phone: 6776 5800 fax 6776 5830 web: www.as.edu.au email: reception@as.edu.au

TAS TALKSTHE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL

Wednesday 13 June, 2o13 Term 2 Week 7House on Duty Tyrrell, 0439 041 606

HEADMASTER, MURRAY GUESTNight of Instrumental MusicThe Night of Instrumental Music is one of the feature nights of the year for our instrumental musicians and it was timed last week to neatly follow the public competition of the Armidale Eisteddfod. The evening allows our music department to bring the performance back ‘in-house’ and in a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for those used to performing in the Hoskins Centre. It was a chance to celebrate and enjoy our music away from the competitive pressure of the Eisteddfod and I am delighted that it was enjoyed by performers and audience alike.Though I was away from the School on the night, I am confident in offering my congratulations to the students and their teachers involved last Thursday. I have heard compliments from a number of people who were in the audience and well qualified to make comment. The message from them was clear. The quality and depth of musical performance at TAS continues to develop with momentum and the instrumental program is clearly thriving. This is good news and I hope that it serves to encourage current and future players alike.

‘Antigone’The production from Ms Buzo’s combined TAS, NEGS and PLC Year 11 class will open with two performances today and I look forward to seeing the third and final production on Wednesday evening. There are still some tickets available for both nights (Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30pm) and they can be booked by following the link: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=44437 or by emailing – tickets@as.edu.au

NAIDOC WeekTAS will hold its annual NAIDOC Assembly on Thusday of this week, the last day of the school term. NAIDOC Week itself falls in the school holiday break again this year and so we must recognise it away from the actual dates of 7 to 14 July. This assembly has developed over recent years as a highlight event in our calendar and it gives us the opportunity as a school to celebrate with our Aboriginal students and recognise that NAIDOC Week is an important symbol in the path to reconciliation for our country. We will be joined again this year by the staff and students of Minimbah Primary School and I look forward to welcoming them.Each year NAIDOC Week carries a theme nationally that recognises the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in their journey. This year, the theme is “We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963” and it celebrates the 50th anniversary of this important moment in Australian legal and constitutional development. Our students will hear a little of this history at the assembly, though the real focus of the assembly is on our community and the present and its purpose is well expressed in a statement from the 2013 NAIDOC website: Today, we look to a future that better understands and celebrates the unique connection that Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander’s share to country, as we continue to build an Australia that reflects the achievements and furthers the aspirations of our people.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Term 2 Week 8Tuesday 18 June Board Meeting12.15pm CIS Football TAS 1st XI vs Bishop Druitt 2.00 & 7.30pm Year 11 production of ‘Antigone’

Wednesday 19 June1.20pm Boarders vs Day boys debate5.00pm Farewell for Dennis Dempster in Hoskins6.30pm Evening Prayer7.30pm Year 11 production of ‘Antigone’

Thursday 20 June9.00am Confirmation Service10.30am NAIDOC Assembly and Lunch 3.30pm School closes6.00pm Glen Innes bus meeting

Friday 21 June Boarder’s depart Staff PD Day

Holiday Activities22 June Festival of Football at TAS - GPS Schools2-11 July New Zealand Rugby Tour7-13 July U15 Gold Coast Rugby Carnival - The Southport School9-17 July GPS Shooting camp

Wednesday 19 June, 20135.00 - 6.30pm for drinks and canapesTAS Hoskins Centre

The Headmaster Murray Guest, extends a warm welcome to TAS students, staff, parents and the wider community, to join in farewelling the Head of Middle School, Dennis Dempster.

Holiday ActivitiesThe school activity through the coming school holiday break will focus on sporting competition. The first of these events will be the inaugural NSW and Queensland 15 Years GPS Football carnival that will bring teams from a number of teams from these elite schoolboy competitions converge on TAS this weekend for an event that will see state as well as school pride on the line. The carnival is the imagination of our Director of Co-curricular Activities, Jason Lincoln, and I could not be more pleased that TAS is hosting this wonderful new initiative. It offer the promise of wonderful profile for the sport and I congratulate Jason on his vision and drive to promote the future of football here.

Competition that will take TAS boys away from Armidale to represent their school includes the bi-annual rugby development tour to New Zealand for a significant number of our Year 10 and 11 players, the annual 15 Years rugby tour to the Gold Coast to play in the carnival hosted by The Southport School and the Shooting Camp at Horsnby for our 1st and 2nd VIII teams in preparation for the GPS Championship in the first few days of next term. I wish all the sportsmen competing in these high profile events every success for their events and look forward to hearing of their efforts.

I know that the commitment to tour and represent the School is a significant one for both the sportsmen involved and their parents who support them. I also know though that to tour as representatives is a privilege and can be both a memorable and formative experience. I wish all players well for their competition and I thank all those coaches and managers who are committing their holidays to make it possible.

Finally, I wish all students and their families well for a happy and restful holiday break.

Glen Innes bus service meeting - New England Club, West Avenue Glen Innes, Thursday 20 June 6pm.The focus will be the possibility of a free, daily re-turn bus service between Glen Innes and Armidale, allowing Glen Innes families to send their children as day students to Armidale independent schools. More details thughes@as.edu.au

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P&F ASSOCIATION, SANDRA KAYNES - PRESIDENT

