What a wonderful first term it has been! Our Prep and Kindergarten students have completed their very first term of school, settling in beautifully. Prep students have been busy exploring, learning, and making new friends, while Kindergarten has been hard at work building friendships, learning to read, write, spell, and count—all in a day’s work!

Year 1 students have been consolidating their learning, building upon their strong foundations, and showing great leadership within the Infants’ department.

There’s no doubt that all our Infants’ students are looking forward to a well-deserved break after a busy and exciting term!

World of Maths

World of Maths recently visited Tangara, providing an exciting opportunity for students to enhance their problem-solving skills in mathematics. Through engaging, hands-on activities, students explored mathematical concepts in a fun and interactive way. Students worked collaboratively on a variety of puzzles and challenges, applying their mathematical thinking in a fun and practical way to deepen their understanding of key concepts.

S.A.L.T School Magazine Launch

We were thrilled to launch the first edition of the S.A.L.T Magazine. Congratulations to the authors, journalists, graphic designers, photographers and editors of the first edition. These students, under the guidance and support of Mrs Smith, have dedicated weekly lunch times over the past year to produce this fabulous publication. It not only looks professional but is very informative. The whole experience from beginning to end has been incredibly enriching and has fostered creativity, collaboration, and a sense of accomplishment.

Big Sister Lunch

Our Primary classes thoroughly enjoyed our Big Sister Lunch on Thursday. The senior girls organized games, dancing and various activities. It is moments like these that we really appreciate being in such a caring school community. A big thank you to everyone who made this special event possible especially our School Captains, Isabelle P and Lucy D.

Morning Tea with the Principal

Congratulations to the students who earned a place at the Principal’s Morning Tea this term. We love to reward wonderful effort, achievement and kindness in this special way. Well done girls!

Model of Jerusalem

The Junior School, as always, has been a hive of activity this term with a range of special days and incursions organised to supplement their learning in PDHPE, Science & Technology and Mathematics. 

Term 1 has been an exciting and enriching time for 5 Rust, filled with hands-on learning and new challenges. The girls have been actively engaged in exploring mathematical concepts through interactive and practical experiences.

A highlight of the term was the Inquisitive Minds incursion, where problem-solving came to life through hands-on maths tasks. The girls embraced the challenge, developing their logical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance - all while having fun! Laughter and excitement filled the room as they discovered just how engaging and useful mathematics can be.

During STEAM sessions, the girls combined maths and science through coding, designing smart house projects that integrated technology and problem-solving. These hands-on experiences have sparked curiosity and deepened their understanding of how mathematics connects to the world around them.

In English, the girls have worked hard to develop their writing skills, crafting both imaginative narratives and persuasive pieces. They have explored the elements of storytelling, using vivid descriptions and strong characters to bring their narratives to life. In persuasive writing, they have learned how to structure compelling arguments, using evidence and persuasive techniques to convince their audience. Their creativity and dedication have shone through in every piece of writing.

Tangara is a member of a local ‘Think Tank’, a group of Hills district primary schools who come together once per term to provide non-competitive extension activities. On Tuesday we were invited to William Clarke College to enjoy a variety of challenges.

In ‘Take Centre Stage’, the stage one students enjoyed drama activities which culminated in a performance for an audience of 120. In mixed groups of four, they workshopped a performance piece using a given prop, a hat and a line they had to include in their dialogue. It was wonderful to see their confidence develop throughout the day as they learned about projecting their voices and not turning their backs to their audience, becoming braver performers along the way.

Our stage two students experienced a day of creative art-making in ‘Prodigious Printers’. They had the opportunity to experiment with jelly plates, paint, printing ink and a variety of natural and man-made materials to create patterns and texture. They were able to add hand-drawn lines or cut out selected parts of their work to mount into more 3-dimensional designs that they framed to bring home.

On Thursday 27 March Inquisitive Minds came to Tangara to run a Mathematics workshop on problem solving.

Inquisitive Minds is a program that was made to aid in encouraging better views and execution of mathematics in students and offer hands-on resources and workshops

Students were partnered up to answer mathematical questions in a set time frame. There were 6 different colours of questions: green, blue, red, yellow, orange and white, each colour increasing in difficulty, rewarding more points. During the time limit students had to collect the question packs one at a time to complete as many of these challenges as possible. The IM staff, teachers and some of the Yr 11's went around and awarded to teams that had correct answers with stamps. The pairs with the most points landed on the podium and won chocolate prizes. We were also awarded lollies for bonus questions and there were also ‘chocolate challenges’ where 5 specific questions had to be answered and the first 8 pairs to do so got small chocolate prizes.

What did they teach us?

