another successful Talkfest experience with Rounds 1 and 2 taking place in Terms 1 and 2, respectively, at a time when they authentically linked with each grade's English program. From these two rounds, the semifinalists were chosen to present a rehearsed and impromptu (Years 3-6 only) speech in front of their year group.  

Here is what some Junior School students had to say about their Talkfest experience throughout the year. 

“Talkfest was a great opportunity for me to improve my confidence, as I had to speak in front of a large audience. It also helped me build my vocabulary as I was trying to find relevant words to help me entertain, persuade and inform others. The Learner Profile Attribute that I feel I grew was being courageous. I also was balanced as I had to use my time wisely.” -  Alicia

“Public Speaking is an important skill because it can help you develop leadership skills and gives you the confidence to share your point of view. When presenting in front of others, we had to memorise our speech, which is also an important, yet tricky, skill to develop when presenting. I loved the Talkfest experience!” - Kara 

On Tuesday 29 August, the Talkfest finals were held in the Tara Chapel. Selected finalists from each grade showed great courage as they confidently presented their chosen speech in front of a live audience. Students in Years 3-6 were presented with the additional challenge of delivering an impromptu speech. All our finalists should be very pleased with their efforts. 

Congratulations to the Talkfest Finalists for 2023! 
Year 2- Mira D, Olivia L, Siana W and Crystal Y
Year 3- Neve K, Paru S, Prasannakshi S, and Oviya S 
Year 4- Hanishka J, Ravan L, Scarlett Q and Cathy Y
Year 5- Sophia J, Sophia L, Emma V, Simren W and Tina X
Year 6- Ellyce F-D, Jasmine H, Tiasha J, Lia N and Eva Z

Congratulations to our Talkfest Winners for 2023. 
Year 2 – Crystal Y
Year 3 - Paru S
Year 4- Cathy Y
Year 5 – Emma V
Year 6 – Jasmine H

Kindergarten and Year 1 girls were also involved in the festival. They enjoyed public speaking experiences across the year that provided opportunities to prepare them for the future when they can participate in the Talkfest experience. During the Years 2-4 Finals, Kindergarten and Year 1 presented in front of the audience. Kindergarten shared a story and chant, while the Year 1 students shared two poems. Thank you, Kindergarten and Year 1, for contributing on the day. 

Not only were the audience members able to witness the wonderful public speaking and presentation skills from Kindergarten and Year 1, they were also able to listen to our talented musicians too. Thank you to all students and staff involved in the performances including the Northwood Chamber Group, Year 6 Vocal Ensemble, Years 1 and 2 Choir and the Ellangowan String Ensemble. 

Congratulations to all students involved in the Talkfest process. The teachers look forward to supporting you as you continue to improve your public speaking skills throughout the rest of the year.  

This unit, Year 5 have been focusing on Sharing the Planet and the central idea they have been inquiring into is Competing Interests shape places.

The girls have been learning about the features of local places, how humans and environments determine what places become and environmental conflict and management. They began by looking at how Australia’s identity has been shaped and how competing interests determine decisions.

The students have been invited to undertake a project with the team at Fulton Hogan which will be a lived experience of their environmental inquiry. It provides an opportunity for the students to be challenged with a problem, in a suburb in the outer west which is about to undergo exponential growth. The girls considered key concepts including form (What is it like?), causation (Why is it like it is?) and perspective (What are the points of view?) when understanding the problem, ideating possible solutions and considering impact to the environment and stakeholders.

The task encourages students to use a variety of Approaches to Learning skills (ATLs) including communication, research, thinking, self-management and social skills.

This project involves students working with the Fulton Hogan team to deliver workable solutions and apply logical reasoning skills to create a solution whilst ensuring that there is minimal disruption to the natural and human environment. The students have been working collaboratively in teams centred on construction, environment, and communications, and have been engaged in rigorous conversations whilst ideating, innovating and creating.

The opportunity for students to apply and engage in meaningful inquiry but also develop holistically, aligns well with the IB’s educational philosophy. This project fosters a deep understanding of scientific principles, engineering concepts, responsible resource use, and collaboration skills while connecting learning to the real world (action).

We are excited to now invite the greater community to be enrolled into Swimming@Tara.

If you have any family or friends that would like to join Swimming@Tara, please contact the Tara Aquatic Centre.

Click here to learn more about Swimming@Tara and to enrol!

Contact Us

Tel: 02 8838 2699

Email: swimming@tara.nsw.edu.au

On Sunday 13 August, we had twenty individuals complete a Swimming Instructor course. These individuals will need to complete practical hours in the pool so please keep in mind there will be trainees in the pool during lesson time. 

