Manly Campus Northern Beaches Secondary College

Manly Campus

Northern Beaches Secondary College Academic Excellence  Personal Best  Giving Back to the Community Principal: Ms Cath Whalan Deputy Principals: Ms Kathy O’Sullivan Mr Alex Newcomb

16 February 2018 – Newsletter No. 3

A reminder that the Year 9 Information Evening is From the Principal on next Tuesday 20 February at 6:30pm in the Information Evenings school hall. We look forward to seeing all Year 9 students accompanied by a family member at this Thank you to all parents and students who very important event. attended the Years 10 and 11 Information Evenings this week, as well as the speakers who 2018-2020 School Plan provided up to date and pertinent information in A special thank you to those parents and order to support students in these year groups. community members who participated in our Whilst NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) 2018-2020 School assessment processes and procedures were an Plan at the important focus for both evenings, an overview of Consultation programs, career-planning support and tips to Meeting on assist student’s wellbeing were also provided. Wednesday Feedback from parents has been very positive and evening. After a we hope that the information given on the night presentation of was both relevant and helpful to both parents and the planning process undertaken and the draft students. plan, parents had the opportunity to work collaboratively in small groups to provide feedback

and suggestions for further improvement. This feedback will be used to refine our Strategic Directions and inform the School Action Teams who will be driving the whole-school improvements.

NBSC Manly Campus 138 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 Phone: 9905 3982 / Fax: 9905 777 / Email: [email protected] P&C website: www.manlypandc.org.au Stage Assemblies Senior Music Incursion

On Tuesday the inaugural Stage 6 Assembly was Today, the senior music classes were privileged to held in the Hall. These assemblies have been be visited by highly awarded young composer introduced to facilitate the celebration of students’ Elizabeth Younan, and professional symphony and success with others in their Stage. Thank you to theatre trumpeter, Daniel Williams. Elizabeth Natalie Patterson and Max Troughton for running explained the genesis and musical features of her the event and congratulations to Ben Devries, work "Biscuit and a Cup of Tea", written for Grace Jesse Dransfield, Daniel Hammond, Maia Hopf and Underhill and Mara Van Duyl, then spent time with Mara Van Duyl who were acknowledged for their each of the Year 12 Music students to develop contributions to Arts Unit musical ensembles in their own compositions. Daniel then gave 2017. Thank you also to Vicki Busse, the NBSC personalised critique of their HSC works, with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme coordinator, Year 10 and 11 students using his advice as a who presented Silver Awards to Harrison Keys and springboard to guide their future practice and Cameron Turner and Bronze Awards to Zoe expressive technique. Bakker, Janani Bala, Sophie Dimitrov, Maya Hopf, Senior Sign In and Out Louis Merrill, Phoebe Tulk and Benjamin Watts. The assembly also provided an opportunity for Ms I would like to clarify the attendance expectations for senior students. Year 12 students are Rixon to speak about the careers talks available for permitted to sign in late when they have no students on Tuesdays at lunchtime. timetabled lesson period 1 or sign out if they have no lesson during the last period of the day. They are all expected to sign in by recess and leave during lunch at the earliest. Year 11 students are permitted to sign out after period 5 on Mondays or on Wednesday afternoon if they have no timetabled classes. Students must swipe at the Attendance Office when arriving late or leaving early and are not permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day.

Debating and Public Speaking Classes Parents are reminded that the Masters Academy Manly Selective Campus debating program is starting soon.

Year 7 classes will begin in week 4 due to camp, with all other year groups starting in week 5.

There are still positions available in all year groups, and signups will remain open until the end of week 6.

