Manilla Central SchoolNewsletter

K-12 Newsletter No 38Monday, 2nd December, 2019

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

National Brilliant Kids Festival

Last week 5 students from our Secondary Department travelled to Sydney University for the National Brilliant Kids Festival 2019. These students earnt their position to this fantastic event via their presentations of their Agrifuture’s proposals of the Hydrocrate and Eperb Pouch.Millie, Meegan, Rayah, Jess and Chalm travelled down to Sydney on Thursday for an early start on Friday at the Business College of Sydney University. The girls participated in University style workshops with industry leading professionals and entrepreneurs, learning how to critically think outside the box, and solve complex issues.

To finalise the day our girls had to present their pitch to four judges and a lecture theatre full of strangers and other competitors. A somewhat terrifying thought for our girls. But as usual, with a lot of preparation and some words of wisdom from Mrs Taylor and myself, the girls shone like diamonds, really stepping up to the occasion. Although the judges only announced one winner, the four judges approached our girls after the event and whispered ‘you were both sharing a very close second place’..... how amazing.... A colossal effort and a credit to their character and personalities.It was so good to see our girls rubbing shoulders with so many schools from all over Australia including multiple exclusive private schools from around Sydney. And as per the judges’ comments - ‘beating those schools in their respective presentations’.I trust the girls had a great time visiting the beach, walking in the shoes of those Sydney Uni business students and learning from industry leading professionals who gave up their time and resources to make the event happen.I would like to thank Agrifutures and startup business for this opportunity and Jess Taylor for giving up her time, helping with transport and supervision. I would also like to thank our local CWA branches for helping fund our Agrifuture’s program this year. Mr Connors

Rotary Public Speaking

Well done to Sammi McCubbin who competed in the district final of the Rotary Public Speaking Competition recently.

She spoke brilliantly about her chosen topic and should be commended on her excellent delivery. Congratulations Sammi!

Primary Captains SpeechesLast Wednesday our Year 5 candidates presented their speeches to the school community on why they should be voted in as captains of the Primary School for 2020. Congratulations to all candidates on the quality and excellent delivery of speeches. After the speeches the primary students and staff then voted for their captains. The announcement of the captains will be made at Presentation Day on Friday, 13th December. Below are the speeches made by the candidates:

Jackson Browning Good morning teachers, students, family and friends. My name is Jackson Browning and I have been at Manilla Central School since Kindergarten.I would like to thank all the students and staff for giving us the opportunity to run for school captain. I know no matter who is elected, they will do the school proud.I believe I could be a good school captain because I have many leadership qualities. I always try my best to set a good example at all times. One of my goals as school captain will be to keep the school bully free and encourage others to do so. I believe, if elected, I would make a great school captain as I enjoy helping others and I always set a good example for other students to follow, both in and outside the classroom. I always like to try my best at everything I do.Our school motto is I begin, I strive, I achieve and that is what I hope to do if I am elected captain. I see a school captain as being a good role model and leader to the younger students, teaching them to be respectful of others and our surroundings and always obey school rules.I would like to finish by wishing the other nominees good luck and thank you all for listening.

Boady RussellGood morning students, teachers and visitors. Most of you know me but those who don’t, my name is Boady Russell and I’m 11 years old. I have been at Manilla Central since I was a cute little kindy kid. I have 2 older brothers and 1 younger sister, and have lived in Manilla all my life. I love playing football and riding motorbikes in my spare time.I have been involved in many school activities such as zone athletic and swimming carnivals, pssa touch and hockey teams, and lots more.I believe I am a responsible and caring student and am willing to help any way I can. If chosen as school captain, I would try my hardest to set good examples and be a good role model for my fellow students. So if you want an awesome fun school VOTE 1 BOADY. Thank you.

Joseph SingGood morning students, teachers and visitors. I’m thankful for the opportunity to become school captain.Let me begin, on why I think I would become school captain. I have attended Manilla Central School since kindy. I’ve participated in many sporting activities and tried my best in all areas of learning. I may not be the best role model or the worst but I want to make Manilla Central School a funner and safer place for everyone! I can’t promise you everything you want, but I can promise you I will try to do everything I can to make Manilla Central School a better place.Even though I might not be the most athletic or popular person but I think I have a chance at the role of captain. If I become school captain I would like to know every ones ideas to make Manilla Central School a better place. If I had this chance I would like to do more things around our community.

Thank you everyone for listening to my speech, it may or may not be the best. I’m hoping that you help me to have this role of school captain in 2020. VOTE 1 Joseph Sing.I just want to say good luck to the other candidates.

