The Weekly Pines - Manly Selective Campus

Principal:
Mr David Tomlin
Manly Selective Campus
Academic Excellence Personal Best
Giving Back to the Community
138 Abbott Road
North Curl Curl 2099
Phone: 9905 3982 Fax: 9905 7772
email: nbscmanlys-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
P&C website: www.manlypandc.org.au
Deputy Principals:
Ms Meg Tulk, Senior School
Ms Josie O'Donnell, Junior School
The Weekly Pines
11 May 2007 – Newsletter No. 12
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
GP Visits – our thanks to the 14 local GPs
who visit schools annually on a voluntary basis
to talk with Year 11 students in an uninhibited
manner about matters relating to personal
development. The feedback they get is very
important and the advice they give our
students is invaluable. The program, organised
by the Manly Warringah Division of General
Practice Ltd, is an excellent example of the
quality of the relationship between the school
and the community. Thanks to Mr Rendell for
his organisation of the day.
Assessments – the SNAP test for Maths was
conducted very successfully this week as was
the Science Competition. It is a pleasure to
overhear students discussing what their
respective responses were as they walked
down the corridor after the tests!
Athletics Carnival – congratulations to
Hunter, the winning house from last week’s
carnival and congratulations to the age
champions listed later in this bulletin. The
students who were the helpers during the day
will be rewarded for their giving to the
community.
Principal for a Day – Mr Mark Ella, past
captain of the Australian Rugby Union team
and Senior partner in Horton Ella Marketing,
will be the Principal for a Day on Wednesday
16 th May. Mark is an exemplary role model for
students who has been awarded the Member
of the Order of Australia Medal in 1983, and
was Young Australian of the Year in 1982. He
has been inducted in the Australian Sports Hall
of Fame and the International Rugby Hall of
Fame. Mark is a passionate advocate for
social justice and self determination of
Aboriginal Australians.
During his visit he will be addressing the
school on assembly, speaking with some
groups of students in relation to sports training
and psychology, meeting staff and parents
who have booked in for the monthly school
tour! He is very pleased to give of his time for
the school and I am confident that our students
will be rewarded by this experience.
School Musical “The Fiddler on the Roof” –
preparations are well underway for a huge
spectacle this year. Students, teachers and
parents have already begun rehearsing,
making costumes and sets on Sundays as well
as other times. The level of involvement
reflects the school spirit, including past
students who have come back to help in
direction, music and set making.
Please make sure you make a note in your
diaries for one of three evening performances
or two matinees from Wednesday 13 th June
2007. Booking details through the front office
will follow later.
Tax Deductible Building and Public Library
Funds – the school established these ATO
approved funds in 2006 to provide an
opportunity for parents to donate money to
support resourcing for the library and learning
centre as well as building maintenance and
future capital works. Last term I presented to
the community some of the potential and
scope for technology in education as well as
progress made in building work and a vision

for the future. The response from parents was
very supportive, with a number of parents
offering their assistance to further refine a
blueprint for the future.
The funds mentioned above are vital to see
this vision being realised. They are
administered by committees including parent
representatives and are steadily growing. I
would encourage parents to consider financial
support through these before the end of the
financial year to help improve the learning
environment of current and future generations
of students. Donations can be organised
through the front office with appropriate
receipting for the ATO issued before the end of
June.
Amnesty Group – I am very pleased to see
that a group of students in the school is
starting an Amnesty International support
group which will establish links with this
wonderful organisation but also help develop
their awareness of the wider world and issues
of social and political justice. We hope to hear
more of their activities later.
Year Assemblies – next week there will be a
series of meetings with all years to celebrate
successes, share ideas and contribute to
school life. These assemblies are conducted
by the SRC representatives and provide
excellent opportunities for formal recognition of
student achievement. Year 12 will follow up
their meeting this week with session in stress
management.
Warning notice – parents are advised that
reports have been given to the school of a
male in a white van exhibiting anti social
behaviour in the local area. Students have
been advised to be aware and report any
incidences that may occur.
Bundanon Art Camp – we wish students
attending the art camp to Bundanon on the
Shoalhaven River a very productive
experience and look forward to seeing the
results of their workshops.
Congratulations to:
- Year 10 music students who performed
many items at their music night this
week. To see the curriculum
demonstrated as performance helps
ensure relevance and interest. Thanks
to Mr Boyd for his coordination of the
night.
David Tomlin
YEAR 10 MUSIC EVENING
Congratulations to all Year 10 Music students
on the wonderful variety of music presented at
your first concert of the year. This very
talented group played mainly classical and
baroque pieces, so the audience was treated
to the musical beauty of such composers as
Bach, mixed with the occasional more modern
composition.
From violin, to timpani, to saxophone and flute
Year 10 students demonstrated their skills on
many different instruments to the delight of a
most appreciative audience.
Many thanks to Mr Malcolm Boyd, Year 10
Music teacher, for co-ordinating this event but
most special thanks to the following
performers:
Eliza Goetze (Flute); Nathan Cosford
(Clarinet); Phillip Day (Clarinet); Laura Muir
(Clarinet); Hamish Clarke (Trumpet); Dylan
Barber (Saxophone); Marcus Soloman
(Guitar); Dylan Rogers (Tuba); Naomi
Leviton (Violin); Stephanie Jack (Vocal);
Samantha Cooper (Guitar); Nicholas
McLachlan (Guitar); Stefan Peric (Piano);
Anthony Poon (Piano); Steven Trikoulis
(Timpani); Bailey Payten (Guitar); Ryan
Tonkin (Piano); Blake Walmsley (Bass
Guitar); Luke Buizen (Trombone);
Madeline Baker (Flute); Amy Zhang
(Piano).
Sensei says
2007 Japan Trip meeting
Japan study tour students
must attend weekly meeting
every Monday 2 nd half lunch
at room 032.
Find your own view of Japan!
19 Full and partial Scholarships for high school
students (aged between 15 to 18) in Australia
to fulfill their Japanese dreams!
Register online:
http://www.afs.org.au/aus_en/focus_on/start_p
rocess/high_school or call 1300 131 736.
Exchange Programmes
Information and brochures on other student
exchange programmes is also now available
from the LOTE staff room. Challenge yourself
to an overseas adventure!

