Tara Anglican School for Girls

Junior School Gymnastics Carnival

Our ELC to Year 6 girls had a blast at Friday’s Gymnastics Carnival! From Artistic to Rhythmic events, each girl gave her best and had a great time. 💜💛💚❤️

Tara’s advanced gymnasts wowed us all with their impressive routines across various apparatuses, showcasing skills they have been practicing all year!

The energy was electric as the girls cheered each other on, proudly representing their houses. What an fantastic day!

Tara Gala Ball 2024

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended Tara’s 2024 Gala Ball! It was a truly memorable evening, filled with exquisite food, wine, exciting prizes, and lively dancing. It was wonderful to see the Tara Community come together in celebration. ✨

Congratulations to our lucky winners and a special thanks to Alexander Jewellers for their generous donations.

To access photos from the evening, click the link below.
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We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their support in making this event so memorable.
Event Partner - Smile Team
Gold Sponsor - Taleb, Helloworld Winston Hills , Five Senses Education
Silver Sponsor - Commonwealth Bank
Table Sponsor - PMDL Architecture & Design Pty Ltd
Associate Sponsor - WH Electrical Solutions, Civil and Scape , Mad Toppings Kellyville Ridge, Beaumont Strata Management

Tara Junior School Celebrates Father’s Day

Today, our Junior School was filled with joy as we honoured the incredible fathers and father figures in our community!

Dads, uncles, grandfathers, and daughters joined together for a special chapel service and explored the exciting learning happening in our classrooms.

Thank you to everyone who made this morning so memorable! 💙

Happy Father's Day to all the remarkable men in the Tara Community! 💙💙

Whether you are a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, or friend, we honour your constant care, guidance, and support.

Thank you for being truly extraordinary!

Alumnae Success - Rowing World Championships

Congratulations to Sarah Fahd, Class of 2021, for representing Australia at the 2024 World Rowing Under 23 Championships! Sarah has secured an impressive 5th place in the world in the U23 Women’s Quad.

We are beyond proud of her achievements and can’t wait to see her continue to make waves in the future! 🎉💙

📸 via Rowing Australia and Art of Rowing

Jeans and Jersey Day

Today, Tara Senior School proudly participated in Jeans and Jersey Day! Our girls and staff came together in their favourite jerseys to raise awareness about the life changing impact of organ and tissue donation.

Inspired by the legacy of Nathan Gremmo, who gave the gift of life to six people at just 13 years old, we joined schools across Australia in this important conversation.
A highlight of the day was the exciting student vs. staff touch football game—congratulations to our Tara girls for their victory! 💙

Together, we are raising awareness and celebrating the importance of organ donation in Australia.

State Interschools Snowsport Championships

Congratulations to our Tara Snowsports Team on their fantastic success at the State Interschools Snowsport Championships! 🏅 🎿

Our girls from both Junior and Senior School had an incredible time competing in skiing, snowboarding, XC skiing and Biathlon.

Congratulations to Lucinda, Cellena, Angela, and Jemima for advancing to the Australian Interschools Championships! We are so proud of you all. Go Team Tara! 💙❄️

Talkfest Finals 2024

The annual Tara Junior School Talkfest Finals took place yesterday, and it was an inspiring showcase of our girls’ public speaking talents. ✨

Throughout Term 3, our Junior School girls worked diligently to sharpen their public speaking skills. The finalists from Year 2 to Year 6 took the stage to present their pre written speeches and were also challenged to deliver improvised speeches on surprise topics revealed that very day.

We are so proud of all the participants, and a special congratulations goes to our 2024 Talkfest winners:
🏆 Year 2: Amelia
🏆 Year 3: Rebecca
🏆 Year 4: Neve
🏆 Year 5: Hanishka
🏆 Year 6: Zahra

Dance Eisteddfod Success

Huge congratulations to Sharon in Year 7 for her incredible achievements at recent Dance Eisteddfods! Sharon has truly shined on stage, earning outstanding results:

Extreme Dance Competition: 🥈 2nd place for 12/u Contemporary Open, 🥉 3rd place for 12/u Classical Ballet Open

Platinum Dance Competition: 🥇 1st place for 12/u Contemporary Gold session

Shine Bright Dance Challenge: 🥇 1st place for 12/u Classical Open, 🥈 2nd place for 12/u Contemporary Open

Hollywood Bound Dance Championships: 🥇 1st place for 12/u Classical Open, 🥇 1st place for 12/u Traditional Contemporary, and a Top 5 score in the Pre Teen Section

We are so proud of your dedication and talent Sharon! Keep shining! 🌟

Kindergarten Excursion to Calmsley Hill City Farm

Kindergarten had an unforgettable day at Calmsley Hill City Farm, diving into their Unit of Inquiry on how living things depend on each other! 🐑🐄

From the excitement of a sheep shearing show to hands on learning in the vegetable garden and milking cows, our girls explored how plants and animals provide for us. They also enjoyed a fun tractor ride and loved meeting the farm’s fluffy chickens and baby bunnies!

