It was a privilege to welcome our parents, special visitors and our wonderful grandparents to our Book Week and Grandparents Day this week.

Our event commenced with a Book Week parade showcasing the children’s favourite book characters. Your effort and creativity with costumes did not go unnoticed, and no doubt the children will remember this day until they too are grandparents. After our parade, the children ‘Wowed’ their guests with entertaining performances. Memories were captured at our photo booth and priceless artwork sold. Thank you for your generosity.

Kindergarten Navy have experienced some exciting events over the last few weeks. They have had the opportunity to present their assembly item, participate in Science week activities and prepare for Grandparents Day.

We often hear that schools are busy places; we definitely agree with this!

We have had some wonderfuloccasions over the last two weeks and at times like these, we really notice that we are part of a huge family community.

Science Week

You will find a very informative article on how the Junior School celebrated Science Week elsewhere in the Rust and Navy. A huge thank you to Mrs Byrne who was so instrumental in organising the Planetarium Incursion and to Mrs Crawford who gathered all the many varied materials that were needed for the experiments. Needless to say, the school was a buzz with hands-on learning. As usual the teachers went above and beyond expectations with their creativity in designing some very rich learning opportunities.

Mons. Ocariz Visit

The virtue the Junior School is working on is Forgiveness.

Definition:

Forgiveness means actively choosing not to hold someone’s negative actions or behaviour against them, even if you don't condone them. Even without an apology, forgiveness chooses to release resentment or anger and move on with life.

Why do we need it?

Forgiveness prevents us from being weighed down by negative emotions such as anger and irritation and allows us to release it in order not to carry offense against others. Understanding their point of view, even if you disagree, is a great way to show true value for others. Harbouring unforgiveness and bitterness will only make you feel miserable inside and hold you back from growth. 

I am practicing forgiveness when I:

· Remember that everyone makes mistakes

· Take responsibility for my mistakes

· Correct my mistakes

· Accept someone’s apology without holding grudges

Where does Forgiveness fit?

Love

·Forgiveness

·Compassion

·Empathy 

·Charity

·Respect

·Friendliness

·Courtesy

·Kindness

·Patience

·Helpfulness

For older students:

😊How do I react when people hurt or offend me?

😊How could forgiveness impact my life and others around me?

😊 Is there someone I need to forgive today (perhaps even myself)? What’s stopping me?

The Year 5 Class were very excited to meet Monsignor Ocariz and prepared greeting cards written in different languages, representing the diversity of our school.

National Science Week represents Australia's yearly festivity of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), occurring throughout the month of August. Recently, our Infants and Junior School enthusiastically engaged in these celebrations. During this event, every grade dedicated an afternoon for our students to immerse themselves in a plethora of scientific activities highlighted by a special visit from Starr’s Planetarium where the students took a trip through our Solar System and onwards to the very edge of our Galaxy.

On Friday 18 August, Gabby Kim, Renee Pan and Ellie Alvir from Year 8, participated in the NSW Girls Teams Chess Challenge (Secondary) at the Sydney Academy of Chess in Burwood. It was an exciting experience and our supervisor, Mrs Labram helped us a lot.

We arrived on time, signed up and then the tournament began. Along the way, we made lots of friends and learned many different things, such as chess etiquette and good sportsmanship. It was a great experience and what made it even more thrilling, was when we came 2nd in the whole entire tournament.

Renee, a very experienced Chess player, helped us tremendously and taught us many different openings just before the matches began. She won all 5 of her games and Gabby won 3, which boosted our score and allowed us to place second, with a total of 9½ points. We made lots of friends, gained lots of experience and we became one of the most friendly and approachable groups.

The Year 9 Commerce Class is very excited to announce Market Day 2023! As part of our topic on Running a Business, we were tasked with creating, managing and marketing our very own business; demonstrating entrepreneurship and financial ability. 

