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Manly Selective Campus 

Academic Excellence Personal Best 

Giving Back to the Community 

Principal: 

Mr David Tomlin 

Deputy Principals: 

Ms Meg Tulk 

Ms Cath Whalan 

20 July 2012 – Newsletter No 19 

FROM THE PRINCIPAL 

Welcome to Term 3. This is the only hard copy sent 

out this term as a reminder for parents of what 

they can expect weekly. At parent request through 

the P&C, an electronic copy of this bulletin is also 

being sent for those accustomed to the 

established version. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN 

RECEIVING REGULAR COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN, 

PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL TO HAVE EMAIL 

ADDRESSES UPDATED OR AMENDED. Limited hard 

copies are available from the front office each 

week but electronic copies are the preferred 

means of communication. 

The term has had a very busy start with College 

Development Day, band workshops, debating and 

other music activities. For Year 12 especially, the 

term is very important with the completion of 

major works, Trial HSC exams and the finalisation 

of their assessment programs in coming weeks. 

Soon Year 8 will be making subject selections for 

2013. Prompt payment of accounts issued at the 

end of last term is appreciated to help us in the 

provision of resources for students. Any requests 

for financial assistance should be directed to the 

principal in confidence. If parents did not receive 

receipts for tax deductible fund contributions, 

please contact the front office. 

Last Term 

Principal 2013 – I have been humbled by the 

response to the announcement that I will be taking 

up a new position at North Sydney Girls’ High from 

Term 4 this year. As I said in my earlier email, this 

has been a very difficult decision but one that is 

consistent with my belief change is necessary for 

institutions and managers for long term benefits. 

This community has been exceptional in its 

support of me, staff and students, forging a 

powerful culture that has made Manly a leading 

school in the state. There will be opportunities for 

farewells through the term with my last official 

function being the Year 12 graduation in Term 4. 

As I said to students on the first assembly, this will 

be a normal busy Term 3 for all years. 

The School Education Director for the Peninsula 

Network, Mr Dean White, has initiated a 

consultation process with the school community 

seeking input on the qualities students, staff and 

parents want to see in a new principal. It is 

anticipated that the merit selection process will be 

conducted later this term. The following note from 

Bill Hawkins, P&C President, invites parents to be 

part of the consultation process: 

As you know, we now have the unfortunate task 

of finding a replacement for Mr Tomlin. In 

preparing the search, Dean White, School 

Education Director for the local network of 

schools, is seeking input on what the school 

community considers important criteria for the 

choice. He is consulting with students and staff 

and is also keen to hear from interested parents 

and care givers. The P&C Executive will be putting 

together a response for Dean, but we would 

welcome input from anyone with a particular 

view. If you would like to have your say on what 

we should be looking for in our new principal then 

please contact P&C President, Bill Hawkins via 

email (pelicans@pobox.com) or phone 0414 918 

___________________________________________________________________________________ 

Manly Selective Campus 

138 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 

Phone: 9905 3982 / Fax: 9905 7772 

Email: nbscmanlys‐h.school@det.nsw.edu.au 

P&C website: www.manlypandc.org.au

817 or any other member of the Executive. Any 

input would be considered in confidence and only 

a summary of all suggestions would be made 

public. It is important to get the ball rolling as 

soon as we can, so please respond by the end of 

next week (27th July). 

Music Ensembles at Principals’ Conference – a 

belated thank you must be extended to five 

students selected for a string quintet, Brian Liu 

(Year 11), Joshua Sun (Year 11), Noam Yaffe (Year 

10), Ella Seabrook (Year 10) and Erica Stewart 

(Year 10), and the members of the College Jazz 

Ensemble, for their performances at the annual 

conference of the Secondary Principals’ Council 

towards the end of last term. They received many 

commendations from principals across the state. 

SRC Night of Stars – this initiative of the SRC held 

on the second last Friday of term was a great 

success. The whole evening was organised and 

produced by students with staff providing only 

minimal supervision. The night proudly 

represented the talent and eclecticism of the 

student body as well as their promotion and 

organising abilities. Special thanks must go to the 

SRC students led by Owen Smith and Chris Owen 

and adjudicators Michael Regan, Kath and Jess 

Morrison and Mr George Cowan for their 

contributions to the night. 

Project Penguin – 30 Year 9 students were 

recognised at Taronga Zoo for their efforts in 

mentoring students from North Curl Curl Public 

School last term. The primary school students 

developed projects which built an awareness of 

how to preserve the penguin colonies of Sydney 

Harbour. Thanks to Ms Deb Rixon for co‐ordinating 

Manly Campus’ involvement in this program. 

Sydney North Dance Festival – the two ensemble 

groups who performed at the end of last term at 

the Glen Street Theatre maintained the fine 

reputation of school dance. Led by Chloe 

Woodward, Company and The Ensemble 

performed to an enthusiastic and discerning 

audience over a number of nights. Thanks to Ms 

Meg Tulk for helping in supervision during this 

festival. 

Principal’s Awards – my congratulations to those 

students who were recognised in the final edition 

of the newsletter at the end of last term. It is very 

pleasing to see so many students meeting quite 

strict criteria. The next formal recognition of 

student achievement will be in Term 4 with Year 

12 graduation and the school Presentation Night. A 

couple of omissions from last term to be noted 

include Simran Hingorani, Lauren Smith and 

Sabrina Agius (Year 11) and Giles Devaney (Year 

10). The ceremonies held this week recognise 

achievements from last semester and provide a 

fine start to the new term. Thanks to Ms Deb 

Rixon, Ms Cath Whalan, Ms Meg Tulk and office 

staff led by Judy Boylan for their co‐ordination 

behind the scenes. 

