Trinity Anglican School (Cairns) Prospectus - Domestic

Trinity Anglican School

Prospectus

TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL CAIRNS At Trinity Anglican School, we foster curiosity and nurture potential to create outstanding young men and women.

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White Rock Campus Pre-Kindy to Year 12 Kewarra Beach Campus Pre-Kindy to Year 6

CRICOS Provider No. 00770B TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL LTD ABN 69 090 630 149

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Table of Contents

Message from the Principal

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Who We Are

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Where We Are

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Inspiring Lifelong Learning

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Inspiring Academic Excellence

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Inspiring Outside the Classroom

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Inspiring Connections 13 Inspiring Adventure 14 Inspiring Athletes 15 Inspiring Global Opportunity

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Inspiring Creativity 17 Inspiring Balance

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Message from the Principal Welcome to Trinity Anglican School (TAS), the leading independent school in Far North Queensland, based in the beautiful tropical city of Cairns.

The core belief of our school is that every student can succeed and meet their academic potential with the right support and environment. The TAS community nurtures the individual strengths of students and fosters curiosity to create outstanding young men and women.

For over 40 years, TAS has earned a reputation for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community. At TAS, we value the partnership between families and staff, working together to support each student’s learning, wellbeing and personal growth.

Within this supportive environment, teachers take the time to know each student, tailoring learning to ensure they are both challenged and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

I look forward to meeting you and hope you’ll visit one of our beautiful campuses to discover the powerful advantage of a TAS education.

Paul Sjogren, Principal

Scan the QR code to learn about the TAS difference from a parent.

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Meet the Senior Leadership Team Teaching & Learning Mr Paul Sjogren, Principal Mr Sjogren leads a vibrant and values-driven school community grounded in the moral and ethical foundations of Anglican education. He is dedicated to nurturing a supportive and engaging culture that empowers every student to achieve their personal best while building character, resilience and a strong sense of service.

Mr Tim Manea, Deputy Principal Mr Manea supports the day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of the School, working closely with staff, students and families to ensure a positive, high-performing school environment. He plays a key role in teaching and learning, student wellbeing and school operations, helping to foster a culture of excellence, care and opportunity for every student.

Mr Andre Leroy, Head of Teaching and Learning As the Head of Teaching and Learning, Mr Leroy oversees the academic community at TAS, providing strategic leadership for teaching and learning across Prep to Year 12. An educator of over 20 years, Andre brings a breadth of experience and a deep understanding of diverse educational settings.

Mrs Jennifer Fukushima, Head of Secondary Ms Fukushima works closely with the Heads of House and Year Level Coordinators as part of the Pastoral Care team to provide proactive support for students throughout their TAS journey. She is committed to fostering a positive school culture and supporting students’ academic and personal development in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Mr Peter Gazzola, Head of Primary Mr Gazzola leads TAS Primary across both White Rock and Kewarra Beach Campus, with a clear vision of unity, high standards and strong pastoral care. He is passionate about building confident, capable young learners and works closely with staff and families to ensure every child is known, supported and challenged.

Mr Darren Osmond, Head of Experiential Learning Mr Osmond leads programs that extends learning beyond the classroom, inspiring students to develop confidence, resilience and a spirit of adventure. Through outdoor education, service, leadership and global experiences, the role ensures every student has opportunities to build character, strengthen teamwork and discover their potential in real-world settings.

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Who We Are Inspiring the curious

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TAS is a co-educational, independent school for students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12.

The commitment from our passionate educators, collaborative families, and dedicated students allows TAS to maintain a reputation as one of the highestranked schools in regional Queensland.

TAS values compassion, integrity, curiosity, and perseverance in our endeavour to provide leading and innovative education.

Where We Are Kewarra Beach Campus

White Rock Campus

Kewarra Beach Campus educates students from Pre-Kindy to Year 6.

White Rock Campus educates students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12.

Catering to families in the Northern Beaches, Kewarra Beach Campus is located five minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from Cairns city. Our campus is rich in natural beauty and features extensive recreational areas, a frog pond, a vegetable garden, an undercover multi-purpose hall, a library, an orienteering course, and an expansive oval.

