Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach a particularly meaningful time for our Year 12 students, Valedictory Week marks the end of their secondary schooling and the beginning of preparations for their final examinations. It is a time to celebrate, reflect, and recognise their achievements and contributions to the TAS community.
Monday 21 September
- Year 12 Activities
Tuesday 22 September
- Year 12 Activities
Wednesday 23 September
- Final Advisor Group for Year 12s
- 'Last Lesson' with Mr Pearson – 9:00 am in Big School
- Signing of the Register, Year 12 Briefing, OAU Admission Application and Exit Survey
- Assembly – Presentation of Colours and Commendation Awards, Year 12 Farewell (students only)
- Valedictory Prize Giving Lunch – 11.30 am - Held at the UNE Bistro (Year 12 students and parents)
- House Dinners – Details to be communicated by Heads of House (Year 12 students and parents)
Thursday 24 September
- Morning Tea – Chapel Lawn (for Year 12 students and families) – 9.30 am
- Lining of the Drive – 10.15 am
Staff, students, and parents line the main drive as Year 12 process to Memorial Hall in silence. - Valedictory Chapel and Candle Ceremony - 10.30 am – All Year 12 parents invited to attend (Year 12 students are dismissed following the service)
- End of Term 3 – School concludes at 3:30 pm for all other year groups.
Friday 25 September
- Formal Photos – Chapel Lawn - 4 pm
- Year 12 Formal – Armidale Jockey Club
If you have any questions in regards to the Valedictory events please contact Vickey O’Brien – [email protected] or phone 6776 5806.
Please RSVP using the link provided below no later than Tuesday 8 September.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Bronwyn File
Deputy Principal