COUNSELLOR, ROB HADFIELD

CLOTHING SHOP, VIV TEARLE

Today I want to talk to parents and Year 12 boys in particular. Parents, have you ever stopped to remember how you made some career or study decisions earlier in your life? When I left school I had no idea what to do next. I remember a couple of years after I had left school I knew that going to university mattered. I wanted to study. However, it needed to be at Sydney University! Why? Primarily, I liked the old stone Arts faculty building with its arches, cloisters, cedar staircases, courtyard, bell tower, worn flagstones and general ambiance as a place where countless thousands had walked before me. At night the floodlights lit up the façade brilliantly and regularly took my breath away. It felt a bit like being at Oxford in my imagination. It captured my heart and engaged my fantasies. Great men and women had walked these corridors! I felt privileged just being there. Quite simply, I was a romantic idealist. Likewise, the choices about subjects to study were based on memories of what I had enjoyed at school, not with any clear picture of an occupational or vocational future. It was a moratorium phase, a time to delay larger choices. Yet those study choices shaped the way my life unfolded.Similarly, how did young men make their decisions at the time of enlistment for WW1? Where did the enthusiasm for joining up come from? The imaginative rush towards what felt like adventure and excitement, of course, became for most a most disillusioning experience once the realities of the Western Front or Gallipoli broke in with such ferocity. So, some major life decisions are not always governed by rationality but by emotion, aesthetics, the influence of others, identifications with certain people or values, imagination and dreaming, and projections of various kinds. Decisions then, are not always made with clear sightedness or discernment. Emotion has an important role to play, of course, in the choices we make. It is one way of knowing what matters. It is also important to do what we can to observe our own internal states, making room for them and noticing how they drive our impulses and inclinations. It is also important to be able to step back and to take time to re-engage the rational bases for our study or occupational choices. If rational scrutiny lines up with our passion so much the better.The ability to do this rational thinking is heavily influenced by our neurological development, life experiences, personal circumstances and the capacity for personal reflection. That is where listening to older people in our family, mentors of various kinds, and people whom we respect, can play a part. We can step back from our presumption to know everything or from beliefs that position us at the front and centre in the mistaken conclusion that we know what is best or that listening to others is a sign of weakness. Talking to a counsellor or careers advisor can also help in the process of discernment. These days, taking time to consider options is important in making career or study choices at the end of school life. The attrition rate of people going onto tertiary study straight from school suggests that gaining some other life experiences first may be fruitful, if there is uncertainty at all. First choices are not necessarily lasting or based on good information about ourselves or the path ahead. There’s something to be said for the maturing processes of life experience. There’s no rush.

Clothing Shop Holiday Opening HoursFriday 28 June - 9.00am to 5.00pm Rugby Players please note-especially for any last minute emergencies

First Day of TermMonday 15th July - 9.00am to 5.00pmTuesday 16th July - 1.30pm to 5.00 pmWednesday 17th July Normal Hours resume

Pots Pots PotsIf you have any spare pots at home please bring them in so we can begin potting for the TAS fete. All pots can be left in the main school and Adrian (our fantastic gardener) will collect them.

GPS Festival of FootballThis Saturday & Sunday (22 & 23 June) TAS will be hosting the GPS Festival of Football and the TAS Football club are running a canteen. We are looking for any volunteers who can help in the canteen from 10-2 each day. If you can spare any time or supply any baked goodies please contact TAS Reception on 6776 5800.

The P&F would like to wish all families a warm and safe winter break and take this opportunity to thank all those who have assisted us in our fund raising efforts so far this year.

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GENERAL NOTICES

ADFAS ArmidaleLecture 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 20 June 2013 at Hoskins Centre TAS students and staff may attend these lectures free

Miles Franklin: A Brilliant Career? by Mr Paul Brunton

Paul Brunton is Senior Curator, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales. He has worked with the Mitchell Library’s Australiana collections since 1973 and was Curator of Manuscripts from 1986 to 2001.He has published on archives administration and on various aspects of the State Library’s collection. He was President of the Australian Society of Archivists, 1991-1993.

Miles Franklin is best known as the author of the wonderfully rebellious novel My Brilliant Career, first published in 1901 when she was 21. It was a huge success and made her a literary star.

Student Absentees and Leave

It is important that parents are aware of the process for advising the school of planned leave and sick leave:

Sick LeaveParents should phone or email as soon as possible on the day the student is sick. If the student is sick for subsequent days, the school should be advised on a daily basis.

Junior School Phone 67765817 or email: junior@as.edu.auMiddle School Phone 67765819 or email: middle@as.edu.auSenior School Phone 67765800 or email: absentees@as.edu.au

For pre-arranged medical appointments, an email advising of the leave required should be directed to the above areas. No “Application for Exemption from Attendance at School” is required for medical appointments or sickness.”

Other LeaveWhere a family wishes to request leave for their child in advance, the following process must be followed. This is a Board of Studies requirement.

Boarders and Day Boys - Housemasters to be advised separately once permission is given

Parents are to complete an “Application for Exemption from Attendance at School” form

(download from: http://www.as.edu.au/current_happenings/forms.php)and send to: Junior School: junior@as.edu.auMiddle School: middle@as.edu.auSenior School: dhm@as.edu.au

Once approved by the head of Junior, Middle or Senior School, a certificate will be sent to you for your records indIcating the leave taken. Please note that leave should not be taken until the Certificate has been issued.

In the case of unforeseeable leave (ie. illness in the family, funerals etc) an email advising that the student will be absent will be accepted at short notice.

Alan Jones, Deputy Headmaster

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DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING, CRESSIDA MORT Have Your Say !New TAS Website Parent Discussion GroupsOur website has the potential, and should be our most powerful communication tool for all members of our vast TAS community, but it needs a facelift. We are in the process of updating and changing the TAS website giving it a fresh look and an improved navigation system and now it is your chance to be part of the discussions. If you would like to see how the website is going, have a chance to contribute some ideas about communication at TAS and how it could be improved, please come along to one of the sessions below.

These discussions are designed to give as many opportunities for parents to come along as possible. Please book into one of the sessions below – or – if you are the parent of a boarder or cannot make it in to the school, please book in a phone call and we will arrange a time to have a discussion on the phone instead.

