Today we celebrate Mother's Day. And it is all natural that we turn our eyes to Mary, the mother of Jesus and our mother. May is a month to let ourselves be looked upon by Mary. She helps us to discover that in life not everything is about profit, effectiveness and performance, as Pope Francis explains:

"A world that looks to the future without a mother’s gaze is shortsighted. It may well increase its profits, but it will no longer see others as children. It will make money, but not for everyone. We will all dwell in the same house, but not as brothers and sisters. The human family is built upon mothers. A world in which maternal tenderness is dismissed as mere sentiment may be rich materially, but poor where the future is concerned. Mother of God, teach us to see life as you do. Turn your gaze upon us, upon our misery, our poverty.Turn to us thine eyes of mercy."

ANZAC Day

We commenced Term 2 with our ANZAC Day ceremony. Throughout the day the children learnt about the meaning of ANZAC Day and why we keep this day special in Australia. The children showed great respect throughout our ceremony which our High School students led. In class, our Infants children made poppies to remember all Australians and New Zealanders who gave their lives in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions around the world. We also remembered all those who have served and continue to serve in the Australian and New Zealand services.

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a special day for children to celebrate their mothers and all that they do. Today’s celebration for our Tangara mums was a chance for the children to take some precious time and really think about how special you all are. The children were excited to show their mums their beautiful work and to spend time together in the classroom.

Parent Teacher Interviews

It was wonderful to connect with so many of our parents this week at the Parent Teacher interviews for Yr2 – 6. I hope you valued the opportunity to spend some time with your child’s teacher and goal set together for the term ahead.

May Pilgrimages

You would have received information about your child’s Rosary Pilgrimage during May. This is a highlight of the calendar and a chance to pray together as a class for all the intensions of our families and friends.

Excursions
We have some fabulous excursions planned this term for Y2, 3 and 4 this term. Taking learning outside of the classroom is so beneficial. Please mark these dates on your calendar.

S.A.L.T Team

STOP PRESS! The SALT Team are well and truly up and running. They have been busy attending meeting, planning, writing questions, arranging and conducting interviews. I was very pleased to be interviewed by two lovely interviewers and two photojournalists last week! We are all enjoying the process. A huge thank you to Mrs Hirsch who is coordinating this worthwhile learning experience.

Chess Club

The virtue we are learning about in the Junior School is Kindness.

Definition:

Kindness means treating other people nicely, thinking about what is good for them and respecting their thoughts, ideas and wishes. It might mean sharing with them, speaking nicely, being friendly or including them in your friendship groups or games. Think about how you would like to be treated, then treat others that way.

I am practicing kindness when I: 

• Give attention to someone who is sad or needs help 

• Do things that give others happiness 

• Accept people who are different 

• Take good care of animals 

• Resist the temptation to be cruel.

Synonyms:

Where does Kindness fit?

Love

·        Forgiveness

·        Compassion

·        Empathy 

·        Charity

·        Respect

·        Friendliness

·        Courtesy

·        Kindness

·        Patience

·        Helpfulness

For older students:

😊What is something kind I have experienced this week?

😊What is my reaction if someone is unkind or harsh to me?

😊What is an act of kindness I could do today?

A very warm welcome back to our Tangara Secondary students who were a buzz last Tuesday, as we returned for yet another busy term. It was lovely to see the girls wearing their winter uniforms with pride and we encourage the girls to continue doing so.

Even though we have only had just under two weeks at school, we have had many events and activities to celebrate.

Written by Liana Perisa and Claire Cabela

In Year 10 Commerce, we have been studying Law, Society and Political Involvement. It has been an interesting course so far given it applies to all facets of our lives and it makes you realize how laws are created, amended and how everyday actions, processes come under various law jurisdictions. Given our exposure to the court system, we can appreciate the work that goes into selecting an appropriate jury, how the law and its representatives strive to protect our community and the dedication of our politicians when committed to introducing and following through with the passing of new laws.

STEAM in primary education refers to an interdisciplinary approach that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into the curriculum. STEAM education encourages students to explore connections between them, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This year in our Junior School our STEAM program is delivered and facilitated by SAMMAT education. Through innovative resources and hands-on experiences, our students are empowered to explore, create, and problem-solve collaboratively.

Last term our Talent Show finalists competed in the Undercroft.

Congratulations to all who auditioned and performed, with special mention to Emelie Mifsud for her winning performance!

