Manilla Central SchoolNewsletter

K-12 Newsletter No 1Monday, 3rd February, 2020

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

Australia Day AwardsCongratulations Zac McNeill. Zac was awarded with the Manilla Young Citizen of the Year award at the Australia Day Awards held at the pool last Sunday.Zac has done a lot of volunteer work in the form of basketball coaching and running the Monday afternoon T-Ball program with primary age children. He also had a stellar year representing the North West Region in the State Basketball Championships and also representing the NSW Under 20’s Men’s Netball team at the National Championships.We also had some of our staff nominated for the Manilla Citizenship Award. Rachael Ferguson was recognised for the enormous amount of community work that she performs each year. Plus Rae Heywood and Julie Leeson were recognised for their voluntary work in running the Breakfast Program at our school. Congratulations to all of you. We are very proud of you. I would also like to acknowledge the voluntary work that Richard Bell, Jeanette Meehan and David Ridgewell do on the Australia Day committee, plus Di Allen for her Welcome to Country.

Welcome Kindergarten and Year 7Last week was a huge moment in the lives of our new Kindergarten and Year 7 students as they commenced a new chapter in their schooling. Welcome to our school community Kindergarten and welcome to the secondary Year 7. Kindergarten 2020 - Back Row: Lalani Frazer, Lex Orchard, Malakai Winsor, Haidee Gumbleton, Nash Swanton, Rocco White. Middle Row: Ethan Martin, Mila Marshman, Tanishka Thakur, Sam Cocking, Tyler Gray. Front Row: Azzra Flett, Talin Watson-Gayford, Huntah Parris, Mia Spence, Azahlia Jessup. Absent: James Givney

Year 7 Lake Keepit Excursion

Our Year 7 students are heading to Lake Keepit this week for the annual Year 7 bonding session. Mr Connors and Miss Wrightson have organised a great excursion with lots of opportunities for our students to team build, socialise, problem solve and to establish some solid wellbeing and study practices.

Pastoral Care Program We have introduced a new morning program in the secondary that we propose will strengthen the bonds between our students and strengthen the bond between our students and staff. Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning our students will meet with their stage teams. They will workshop a variety of wellbeing topics such as respectful relationships, caring for others and inclusion and equity amongst a variety of other topics. This new process will help support the wellbeing of our students in conjunction with the review of the Student Support Program and building staff capacity. The stage teams will also be involved in community services throughout the year as a means of giving back to our community.Pastoral Care Teams 2020Stage 4 - Rachael Ferguson, Rachel Felstead, Brittany Singleton, Rebecca Cowell, James Galloway, Timothy RoweStage 5 - Sam Saunders, Melissa Eagles, Rowena Singleton, Lee Bowman, Alyssa Nott, Elichia SuttonStage 6 - Craig Drew, Justin Connors, Michael Windred, Rebecca Wrightson, Ariana Lawrence, Danielle Jones.

Primary Swimming Carnival / House Captains

The K-6 Swimming Carnival will be held this Friday, 7th February. Events for 8 – 13 years will commence at 10.00am. K – 2 will join the primary at the pool at approximately 11.30am for novelty events.

House captains were elected last week. Congratulations to:Adara - Jackson Browning & Sekora DaleySirius - Jade Kesterton & Cameron SingZemos - Alisha Carter & Harley Coomer-Ison

Welcome to our New Staff

We welcome new staff to our school in 2020.

Mrs Ariana Lawrence has joined us in the role of Head Teacher Secondary Studies. Ariana comes to us from Taree HS where she was relieving as Deputy Principal. She will be teaching in the Science Department and brings to our school a load of experience and expertise. Ariana was captain of our school in 2005.

Mr Timothy Rowe was successful in attaining a permanent position in our English Department. Tim has spent the past five years teaching at Quirindi High and we welcome him to our staff.

Miss Elschia Sutton has joined us from Gunnedah High and will be teaching in our Science Department. Welcome Elischia.

Mrs Rebecca Cowell has joined our staff as our Secondary Learning and Support Teacher. Welcome Rebecca.Primary Class Structure : Kindergarten Mrs Helen AlstonStage One Mrs Tanya McDonaldStage One Mrs Leanne HolzigalStage Two Mrs Cassie Brown (Relieving A.P. - Stage Two Supervisor)Stage Two Mr Andrew WardStage Three Ms Jenine Milgate (A.P. Stage 3 Supervisor)Stage Three Mrs Heidi HawleyLibrary Mrs Gabby SauerInstructional Leader Ms Sarah Dixon (Stage One Supervisor)

New Students

As well as our new Kindergarten students, several new students enrolled at both Primary and Secondary sites. A very warm welcome to:

Lucy Ellem - Year 2Bella Gumbleton - Year 3Bonnii Porter - Yr 7Makenzie Jarman - Yr 7Matthew Russell - Yr 7Lilly Walker - Yr 7Tashana O’Neill - Yr 8Sophie Russell - Yr 8Danae Blacker - Yr 9Mischa Blacker - Yr 9Charlotte Porter - Yr 9Locklan Brett - Yr 10Nicholas Russell - Yr 10

Canteen News

Thank you to Tammy Stackman for her donation of a muffin maker to the Primary Canteen.Breakfast Club will commence this Wednesday, 5th February.Please note there have been a few price increases.