Of course – you can always email your ideas too to cmort@as.edu.au

Website Discussion SessionsMonday 5th August Junior School Parents 1:00pm – 2:00pm Middle School Parents 3:30pm – 4:30pm Senior School Parents 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Wednesday 7th August Middle School Parents 1:00pm – 2:00pm Senior School Parents 3:30pm – 4:30pm Junior School Parents 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Thursday 8th August Senior School Parents 1:00pm – 2:00pm Junior School Parents 3:30pm – 4:30pm Middle School Parents 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Where to goThe Upper Maxwell Room, which is located near Reception. You will be guided when you get there.Tea and coffee will be provided.

To BookTo book into one of the above sessions or to organise a meeting over the telephone please email Veronica Lucas on vlucas@as.edu.au or call Reception on 6776 5800.

If you would like email Cressida directly, please email cmort@as.edu.au

ROUND SQUARE - ANNA BARNIER, BARNEY BUNTINE

Exchange – Term 2Farewell to Abhishek Pai from the Doon School, India who had a short but enjoyable stay in Tyrrell House for the first 6 weeks of term.

Abhishek spoke earnestly to our Assembly last week:“I must concede that I felt a little challenged when I came here in late April. Not by the campus, which largely resembles my own school in India, and nor by the boarding life-style. Instead, it was the feeling of unpredictability, which intangible sensation of find-ing yourself immersed in the unknown.I discovered these concerns to be unfounded when I travelled to Canberra with the Year 10 boys. It was in this nation’s capital that I formed friendships that would grow throughout my exchange.I returned to four weeks of school at TAS and, perhaps more importantly, a month of residence in Tyrrell. An illustrious month that not only enlightened me, but also reaffirmed how we live in one international community that recognizes diversity in the same way Tyrrell – and more broadly TAS – does.”

Harshdeep and Guarav leave us at the end of this week and we trust that they too have enjoyed new relationships and cultural experiences to take home with them. We have enjoyed having them at TAS.

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DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR, JASON LINCOLN

Festival of FootballOn the back of great success in the Bill Turner Cup making the Regional Final our U15s Football side hosts schools from Sydney and Brisbane this weekend at TAS as a part of the inaugural GPS Festival of Football. We wish our boys every success and invite you to come and support them in action during this special weekend. A Canteen will be in operation during the games and I would like to offer thanks as always to our P and F for their support of such events.

Michael TaylorCongratulations yet again to Michael Taylor on his appointment as Co-Captain of the NSW Gymnastics team to compete at the National Titles. This is an extraordinary achievement and we wish Michael every success in his endeavours at this elite level.

NSW Country Schools RugbyIn an enormous effort four TAS boys, Jackson Gilbey, William Frost, Lachlan McCormack and Lachlan Mack represented the NSW Country Schools 1st XV and enjoyed a victory over NSW Combined High Schools II 25-19. These boys now play Combined Catholic Colleges this Friday. In the NSW Country U16s a number of TAS boys performed admirably in their victory over Associ-ated Independent Co-ed Schools and played extremely well in their hard-fought loss to Combined Catholic Colleges. These boys will now back up this weekend to play another two games in Sydney and we wish all our representatives well in this high level competition.

Rugby Training WeekendThanks to our RSG for their support in catering for the Training day on Saturday. From all reports it was a worthwhile activity for our young man as we focus on developing the skills of our players at every level.

Holiday ToursBest of luck to our U15s Rugby team headed to the Gold Coast Carnival and to our New Zealand Rugby Development Tour teams who cross the ditch for 10 days. I would also like to acknowledge all the outstanding contributions of Mr Mark Taylor in his significant role of Manager of this very large touring group. Rugby Supporters Group Update

Rugby Supporter’s GroupWith the commencement of the 2013 rugby season proper in Term 3, The Rugby Supporters Group (RSG) felt it was a timely opportunity to update the school community on what initiatives the RSG has taken in recent times.

The RSG commenced in 2011with a view to creating a group that could unite the rugby community and provide assistance to the P & F with the arrangement and organisation of ‘whole school’ rugby events. During this process the RSG has shared in the proceeds of various rugby carnivals, home games and fundraisers and as a result has had the opportunity to reinvest in the schools sporting future.

Funding from the RSG has thus far provided the following purchases.· $6000 worth of rugby sporting equipment, including tackle pads, hit shields, markers and numerous other training resources.· $5300 for the new ‘Kooga Scrum machine,’ which has been utilised throughout the current pre-season.· $1200 contribution to the 12 boys who attended the level 1 Referee Course.

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· Finally, a commitment of $10,000 towards the proposed new lighting for the Wakefield and general sporting facilities.All of these contributions have been committed after discussions between the RSG team and the school.We are looking forward to a very busy and exciting 2013 season, with a view to assisting with further rugby initiatives later in the year. If you wish to learn more about the RSG do not hesitate to make yourself known to our team.Greig Stier (President), Graham MacDougall (Vice President), Angus McDouall (Treasurer), Karen Hutton (Secretary) Sandra Kaynes and Tanya Coldham (P&F Representatives) as well as our age group representatives:Opens: Judy Muldoon, Mindy and Angus McDouall and Suzanne and Peter O’Keefe; 16s: Tanya and Richard Alcorn; 15s Jenny and Bill Maxwell, 14s Angie and Mark Berry, 13s Jacqui and Andrew Moar and 12s Jodie and Greg Jackson.We look forward to seeing you along the sidelines again this season!

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ShootingCameron Martin and Alec Munro represented TAS Rifle Club at the annual New England District Rifle Association (NEDRA) Champion of Champions Match at Spring Ridge. Both boys won their respective divisions; Cameron competing in the U25 and Alex in the U18. Cameron and Alec will now represent NEDRA at the annual NSW Rifle Association Champion of Champions match at ANZAC Rifle Range Malabar on 6 July. Additionally, Sam Johnston and Hugh Morton will compete with Cameron and Alec for positions in the NSW Country U25 Team, to shoot against City U25 on 7th July at Malabar.