Safety week is this week (Monday 11 September – Friday 15 September). Please ensure all students are to wear long pants and a top over their swimmers to their lesson. No goggles are required for this lesson, but you will still need your swimming cap. 

Reminder we will be running the usual afternoon LTS lessons during the school holidays. Please keep in mind that you can not take photos or videos during lesson time and there is no eating in the grandstands.

We will be running Intensive Classes during the first week of the school holidays between the hours of 8.45am – 12.30pm, Monday to Friday. We will also be offering private and group lessons.

To book intensives, please visit us at the Tara Aquatic Centre reception. 

Our Tara Athletics Team competed at the IPSHA Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 30 August at Sydney Olympic Park. Our team consisted of 22 students from Years 2 – 6 who gave it their best and represented Tara with pride.

Congratulations to all girls on their achievements and a special mention to the following students 

• Rere (Year 4) 9 Years Long jump – 10th 
• Annelise (Year 5) 11 Years Shot Put – 8th 
• Mel (Year 6) 12 Years Shot Put – 10th 

It's coming to that time of year again where parents and students need to check their summer uniform for fit and that all items meet the standards required.

Summer uniform requirements are listed below:

Years 7-9 - Terms 1 and 4

• 7-9 Summer Dress (length to be just below the knee)
• Blazer
• Panama
• Jumper (if required)
• White fold over socks

Years 10-12 - Terms 1 and 4

• 10-12 Summer Dress (length to be just below the knee)
• Blazer
• Panama
• Cardigan (if required)
• White fold over socks

White fold over socks are available from the Tara Uniform Shop but may also be purchased at large retail chains such as Target. Please note that white ankle sport socks ARE NOT the correct socks for the summer uniform.

Carmen G and Hannah W - Academic Prefect and Community Prefect 

This year Carmen (Academic Prefect) and I (Community Prefect) have been working on an infographic to concisely explain the Tara Awards system. The award system has been broken into 3 main categories: Academic, Service and Tara Pride, with the infographic detailing how awards can be accumulated by handing in specific blue, pink or white cards. Cards could be handed out for academic excellence, or displaying the Tara Values of Affirmation, Opportunity, Integrity and Service to Others. 

Moreover, the various colours of blues and pockets are explained in the infographic so girls are able to understand the awards system better, and hopefully continue to work hard to achieve higher awards. These infographics will be displayed all over the school in noticeboards for students to refer to and we hope this system is used for many years to come. 

As our time as the 2022/23 Leadership Team draws to a close, we wanted to reflect on the past year, showcasing our initiatives and hard work we have put in. Below showcases each portfolio – including our proudest achievements and what we most enjoyed about Tara leadership. 

Ellie H - Year 9 SRC

On Friday 1 September, Tara held its annual Jeans and Jersey Day, inspired by Nathan Gremmo’s gift of life to six people when he provided them with organ and tissue donations at the age of 13.

A week before this event, we had a giveaway of jerseys that were generously gifted by the Jeans and Jersey Day Foundation. These were won by students who participated in a Jeans and Jersey Day and Matildas themed survey and achieved full marks. Along with this, on Friday 1 September, students and staff not only wore a pair of jeans and their favourite sporting team’s jersey, but we also had a set of sporting activities held at lunch time such as netball shots, soccer penalties and ball games! There were chances to win jerseys and over $500 worth of sporting prizes!

This event was very successful for Tara as not only did we have fun, but we were able to raise money for the Donate Life Network, in support of organ donations. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated for this good cause!

Henri on behalf of the Tara Year 12 Hospitality Class

On 5 and 7 September, the Year 12 Hospitality girls decided to spend their last practical lesson cooking dishes for the less fortunate as part of Tara Dignity Dishes. The girls cooked an Asian style Chicken Stir Fry and a Beef and Vegetable One Pot Bake, making 50 meals to donate to Dignity Dishes. In addition to cooking dignity dishes, the Year 12 girls invited the Year 4 Tara junior school classes to come and get some hands-on experience preparing food. The Year 4’s buddied up with some Year 12 girls and made scones as well as helped pack the Dignity Dishes meals. 

We all had a lot of fun, especially getting the Year 4 girls to make and kneed the dough for the scones. We enjoyed a small high tea, promoting sisterhood and goodwill between the Junior and Senior School. Lots of fun was had by everyone including the teachers.

Over the week, students were encouraged to participate in a range of Historical Trivia quizzes and submit their Historical book recommendations. On Wednesday 6 September at lunch, students and staff came together to celebrate History Week with a range of activities!

The theme this year was ‘Voices from the Past.’ There was a range of activities including a ‘Guess that Historical Figure’ game, vote on the best quote, participating in an archaeological dig (with jelly!), being interviewed on their interest on different topics in History and even an opportunity to explore the Tara archives!

On Tuesday 5 September, Year 12 Studies of Religion attended an excursion at Auburn Gallipoli Mosque and ISRA Academy. At the Mosque, students were guided by Brother Ergun who discussed the history and architecture of the Mosque before answering some questions. Students then attended lectures at the ISRA Academy which is a centre for Islamic education where they were guided to review the HSC content for their Depth Study before their final examinations next month. The day ended with lunch at New Star Kebabs, which students thoroughly enjoyed.

Congratulations to our Year 8 A Archdale Debating Team who placed 2nd in the Archdale Debating Grand Final!

The team were also awarded ‘Most Improved Team of 2023’ which is a huge honour! Well done girls!

Their coach Dhara, Class of 2021, worked tirelessly with the team, powerfully building up their confidence and critical thinking skills!

A big congratulations to the following girls:
Eden W
Ella J
Anika C
Agatha H

Geography Teachers at Tara love exploring our world in their holidays. We enjoy studying place, space and how everything connects. Who can guess the place and teacher for the photos? There will be a prize for the best answer submitted by the end of term. Geography teachers at Tara include Mrs Donato, Mrs Cocks, Mrs Losco, Mr Swainson, Miss Kim ,Mrs Liney, Mrs George and Mrs Chaiban.

The sound of children’s laughter filled the Tara Theatre last Thursday morning as Year 10 Drama students presented their Children’s Theatre performances to Kindergarten, Year 1 and 2 students from the Junior School. The students devised their performances from shortlisted books in the Early Childhood category from the 2023 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year. The performances were very highly engaging and had plenty of audience interaction, completely appropriate to and befitting this style of theatre. Having an authentic assessment opportunity for our students made the learning real and purposeful. We are grateful to our young audience and their teachers for being so responsive and providing such a rich and valuable experience for our Drama students. Here is what some of the performers had to say:

Children’s theatre is one of the most memorable units that we have done so far and this is primarily due to the fact that we were given the opportunity to perform for Junior School girls, who made an excellent audience. Our group performed Bev and Kev, a heart warming story about the friendship between a giraffe and a bird. The children loved dancing, singing and clapping along as the story unfolded. - Anika

The performance was an amazing experience as we jumped out of our comfort zones to perform to a younger audience regarding a book they had read before. Through our hard work and dedication, we successfully showcased these performances, getting many laughs, cheers and audience involvement. - Keira

Overall, Children’s Theatre was my favourite unit in Drama so far! I enjoyed the whole process, from reading the books for the first time, to performing to such young and joyful children. - Nestacia 

Year 10 Drama students had the amazing opportunity of performing to the Kindy, Year 1 and Year 2 students of Tara. This term, we have been focusing on Children's Theatre and in 3 groups, we have developed 3 performances based off books that were selected for this year’s 'Book Week'. I loved performing for the children and seeing how entertained they were! This by far will be a memorable experience. - Priscilla

I absolutely loved the kids. They were an awesome audience and interacted with us so well when we were on stage. Their giggles, laughs and replies really boosted my confidence throughout the performance and it made my time on stage feel short and sweet. - Anna

I think that performing for the Junior School was really motivating and gave us an actual audience to work with. We had to consider what children would like and what kind of style they would engage in. - Cherie

Anika - Year 10 

Geography is an incredibly important subject, where Tara Girls can learn about the impact of their choices as well as our changing environment. In this day and age, where our environment is subject to change, due to human practices, it is crucial that students are aware of their impact and are equipped with the education to make informed choices and make a lasting difference. 

Recently, Geography students at Tara were also provided with the opportunity to take part in the 2023 Australian Geography Competition with Tara receiving outstanding results from this competition. Over 35 students received a distinction or high distinction in this competition. 

One of the most memorable topics to study was global interconnections, where students investigate global trade, TNC’s and the impact and production of fast fashion on the environment and socially. During this topic, students are urged to uncover large businesses and cooperations with unsustainable practices and their non-transparent methods. Through a range of multimedia opportunities students can demonstrate their knowledge in these topics. 

Congratulations to the following students:

Distinction
Sandy - Year 7
Jian - Year 7
Vera - Year 7
Riya - Year 7
Melody - Year 7
Nicole - Year 8
Mat - Year 9
Mia - Year 9
Grace - Year 9
Yezka - Year 9
Isabella - Year 9
Ying - Year 9
Sanvi - Year 9
Sophia - Year 9
Claire - Year 9
Ashley - Year 9
Amy - Year 9
Hannah - Year 9
Vicky - Year 9
Mitra - Year 10
Carol - Year 10
Selina - Year 10
Popi - Year 10
Orchid - Year 10
Cherie - Year 10
Brianna - Year 12

High Distinction
Ruby - Year 7
Emmeline - Year 7
Shievon - Year 7
Olivia - Year 7
Isabel - Year 8
Allison - Year 8
Iris - Year 9
Teon - Year 9
Raelene - Year 9
Siena - Year 10
Shirley - Year 10
Amelie - Year 10
Anika - Year 10

Congratulations to Tara's Chess team who placed 3rd in the Invitational Teams held at Meriden School on Friday. 35 teams were in this IGSA Chess tournament. 

The teams who placed 1st and 2nd were all Year 10 students so our girls have done so well to have come 3rd.

Congratulations to:
Sophie P (Year 8)
Livia Z(Year 7)
Ashwiinah J (Year 7)

Carol S - Year 10 SRC 

On 15 August, the Year 10 SRC assisted in Year 5 Leadership day. The purpose of this was to support Year 5 students develop leadership skills in preparation for Year 6. The event was organised by Tara and consisted of Year 5 students from The King's School, Tara and Tudor House, along with Year 10 Cadets from King's. 

The day started with a speech from Jack Berne, a young boy who was able to raise over $2 million for his charity. His speech inspired us, illustrating that young people can create significant positive changes within their communities. Then students were divided into smaller groups encouraging the interaction and formation of friendships. Then students indulged in a variety of engaging activities focusing on building teamwork, trust and leadership. Discussions centred around the qualities of a good leader, learning about the IB learner profiles and scenarios that require us to take leadership.

Some outstanding results for the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition.

For Junior A, Tara placed 1st and 3rd! 1st place was Meghan S and 3rd was Ella J)

For Junior B, Tara placed 1st and 2nd! First was Olivia Y and 2nd was Ashwiinah J.

Each group had 10 participants a piece, so these are truly amazing results and a real testament to the talents and creativity of our wonderful girls!

Well done ladies!

Selina F - Snowsports Captain

We had a competitive week with 10 girls competing in the State Snowsports Competition. Excellent job everyone on your amazing efforts in the races. We had some amazing results from the Junior School divisions.

In Division 4, Vellesca M came 16th in Alpine, 19th in Moguls and 7th in Ski X. Our Division 5 team scored 5th in Ski Cross and 4th in Moguls. They had amazing individual results with Cellena coming 28th in Alpine, 22nd in Ski X and 20th in Moguls; along with Jemima C coming 16th in Alpine, Ski X and Moguls.

In Senior School we had our Division 2 team race in Alpine and came 12th overall and Jemima B racing in Div 2 Ski X. In Division 3 we had Ashleigh F racing in both Ski X and Alpine. In Division 1 we had Caitlin I racing both Ski X and Alpine and came 36th and 27th in the respective races. We also had our Cross-Country team that came 10th with Jemima B qualifying for Nationals. Unfortunately due to weather conditions the National event will not take place this year.

Skye A - Netball Captain

Round 6
S05 Tara 1 vs Loreto Normanhurst 3, Loss, 20-26
S09 Tara 2 vs St Vincent’s 4, Loss, 11-23
S14 Tara 3 vs PLC Sydney 9, Loss, 11-24
S17 Tara 4 vs St Vincent’s 7, Loss, 6-48
J03 Tara 5 vs Pymble 15, Loss, 9-25
J12 Tara 6 vs Meriden 17, Win, 25-11
J14 Tara 7 vs Roseville 18, Loss, 11-21
Y705 Tara 8 vs Loreto Normanhurst 25, Loss, 12-15
Y708 Tara 9 vs Queenwood 17, Draw, 14-14

Round 7
S05 Tara 1 vs Ravenswood 2, Win, 24-23
S09 Tara 2 vs SCEGGS 3, Loss, 9-15
S14 Tara 3 vs Ascham 5, Win, 10-0
S17 Tara 4 vs PLC Sydney 10, Win, 19-10
J03 Tara 5 vs Abbotsleigh 17, Draw, 24-24
J12 Tara 6 vs Meriden 16, Win, 20-17
J14 Tara 7 vs Loreto Normanhurst 22, Loss, 14-28
Y705 Tara 8 vs Danebank 4, Loss, 8-25
Y708 Tara 9 vs PLC Sydney 27, Win, 15-14

