Manilla Central School

Newsletter K-12 Newsletter No. 21 Monday, 3rd August, 2015

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

A few words from the Principal

Education Week- ‘Celebrating local Heroes’

On Thursday, 30th August our school held a special K-12 assembly celebrating our local heroes. Our Keynote speaker, Mr David Ridgewell OAM, moved and inspired us with his story. David exemplifies the very best in those who serve others in order to create a more caring and connected community. A full transcript of David’s speech will be published in next week’s Express. We had many parents, grandparents and friends in the audience to celebrate with us. Fantastic performances were presented by Miss O’Brien and Year 6 and Mrs Davies, Lana Winter and Moesha. Ashley Jones addressed the audience with a thoughtful speech on what it is to be a hero and mentioned the impressive list of volunteer groups that contribute so much to provide opportunity for those in our town. The community of Manilla Central School would like to extend a special message of thanks to the Lions Club, represented by Mr Roy Arscott, Mrs Barbara Arscott and Ms Janette Meehan. Mr Arscott presented Mr Windred with a cheque for an amazing $2000. This donation is the result of many volunteer hours provided by the members of Manilla Lions Club, so we are very grateful for their continued support for the education of our children. Lana Winter (Left) and Moesha (Right)

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Above: K-6 Bronze Award Winners

Silver Award Winners: Jayden McKay, Shayia Davy-Darlington, Chloe Thrift, Taylah McCarthy, Taine Mackay, Trudie Ison, Jessica Wise, Connor Kesterton, Mia Faulks, Jade Kesterton, Sekora Daley, Caleb Crockatt

6O channelled their inner hero at the Education week assembly last week . They performed to 'We

could be Heroes' as they showed off their singing, dancing and acrobatic talents.

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Year 11 Parent Teacher Night Parents of Year 11 students are warmly invited to meet teachers on Tuesday, 4th August, 5.30-6.30pm. This is an opportunity for parents, students and teachers to discuss the academic progress of the students. The meeting will be held in the High School Library.

Boys Netball - Schools Cup Regional Final

Last Monday, our 7/8 boys netball team travelled to Tamworth Sports Dome to compete in the Netball Schools Cup Regional Final. The boys competed against 3 other schools for a shot at the State Finals in Sydney. Considering the majority of our team consisted of Year 7 boys, the team played extremely well, catching the attention of organisers and officials for their excellent skills and understanding of the complex rules of the sport. The boys won their first game against McIntyre. They then played Inverell High School, going down in a close match. Their 3rd game was against Wee Waa High which the boys also won. The boys then had to play Wee Waa a second time for a place in the Grand Final against an undefeated Inverell High. The boys played an extremely evenly matched game and went down in the dying minutes of the game. The boys placed 3rd overall and are hopeful that next year they will be the team to beat with the experience under their belt. Big thanks to Tammy Stackman who helped transport and support the boys on the day.

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CWA Country Study - Italy

Each year students in Years K-6 enter the Country Women’s Association country study competition. Primary students complete a research poster or booklet, and the Infants students complete a colouring picture. This year the country of study was Italy. Last Wednesday prize winners from our school, along with prize winners from St Michael’s attended an afternoon tea held at the CWA hall where they received their book prizes. Our Primary choir also performed for the CWA ladies. Congratulations to the following winners from our school: Amber-Lilly Gregson, Addison Buffett, Danni Roberts, Cooper Taylor, Jade Kesterton, Jessica Wise, Talara Curry, Monique Fletcher, Charlotte Good, Laura Carter, Jai Watson-Gayford, Chloe Thrift, Shayia Davy-Darlington, Jasmine Collier, Andy Mitchell, Chalmonie Fletcher, Will Lake.

Primary Athletics Carnival

Last Friday, the Primary held their Athletics Carnival at the High School. A great day was had by everyone who participated. Special thanks to: Mr Willis for his organisation of the event; Mrs Philp for organising the Infants activities; Robyn Skelton, Jessica Taylor and Gavin Heywood for all their assistance; Little Athletics for supplying equipment; and Mr O’Neill for, once again, being the starter. Thank you also to all the parents, family, and friends who came along to support and encourage the students Results: Senior Boy Champion – Will Lake Senior Boy Runner Up – Curtis Vickery-Baxter Senior Girl Champion – Samantha McCubbin Senior Girl Runner Up – Jocelyn Heywood 11 Years Boy Champion – Billy Scanlon-Lewis 11 Years Boy Runner Up – Jayden McKay 11 Years Girl Champion – Holly Wagstaff 11 Years Girl Runner Up – Millie Sutherland Junior Boy Champion – Brock Russell Junior Boy Runner Up – Bryn Heywood and Jake Scott Junior Girl Champion – Angela McCubbin Junior Girl Runner Up – Dione McCubbin Minor Boy Champion – Ethan Rudd Minor Boy Runner Up – Jett Taylor Minor Girl Champion – Sekora Daley Minor Girl Runner Up – Jessica Wise and Dominic Ison House Points: 1st – Barwon – 325 points 2nd – Peel – 292 points 3rd – Gwydir – 229 points 4th – Namoi – 204 points

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Above: Infants champions and event winners

Above: Primary Champions

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Reminder

Just a reminder, that all parents must sign in at the Front Office upon entering school grounds.

The Primary will conducting Jeans for Genes Day on Friday, 14th August. Students are encouraged to wear their jeans and bring a gold coin donation. All monies raised goes towards Children’s Medical Research.

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Mon, 3rd Aug Yr 2-6 Ribbon Presentation – 2.45pm

Tue, 4th Aug Canberra Excursion

Year 11 Parent/Teacher Night - 5.30 – 6.30pm

Wed, 5th Aug Canberra Excursion

Thu, 6th Aug Canberra Excursion

Fri, 7th Aug Canberra Excursion returns

PSSA Zone Discus – 4.00pm

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.

Title: Nowhere Boys

Author: Elise McCredie

Summary: Four teenage boys are hiking in the bush when they are caught in a freak storm. After surviving the night, the boys expect a hero’s welcome, but instead they find that nobody knows who they are. Not their family. Not their friends. They are faced with a town of blank faces and are trapped in a world where they don't exist. Sam, Jake and Andy are desperate to right their lives. They need to figure out how to make things go back to the way they used to be. Only Felix is conflicted: there are certain things about this new world that he likes. But as they grapple with their situation, it becomes clear that other things have been disturbed. A dark force has been unleashed and suddenly the situation becomes desperate. The boys must find a way to right their lives before evil destroys

Suitable for Lower to Mid Secondary.

One of the many new arrivals available for borrowing now

Is there is a book title that you would like to see added to our Library collection? Please come to see us in the Secondary Library and we will endeavour to get it in for you. Mrs Vanessa Christakos Secondary Librarian