Parents interested in a space for their child should go to www.mastersacademy.com.au/msc

All other enquiries about the program should be directed to Luke Beveridge ([email protected]) or to the Masters Academy office on: (02) 8283 2905

Congratulations to: There has been extensive research to prove that ‘giving out good’ not only benefits the receiver but • Caiden Morjanoff (Year 12) who has been awarded the University of Sydney Dean's also increases the wellbeing of the giver. Scholarship to study University Advanced Australian social researcher and psychologist, Maths courses this year. Hugh Mackay, points to this in his book The Good • Anna Goodman (Year 12) who was awarded a Life (2013). Having spent a long career asking Blue Endorsement for representing Sydney Australians about their values, motivations, North School Sports. ambitions, hopes and fears, Mackay has come to Cath Whalan the thought-provoking conclusion that ‘the good Principal life’ is not the sum of our security, wealth, status, postcode, career success and levels of happiness. Instead, Mackay states that ‘the good life’ is one NBSC Manly Campus defined by our capacity for selflessness, the quality of our relationships and our willingness to connect Open Day with others in a useful way. Thursday 22 February Here at NBSC Manly Campus, we recognise in our school ethos the importance of ‘giving back to the 9:30-11:30am community’. As a school, we strive to instil this ethos through our academic and social curricula. Volunteers needed to help with This week we hope to encourage all school morning tea. members to take some time to reflect upon what it is they can offer others in order to ultimately live Please contact Nada Zaina on more fulfilling lives. Furthermore, we hope to [email protected] continue to see more and more random acts of kindness; regardless of what month it is. School Photos Alex Newcomb (DP - Years 8, 10 & 12) Kathy O’Sullivan (DP – Years 7, 9 & 11) School Photo day is on Friday 23 February. Please see the flyer attached to the end of The Weekly Pines for more information and/or ordering online. From the Deputy Principals Feel Good February With this week marking both the celebration of Valentine’s Day and the middle of Feel Good Feb (FGF) it has been a great time to reflect upon our actions towards others and finding purpose that goes beyond ourselves.

FGF was created in 2015 by Australian author and educator, Linda Pang, to encourage and inspire people to initiate random acts of kindness for their fellow community members. Since then local businesses and institutes have signed up to become involved in donating time, people and resources where it is needed by others.

Alumni Event Volunteers Needed Saturday 24 February, 2-5pm NBSC Manly Campus will open its doors to our alumni community next Saturday 24 February Attention Year 8 Parents between 2 and 5pm. We need your help with the New Join us for a trip down memory lane to catch up Parents’ Welcome Night on with friends and faculty members. Wednesday 7 March.

Activities on the day include school tours, photo If you are able to help please email booth, band performances and memorabilia. Pines magazines will be available to review and Marg Martin on purchase. [email protected]

Please RSVP via the Manly Alumni website to assist with catering. https://www.manlyalumni.com/events/event/321 38.dz New Parents Welcome Night Second Hand Uniform Shop Thursday Volunteers Needed!

An Invitation We are open the third Thursday of every month during school terms The P&C Association and Year 8 Parents of Manly Campus from 1:30-2:30pm invite you to an informal welcome evening and would love you to join us. for all new Parents and Guardians. Any Thursday opening that you can Date: Wednesday 7 March 2018 assist would be greatly appreciated. 6:30-9:30pm For more details or if you are able Venue: Canteen open area at Manly Campus to help please contact Chris Schaller (follow the signs in the foyer) on: Drinks and Canapés will be served. [email protected] Cost: $10 per head, payable at the door

RSVP: School reception phone 9905 3982 by 24 February to assist with catering please Open Day The Year 7 disco will be held at the same time Volunteers needed to help with in the school hall. Come and join us along with morning tea on 22 February other new parents while your kids have fun. We look forward to meeting you. Please contact Nada Zaina on [email protected] Note: This event is for adults only