GPS Shooting Camp is on during the holidays 9 - 15 July, with the annual GPS Shooting Premiership scheduled for 16 - 17 July. Good luck to the 16 boys representing TAS is the 1st VIII and 2nd VIII teams. Trevor Thatcher, MIC Shooting

U14As Football - Barry KnowlesIn a tough looking encounter against top of the table (at the time) Norths Storm, TAs U14 A’s got off to a great start. While Norths were worrying about the normal suspects, Harry Mackenzie came up with two excellently taken goals in the first few minutes of the game. Jim Orr added a third from the penalty spot while Norths missed a penalty at the other end. The TAS defence of Chris Ramazani, Tom Hyatt, Thomas Morgan and Stockley Warton were doing a great job keeping the Norths forwards at bay and then towards the end of the half Jim scored a fourth with a trademark turn and shoot from about 10 metres out. Right at the end of the half, James Doyle pounced on a minor fumble by the Norths goalkeeper to send TAS into the break with an unlikely 5-0 lead. Norths came out for the second half determined to make amends and put the TAS defence under considerable pressure but they held firm with Noah Piper in goal making several excellent saves. Down at the other end, a break-away yielded another penalty for TAS. Hunter Hine stepped up to take it, scraping the inside of the upright with an unstoppable shot. 6-0. Norths continued to press as the defence tired. Noah in goal making more unbelievable saves including one from yet another penalty. I could see the exasperated Norths coach almost literally pulling his hair out. The fact that right at the very end Noah let one slip through his by now frozen fingers, only showed that he is in fact human and not from the planet Krypton. Final score 6-1.

City to SurfAs part of the TAS Triple Crown, we are taking a team of TAS students and staff to Sydney for the City to Surf (Sunday 11 August). I would like to also offer this opportunity to all parents who wish to join us. We have established a team and nominated to fund-raise for the MS Society. Should you wish to run alongside the likes of Mr Guest, Mr Lincoln and Mr Pittman, please let me know by the end of the week via email jpenning@as.edu.au

Huw Knox will be competing with the TAS team in this year’s City to Surf and will be using the event to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis, a charity close to his heart. If you would like to sponsor Huw please follow this link to his fundraising page:https://city2surf2013.everydayhero.com/au/huw

Jim Pennington

Photo: Cameron Martin and Alec Munro at Spring Ridge competing in the annual NEDRA Champion of Champions Match

TAS Hockey Club - New UNE Training ScheduleNow that the new turf is up and running, TAS will now train on Wednesdays from ages U9s through to A Grade. This schedule will start immediately (12.6.13) therefore there will be no future Thursday training. All sessions on T1 Session 1: 4-5pm Under 9s and Under 11s Session 2: 5-6pm Under 13s and 16s Session 3: 6-7pm Grade - Mens A and C

BusesSession 1: (Mrs Tania Ball to accompany) 3.45pm pickup on Big Bus to UNE and picked up at 5pm and returned to TAS by 5.15pm. Please collect children from the undercover area at 5.15pm. Students not collected will be taken to After School Care.

Session 2: (Mr Adrian Hossell to accompany) 4.40 pm sharp pickup to arrive at UNE 4.55pm, with a return bus to arrive back at TAS at 6.15pm.

Session 3: No bus out - please catch Session 2 bus if transport is needed. Return trip to TAS to pick up at 7pm for 7.15pm return.NB - Any parents wishing to pick up their Junior School children from the UNE must collect students from coaches. If parents are not at the UNE by the time the bus needs to leave, students will be taken back to TAS with no exceptions.

Boarders Please ensure you organise a meal to be held from the Dining Hall if training times are outside regular TAS meal times.

Please regularly check the TAS Hockey website at http://teams.as.edu.au/groups/hockey/ for updated information on draws and other hockey matters.

FootballGPS Festival of Football - Community Service OpportunityAny students wishing to assist at the GPS Football carnival at TAS this weekend and earn community service hours, please contact Mr Polson (lpolson@as.edu.au). We are looking for people interested in being linesmen for these games.

RefereesThere is currently a shortage of referees within the Armidale area. If you are interested in gaining your soccer refereeing qualifi-cation, please contact Mr Polson. You need to be in Year 8 or above.

Football Changes – Week 8Due to TAS holidays commencing on Thursday afternoon, a number of changes have been made to games scheduled for Saturday 22nd June. Please check through the list below as some teams will be playing, others have games deferred until next term and some teams will play games this week in training.

Training this week for all teams will continue, please listen to coach as you may be shifting fields due to games being played. There will be no training on Thursday afternoon.

The following teams have games deferred until next term and will not be playing on 22.6.13, you will still have training this week: 1st XI 2nd XI 14As 16As 16BsYou will be advised early next term of the information relating to when your catch up game will be.The following games will be played in training time this week, instead of playing on 22.6.13:

7s TAS Trucks vs TAS Tigers (from 22.6.13) Playing Monday 17.6.13 4pm TAS Wakefield

10s TAS Tornadoes vs TAS Tanks (from 22.6.13) Playing Monday 17.6.13 4pm TAS Dangarfield

12B TAS White vs 12B TAS Blue (from 22.6.13) Playing Tuesday 18.6.13 3.45pm TAS Adamsfield

14B TAS vs 14B TAS Blue (from 22.6.13) Playing Wednesday 19.6.13 3.45pm TAS Adamsfield

All other teams will be playing this coming Saturday (22.6.13) as per ADFA draws.Luke Polson, MIC Football

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Opening tonight - closing tomorrow!There are still tickets available to see a stunning cast of TAS, NEGS and PLC Year 11 Drama students take on Sophocles' ancient Greek masterpiece 'Antigone' at the Hoskins Centre tonight at 7.30pm and tomorrow night at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at: www.trybooking.com/CNTD or by emailing: tickets@as.ed.au

HOSKINS CENTRE, EMMA BUZO - MANAGER

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Night of In-strumental Music Thursday 13

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MUSIC, NIK GLASS - DIRECTORHonour RollClarry Butcher Brass Duet Open 1st Place

Rob Butcher Mixed Instr. Solo !5 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Clarry Butcher Mixed Instr. Solo Open 2nd Place

Sam Cannington Brass Solo Yrs 7-12 1st Place

Sam Cannington Brass Solo AMEB 3 & under 1st Place

Duncan Carmichael Vocal Solo - Musical Theatre 2nd Place

Duncan Carmichael Vocal Solo - Popular Song HC

Duncan Carmichael Vocal Duet/Trio Open 1st Place

Alexander Gibson Violin/Viola Solo 8 Yrs 2nd Place

Alexander Gibson Duet on bowed Inst. 10 Yrs & Under 2nd Place

Ziggy Harris Violin/Viola Solo 13-14 Yrs Romantic 1st Place

Jonathan Harris Cello/Double Bass 8 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Jonathan Harris Cello/Double Bass 8 Yrs & Under 2nd Place

Tom Henderson Vocal Solo - Musical Theatre 1st Place

Tom Henderson Vocal Solo - Popular Song 2nd Place

Tom Henderson Vocal Duet/Trio Open 2nd Place

Sam Jeyakumar Flute Solo 15 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Sam Jeyakumar Flute Solo Novice 7-12 2nd Place

Caton Lupica Piano Solo 13 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Caton Lupica NE Piano Champ. 13-15 Yrs 1st Place

Caton Lupica Piano Solo - Grade 5&6 1st Place

Hamish McPhie Vocal Solo - Musical Theatre 3rd Place

Henry Perrottet Piano Solo 13 Yrs & Under 3rd Place

Henry Perrottet Piano Solo - 20th/21st Century AMEB 3 HC

Frank Perrottet Piano Solo 9 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Frank Perrottet Piano Solo - 9-10 Yrs D1 3rd Place

Frank Perrottet Piano Duet 9 Yrs & Under HC

Dominic Pilon Reed Solo 15Yrs & Under HC

Dominic Pilon Reed Duet 15 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Christopher Ramazani

Ensemble on bowed instrument Yr8 & U 3rd Place

Christopher Ramazani Cello or Double Bass 11-12 Yrs 2nd Place

Sebastian Scott Brass Solo AMEB 4 - 5 1st Place

Sebastian Scott Mixed Instr. Solo !5 Yrs & Under 3rd Place

Ben Simmonds Piano Solo AMEB 2 1st Place

Ben Simmonds Piano Solo - Pop/Jazz 10 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Calin Simmonds Piano Solo 8 Yrs & Under Restricted D1 2nd Place

Angus Smith Wind Solo 13 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Angus Smith Wind Solo AMEB 5 & Under 2nd Place

Angus Smith Piano Solo 13 Yrs & Under 2nd Place

Angus Smith NE Piano Champ. 13-15 Yrs HC

Archie Stacy Reed Solo 12 Yrs & Under 2nd Place

Archie Stacy Piano Solo - 20th/21st Centure AMEB 3 1st Place

Ruby Straker Violin/Viola Solo 8 Yrs & Under 3rd Place

Patrick Williamson Piano Solo 16Yrs & Under 2nd Place

Patrick Williamson NE Piano Champ. 16 - 18 yrs 2nd Place

Patrick Williamson Piano Solo - Pop/Jazz 16 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Sam Wright Brass Duet Open 1st Place

Harry Wright Reed Solo 15Yrs & Under 1st Place

Harry Wright Mixed Instr. Solo !5 Yrs & Under 2nd Place

Charlie Wyatt Reed Duet 15 Yrs & Under 1st Place

Alexander Zuber Violin/Viola Solo 8 Yrs 3rd Place

TAS K-2 Choir Choir Years K-2 Non-competitive section

TAS 3-5 Choir Choir Unison Years K-6 Highly Commended

Choir Two-part K-6 Highly Commended

TAS Chapel Choir Open Choir Non-competitive section

TAS Singers Choir Unison 19 Years & Under First Place

NE Choral Championship First Place

TAS Wind Ensemble Large Group Years 7-12 Third Place

TAS Jnr Guitar Ensemble Guitar Duet/Group Years K-6 First Place

TAS Guitar Band Guitar Duet/Group Years 7-12 First Place

TAS Big Band Band 24 Years& Under Second Place

TAS Senior Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble Years 7-12 First Place

Jazz Ensemble Open First Place

TAS Year 9-10 Elective Music Class Ensemble Years 9-10 First Place

Eisteddfod Wrap up Congratulations to all those who took part in the 2013 Armidale Eisteddfod. The honour role below is testimony to this year's great outcome for the many students that took part. TAS students in both solo and ensemble sections have once again achieved excellent results taking out honours in a record number of events. Eisteddfod preparation is all encompassing with conductors gearing up their programmes very early in the year and the ensuing preparation taking up a significant amount of rehearsal time. Solo performers also have their own repertoire to prepare, which leads to a very busy schedule, compounded by school work and sporting commitments. Eisteddfod preparation is not just a test of ones musicianship, commitment and courage but also an opportunity to develop ones self-discipline and organisational skills. The Armidale Eisteddfod has once again given students the opportunity to get up and have a go, and in the process, realise the possibilities of sustained and focused effort. We hope everyones sense of achievement and passion for music has developed as a result, as this would be a fitting outcome of an experience of this nature. Well done to all those that participated and a huge thanks to all staff that supported and mentored our students throughout this busy time. Finally a special thank you to parents for being the driving force at home and supporting the kids to embrace music in their lives. We are still waiting on a number of results from parents. It would be great to run an additional honour role at the beginning of next term. Results can be sent to music@

as.edu.au. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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UAC Key Dates for 2014Applications Open on Wednesday 7 August 2013On-time applications close for Semester 1 study Friday 27 September 2013Late applications close with late fee* Thursday 31 October 2013Late applications close with late fee* Friday 29 November 2013Final closing date for semester 1 study Thursday 21 February 2014

HSC and ATARsHSC results released by NSW Board of Studies Wednesday 18 December 2013ATARs released by UAC Thursday 19 December 2013

Change of preference closing datesFor consideration in Main Round Saturday 4 January 2014For consideration in January Round 3 16 January – 23 January 2014For consideration for semester 1 study 30 January – 31 January 2014

Offers releasedOctober Round Thursday 24 October 2013November Round Thursday 14 November 2013December Round Thursday 5 December 2013January Round 1 Friday 3 January 2014Main Round (January Round 2) Thursday 16 January 2014

Late Rounds Thursday 30 January 2014 Thursday 6 February 2014 Wednesday 12 February 2014 Wednesday 19 February 2014 Wednesday 26 February 2014* Fees and charges for 2014 admissions are to be confirmed

CAREERS, TREVOR THATCHER

Night of Instrumental Music Congratulations to all those that took part in our annual Night of Instrumental Music last Thursday evening. Throughout the concert we celebrated the many achievements of our student performers. Big Band, Wind Ensemble, Senior Jazz Combo and our guitar ensembles all performed admirably. TAS Drum line was also premiered and proved to be a real hit at the concert. Many thanks to the entire team of staff and students that contributed to the success of Night of Instrumental Music. The result proved that our instrumental programme at TAS is alive and well with many students continuing to excel on their instruments. A special thank you must go to our dedicated team of conductors who have continued to guide and inspire our students and help them realise their musical potential - Mr Al Finco, Mrs Rachel Butcher, Mr Rob Woodhouse and Mr Warwick Dunham.

TAS Singers on NBNCongratulations to TAS Singers for making it into NBN news last week. The report detailed the success of the ensemble at the recent Eisteddfod choir night, with the boys taking out both the Under 19s and the highly competitive Choral Championship. You can enjoy the news report online by clicking on the following link: http://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2013/06/14/tas-singers-top-of-the-class/Congratulations gentlemen!

Instrumental/Vocal Tuition Term 3 If you wish to cancel your child's tuition, please contact the Music Department before the end of this term (music@as.edu.au) to avoid incurring extra tuition fees. If would like to enrol your child into instrumental/vocal/audio engineering tuition at TAS please download a copy of the enrolment form from the music webpage (music.as.edu.au) by following the links to co-curricular tuition. Completed forms are to be returned to the Music Department by mail or email before the commencement of next term.

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HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL, DENNIS DEMPSTER

From the Retiring Head of Middle SchoolThere comes a time and that time has arrived to write my final Head of Middle School end of term message. When reflecting upon the past thirteen and a half years since we first opened our MS doors, I am overwhelmed with pride, satisfaction and fond memories. It has been a privilege to have played some part in supporting the emotional and academic development of so many fine young men. I am a fortunate man to have worked with an exceptional group of people who have given so much to their students and our school. My thanks to all of the TAS staff members and Middle School parents for your support and contributions to the success of our MS throughout the years. I am reminded today of a quote by Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, “life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards” Having reflected upon these past years I now look forward to following what lies ahead for our MS. I am confident that the MS will thrive under the leadership of Mark Harrison for Mark will always put the well-being of his students at the forefront of every decision he makes. I wish Mark, the MS team, the students and their parents happiness and success in the years that lie ahead. On behalf of the Middle School I wish you a very enjoyable, relaxing and safe three-week holiday.

ConfirmationCongratulations to the boys who will be making their confirmation on Thursday, 20th June. The boys being confirmed are: We thank Rev. Richard Newton for preparing them for this special occasion: Ben Cartwright, Patrick Williamson, Harry Pollard, Oscar Alcorn, Max Alcorn, Saxon Hughes, Sinclair Moore, Jay Kennedy and Jonathon Chamberlain

Year 8 Parent/Teacher Interviews Year 8 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, 8th August and Friday, 9th August 2013. Information will be sent home early Term 3. If you can’t attend these interviews please contact your homeroom teacher to arrange another suitable time.

Round SquareStudents in Year 8 have been offered the opportunity to go on exchange to schools in the region in Term 3 and Term 4. These short exchanges are commonly for a two week block, where two TAS students will go together and live and be involved in the life of the new school. Exchanges allow students to spend some time in a different school environment, challenge themselves and forge new friendships in another part of Australia, New Zealand or the Asia Pacific. The school is looking for interested and involved students who believe they have the leadership skills and qualities to be representatives for TAS to put in an expression of interest form. I encourage all students to consider this opportunity as a way to not only become involved in Round Square, or to see more of our Australia and our region, but to develop resilience and personal skills that will assist them in the years to come. For more information see Mrs Barnier or Mr O’Connell or look at the Round Square page on the school’s website.

Surviving the Teenage YearsIf you’re the parent of a teenager, chances are you’re dealing with a person you’ve never met – never mind that they’ve been living with you all their lives. That’s what the teenage years are about in large measure, children dedicated to the tasks of changing, becoming grownups. And while this developmental stage on the path to adulthood may cause you to think a lot about their welfare, your teens are probably not doing all that much thinking about you. They are likely to be behaving in ways that distance them from the family. If this is the current situation at your house, here’s some counsel from the experts in the trenches – don’t take it personally – it’s not personal. But parents are people too. Common sense can prevail. Just as you wouldn’t let a toddler run out into traffic, so parents can draw boundaries for teens, especially when behaviour becomes unacceptably risky. Parents can say no but it’s often best to just say no without an accompanying criticism or lecture. The teen years are a temporary time of momentous physical and emotional growth and development, and although most teens would challenge the assertion, the fact remains they are not yet grownups, able to support and sustain an independent life. For the parents, who are grown up, it’s a time to show how qualities such as patience, tolerance, respect and acquired wisdom play out in family life.