Located a short 15 minutes from Cairns city, our modern campus boasts a state-of-the-art STEM Centre, expansive grounds and ovals, an indoor multi-purpose hall, a library, a vegetable garden, a rock-climbing wall, a performing arts centre, and an Aquatic Centre with an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

178,104

Number of people in our beautiful city

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Number of Trinity Anglican School campus locations

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Number of hours of annual sunshine in Cairns

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Lifelong Learning TAS Early Learning Centre (ELC) TAS ELCs are located at both the White Rock and Kewarra Beach Campus, and offer a two-year program consisting of: •

One-year Pre-Kindergarten and

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One-year Registered Queensland Kindergarten Program.

All TAS ELC programs align with Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and are rich in naturebased and enquiry-based learning that ultimately aims to ease the transition to Prep.

Primary Learning (Prep - Year 6) Primary education is offered at both the White Rock and Kewarra Beach Campus, and aims to foster a lifelong love of learning. Children are encouraged to explore their curiosities and develop a strong set of skills for personal and academic growth.

Secondary Learning (Year 7 – Year 12) Our Secondary years are about more than academic success. We are committed to nurturing each student as an individual, supporting them to grow in confidence, character and capability. Our dedicated teachers take the time to know every student, guiding them to achieve their personal best and helping them to explore pathways that reflect their interests, strengths and aspirations for the future.

Alumni Students continue their journey with TAS well beyond graduation, joining an impressive network of alumni who support one another and current students through meaningful personal and professional development opportunities.

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Academic Excellence

TAS strives for academic excellence and continues to be one of the highest-ranked schools in regional Queensland on a range of metrics.

Passionate, committed and caring educators nurture creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking through innovative and personalised ways, giving your child the TAS advantage.

100%

of 2025 graduates received a QCE.

45%

of 2025 graduates achieved an ATAR of 90.00 or above.

77%

of all subject results achieved were an ‘A’ or ‘B’ Grade.

Scan the QR code to read the TAS Class of 2025 Graduate Report.

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A Thoughtfully Designed Approach to Learning At TAS, our approach to learning ensures every student is supported, challenged and able to apply their learning in meaningful ways. Through strong academic foundations, personalised support and real-world experiences, we nurture confident learners who are curious, capable and prepared for the future.

Through this balanced approach, each student is supported to grow in confidence, develop strong character and achieve their academic potential.

Real World Application Students apply their learning in meaningful ways, preparing them for life beyond school.

Challenge and Growth Students are encouraged to extend themselves and pursue their interests.

Understanding Each Student Learning is tailored through feedback and data to support each student’s growth.

Academic Excellence A strong academic program builds knowledge, skills and confidence.

Personalised Support Every student is known, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best.

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Outside the Classroom Building on learning in the classroom, TAS students are provided with a wide variety of extension and enrichment opportunities.

Customised to age groups and campus, options include academic, wellbeing, creative, sporting, technology and specialty programs.

At their foundation, extension and enrichment opportunities encourage students to explore their curiosities, develop new skills and engage in learning across diverse environments.

Programs include: • • • • • • • • •

Chess Coding, Esports, Robotics and Drones Writers’ Workshops Rock Band, Choir, Ensembles Instrumental or Vocal Lessons Aquatics and Triathlon Running, Sport and Gym Round Square and Service Projects Special Interest Clubs and more!

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Connections TAS has a number of opportunities and services available to support community members.

Families Families are supported in their transition to TAS with the opportunity to partner with fellow parents in buddy programs and community groups. In addition, community events, and initiatives provide the opportunity for families to integrate into the TAS community in a social context.

Alumni The TAS Alumni network dates back to 1983 and creates a conduit between past and current students. The program allows Alumni to celebrate and honour where they came from by enriching the lives of current families and students.

Sponsors & Donors We welcome the support of significant members of the Cairns community to help ensure that TAS continues to go from strength to strength.

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TAS is a great school. Education, co-curricular activities and sporting activities are all excellent. The standard of teaching is very high, as is the level of communication.

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Extract from 2023 Parent Survey report

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Adventure The TAS Outdoor Education (OE) Program is highly regarded as one of the leading programs in the country.