Enrolments 2013 – many parents can give first 

hand evidence of their experiences with Manly but 

interested parents from other schools may seek 

further information. “Meet the Principal” tours are 

conducted in Weeks 3 and 8 of term, although 

extra tours have been scheduled as the letters of 

offer for Year 7 2013 have been issued. The Annual 

School Report is available on the school website 

(www.manlyselective.nsw.edu.au) giving a 

detailed report of school performance and a 

chronicling of key events and achievements from 

previous years. 

Applications for enrolment in Years 8 – 12 are 

open to students outside the school. Forms are 

available from the front office or from the school 

website or 

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/7‐ 

12assessments/selective8_12.php. Applications 

need to be supported with as much objective 

evidence as possible including school reports, 

results from ICAS tests and competitions, NAPLAN 

results and any previous scores from selective 

tests. The closing date for applications is 31 st July 

2012. Any queries can be directed to the front 

office. 

Youth Parliament – in the holidays I was privileged 

to watch the YMCA Youth Parliament in the NSW 

State Legislative Assembly chamber. Kartik Shastri 

and Imogen D’Sousa (Year 10) were elected as 

government and opposition whips playing key 

roles in the parliament. They gave speeches on the 

environment, heritage and citizenship in the first 

two days and were very vocal in their 

representation of North Shore and Manly 

electorates respectively. The debates were 

informed, intelligent and well researched. 

Members of parliament briefed participants on 

parliamentary procedure and etiquette (!) as well 

as chairing sessions. The depth and strength of 

government school representation from across the 

state was especially significant. I was very assured 

by the calibre of this next generation of leaders, 

especially our two students. It was very pleasing to 

see Emily Leckie (Year 12 2011) returning as a

supporter having participated last year whilst in 

Year 12. 

This Week 

Year 12 Debating – congratulations are extended 

to the Year 12 debating team (Lachlan Peake, 

Amelia Loughland, Matthew Kearns and James 

Bailey) who defeated last year’s competition 

winners Smith’s Hill High this week putting them 

into the state final of this elite competition at 

Sydney University on the 3 rd August. This is the 

second year running Manly has been represented 

in the finals of the Year 12 competition with this 

particular team also making it to the finals of the 

Year 11 competition last year. 

Their debate this week on the Syrian crisis was 

superb. They demonstrated excellent knowledge, 

confidence, refinement of manner and intellectual 

acumen in their argument against a team that was 

equally accomplished. We wish them well in the 

final debate of their school career. Debaters from 

other years will be invited to watch the final 

debate. The opposing team was not yet been 

decided at the time of printing. 

Complementing this achievement is Matthew 

Kearns’ selection for the NSW Combined High 

Schools’ Debating team. This is an exceptional 

achievement. The CHS team consists of eight 

students from Sydney Boys’ High, Sydney Girls’ 

High, Penrith High, Smith’s Hill High and James 

Ruse High. They will be in training this term in 

preparation for three debates against the Archdale 

Representative Team, the Greater Public Schools’ 

Team and the Combined Associated Schools’ Team 

later in the term. Matt’s passion for contemporary 

issues and ideas will be richly rewarded with this 

commitment and will give him an even stronger 

skills base for debating at tertiary level. 

Student Exchanges (Brewarrina and Odawarra) – 

we welcome back students who participated in 

these two exchanges. Manly Council’s Odawarra 

program has been a wonderful support for so 

many local students in their knowledge of 

Japanese language and culture for both classwork 

and wider knowledge. This year’s participants Enzo 

Merriman, James Tamhane, Oliver Fahey, Leah 

Tolman (Year 9) and Jasmine Huang, Maggie 

Bullen, Anastasia Chan, Molly Gourley and Danielle 

Armour (Year 10) have given glowing reports to 

their Japanese teacher. The Warringah Council 

Youth Exchange program to Brewarrina provides a 

unique opportunity for urban students to 

experience first‐hand life in a remote 

predominantly indigenous community. The reports 

from Darcy Munce (Year 10) and Simran Hingorani 

(Year 11) later in this newsletter confirm the value 

of this experience. 

ICAS Computer Skills Competition – results for this 

competition have just become available. A very 

special congratulation must go to Daniel Martin 

(Year 7) who has achieved the top score for NSW 

and the ACT in this very demanding and 

prestigious competition. He will be receiving a 

UNSW medal for his outstanding achievement. The 

table below confirms the strength of the results: 

Year and no. of High Distinctions 

participants Distinctions 

7 (91) 6 12 

8 (91) 2 16 

9 (120) 7 0 

10 (115) 11 0 

Enviro‐Inspiro Student Competition – further 

congratulations must go to the student 

Environment Committee whose entry has received 

first place in this state competition. Aidan Molins 

(Year 11), Tom Warburton (Year 12) and Jack Lo 

Russo (Year 11) co‐ordinated much of this video 

entry focussing on better food packaging from the 

canteen, elimination of bottled water and 

composting practices. They have won for the 

Environment Committee $2500 to support these 

environmental initiatives and $500 as a reward for 

student involvement. 

NSW Band Championships – one of the key 

features of our school is the excellent band 

program that parallels the school curriculum and 

provides outstanding music experience for 

students. The next challenge will be the NSW 

School Band Championships to be held over this 

weekend at Norths (Cammeray) and UNSW. They 

rehearsed last Monday with the directors in lieu of 

their last day of holidays. We wish them all the 

best in this prestigious competition. 

Congratulations to: 

the College Netball team who have 

progressed to the state finals of the highly 

competitive knockout competition. We 

wish the team, coached by Ms Vicki Maggs 

from our school, all the best in their final 

games later this term. 

