NBSC Manly Campus 138 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 Phone: 9905 3982 Email: [email protected]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 Student Representative Council Leadership Camp On Monday and Tuesday this week our student leaders began their planning for 2019 at the annual SRC Leadership Camp held over two days at the Elanora Conference Centre. I look forward to further discussion of the ideas generated during these two days and working closely with our SRC throughout the year. Northern Beaches Secondary College Student Leadership Day This morning I had the pleasure of attending the Northern Beaches Secondary College Student Leadership Conference at Manly Golf Club. At this event, our 2019 Year 12 Student Executive members were inducted into the NBSC Leadership team, presented with their badges of office and participated in a number of networking activities with leaders from the other campuses. The engaging keynote address was given by Mr James Griffin, Member for Manly, who shared his leadership journey. He spoke of the importance of building mental resilience through looking after your physical health and working out what works best for you. James also encouraged our student leaders to push their limits and learn from failures rather than allowing it to erode confidence. The formula he shared that ‘bad times + good reflections = best lessons’ resonated well and is a good reminder for everyone. Invictus Games Our Year 10 students spent today at the Invictus Games and, by all accounts, had a fun, educational and informative day cheering on these amazing athletes. A full report of the day will be provided in next week’s newsletter. 26 October 2018 – Newsletter No. 33 Principal: Ms Cath Whalan Deputy Principals: Ms Kathy O’Sullivan Mr Alex Newcomb
Academic Excellence Personal Best Giving Back to the Community
From the Principal Student Representative Council Leadership Camp
On Monday and Tuesday this week our student leaders began their planning for 2019 at the annual SRC Leadership Camp held over two days at the Elanora Conference Centre. I look forward to further discussion of the ideas generated during these two days and working closely with our SRC throughout the year.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Student Leadership Day
This morning I had the pleasure of attending the Northern Beaches Secondary College Student Leadership Conference at Manly Golf Club. At this event, our 2019 Year 12 Student Executive members were inducted into the NBSC Leadership team, presented with their badges of office and participated in a number of networking activities with leaders from the other campuses. The engaging keynote address was given by Mr James
Griffin, Member for Manly, who shared his leadership journey. He spoke of the importance of building mental resilience through looking after your physical health and working out what works best for you. James also encouraged our student leaders to push their limits and learn from failures rather than allowing it to erode confidence. The formula he shared that ‘bad times + good reflections = best lessons’ resonated well and is a good reminder for everyone.
Invictus Games
Our Year 10 students spent today at the Invictus Games and, by all accounts, had a fun, educational and informative day cheering on these amazing athletes. A full report of the day will be provided in next week’s newsletter.
26 October 2018 – Newsletter No. 33
Principal: Ms Cath Whalan Deputy Principals: Ms Kathy O’Sullivan Mr Alex Newcomb
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. For more information go to selective high schools and opportunity classes information on the Department of Education website.
Congratulations to:
• Leroy Sze (Year 7) who was a finalist of the U12 Newcastle Topspin Tennis Junior Tournament and winner of the U16 UTR tennis tournament during the October holidays. He has also qualified for the 2018 Junior Closed Championships to be held later this year.
• Michael Hawkins (Year 7), Catherine Gilbert (Year 8), Noah Sturzaker (Year 7), Holly Matthews (Year 10) and Mandela Raj-Seppings (Year10) who are performing in Point Break Drama’s upcoming adult and teen production of Romeo & Juliet, adapted to a contemporary Northern Beaches setting. For further information see the PBD website.
• Noah Sturzaker (Year 7) who has been cast in
the Australian Theatre for Young People’s production of Charlie Pilgrim (Or A Beginner's Guide to Time Travel), which is about science, time travel and learning to love different aspects of your own personality. For further information see the ATYP website.
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.
From the Deputies When we are being told it is hopeless, we take action!
On Tuesday, two Year 10 students, Lauren Griffiths and Luka Vadjic presented at the whole school assembly on behalf of the Environment Committee. They delivered an impassioned speech that addressed the issue of climate change and what we as a school community could do in response.
They referred to the recent media releases surrounding the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report released earlier this month; a report that highlighted the need for even more stringent global emissions targets than already outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Many of these media releases have included alarming headlines that often describe a dire situation for how global warming is being addressed at both local and international levels.
Lauren and Luka spoke of the effect this media attention may have in creating a heightened sense of urgency, and even despair, amongst their generation as they face issues that are often described as insurmountable. But, they also spoke to their generation of the importance of not becoming apathetic when faced with such challenges.
There was optimistic energy underlying the students’ address, a positive message to our school community members to take control of their actions and assume individual responsibility for their contribution towards reducing the global impacts of pollution. They provided practical tips and advice on how this could be achieved.
Mural on the wall of Questacon Science Museum, Canberra
Save the Date! Year 12 Parents, Guardians & Students
Year 12 Graduation Monday 12 November
@ Freshwater Senior Campus Gymnasium please arrive at 3:45pm for a 4pm start
Students participating in a worm farm quiz during assembly
This week’s whole school assembly provided another example of how our students demonstrate their leadership skills. Furthermore, it is reassuring to see the next generation take action in the face of what is described as the biggest global challenge they will face.
