NBSC Manly Campus 138 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 Phone: 9905 3982 Email: nbscmanlys-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au P&C website: www.manlypandc.org.au

Manly Campus Northern Beaches Secondary College

Academic Excellence Personal Best Giving Back to the Community

From the Principal Win for Year 8 debaters

Should households be restricted to owning only one car? Manly’s Year 8 debating team argued successfully in favour of this idea in a tightly contested regional quarter final against St Ives High School this week. The team spoke with conviction about the environmental impacts on cutting car use and worked hard to rebut the negative team’s assertions that the scheme was impractical and disadvantaged minority groups. Next week the team will debate Mosman High School in the regional semi-final of the Premier’s Debating Challenge.

“Arts Alive” Film Festival 2018

Four films from NBSC Manly Campus’ Year 9 Photography and Digital Media and Year 11 Visual Arts students, selected as part of the Department of Education film festival, were screened at the Dendy Quays Cinema at Circular Quay on Tuesday. The films included were: • “Reincarnation” by Olivia Pfefferle and Sarah Li • “The Outcast” by Eva Stones and Sonakshi

Sharda • “Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk” by Alysha Airey,

Sunny Moon and Yoon Seo Lee • “Hunger” by Harry Peters

The students received the following awards respectively - Best Poetic Imagery, Best Set Design and Props, Best Creativity and Best Social Awareness Campaign. Congratulations to all of these students who enjoyed the great opportunity to view their own films on a big screen in a cinema with an audience. Students are pictured with the ARTS Alive Film Festival patron, Matt Oxley who is an Australian actor and filmmaker and judged the awards.

2 November 2018 – Newsletter No. 34

Principal: Ms Cath Whalan Deputy Principals: Ms Kathy O’Sullivan Mr Alex Newcomb

Hannah Toyoda, Emma Walton, Bezi Saunders and Eleanor Yetts-McKernan

Visual Arts Excursions

Year 10 and 11 Visual Arts students viewed a number of exciting exhibitions on Friday 19

October. This included visiting the AGNSW to see the Hermitage and William Kentridge exhibition and the MCA to the David Goldblatt show. The students all appreciated the diversity of the exhibitions which showcased Modern Art, contemporary drawing and video and photography. They are pictured in front of a projection of an artwork from the Hermitage collection.

Year 9 Visual Arts students had an excursion to Sculpture by the Sea on Monday 29 October. The students had the unique experience of viewing site-specific sculptures on the walk from Bondi to Tamarama Beach. There were 107 sculptures from a number of different countries and using a variety of techniques and materials. The students photographed and analysed selected works that will form the basis of inspiration for their own sculptures.

Staff Professional Learning

This week 14 teachers are undertaking the 4-day Basic Intensive Week Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and Lead Management course at Oxford Falls Peace Park. Once they have completed the training, 54 of the current staff will have completed training at this level or beyond. William Glasser’s Choice Theory underpins the wellbeing programs at Manly and the Reality Therapy and Lead Management processes are used in conversations and interviews with students and staff. If you are interested in finding out more about this internal psychology approach to understanding behaviour and a link to Will Smith discussing Fault vs responsibility, go to the William Glasser website page - choice theory.

Selective High School Applications for 2020

Applications for enrolment into selective schools for Year 7, 2020 are now open and will close at 10:00pm on 12 November. This application needs to be submitted for students to be entered into the Selective Schools Placement Test which will be conducted on 14 March 2019. Application forms are available at local Primary schools or from the Department of Education website.

P&C Meeting 31 October

This week’s P&C meeting was different to most in that we had a presentation and a ‘Call to Action’ to rally as a school community to address climate change.

From the level of discussion, the interest and urgency to act are both high and the P&C is strongly urging parents, carers and members of our school community to get involved now to formulate our approach and support initiatives across the school community.

Please watch the video, and if you are ready to opt in, email your contact details to Nigel Howard at nigelphoward@gmail.com.

Congratulations

During the school holidays Aidan Bennett from Year 11 represented the NSW All Schools cricket team against Queensland. Aidan opened the bowling and took 2 wickets, although a lot of the 3

Year 12 2018 Graduation Invitation Reminder

to Students and Parents of Year 12 2018

Monday 12 November 3:45pm for a 4pm start

at Freshwater Senior Campus Gymnasium

day match and the entire one day match were abandoned due to the rain.

Aidan is also heading to Armidale in November to represent Sydney North in the NSW Combined High Schools tournament. We would like to wish him every success in this upcoming game and are so proud to have such dedicated students and athletes as part of our senior cohort.

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.

Cath Whalan Principal

From the Deputies Many of us have personally experienced how a walk outside or a swim in the ocean can shift our mood. This isn’t just anecdotal; most studies agree that children who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive and less anxious than children who spend more time indoors. Being in nature has also been shown to reduce stress levels. The theories vary as to why and how nature reduces stress, but possible suggestions include that time in nature is often associated with physical activity and sometimes social interaction which can both reduce the stress hormone, cortisol. Recent research has also highlighted that daily exposure to nature increases children’s ability to focus and concentrate and, therefore, enhances their cognitive abilities (including problem-solving and other higher-order thinking skills). Time in nature also helps the brain to release dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter. With the weather warming up and the days getting longer we encourage you to spend time in nature with your children. Whether it’s doing the Spit to Manly walk, or having an afternoon swim or surf at one of

our gorgeous beaches, the Northern Beaches has something to suit everyone.

Kathy O’Sullivan (DP – Year 7, 9 & 11) Alex Newcomb (DP – Year 8, 10 & 12)

Orientation Day Help Required As we have done in past years, we would like to welcome the new families of 2019 to our school by providing morning tea at Orientation Day.

This year, Orientation Day is on Tuesday 4 December 2018. If you are able to assist serving / helping with the morning tea for a couple of hours in the morning, please contact Marg Martin on margaret.martin@optusnet.com.au by next Friday 9 November. Your help would be very much appreciated!

Uniform Focus Group On Wednesday evening, parents and staff met to analyse the findings from the recent survey of the school community and make decisions regarding future uniform expectations. The group examined data drawn from the responses of 395 parents, 274 students and 39 staff (a summary of this data was provided in last week’s issue of The Weekly Pines No.33).

The meeting included discussion about the current uniform options and the need to create a broader selection that allowed for the seasonal needs and personal choices of the students. It was decided that the current catalogue will be revised with the phasing in of some new items next year. Any students who would like to be involved in the design of new items should get in touch with Mr Newcomb.

Year 7 Swim Program The practical sessions for the Year 7 swim program will begin next week (7 November) and run through to Week 9 (12 December). Students will leave school at lunch time to be taken to Dee Why beach by bus and return to school by approximately 2:30pm.

Students will need to bring a hat, swimsuit and or board shorts, towel, shoes or thongs and a drink bottle. Wetsuits are optional. Sea Australia will provide rash shirts for sun protection and identification and are compulsory to wear. It is recommended that students also bring warm clothing to put on once they are out of the water and returning to school. All students are required to apply sunscreen prior to start of session.

Any questions, please speak to Jen Walker or Leanne Low in the PDHPE Department.

Grass Skirts Project Thank you to the members of the NBSC Manly Campus community who donated shoes and sporting equipment to the Grass Skirts Project. The donation was made up of 12 pairs of sporting shoes and various types of sporting equipment. The donations should arrive in Papua New Guinea by November. If you are interested in following the updates check out the Instagram page # @ GRASSSKIRTPROJECT.

Leanne Low PDHPE Teacher & Sport Coordinator

Invictus Games Student Report

In celebration of a very successful academic year, the Year 10 cohort and a few select students from varying grades strayed from the everyday contests of the Northern Beaches. From across the bridge we admired the accomplishments of over 500 competitors from 18 nations.

After an extremely early start, we streamed into Sydney Olympic Park wherein we listened to two soldiers tell us their own stories of overcoming both the visible and non-visible wounds from battle. To say the least, with an approaching exam season, the talks inspired us to have a greater perspective, work even harder than before and reminded us of how mental health is equally important as one’s individual physical health.

