We’ve been enjoying some beautiful moments of sunshine and warmer weather lately, a welcome change that has brought a renewed sense of energy to our school days! With more time spent outdoors, it’s a timely reminder for students to wear their play hats and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Of course, the weather remains unpredictable at this time of year, as we were reminded later during the week. Please continue to ensure your child brings a jumper, blazer, and raincoat to school each day so they’re prepared for all conditions.

It’s been a calm and focused fortnight in Infants, with rich learning taking place across all classrooms. The children have been engaged and settled.

Our Kindergarten Mass on Wednesday was a special occasion. We were so grateful to share this moment with our families. The prayerfulness and joy shown by our students made it a memorable and heartwarming experience. Despite the wet weather, the morning tea was filled with smiles and laughter as we gathered under the COLA, sitting on blanket rugs and enjoying each other’s company. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words!"

Drama Group

Our talented Year 12 student, Heidi J, has been leading the Year 5 Drama Club with passion and creativity this year. Not only did Heidi write a script, but she also dedicated her time to mentoring the students, sharing theatrical tips, techniques and plenty of encouragement along the way. The group delivered a fantastic performance during Friday’s assembly, showcasing their hard work and enthusiasm. A heartfelt thank you to Heidi for embracing her role as Performing Arts Captain with such dedication and flair.

Sr Mariam

Please enjoy the information and photographs of Sr Mariam’s visit further in Rust & Navy. It was such a pleasure to welcome a past student who shared her journey into the religious life so beautifully.

Social Action Expo

Year 3 Navy have had a fantastic week of learning! In Geography, we’ve been discovering the amazing natural landmark Uluru and why it is so special to Australia. In English, we’ve been busy practising our poetry memorisation – students are building confidence, expression, and having fun performing their verses. In Maths, we’ve been exploring fractions, learning how to split shapes and numbers into equal parts. It’s been wonderful to see Year 3 working hard, trying their best, and enjoying new challenges!

Mrs Elliott
Year 3 Navy

 The virtue we are focusing on in the Junior School is Courtesy.

Courtesy is treating people considerately and thinking about what is good and pleasant for them, not just us. It means seeking to make others comfortable and smooth over conflicts and awkwardness. Being courteous prevents rudeness and arguing. It helps a home or a school run more smoothly because people aren’t selfish.

I am practicing courtesy when I:

· Show others that I respect and value them

· Remember to treat elders, parents, teachers and children politely

· Think about how my actions affect others

· Eat, speak and move more graciously

· Greet people with a smile and kindness

Reflection questions for older children:

When I make choices, whose needs or feelings do I consider beyond my own?

Have I ever gone out of my way to help someone, even if it made things harder for me? What did that teach me?

Is there a recent moment where I could’ve shown more kindness or patience? What could I do differently next time?

This term, interested Year 6 students had the opportunity to compete in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, an Australia-wide online spelling competition. Students listened through their headphones as 30 spelling words were presented aurally, one at a time. They then had to type their responses. Accuracy was the highest priority, but speed was also an important factor.

More than 82,000 students around the country entered the competition, which was available for stage 2, 3 and 4 students. In each stage, the top 200 students went through to the next round, the State finals. Our students performed admirably, using the wonderful spelling skills they have developed through the WRAP program. We were thrilled that two Tangara girls made it to the State finals!! Only the top 3 students from the state level made it to the National final, and we were unsuccessful this time around.

Results:

State finalists:

Anisha P (12th in the state in the school round)

Gauri K 6N First runner up:

Alayna L 6R First runner up:

Catherine B and Olivia L (tie)

We look forward to expanding our involvement across more year levels in the competition next year.

Mrs Angela Hacker
Diverse Learning Co-ordinator (Primary)

On Tuesday 2nd September, our school community had the privilege of welcoming Sister Mariam Assaf, a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia and a proud alumna of the Class of 2009. Sr Mariam returned to Tangara with great joy, and it was a delight for both students and staff to receive her.