Outdoor Education begins in Year 1 and ranges from a partial day to multiple weeks in duration. Programs are designed to nurture each student’s relationship with themselves, their peers and the natural environment.

In addition to the Outdoor Education Program, TAS offers adventure-based extension opportunities, including: • • • • •

Year 10 Outdoor Recreation Program Service and Leadership Expeditions The Duke of Edinburgh’s (International) Award International Round Square conferences and exchange opportunities International sports tours and more!

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Athletes

In pursuit of health and wellbeing, TAS students participate in a broad range of sporting, physical education and other outdoor activities.

Students benefit both socially and physically from professional coaches who foster confidence, technique and sportsmanship.

Students have access to a variety of sporting facilities across campuses, including: • • • • • • • • • • •

Olympic-standard Aquatic Centre Air-conditioned multi-purpose hall Athletics tracks Outdoor sports fields Fully equipped gymnasium Rock-climbing wall Basketball courts Tennis courts Netball courts Volleyball courts Orienteering course

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Global Opportunity The academic curriculum is supported by a variety of opportunities for students to experience other cultures.

Language Tour Students studying Japanese have the opportunity to deepen their language skills through immersive learning experiences. By engaging directly with the language and culture, students develop greater confidence in communication, cultural understanding and real-world application beyond the classroom.

Round Square Via Round Square, a worldwide organisation of over 280 schools, TAS students partake in global service and leadership initiatives, as well as International exchange.

Global Tours and Expedition At TAS, learning extends far beyond the classroom, with a wide range of tours and expeditions designed to inspire curiosity, build character and broaden students’ perspectives. Students can pursue their passions through experiences such as service tours, with past destinations including Nepal, India and Tanzania, a Literary Tour of the United Kingdom, Space Camp at NASA in the United States, Japanese language and cultural tours, and a variety of sporting tours. Whatever your child is curious about, there are opportunities to explore it further, supporting their growth in confidence, independence and global awareness.

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Creativity Visual Art Visual Art fosters self-expression and creative thinking. Students explore a wide range of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and digital art, building both technical skills and creative confidence.

Students have regular opportunities to display their work at staged and community events.

Drama Performing Arts nurtures confidence, collaboration and communication skills by encouraging students to participate in productions ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary plays.

Music Musical excellence is supported by one-onone instrumental and vocal lessons provided by professional tutors. Numerous TAS bands, ensembles and choirs perform regularly at school events and Eisteddfods, giving students the chance to perform in a supportive, vibrant environment.

Dance Dance provides students with a dynamic outlet for creativity, movement and storytelling.

Opportunities to perform in concerts, productions and community events allow dancers to showcase their progress and experience the excitement of performing on stage.

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Balance

At the heart of everything that we do, are the TAS core values of Perseverance, Integrity, Compassion and Curiosity.

These values are reinforced through the Pastoral Care Program which ensures each student develops a sense of belonging, and skills of resilience, social etiquette and emotional intelligence. The program is supported by internal and external resources including a counsellor, chaplain, community groups, tutoring assistance and more!

House System

Homeroom

A key pillar of the Pastoral Care Program is the vertical house system, which nurtures a sense of belonging and acceptance for students.

Within each house, students are allocated to a homeroom, whom they have day-to-day contact with. Homeroom teachers ensure the wellbeing of each student and develop a sense of community spirit.

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Faith

Founded on Christian values, TAS welcomes students from a variety of religious backgrounds and diverse cultures with the understanding that we all share the same core values.

Students learn not just about the Anglican and Christian faith, but about all religions in order to foster an open mind and deeper understanding of others.

Whilst an Independent school, TAS is part of a network of Anglican Schools, supported by both the North Queensland Anglican Diocese and the Anglican Schools Commission in Brisbane.

TAS Students also benefit from an on-campus Chaplain who provides support to students, staff and parents as required.

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admissions@tas.qld.edu.au tas.qld.edu.au White Rock Campus 4–54 Sheehy Rd, White Rock Ph: 07 4036 8111 Kewarra Beach Campus 45 Poolwood Rd, Kewarra Beach Ph: 07 4057 7000

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