Angus McDonnell (Year 11) upon his 

selection to participate in the Army Cadet 

Overseas Exchange Program to South

Korea. Only 15 students were selected 

from across Australia for the exchange 

program with only five chosen for South 

Korea. This is a great honour and we wish 

him all the best in his adventures. 

Sita Paling (Year 10), Emily English, Abigail 

Marsh, Carman Stoddart and Elizabeth 

Grimmond (Year 12) who are all 

competing in the NSWCHS Cross Country 

State Carnival this Friday. We look forward 

to hearing of their results next week. 

Tiana Reid (Year 9) upon her selection to 

compete in the state surfing 

championships this week. We look forward 

to hearing of her success. 

Isabela Lawira‐Fernandez (Year 8) for her 

first place in the 13 years 20 th & 21 st 

Century piano section of the Northern 

Beaches Eisteddfod. 

James Lawira‐Fernandez (Year 12) for his 

Encouragement/Achievement Award in 

the finals of the UMT Roger Woodward 

competition. 

In this regular feature we like to recognize 

students who have achieved highly in school and 

community events, competitions and activities. 

Demonstrations of the school ethos of academic 

excellence, personal best and giving back to the 

community deserve to be recognized. Parents are 

invited to phone or email the school any 

achievements we may not be aware of for 

inclusion in The Weekly Pines. 

Brewarrina Exchange Experience – Darcy Munce 

It is difficult for me to put my exact emotions 

towards the Brewarrina Youth Exchange into 

coherent sentences because there are just so many 

important stories, contexts and consequences of 

these emotions. Nevertheless I have to try and 

express my gratitude and general happiness 

towards what I gained from the trip because of the 

way it personally affected me and changed my 

views on indigenous culture, outback Australia and 

youth in rural areas. 

Heading into this trip I had never experienced 

Aboriginal culture properly. Of course I had learnt 

about it in school and I understood about the 

dreamtime stories and basic philosophies but I had 

never seen it first‐hand. I think though, it is not the 

knowledge of indigenous culture that Brewarrina 

gives you that really matters, I think it is the way 

you can really feel the importance of the stories 

you get told and start to understand the 

significance of their culture within their local 

community that really sticks with you after you 

leave. 

This was particularly highlighted by one of my 

favourite moments from the trip in Gundabooka 

where as a group we all had a quiet moment of 

self‐reflection while our guide, Phillip, talked about 

Aboriginal beliefs and values. It was a moment 

that was surreal, sitting by ancient Aboriginal 

carvings and silently looking back on your past and 

thinking about your future. I left Gundabooka 

feeling enlightened and had so many new personal 

standards and cultural experiences to consider 

such as the notion of right and wrong, how there is 

no grey area between the two and any grey area 

you think exists is just you making an excuse for 

you to do something wrong. 

Having never been anywhere west of Dubbo, let 

alone as far west as Brewarrina, I had never 

properly experienced a country lifestyle. This 

involves many things including its laid back 

atmosphere and ‘no worries’ vibe but the thing 

that really stuck with me was the sense of 

community that you don’t feel anywhere around 

Sydney. On our first day in Brewarrina there was a 

funeral service in town and it really seemed like 

everyone from the Brewarrina area had attended 

the funeral and those who hadn’t stopped 

everything to honour the deceased as a procession 

of cars drove through the streets. 

On our visit to Lightning Ridge, we had to change 

our plans and remake our schedule because of 

another funeral being held in town. This meant 

that a lot of the places we were planning on 

visiting were closed during the morning hours 

exemplifying how tight‐knit the community is 

around these parts. Regardless of how close the 

community was within itself, it was also very 

accommodating to us ‘foreigners’ and I think this is 

also testament to the people we met. Trish and 

Barry treated us as long lost family, Cathy and 

Graham spoiled us incredibly and every other 

person we met greeted us with a friendly smile and 

made a point of making our stay as incredible as 

they could. 

One of the main things I was hoping to gain from 

this youth exchange was a fresh perspective on 

problems affecting youth in areas other than my 

own. I never could have imagined how privileged 

we are in the Northern Beaches. It was expected 

that in some ways youth would be disadvantaged

in Brewarrina due to the remoteness of the area 

and other defining socio‐economic factors but it 

was the small things that I noticed more than 

anything, the fact that the youngest football age 

group was under 14’s meaning children as young 

as 11 were playing against 14 year olds just to be 

able to play football. Or that local kids were forced 

to use a netball as both their netball, soccer ball 

and basketball, as silly and insignificant as these 

problems may seem, at first they are the types of 

problems you can’t really see or understand 

without having been there and met the youths that 

the problems affect. 

I couldn’t write as much as I have about the 

Brewarrina trip without mentioning and thanking 

Justin and Elizabeth for all the hard work they put 

into making the trip as successful as it was. I can 

honestly say that the trip would not have been as 

great had it not been for J‐dogs and Liz‐dogs. That 

thank you extends to anyone behind the scenes 

that I didn’t meet who helped organise the trip and 

last, but definitely not least, the other youth 

ambassadors who went. Thank you Tys, Megan, 

Simran, Holly and Rhiannon for being great people 

and helping make the trip an amazing experience 

that I will never forget. 

Brewarrina Exchange Experience – Simran 

Hingorani 

At school we see pictures showing us Australia’s 

varying landscapes, we hear stories telling us of 

the rich Aboriginal culture that is evident 

throughout the country but we never get to 

actually see the amazing diversity of scenery and 

customs that Australia offers. Well, that’s exactly 

what the Warringah Sister City exchange was to 

me, an amazing opportunity to soak up the sights, 

atmosphere and welcoming culture that 

Brewarrina, a town 820 km north‐west of Sydney 

presents. The process of applying, acceptance 

phone calls, meeting the fellow ambassadors and 

finally, departing from our coastal comforts, 

happened all in a space of 3 weeks. Looking back 

it’s a whirlwind of anxiousness, happiness and 

extreme excitement, I was even excited for the 12 

hour bus ride! 

The trip overall was such an amazing experience 

but here are a few of my highlights: 

 

 

 

Phillip, was so passionate about the land 

and hearing him tell the stories of his 

people was so captivating, not to mention 

he was almost a talking encyclopedia when 

it came to national parks! He asked us 

some challenging questions, and 

encouraged us to reflect on a spiritual 

level, making the unforgettable experience 

greatly enlightening. 

Disco ‐ at the Bre Youth Centre, we were 

lucky enough to be invited to their footy 

themed disco. This was so enjoyable 

because we got to spend a lot of time with 

the kids and I was so shocked by the 

number of talented dancers! Getting to be 

a part of the local community and being so 

easily welcomed meant so much to me, 

and I was sad to leave when we were 

rushed off in order to watch the State of 

Origin. The sadness was largely heightened 

by the end of the game. 

Fishing ‐ on our last day in town, we went 

down to a place called Four Mile Reserve 

to do some fishing with some help of the 

locals. I had never been fishing before and 

had always really wanted to, and even 

though the only thing I caught were the 

others’ hooks, I still had a really great time, 

and it was the perfect way to end our time 

in town. 

Campfires every night ‐ every night we’d 

often arrive back to Bokhara Hutz, our 

home for the week, exhausted and ready 

to crash. I loved being able to arrive every 

evening to the campfire. It was the perfect 

opportunity to reflect, get warm, and do 

whatever we wanted to. We also were 

lucky to meet some other travellers who 

sat by the campfire, and hearing their 

stories and plans for the future always left 

me feeling liberated and happy, not to 

mention they had the cutest and craziest 

dogs! It was nice to do things the natural 

way, not to be sitting by the heater and 

watching TV like I normally would be at 

home. Roasting marshmallows became the 

cherry on top of the cake of happiness that 

the campfires brought me! 

 

Gundabooka National Park ‐ just outside 

Bourke is a place called Gundabooka 

National Park, and if I had to pick an 

absolute highlight of the trip, I think it 

would be our visit to the park. Our guide, 

Overall, being able to go to Brewarrina as part of 

the Warringah Sister City was one of the best 

experiences of my life! We were able to foster such 

strong relationships with the local community and 

gain so much understanding of the land, and its

unique history. A massive part of the trip was being 

able to fully comprehend how profound Indigenous 

culture is, and how different life in Brewarrina is 

compared to my own. It seems that the things I 

easily take so much advantage of like going to the 

mall, movies, beach, are not available for the 

young children in Brewarrina and, because of this, 

perspective became an incredibly important part of 

the trip for me. Regardless, the community is of 

such high spirits, it’s amazing to witness the warm 

and inspirational people that are a part of it. I 

could not think of a better way to have spent a 

week of my school holidays and would recommend 

it to anyone and everyone who is looking for an 

incredibly memorable and fun‐filled experience. 

CAREER 

MATTERS 

New York University 

Abu Dhabi is looking 

for students for an 

evening of 

information about 

NYUAD to learn more about the curriculum, 

community of Abu Dhabi, financial support, and 

application process. Please reserve a place by 

emailing nyuad@bkk.iie.org with NYUAD Sydney 

Evening Information Session in the subject field. 

Place: Shangri‐La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, 

The Rocks. 

Date: Wednesday, July 25th 

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

UNSW Engineering Evening. Year 11 and 12 

students and their parents are invited to talk to 

current students and staff for presentations on the 

Engineering degree programs and student life as 

well as a Q&A session just for parents. Speakers 

will include representatives from the Faculty, 

Admissions, Scholarships, plus alumni and current 

students. 

Important Details 

Date: Wednesday July 25, 2012 

Time: 6pm ‐ 8pm 

Venue: Scientia, UNSW Kensington Campus 

Book your seats now via the online registration 

form. For more information contact Kate Stead at 

eng.faculty@unsw.edu.au. 

Careers Talk next Tuesday will be on a career as 

an ACTUARY. This should be of interest to 

students who are very strong in Maths. It will be 

in room 209 at lunchtime. 

Principal 

Careers in Banking and Finance. The Co‐op 

Program in conjunction with the UNSW School of 

Banking and Finance will be holding an Information 

Evening on Thursday 26 July at UNSW for students 

interested in undertaking the Bachelor of 

Commerce (Co‐op) in Banking & Finance. The 

information evening will be held from 6:30pm – 

8:00pm in the Central Lecture Block at UNSW 

(Map Ref E19). Please click here for more detailed 

information. 

BlueScope Steel Cadetships. Cadetships are 

available in 2013 in the areas of Chemical, 

Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and Mechatronics 

Engineering, Procurement and Shared Services, 

Human Resources, and Chemistry. 

To be eligible for a cadetship you must be

completing Year 12 in 2012 (or have already 

completed) and are planning to undertake a 

Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering or IT at the 

University of Wollongong. 

Applications close August 31st. 

http://cadets.bluescopesteel.com/home/australia 

n‐cadetships/brighter‐future/brighter‐future 

CIB Accounting Cadetships. Cadetships are 

offered to students who have recently, or are 

about to, complete their HSC. Cadets will be able 

to attend a combination of full‐time or part‐time 

university while undergoing on‐the‐job training. 