Following this, we walked across the park to an outdoor amphitheatre where we watched a performance by blind musician Lorin Nicholson and grew our awareness on the reality of living with a disability such as a visual impairment.

Next, we entered the athletics stadium to watch the athletics for the rest of the day. We watched many emotive competitions ranging in events from wheelchair racing to visually impaired shot put.

As the day neared its ending, students excitedly claimed to have spotted the faint sight of a noble red-haired figure. We sneakily walked down a little closer. Yet, much to our mild disappointment, it

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS LOCATED NEAR THE CANTEEN

Next open Tuesday 6 November 8:15am-9:30am

Open before school on the first Tuesday and the third Thursday of the month

8:15am – 9:30am Coordinators Marg Martin & Chris Schaller

Please contact us if you would like to place an order

margaret.martin@optusnet.com.au

christins@ozemail.com.au

Donations of washed good quality uniforms are most welcome and can be left at the school office

Proceeds go to the P&C for school improvement projects

For second hand band blazers (buy & sell) please contact Diane Turner: moogiet@optusnet.com.au

For new and preloved band polo shirts please contact Kim Luong: kimmanlyband@gmail.com

was just Pauline. Pauline Hansen. Nonetheless, upon our return to school we boasted of meeting a famous red-head and shared the courageous

stories we were told.

Billie Clow - Year 10

Constitutional Convention Student report

On Tuesday 30 October, I was lucky enough to attend the NSW Schools Constitutional Convention. Myself along with about 175 other students were selected from all around NSW after application and met at Parliament House to discuss the issue of whether the disqualifications for Members of Parliament as listed in section 44 of the Australian Constitution adequately reflect modern Australian society. The main point that was focused upon was whether people who are dual citizens should be allowed to run for parliament.

We were very privileged to have Anne Twomey Professor of Constitutional Law from the University of Sydney Law School speak to us about section 44 in great detail. Her insights gave us all a much better understanding of the issues we were dealing with. After her speech we separated into group discussions and delved into some really

interesting conversations. The calibre of the other student’s capability to understand and debate such a contentious and complex issue was extremely exciting and I am very glad I had the opportunity to participate.

Near the end of the day, 30 students were elected by their peers to represent NSW as delegates in the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra in March next year. I was lucky enough to be selected as one of these students and I am beyond thrilled to be representing Manly Campus as well as NSW.

Ella Spencer - Year 11

The Second Hand Uniform Shop has relocated The Second hand uniform shop has relocated to near the canteen!

Canteen Upcoming Term 4 Vacancies

WEEK MON TUE WED THUR FRI 4 7 NOV 5 15 NOV 6 23 NOV We provide a great range of healthy meals for your children, but this requires volunteers to work in the canteen on a daily basis. We are looking for people to help out on the highlighted dates, and welcome all parents and carers. No experience is necessary and a free lunch is provided. Just click on the link to sign yourself up using the online Term 4 roster.

Year 12 students using Flexischools

Don’t forget to go online and select either ‘remove student’ if you still have other siblings using your account, or select ‘transfer my account back to me’ and any remaining balance will be credited to your bank account.

Screens/Cyber Bullying Workshop The parent advisory committee for the Northern Beaches Secondary College is organising a workshop about screens/cyber bullying for parents. This will be held at Freshwater Senior Campus on Wed 21 November. Open to all NBSC parents. Please see the following link for more information: screens/cyber bullying workshop.

Lost Property Lost property is located at the school office.

If your child has lost an item or an article of clothing, please advise them to check lost property via the office.

Clothing and other lost items that are labelled with your child’s name are able to be returned to your child easily. Unfortunately many lost items are not labelled and remain in lost property until claimed. Due to the quantity accumulated throughout the

term, any unclaimed items at the end of term are donated to charity or disposed of.

Attendance Absent from School - Notification Procedure

Please be advised that the only way to report your child’s absence is:

1. Through the School App (download through the App store)

2. An email directly to the school nbscmanlys-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

3. By phoning the school office on 9905 3982

Absences must be advised to the school by 9am.