Sport Report Swimming Carnival We had a beautiful sunny day last Friday for the What a start to 2018! We have had some swimming carnival and a large number of students exceptional sporting achievements in many participating in all the events. Congratulations to disciplines. Firstly, I would like to congratulate two the House Captains who created a fabulous of our students on receiving awards at the Sydney atmosphere and provided wonderful support for North Sports Awards night this week – Anna their team mates. Below are the results from the Goodman and Josh Gessner. Anna Goodman carnival. received a Blue Endorsement award for her continued excellence in Squash. Josh Gessner was House Points presented a Sydney North Blue. There are only 32 House Place Points Sydney North Blues presented each year, so it is an st Bligh 1 2190 exception achievement. Hunter 2nd 1956 Please see Josh’s Macquarie 3rd 1695 citation below. Phillip 4th 1625

Sydney North Secondary Age Champions Schools Sports Female Male Association Blue for 12 Years Hannah Stephenson Jack Naylor outstanding 13 Years Christine Ruff Aidan Hogan achievement in sport - 14 Years Freya Green Max Oldham Josh Gessner 15 Years Amelia Wegenaar Fergus Clarkson 16 Years Zafi Sakellaris Kyle Ambrosius Joshua has been a key 17+ Years June Liang Adam Busselmann member of the Sydney North Baseball team over the last few years. He contributes positively to the team both on and off the field, particularly this year showing leadership skills at the trials and in competition.

Adaptability is the key to Joshua’s game. His pitching led to a win in the first game at this year’s NSWCHS Championships, while his versatility of being able to pitch and play third base contributed to his selection in the NSWCHS team. At the completion of the competition, he was selected in the NSW All Schools team who went on to win the School Sport Australia titles.

Joshua represented Australia at the 2013 Cal Ripken World Series in the USA. Josh is a member of the NSW Under 18s baseball team. He was selected in the MLB World Select team that toured the United States last October.

Joshua is an accomplished athlete and a high achieving student. His willingness to learn and personal discipline has enabled him to maintain high standards and levels of success. He is a worthy recipient of this award.

Knockout Sport If you have any questions about the musical in This year, MSC has entered 14 knockout sport general or about cast information, please contact teams into the CHS competition. A big Ms Woodward (at school in the HSIE staffroom or congratulation to our Senior Boys Basketball team, via email at [email protected]). If who defeated Carlingford 42-37 in a very you have questions regarding orchestra or competitive game. They are now progress to backstage crew, please contact Ms Leviton (at Round 2 where they will take on Cherrybrook school in the CAPA staffroom or via email at Technology High School. [email protected]).

Next week we have our Open girls Touch team We look forward to seeing you at the auditions! taking on Killarney High School and our Open Boys Cricket team will be battling it out at home against Duke of Edinburgh’s a very strong North Sydney Boys side. Good luck to all teams in their upcoming games. International Award Registration for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2018 is now open for Northern Beaches Secondary College students. Students are encouraged to join the Duke of Edinburgh Google Classroom using their “Education” email address and the class code e47qb6x to access key information. Documents and updates will be posted regularly and will include booking information for the 2018 hikes. Parents can access similar information on the NBSC website: http://www.nbsc.schools.nsw.edu.au/college- School Musical 2018 opportunities/nbsc-duke-of-edinburgh-awards

We are very excited to announce that our musical All participants must be registered with NBSC this year will be ‘The Little Mermaid’! The musical before they commence activities and prior to takes place in term 2, with rehearsals each Sunday booking upcoming Hikes, which are for 2018; and performances in week 9. All students are invited to take part in the cast (singers, actors, Bronze dancers), orchestra or backstage crew. Option 1: 16-18 March Option 2: 6-8 April Cast - auditions will be held in week 6. Check the CAPA noticeboard for a full list of the parts you can Silver audition for, to pick up a copy of the music and to Option 1: 5-7 May secure your audition time Option 2: 13-15 May Option 3: 7-9 June • Featured dancers - an audition will be held Option 4: 15-17 June Friday lunch week 6. Sign up on the CAPA noticeboard Gold 25-28 April – Practice Orchestra - there are many parts available. All 14-18 December – Qualifying interested students should put their name down on the CAPA noticeboard For more information contact the Northern Beaches Secondary College Duke of Edinburgh Backstage crew - speak to Ms Leviton in the CAPA Award Leader, Vicki Busse on 9939 6942 or staffroom and keep an eye on the daily notices [email protected]

Normally 3 hours shift during school term. Longer Career Matters shift (3-4 hours shift) may be required during Year 10 Information Night school holidays. It was a pleasure to speak to those who attended Job description of Kumon Instruction Assistant last Monday night and to subsequently chat with some of you about steps towards your career Duties may include: development. Please ensure you read the careers − Preparing for centre opening and closing related documents distributed and contact Ms − Instructing students in Kumon Maths and Colby if you have any questions. English worksheets [email protected] − Marking Kumon worksheets − Updating student record book Year 10 Work Experience Opportunities − Packing of Kumon worksheets into student folders Taronga Zoo Sydney − Updating student study record and projection Offering school work experience opportunities for − Administering instructional tools, including : those who are interested in pursuing a career in CDs, number board, flashcards, oral reading, zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo Maths multiplication table horticulture. Applications for 2018 are already May also be required to assist the instructor in the following tasks: open and will close Friday 23 February 2018. − Assisting in the observation of students Video Game and Animation − Supervising tests and assess test results − Assisting with preparation of reporting Work Experience at AIE − Assisting with worksheet stocktake The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Work − Assisting in conducting parent meetings and Experience Program is now open for 2018! If you parent orientations have students in year 10, 11 or 12 who are interested in Game Design, Game Art & Animation, Job Talks 3D Animation and VFX or Game Programming and If you are in Year 10 or 11 and looking for part time would like to learn practical skills and what it's like work, come along to our “Job Talk” on Tuesday to work in this area, please call AIE Sydney on 02 10th April at lunchtime. Representatives from local 8514 8800 or online at: stores Officeworks and Woolworths will speak http://www.aie.edu.au/workexperience about opportunities for jobs and skill development with their companies and explain how to apply. Year 10 Volunteering Opportunity As mentioned in careers classes, Mrs O’Sullivan is HSC Half Yearly Seminars seeking Year 10 students to help set up for and Macquarie University (Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 attend the MC alumni event. Please speak to Mrs March); UTS (Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 March); and O’Sullivan as soon as possible if you are UON (Sunday 11 March) will be hosting seminars interested. to assist students prepare effectively for the upcoming HSC half-yearly exams. Sessions will be Part-time Job Opportunity at Kumon held in 16 different subjects and run by expert HSC Love to help children in their learning…especially teachers/markers. For more information, go to: in Maths & English? https://hscintheholidays.com.au or phone 1300 677 336. Are you organised, have an eye for detail and are able to prioritise your tasks? If yes, we would like NIDA HSC Drama Performance Course to hear from you. NIDA HSC Drama Performance is a comprehensive course for NSW students in year 11 and 12. Availability : Monday & Thursday Broaden your understanding of performance and develop improvisation, acting and devising 3.30/3.45 pm to 6.45pm techniques. Communicate as a performer to an audience for GP and IP projects. Next course 16–20 April 2018, 10am–5pm at NIDA's Kensington Campus. More info http://www.nida.edu.au/schools-and-teachers/ SECOND HAND UNIFORMS Gap Year Opportunity LOCATED UNDER THE TAS BLOCK Discover more about the rewards of an ADF gap year at our next Information Session: Next open Tuesday 6 March Event date: 20 February 2018 Time: 6.30pm 8:15 – 9:30am Location: 4/9 George St, Parramatta, 2050 Open first Tuesday of the month: RSVP: By email to [email protected] 8:15am – 9:30am & the third Thursday of the month: Call 131901 or visit defencejobs.gov.au/gapyear 1:30pm-2:30pm

Careers Contacts Coordinators Marg Martin & Chris Schaller Please contact us if Careers Advisors you would like to place an order Ms Deb Rixon [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ms Donna Colby Donations of washed good quality uniforms are most welcome and can be left at the school office [email protected] All proceeds go to the P&C for school improvement projects. MSC Careers Website For second hand band blazers (buy & sell) www.manlyselectivecampuscareers.com please contact Diane Turner: [email protected] For new and preloved band polo shirts please contact Kim Luong: [email protected]

Band Photos: dates and uniforms CB and SwB- Friday 23 February, Period 5 CB and SWB students will wear neat summer school uniform in their band photo due to the scheduling of photos early in the year.