Connor KestertonGood Morning Everyone,I’m Connor Kesterton, today I would like to tell you why I would make a good school captain.I’m trustworthy, respectful to all, approachable, well behaved and well mannered. A good school captain should lead by example and be a good role model, and I think I do this.If elected school captain I will assist teachers and other helpers in the school, be there for all students, represent the school with pride & be the best captain I can be.I started kindergarten at Manilla Central School in 2014 and I’m very proud to be a part of this school.I think I would make a great school captain in 2020.Thanks for listening.

Harley Coomer-IsonWelcome students, teachers and parents. My name is Harley Coomer-Ison and I would like to be Manilla Central School captain of 2020.If you don’t know me, I’m a kind, friendly, funny kid and have a lot of energy, I also like making new friends and always helping others. I march in the Anzac March every year. I have also represented my school in zone cross country and received ribbons for running in the zone sports carnival.Please vote for me, I would love the chance to be school captain. Thank you for listening to my speech.

Tori ClareGood morning teachers and students. For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Tori Clare and I would give anything to be your school captain next year. I think school captain is more than just a badge or a title, it means having pride in my school and fellow students.If you choose me to be your leader, I promise to try my hardest in all areas and to make sure I make my school proud. I promise to be respectful at all times, both in class and in the playground to everybody around me – teachers, students and guests. After all, Manilla Central prides itself for its respect. I will wear my uniform each and every day and I will wear it with pride.I enjoy representing my school, having previously been involved in capers, choir, sporting events and currently involved in the primary band.I love working with my peers, especially in subjects like art and science where we make exciting new things together.As you may all know, I love to have a chat and consider myself kind and approachable, so if anybody has any concerns they can feel free to come to me and I will help where I can.I think it will be a great opportunity for me to be your captain and leader in the year 2020. Thank you everyone.

Jade KestertonHello Everyone,For those who don’t know me, I’m Jade Kesterton and I’m here to tell you why I would make a good school captain.I am a nice and respectful student, I try my best at all times. I always do my best to assist teachers and helpers in the school. I participate in school activities and represent the school with pride.

attitude. I would like to finish by wishing the other nominees good luck and thank you for listening to my speech. And a big thank you to my Aunty, teachers and friends who have helped me become the person I am today. I wouldn’t be here without you.

Jessica WiseGood morning Mr Windred, teachers, students and visitors. I would like to welcome you to the captain speeches of 2019.Hi, my name is Jessica Wise, I am in year five and I am standing in front of you today to explain why I want a position as a 2020 school captain. I have attended Manilla Central School for six years so my whole schooling has been done here. I have achieved many things over those six years that I am very proud of. This includes state swimming, an education week award, achieving a spot in the 12’s representative netball team and also achieving the major prize in the Andy Griffiths writing competition. So as you can tell I’ve been quite busy. I also participate in extracurricular activities, this also includes the ANZAC Day March every year and also art with Mrs Dixon and band with Mr O’Neill. I always try my hardest to participate in everything that I can.As a year five student you must demonstrate positive behaviour, integrity, honesty and respect. Respect can go a long way, respect for self, others and the environment. I demonstrate these three things. I always display initiative and leadership and I will always have the ability to make decisions for myself. I listen and follow through with every instruction that I get given by teachers. Every time I wear our school uniform I wear it with pride, I am always happy to say I come from an amazing school full of amazing people.I’m running for school captain not because it looks fun, but because I want to help make changes and improvements to our school. I have seen what school captains are involved in and I am determined to be a part of it. I am willing to fulfil the job expectations as a captain and I won’t let you down.

Sekora DaleyGood morning Mr Windred, teachers, fellow students, family and friends. My name is Sekora Daley and I would love to be your school captain for 2020.I have been a student at Manilla Central School since kindergarten. I have represented the school in many sporting events, performed in CAPERS, school excursions, achieved a platinum award, and I try my hardest in class and love being with my friends.In this time at Manilla Central School I have become familiar with the school emblem’s motto “I begin, I strive, I achieve’.To me the role of school captain is more than a badge, popularity or a fancy title. It’s the privilege to have the honour and the chance to make a positive influence on the students, as well as the teachers. I believe I have all these qualities and if not, I am willing to learn them and grow in the process.I promise to dedicate myself, work hard and be the effective leader that you would be proud of in the school.I will uphold and obey all rules, assist teachers and students in any way possible to the best of my abilities and become the role model that you can look up to.I strongly believe that I’m respectful, a good listener, trustworthy and a good friend which all these qualities are very important in everyone’s life.