Please note that an SMS only works as a direct response to the school absence / late notification sent to you. You cannot directly SMS the school to notify of your child’s absence.

More information on attendance and absence procedures can be found on our school website.

50 Year Reunion Manly Boys High Class of 1968 Saturday 10 November

- Sentimental walk through at school from 4.30 – 5.30pm - Recording of aural history following walk - Get together @ Humph Hall, 85 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights from 6pm onwards This event is open to all 1968 graduates as well as partners. The walk through is designated as a time for your personal reminiscences and reflections. After the walk everyone will be invited to record their memories. At the Humph Hall gathering there will be drink (BYO) and food. Once the organisers know the numbers they will sort out the food. There may be some small costs, so bring a few readies. It will be a casual affair, but a wonderful chance to catch up with old friends and remember those halcyon school days. For further information please contact Peter Mulholland: phone 0420 751 343 petermul@aapt.net.au

Strings Soiree at Mosman Art Gallery Friday 9 November, 7pm

A beautiful evening of music from String Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra. No bookings are required but we urge you to put this very special event in your diaries and please invite friends and families to do the same. Gold coin donation entry. Anyone who loves music will really enjoy this night.

Performers to meet at Mosman Art Gallery from 4pm on Friday 9 November. Please look for call-sheets for the plans for rehearsal, dress and pre-concert pizza dinner for students.

Rehearsal for Chamber Orchestra Friday 2 November, 3:30-5pm the Performance Space

This additional rehearsal is in preparation for the Strings Soiree.

Manly Campus Jazz Night Out 17 November, 6:30pm

Last chance to book for this highlight jazz event of the year. There is one group of 6 available. If you wish to book one of the individual seats, please email the event coordinator to help you find a suitable table. antjekaldor@yahoo.com

• Saturday 17 November at 6:30 pm -late • The Show Room at Dee Why RSL • Starring all of our jazz students • Guest artist, renowned vocalist Emma Pask • 3 course meal • Tickets: $80 pp for adults

https://www.trybooking.com/YVIQ

NOTE: Performer meals for your child at the jazz night must be booked by Saturday 3 November

Book via https://www.trybooking.com/YVIQ

Call- sheets with arrival times have been circulated by your band liaison.

Jazz Night Out Volunteers needed:

• 4 x SB parent with larger cars to collect gear at band room 1:30 Sat 17 Nov and take to Events at Dee Why (RSL)

• 2 x parents @ 5:45pm to assist with simple table decorations & door welcome

• 4 x drivers to return gear to band room after event (from around 10:50 pm)

Please email your liaison or the event coordinator antjekaldor@yahoo.com to help with these roles.

Europe 2019 Tour instalment due 2 November.

AGM and Term 4 Band meeting Monday 26 November at 8 pm, library. NEW DATE

Come to the AGM to find out what’s happening with our band program and consider joining the friendly and enthusiastic group of 20+ parents who make up the band committee.

The band committee is especially seeking the involvement of parents from the years 7-10 age groups as parents from senior years are moving on.

Helping our bands – a win/win!

• The band program thrives when good people like you help out.

• Helping out is a fun and truly rewarding way to get to know the students, staff and parents.

• There is a role to fit your work hours, skills and interests – some are regular throughout the year, others are short term.

• Most band committee members are working parents so there is no expectation that you are free mid-week. The committee meets one night per term.

• To find our more, email Band President Mel Corner at andyandmel@gmail.com

Big Band Bash Christmas - Tuesday 11 December at Manly Campus Quad, 7pm NEW VENUE

All ensembles play at this informal and fun end-of year concert. All MSC families and friends are invited. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music.

Semester Two Band Fees

Semester Two Band Fees, sent to you via the school office, are now well overdue for payment. The parent-run band program requires funds to pay ensemble directors and meet other band expenses so your payment of semester fees is essential.