Whether you're craving authentic Lebanese Pizza, eye-popping candy confectionery, mouth-watering chocolate, homely baked goods, exquisite ice cream, delicious doughnuts or one-of-a-kind accessories, this Market Day promises to be an unforgettable event. However, Market Day is not just about purchasing goodies; it's about supporting non-profit organisations and positively impacting our community. All profit generated from the event shall be donated to a charity. Get ready for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a wide array of unique products! The fun commences on Monday the 11th of September, Week 9 so mark your calendars and be on the lookout for upcoming advertisements!

Click Show More to see what will be sold at Market Day this year!

On Thursday 17th August, students in year 7 to 10 celebrated Science Week. Our students' creativity and enthusiasm truly shone as they completed various STEM activities. Here's a glimpse of the activities that made Science Week an unforgettable learning experience.

Year 7 students crafted their own water filtration systems using everyday materials, demonstrating a keen understanding of water purification methods. This hands-on project highlighted the importance of sustainability and resourcefulness.

Year 8 students learnt about the world of binary code by creating binary code bracelets. They not only learned about the binary system used by computers but also showcased their creativity by encoding a word that held personal significance.

Physics, engineering, and fun collided as the year 9 students designed intricate marble maze games. Using the principles of motion, gravity, and friction, they crafted engaging challenges that put their problem-solving skills to the test. These marble mazes showcased the intersection of science and entertainment.

On August 17, twenty-five enthusiastic year 11 PDHPE students participated in a credited first aid course held by Pearson Training. Having basic first aid knowledge and skills are imperative as they enable one to assist in a medical emergency if they first on the scene, and possibly save a life.

On Friday 18 August, the Tangara Undercroft was transformed into a captivating Art Gallery and Performing Arts Venue. The Soiree was a special celebration sharing the achievements of our Year 12 students in Visual Arts, Music 1, and Music 2 with our community.

Below, you'll find snapshots of the imaginative Visual Arts Bodies of Work and the exceptional live music performances that took centre stage.

Our sincere congratulations go out to all the dedicated students for their unwavering commitment to their craft, which truly shines through.

We thank the parents and friends who joined us in supporting the girls on this memorable evening.

Registrations are now open for Jazz Workshop Australia’s Summer Jazz Camp. Held in Katoomba in January, this camp is a five-day residential program for students ages 10 to 18 offering inspiration and learning through immersion and teaching in the wonderful world of jazz. It is for instrumentalists (including string players) and vocalists at all levels of experience from beginner to advanced to emerging professionals.

This event is not associated with Tangara, however interested students are encouraged to visit their website for further information. https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/jazz-camp/

Hot Potato Band are recruiting musicians between the ages of 9 and 18 to join them in performing at the upcoming Manly Jazz Festival. All participants will partake in a collaborative 60 minute workshop to learn and prepare a classic street tune to later perform in a street parade that will momentarily transform Manly Corso into the french quarter of New Orleans. With a focus of having fun whilst playing music, this one-off workshop and performance opportunity is open to all Primary and High School students who are learning a musical instrument.

This event is not associated with Tangara, however interested students are encouraged to visit the HPB website for further information. https://www.hotpotatoband.com/events/hpb-parade-workshop-at-manly-jazz-festival

Tangara School Holiday Basketball Camp with Hoops Capital

Second overdue notices have been emailed to all students and parents with books still outstandnig from last term Books not returned by the end of term will be assumed lost and charged to your account together with a $5 processing fee per item. We would be grateful if you could assist your child in finding and returning wandering items as soon as possible. Thank you!

Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2, warmly welcomed Aura Parker, our Book Week author and illustrator, on Monday, 14 August. Aura shared two of her new books Meerkat Christmas (sequel to Meerkat Splash) and Bowerbird Blues, which is a beautiful book about a bowerbird determined to find the missing 'something' in its life. She talked about her love of animals and insects which are the focus and inspiration of her picture books. Students were then all encouraged under Aura's excellent tutelage, to have a go at drawing a meerkat. They were very impressed with Aura's ability to draw.