Thank you listening to my speech and remember I’m not perfect but I do believe that the position is perfect for me.

If elected as a school captain I will lead by example, be respectful and be there to help students, teachers and helpers.One thing I would like to change as school captain is make the school uniform the sports uniform all the time because it’s comfortable, looks smart and shows people we belong to Manilla Central School.I have been at Manilla Central School since kindy in 2014, I love this school and would be proud to represent this school as a captain in 2020.So Vote 1 - Jade Kesterton.Thanks for listening to me today.

Meaghan HawleyGood morning teachers, students, parents, caregivers and visitors, my name is Meaghan Hawley. I have attended Manilla Central School since kindergarten. During my time at Manilla Central I have made lots of friendships with my peers and other students in the school.I have participated in numerous things at Manilla Central School. I have been in the netball schools cup, the school hockey competition that was on Tuesday afternoons and a lot of other different sports. I have even participated in sports that I don’t normally play like tee-ball, soft ball and league tag. I may not be the best at all sports but I always give 100% in everything I do. I am in the primary band and I represent the school not only in sport but through other activities like capers and going to the ANZAC march in Manilla. I participate in extra school activities like choir and going to art club. I also play in the Manilla Central School band and sing the choir at the Community Christmas Carols each year.On Wednesdays I assist the canteen ladies with breakfast club. I help give out food and I help by taking all the dirty items into the canteen so they can be washed. I always wear the correct school uniform on the days that a certain uniform has to be worn. I do these things because I believe that a good leader leads by example.Some of the goals I would like to achieve whether I am a school captain or not are to be a good role model to all students. To work well with students and staff to make our school a safe and happy place, and to be a kind student. I will do my best to demonstrate the three school PBL expectations respect for self, others and the environment. If I am elected as a school captain for 2020 I will do my best to fulfil the job expectations and to be the best person I can be for all students. Thank you for listening.

Dakota McInerneyGood morning students, teachers, parents and care givers, my name is Dakota McInerney. Even though I only started here in July I have already been involved in many aspects of athletics and participated in school events, also camps. At these events I have always tried my best and pursed the school motto as well as displaying respect.I would like to be school captain because I would absolutely like to lead the whole school to be respectful to teachers and others. I would also like to represent Manilla Central School in the best way possible and put something back into the school which has given me so many opportunities. If I am elected, I would make a great school captain as I enjoy helping others and I will listen to all ideas and suggestions. I will always set a good example for other students both inside and outside the classroom. I like to try my best at anything and everything I do. I also enjoy contributing to the school any way possible. I understand I have to give up my time to make this commitment to the school and I am very happy to do that. Our school motto is: I begin, I strive, I achieve and Respect grows and flows. I believe as school captain I will be a good role model and leader for the younger students. I am a good learner, I am respectful, honest and I have a positive

COMING EVENTS - Week 8Week A

Mon, 2 Dec Kindy Prep

Carols in the Hall 6.30pm

Tue, 3 Dec K-6 Sport - Cricket

K-6 Gold Party@ Barraba Pool

Wed, 4 Dec Year 1/2 Manellae Lodge Visit

Thu, 5 Dec Band

K-6 Scripture Service 10.00am

Secondary Awards Assembly 10.00am

Fri, 6 Dec K-6 PBL Assembly @ Hall 9.30am

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.

Northern Schools Steer CompetitionRecently our MCS show team ventured to Glen Innes for the Northern Schools Steer Competition. There was approximately 270 students, 16 schools and 60 steers at the show. Our students participated in the Junior Judging and Parading and had a great time and learnt some new skills. Dylan Walker achieved a fantastic 3rd place in the senior division and Chalmonie collecting a 7th place. A fantastic effort against so many competing kids.

Overall our students and steers performed brilliantly. I’d like to thank those who made this possible, especially Richard Chaffey for donating his steer which weighed in at massive 624kgs. We are now awaiting the hoof competition results. Thanks again to the parents who helped along the way and Angus Faulks for helping with transport and supervision overnight.

Volunteers & Helpers Morning Tea

When: Tuesday, 10th December, 2019Time: 10.30 to 11.30amWhere: MCS Primary Meeting RoomRSVP: Friday, 6th December, 2019To say thank you for your support, Manilla Central School wish all our volunteers and helpers for a morning tea to say thanks!

Please RSVP to the Primary School Office on Ph: 6785 1599 by Friday, 6th December 2019 for catering purposes.

Year 6 Farewell Social