Our children have been busy with their learning this term, with our learning spaces both in and outside of the classroom. We have been particularly fortunate this term as the weather has been conducive for lots of learning activities to occur outside in the fresh air.

One aspect of our children’s learning is when they collaborate and work with others. Working with others is an important skill as it teaches children from a young age how to engage with others respectfully. It's a great opportunity to collaborate with peers and best use each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Group work helps to naturally foster the following life skills:

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Self-assurance
• Tolerance
• Patience
• Confidence
• Perseverance

With only 2 weeks of school remaining for this term, we will be encouraging the students to eat well and have early bedtimes to ensure they are bright and ready for busy days of learning and playing. As we know, ‘Play is a Child’s Work’.

We are in need of volunteers to cover our new home readers. Home readers have been purchased for Infants, however they can not be sent home or used in the classroom until they are covered with clear contact. If you are able to help, please contact the Infants office. All necessary material and instructions will be provided. Thank you in advance for your help.

All Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students will require a plain white short-sleeved T-shirt for our Annual Christmas Concert. Plain white T-shirts are currently available at Big W, Kmart, Target and Best & Less. 

Prep Class Music

Characterization through Sound

The Prep students have been learning about high and low sounds (pitch) and fast and slow rhythms (tempo). The past two weeks we have discussed the characters in two well-known fables, and explored sounds on percussion instruments to represent the characters in the stories.

In ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’, we used fast and slow rhythms on the egg shakers and guiros to represent the hare and tortoise running the race. In ‘The Lion and the Mouse’ we used high and low sounds on triangles and large maracas to represent the voices of the mouse and lion. The children have also loved learning their new song, ‘My God is so Great’, which they sing with strong actions and great enthusiasm.

Angelique Goldsworthy

Grandparents Day

The sun was shining, the sky was blue and there were smiling faces everywhere! Thank you for attending both the Infants and Primary Grandparent’s Days. It was a true celebration of family life. The children were so happy to have you visit and loved the opportunity to show you around our beautiful school and perform for you.

Miss Tropea

We welcomed our very own Miss Tropea to address our Primary Assembly last week. Miss Tropea spoke to the girls about her personal journey, plan and commitment to compete in the Gold Coast Marathon in July. It was a story that demonstrated many virtues the girls strive to live.

Social Action Expo

I was lucky enough to accompany eleven Yr 4 and 5 girls to the IPSHA Social Action Expo at the Kings School this week. We were surrounded by children and teachers from many schools who have an interest in promoting kindness, caring for others and taking action if they see a need. We continually encourage our students to look outwards to the needs of others. Please look out for photos and reflections from our girls in the next edition.

The virtue we have been working on in the Junior School is: Courtesy.

Definition:

Courtesy is treating people considerately and thinking about what is good and pleasant for them, not just us. It means seeking to make others comfortable and smooth over conflicts and awkwardness. Being courteous prevents rudeness and arguing. It helps a home or a school run more smoothly because people aren’t selfish.

I am practising courtesy when I:

• Show others that I respect and value them
• Remember to treat elders, parents, teachers and children politely.
• Think about how my actions affect others
• Eat, speak and move more graciously
• Greet people with a smile and kindness

Where does Courtesy fit?

·Love

·Forgiveness

·Compassion

·Empathy 

·Charity

·Respect

·Friendliness

·Courtesy

·Kindness

·Patience

·Helpfulness

For older students:

😊 How many people do I think about when I make decisions?

😊 Is it worth inconveniencing myself to make someone else’s life easier? Why/why not?

😊 What is an area where I haven’t been very courteous lately? How can I change that?

Congratulations to Esther Bou-Samra who was awarded MVP for the GSAP U11 Hills United 2023 Season. (Representative Soccer)

Debating

Mrs McFarlane accompanied our Yr 4 Debating Team to compete at the IPSHA Debating Gala Day at Hills Grammar last week. Congratulations to the team: Elizabeth Pillai, Madeline Rhigetti, Violet Hu, Isla Iglesia, Gauri Kallimath, Charlotte Wang Park, Eliza Davis, Myra Kaul, Lucielle Fahd and Serena Seeman. The girls won three out of four debates. We are so proud! A big thank you to Mrs McFarlane for preparing the girls and organising their attendance. We also thank the Pillai family for assisting in transporting the girls. 

Learning in 5Navy has continued to flourish with all Year 5Navy girls embracing all learning opportunities with a positive energy that encompasses many learning styles. One of the many highlights was meeting Monsignor Ocariz. Year 5 eagerly awaited with balloons in hand to welcome him with open hands.

Some of the opportunities that have opened doors for us include.

An opportunity at a school incursion to visit The Planetarium where girls got to enter a 3D space world inside an enormous fully enclosed dome tent. They learnt about star constellations in our southern skies and how the Greek Gods helped named these patterns of stars in our night skies. The girls were mesmerized by 360-degree views of the sky above us and how the phases of the moon work.

In the month of August, we learnt about the super blue moon that was only visible from Australia on August 31 for the last time until 2029. The term ‘super blue moon’ refers to a blue moon that occurs at the same time as a supermoon. The term “blue moon” refers to the rare occurrence when two full moons appear during the same month, not the moon’s colour.

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!

We are thrilled to extend a congratulations to our talented Year 12 music students for their outstanding performances and composition submissions. This remarkable milestone in their musical journey is a testament to their unwavering dedication and passion for the art of music. 

Our Year 12 music students demonstrated exceptional skill and artistry during their performance exams. Their commitment to perfecting their craft was evident in every note played, and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments.

In addition to their performances, three of our Year 12 students showcased their creativity and musical ingenuity through their composition submissions. Each piece was a unique reflection of their artistic vision, and their ability to convey emotion and storytelling through music was truly remarkable.

Our young primary musicians continue to impress with their commitment and passion for music. These weekly rehearsals not only nurture individual growth but also foster a strong sense of unity among our students.

Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming rehearsals and performances that will showcase the wonderful music our students create together.

Athletics Update

Congratulations to the 30 primary school athletes who attended the Hills Zone Athletics Carnival on Tuesday August 29 at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

Tangara had a very successful day achieving the Highest Female Team Score!

Felicity Barbero(Under 10) and Clara Mulkeen-Suarez (Under 11) both finished in third place overall for the respective age groups.

HZSA new records were achieved by the following students:

Barbero, Felicity- Girls 8-10 High Jump

Zagari, Emma- Girls 10 Years 100m

Kim, Olivia- Girls 12-13 Shot Put

Mulkeen-Suarez, Clara- Girls 11 Years 800m

The following athletes will progress through to CIS on Tuesday September 19.

Barbero, Felicity- Girls 10 100 Meter Dash / Girls 8-10 High Jump / Girls 8-10 Long Jump

Kim, Olivia- Girls 12-13 Shot Put 3kg

Mulkeen-Suarez, Clara- Girls 11 1500 Meter Run / Girls 11 800 Meter Run

Nassif, Sienna- Girls 11 Discus Throw

Zagari, Emma- Girls 10 100 Meter Dash

Congratulations to the 42 secondary school athletes who attended the Hills Zone Athletics Carnival on Thursday August 31 at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

In PE, our year 10 students are currently learning about games for people with a disability. On 1 September, they participated in a wheelchair sports program on Tangara’s outdoor courts. The students began by listening to a talk by a man names Stephan who was born with spina bifida and as a result, now lives his life in a wheelchair. Stephan talked about what his life is like without the use of his legs and explained some initiatives that have been introduced by our government to assist those living with a disability in becoming more independent. He also explained various sporting opportunities available to those living with a disability. The students were engaged by his passion for wheelchair sports. The students were then presented with an opportunity to play wheelchair basketball which was a lot of fun!  They now understand some of the challenges faced by those living in a wheelchair and were inspired by Stephan’s positive outlook on life in general.

What  a wonderful Book Week we had! Library staff had fun dressing up, the students enjoyed browsing the Book Fair and creating their Wishlists, and so many lovely parents and grandparents visited us, either on the Infants campus or in the Library on each of the Grandparents' Days.

Most students have received their orders now. The remaining orders should be delivered next week.

Thank you so much for your support. The Book Fair sold nearly $10,000 worth of books, making over $1500 for the Innovation Fund. 

Final Overdue Notices have been emailed to students and parents with books still outstanding from last term. Books not returned by the end of term will be assumed lost and charged to the student's account together with a $5 processing fee. We would be grateful if you could assist your child in locating and returning wandering items. Thank you!

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to inform you that the school photos have arrived and have been distributed to students in all years.

If you have not received your photographs, please contact Student Services admin@tangara.nsw.edu.au.

Pared is hiring!

We are seeking an experienced Enrolments Administrator to commence in a full-time permanent role, primarily based at our head office in Dural. This role is full time (calendar year) and will be focused on enrolments for Redfield and Tangara.

If you are interested or know anyone suitable for this role, please ask them to apply via SEEK using this link - Enrolments Administrator