calendar –term 3 - Manly Selective Campus

leadership traits that will make her a great captain
and a leader beyond her school years.
Steve Smith is one of the
most accomplished and
successful SRC members
the school has seen. Since
his first election he has
demonstrated a
willingness to throw
himself into all school
activities whether they be
fun activities or serious
leadership roles. His maturity, ability to relate to
adults and peers, and sense of purpose have been
recognised within the school and also in regional
and state SRC activities. The responsibility he has
as a future citizen who can bring about change,
bodes well for our school and for our wider
community.
Sian Liddy is a highly
organised and
enthusiastic student who
has a naturally high profile
within the school because
of her level of
engagement with all
activities. She has natural
leadership qualities of
warmth, initiative and compassion. The respect of
the school community reflects these qualities. Sian
has played a very prominent role in school and
regional SRC activities where her qualities have
been resulted in her election to office bearing
roles.
The field of students who stood for these positions
reflects the healthy nature of student voice in our
school. I have great confidence that we will be
having an exceptional year of achievement in
2011.
Year 10 and 11 Interviews – the interviews for
Year 10 students and their parents this week
demonstrate tangibly the commitment of the
College to making sure students are supported and
guided individually in their subject choices for
Stage 6. Similarly, the Week 8 Year 11 student
interviews within the school ensure that students
are given the best advice possible about their final
subject combinations for their HSC. Thanks to all
parents who have become involved, to College and
school staff for their involvement, and to Ms Meg
Tulk for her excellent co‐ordination of this process.
Chinese Visitors – in recent weeks we have had
visits from education officials in districts adjoining
Beijing who are looking at opportunities to create
and extend links with Northern Sydney Region and
individual schools. Delegations of visitors have
been very impressed with what we do in our
school and how we incorporate critical and
creative thinking into school curriculum. I am very
keen to establish a sister school relationship in the
future.
Year 7 Gala Debates – last Tuesday, four Year 7
teams who are not part of the external Year 7
competitive debating team, participated in a
debating gala. All Year 7 students have been
involved in debating and public speaking training
this year as part of our program to improve the
standard of formal oracy. Mentored by Year 9 and
10 debaters, they showed great depth of talent in
debates they held for their peers. Thanks go to Ms
Josie O‘Donnell for her organisation and our
resident coach, ex‐student James Smith, for driving
this initiative.
Next P&C Meeting ‐ the 15 th September meeting
will be the annual school forum night with parents
invited to listen to a presentation by Dr Marjorie
Seaton from the University of Western Sydney.
She will be talking about a study which includes
our school, some of the preliminary findings and
later a discussion forum. This is also a very
valuable night where parent contributions are
greatly appreciated.
Year 9 Electives 2011 – last Monday Year 8
parents and students grappled with the choices of
subjects for Stage 5. The positive reception to the
changes which will enhance the breadth of
subjects and the quality of student learning bodes
well for 2011. At this point we are collating and
processing the choice forms. The final subject
selection forms will be issued very soon to all
students so the timetable can be formed.
Vietnam Veterans Day – last week recognition
was given to Eloise Griffin and Paul Webster (Year
10) and the iJazz ensemble group at this occasion
in Manly on Wednesday 18 th . I was very pleased to
present the speakers with handsome certificates
courtesy of the RSL this week. Recognition should
also be given to Cameron Jewell whose name was
inadvertently left off the list of performers last
week.
Year 9 Music Night – the performances of the
Year 9 students on Wednesday night showed how
rapidly they have progressed this year in their
musical studies. The night of classical music
featured Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn and Schubert.