What’s On
There is so much going on at TAS all the time that it is often hard to keep track of it all!
Co-curricular Life at TAS
Co-curricular activities are prioritised highly in our educational philosophy for their value in the mental and physical development of our students. At TAS, co-curricular life includes sport (which is mandatory for all students), music, drama, public speaking and debating, chess and student clubs (Cattle Club, Engineering Club). Find out more.about TAS Sport and Co-curricular activities and get the latest updates and schedules by clicking…..HERE
Kokoda Trek 28 Sept-8 Oct 2019
The Kokoda Trail or known to the diggers as the Kokoda Track, is more than a just bushwalk, it’s a trekking adventure you’ll never forget! The 96 kilometre (as the crow flies) Kokoda Track still bears its battle scars in the shape of scattered ammunition, guns, helmets and stirring campfire stories. Trekking the original Kokoda War Track is an honour that allows one to not only step well outside of their comfort zone, but to also appreciate the unimaginable extremes in which our soldiers pushed themselves to during World War II. There are steep rugged mountains, treacherous ridges, jungle terrain, unforgiving rivers and rainforests with giant trees that will tower over you and look down, mocking you, at every opportunity. Walk the Kokoda Track in 2019 on a PNG Adventure that embraces the local culture, and experience nature at it’s wildest!
If you are interested in this unique adventure, please contact Jim Pennington ([email protected]) for more information.
Save the Date!
TAS is proudly celebrating our 125th Anniversary…..
Regional events will be held in the evening and open to Old Armidalians, current and prospective parents.
Calendar of activities
- 2-4 August Reunion Weekend Armidale
- 9 August OA Sydney Branch Sydney
- 16 August Canberra OA Evening event
- 31 August Brisbane OA Evening event
- 6 September Melbourne OA Evening event
- 10 -12 November 125th Anniversary
- Adventure Classic – 125km Hike, Ride, Paddle
- 16 November P&F’s 125 Celebration Armidale
- 4 December Foundation Dinner Opening Dining Hall restoration
Click HERE to event bookings. ( Details will be updated throughout the year)
TAS 125th Anniversary Appeal
To commemorate the School’s 125th anniversary the OAU is proposing a suitable set of gates as its project to mark the occasion. Designed by the School’s long-time architect Antony Deakin, the gates will echo the entryways from Douglas, Barney and Mann Streets. This $40,000 project will give a substantial facelift to a part of the campus that is increasingly becoming the main entry to TAS for so many in the wider community.
FIND OUT MORE….. and make a contribution.
Deke Sharon at TAS – A Cappella workshop and seminar series –
13-15 September
Deke Sharon is an American singer, arranger, composer, director, producer and teacher of a cappella music, and is one of the leaders and promoters of the contemporary a cappella community and a pioneer of the contemporary a cappella style. He has been referred to as “the father of contemporary a cappella” by Entertainment Weekly. Deke is visiting Australia and will take time out from his busy schedule to visit Armidale……. don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity for music educators and students to work one on one with this extraordinarily talented musician and teacher.
TAS STEM Academy Open Day – Saturday 7 September
STEM education is the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an interdisciplinary or integrated approach. Students gain and apply knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop creative and critical thinking skills within an authentic context.
Get a glimpse of the future at the 2019 TAS STEM Academy on Saturday 7 September!
Find out more…. HERE