Positions available in Parramatta, Sydney and 

Penrith. Applications open now online. 

http://www.cibaccountants.com.au/employment 

The Premier’s ANZAC Memorial Scholarships 

2013. Up to twenty scholarships will be awarded 

in 2013 to students in Years 9 or 10 (in 2012). The 

students will visit significant overseas sites 

associated with Australia's participation in wars 

with all costs covered by the scholarship. 

Application forms will be sent to school principals 

by Friday 10 August 2012. Applications are due 

from Principals by Friday 17th August. 

Contact (02) 9244 5008 or 

awards@det.nsw.edu.au for more information. 

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/what‐weoffer/awards‐scholarships‐andgrants/scholarships/anzac‐memorial‐scholarships 

Macquarie University Physics Careers Night. 

Learn about potential careers in physics, photonics 

and astronomy. Graduates from Macquarie 

University will share their knowledge from a range 

of organisations and careers. 

Bookings are essential, RSVP to 

carol.mcnaught@mq.edu.au or (02) 9850 8911. 

Wednesday 12th September, 6pm to 8:30pm. 

Building E7B, Room 100, Macquarie University, 

Macquarie Park, Sydney. 

http://www.science.mq.edu.au/news_and_events 

/events2/public_events/physics_careers_night 

Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize 

Annual Water Science Competition for high school 

students between the ages of 14 and 19. Students 

must develop a practical water research project 

aimed at improving quality of life and the 

environment. Prizes include a return flight to 

Stockholm, accommodation to participate in a 

one‐week cultural exchange program, and a 

chance to represent Australia in the international 

Stockholm Junior Water Prize. 

Entries due by 30th November 2012. 

http://www.awa.asn.au/Australian_Stockholm_Ju 

nior_Water_Prize.aspx 

Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship. The 

Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship aims to 

encourage others to help serve their country and 

fellow men and women. Since 1990 the 

scholarship has awarded more than four million 

dollars to ninety‐six young Australians. The 

scholarship is available to any Australian student 

undertaking a three or four year course of study 

approved by the foundation at any of the following 

institutions: 

• Australian National University – ACT 

• Flinders University of South Australia – SA 

• University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy 

Campus) – SA 

• Roseworthy Residential College – SA 

• University of New England – NSW 

• University of South Australia – SA 

• Marcus Oldham College – VIC 

• University of Cambridge ‐ UK 

Applications open Monday 10th December 2012 

and close Friday 4th January 2013. 

http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/ 

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust 

(AVCAT). AVCAT is a national independent charity 

helping the children and grandchildren of exservice 

men and women to a better future through 

higher education. Expressions of interest are now 

being accepted with applications opening on the 

18 August and closing on the 31 October. 

To be eligible for a scholarship you must be a child 

or grandchild of a person with operational service, 

or three or more years continuous full‐time other 

service with the Australian Army, Navy or Air 

Force. 

Environmental Science and Marine Biology 

Careers forum 2012. UTS:Science School of the 

Environment, in conjunction with the UTS Careers 

Service, is holding an Environmental Careers 

Forum so that students can get information about 

the different types of careers that exist in this 

diverse field. Employers will talk about career 

opportunities and how to “get a foot in the door” 

and you’ll hear from UTS graduates and current 

students about their experiences in the workplace 

as interns, volunteers and researchers. Career 

advisers and science teachers are welcome to 

attend. RSVP by Monday 30 July to Marea 

Martlew. 

When: Wednesday 1 August 

Time: 5pm – 9pm, doors open at 4.30pm 

Location: CB02.4.11 – UTS City campus, Building 2, 

Level 4, Room 11

UTS Science in Focus: The Fingerprint Detection 

(R)Evolution. Looking at the past, present and 

future of fingerprint detection in crime 

investigations. 

Dr Xanthe Spindler goes through the history, 

techniques, methods, applications and technology 

that continue to change the future of fingermark 

detection in solving crimes. 

Date: Friday 17 August 2012 

Time: 6:00pm ‐ 8:00pm, 6pm drinks for 6:30pm 

start. Concludes at 7:45pm 

Location: The Great Hall, UTS Building 1, Level 5 

Audience: All Welcome 

RSVP: Register now. 

Reminder. 

Immunisation day next Thursday 26 July will be for 

Year 7 chickenpox, Year 7 Hpv dose 2, and Year 10 

Diptheria,Tetanus and Pertussis. These will involve 

boys and girls. 

S Copp 

Careers Adviser 

Selective School Vacancies 8‐12 

Vacancies may occur in selective high schools in 

Years 8 to 12. Students seeking placement in a 

selective high school in Years 8 to 12 in 2013 are 

required to apply to the selective high school 

from 26 June 2012. 

Students can apply for up to four selective high 

schools using the standard application packages 

available for download from 

the http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/7‐ 

12assessments/selective8_12.php and from 

selective high schools, school education group 

offices and Bankstown, Bridge Street 

and Blacktown state offices. 

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2012 

CANTEEN NEWS 

Welcome to all our ongoing 

and new canteen volunteers 

for Term 3! We look forward 

to working with you this year 

to provide fresh, nutritious 

and good‐value food to all the 

students and staff at Manly. For canteen menu and 

prices, please follow the link to the canteen on the 

P&C website: 

http://manlypandc.org.au/?page_id=20 

Volunteers Required! 

We have had a number of volunteers drop out this 

term, so we would welcome any new volunteers, 

especially for Thursdays and Fridays. If you are 

interested, please call Mel during school hours on 

9939 7835 or download and fill out the form on 

the canteen page of the P&C website. No 

experience is necessary, Mel and Brenda will train 

you in everything you need to know and your 

commitment of a few hours a month or term gives 

you a great opportunity to make new friends, 

catch up on the gossip, slot in meetings at school 

and meet your children’s friends! 

Canteen Committee Meeting 

The Canteen Committee meeting is held second 

Wednesday of every term. We welcome new 

members to discuss canteen ideas and issues. Our 

next meeting will be held on Wednesday 27 July at 

7.30pm at Brookvale Pub (meet near fireplace). 

All Welcome! 

CANTEEN 

ROSTER 

• Monday: Sandy Cai; Val McHale 

• Tuesday: Pero Polovineo, Anna Rushton 

• Wednesday: Jenni Grimmond, Carol Still, 

Carolyn Smith, Samantha Lumsdaine 

• Thursday: Carolyn Koch, Anna Gowan, Sze 

Lim 

• Friday: Renate Jaegar, Jen Webster

BANDS OF MANLY 

SELECTIVE CAMPUS 

SWO playing at Opera House 

On Sunday 24 June, SWO 

performed at the Australian 

International Music Festival 

Opening Concert at Sydney 

Opera House. This 

event, organised by World 

Projects, featured leading ensembles from China, 

Singapore, New Zealand and interstate. When a 

touring group from China had to withdraw, World 

Projects asked SWO to step in. With just two 

week’s notice, Mark Brown led the players through 

a performance filled with vibrancy. Showcasing 

the talent of the overall wind orchestra, the 

audience was treated to featured performances by 

Jeremy Lloyd on Baritone, and our three 

trumpeters ‐ James Power, James Stoddard and 

Darcy Munce. All the parents and supporters in 

the audience felt very proud of the Manly 

students. 

Band Diary Dates 

Term 3 

School Band Festival 21‐22 July – Times for the 

arrivals of bands in the School Band Festival are 

below: 

• Saturday 21 July, University of NSW‐ 

SWO‐ Arrive 2.45pm 

• Sunday 22nd July, University of NSW – 

CB‐ Arrive 10.00 am 

WE‐Arrive Noon 

BB‐‐Arrive 5.15 pm 

SB‐Arrive 6.15 pm 

• Sunday 12 August at Norths, 12 Abbott St, 

Cammeray – JO‐ Arrive 1.00 pm 

• City to Surf Fundraiser – Sunday 12 

August 

• Committee Meeting – Monday 13 August 

‐ 7pm Executive Committee 8pm everyone 

• Arts Unit , Con High and WE concert – 

Monday 20 August – Verbrugghen Hall 

• Musicale – Premiere concert ‐ Friday 14 

September 

• Intermediate Bands tour: 17‐21 

September – WE, BB, SE 

• Assembly – Farewell to Year 12 – Friday 

21 September – SB. 

Band web site 

For current information go to the band website at 

http://manlypandc.org.au/?page_id=34 

The website has been revamped and has an 

excellent up‐to‐date calendar in it. 

Band Names 

Concert (Wind) Band Stream: 

SWO~Symphonic Wind Orchestra; WE~Wind 

Ensemble; CB~Concert Band; 

Stage Stream: 

JO~Jazz Orchestra; BB~Big Band; SB~Stage Band; 

Improvisation Stream: 

IS ~ImproShop 

String Ensemble~SE 

Chamber Orchestra~CO 

P&C WORKING BEE 

WORKING BEE 

Sunday 19th August 

9:00am – 1pm 

followed by a “Thank you” 

Sausage Sizzle & Drink 

The P&C Committee would welcome the 

assistance from students & parents on this day 

with the tidying up of bushland along Harbord & 

Headland Rds, and a few other small gardening 

jobs. Please watch The Weekly Pines over the 

coming weeks for further updates and the types of 

tools we would like you to bring along. 

For catering & planning purposes, please email 

David Nord (dnord@optusnet.com.au) to confirm 

your attendance.

CALENDAR TERM 3, 2012 

WEEK 2B 

Monday, 23 July Year 12 & Y11 Maths Accelerants assessment free period 

Monday, 23 July School Captain and SRC senior coordinators nominations close at recess 

Monday, 23 July Years 7‐10 SRC nominations close at recess 

Monday, 23 July Year 7 Scripture Period 2 

Tuesday, 24 July Year 12 & Y11 Maths Accelerants assessment free period 

Tuesday, 24 July Careers Talk Institute of Actuaries‐Lunchtime 

Wednesday, 25 July Year 12 & Y11 Maths Accelerants assessment free period 

Wednesday, 25 July School Captain nominee Interviews, P1 & 2 in Principal's meeting room 

Thursday, 26 July Years 10‐12 Australian National Chemistry Quiz 

Thursday, 26 July Year 12 & Y11 Maths Accelerants assessment free period 

Thursday, 26 July Years 7 & 10 Immunisation, Library, periods 1‐4 

Friday, 27 July 

Year 12 & Y11 Maths Accelerants assessment free period 

Friday, 27 July Year 9 High Resolves pds. 1 ‐ 2 

Friday, 27 July 

I Cubed@Manly Forum ‐ Common Room Lunch. "Science, ethics and humanism" ‐ guest speaker Ian 

Bryce to present. 