Bus Zones

Parents are reminded that Bus Zone at the front of both sites are to be kept clear during the following times:

8.00am - 9.30am2.30pm - 4.00pm

School PhotosSchool Photos will be taken next week on Tuesday, 11th and Wednesday, 12th February. Photo envelopes were sent home with students last week. Those requiring family/sibling photos may collect an envelope from either office.Please read the directions on the envelopes carefully and follow them. Payments can be made online on the School Photographers website. http://www.theschoolphotographer.com.auOr by enclosing the correct money in the envelope and returning it to the school by Monday, 10th February (No money will be accepted by the school after photo day & no change will be given by the school)There are no extra charges for orders made up until the photos are returned to school. Therefore you should have until the end of March to order and pay for your orders on-line.Below is the schedule for all photos over the 2 days:Tuesday 11th February - Primary Campus:8:15 - 8:30 - STAFF group photo9:30 - 9:50 - Kindergarten 9:50 - 10:10 - S1M (1/2) Mrs MacDonald10:10 - 10:30 - S1H (1/2) Mrs Holzigal10:30 - 10:50 - S2B (3/4) Mrs Browne 10:50 - 11:10 - S2W (3/4) Mr Ward11:00 - 11:15 - Staff Individual Photo11:50 - 12:10 - S3M (5/6) Miss Milgate12:10 - 12:25 - S3H (5/6) Mrs Hawley12:25 - 12:40 - Year 6 Fun12:40 - 1:40 - Family Photos

Wednesday 12th February - Secondary Campus:9:10 - 9:30 - Year 7 9:30 - 9:50 - Year 89:50 - 10:10 - Year 910:10 - 10:30 - Year 1011:30 - 11:50 - Year 1111-50 - 12:10 - Year 1212:15 - 3:00 - Special Photos (Captains, fun photo, SRC)

Tamworth Regional Gallery Term 1 Workshops start this week.

Tamworth Regional Gallery's popular Art After School programs start this week.

There are still limited places available, and you can use your Creative Kids Vouchers to offset the costs.

Booking Open

Art After School for 5-8 year olds Wednesdays - 4.00pm - 5.00pm

5-8 year olds $120.00 including booking fee.

The $100 Creative Kids Voucher is available to subsidise this course.

Art After School for 9-12 year olds! Thursdays - 4.00pm - 5.00pm

9-12 year olds $120.00 including booking fee.

The $100 Creative Kids Voucher is available to subsidise this course.

Art Experimentation Mondays - After school -5.00pm

Secondary aged students $120.00 including booking fee

Art After School is an opportunity to experiment with different art mediums and learn new techniques.

The class is taught by art education officer Emma Stilts.

Call the gallery for more information. Ph: 6767 5230

or email Emma Stilts e.stilts@tamworth.nsw.gov.au

COMING EVENTS - Week 2Week A

Mon, 3 Feb -

Tue, 4 Feb -

Wed, 5 Feb -

Thu, 6 Feb Year 7 Lake Keepit Camp

Fri, 7 Feb Year 7 Lake Keepit Camp K - 6 Swimming Carnival

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.

Primary Breakfast Club Every Wednesday 8.30—9.00am

Cereal, Toast, Fruit & Yoghurt

Event:Free internet safetypresentations deliveredat your local PCYC club

Date: Tuesday 11 FebTime: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

esafety.gov.au

How are you making the internet a safer place?

Cost Free

Audience Parents and carers of young people aged 5-12 years old

Date/Time/Registration 12 February 2020 – 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT

14 February 2020 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEDT

Register here - esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

The session will cover:

• ideas to ‘Start the chat’ about harmful content, contact with strangers and online bullying

• strategies for addressing common digital parenting challenges

• skills that young people need to protect themselves online

• how to get help if things go wrong

Helping kids thrive online

esafety.gov.au/sid

This webinar from the eSafety Commissioner is a great opportunity to start 2020 with the latest information to keep your child safe online and gather some tips to help manage technology at home.

Free webinar

esafety.gov.au/sid

Join in the Safer Internet Day buzzThis year Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11 February 2020. The theme is ‘Together for a better internet’ and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is encouraging parents to mark the day by starting family conversations about online safety. You can download our Safer Internet Day resources at esafety.gov.au/sid and use them to start the chat about online safety with your family.

Explore Australia’s online safety hubCheck out eSafety’s great range of advice and resources. Get started by visiting our parents and carers pages and reading the practical tips for kicking off an online safety conversation. You can also download our ‘Parents guide to online safety’ booklet (available in 5 languages), look through eSafety Kids with your family or get familiar with our step by step advice for reporting different types of online abuse. Find out more at esafety.gov.au

Start the chat about online safety and help make every day a Safer Internet Day!

Start the chat before someone else does

Join our free parent webinarThe session will cover how to start the chat about harmful content, contact with strangers and cyberbullying.

Helping Kids Thrive Online12th February 2020 at 8:00 PM (AEDT) 14th February at 2020 12:00 PM (AEDT) Register now at esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

A new supply of Sports Shirts, Sport Shorts and hats are now available for sale at the Primary and Secondary Offices.