Trinity Anglican School Cairns, Australia School Prospectus Learn | Believe | Achieve The School Mission Coat-Of-Arms The Paschal Lamb and the Crosses Trinity Anglican School inspires young men and women to be symbolise our association with the the best they can be. Anglican Diocese of North Queensland. With a focus on Christian values and educational excellence, we Both are dominant features in the develop individuals who contribute to the global community. Diocesan coat-of-arms. The Open Book symbolises the word of God and wisdom. The School Prayer The Paschal Lamb symbolises sacrifice. Almighty and Everlasting God, You will note the artist has a triadic theme We pray for our school and all who teach and learn in it. running through the design to represent We thank you for the vision of our founders, the Trinity - God the Father, God the Son for the peaceful surroundings of our campuses and God the Holy Spirit. and for the beauty of your creation in which each one of us can share day by day. Help us to show love and concern for one another as Christ has shown His love for us. Enable us to grow in stature, knowledge and humility, always looking to you as our source of all wisdom and understanding. We stand together firmly in the faith of Christ, giving thanks for the past, involving ourselves in the present and looking forward to the future. TEACH US TO OBSERVE ALL THINGS through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen Message from our Principal Welcome to Trinity Anglican School, the leading An award winning Outdoor Education program from Years independent school in Far North Queensland, based in the 2 to 12, as well full membership of Round Square, a group beautiful tropical city of Cairns. of 180 schools from around the world, helps provide the foundations underpinning our culture. These align with TAS has been serving the people of the Cairns region for the Round Square pillars of Internationalism, Democracy, over 30 years. The school is known for high academic Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service. standards within a disciplined learning environment, great student achievements and a program that caters for a Please come and visit the school yourself to understand wide range of student abilities and talents. Combined with the TAS Difference. We are always open for visitors and small class sizes, we focus on the development of each I look forward to meeting you when you are here. In the individual student. TAS has built an enviable reputation in meantime, enjoy this snapshop of Trinity Anglican School. the community for academic quality, outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal growth. No prospectus can capture the true essence of a school, or Paul Sjogren convey the commitment and professionalism of staff and their dedication to the children of TAS. Our ethos is based PRINCIPAL on high academic standards and values of understanding, respect for others and compassion, safety and dignity for all children. Discover the TAS Difference We asked our Senior Academic team what they believe the TAS difference to be. PAUL SJOGREN MARGARET KENNEDY PRINCIPAL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Focus on Students Meeting Relationship-based Pastoral Care and Exceeding their Academic and Student Wellbeing with a Potential Christian Values Framework The school’s core belief is that every student can All students are members of a House, allowing strong succeed academically with the right support and links between students of different year levels and environment and reach their academic potential. Our leading to a less stratified student body. The school educators are always monitoring improvement in culture is based on Christian values and has an learning, including the use of data and feedback, and ongoing, strong relationship with Anglican churches identifying where both learning and teaching can be within the Cairns region. improved. TIM MANEA MARY KERSHAW DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHING AND LEARNING KEWARRA BEACH Balancing 21st Century Skills with Enhanced Junior School Programs Traditional Values All Junior year levels have lessons When they leave school, each week in Japanese, Visual TAS graduates are very well prepared in areas Art, Music and Physical Education and all students such as teamwork and collaboration, critical participate in a structured swimming program thinking, problem solving, global awareness and throughout the year. There are a variety of activities communication skills. Studies in areas such as available for extension and enrichment, such as robotics and coding are balanced with a strong focus OptiMINDS, Chess, Robotics and Programming, on literacy and numeracy. along with a wide range of music and sporting opportunities. PETER GAZZOLA DARREN OSMOND HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF WHITE ROCK CO-CURRICULAR Highly Credentialed and Authentic, Character-building Passionate Teachers Outdoor Education Program Teaching staff are genuinely TAS has an outstanding Outdoor interested in their students and strive for ways to Education program. This sequential program for Years improve their learning. Teachers will often be found 2 to 12 is recognised as the best in the State, winning helping students during breaks and attending camps, the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation which strengthens relationships. “Outstanding Achievement Award” 2017. ROBERT LADE MICHELLE BREEN P-6 CO-ORDINATOR P-6 CO-ORDINATOR KEWARRA BEACH WHITE ROCK Global Perspective through Round Small Class Sizes Square Membership TAS features small class sizes of Membership of Round Square, 22 from Preparatory to Year 6 an organisation of more than 180 schools globally, and 25 in Years 7 to 12, which give students more provides opportunities for students to experience time, guidance and personalised feedback from their exchanges, conferences and service projects with teachers. students from schools throughout the world. An Education to Last a Lifetime Selecting the right school for your child has always been an important decision but its importance is increasing each year. The world is becoming more complex and the nature of work is changing at a rapid pace. Young people need to be flexible, digital, communicative, self-directed and creative. TAS provides a balanced curriculum and pedagogical approach to traditional and 21st century skills. Successful students need a structured, supportive place of learning, with a solid set of principles to guide them through the changes that lie ahead. It is our responsibility, as parents and teachers, to equip our children with the skills they will need to thrive in a changing, challenging and rewarding world. Teach Them to Observe All Things The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland founded Trinity Anglican School in 1983 to meet the growing need to provide a quality, independent education in this area. From an initial enrolment of 67 students, TAS has grown to around 550 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 at our White Rock campus and around 180 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 at the Kewarra Beach campus. We are large enough to provide excellent facilities, yet small enough to nurture positive relationships with every individual in our school. Our graduates should be people who truly observe all things, and in doing so, distinguish right from wrong, accept responsibility for themselves and others, expand their mind, and develop a faith that will awaken them to their limitless worth in the eyes of God. We encourage our students to think creatively while recognising that they form part of a fine tradition. Seek Stepping Forward, Meaning Glancing Back Trinity Anglican School aims to develop TAS is proud of the fine traditions that have been built as a school the leaders of tomorrow. In doing so, we community. While these traditions provide students with a sense encourage students to come to terms with of history, they also provide a platform on which to build an exciting who they are and what they stand for. We future. welcome students of all faiths and believe it is vitally important that each individual At TAS, we continue to develop our international program and leaves the school with a clearly defined set promote a variety of extra curricular activities to ensure our students of values and principles by which to lead have an opportunity to develop a truly global perspective. their lives. We believe that Christianity has Our curriculum offers a range of subjects in which all students can an important role to play in this process, experience success. We look for ways to help all students, of all but we recognise each boy and each girl’s abilities. We aim to ensure that our technology program incorporates right to make up their own mind. the best aspects of what is on offer in education, without sacrificing traditional academic skills. In partnership with parents, TAS will help create people of substance, with a In 2017, our students received six OP1s and seven OP2s out of 65 commitment to social justice and success. total graduates. One in five graduates received an OP1 or 2, 33% of graduates received an OP1-5 and 50% of graduates were awarded an OP1-8. Our students received university offers from the best universities in the state and the country. We received four key messages from our 2017 Year 12 families on why they thought the 2017 academic results were so strong. These are outstanding, passionate, professional, committed teaching staff; a supportive community working together (parents, students, staff); TAS students were encouraged and supported to reach their academic personal best; and small class sizes meant more directed and individual academic assistance. In addition to academic studies, students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities afforded them in the areas of: • Leadership • Music • The Arts • Public Speaking and Debating • Sport • Outdoor Education • Service • International Connections We are preparing for the future, while respecting the past. Round Square TAS is a member of Round Square which is a worldwide Membership of Round Square provides opportunities for organisation of more than 180 schools that share a TAS students to: commitment beyond academic excellence.