Manilla Central School
Newsletter K-12 Newsletter No. 38
Monday, 14th December, 2015
Secondary – Phone: 67 851 184, Fax: 67 852 138 Primary – Phone: 67 851 599, Fax: 67 851 705
Kindergarten Celebration
On Monday, 7th December, the Kindergarten Celebration was held. Parents were wowed with the students’ musical skills during a performance of a percussion piece, “Clouds”. They showcased their singing with “Aussie Jingle Bells” and their drama talents with a skit from the book “An Aussie Night Before Christmas”. Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who have supported Kindergarten, it has been fabulous to see their growth over the year. We are very proud of them. Good luck next year in Year 1. (Miss Sevil and Mrs Fielding)
Community Carols
The primary band and school choir performed last Monday night at the Community Carols by Candlelight. They did a splendid job. Our school is so lucky to have such dedicated teachers that enable us to be involved in fantastic community events such as Carols by Candlelight.
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Stage 1 Excursion Last week stage 1 went on an excursion to Tamworth. They went to the Forum 6 Cinema to watch the movie “Hotel Transylvania 2”, followed by pizza for lunch and playtime at Tamworth Marsupial Park and Adventure Playground. The smiles in the photos really do show just how much fun they had on their excursion. Thank you to Miss Sevil for organising such a fun day.
Pink Day Last Tuesday the SRC committee held a mufti day to
raise money for the Cancer Council. Thank you to all
students who came dressed in their pink attire to raise
money for a worthy cause.
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Primary Presentation Day Presentation Day was held last Friday, 11th December. Congratulations to the many students who received awards, sporting, academic or cultural. It is a wonderful way to finish the year by celebrating the many achievements of students at our school. The concert band, primary choir and infants’ choir entertained the audience. Thank you to Mr O’Neill and Miss O’Brien for all your organisation of the band and choir.
Mrs Nist, Miss O’Brien, Miss Berriman and Mrs Goodman were also formally thanked and farewelled. The school wishes you all the best in your various future endeavours (retirement or future schools). The highly anticipated announcement of school captains for 2016 was also revealed. Congratulations to Brock Russell, Jacob Faulks, Angela McCubbin and Holly Wagstaff (pictured) who will lead the Primary School in 2016.
Presentation Day
It was a pleasure seeing so many of our students receiving accolades for their hard work in 2015. I would especially like to thank our special guests attending the Primary and Secondary awards ceremonies. It is a pleasure to have such an extensive list of guests, who are involved in our school and community in a variety of forms. We thank you for your support of our wonderful school.
Secondary Presentation Day Major Awards
Award - 2015 Student
Ruben F Scarf Commitment Award Micheal Atkins
Caltex Best all-Rounder Award Rodney Coote
The University of Newcastle Award for Academic Excellence
Jillian Sykes
Manilla Matters Committee Hayden Perry
Rotary Leadership Awards Marshall Fletcher Lauren McNeill
Principal’s Award Cameron Ransley
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Veness Citizenship Awards 2 Junior and 2 Senior
Chelsie Riley 10 Billy Pike 8 Cameron Ransley 11 Claudia Jones 11
Long Tan Awards Emily McDonald 10 Rodney Coote 12
University of New England Deanna Ransley
University of Newcastle Gillian Sykes
Manilla CWA Award Excellence in School Based Traineeship
Deklan Dixon
VET Award School Ryan Giblett
John Wheeler Award Excellence in Biology
Jillian Sykes
Manilla CWA Award Excellence in Hospitality
Reece Hawkins
Manilla CWA Traineeship Awards Deklan Dixon
Manilla Bowling Club Laura Stackman Emily McDonald
Chad Family Award Emily McDonald
The Manilla & District Garden Club Awards
Lana Winter Rebekah Beaton Cameron Ransley
Land Care Award Nicole Lye
Manilla Matters Committee Hayden Perry
Dux 2014 William Freestone
Manilla Red Cross Emily McDonald
Kevin Anderson Award Jodie Black
Manilla Masonic Club Awards Jillian Sykes Cayden Fletcher
Manilla RSL Sub Branch Awards Marshall Fletcher Sophie Kemp Emily McDonald
The Angelica Rosa Award Jillian Sykes
Manilla Motel Awards Rodney Coote Regina-Lee Gregson
The Faulkner Family Award Taylah Kelly
The Community Mutual Bank Awards Nicole Bradley Taylor Kelly