Other Ensembles: Thursday 1 March: Formal Band Uniform Band auditions and Lists New members to the other ensembles are encouraged to buy or borrow a winter uniform for Auditions finished last Saturday with an epic this event. There will be limited opportunities to eleven hour day of Year 7 wind and jazz students. borrow a blazer for the photo if needed. It was wonderful to meet new members and their families. Thank you to band parents who assisted Second hand blazers – It’s time to buy and sell! this day. Students in Years 9 -12, it’s an ideal time to get The preliminary band lists have been circulated into a bigger size and sell your blazer ASAP to the and posted on the band notice-board outside the incoming Year 7 group. Check the blazer in your jazz lounge (near the canteen). These lists will be cupboard still fits your growing child and upgrade fine-tuned over the next week and emailed again to a bigger size through second hand sales. Your via the 2018 band liaisons. Please contact small blazer will sell quickly as demand for them is [email protected] if your child does not high. appear on the lists. We currently have blazers for sale in sizes 8, 12 16 Thanks to the three directors who carried out the and 18. 8 days of auditions: Craig Driscoll, Mark Brown and To sell a blazer or be added to the waitlist to buy, Brian Buggy and to parents Natalie Roberts email Dianne Turner [email protected] (enrolments) and Sally Matthews (auditions) for their fantastic work in these early band weeks. Rehearsals Commence for Jazz Combo and Covers Band next week in the Jazz Lounge Open Day Thursday 22 February WE/BB/SE with Formal Covers Band: Lunchtime Tuesdays Band Uniform. Jazz Combo: Lunchtime Thursday Wind Ensemble, Big Band and SE will represent the school at the upcoming Manly Campus Open Day Lists to be circulated this weekend and are up on next week from 9:30-11:30 in the hall. the band notice-board.

Dress: Formal Band Uniform (winter uniform with Some important dates for diaries blazers, tie, long grey pants for boys, opaque tights Term One for girls). If your child does not yet own a blazer, please ask them to arrange to borrow one. Open Day Thursday 22 February WE/BB/SE These ensembles will have had two rehearsals each prior to this event so we thank them for rising Ensemble photos Friday 23 February CB/SwB to the challenge. Ensemble photos Thursday 1 March Call- sheets will be circulated via email this WE/SWO/SB/BB/JO weekend with more information.

Term One Band Meeting Junior Band Tour Monday 26 February @ 8pm in library, Tuesday 4 – Friday 8 December CB/SwB/SB All welcome Changed your contact details since last year? Band Bash, Friday 23 March, All Ensembles, Please notify the band committee of any Freshwater gym (TBC). Alternative date Fri 16 March (We are awaiting venue booking changes via confirmation from FW campus). https://www.cognitoforms.com/ManlyCa mpusBands/_2018ChangeOfDetailsForm Term Two Band Names Senior band and strings tour Wind Stream: Monday 30 April (pupil free day) SWO~Symphonic Wind Orchestra; WE~Wind Thursday 3 May- SWO/JO/SE Ensemble; CB~Concert Band

NSW Schools Band Festival Strings Stream: Premier Big Band Event SE~String Ensemble; CO~Chamber Orchestra Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 May- JO Jazz Stream: Term Three JO~Jazz Orchestra; BB~Big Band; SB~Stage Band; Workshop Day (pupil free day) SwB- Swing Band; JC- Jazz Combo; Covers Band Monday 23 July, All wind and jazz ensembles (name TBC) (JO TBC)

