This week our Kindergarten children joined us for their first week of school. Starting Kindergarten can be a big leap for our young students, but it's also a time for bravery and new adventures. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to explore and learn. School is a place for learning and creating memories, and the Infants team will ensure we excel in both these important aspects.

Overall, our youngest students from Prep and Kindergarten were excited to jump into the new year and hear about the many adventures awaiting them. Fingers crossed they realise they need to come back next week!

The way all the children transitioned to school this week is a credit to all our mums and dads who have played an invaluable role in building their confidence and courage.

We look forward to meeting with you tonight at our KPF where you will have an opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher.

Fabulous News

Last year many of our students took part in the Faber Castell Create a Brighter Future Competition. We received the fabulous news that our very own Anisha had been awarded Runner Up of Year 3 and 4. This is a huge achievement as this was a national competition. Anisha received a wonderful prize which was awarded to her during our Assembly on Friday. Congratulations Anisha!

Curriculum Overviews

You will receive the Term 1 Curriculum Overview via Engage shortly. This document outlines some useful information about the term ahead, including the topics that will be covered in each subject.

Pride in our Uniform

I mentioned last week that we had a new display in the Namoi Building. This display outlines various aspects of what it is to be a Tangara Girl. One of the images states: I am a Tangara Girl, I look after my Uniform and wear it with Pride. It has been a joy to see such care being taken with all the details of the uniform. Well done girls. Thank you for helping the children feel proud of their school.

Lenten Colouring Competition

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

Definition:

Teamwork is when a group of people link up to complete a task or achieve a common goal. Good teamwork means that the task will get done efficiently and usually requires humility, respect and flexibility. Group activities are often aided by leadership, but only when the participants respect the leader.

I am practicing teamwork when I:

· Get along with others and compromise

· Respect everyone’s opinions

· Offer support to others

· Use soft voices

· Participate actively

· Stay focused on the task

Where does Teamwork fit?

Hard Work

·        Citizenship

·        Leadership

·        Community Spirit

·        Teamwork

·        Helpfulness

·        Service

·        Generosity 

For older students:

😊What was the last team/group I was in? Thinking honestly, was I a good team player?

😊How do I determine if a group needs a leader, and who that leader should be?

😊How can I be a better team player in my classroom and at home?

It has been a great first fortnight in the Secondary School with many activities underway both inside and outside the classroom!

We were able to celebrate the Class of 2023 during a Special Assembly during the week. It was wonderful to hear from two of our students from last year's graduating class, Ella-Maree J and Chelsea O, as they reflected on their path to success during the HSC. Some practical tips they gave our Secondary girls included: be consistent with study throughout the year as the HSC is a marathon and not a sprint, complete practice questions regularly and ask your teachers for help anytime you are unsure of a new concept.

The Technology faculty has grown and evolved into a relevant and engaging workspace where students have maximum opportunities to research and plan, produce and implement, test and evaluate their design projects, all based on a need. We have witnessed a major shift in the way students think and engage in stem-based solutions at Tangara. 2023 was a culmination of this hard work made possible by the support of our parents, executive, teachers, TAS assistant and outstanding Tangara students.

Congratulations to the class of 2023 Food Technology students- they have showcased what our school is all about. Our HSC results were strong. Ella-Maree achieved a state ranking- third in the state, an outstanding performance. Results were strong at the band 5 and 6 levels and each girl achieved their personal best. We wish them all the best in their life journeys.

Instrumental and Voice Lessons commenced earlier this week and are open to all students K-12.

Meet our wonderfully talented Peripatetic Staff here: 

2024 Peripatetic Staff Bios

If you still need to register, please access the following link to commence the registration and to confirm your spot:

2024 Peripatetic Music Tuition

Please note, if your daughter is in Year 3-6 in 2024, small group tuition is included in the program. Should you wish to have additional one-on-one lessons, there will be a separate cost associated with this.

Free Trumpet and Trombone Hire

(see the 'Music Tuition' section of the newsletter)

Primary Ensembles

Primary Ensembles (Choir/Strings/Winds) run as part of the Junior School Music Program and are compulsory for students in 3-6. 

• 3/4 and 5/6 Choirs
• 3/4 and 5/6 Winds
• 3/4 and 5/6 Strings

Students should have settled into their groups earlier this week. If there are any issues, please email musicacademy@tangara.nsw.edu.au

Small group rehearsals also operate in addition to the above ensembles.

Secondary Ensembles

Secondary Ensembles are free to join for all Years 7-12. Students can turn up to any rehearsal and register on the spot.

