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YIPIRINYA SCHOOL - ALICE SPRINGS Friends of TAS Term 3, 2014 . 16s RUGBY TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND Tough fixtures against three of the best New Zealand rugby nurseries were the highlight of tour to NZ during the holidays. The A side won two of their three games, taking the points against Mt Aspiring College 7-0 and Christchurch Boys High School 16Cs (55-0), while going down to Shirley Boys High School 0-12. No doubt a training session with world-class coaches from the Crusaders, was an inspiration to all the TAS players. from the Headmaster We welcome back Mr Guest from his term on sabbatical leave. He took the opportunity to travel to the UK and look at the experiences of other schools. “Searching beyond the immediacy and direct relevance of the NSW and Australian setting seizes the notion that the world of education is much bigger than what we see outside our windows and that EQUESTRIAN SUCCESS While Armidale endured cold winds and even snow flurries a group of TAS and NEGS students were enjoying the warmth of the Northern Territory. They were taking part in a Round Square project to deliver a holiday activity program to the students of the Yipirinya Indigenous School in Alice Springs. The week of service was at times confronting but ultimately very rewarding as some real relationships and bonds were formed. Above: Ben Moffatt with Leonard enjoying some craft activities. envisaging the future is best served by capturing a much wider experience. The schools I visited in the UK covered a range from the elite to the very old. What was enlightening was the experience of those schools in dealing with significant events, such as changing enrolment structures, dealing with recession and creating new programs. Most encouraging of the observations made there was unity and passion in each school’s belief that education must traverse experiences beyond the academic alone. Extensive sporting and cultural programs, a focus on worship and the spiritual, adventure and challenge activities and service opportunities beyond the school were common to all. The aim is to make this new initiative for Year 9 boys a permanent service program in the TAS calendar. The common themes of locking in a clear vision, planning carefully and communication thoroughly, shone through as lessons for any major change. The TAS Equestrian team achieved some outstanding results at the 2014 North West Equestrian Expo.
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YIPIRINYA SCHOOL - ALICE SPRINGS
Jay Kennedy (above with his mother and the Headmaster) capped off ten years as age champion at his last TAS swimming carnival this year, breaking four scool records in the process.This is an exceptional achievement and Jay is to be congratulated.
Friends of TASTerm 3, 2014
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16s RUGBY TOUR TO NEW ZEALANDTough fixtures against three of the best New Zealand rugby nurseries were the highlight of tour to NZ during the holidays.
The A side won two of their three games, taking the points against Mt Aspiring College 7-0 and Christchurch Boys High School 16Cs (55-0), while going down to Shirley Boys High School 0-12. No doubt a training session with world-class coaches from the Crusaders, was an inspiration to all the TAS players.
from the HeadmasterWe welcome back Mr Guest from his term on sabbatical leave. He took the opportunity to travel to the UK and look at the experiences of other schools.
“Searching beyond the immediacy and direct relevance of the NSW and Australian setting seizes the notion that the world of education is much bigger than what we see outside our windows and that
EQUESTRIAN SUCCESS
While Armidale endured cold winds and even snow flurries a group of TAS and NEGS students were enjoying the warmth of the Northern Territory. They were taking part in a Round Square project to deliver a holiday activity program to the students of the Yipirinya Indigenous School in Alice Springs.
The week of service was at times confronting but ultimately very rewarding as some real relationships and bonds were formed.
Above: Ben Moffatt with Leonard enjoying some craft activities.
envisaging the future is best served by capturing a much wider experience.
The schools I visited in the UK covered a range from the elite to the very old. What was enlightening was the experience of those schools in dealing with significant events, such as changing enrolment structures, dealing with recession and creating new programs.
Most encouraging of the observations made there was unity and passion in each school’s belief that education must traverse experiences beyond the academic alone. Extensive sporting and cultural programs, a focus on worship and the spiritual, adventure and challenge activities and service opportunities beyond the school were common to all.
The aim is to make this new initiative for Year 9 boys a permanent service program in the TAS calendar.
The common themes of locking in a clear vision, planning carefully and communication thoroughly, shone through as lessons for any major change.
The TAS Equestrian team achieved some outstanding results at the 2014 North West Equestrian Expo.
Friends of TASTerm 3, 2014
WHAT ’S HOT AT HOSKINS Rugby Fixtures Term 3August2 TAS vs The King’s School at Kings 9 TAS vs Scots College at TAS16 TAS vs Newington College at TAS OBU Weekend at TAS23 TAS vs Sydney High School at TAS30 TAS vs St Ignatius at Riverview
August 4 Activities Day6 Curtain Up HSC Drama Performances7 & 8 Year 10 Parent/Teacher Interviews 8 Rifle Club Dinner11-22 HSC Trials 15 OBU Golf Day16-17 Old Boys Weekend22 TAS P&F Assoc - Celia Lashlie speaks on
“Growing Gorgeous Boys into Men”
September 12-13 Middle School Play “Fantastic Mr Fox”13 Cadet Dining In Night14 Rugby Dinner14 Passing Out Parade18 End of Term19 Service trips depart for Fiji and Japan Valedictory Day/Year 12 Formal 21 Service trip to Thailand departs27 Round Square International Conference departs
Other Significant Term Dates
ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND BELL TOWER MORNING TEA
This will be held onSaturday 19 August
at 11.00am in Lower Maxwell Room during
Old Boys’ Weekend.
TAS will be playing Newington.
Contact Cressica Mort if you
have not received an invitation
on [email protected] or
0417 271 835
OBU WEEKEND 15-17 AUGUST
BOOK NOW! HOSKINS.AS.EDU.AU OR 9550 3666
Old Boys Weekend festivities tee off with the OBU Golf Day on Friday 15 August followed by the Jock Perkins Memorial Art Show (hosted by the 5 year leavers in the Hoskins Foyer), and the TAS OBU debate (school vs 20 year leavers) in the Hoskins Theatre.Saturday is filled with the usual sporting competitions including new additions this year; chess and hockey. Saturday evening sees reunion dinners in the TAS Dining Hall and at venues around the town.For further enquiries contact Donna Jackson, [email protected]