Alex Newcomb (DP – Year 8, 10 & 12) Kathy O’Sullivan (DP – Year 7, 9 & 11)
Year 11 Parents - Assistance needed
It is a tradition at NBSC Manly Campus for Year 11 parents to serve a light supper, funded by the P&C, at the Year 12 graduation. This year's event is on Monday 12 November at Freshwater Campus Gymnasium.
Our task is to serve the food and drinks, and clean up afterwards. Up to 600 students, parents, and guests are expected to attend the function.
We need approximately 18 people to help at different times during the afternoon and early evening: help needed to deliver and transport items from 2pm on the day, some help to set up and make up the fruit punch from 3pm, following to plate up and serve food and also helpers to clean up from 6:15pm.
Please contact Nir Yaffe (Year 11 parent organiser) on [email protected] or 0416 131 090 as soon as possible if you can help.
Year 7 Swim Program All students in Year 7 will commence the swim program during Wednesday Sport next week (31st Oct) The first week will be a theory session, where students will learn about first aid, beach safety and rips. This session will be held in the school library.
The practical sessions for the swim program will begin in Week 4, 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.
If you have any questions, please speak to Jen Walker or Leanne Low in the PDHPE Department.
Jen Walker PDHPE
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.
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 [email protected]
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.
Currently in lost property:
• School clothes, plain clothes, sneakers • umbrellas • Lunch boxes and drink bottles • Other items
School App The NBSC Manly Campus School App can be downloaded from the App store. The App is a convenient way to access the school website calendar, The Weekly Pines newsletter and to advise of your child’s absence.
In addition to this, reminders are sent out through the App for various school events and activities.
Thank you for the enthusiastic response to bookings this week. There are still around 20 good seats available to book.
This is a great chance to catch up with friends and family and hear your child play at a professional venue. The Jazz Night Out is run at cost and is not a fundraiser.
• 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 • NB: Please book your child’s performer
meal ($18:50) when making your bookings. Performer meals must be booked by 3 November.
https://www.trybooking.com/YVIQ
Europe 2019 Tour meeting for parents and students, Tuesday 30 October, 7:30 pm in the library
Hayes Travel will present the latest itinerary and other information to the group of wind and jazz students from Years 9-11 travelling to Europe with band next April-May.
Rehearsal for Chamber Orchestra Friday 2 November, 3:30-5pm, in the Performance Space
This additional rehearsal is in preparation for the Strings Soiree.
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 now and we invite friends and families
to do the same. Anyone who loves music will really enjoy this night.
AGM and Term 4 Band meeting Monday 26 November at 8 pm, library. Note: 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 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 [email protected]
Semester Two Band Fees
Semester Two Band Fees, sent to you via the school office, are now 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 [email protected] Term Four: key dates
Europe 2019 Tour meeting for parents and students, Tuesday 30 October, 7:30 pm
Rehearsal for Soiree, Friday 2 November, the Performance Space, 3:30-5pm - CO
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 10 Commerce Stalls
Would you like to be a part of an innovative learning program where your expertise develops and supports 21st Century skills?
Australian Business Week (ABW) 2018 Monday 3rd– Friday 7th December 2018
ABW is an innovative program involving year 10 students from across NBSC campuses learning about business by running their own company, being mentored by a person in business. Each business mentor works with a group of 10-12 students. They inspire and provide business advice and support for the students throughout the week.
The Business Mentor is the most important link in the process of ABW.
Business mentors are the key to this program as they give the students their invaluable insight into the business world.
The business mentor will be attached to a group of participants. Each company will have two mentors – a business and teacher mentor. Throughout the week, as a business mentor you will act as consultants to assist students to operate their business.
You will help students to: • understand the complexities of their company roles• make decisions based on information and data• select personnel needed for the operation of their company• manage meetings and meet deadlines.
You will act as a facilitator to help them: • learn how to find their own answers• discover where to find the materials they need to develop their service• understand the complexities of operating a business• develop and market the new product.
The most successful companies become self-managing with your mentorship.
How much time will the business mentor need to commit? Ideally, the business mentor will be available for the whole week. However, we realise that this is a substantial commitment for some people and therefore the alternative would be a commitment to be available on the first 2 days and the last day of the program.
If you would like to become involved as a business mentor in 2018 or to learn more about ABW please contact:
Vicki Busse, Project Officer Northern Beaches Secondary College Administration Centre 02 9939 6942 or email [email protected]
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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Garigal National Park Sunday 11th November, 2018 • www.barecreektrailrun.com
2km Dash • 6km Family Walk / Run • 12km Run • 20km Run
Garigal National Park, St Ives, an adventure playground, is just 30 minutes from Sydney’s CBD. It’s a brilliant way for little and big kids to experience our beautiful bushland.
Whether you’re just starting out, or an experienced runner there is a run (or walk) that is ideal for you. From the 2km Dash, 6km family walk/run, to the challenging 12 km and 20 km courses.
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Sleep well and be your best
Lisa Maltman and Dr. Kristy Goodwin help parents and teens make good decisions about their sleep