WEEK 3A 

Monday, 30 July Year 7 Scripture Period TBA 

Monday, 30 July Touring Vocal Ensemble Ryde Eisteddfod ‐ night performance (TBC) 

Monday, 30 July Trial HSC 

Monday, 30 July Year 7 Scripture Period 1 

Tuesday, 31 July 



Wednesday, 1 August 




Thursday, 2 August 


Friday, 3 August 


Monday, 6 August 




Tuesday, 7 August 

Tuesday, 7 August 








Saturday, 11 August 


Touring Vocal Ensemble Ryde Eisteddfod ‐ night performance (TBC) 

ICAS English competition 

Trial HSC 

Year 9 & 10 Elective Music to Angel Place for Arts North Secondary combined choir rehearsal and 

concert 

Trial HSC 

School tours with Principal, 9:30 am (bookings essential via office) 

P&C Meeting, 7:30 in Staff Common Room 

Years 7‐10 Australian Mathematics Competition 

Trial HSC 

24/7 film incursion, all day 

Trial HSC 

WEEK 4B 

Year 7 Gala Day (+ Y9 coaches) 

Trial HSC 

Years 9‐11 French & Japanese Language Certificates Week 

Year 11 Italian assessment task, writing & reading 

Trial HSC 


Trial HSC 


Trial HSC 


Trial HSC 

Year 12 Major Project Day 


BAND: City to Surf fundraiser 

WEEK 5A 

Year 7 Scripture Period TBA

Monday, 13 August Back‐up Year 7 Gala Day (+ Y9 coaches) 

Monday, 13 August Band Committee Meeting 

Monday, 13 August Year 8 Science Week Techno Museum 

Monday, 13 August Food Tech incursion‐ all day: TAS display preparation, Room 220 

Monday, 13 August Year 7 Scripture Period 2 

Tuesday, 14 August Year 8 Science Week Techno Museum 

Tuesday, 14 August Years 7 & 8 SRC Elections, P2 & 4, in common room 

Wednesday, 15 August Year 8 Science Week Techno Museum 

Wednesday, 15 August Year 9 (2013) Elective Choice Information Evening, 7pm in hall 

Wednesday, 15 August Year 9 High resolves 

Thursday, 16 August Year 8 Science Week Techno Museum 

Thursday, 16 August Years 10‐12 Music "Meet the Music" SSO Concert Series @ Opera House, 6.30 ‐8.30 

Thursday, 16 August Years 9 & 10 SRC, Speeches and elections in common room, P2 & 4 

Thursday, 16 August Band: College IJ @ Vietnam Vets Day Ceremony at Cenotaph, Manly 

Friday, 17 August Year 12 Chemistry excursion to the Australian National Maritime Museum 

Friday, 17 August Year 8 Science Week Techno Museum 

WEEK 6B 

Sunday, 19 August P&C Working Bee, 9am‐1pm, followed by Thank You sausage sizzle and drinks 

Monday, 20 August Year 7 Scripture Period TBA 

Monday, 20 August Year 10 interview week 

Monday, 20 August Year 9 (2013) subject selections due to DPMS 

SRC Captains elections; nominees for Captains and Vice Captains to deliver speeches to years 10 and 

Monday, 20 August 11 in period 1 in school hall, followed by voting. Year 11 to hear speeches from SRC co‐ordinator 

nominees; voting to follow in period 2 

Monday, 20 August School Captain nominee's speeches to Years 8 and 9, school hall, P4. Voting (is optional) to follow 

Monday, 20 August Band Combined Concert (evening) with Con High and Arts Unit @ Verbruggen Hall ‐ time tbc 


Tuesday, 21 August Year 10 interview week 

Tuesday, 21 August Year 10 Elective Music Night‐performance of small ensemble pieces, after school in hall 

Wednesday, 22 August Year 10 interview week 

Wednesday, 22 August Year 9 Baroque and Classical performance evening, 6‐9pm, hall 

Wednesday, 22 August 2013 SRC announced on assembly 

Thursday, 23 August Year 10 interview week 

Thursday, 23 August Year 8 High Resolves (p2 onwards) plus 28 Year 10 Leaders, in hall 

Thursday, 23 August Year 11 Japanese in class Listening assessment (period 2) 

Friday, 24 August Band: Jazz Night, Hall 

Friday, 24 August Year 10 interview week 

Friday, 24 August Pinestock from recess (10.50am) to the end of lunch (1.40pm) 

WEEK 7A 

Monday, 27 August Year 7 Scripture Period TBA 


Tuesday, 28 August Year 11 Drama Production: 6.30 pm, Performance Space 

Wednesday, 29 August CAPA art exhibition, 5pm ‐ 9pm. Opening @ 7pm. 

Thursday, 30 August CAPA exhibition, hall, 5‐9pm 

Thursday, 30 August CAPA art exhibition 9am ‐3pm (school hall) 

Friday, 31 August Pinestock wet weather backup day 

WEEK 8B 

Monday, 3 September Year 7 Scripture Period TBA 

Monday, 3 September Year 12 HSC Music Composition and Musicology essays due by 9am 

Monday, 3 September Year 11 Interview week 

Monday, 3 September Year 11 and Year 10 accelerants VOR free week

Monday, 3 September Year 7 Scripture Period 2 

Tuesday, 4 September Year 11 Interview week 

Tuesday, 4 September Year 11 and Year 10 accelerants VOR free week 

Tuesday, 4 September SRC Induction, 8.15am, in hall 

Tuesday, 4 September Year 8 Mathematics accelerants (prospective) meeting in Common Room, 6:00pm 

Wednesday, 5 September Year 11 Interview week 

Wednesday, 5 September Year 11 and Year 10 accelerants VOR free week 

Wednesday, 5 September School tours with Principal, 9:30 am (bookings essential via office) 

Wednesday, 5 September P&C Meeting, 7:30 in Staff Common Room 

Thursday, 6 September CHS Athletics Carnival at Homebush 

Thursday, 6 September Year 11 Interview week 

Thursday, 6 September Year 11 and Year 10 accelerants VOR free week 

Thursday, 6 September Preliminary HSC Music exams in hall, all day 

Thursday, 6 September HSC Economics Seminar 

Friday, 7 September CHS Athletics Carnival at Homebush 

Friday, 7 September Year 11 Interview week 

Friday, 7 September Year 11 and Year 10 accelerants VOR free week 

Saturday, 8 September CHS Athletics Carnival at Homebush 

WEEK 9A 

Monday, 10 September Band: Arts Unit/Con/MSC concert @ Con TBC 


Monday, 10 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams (all week: shared classes in afternoon timeslot ‐ not Cromer) 