A big thank you to Calmsley Hill City Farm for an amazing day of learning and fun! 🌱🚜

Archdale Debating Quarter Finals

Wishing our Year 9 Archdale Debating team all the best as they head into the Quarter Finals! 🌟

The Archdale Competition brings together some of the brightest young minds from Independent Girls' Schools across Sydney for high level debates!
Join us at Tara on Tuesday, 27 August, to cheer on our fabulous team, and dive into a world of energetic and passionate word battles.

See you there! 🎉

Wellbeing Week

Last week, our Senior School girls embraced the spirit of connection and wellbeing during Wellbeing Week! 💙💙

Lunchtimes were filled with fun activities like musical chairs, finish the song lyric, and creative colouring sessions to decorate our giant Wellbeing letters. It was a fantastic opportunity for our girls to bond, support one another, have fun, and focus on the importance of their wellbeing.

Best wishes to our amazing Year 11 girls as they embark on their Preliminary Examinations! You have put in the hard work, and now it's your time to shine. Trust in your preparation and give it your all! 💙💙

Best wishes to our incredible HSC Drama girls as they take on their HSC Drama exam today! We know how hard you have worked, and we are confident that your talent and dedication will shine through. 💙💙

Believe in yourselves, and let your creativity soar—you are going to be amazing! ✨

✨ Children’s Book Week 2024 – Reading is Magic ✨

Our Junior School Library became a magical haven for Children’s Book Week 2024, where our girls truly embraced the theme, "Reading is Magic."

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s Great Book Swap was a hit, allowing the girls to pick up new stories while supporting a wonderful cause. We were also thrilled to welcome author Katrina Nannestad, who captivated Years 3 to 6 with her stories and the joy of writing.

It has been a wonderful week of fostering a love for books and reading at Tara!

From the Tara Archives – IGSA Athletics Carnival

Today, as our 2024 Tara Athletics team competes at the IGSA Athletics Carnival, we take a trip down memory lane to when it all began in 1974. 🏃‍♀️ 🏅

Back then, the event was known as the Independent Girl Schools’ Sports Association Annual Championships, held at the Sydney Sports Ground. The Tara magazine of 1974 proudly reported that our small but mighty team secured three spots in the finals and one in the semi finals on Friday 9 August 1974.

By 1975, our athletes had made even more strides, with four students reaching the finals and one taking 2nd place in the high jump and 3rd in the 1500m. Swipe to see the original programs, annotated with each event's results, and a photo of the 1975 team!

HSC Showcase Evening 2024

The Tara Community gathered last night to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Year 12 girls at the HSC Showcase Evening 2024! It was a night filled with pride and inspiration as our girls showcased their dedication and passion through performances, major works, and bodies of work. 🎉

Subjects like Music, Drama, Visual Arts, History Extension, Science Extension, English Extension 2, Design and Technology, and IT Multimedia Technologies were on display, highlighting the remarkable talent of our students.

Congratulations to our amazing Year 12 girls —you have made us all so proud! 💙

The Arndell Anglican College Equestrian Carnival

Congratulations to our Year 6 student Chloe and her horse Flame for their outstanding performance at The Arndell Anglican College Equestrian Carnival! 🐴✨ Chloe and Flame secured 1st place in Hacking Class, 2nd in Rider Class, and 3rd in Led Class.

Go Chloe!

Vocal Eisteddfod Success

Congratulations to Year 6 student Aahana on her outstanding achievements at recent Vocal Eisteddfods! 🌟 Aahana showcased her incredible talent across Penrith, Hawkesbury, and Ryde, earning top placements in multiple categories. 👏

🏆 Penrith Eisteddfod:
1st in Pop Song, Musical Theatre After 1990, and Junior Vocal Championships.

🏆 Hawkesbury Eisteddfod:
1st in Popular Song, Restricted Solo, and Vocal Duet
2nd in Vocal Junior Championship
4th in Character in Costume

🏆 Ryde Eisteddfod:
1st in Amplified Vocal Solo
2nd in Non-Amplified Vocal Duet
Highly Commended in Non-Amplified Solo

We are incredibly proud of Aahana and all our Tara girls for embracing their passions and achieving such fantastic results!