Sr Mariam addressed the Junior School and the Secondary School, sharing a moving testimony of her journey of faith. With gratitude, she reflected on the chaplains and chapel that nurtured her spiritual life during her time at Tangara, as well as the friendships and guidance from teachers, mentors and peers that shaped her along the way. Sr Mariam also recounted her experiences beyond school, including her university studies, international exchanges, and the path that ultimately led her to embrace her vocation as a Dominican Sister.

Term 3 has flown by and it's hard to believe that there is only two weeks to go until we have to say farewell to our wonderful Year 12 students. We are very much looking forward to celebrating their school journey over the next fortnight but between now and then, learning still continues until the final festivities begin in the final week of term.

Punctuality for school

It is important that your daughter arrives on time to school each day. Our school day commences at 8:30am with Roll Call. If your daughter arrives past this time, she is required to sign-in as “Late” at the Admin Building and hand in her mobile phone here to be stored for the day. Infringements will continue to be issued for students arriving late without a valid explanation lodged via Engage. It is important that your daughter understands the importance of punctuality, as during morning Roll Call, important messages and announcements are given for the day ahead and we would not want her lateness to then impact her learning.

RUOK? Day

Congratulations to the following students who competed at CIS Primary Athletics on Friday 5th September:

Miriam Grzech (9 Years 100m)
Serah Silva (11 Years 100m & 200m)
Sienna Castelino (11 Years Shotput)

To compete at this level is a fantastic achievement and Tangara is extremely proud of their performances.

Congratulations to the following students who competed at AICES Athletics on Tuesday 9th September:

Good luck to our two Tangara Netball teams who are playing in the Grand Finals this Saturday 13th September at Hills District Netball Association.

Tangara 7 vs Thornleigh 11 - 10 Division 2 at 8.15am | Court 14
Tangara 5 vs HLNC 10 - 12 Division 3 at 8.15am | Court 1

Come down and support these teams as they battle it out for the Premiership!

We are pleased to advise that online ordering is now open for the groups listed above. If you would like to place your order before 26/09/2025 you will receive a 20% early order discount by simply clicking on the link below. Please note that whilst we are not able to preview images in the ordering portal, all purchases are fully refundable for a period of 21 days. The 20% discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Final overdue notices have been emailed to all students and their parents with books still outstanding from Term 2. The cost of books not returned by the end of term will be charged to your account together with a $5 processing fee per item. Please assist your child in locating and returning the missing items. Thank you!

This is the final notice for any student who is wishing to complete the Premier's Reading Challenge. It closes on Friday 19th September. Please email Mrs Ellis if you need any further information.

On Tuesday 2nd August, the library celebrated 250 years since the birth of famous English author Jane Austen. The library was decorated accordingly and the staff enjoyed a high tea during their recess break.

Students from Year 7 - Year 10 spent one lesson of their day engaged in Jane Austen Day activities. For half of their lesson, they made a fan and completed a Jane Austen Word Search. In the second half of their lesson, they had to solve 4 different wordles that were Jane Austen related and create a social media post pretending to be one of Jane Austen’s characters. Some of the more notable social media posts include:-

#Daughtersforsale - Mrs Bennett! 

A Bennett girl caught my attention tonight…dare I say she has lovely ankles. But I won’t tell her yet!

#mixedsignals - Mr Darcy

Visiting family, potatoes were 10/10! - Mr Collins

On 12 September, our year 10 students had the unique opportunity to take part in a wheelchair basketball incursion.

Led by Stephan who was born with a disability, got his first wheelchair at the age of 5, and plays wheelchair rugby, the session introduced students to the fast-paced, exciting world of wheelchair basketball. From the moment they took their seats in the specially designed sports wheelchairs, students realised just how much skill, strength, and coordination the game requires.

After a quick introduction to the rules and techniques, students were straight into mini games. Laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of determination filled the court as students discovered new ways to pass, shoot, and move around. The session challenged everyone to think differently about ability, teamwork, and resilience.

More than just learning a new sport, the incursion opened students’ eyes to the importance of inclusivity in physical activity. They gained a greater appreciation for the talents of athletes with disabilities and experienced firsthand how sport can break down barriers.