Manly Selective Campus

Year 8, 9 and 10 High Resolves
Before we leap into the fantasy of this
year’s musical, re‐live the magic of
Beauty & the Beast.
Stephen Rutherford and Lachlan
McCubbin have produced a fine DVD of
this production and you are invited to a
screening on Thursday afternoon 17
February, from 3:30, in the staff
common room.
For a donation of $30 (which will go to
refurbishing the new performance
space) you can also get a copy of the
DVD.
You must rsvp for catering purposes
(we will provide a light afternoon tea).
Phone Judy in the office on 9905 3982
or email Judy.Boylan@det.nsw.edu.au
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INVITATION
FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
OF YEAR 10
WHEN:
WHERE:
7pm, Wednesday
16 February 2011
SCHOOL HALL
This is a most important evening for all Year
10 parents and students.
Agenda items include:
Basic Requirements for the
School Certificate
Assessment Requirements
School Expectations
Important dates
Tips for success (experiences from
past students)
Manly Selective Campus School
Certificate Medallions
After the School Certificate
organisation
Meg Tulk
Deputy Principal
Senior School
MSC has a strong cross curricula program which
provides opportunities for students to learn about
their responsibilities as citizens, both locally and
globally. They develop their understanding of
concepts such as collective identity, justice, ethics,
conflict resolution and collective action are
encouraged to use a variety of subject based skills
in advocating for social improvement. The final
goal of the program is to have students participate
in a group action project to effect positive social
change.
In 2011, Year 8 will participate in a two day High
Resolves program on the 3 rd June and 19 th August.
Last year, this program was extremely successful
and thought provoking, especially when students
were challenged to reflect on notions of inequity
through participation in an Oxfam style banquet.
Our students were praised highly by the
presenters for their maturity and engagement as
well as their intelligent, articulate responses. Their
work has even been used as models for other
schools.
Year 9 will now embark on a more adventurous
global leadership program where they will
continue to develop their understanding of
citizenship and justice through an initial program
which focuses on negotiation, decision making and
advocacy skills. They will even have a taste of the
dynamics of international negotiations. Finally, in
groups Year 9 will work with the High Resolves
organization and members of staff to determine,
manage and deliver a project which “makes a
difference.” The journey will begin on the 17 th and
18 th February.
As in 2010, this year 25 Year 10 students will have
an opportunity to act as leaders of Year 8 groups in
the Year 8 High Resolves program as well as attend
the High Resolves Global Summit which is held at a
University in Sydney.
In 2012, the High Resolves program will see
another dimension where selected and interested
students from this year’s Year 9 will participate in a
community action project. More about this as the
year progresses but it will be a fabulous
opportunity for students to really develop efficacy
in engagement with community and global issues.
‐ Lyndall Hutton
(Head Teacher Teaching and Learning)