NSW Schools Band Festival

Saturday 28 July, CB/WE/SWO

NSW Schools Band Festival Sunday 29 July, SwB/SB/BB

Australian Schools Orchestral Festival Sunday 2 September SE/CO

Musicale Sunday 23 September, SWO/JO/CO/SE

WE at the Verbrugghen Hall Sydney Conservatorium Monday 3 or 10 September

Intermediate Band Tour 24-28 September WE/BB

Term Four

Orchestral Soiree Mosman Art Gallery Friday 9 November, SE/CO

Jazz Night Out Saturday17 November, DY RSL: SwB/SB/BB/JO

Term 1 Calendar

Please check all dates and times closer to the event

Week 4A Week 8A Year 7 SRC KO Boys Open Tennis, 20/03/2018 19/02/2018 Long Reef Tennis Club, Applications open 8:30-11:30am Principals tour, 9:30am, Year 10 History & 21/03/2018 bookings essential via 20/02/2018 Geography Excursion the office 9990 3982 P&C meeting, 7pm in Information Evening 21/03/2018 20/02/2018 Year 9, 6:30pm the library. All welcome in the hall 22/03/2018 Year 7 vaccinations Open Day Week 9B 22/02/2018 9:30-11:30am Year 7 & 8 Debating 26/03/2018 Year 11VA -Brett Gala Day TBC 22/02/2018 Whiteley Studio Year 7 SRC 27/03/2018 Excursion P1-4 Applications close 23/02/2018 School Photos Sydney North Concert Band and 28/03/2018 Swimming, all day at 23/02/2018 Swing Band Ensemble Homebush photos, Period 5 Year 7 SRC Speeches, Alumni Relaunch 29/03/2018 Period 2 in the 24/02/2018 2-5pm Common Room Good Friday Public Week 5B 30/03/2018 Holiday 26/02/2018 Year 7 Camp - 28/02/2018 Mangrove Mountain Week 10A Easter Monday Public T1 Band Meeting, in the 2/04/2018 26/02/2018 Holiday library, 8-9pm School photos reshoot 6/04/2018 Bronze Duke of Ed 1/03/2018 and group day -8/04/2018 Practice Hike 2 Year 11 Geography State Swimming, 2/03/2018 8/04/2018 Excursion Homebush Week 6A Week 11B New parents welcome State Swimming, 7/03/2018 10/04/2018 night, 6:30pm Homebush 7/03/2018 Year 7 disco, 6:30pm Year 11 Drama night, Zone Swimming 11/04/2018 Performance Space, 8/03/2018 carnival 7pm Years 8 and 9 disco, 12/04/2018 ANZAC Day Assembly 8/03/2018 6:30pm in the hall 13/04/2018 Last day of Term 1 Week 7B Years 11 and 12 Visual 15/03/2018 Arts excursion 15/03/2018 Carnation Day Selective Schools 15/03/2018 Placement Test 16/03/2018 Bronze Duke of Ed - 18/03/2018 Practice Hike 1

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School Photography Date:

23/02/2018

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Dear Parents,

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• School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school* • Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now • Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day • Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken • Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)

*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school. advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to NORTHERN BEACHES SECONDARY COLLEGE - MANLY SELECTIVE CAMPUS for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at- [email protected]

Adobe Creative Cloud Renewal Process For NSW Department of Education

The redemption code process:

1. Purchase a redemption code from https://nsw-students.onthehub.com/. You need to provide your DoE school student email address to verify your eligibility for the student BYOD program. 2. Kivuto (the provider of the redemption code service) will send you an email with the details of the redemption code, and a link to redeem the code, which is https://creative.adobe.com/educard/wah. See image below.

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* Your Adobe ID is not associated with the Department and you can still use it if you are no longer a student of NSW DoE, although use of Adobe products and subscriptions obtained via the NSW DoE must stop immediately if you are no longer a student. You can renew your subscription by purchasing it from retail or from Adobe, after you leave NSW DOE and keep the same Adobe ID if you wish. 13A Parkes Road, Artarmon (02) 8283 2905 [email protected]

2018 Debang Program Manly Selecve Campus

Dear parents and guardians,

Your child is invited to parcipate in morning Debang workshops facilitated by Masters Academy.

