An important annual occasion was held in the Tara Chapel on February 11. On this morning, in a joyful and thoughtful event, Year 6 were commissioned into their roles as Junior School leaders. Led by our Chair of Council Ms Gilbert, the congregation prayed for Year 6. We were addressed by our Chaplain, Mrs Kay-Browning, drawing on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. 

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is now open for entries.  Any parent who wishes to supervise their daughter’s reading for this challenge please email to request a username and password.  

Mrs Svetlana Paul in Junior School 

spaul@tara.nsw.edu.au   

Mrs Megan Wade-Ferrell in Senior School 

mwade-ferrell@tara.nsw.edu.au 

Usernames and passwords remain unchanged from previous years.  If students are participating with an existing username and password then please let us know by email so that we can send a reminder to conclude on time if needed.   

If your daughter participated at a different school please email so that the school details can be changed on the PRC site. 

All online reading records must be completed well before the website closing date of 19 August 2022. 

For comprehensive information, rules and booklists visit the PRC website: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html 

Tara will be exhibiting at the Hills Schools Expo, Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 April 2022, 10am to 4pm both days at the Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground.

The expo is free to attend and there is also free parking available. 

Prospective parents and students, don’t miss this opportunity to come along and see what Tara has to offer and to discuss your child’s educational needs. 

Staff members will be on hand to answer your questions and would love to share with you our School and all we can offer.

Current and past families are also very welcome to visit and say hello!

Tara is participating in several School Expos this year and we invite you to connect face to face with the Tara community.

To view our upcoming Expos schedule click here.

Find out why your daughter belongs at Tara - We look forward to seeing you soon! 

#TaraAtHillsSchoolsExpo

Proudly organised by the Tara Dads Club 

When:
2 April, 2022 

Where:
Tara Anglican School for Girls (Mouleric Oval) 

Time:
2pm until 5pm 

Come and enjoy a walk or run with your friends and family for a fun filled day of colour where you will be sprayed with non toxic coloured powder at selected colour stations. 

Included in the cost is the colour , BBQ lunch, fairy floss, popcorn and ice cream. 

Adults 18+ $25 pp 
Child 3-15 years $20 pp 
Infant 0-2 years FREE 

Don't forget to wear your white T Shirt. 

To book go click here www.tara.nsw.edu.au 

RSVP:
25 March, 2022 

We have had a very busy and wet start to Term 1. Due to the rain, the children have been loving craft activities ranging from origami, keyring making, sand art, painting and more. These activities are all programmed based off the interests and recommendations of the children and are beneficial to their learning and skill development. 

Recently Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services (www.enhanced-learning.net) ran a study skills session with Year 11. 

The session focused on helping students identify changes and improvements they could make to their approach to their studies in order to maximise their results in their final years of school.

The main areas covered with Year 11 were working effectively in the evenings and dealing with distractions, managing time efficiently, planning for assessments, making brain-friendly study notes on a regular basis and using a wide variety of active study techniques to suit individual learning preferences. Parents are encouraged to review the handout from the session with students and discuss the main areas identified where changes need to be made. Parents can also find extra study skills tips on the following website: http://studyskillstoptipsparents.com/.  

Nara B - Academic Prefect

ICAS Assessments are an internationally recognised annual competition, where students are asked to demonstrate higher order thinking and problem solving skills across one of six subject areas - English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling, Writing and Digital Technologies. 

Students who attain the top score in a subject for their respective year level, are awarded an ICAS medal and a medal winner’s certificate. This year, 169 students in New South Wales were awarded this prestigious award – and one of our very own Tara girls was among them!

Congratulations to Elisha K (Year 9) who received a medal for attaining the top score in English for 2021! 

Mrs Stephanie Sinclair - Assistant Head of Science

Upon return to face-to-face learning at the end of 2021, many students across Years 7 to 11 participated in the ICAS Science Competition. This is a world-renowned international competition which is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in Science. 

Of the 53 students who participated, six achieved a Merit, eleven achieved a Credit and thirteen achieved a Distinction.

The following girls achieved a Distinction, which places them in the top 10% of all competition participants of their age group:

• Carmen G (Year 11)
• Keisha L (Year 11)
• Brianna L (Year 11)
• Hannah W (Year 11)
• Nina X (Year 11)
• Sharon D (Year 10)
• Grace M (Year 10)
• Jemma S (Year 10)
• Shirley C (Year 9)
• Elisha K (Year 9)
• Alison S (Year 9)
• Lara W (Year 8)
• Vicky Y (Year 8)

Congratulations to the girls who accomplished these wonderful results. 

Two of our Year 12 Students Elaine C and Annie X, have entered the Young Archie competition run by the Art Gallery of NSW.

We wish them lots of luck as they have worked hard on their masterpieces. See their amazing pieces below.

The weather didn’t stop Year 12 from enjoying their last School camp!!! 

Last week, Year 12 completed a three-day day camp filled with much creativity, learning and preparation for the big year ahead. 

We started the camp off with a grade breakfast (a personal highlight) and then embarked on a creative writing journey with the owner of The Children’s Book Shop Paul MacDonald. From multiperspectivity to anachrony narratives, this workshop allowed us to refine our creative writing skills necessary for the year ahead as well as appreciate the creative writing process. 

Whilst the rain prevented us from our outdoor physical challenge, Day 2 started with many smiles and excellent dance moves as the whole grade participated in Just Dance. Following this, we discussed stress management, an important skill to master in the upcoming year. In between study sessions, we were lucky enough to be visited by various universities and learn more about early entry and the variety of courses that await us post School. 

On Day 3, we put our brains to the test with brain connections whilst also learning about neuroplasticity and setting positive habits. After a productive study session, we enjoyed pizza for lunch and finished off the camp with painting and some top-secret 1-12 Dinner planning. 

Overall, whilst it’s crazy to think this was our last School camp, it was a great time spent together as we get closer and closer to the end of our schooling days.  

Natasha G - Walker Prefect

Tara’s SRC is a core aspect of the School community as it provides girls in all year groups a student voice. Each mentor group has a representative, so with the eight SRC representatives from each year and two girls from the Leadership Team; they form to make a team that meet once every week. In this time, each year group takes the initiative to plan and carry out an exciting event that will involve all of Tara’s Senior School.

We have already had numerous enjoyable events this year including Together Thursday run by Year 10, where girls enjoyed a Zooper Dooper and sang along to music in the quad. In Week 5, the SRC held another two events; on Wednesday we celebrated Kindness Day, organised by Year 11, and on Thursday we had another enjoyable lunchtime session of Together Thursday where all grades competed against each other to play a competitive, yet amusing game of handball, run by Year 9.

We can’t wait to see what else Tara’s SRC has in store for us!

Brianna L - Year 12

On 23 February, the Year 11 SRCs ran Kindness Day.

Girls in Years 7-12 could write on a ribbon ‘One Kind Word’ and then gift that ribbon to a friend as an act of kindness.

The girls thoroughly enjoyed it with many having multiple ribbons in their hair. It was lovely to hear all the positive affirmations shared and to see how the event brought everyone together. It was a very fun day for everyone!

Remember if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your:

• School counsellors
• Year Coordinator
• Mentors
• Teachers 

We are all here to help each other out!

Emily D - Liaison Prefect

The Leadership Team is proud to introduce our new Tara Tiger team!

The team is all about supporting and cheering on others! The formation of a team designed to uphold the Tara and Christian values and further reinforce the Leadership Teams goals for School Spirit.

We’ve made this team to encourage a sense of unity and School spirit. As a team we will attend a range of School events like singing and music performances, sport games, debating rounds, theatre sports games and more! It’s a great way to display servant leadership. The team is only open to girls in Years 10-12 and those who sign up should be enthusiastic, hardworking and confident. This team is extremely essential as many events have little to no supporters leaving girls disheartened. If we can get girls cheering on others, we encourage them to strive to achieve. Additionally, after COVID-19 there is a feeling of disconnection. This team will bind the School together as we all support one another.

Jess S - Debating Prefect

Recently, the Year 12 Leadership Team launched a new initiative – TaraTube!

TaraTube involves a 3-4-minute-long vlog-style clip being played in assemblies once a fortnight that capture a snapshot of what life at Tara is like. This initiative aims to foster a larger sense of community within the students, as well as create a stronger connection between the Leadership Team and the students. 

In our first video, TaraTube revealed a montage of the 2022 Swimming Carnival – clips filmed by the Year 12s that capture the fun and competitive atmosphere of the event. The video contained the synchronised swimming routines of every house, as well as some of the House cheers, and general antics of the Year 12s last ever swimming carnival. Following this, a Vogue-style interview was filmed with our new chef, Albert! Asking him questions like “What’s your favourite kitchen utensil?” (spatula), and “What’s your favourite muffin flavour?” (white chocolate and matcha). The interview aimed to introduce Albert to students and show just how kind (and funny) he is, and most importantly, his skills as a chef. He showed us a sneak peek of the Boarders' Valentine's Day dessert, consisting of chocolate covered strawberries and pink heart cupcakes.

Finally, TaraTube closed with a montage of the students and teachers telling us what they love about Tara, their friends, and themselves, in honour of Valentines Day. We saw the care students have for each other and the love they have for their school. 

Overall, TaraTube has been a success so far, and anticipation for the next video is high!

On Monday, 7 February, Tara Senior School held its annual Swimming Carnival at Auburn Aquatic Centre. Despite the dreary, unpleasant, and rainy weather that day, the girls demonstrated great resilience by participating in either the competitive or splash and dash events. It was an adrenaline-running and memorable day with loud cheering, fierce competition, and the grandstand painted with colours of green, purple, red, and yellow.

PLC/King's Regatta

This past weekend, the Tara rowers competed in the PLC/King's regatta. The whole squad battled and rowed through the rain and cold, and some fantastic results were produced. 

The Year 8 Double of Hanna and Gemma placed third, as did both the Doubles of Caitlin and Charlotte, and Jemma and Mackenzie when they rowed in their Schoolgirl Double race.

The Year 8 Quad of Olivia, Mareya, Malaika, Amy, and their cox, Amelia, also placed third. Finishing off the regatta, the Year 10 four of Charlotte, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Jemma and their cox Amelia placed a very impressive third!

Congratulations to all who raced and managed to get out and have a go, despite the rain.

IGSA Regatta

As the first major regatta for the whole squad, the rowers came away with 3 medals! 

Starting off the day, the Year 10 four with Charlotte, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Jemma and their cox Amelia won their race by 20 seconds! Hannah and Gemma from Year 8 had an amazing race and placed third, also coming away with a medal. The Year 10 Quad with Natalie, Krishnaa, Eliza, Suhanya and their cox Holly had a tough race and placed fourth, as did Selina in Year 9 in her Single. To finish off the day, Emma placed third in the Schoolgirl single. 

I am so proud of everyone who raced! This was a tough weekend, but we came away with some amazing results!

Emma M - Rowing Captain

Tennis
Round 2

• S03 Tara 1 vs MLC 1, Win, 6.5-1.5
• S09 Tara 2 vs BYE
• S15 Tara 3 vs SCEGGS 4, Games win, 4-4
• S18 Tara 4 vs BYE
• S20 Tara 5 vs Meriden 10, 
• S22 Tara 6 vs Brigidine 4, Win, 6-2
• S24 Tara 7 vs Abbotsleigh 15, Loss, 0.5-1.5
• J07 Tara 8 vs Loreto Normanhurst 20, Win, 4.5-3.5
• J10 Tara 9 vs  Santa Sabina 8, Wet
• J11  Tara 10 vs Pymble 17, Loss, 1-7
• J12 Tara 11 vs Roseville 18, Loss, 1-7
• J13 Tara 12 vs Danebank 6, Loss, 1-7
• J17 Tara 13 vs Brigidine 10, Loss, 0-8
• Y704 Tara 14 vs Meriden 25, Loss, 3-5
• Y708 Tara 15 vs Monte 17, Win, 5.5-2.5
• Y709 Tara 16 vs Abbotsleigh 29, Wet
• Y710 Tara 17 vs Meriden 32, Win, 4.5-3.5
• Y710 Tara 18 vs Meriden 31, Loss, 2.5-5.5
• Y711 Tara 19 vs Loreto Normanhurst 32, Wet

Ally Z (Year 9) continues her high performance success in the Junior Table Tennis competition, held at Sydney Olympic Park over the past few weeks. 

Ally was Runner-Up in the 2022 NSW Junior Division Closed Championships_Division 2 and Runner-Up in the 2022 NSW Junior Closed Championships_U17 Girl's Singles.

Ally was successful in placing in the NSW A Team and has qualified for 2022 Nationals to be held in Queensland in July. A fantastic achievement - congratulations Ally!

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

Careers News Study Work Grow - 28 February 2022

For more information please contact Mrs Michelle Williams via email.

Mrs Michelle Williams - Careers Coordinator

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

Careers Newsletter - 24 February 2022

Careers Newsletter - 3 March 2022

For more information please contact Mrs Michelle Williams via email.