"They will achieve this aim by exercising the virtues of faith and hope, facing serenely all the great and small problems which confront any family, and persevering in the love and enthusiasm with which they fulfil their duties. In this way they practice the virtue of charity in all things. They learn to smile and forget about themselves in order to pay attention to others. Husband and wife will listen to each other and to their children, showing them that they are really loved and understood. They will forget about the unimportant little frictions that selfishness could magnify out of proportion. They will do lovingly all the small acts of service that make up their daily life together.

It’s hard to believe we are already in the final weeks of Term 2! The children have continued to engage with enthusiasm in their learning and experiences.

Infants Sports Carnival
The sun was shining, and the energy on the field was infectious! Our Infants Sports Carnival was a wonderful celebration of school spirit, athleticism, and fun. The day began with our traditional Opening Ceremony March, followed by eight exciting sporting activities that had students smiling from ear to ear. Parents and friends cheered enthusiastically from the sidelines, and we ended the day with a relaxed sausage sizzle and picnic. A special thank you to our High School PASS students and the parents who generously volunteered their time. Your support helped with the smooth running of the carnival and the sausage sizzle.

Pentecost

We celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. As we learnt about the coming of the Holy Spirit and the special gifts He brings, the children marked the occasion with a birthday cupcake.

The holidays are fast approaching and everyone is looking forward to a well earned break. This term has been so full of activity and many wonderful learning opportunities and special events. The upcoming holidays present a great opportunity to keep the learning momentum going in fun and engaging ways. Dr Samantha Hornery, Executive Manager of Learning Education, has shared some excellent ideas for holiday learning. I have summarised her suggestions below:

Activities for Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting

Here are some ideas and activities for fostering nimble fingers and correct pencil grip and control:

• Dot-to-Dot drawings or mazes.
• Origami.
• Colouring in.
• Build models with LEGO and blocks.

Activities for Oral Language (Talking and listening)

During and after school holiday activities, try some new and different ways that you can support your child’s language development:

Class 4 Rust has had an action-packed term filled with exciting learning experiences across all subjects. In Mathematics, students have been sharpening their problem-solving skills, tackling tricky challenges with confidence and creativity. During STEAM lessons, they’ve ventured into the world of coding, exploring how to create simple programs while developing their logical thinking. In Science, curious minds have been at work investigating how plants grow, carefully observing changes and drawing thoughtful conclusions.  4 Rust has embraced every moment this term with enthusiasm.  

Congratulations to Maria K, who has been awarded Runner-Up in the Year 3 category of this year’s Harmony Day Poster Competition! Her outstanding entry was recognised for its creativity and message of unity. Maria has been invited to attend the official Award Ceremony at the NSW Parliament House, where she will be presented with her certificate by dignitaries, including the Minister for Multiculturalism. We are so proud of Maria for this wonderful achievement and thank her for representing our school with such distinction.

It has been a vibrant and productive few weeks in the Secondary School as students across the grades have engaged in a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities.

Tangara’s Got Talent continued with Round 2, showcasing the incredible musical talent of our students. From instrumental solos to vocal performances, the creativity and confidence on display were truly inspiring. We now look forward to the grand final on the last day of term, where finalists will take the stage and compete for the title.

Meanwhile, our public speakers are currently shining in the Voice of Tangara competition. This initiative celebrates the power of spoken word and persuasive communication. With Round 2 taking place next week, students are preparing speeches on a range of thought-provoking topics. It’s been wonderful to see their ideas and voices come to life.

On the academic front, examinations for Years 7–11 have now concluded. Students should be congratulated for their hard work and perseverance during this assessment period. It’s been encouraging to see their commitment to learning and personal improvement.

Students in Year 10 and Year 11 had the opportunity to take part in a vibrant and engaging cross-curricular experience, combining Languages and Food Technology to explore French culture through cooking.

As part of their intercultural language learning activities, Year 10 students enjoyed preparing and baking delicate madeleines, the classic French sponge cakes known for their scallop shape and light texture. Meanwhile, our Year 11 French students expanded their culinary repertoire by creating chicken chasseur, profiteroles, and madeleines, applying their language knowledge in a practical and delicious way.

This co-curricular approach allowed students to not only practise their French language skills in an authentic context but also to deepen their understanding of French culture and cuisine. Working collaboratively in the kitchen, they developed confidence, teamwork, and an appreciation for the cultural significance of the dishes they prepared.

The experience culminated in students coming together to share and enjoy the meals they created - a wonderful celebration of learning, language, and culture.

Please enjoy these photos of our students proudly showcasing their creations. Bravo à tous!

Last week, we were honoured to welcome the NSW Police Band to Tangara for a wonderful musical visit. The day began with an exciting workshop for our Secondary Concert Band, where students had the opportunity to rehearse alongside professional musicians, gaining valuable insight into ensemble playing, technique, and musical interpretation.

Following the workshop, the Police Band delighted our Primary students with a lively and entertaining performance. Their interactive program featured a variety of musical styles and familiar tunes, keeping students engaged while introducing them to the role music plays in community and public service.

We are grateful to the NSW Police Band for their time, generosity, and passion for music education. Their visit was a highlight of the term and a wonderful inspiration to all our young musicians.

Congratulations to the following students who competed at CIS Cross Country on Thursday 12th June. To make it this far is a fantastic achievement.

Arya Arisuthan
Eva Eckersley
Talitha Gregory
Miriam Grzech
Mihaela Mihaljevic
Ivy Niu

Whilst they were all recovering from the Athletics Carnival the day before, they still managed to run amazingly on the day.

Thanks to all the Mums who have signed up for our Holiday Reading. Your mystery books are being prepared and will be delivered to your child on Thursday next week. Please ask them for the package so you can open it together. 

Happy reading!

Over the last two weeks, students in Years 2-6 have signed up for Book Week Craft in preparation for our big Book Week celebration next term.

The 2025 theme for Book Week is “BOOK AN ADVENTURE”. Where would you like to go on your next adventure? What book will you read to take you on this adventure?

Year 2 students booked an Underworld Adventure and made colorful jellyfish from paper plates.

Year 3 and Year 4 went on a Safari Adventure and made fancy binoculars to source out the amazing wildlife in the desert.

Year 5 and 6 booked a Space Adventure as they made telescopes to explore the vast and beautiful night sky.

Mrs Beard and Mrs Ellis

The 2025 athletics carnival was an amazing day filled with fun and laughter, despite the cold that could not dampen our energetic spirits. In this year's athletics carnival we truly saw our year 12 motto in action ‘we’re all in this together’ as each girl was encouraged to participate at their best level. I’m so proud of all the girls who participated and ran, as well as participating in the field events that were held for the first time this year, an amazing accomplishment. One thing I have learnt in being sports captain at Tangara is having the will and determination in anything you do in life, because truly, anything is possible. This applies not only for skills on the track, but participation in cheering. Our students' enthusiasm warmed all our hearts, and I’m sure they all had hoarse throats by the end of it as I did. We are extremely grateful for all of the sport opportunities that Tangara has provided for us; especially for me through my athletics career. A huge thank you to all the teachers, and we hope and pray for all the best in future carnivals and sports initiatives.

We have several items in the lost property basket that have not been labelled with your daughter's name.  Would you please encourage your daughter to come down to the Administration Office and claim any lost items.  All items that have not been claimed by the end of Term 2 Week 9 will be donated to a charity.

We ask that all personal items be labelled with your child's surname and first initial, to enable us to return any items that are misplaced.