• Secondary Vocal Group (7-12)
• Secondary Instrumental Ensemble (7-12)
• Stage 5 Contemporary (9-10)

Chapel Choirs

Both Primary and Secondary Chapel Choirs operate outside of school hours, and are optional for students to join, in additional to participating in either the Junior School Music Program Choir, or Senior Vocal Group.

Please see the link below for timetable details.

2024 Music Ensemble Timetable

If you have any questions, please email musicacademy@tangara.nsw.edu.au.

Last Wednesday, Mrs. Roh hosted a seminar for students and parents about the benefits of establishing quality home music practice.

The central idea was that practice transcends mere habit; it is intentional, purposeful, and driven by a clear mission and objective. She emphasised the importance of setting clear weekly expectations and providing students with a visible schedule to aid in effective time management and accountability.

The seminar highlighted the significance of cultivating an environment conducive to focused practice, one that is free from distractions and respects the child's developmental needs and family routines. Furthermore, it underscored the pivotal role of parental involvement in celebrating and nurturing their child's practice efforts.

We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Roh for sharing her wonderful insights and hope that families found the information helpful.

2024 Redfield Lions Rugby Club registrations are NOW OPEN (played Term 2 & 3).

Please register through Team App. All new player registrations receive their training jersey FREE!

REDs – Ages 3-5, Boys and Girls.

Mini’s Competition - Under 6, 7, 8, 9 Boys and Girls.

Don't forget to use your Active Kids Vouchers.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the club for further information at rugby@redfield.nsw.edu.au.

A big welcome back to all our Tangara families, and a special welcome to all our new students and their families!

We hope you have a wonderful year, and all our students take the opportunity to explore the wonderful resources we have here in the Tangara Library. Mrs Ellis and Mrs Beard are looking forward to supporting your children’s learning and literacy needs and fostering their love of reading throughout the year. The following is some useful information about how the Library operates.

Secondary Library

The Library opens at 8am each day, and is open for Years 7-10 from 1 pm at lunchtime and after school.

Closing times are:

4pm - Monday, Wednesday and Friday

4.30pm - Tuesday and Thursday

We are open all day for Yrs 11 and 12, except recess and during Mass/Reading (12.15-12.45).

Primary Library

All Primary and Infants students are required to have a Tangara or Redfield Library bag for borrowing, and a set of headphones for Library lessons. Primary and Infants students have the opportunity to borrow once a week during Library lessons, and Yrs 2-6 can also borrow once a week at lunchtime on a rostered basis as follows:

Monday - Yrs 2&3

The Library has a constant stream of books that need covering, and would welcome any parents who might have an hour or so to come in and help us out. Please contact Jane Beard at jane.beard@tangara.nsw.edu.au if you would like to help out. Training provided.

Congratulations to Mihovil and Marta Matic who recently welcomed little Nicko into their family. A younger brother to Sofia 3N and Marija 1R.

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Click above for timetable and Reading link

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024!

Tangara Old Girls Society (TOGS) exists to give Alumni opportunities to maintain, develop and strengthen friendships with others in your class as well as build new ones through networking with other graduates that you may have something in common with.

This year we have lots of events in the making but first I would like to share the great year we had.

WRAP UP OF 2023:

• We welcomed the new graduating class of 2022 with a Trivia Night at Hillside.
• We hosted a Medical Careers night over Zoom for the high school girls. It was a great turn out having 7 alumni girls discussing their profession.
• Reunions for the classes of 2003, 2006, 2008, 2013 and 2018 took place.
• We ended the year with Christmas Drinks

WATCH THIS SPACE NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON

Exciting news for Year 7 and 8 students!

Tangara Music Academy is offering a one-year free hire of a trumpet and a trombone to two enthusiastic musicians.

To apply, students should email Mr Richardson at joel.richardson@tangara.nsw.edu.au, explaining why they'd be the perfect fit for this opportunity. The chosen students will get the instruments for free for a year, with the only cost being a commitment to weekly lessons with our wonderful school brass tutor.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity—submit your email application by Monday 19 February!

Firstly, I would like to extend a Happy New Year to everyone. I feel very blessed and privileged to join this warm, collegial community of Tangara School for Girls as Head of English this year. In that spirit, I'd like to give you a brief overview of myself.

My name is Brunella Pagano and I have been in the teaching profession for 30 years! I have taught at both single-sexed and coeducational schools across Sydney including John Paul II Senior High School where I first met our gracious Principal, Rita Sakr! Since then, I have worked at a range of Christianprivate schools, including Terra Sancta College, The King’s School for fifteen years, William Clarke College as Assistant Head of English and more recently at Tara Anglican School where my passion for teaching girls was reinvigorated. Hence my interest in applying for the Head of English position at Tangara where I am excited to lead a team of dedicated, capable and highly motivated professionals.