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Tara Gala Ball this Saturday 24 August! ✨

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for their support!
Event Partner - Smile Team
Gold Sponsor - Taleb, Helloworld Winston Hills, Five Senses Education
Silver Sponsor - Commonwealth Bank
Table Sponsor - PMDL Architecture & Design Pty Ltd
Associate Sponsor - WH Electrical Solutions, Civil and Scape, Mad Toppings Kellyville Ridge, Beaumont Strata Management

Junior School Science Fair

Last week’s Junior School Science Fair was a huge hit! 🎉 Nearly 80 girls showcased their creativity with projects for National Science Week, all centred around the theme “Species Survival is more than just sustainability.” 🌍

From planting their own home gardens to detailed profiles on local species like the Grey-Headed Flying Fox, and even exploring native plants and animals in their local area—our girls went above and beyond! 🌿

The excitement was contagious as our girls proudly shared their projects with friends and families. Plus, the library turned into a discovery zone with 92 stunningly camouflaged butterflies designed by our Year 5 students. 🦋

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event so special! 👏

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow evening for the HSC Showcase! ✨

Come and be inspired by the incredible talent and dedication of our Tara HSC students. This is a night of exceptional performances and projects you won’t want to miss.

See you there!

Sydney Eisteddfod Stringed Instruments Competition

Congratulations to Year 7 student Dora for her outstanding achievement in the Sydney Eisteddfod Stringed Instruments Competition! 🎉 🥈

Dora secured 2nd place in the Plucked & Bowed Lower Strings category for students aged 15 and under, showcasing her incredible talent on the Chinese Guzheng. 🌟 Well done, Dora! 👏

Alumnae Success - Rowing World Championships

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Sarah Fahd, Class of 2021, has been selected to represent Australia at the upcoming World Rowing Championships in Canada! Sarah will be competing in the highly competitive U23 Women’s Quad event, showcasing her remarkable talent and dedication.

Sarah’s journey in rowing began at Tara, where she consistently demonstrated excellence both in the classroom and on the water. Her passion for the sport has only grown, and now, as a current rowing coach, she is inspiring the next generation of Tara rowers to pursue their dreams.

We couldn’t be prouder of Sarah’s achievements. Please join us in wishing her all the best as she competes on the world stage. Go Sarah!

Kindergarten Hatch 'n' Grow!

Our Kindergarten girls have taken a delightful dive into their third unit of inquiry, ‘Sharing the Planet.’ Over the past few weeks, our classrooms have been filled with the joyful chirping of adorable ducklings! 🐥

These little bundles of joy sparked the girls' curiosity as they explored the central idea: ‘Living things depend on each other.’ From the moment the eggs were incubated to the time the ducklings left the classroom, our girls learned the importance of care and responsibility.

Every day was a new adventure as they observed, held and cared for the ducklings — keeping them safe, healthy and happy by feeding them, providing fresh water and cleaning their cozy home.

The experience has been nothing short of magical and our Kindergarten girls loved every moment spent with their charming feathered friends! 💛

Year 9 Market Day

Yesterday, our Year 9 Commerce girls had an incredible time hosting Market Day for the Senior School! The day was a huge success, raising $5,343 for Cure Cancer 🎉

Market Day is a unique opportunity for our Commerce students to bring their classroom learning to life! From ideation to ex*****on, the girls showcased their innovative business wisdom and creativity, creating and managing stalls that were well researched, appropriately priced, and properly marketed.

A huge congratulations to the girls who ran the stalls, and a heartfelt thank you to their families who generously donated products for sale. We are also incredibly grateful to our supportive Tara staff and students for their encouragement and involvement. 💙

At Tara, we love to see learning lead to action, and the generous donation to Cure Cancer is a perfect example of this. Amazing job Year 9! 👏

HSC Showcase ✨

The countdown is on! We are just one week away from an incredible evening showcasing the talent and dedication of our Tara HSC students.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of performances, Major Works, and Bodies of Work. See you next Wednesday 21 August!

Year 10 Geography Fieldwork

Despite the rain and cold weather, our Year 10 Geography students braved the elements on Monday for a hands on fieldwork excursion to Collaroy and Narrabeen!

They explored the intricacies of coastal environment change and management, embracing another fantastic opportunity to learn beyond the classroom.