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INSPIRING... LIFELONG LEARNING

Early Learning

Both of our campuses have a Queenslandregistered Kindergarten Program and Early Learning Centre. Both campuses offer programs rich in nature-based and enquirybased learning, and aim to assist in transition to school.

Primary Learning

Prep to Year 6 aims to nurture a love of life-long learning. Children are encouraged to explore their curiosities and develop a strong set of skills for personal and academic growth.

Secondary Learning

A secondary school education is offered at our White Rock campus and focuses on developing a wide range of skillsets needed for real-world application. Our passionate teachers guide students and help them gain access to the tertiary pathway of their choice through an emphasis on academic achievement.

Alumni

Students continue their journey with TAS well beyond graduation, joining an impressive group of Alumni. TAS Alumni often provide students with career, professional development and networking opportunities.

INSPIRING... 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 teachers nurture creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking through innovative and personalised ways, giving your child the TAS advantage.

Support

Support for students and teachers is available in many forms, including:

CAREERS & PATHWAY PROGRAM

Students have the opportunity to explore career options and pathways through university partnerships, work experience programs and the support of our school careers team.

PASTORAL

Care Program

At the core of our school is the wellbeing and health of students. This is prioritised through our Pastoral Care Program.

TEACHERS AS LIFE-LONG LEARNERS (TALL)

Our culture of learning doesn’t stop with the students. Our teachers participate in a research-based approach to professional development through our TALL program.

EXTENSION & ENRICHMENT

Underpinning our academic pillars are our foundational education programs, which provide the groundwork for all teaching and learning at TAS. They include:

TUTORING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

A tutoring service provided by teaching staff and student leaders that is available for all students across all learning areas.

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A whole-school focus on developing literacy capability in students across all subject areas.

Application

Our interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning at TAS provides an overarching focus, ensuring that students can make connections across curriculum areas and thrive in a rich learning environment. Students are regularly given the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to solving real-world problems.

Diagnostic

PROGRESSIVE ASSESSMENT

Ongoing feedback provided to parents and students regarding both formative and summative assessment, using the research of Professor John Hattie as the guiding principle.

Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT)

A series of tests that provide objective information to teachers about their students’ skills and understanding of Mathematics, Science and English.

Academic Pillars

AWARD-WINNING STEM PROGRAM

A focus upon the core areas of Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics reinforced through support and extension programs.

GLOBAL CITIZENS

Cultural education through English, Languages and Humanities programs reinforced through extension programs and opportunities for global experiences through membership of the Round Square.

CREATIVITY AND ARTS

Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Drama and Music

14.3% 39%

OF STUDENTS RECEIVED AN ATAR OF 99.00 OR ABOVE.

OF STUDENTS RECEIVED AN *BASED

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