Secondary School

Secondary School at TAS is where a student's education becomes truly their own. From Year 7 through to Year 12, students are supported to grow academically, develop as individuals and discover the passions, strengths and values that will carry them through everything that comes next. It is a journey of six years, but the person who walks across the graduation stage is shaped by every single one of them.

At TAS, we believe that Secondary School should prepare students for life, not just exams. That means developing confident, curious, resilient young people who know who they are, think critically about the world around them and graduate with the character and capability to make their mark on it.

The TAS academic program is built for the world our students will graduate into. A world that is interconnected, rapidly changing and increasingly driven by technology, creativity and the ability to think across disciplines. Our program develops the skills, knowledge and dispositions students need not just to succeed academically, but to adapt and thrive in whatever future they choose.

STEM: An award-winning focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, reinforced through support and extension programs and a state-of-the-art STEM Centre.

Global citizens: Cultural education through English, Languages and Humanities, deepened through Round Square membership, Beyond Borders expeditions and global connections.

Creativity and the Arts: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Music programs that develop creativity, confidence and self-expression across every year level.

Applied learning: Students regularly apply their skills and knowledge to real-world problems, developing the entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving capacity that modern careers demand.

TAS invests significantly in the structures and programs that support every student to reach their potential, regardless of where they are starting from.

Tutoring and Assistance: TAS offers many opportunities for students to receive tutoring and assistance through initiatives such as TAS Time, Peer Powered Tutors and the Padea Study Program (PSP)

Write That Essay: A whole-school focus on developing literacy capability across all subject areas, because strong communication underpins success in every field.

Progressive assessment: Ongoing feedback and our Learning Analytics platform ensures students and parents always have a clear picture of progress and next steps.

Careers and pathways: University partnerships, work experience and a dedicated careers team help students explore their options and plan their pathway from early in Secondary School.

Character education does not stop at the Secondary School gate. If anything, the years from Year 7 to Year 12 are where it matters most. Our values of compassion, integrity, curiosity and perseverance are lived every day across the Secondary campus, in the way students treat each other, in the way they are treated by their teachers and in the experiences they are sent on. The 18-day Year 9 Outdoor Education expedition, Round Square conferences, Beyond Borders expeditions and service learning projects are all part of the same story: a school committed to shaping young people of genuine character.

At TAS, we also believe that mistakes are opportunities for growth. Our Character Reflection Sessions replace traditional detention, giving students a structured space to reflect on their choices, understand the impact of their actions, take responsibility and make positive change. It is an approach grounded in the belief that how a school responds to difficulty says as much about its values as anything else it does.

At TAS, student wellbeing is central to school life. We believe students thrive when they feel known, safe, supported and valued. Our wellbeing framework is proactive, relational and intentionally designed to evolve as students progress through the school, moving from structured guidance in the junior years towards increasing independence, responsibility and self-management in the senior years.

Every student belongs to a homeroom group that provides a consistent point of connection and care. Our school counsellors and chaplain are accessible, trusted members of the community. And our staff know their students, not just as learners, but as people. Through structured programs, meaningful experiences and reflective practices, students are supported not only in their wellbeing, but in becoming capable, confident and contributing members of the community.

As an Anglican school, our identity underpins the way we care for and support students. This is not expressed through instruction or expectation of belief, but through the lived experience of the school community. Students engage with our values through their daily interactions, relationships and shared experiences. Chapel, key moments in the Christian calendar and times of reflection provide space for students to consider meaning, purpose and belonging in a supportive and inclusive environment. Students come to understand our values through participation and experience, rather than being told what to believe.

TAS Secondary students have access to one of the most extensive co-curricular programs in the region. From academic extension and debating to sport clubs, ensembles, eSports and service programs, there is no shortage of ways to pursue a passion, discover a new interest or develop a skill that sits outside the regular curriculum.

- Academic extension
- Chess coaching and tournaments
- Coding, web design, robotics and drones
- Craft and arts
- Wellbeing and health
- Aquatics Centre
- TAS Swimming Club
- TAS Sport Clubs
- Ensembles and choirs
- Service programs
- Debating
- eSports
- Gym
- Music lessons
- Writers' workshops
- Arts enrichment
And so much more

The TAS graduate is someone who has been academically prepared, personally grounded and given every opportunity to discover who they are. They leave with strong results, a clear sense of their pathway and the character to navigate whatever comes next with confidence and integrity. That is the promise of a TAS Secondary education.