Manilla Central SchoolNewsletter

K-12 Newsletter No 36Monday, 18th November, 2019

Secondary – Phone: 67 851 184, Fax: 67 852 138 Primary – Phone: 67 851 599, Fax: 67 851 705

Primary AssemblyWe are holding an assembly this Thursday afternoon under the COLA. It will commence at 2.15 p.m. and will be run by our 2019 captains.

Secondary House CaptainsWe will be voting for our 2020 House Captains tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. House Captains do not need to prepare any speeches. The students will vote for their chosen leaders during House Meetings.

Year 12 Formal It was wonderful to see all of our Year 12 students ‘frocked and suited up’ for their formal last Wednesday evening. It was a great night reminiscing the past years spent at Manilla Central School. Mr Galloway did a terrific job as MC. Hayley Northey and Zac McNeill spoke very well on behalf of the students as did Kate Taylor and Ezra McIlrick on behalf of the graduating Year 12.Thank you to Mrs Ferguson, Mrs Iliffe, Mrs Burns and Rosie Ferguson for decorating the Bowling Club. Thank you to the Manilla Bakery for the delicious farewell cake, the Chinese restaurant for a delicious meal and to the management of the Bowling Club for allowing us to hold the festivities in their establishment.Year 12 – Back Row: Chloe Bracken, Nyomi White, Piper Butcher, Zac Cant, Ezra Mcilrick, Dashe Pedersen, Zak Beattie, Cody Perry, Billy Pike,Front Row: Bridee Thrift, Jasmin Player, Tara Moon, Lindsey Jobson, Kate Taylor, Maddison Collier, Carrigan Jones, Isobel Kemp, Angus Orchard, Reece Blinmann,

P&C Meeting

Due to staff training commitments tomorrow afternoon after school, we will need to start our P&C Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the secondary library.

All Welcome!

Primary Library NewsIt has been another busy term in the Library. In our Personal Development lessons we have been learning about personal hygiene, growing up and how to keep us safe. Kindergarten and Stage 1 received their own individual toothbrushes at the beginning of the term and have been busy learning the correct technique on how to clean their teeth. They also discovered what happens when they don’t wash their hands. 1/2 Opal completed an experiment looking at germs using bread. They had a control sample and 2 other samples whereby they had different levels of dirty hands to hold the bread in order to transfer the germs across. We checked it a week later to discover that the germs became bacteria and mould, with many colour changes showing on the bread. Our control (clean) piece remained plain and unchanged. Stage 2 and 3 have learnt about many aspects of growing up including the process of making decisions, earning trust and increased responsibility as we become older. They have learnt about the harmful effects of smoking and discussed ways that they can say no in various situations that may make them feel unsafe. They also discussed what it means to have self-esteem and how we can build our self-esteem. This discussion included learning about the process of setting SMART personal goals.Earlier in the term our lessons were focused on the Day for Daniel content. Each student was asked to identify 5 people whom they trust that they feel comfortable talking to if ever they were to feel unsafe. Each class also learnt about how our bodies respond when they feel unsafe and that they need to say “No” if ever they feel unsafe and then “Go” and “Tell” one of their five trusted adults that they had identified. In our Library lessons stage 3 are developing their mapping skills and stage 2 are learning about ‘Celebrations from Around the World’. Kindergarten are developing their knowledge of computer programs and typing skills. They completed a typing challenge this week in class which saw Liam become the fastest. Looking forward to seeing who can catch his score next time!As we are nearing to the end of the year can I please ask for all students to return their Library books by the end of week 7 (29th November 2019). Students will be able to borrow

in week 6, but all books including any overdue ones need to be back in by week 7 so they can be processed and ready for 2020.

Pic: Year 3/4 learning how to draw a Chinese dragon as part of their lesson about Chinese New Year celebrations.

Intensive SwimmingAs a result of the ongoing work taking place at the Manilla Pool, the Intensive Swimming Program normally run by the school in Term 4 each year is going to be rolled over to Term 1, 2020. There will be no swimming for sport this term. In its place, the students will be participating in a whole school cricket program run by Cricket NSW. This will run on Tuesdays for the next five weeks. This will begin tomorrow for ALL students - infants and primary.

Kindergarten ConcertMr Windred can’t wait until this Thursday at 12.00noon when we host our annual Kindergarten Celebration. It is the best fun. Our Kindergarten students will receive a book as a gift from the school and then perform a small pantomime for us to enjoy.

Time: 12.00 noon until 1.30 p.m.

Year 6 - 7 TransitionIt was great to have a good roll up at the Year 6 - 7 Transition meeting last Monday. Thank you to our 2020 Secondary captains for showing our parents and students around the school.Our next transition session is this Friday at 11:10 a.m. where our students will get another taste of secondary life.

Remembrance Ceremonies

Our Secondary and Primary Captains attended the Manilla Remembrance Day Town Service last Monday.

Honour the Fallen

A huge thank you is extended to our Manilla Central School SRC who helped out the RSL by bringing in the servicemen’s flags after Remembrance Day was celebrated.

Men ShedThe Manilla Menshed are restoring our playground bench chairs. They look fantastic. Great work to everyone involved.

Primary Captains SpeechesWe are holding our 2020 primary Captain Speeches on Wednesday 27th November 2019 at 9:30 am. The voting for the captains will take place after the speeches with the first four students being elected as captains in 2020. This can be a combination of any boy or girl.

Occupational TherapyWe are once again very privileged to have a group of Occupational Therapy students from Newcastle University working at our school each Monday for the rest of the term.

For further information contact:

Christine Weekes 0418 617 108

COMING EVENTS - Week 6Week B

Mon, 18 Nov Kindergarten Prep

Tue, 19 Nov K-6 Cricket for Sport

Secondary House Captain Speeches

P & C Meeting 6.30pm Secondary Lib

Wed, 20 Nov Secondary Steer Comp - Glen Innes

Thu, 21 Nov Secondary Steer Comp - Glen Innes

Band

Kindergarten Celebration 12.00noon

Primary Assembly 2.15pm

Fri, 22 Nov Year 7 2020 Orientation 11.20am

Manilla Central School, as a service to the school community, may publicise non-school events which may be of interest. Manilla Central School does not endorse or sponsor these events and accepts no responsibility for the service provided.

Year 6 Farewell Social Monday, 25th November

5.30-7.00pm

Theme: Dressed to party

Supper: Years 3-5 bring a plate

K – Year 2: Gold Coin Donation

2019 Kindergarten Celebration

Thursday, 21st November 12.00noon in the library

All family and friends welcome!

Light refreshments provided after.

Bush Dance with Live Band Looking for some good fun for the whole family? Want a break from the drought? At 6.00pm Sat-urday, 23rd November the Manilla Anglican Church are again hosting their annual Bush Dance in their hall in Hill Street.

Live band 'Paterson's Curse' from Armidale will provide the music and the dances will be called so you don’t have to know anything about dancing to have some fun.

Entry is free and includes a sausage sizzle – it should again be a great night of fun for all ages!

Enquiries to the Fisher family on 67851112. (NB Children must be accompanied by an adult).