Newsletter No 17 - Manly Selective Campus

students, Bronte Richardson and Mitch McBurnie
whose talents from previous musicals lives on as
they study at university.
Which leaves us with two staff for whom the
whole school has the deepest regard and respect.
Lucienne Howard has taken on the huge role of
musical director and has captured the soul of the
music and teased out the very best from our
musicians. The consummate skill she has brought
to the arrangement and conducting has made
these musicians more than just a school orchestra.
They have excelled in a demanding score providing
seamless support to the cast. Marisa Carolan’s
power as a director needs no introduction to our
school. She is a true dynamo with vision, talent
and a commanding presence that no one dares
trespass against! The ultimate accolades go to the
teacher who gives generously, demands high
expectations of everyone and elicits performances
that are the envy of professionals. We are
indebted to her skill and talent.
There are many moments when I am deeply proud
of this school, and this is one of them. The synergy
of so many talented people and resources has
made an impact upon everybody but especially
those students who have grown and thrived
through this experience. Manly has triumphed
again.
P&C Meeting – last week the P&C confirmed two
key dates in the school calendar. On the 1 st August
next term the efforts of those who volunteer their
time and skills in the school will be rewarded with
a thank you get together themed around giving
back to the community. It will be a catered evening
on behalf of the P&C with details to follow. On the
19 th August that volunteering spirit will then be
tested again with the next working bee organised
by David Nord on behalf of the P&C Environment
Committee. Please make a diary note of these
dates.
“The Nord Stadium”, new seating on the hill
section of the playground, has been completed
and unveiled this week. This reconstruction was a
very demanding job with David Nord taking on
most of the work giving of his time on weekends.
This popular area is going to be in big demand
when the weather clears! Approval has been given
to purchase other seating for playground areas in
coming months.
Debating – this is the busiest time of year for
debating. We wish the Year 12 team the very best
today as they debate North Sydney Boys in the
regional final. Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 teams are
progressing well with many likely to win their zone
competitions this term. We wish the Year 7/8 team
the best in their first debate today. I am very
pleased with the improved profile of debating and
the success they have had in recent years
following our investment in regular coaching and
increased opportunities for as many students as
possible to participate. A more detailed report will
be given as the season comes closer to a close.
Enrolments 2013 – many parents can give first
hand evidence of their experiences with Manly but
interested parents from other schools may seek
further information. “Meet the Principal” tours are
conducted in Weeks 3 and 8 every term, although
extra tours are scheduled towards the end of Term
2/beginning of Term 3 when applications are due.
The Annual School Report is available on the
school website (www.manlyselective.nsw.edu.au)
giving a detailed report of school performance and
a chronicling of key events and achievements for
previous years. The process for entering the school
for Year 7 must go through the DEC Selective
Schools Unit. Applications for enrolment in Years 8
– 12 will open in late June. This process will be
advertised later when the forms become available
through DEC.
Parent Teacher Night – Parents of Year 9 will
receive an email next week giving details of how to
make online bookings. If all bookings are taken
please contact the school so alternative
arrangements can be made. Parents who are not
able to gain access to online bookings can ring the
school office for appointments to be made. Some
staff will not be available on these nights and they
will be advising classes beforehand about how to
make contact with parents. These nights are very