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HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL, IAN LLOYD

Looking AheadWednesday 19 June Year 5 Assembly Thursday 20 June School Closes 3.30pmFriday 21 June Staff PD Day

Term 3Monday 15 July Staff DayTuesday 16 July Classes resume – Transition classes (Tues, Wed, Thurs)Wednesday 17 July No Assembly

Happy Birthday WishesWe wish a very Happy Birthday to the following children who celebrate their birthdays this week and during the Term 2 break: Cooper Johnson, Ty Schalk-O’Brien, Tom Burke, Lucy Caldwell, Hamish Chalmers, Peyton Slade, William Young, William Gilpin, Angus Ditchfield and Alexis Langlois-Peters.

Transition Week 1, Term 3 - Mrs Tania Ball In the first week back in Term 3, Transition Class will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Term 3 UniformUniform for Term 3 is the winter uniform and we ask for your help in making sure your child is wearing the uniform and wear-ing it correctly, with shirts tucked in, ties and shoelaces done up. We have noticed many chapel hats that need to be replaced, jumpers with holes in the elbows, school pants with knees missing. We would appreciate it if these issues could be addressed during the holidays.

Lost PropertyJack Nivison has lost a black and silver Adina sports watch a few weeks ago after Rugby near the McConville Centre. If you have seen this watch would you please return it to the Junior School.

To have your children’s property is returned to them quickly, please ensure their name is clearly marked on the item. If the item is second hand, please ensure you have removed the previous owners name and have the correct name on it.

Holiday Borrowing The coming holidays are the ideal time for children to catch up on reading time. Please note that children are able to borrow 2 books from the Library for the holidays without a permission note but if they would like to borrow more books, parents need to sign the permission note, which is attached to this newsletter.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT, KIRSTY BRUNSDON

SoccerTAS Tornadoes - Brittany WrightThe TAS Tornadoes Football team, coach, and supporting parents braced the cold winter weather of Uralla on Saturday 15 June. The Uralla Jets were quite short on players, but our boys showed a great level of sportsmanship by switching jerseys for the day and playing for Uralla. All boys played well considering the slippery and muddy conditions, and are improving greatly this sea-son. Specifically, their defensive skills, passing accuracy and teamwork are all improving. Just a reminder, the game scheduled for this Saturday 22 June, was played at training on Monday. The next game for the Torna-does will be on Saturday 22nd July. Have a wonderful break and I look forward to the second half of our exciting football season.

TAS Transformers Football Report - Veronica WatersThe TAS Transformers played a great game of football in extremely cold and wet conditions. They were well supported from many parents on the side line who provided great encouragement. It was wonderful to see the team passing the ball around with greater confidence. Lachlan Hunt was certainly a stand out as he was able to get the ball and dribble it along the side line. Many children had a turn in goals and all did a commendable job. A special thank you to Mr O’Neil who kindly coached on the field and provided many words of encouragement.

Under 7 TrucksThe Trucks were unlucky this week not to come away victorious despite some spirited defensive effort. The boys played superbly, & learnt from their mistakes. Hopefully next week, we can continue to improve and have fun in our next game against our fellow TAS Tigers. Joint Coaches: Hugh Jones & Josh Whitehead

TAS Tigers vs PLC Lion Cubs - Lana BromwichDespite the miserable weather, the boys were keen to play. The girls were roaring around the field, keen to start. I think it actually shocked the boys that the girls were louder than them!!!We saw great passing from Wesley Woodhouse and Timothy Plunkett. Alistair Newton demonstrated a good understanding of where to position sideline kicks. Lennox Neilson marked players well, whilst Lucas Thornton was keen to tackle the opposition.The Tigers were delighted with their final result, 4/2.

TAS Tigers vs TAS Trucks - Lana BromwichWe had extremely excited boys, like tigers in cage ready to pounce their opponents. Wesley Woodhouse, Timothy Plunkett and Alistair Newtown once again were keen to keep the pressure on the Trucks by marking well, calling for the ball and showing improved positioning on the field. Lucas Thornton tackled well and provided some long field kicks. The improved positioning on the field helped us to achieve our final result 5/2. What a great start to the season boys. I looked forward to next terms adventures.

Junior School EisteddfodOne final note about the various successes during the Eisteddfod season, must be made before we break for the holidays. There is no doubt that the time and effort spent preparing for such performances is enormously beneficial for our students as a whole, as well as for those individuals who achieved such excellent results, as was reported last week.

In the K - 3 section of the Choral Speaking, Yr 1 placed were placed first, Kindergar-ten were placed second and Yr 2 received a highly commended. In the Yr 4 - 6 sec-tion Yr 4 were placed 3rd. Both our choirs performed very well with the K - 2 choir receiving special mention from the judge for their quality of sound. The Junior Guitar Ensemble also played with applomb to win first prize. The group includes (L to R) Oscar Henzell, Matt Wark, Angus Alford, Hudson Morris and and we congratu-late them and their talented teacher Mr Matt Nolan.

TAS Tonkas versus Ex-services West Blue - Matt MeehanOn chilly drizzly Saturday, TAS Tonkas played a 4 all draw with Ex-services West Blue. Lachlan Thomas and Alex Webber were our goalies this week. Ashley Knight, Josh Pongrass and Campbell Aitkin covered plenty of the field. Solomon Layton and Sam Meehan scored two goals each and had great games. Lachlan Costello played brilliantly and was awarded our player of the week. Well done Tonkas.

Under 12 Blues - Allan MooreA wet and slippery field did not result in a win for the Blues last weekend. It was a close game between 2 very even teams. The conditions played their part in the contest as ball control was difficult. Flynn Jones seemed to be aiming for the big puddle in the middle of the field and the goal keepers Ben Webber and Charlie Game- Lopata were sliding around to save goals. All the players played well, especially Flynn Charley-Briggs with his brilliant passing and Oscar Henzell for his great defense. Our next game is the grudge match against TAS White on Tuesday. It will be another close game and fun to play against their friends.