Masters Academy is the largest private supplier of communicaon educaon to schools in NSW. With a network of over 70 trained coaches, including some of the best speakers in Australia, Masters Academy specialises in building communicaons skills and conﬁdence for students in Year 4 to 12.

This 34-Week program provides hands-on, excing learning experiences for your child which will not only give them a great insight into the world of debang, but will also teach them core skills such as conﬁdence, public speaking and essay wring techniques.

Workshops are 1 hr long and will be held on Tuesday mornings from 8:00am to 9:00am, starng Week 5 of Term 1 and concluding in Week 7 of Term 4.

Each workshop group will be staﬀed by our expert debang coaches who will provide ongoing support for students whilst they learn and put into pracce new skills throughout the term, teaching them structures and using a wide variety of enjoyable acvies to develop their speaking skills.

We look forward to working with you.

James Smith Managing Director - Masters Academy

ABN:ABN: 6060 143143 264264 724724 mastersacademy.com.aumastersacademy.com.au 13A Parkes Road, Artarmon (02) 8283 2905 [email protected]

2018 Debang Program Manly Selecve Campus

To Book www.mastersacademy.com.au/msc

Learning Debang helps develop crical thinking skills, verbal and wrien conﬁdence, as well as emoonal intelligence for students. These skills translate into students wring beer essays, managing their me beer and becoming more well-rounded and conﬁdent individuals.

Program Details Included Value

Tuesday mornings Student Starter Pack 8:00am to 9:00am Including student book, digital resources and pen When Starng Week 5 Term 1 Trained and Professional Coaches All coaches have WWCC’s and classroom experience Where Manly Selecve Campus - English Corridor Structured Lesson Plans Cost Starng at $18 a week A balance of praccal and theory lessons

Class Sizes Between 12 - 20 Students per class Regular Updates Spaces in this program are limited to 48 students in 2018 Weekly newsleer and class overview sent to parents

Beneﬁts of the Program Other schools in the Masters Academy network Research and structure persuasive arguments Girraween High School Understand the world beer by developing general knowledge North Sydney Boys High School Speak concisely with minimal preparaon

North Sydney Girls High School Speak conﬁdently and arculately in a variety of situaons

Baulkham Hills High School Achieve beer marks in school speaking assessments

Develop skills for future job interviews Cammeraygal High School

ABN:ABN: 6060 143143 264264 724724 mastersacademy.com.aumastersacademy.com.au FAQ & Policies 2018 Debang Program

Frequently Asked Quesons

What is debang? Debang focuses heavily on students forming cohesive arguments in teams of three or four students. This is done by arguing two sides to a topic, usually that involves changing something - for example: “we should make the working week shorter/longer”. The aim is to teach logic, persuasion and argumentaon skills.

Will my child have fun? We aim to make our content as fun and engaging as possible! A typical one hour lesson with Masters Academy balances important new content alongside acvies that are engaging but also designed to reinforce the weekly lesson. For example, when learning about how to convince others about the need for change in a society, students are asked to design a new product to be released to the market, and then pitch that product to their classmates. In any lesson we aim to have half the lesson dedicated to speaking acvies. Not only are they great for praccing speaking skills in class; they also improve speaking conﬁdence and retenon of knowledge.

What if my child has never done debang? At Masters Academy, we recognise that everyone has diﬀerent skill levels and experience. Some students will be natural speakers from the get-go, whilst others will need help and guidance to build their conﬁdence along the way. We are experienced with working with debaters and public speakers of all skill levels, and balancing the diverse range of needs of students.

Terms & Policies

Refunds In case a student is unhappy with their experience, or their metable changes due to other commitments, we are happy to oