Next Friday, November 1st, we will celebrate All saints day. It is a feast of hope and joy that puts before our eyes our call to holiness. As Pope Benedict XVI taught:

"Behold the meaning of today's solemnity: Gazing upon the luminous example of the saints the great desire to be like the saints is awakened in us; happy to live near to God, in his light, in the great family of the friends of God. Being a saint means living close to God, living in his family. And this is the vocation of all of us, vigorously reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council, and on this day brought to our attention in a solemn way."

It is a day of hope in which we are inspired by the millions of anonymous saints who have left on this earth a furrow of hope in the action of God in their lives. Yes, God is at work in our hearts and through us, he continues his work of making people happy here on earth. And how can I become a saint? Benedict answers:

Term 4 has started well, with children working hard across all subjects, particularly English and Math. Mornings before school have been filled with joy as the children enjoy the early morning sun, spotting ladybirds, creating daisy chains, and playing hopscotch. There’s also a sense of excitement in the air as we look forward to the wonderful upcoming events in Infants, including the All Saints Day Parade, Year 1 Zoo Excursion, “Christmas Around the World,” and our Annual Infants Christmas Concert.

ONE MILLION Rosaries for Peace

Kindergarten and Year 1 students recently participated in ‘One Million Rosaries for Peace’, joining millions worldwide in praying for peace in our world. As part of this special day, the children visited Our Lady’s Garden and the chapel, where they gathered to reflect and pray together. This meaningful experience helped them understand the power of prayer and the importance of seeking peace for everyone around the world.

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Million Children Praying the Rosary

We have recently joined the Million Children Praying the Rosary initiative for world peace. This was a powerful reminder to the students that their prayers matter and how coming together in prayer is a beautiful way to unite as a community, offering hope and strength for a world in need of peace. It emphasised the importance of faith and solidarity, showing the students that even small acts of prayer can contribute to a greater good.

GIVE Lessons

Our GIVE Character Education Program began with a focus on the virtue of determination. We discovered that determination means persevering and not giving up, even when things get tough. Year Three demonstrated this by tackling some challenging matchstick puzzles. Enjoy the photographs and see their determination in action!

Sun Safety

As the weather warms up, a reminder about the importance of students wearing hats at morning tea and lunch. Please ensure that your child brings their school hat each day.

Suggestion Box

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

Determination is the strength to see something through till the end with our giving up or losing heart. Having determination does not mean you never feel discouraged, have moments of doubt or fear, or face adversity. It means pressing on despite these obstacles.

I am practicing determination when I:

· Believe what I am doing is important

· Set goals for myself

· Focus my full attention on what I am doing

· Resist distractions

· Keep going even if it gets difficult

· Ask for help when I need it

          · Finish what I start

Where does Determination fit?

Self Mastery

·        Self discipline

·        Focus

·        Persistence

·        Orderliness

·        Determination

·        Perseverance

·        Stickability

For older students:

😊Do I push through to finish a task or get frustrated and give up when things don’t go my way?

😊When was the last time I displayed determination? How did it make me feel?

😊 Is there anything that I regret quitting? Can I take it up again and finish it?

Year 2 have been delving into the world of books and immersing themselves in the language of Julia Donaldson. They have been exploring the use of word types and phrases such as adverbs, verbs, adjective phrases, similes and personification to create an engaging text. They have enjoyed picking apart the language of famous authors and have used their knowledge to write amazing stories of their own. They have published their stories, complete with pictures, and will be reading them to other classes for all to enjoy and celebrate their achievements.

In Mathematics, Year 2 have been using their knowledge of data handling and informal measures to measure mass. They have been conducting hands-on investigations using balance arm scales to measure various everyday objects and have had lots of fun trying to make accurate estimates.

Last term saw Year 2 students present some wonderful presentations all about their family’s country of origin. They spoke beautifully and shared some wonderful insights into tradition and culture. They even got to sample some very tasty traditional food. A wonderful interesting learning experiences for all of Year 2.

Mrs Natalie Ball
2R Class Teacher

Year 9 had a REAL workshop with Miss Alvir and Natalia Nader (Class of 2021).

Natalia talked about how to navigate friendships in a digital world. She spoke about her personal experience and also gave us some tips on how to grow deeper friendships offline. She spoke about the limitations of snapchat and other social media platforms as a way to communicate with our friends on a deeper level.

Miss Alvir spoke about the 2D culture we live in and the pressures that it puts on us to focus on our digital image rather than growing deeper friendships and genuine connections. She gave us reasons why it's worth going beyond a 2D friendship to a 3D friendship.

Year 9 Girls speak up!

"Instead of having 100 'friends' on snap/followers, make an effort and deepen your friendship with those close friends, because they are the one's that last, and those are the people who will positively impact your life and fill it with love and long lasting memories."

It is hard to believe that Term 4 is already well underway, with the first fortnight already completed!

This term will be jam packed again with Yearly Examinations, Excursions,  Community Service, Co-Curricular Activities and of course our Presentation Evening.

We also continue to pray for our Year 12 girls as they sit for their HSC Exams.

Last Thursday, our Year 8 and 9 Class Leaders attended the Lifted GO Conference, which was the Launch of the Social Justice Statement 2024-2025 for Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. We look forward to hearing about the girl's experience in the next edition.

The countdown is on in Secondary with only 28 more school days left this term. The girls are encouraged to try their personal best, both inside and outside the classroom for the remainder of the year!

The Peripatetic Music Soiree will be held in McArthur on Sunday 10 November.

The session times of our Peripatetic Teacher's students are as follows:

Students and parents are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of their session.

We look forward to seeing you there!

At the 2024 Presentation Night, the school will again be presenting the Tangara Sporting Blue Award. The Blue is a tradition adopted by many schools and universities across the world, following a practice commenced by Oxford and Cambridge in 1829. It will be awarded for outstanding sporting achievement and for enhancing the reputation of sport at Tangara.

Recipients must have represented Tangara at HZSA or AICES Carnivals in at least three of Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics or Triathlon and two other sports which require a seasonal commitment or one sport which requires a year commitment. Alternatively, recipients will have demonstrated outstanding performances in any sport(s) at CIS level at a minimum or National or International representation.

Successful students will be awarded with a Tangara Sports Badge at the yearly presentation night.

Please complete the following nomination form if your daughter meets this criteria, no later than Friday 1st November, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Benson alison.benson@tangara.nsw.edu.au

Boxes for Operation Christmas Child need to be returned to the library by Friday 25 October. Thank you to the students and families who supported this worthwhile cause.

Mrs Ellis

We are always looking for volunteers to help with covering in the Library. If you have a spare hour or so, we would really appreciate your help. All training provided. 

The Library is celebrating the 150th birthday of L.M. Montgomery, author of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series, among others. Lucy Maude Montgomery, a Canadian, lived on Prince Edward Island, where Anne is set, and her books bring to life, not only the passionate Anne and many other wonderful characters, but also her obvious love of the natural beaity of her home.

20% Discount on Sports & Co-Curricular Group Photos available before 28/10/2024

These school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 28/08/2024: