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Tara Anglican School for Girls was founded in 1897 in Parramatta by Mary Elizabeth (Joan) Waugh, initially known as Miss Waugh's School and later Tara, named after Waugh's family home. The school relocated several times, including a mid‑1920s move to the Northwood property on Hassall Street and a 1946 move to All Saints Church Hall. Tara became an independent Church of England school in 1956, and in 1958 the Mount Arcadia property at North Parramatta became the current location on Masons Drive, with the Senior School opening there in 1959 and the Junior School following in 1970. Tara's long history in Parramatta reflects its Anglican tradition and values.
Tara Hub is the umbrella for parental activities, comprising Tara Dads Club, Tara Class Parents, and Tara Alumni, with every parent automatically enrolled to participate in events and to support school life. Proceeds from Tara Hub events fund equipment and resources for both Junior and Senior School. The school community also engages through the Old Girls Association and Tara Alumnae, which support reunions, scholarships and ongoing involvement with past students, and through the Tara Foundation, which funds building projects and scholarships via a Board of Trustees.
Tara Hub oversees parental activities and connects families to school life, with groups including Tara Dads Club, Tara Class Parents, and Tara Alumni. All parents are automatically enrolled as Tara Hub members and are encouraged to participate in its activities. Proceeds from Tara Hub events fund equipment and resources for Junior and Senior School. Tara Hub publishes meeting dates for 2026 (e.g., March 10, June 2, September 8 and November 10, AGM) and can be contacted at tarahub@tara.nsw.edu.au for more information. The Old Girls Association and Tara Foundation provide additional channels for involvement and support, including scholarships through the Joan Waugh Scholarship program.
Tara Anglican School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school in North Parramatta, Sydney, offering the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the Australian Curriculum. Founded in 1897 in Parramatta by Mary Elizabeth Waugh, Tara preserves its Anglican tradition and values as a guiding framework for learning and community life. The Mount Arcadia site has housed the Senior School since 1959. The campus features a Chapel, Eggleton House (boarding), an Astronomy Centre and Observatory, a Performing Arts Centre and Theatre, a Visual Arts Complex, plus science, hospitality and learning-resource facilities. On-site health, dining, before/after-school care and flexible learning spaces support student wellbeing and independent study. Extensive sport facilities include a 25-metre indoor pool, gym, six courts and two ovals, with a Rowing Shed overlooking Parramatta River. The school runs global opportunities, service projects and a busy program of music, drama and sport. Strong partnerships enrich international learning experiences.