If you require more time to pay band fees, please contact the assistant band treasurer, Rowena Cook at row_cook@yahoo.com.au Term Four: key dates

Europe 2019 Tour Instalment due 2 November

Rehearsal for Soiree, Friday 2 November The Performance Space, 3:30-5pm - CO

Strings Soiree, Friday 9 November, Mosman Art Gallery, 7pm, SE/CO- All MSC community

Jazz Night Out, Saturday 17 November, Dee Why RSL, 6:30 pm - All jazz ensembles

Band AGM and Term 4 meeting, Monday 26 November, Library, 8pm- All welcome NEW DATE

Junior Band Tour to South West Rocks, Tuesday 4 December to Friday 7 December- CB,SwB,SB

Year 7 2019 Orientation morning, MSC hall, Tuesday 4 December- SE

Big Band Bash, Tuesday 11 December, 7 pm, Manly Campus Quad- All ensembles.

Ms Leviton’s wedding, Wednesday 12 December, Jazz Combo and JO

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Christmas lunch, Allambie, Friday 14 December, 11-2pm- BB

Presentation Night, Monday 17 December, Freshwater Gym, WE - NEW DATE

Last rehearsal CB, Monday 17 December

Last rehearsal BB, Tuesday 18 December

Last rehearsal JO, Wednesday 19 December

Band Names

Wind Stream: SWO~Symphonic Wind Orchestra; WE~Wind Ensemble; CB~Concert Band Strings Stream: SE~String Ensemble; CO~Chamber Orchestra

Jazz Stream: JO~Jazz Orchestra; BB~Big Band; SB~Stage Band; SwB- Swing Band; JC- Jazz Combo; Covers Band

Term 4 Calendar Please check the dates closer to the event

Week 4B 5/11/2018- 7/11/2018 Year 9 camp

7/11/2018 8 ft 2 critics day 8/11/2018 Remembrance Day Assembly

8/11/2018 Schools Spectacular dance rehearsals

9/11/2018 String Soiree, Mosman Art Gallery

9/11/2018 Guinness World Record for the World's Biggest Mental Health Lesson

10/11/2018 Old Boys 50 Year reunion, school walk through 4:30-5:30pm

Week 5A

12/11/2018 Year 12 Graduation, 3:45pm for a 4pm start, at Freshwater Senior Campus Gym

16/11/2018 Ext 2 English Study Day, students to make their own way to the venue

17/11/2018 Jazz Night Out at Dee Why RSL, 6:30pm

Week 6B 19/11/2018 Year 12 Geography Excursion

21/11/2018 NBSC Screens/Cyber Bullying workshop, at Freshwater Senior Campus

21/11/2018- 22/11/2018

Schools Spectacular dance rehearsals

23/11/2018 Application for House Captains close

23/11/2018 Tides of Sound performance at the War Vets 12-2pm

Week 7A

26/11/2018 Band AGM and Term 4 Band Meeting, 8pm in the library

27/11/2018 House Captain Elections - Assembly time

27/11/2018 Year 9 Leadership Training 28/11/2018- 30/11/2018

CAPA exhibition Years 7-11

30/11/2018 Year 10 Commerce Stalls Week 8B 3/12/2018- 7/12/2018 Year 10 Work Experience/ABW

4/12/2018 Junior Band Tour

4/12/2018 Year 7 2019 Orientation Day, 9:30am

5/12/2018-7/12/2018 Junior Band Tour

5/12/2018 Years 8 - 11 2019 Orientation Day, 9:30am

5/12/2018 P&C meeting, 7pm in the library 6/12/2018 2019 sport selections

7/12/2018 Praxis Curiosity Conference, Year 7, all day

Careers Contacts Careers Advisor - Ms Deb Rixon deborah.rixon@det.nsw.edu.au

Manly Campus Careers Website www.manlyselectivecampuscareers.com

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7pm , Friday 9th November, 2018, Mosman Art Gallery (gold coin donation appreciated)

Lead by our wonderful conductors Liz Scott and Brian Buggy, the program will showcase the extraordinary talents of MSC String Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra and the culmination of a year’s work. The Mosman Art Gallery provides the perfect backdrop for an evening not to be missed.

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