Phrase of the week
Phrase of the week No 8:
Sumimasen. (Sue me ma sen): Excuse me,
I’m Sorry.
LOTE (Japanese)
SPORT NEWS
The school athletics carnival held on 4 th was a
resounding success. Congratulations to
students and staff for a pleasant day if not hot
day.
The final point score was very close with
Phillip and Hunter neck and neck for most of
the day. Throughout most of the day Phillip
was ever so slightly ahead. The final point
score has Hunter receiving first place with a
score of 691. Phillip was a very close second
with a ten point difference, on 681. Macquarie
was in third place with 598 points, followed
closely by Bligh on 574. All houses are to be
congratulated on their team spirit and once
again on their ‘dress’ sense. There was an
‘improvement’ in taste with regard to attire as
displayed by the students.
Age champions are:
Girls
12
years
13
years
14
years
15
years
16
years
17+
years
Kate Hobbs 12
years
Bronte 13
Richardson years
Regina San 14
Juan
years
Olivia
15
Christmas years
Claire
16
McAuley years
Katie Trahair 17+
years
Boys
Brae
Fisher
Reece
Hodge
Sam Hall
Chris Ellis
Norman
Ruan
Gabriel
McCarthy
The students selected for the Zone Carnival
will be published by the end of the month.
Final practice for grade sport will be 16 th May
2007 with non-grade sport being finalised.
Students participating in non-grade sport are
reminded to hand in their sport choices by
Wednesday 16 May. These are made on a first
come basis.
Grade Sport starts on 23 rd May 2007, with
boys being away to Narrabeen. The sports
draw will be published next week.
CAREER UPDATE
HONEYWELL ENGINEERING SUMMER
SCHOOL 2007 application forms have arrived.
This event runs from 2/12/07 – 7/12/07 and
costs $585 which covers accommodation, food
and all activities. The program is for students
entering Year 12 in 2008 and the application
must include a copy of the most recent school
report. See me if interested.
MEDICAL RESEARCH CAREER SEMINAR
will be held on 7 June 2007 at the Powerhouse
Museum from 10am-12noon. There is limited
seating so book early – Dr Andrew Brown
9385 2005.
ANU – discuss your options with a world class
Uni on Saturday 16 June 10am-3pm at Four
Points By Sheraton, Darling Harbour, 161
Sussex Street, Sydney. Open Day in
Canberra is 25 August.
GAP 2008 – Applications close Friday 18 May.
See me if interested.
MACQUARIE UNI – ENGINEERING
INFORMATION EVENING for students in
Computer Engineering, Electronic
Engineering, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering, Photonics Engineering, Software
Engineering and Wireless Engineering.
The industry placement guarantees six months
of experience working for industry leaders like
OPTUS, Microsoft and IBM. Scholarships will
be available:
• When is it Tuesday 22 May from
6.30pm.
• Where Venues at Macquarie, Sam
Cioa Building Level 3.
• Parking is available for $3 hour – gold
coins only!
For more details, telephone 9850 4280.
THE NSW MINERALS COUNCIL holds a
careers dinner for students interested in
mining related courses. It will be held on