Thank you to the following performers for their musical contributions at our ANZAC ceremony.

Year 12 Music - National Anthem

Emelie Mifsud- The Last Post and Rouse (3-12 Assembly)

Amelia Ting- The Last Post and Rouse (Infant Assembly)

The following groups will be performing at the end of term Recital Evening on June 21st.

• K-2 Singing Groups
• All 3-6 Students
• Secondary elective Music classes

The event will be split into:

• Primary Event- 6:00pm-7:00pm
• Secondary Event- 7:30pm-8:30pm

Please save the date!

That's a Wrap!

It was a massive basketball season for Tangara with almost all of our teams making it to the semi finals.

Congratulations to the following teams who were finalists and champions in the Summer 2023/24 season:

U11 Stars (Y4) - Champions 

U12 Wizards (Y5) - Finalists 

U13 Suns (Y6) - Finalists 

U13 Songbirds (Y6) - Finalists 

U14 Bluejays (Y6/7) - Champions

U14 Finches (Y7) - Finalists 

U15 Sparrows (Y7/8)  - Finalists

U16 Wrens (Y8/9) - Champions 

U17 Ravens (Y10) - Champions 

We also had a few students who were successfully selected to participate in the following tournaments at a local and state level.

Adelaide Easter Classics - Semi Finalists

Ava M - Y6

Melody J - Y6

Lucia B - Y7

Talitha K - Y7

Emma M - Y7

CIS Representative

Ava M - Y6 has been selected by CIS to participate in the upcoming NSW Primary Schools Sports - Basketball in Newcastle - we wish her all the best! 

HZSA Representative

Congratulations to Yumin O (Y8) Caitlin N, Danielle K and Anastasia L (Y10) for being selected to participate in the HZA tournament. 

Our Winter 2024 season will be the biggest season yet for our school with 24 teams commencing their competition this week! Best of luck to all our teams!

In Term 2, we welcome Dance Element Studios to Tangara. 

Dance Element Studios has been developing dancers for 34 years. Their approach makes students feel accepted and builds their confidence and self-esteem through supportive teaching and a joyful atmosphere. Dance Element Studios always strives to better the individual dancer while never compromising its values of caring, safety, community and respect. Dance Element Studios is known for its community atmosphere, where students thrive in the friendly and positive environment created by our staff. As an inclusive dance company, we treasure and value each student’s individuality. Students are encouraged to push past their own limitations and boundaries in each class.

Classes are available for all students in Years 3-12. 

When: Tuesday afternoons commencing in Term 2

Where: At Tangara in McArthur

Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm* (Primary), 4.30pm - 5.30pm* (Secondary)

*times subject to change depending on class sizes

Cost: $19 per lesson (invoiced per term) 

Please email Amy at danceelementstudios@gmail.com to secure your daughter's place today!

We have had a jigsaw puzzle board made for the Secondary Library, and the girls are loving it, especially at lunchtiime. Some of the senior students have even been known to take a break from studies and add a piece or two! It doesn't even seem to matter that some of the puzzles are missing a piece or two!

Once more, we have an accumulation of new books that need covering. If you are able to help out for an hour or so in the Library, please contact Jane. jane.beard@tangara.nsw./edu./au

Each term, we are collating the books borrowed by each class in Infants and Primary into a poster, which is then displayed in the Primary Library. The students are very excited to see who has borrowed the most books. We will do this for each term, and then at the end of the year we will have a cumulative total. This term's superstars are in named in the poster.

My name is Catherine Lee and I am privileged to be your La Mancha House Captain for 2024. This role particularly inspires me through its capability to motivate unity, creativity and build team morale. Sports and teamwork has been an integral part of my life and continues to do so today whether it be cross country, netball, swimming, dance and tennis. It has also taught me that the benefit of playing sport goes beyond the scope of just the physical benefits. Before an exam, running has always helped me to stimulate my brain and supports me to perform better. This year, I hope that the girls can see sport as an opportunity for continued growth in mental strength through endurance and building team and cooperation. Together, we look forward to making 2024 a year full of new events and relationships that will make La Mancha capable to “Run where the brave dare not go” - Man of La Mancha.

If you are a Tangara graduate, you are warmly invited to this years annual event. Please see details below. 

Here is the link to RSVP: https://togs.tangara.nsw.edu.au/event/annual-meet-and-greet