The Manilla View Club Awards Rodney Coote Chelsie Riley
The Tamworth Council Special Awards Ryan Giblett Jillian Sykes
The Veness Family Award Claudia Jones Cameron Ransley Chelsie Riley Billy Pike
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The NSW Farmers Federation Award Nicole Lye Ashley Arnold
Manilla Lions Club Awards Nicole Bradley Lana Winter Jillian Sykes
Margaret Vowles Award Jillian Sykes
Manilla Fish Hatchery Award Blake Bracken
The Coreena Cottage Award Taylah Kelly
Manilla RSL Awards Ashley Arnold Laura Stackman Adam Stackman
Primary Presentation Major Awards
Alana Orchard Memorial Award Rebecca Drummond
Angelica Rosa Award Eva-Mae Davies
Angelica Rosa Award Charlotte Good
Angelica Rosa Award Emily McBride
Barnaby Joyce Award Taniel Rae
Chad Family Award Chalmonie Fletcher
CWA Award Kaesha Cash
Janette Meehan Scholarship Hope-Maree Withers
John Wheeler Taniel Rae
Kevin Anderson Award Jocelyn Heywood
Lions Club Of Manilla Jessica Paull
Manilla Bowling Club Addison Buffett
Manilla Bowling Club Isobel Hargraves
Manilla Bowling Club Chloe Rae
Manilla Bowling Club Taylah McCarthy
Manilla Garden Club Millie Sutherland
Manilla Garden Club Neil Harvey
Manilla Masonic Lodge Samantha McCubbin
Manilla Matters Shayia Davy-Darlington
Manilla Minor League Meegan Taylor
Manilla Motel Bryn Heywood
Manilla Motel Logan Withers
Manilla Motel Jacob Faulks
Manilla R.S.L. Club Samantha McCubbin
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Manilla Red Cross Trinity Laws
Manilla Red Cross Chase Leonard
Manilla Red Cross Hayley Highlands
Manilla Red Cross Angela Grant
Manilla View Club Ashton Dunning-Trewlynn
P & C Katie Nener
P & C Patrick Ratcliffe
R.S.L. Club William Lake
R.S.L. Sub-Branch Kurt Sing
R.S.L. Sub-Branch Zantara Stanton-Sing
Manilla Born To Read Committee Shaylee Williams
Rotary Lachlan Hall
Rotary Rayah Fletcher
Tamworth Regional Council Moesha Genoli
Tamworth Regional Council Jessica Paull
The Community Mutual Group Jocelyn Heywood
North West Samantha McCubbin
Above: Secondary Gold Award Recipients
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Above: Secondary Sports Award Recipients
New Staff Members
Last Wednesday we conducted Expression of Interest interviews for a Mathematics teacher for 2016 and a Hospitality teacher. Ms Leanne Dark was successful at interview for the Mathematics position and Mrs Jessica Turner was successful for the Hospitality position. Congratulations Leanne and Jessica. Last Thursday we conducted interviews for one of the Assistant Principal positions. Ms Sarah Dixon from Wilcannia Central School was successful in attaining this position. Sarah is currently a K – 10 Instructional Leader in her school and brings to Manilla a wealth of knowledge in the areas of curriculum and visible learning. We are looking forward to Sarah joining Mrs Cox in leading our Primary department and we’d like to thank Mr Willis for stepping into the Assistant Principal position whilst it was vacant.
Year 6 Farewell
We will formally say farewell from Primary School today to our Year 6 students. Our Year 6 and their families will celebrate the end of Primary School via a luncheon at the Manilla RSL. Speeches and gifts will be presented at the function. On behalf the staff of Manilla Central School, we wish all of our outgoing students from the Primary our very best of wishes and we look forward to welcoming them into the Secondary in 2016.
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Car Wash
Year Six will be conducting a car wash on Wednesday as a fundraiser to buy a gift for the school. The cost for the wash is $6 and a further $4 for a vacuum.
Mathematics Text Books
Would students from Years 7-10 please return any outstanding mathematics text books to the library ASAP for stocktake and repairs ready for next year?
COMING EVENTS - Week 11
Mon, 14th Dec Year 6 Farewell Luncheon 12.30 – 2.30pm @ RSL Club Primary Social 6.00 – 8.00pm
Tue, 15th Dec Year 7 Green Valley Farm Excursion
Wed, 16th Dec Year 6 Carwash HSC Results Released Last Day for Students
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2016 Return to School
Wednesday, 27th January Staff Return
Thursday, 28th January Years 1 – 6 & Years 7,11 & 12 Kindergarten Best Start Interviews
Friday, 29th January Years 8, 9 & 10 Kindergarten Best Start Interviews
Monday, 1st February Kindergarten commences
Merry Christmas and a safe
and happy holiday to all!
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