Mena T - Football Captain

Round 6
S03 Tara 1 vs Ascham 2, Win, 2-0
J03 Tara 2 vs St Scholastica’s 3, Loss, 0-5

Round 7
S03 Tara 1 vs Monte 3, Draw, 2-2
J03 Tara 2 vs St Scholastica’s 2, Loss, 1-2

Abbey V - Basketball Captain

Round 6
S01 Tara 1 vs St Scholastica’s 1, Loss, 19-32
S04 Tara 2 vs Kincoppal Rose Bay 4, Win, 29-27
J01 Tara 3 vs Kambala 4, Loss, 17-33
J04 Tara 4 vs Wenona 10, Win, 32-18
J05 Tara 5 vs Kambala 6, Win, 26-6
Y702 Tara 6 vs Santa Sabina 5, Win, 45-15
Y703 Tara 7 vs Wenona 14, Loss, 10-16
Y703 Tara 8 vs Santa Sabina 5, Loss, 18-21

Round 7
S01 Tara 1 vs Kincoppal Rose Bay 1, Loss, 12-81
S04 Tara 2 vs Wenona 3, Win, 33-18
J01 Tara 3 vs St Catherine’s 4, Loss, 14-37
J04 Tara 4 vs Wenona 9, Loss, 29-39
J05 Tara 5 vs Danebank 4, Win, 44-7
Y702 Tara 6 vs St Scholastica’s 3, Win, 32-18
Y703 Tara 7 vs Danebank 6, Win. 16-4
Y703 Tara 8 vs Wenona 14, Loss, 5-8

Anika P - Hockey Captain

Round 6
S05 Tara 1 vs Queenwood 2, Loss, 0-2
J03 Tara 2 vs Ascham 6, Loss, 0-5

Round 7
S05 Tara 1 vs Ravenswood 2, Loss, 0-3
J03 Tara 2 vs Roseville 5, Loss, 0-2

Last Friday, Ally Z and Justine W competed in the NSW Schoolgirls Table Tennis Cup. The standard of play was exceptional, to the point where rally’s were so fast you couldn’t track the ball. They came away with the Gold after a nail biting Grand Final against Sydney Girls High 3 games to 2!

Cameron K - Athletics Captain

The successes of Tara Anglican School for Girls at the recent Independent Girls' Schools' Association (IGSA) Athletics Carnival is a testament to the dedication and talent of our athletes. 

The carnival, which took place on 25 August at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, witnessed a series of outstanding performances, solidifying the school's reputation for excellence. Many of the School's high achieving athletes came together and performed exceptionally well on the day, representing Tara with pride. Some outstanding performances are recognised below: 

Elianna H. achieved a remarkable 3rd place in javelin!

Zayla T. secured a 2nd place in the 800m race!

Cheslea C. finished at an impressive 4th place in the Long Jump event!

Jessica C. earned a well-deserved 4th place in discus!

The IGSA Athletics Carnival served as a platform for not only showcasing individual talent but also fostering sportsmanship among the participants. Tara Anglican School for Girls demonstrated its values of teamwork and discipline throughout the day as girls cheered each other on and tried their best in all events!

Well done Tara Girls!

Meghann B - Dance Captain

On Sunday 27 August, the Tara dance team was given the opportunity to perform and compete at The Hills Dance Spectacular Eisteddfod amongst other schools. The girls performed two dances, a Jazz dance to ‘Another One Bites the Dust’, and a lyrical dance called ‘Dark Matter’. All the dancers had an amazing time, and it was a great opportunity for them to showcase the skills that they have been working on since Term 1.

Well done to; Charlotte L (Year 7), Nikkie Z (Year 7), Simar C (Year 7), Aurelia C (Year 7), May M (Year 8), Alisha S (Year 8), Sophie B (Year 8), Josie B (Year 8), Titi T (Year 8), Sophie N (Year 9), Ruby L (Year 9), Lara W (Year 9), Raelene W (Year 9), Arushi C (Year 10) and Meghann B (Year 11).

All girls in Years 7-12 are encouraged to read this newsletter every week on the Canvas Careers page.

There are some great events and opportunities coming up! Learn more about them via the links below. 

Careers Newsletter - 31 August 2023

For more information please contact Mr David Berridge via email - dberridge@tara.nsw.edu.au