• Quick thinking
• How to solve problems efficiently and effectively
• Different methods for solving problems
• How to work together
• How to identify patterns
• Constructing diagrams and lists

On Thursday 27 March, Year 10 students had the Maths STEM Day activity, where we took part in a Roller Coaster Challenge. The activity was designed to develop our engineering skills and mathematical thinking.

The challenge was to create a roller coaster out of cardboard in an hour, which aimed to fit into one of these criteria:

• The longest time for the marble to go from point A to B

• Possess the highest number of components

• Have the strongest structure

Save the Date – June 20, 2025

We are excited to announce our annual Recital Evening!

Primary Event: Years 3–6
1:30pm–3:00pm (Periods 5 & 6)

Secondary Event: Years 7–12
5:00pm–6:30pm

More details to come. We look forward to sharing an afternoon and evening of music with you!

On Friday 28th March, 12 of our secondary students competed in the HZSA Triathlon. The atmosphere was electric and the weather held off for a fantastic day with great success! For some of the students, it was their first experience at a Triathlon.

Congratulations to the following students who placed in their events:

Olivia Siau - 1st Place Senior Girls (her first individual triathlon)

Olivia Siau, Syona Nishant and Clare Tanna - 2nd place Senior Girls team event

Clara Mulkeen-Suarez, Sophie Setoh and Yumin Oh - 3rd place Intermediate Girls team event

On Wednesday 26th March, nine of our amazing primary students competed in the CIS Primary Swimming Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

They were very excited to have a surprise visit by Mrs Sakr who witnessed the amazing talent on show.

Congratulations to the following students:

Congratulations and good luck to the following teams who are playing their Grand Finals this weekend:

U11 Penguins Saturday 12 April |1:30pm | Court 1

U12 Titans Saturday 12 April | 2:45pm | Court 2

Come and cheer them on at the Hills Basketball stadium!

Congratulations to the U15 Warriors and the U15 Tigers who both won their Grand Finals on Thursday evening!

Unfortunately, the U13 Lionesses and U14 Songbirds loss their Grand Finals on Tuesday evening but are to be commended for their fantastic seasons!

Congratulations to the following students for being our 2025 Term 1 Top Borrowers!

K Navy - Clara

K Rust - Magdalene, Avila, Amy, Celina, Maria and Isabella

K Silver - Louis and Lucia

K White - Ananya and Thaddeus

1 Navy - Alexandra

1 Rust - Ashley, Gabriel and James

1 Silver - Audrey

1 White - Ananya and Thaddeus

2 Navy - Claire

2 Rust - Nanayaa

3 Navy - Catherine

3 Rust - Eva Z

4 Navy - Emilia

4 Rust - Natalie

5 Navy - Angelique Chan

5 Rust - Monica and Josephine

6 Navy - Evelyn

6 Rust - Mari

In Term 2 the count starts over again, so it is possible for anyone to become a Top Borrower. Happy Reading over the holidays.

Mrs Ellis and Mrs Beard

The excursion to the High-Performance Hub in Blacktown was designed to provide 11 HMS students with a deeper understanding of the latest advancements in sports science and athlete development. This visit offered hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art facilities, expert insights, and practical applications of high-performance training techniques.

Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the hub’s coordinators, who provided a guided tour of the facility. Students explored advanced gym equipment, high-tech training areas, testing zones, and recovery spaces.

As part of our HMS curriculum, we study biomechanics and its role in optimising performance and reducing injury risk. During the visit, a biomechanist introduced us to specialised tools used to analyse forces and body mechanics. This hands-on experience demonstrated how precise movement assessments can enhance technique and prevent injuries.

Hi Everyone!

Pared Academy are excited to remind you about the upcoming Talking About Loveworkshop for Y3 to Y6 parents and students, created by Carla de Fuentes, a renowned Mexican public speaker and expert on sexuality, education, emotions, and affectivity.

This workshop is scheduled for Week 1 and 2 of Term 2 and includes an online conference followed by a face-to-face session.

Objectives:

• Guide parents in teaching and explaining different aspects of sexuality, considering their child’s age, maturity, personality, and environment.
• Strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Methodology:

• Stage 1: For children in Y3-4 (Mum-daughter)/ Thursday 15th May 4PM-6PM
  • The origins of life, sexuality, and the bond between parents and the child.
  • WHAT to say (topics that are appropriate for this stage)
  • HOW to say it (words and examples, positive light)
  • WHEN to say it (look for the right time to initiate the conversation)
  • WHO is the most appropriate person to start the dialogue (Mum or Dad)
  • Provide a safe space for parents to start the conversation, respecting each child's individuality and the intimacy required.

REGISTER NOW for Stage 1 (Y3 & Y4)