Tara to use his church hall when no other accommodation was available. This house is traditionally symbolised by the colour green. Waugh Mary Elizabeth "Joan" Waugh, long regarded as Tara’s founder, who lived with her family at their home, "Tara", in Parramatta. The house is traditionally symbolized by the colour red. Notable alumni The alumnae of Tara are known as Old Girls and may elect to join the schools alumni association, the Tara Old Girls' Association Inc. Some notable Tara Old Girls include: Law Jane Needham SC Barrister President of the NSW Bar Association 2014-2015; Woman Barrister of the Year (Australia) 2015 Media, entertainment and the arts Jenna McDougall – lead singer of Sydney pop punk band Tonight Alive Rebel Wilson – actress, writer and stand-up comedian known for her roles in the television series Pizza and Bogan Pride and the films Bridesmaids, Bachelorette and Pitch Perfect Sport Kate Bates – a track cyclist; world champion (also attended Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney) Simone Kennedy – a track and road cyclist; silver medalist in women's individual pursuit C1-3 2012 Paralympics See also List of non-government schools in New South Wales List of boarding schools in Australia References Further reading Hubbard, B. 1997. Tara: A Telling of The Tapestry. Tara Anglican School, North Parramatta. . External links School website Girls' schools in New South Wales Educational institutions established in 1897 Boarding schools in New South Wales Anglican secondary schools in Sydney Association of Heads of Independent Girls' Schools Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools Anglican primary schools in Sydney Schools in Parramatta Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia Girls boarding schools North Parramatta, New South Wales 1897 establishments in Australia