Senior School Students - Year 10 Formal 2026

Dear Parent/Guardian

The Year 10 Formal is a Tara event which celebrates the end of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program as our girls move on to their Stage 6 studies.

Students will be allowed to leave School at 12:22pm to prepare for the evening provided that documentation has been sent to Student Reception by parents/guardians. Any student who is absent from School on Monday, 16th November will be considered sick and therefore unfit to attend the Formal.

Students are invited to bring a partner if they choose.  Due to the nature of this celebration, the invitation cannot extend to former Tara students.  All students are expected to make their OWN way to and from Lauriston House. It is suggested that parents/guardians car pool to the venue as parking is limited.  At the end of the evening, the adult responsible for collecting the student(s) must sign her/them out from the venue. Transport by bus, taxis or Uber is not permitted.  A map for parking your car will be provided.

The Formal begins at 6:00pm and doors will be shut at 6:15pm.  Please consider traffic and parking delays. Student may arrive for photos around the grounds from 5.30pm.

Students are required to provide the FULL NAME and MOBILE NUMBER of the adult who will be collecting them and their partner at 9:00pm from Lauriston House.

The event finishes at 9:00pm. We request that you collect your daughter/ward and her partner on time in the consideration of staff members.

Classes for Year 10 will start in Period 3 (10:30am) on Tuesday, 17th November. Students are expected to arrive at school during recess.

Students are allowed to have nails and/or eyelash accessories on at school for the duration of Week 6 ONLY. Please make sure your daughter has them removed by the following Monday (23rd).