Tuesday, 11 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Wednesday, 12 

September 

Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Thursday, 13 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Thursday, 13 September Year 9 High Resolves 

Friday, 14 September Band: Musicale at The Independent (half day & evening) 

Friday, 14 September Year 8 (2013) Language choices due 

Friday, 14 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

WEEK 10B 

Monday, 17 September Band: WE, BB, SE tour 


Monday, 17 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Tuesday, 18 September Band: WE, BB, SE tour 

Tuesday, 18 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Wednesday, 19 

September 

Band: WE, BB, SE tour 

Wednesday, 19 

September 

Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Wednesday, 19 

September 

Years 9 & 10 ILP Celebration Day in Common Room & Social Science Rooms 

Thursday, 20 September Band: WE, BB, SE tour 

Thursday, 20 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams 

Friday, 21 September Band: WE, BB, SE tour 

Friday, 21 September Band: Concert Band @ Year 12 farewell 

Friday, 21 September LAST DAY TERM 3 

Friday, 21 September Term 4 resumes Monday 8 October (staff & students) 

Friday, 21 September Year 12 Farewell ceremonies

TERM 3 

Week 

1C 

2D 

3A 

4B 

MSC CANTEEN ROSTER T3 2012 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

16-Jul-12 17-Jul-12 18-Jul-12 19-Jul-12 20-Jul-12 

PUPIL FREE DAY Alison Hulton Nancy Heywood Catherine King Sandra Salmon 

Renata Brown Helena Nobs Leeanne Ngawhika Donna Tivey 

Margo Joyner (1/2 day) Christine Drake Hye Han Hwei-Choo Soh 

Meredyth Irvine* Angela Fong-Clark Anja Agius Margaret Martin* 

23-Jul-12 24-Jul-12 25/07/2012 COMM MTG 

26-Jul-12 27-Jul-12 

Anne-Marie Greene Pero Polovineo Jenni Grimmond Carolyn Koch (1/2 day) Deb Middleton* 

Sandy Cai Jane Jewell Carol Still Anna Gowan* Renate Jaegar 

Val McHale Anna Rushton* Carolyn Smith Sze Lim Jen Webster 

Ann Collins 

Samantha Lumsdaine* 

30-Jul-12 31-Jul-12 01-Aug-12 02-Aug-12 03-Aug-12 

Sibila Thompson Sanja Vidaic Kim Healy Sarah Jones Kath Obern 

Diane Perry Shan Withnell (1/2 day) Alison Tourle Cynthia Leung Lee Wye 

Ana Kardum Sharon Nolan Maggie Leung Evan van Leeuwen (1/2 day) Deanna Parsons 

Cate McPhee 

06-Aug-12 07-Aug-12 08-Aug-12 09-Aug-12 10-Aug-12 

Linda Nord Arlene Jackson Deryn Bliss Ann Perks Sheenagh Rides 

Maggi Smith Deborah Miller Jo Costa Craig Bentley Maria Sammut 

Jo Blagg Paula Beattie * Majella O’Brien Angela Qiang Rozanna Lee* 

5C 

6D 

7E 

8A 

9B 

10C 


Kirsty Almond Alison Hulton Nancy Heywood Catherine King Sandra Salmon 

Geanette Harris Renata Brown Helena Nobs Leeanne Ngawhika Donna Tivey 

April Rowe* Margo Joyner (1/2 day) Christine Drake Hye Han Hwei-Choo Soh 

Meredyth Irvine* Angela Fong-Clark Anja Agius Jennifer Ure* 


Anne-Marie Greene Pero Polovineo Jenni Grimmond Carolyn Koch (1/2 day) Louise Clark* 

Sandy Cai Jane Jewell Carol Still Salliann Vine* Amanda Rummery-Hoy 

Val McHale Margarite Kraft* Carolyn Smith Sze Lim Renate Jaegar 

Robyn Valentine* 


Peter Reilly* Janet Hope * Lucy Teng* Veronica Vare* Nicole McLeod* 

Ann Collins Julie Separovich * Emily Liang* Jana Gashi* Heather Allan* 

Amanda Dee* Julie McDonald * Val Braun* Elana Roseth* Sue Lumb* 

Jen Webster 

03-Sep-12 04-Sep-12 05-Sep-12 06-Sep-12 07-Sep-12 

Sibila Thompson Sanja Vidaic Kim Healy Sarah Jones Kath Obern 

Sharon Egger Shan Withnell (1/2 day) Alison Tourle Cynthia Leung Lee Wye 

Ana Kardum Sharon Nolan Maggie Leung Evan van Leeuwen (1/2 day) Deanna Parsons 

Catherine Santos* 

Cate McPhee 


Linda Nord Arlene Jackson Deryn Bliss Ann Perks Sheenagh Rides 

Maggi Smith Deborah Miller Jo Costa Craig Bentley Maria Sammut 

Jo Blagg Andromeda Chiu* Majella O’Brien Angela Qiang Robyn Latimer* 

Sally Rorke* 


Kirsty Almond Alison Hulton Nancy Heywood Catherine King Sandra Salmon 

Geanette Harris Renata Brown Helena Nobs Leeanne Ngawhika Donna Tivey 

Isabelle Dreyer* Meredyth Irvine* Christine Drake Hye Han Hwei-Choo Soh 

Angela Fong-Clark Anja Agius Margaret Martin* 

Updated 18/07/2012

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