Tuesday 5 June from 6pm – 9pm in Ultimo.
See me if you would like to attend as bookings
are essential. Parents can also attend.
Refer to “Study Costs and Financial
Assistance” information at back of newsletter.
P & C BULLETIN
COME TO THE NEXT
P & C MEETING
7.30pm Wednesday 16 May
In the Staff Common Room
Be involved!
and leaving on the morning on Thursday 19
July. So we are asking band families to
provide bed and breakfast to same-sex pairs
of visitors for these five nights. This note is
mainly a heads-up, but please consider
sending an email to
bands@manlypandc.org.au to indicate if your
house can help.
Band Web Site
There is a link for The Band Programme on
the Manly P&C website. Go to
www . manlypandc.org.au/ find link ‘Band’ and
you can find a calendar, list of committee
members and find the minutes of the last
meeting.
Band Diary Dates
• Monday 14 May 8.00pm Band Meeting
in Band Room Note Date & Time
Change.
• Saturday 14 - Thursday 19 July
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra from
USA billeting. More info to follow.
• Sunday 12 August ~ City to Surf
Fundraiser More info closer to the time.
Band Names
BANDS OF MANLY SELECTIVE CAMPUS
SWO~Symphonic Wind Orchestra; WE~Wind
Ensemble; CB~Concert Band; JO~Jazz
Orchestra; BB~Big Band; SB~Stage Band; S-
Jazz~Senior Jazz; I-Jazz~Intermediate Jazz; I-
Shop~ImproShop.
Japan Tour Meeting
On Wednesday night the parents for SWO &
JO attended a meeting to discuss the
proposed Japan Tour in January 2008.
Parents are reminded that they need to either
email or put in the band box Expression of
Interest Forms by Monday 14 May.
Concert Band
Concert Band is rehearsing in the MSC Hall
from 7.20am on Mondays from 14 May.
Youth Orchestra from USA
Billet Host Families Please Step Forward
The band committee has agreed to again host
students from a visiting band, this time from
the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra in New
York. They have around 42 students between
the ages of 15 and 18 arriving on Saturday 14
July (the last Saturday of the school holidays)
UNIFORM SHOP
The second hand uniform shop is open
first Monday of every month from
8.30 to 9.30pm. You’ll find it located in
the cubby near the canteen.
The P&C are always seeking volunteers
to assist with the uniform shop. If you
can help please contact the P&C
President.

Diary Dates
May 14 th - EDUCATION WEEK
- Yr 9 Bundanon Art Camp (all week)
- Year 11 Preliminary assessment week
16 th - P&C meeting
- school tour am
- Principal for a Day – Guest MARK ELLA
17 th - Year 12 music performance evening – hall, 7pm
21 st - Year 7 camp (3 days)
- Year 12 Parent Teacher Night
23 RD - Grade Sport begins
- Year 9 music performance evening – hall, 7pm
25 th - Big Cuppa (Cancer Council) SASS
- Cross country carnival
28 th - Year 11 Parent Teacher Night
29 th - Girls vaccinations (second)
June 4 th - Zone cross country
- Year 9 – Troubadour theatre, hall
8 th - Dress Rehearsal, Musical
11 th - Public Holiday
12 th - Fiddler on the Roof - Matinee
13 th - Fiddler on the Roof - Matinee
14th - Regional Cross Country
- Fiddler on the Roof – hall, 7.30
15 th - Fiddler on the Roof – hall, 7.30
16 th - Fiddler on the Roof – hall, 7.30
18th - Years 10 and 8 Parent Teacher Night
- Sydney North Dance Festival (rest of week)
19th - UNSW English Competition
20th - P&C Meeting
- school tours am
21st - Zone Athletics Carnival
25th - Years 7 and 9 Parent Teacher Night
- year assemblies week
- Sydney North Dance Festival (all week)
26th - Year 8 Accelerated Mathematics Info Night for parents – 6.30pm
27th - Chemistry Quiz
- Year 12 music performance evening – hall 7pm
29th - Last Day Term
MUSICAL – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
Sewing Bee – every rehearsal. There are lots of costumes to be made
Old shirts – we need worn rather than new. Men’s long sleeve button
shirts in brown/fawn/cream/blue/grey/green – or stripes would be ok as
well. Bring them to the next rehearsal or bring them to the office
Set painters and builders. Come on Tuesday night or phone Chris
Shea
Fabric, shawls, scarves, lace …. We’re sure to put it to good use