TAS Tanks - Sean O’NeilThe TAS Tanks continue to roll on and this week, despite the bleak conditions at Rologas over the weekend was no exception. The boys quickly took control of the game and attacked from the start. The teamwork between the boys continues to improve all week as they start to support and pass to each other. While our defence was seldom troubled throughout the game the attack was strong and found the goal on numerous occasions. It was a great way to move towards the mid season break. A tip for the holiday, grab a soccer ball and work on passing and controlling the ball with someone as it will help to improve this skill. Have a great break TAS Tanks.

Under 9 Typhoons - Sebestian HempelThe team had an unusual result on Saturday, a nil-all draw. The Demon Knights team were a little better than us at passing the ball and keeping possession, but the grim TAS defence held them out. Good work from Harrison Price as goalie in the 1sthalf and from Harrison Ditchfield as goalie in the 2nd half, well supported by Chloe Lincoln in the backs. A few good runs from Byron McCann and Marcus Hempel up front in the second half but the TAS team failed to find the net. Overall a good result and the team continues to improve.

NetballTopaz vs Sunbeams - 15/6/13 - Mrs TrenerryIn rather bleak and uninviting conditions, the tough, uncomplaining and surprisingly eager Topaz team met the equally keen Sunbeams. With only 7 players available, it meant the girls all had the chance to be in the action and keep themselves warm. It was a great game and just so encouraging to watch the team involving themselves fully. Ruby Straker had an excellent game, not only scoring 3 goals but also defending extremely well. Novice player, Charlotte Portell scored her first goal with great encouragement from team mate Casey Smith who also scored a goal in the third quarter. Grace Pennington had her first turn as Centre and did a great job positionally. managing to get the ball on many occasions. Ever reliable Isabel Newton played energetically and also scored a goal in the first quarter. Stephanie Evitt's play has really taken a step up and she is finding space and confidently calling for the ball. Rachael Kenrick played a strong game in attack and was rewarded with 2 goals in the final quarter. The girls enjoyed oranges kindly provided by Isabel's family. We are now in recess until the first Saturday back after the holidays.

Hockey - Under 11 GirlsLast Saturday, the Under 11 girls played hockey in the freezing, cold rain. It was a good opportunity to test the new all weather surface! We played Duval, with the final score being in favour of Duval, 5-3. In the first half, both Nikki Simmons and Zoe Strelitz got points on the board for TAS and Sophia Rutledge followed in the second half scoring for TAS. Olivia Strelitz did an amazing job in goals, pulling off some sensational saves. The girls are really becoming confident in their positions, with Isabel McBean moving the ball from the backs to the forwards, Sophia Grant, Isabella Rutledge and Chloe Moore becoming very strong in defence. This game proved very helpful in our learning to defend penalty corners, as TAS defended quite a number of these successfully during the game. Our next game won’t be until next term.

¬¬-----------------------------------------Please return signed note to Junior School Office -----------------Permission to borrow Library books during the holidaysI give permission for my child ………………………………….in Year ………………………….to borrow six books from the TAS Library during the holiday period, and will return these books in good condition in the first week of Term 3, 2013.Should the books not be returned, or are returned damaged, I agree to the purchase cost of the replacement books being charged to my Child’s school account.

Signed …………………………………………………….. Date…………………………..TAS TALKS 17

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PS There are also vacancies available in the Thursday class.

This is for students in year 3 and above.

This class will commence on July 25.

Contact Rick on 67725371

Rick Hatch Additional Classes in Clay Work

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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For further information and bookings please contact:Mike Hoult, Sports Centre Manager

Ph: 6776 5866Email: mhoult@as.edu.au Web: www.as.edu.au or ask at the kiosk

July Intensive Holiday Learn to Swim Program

Week 1 Monday 1 July - Friday 5 July, 2013 (5 days)

Week 2 Monday 8 July - Friday 12 July, 2013 (5 days)

Intensive Learn to Swim Program Cost: $70.00 Course 1, Course 2 Time: between 9.00am and 12noon

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Golf Links Road, Armidale; 0417 957 982

July 2013 Fun Tennis Camps

Tennis Camp will be on rain, hail or shine

9:00am – 3:00pm for 7+ years

9:00am - 12:00noon for 5-7 year olds

Improve your tennis game Loads of fun games with tennis. A tournament/point play session is held every day after lunch.

Lunches (sandwiches) are provided, fresh each day for those staying all day

Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle something for morning tea and a racquet if you have one. Racquets can be borrowed free of charge.

Contact 0417 957 982 or email peterlesurf@optusnet.com.au

(Please complete this section, tear it off and return it to reserve your place)

Dates Full week – all day

Full week – ½ day Daily cost – full day

Daily cost – ½ day

Week 2: (5 days)

Mon 8th-Fri 12th July $180 $135 $40 $30

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Mobile Phone: …………………………… Home Phone: ………………………………………

Whole Days or half days (Please circle)

Attending Week: 2 8th July Days: M T W T F

NECOM’s annual Junior Orchestra Workshop gives students an inspiring two days of invaluable performance experience playing in a large ensemble under the leadership of conductor and music education specialist Ann Phelan and NECOM musicians.

The Workshop is open to Yr 3-8 students who can read music and have at least 6 months playing experience on one of the following instruments: Violin, viola, cello, double base, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, percussion or pianists willing to play percussion.

Date: Wed 26 & Thurs 27 June 2013 Venue: NECOM, Armidale Time: Wed 9.00am - 3.30pm Thurs 9.00am - 3.00pmFree Concert Thurs 2.30 - 3.00pmFee $80 (bursaries available)Dress: Casual (no uniforms) Lunch: Bring lunch both days, morning tea provided.

NECOM Junior Orchestra WorkshopWed 26 & Thurs 27 June 2013

For detailed information and application forms contact:

New England Conservatorium of Music Cnr Mossman & Faulkner Sts

Armidale NSW 2350 PO Box 1313

Ph: (02) 6773 6419 Fax: (02) 6772 7511

Email: admin@necom.org.au

necom.une.edu.au

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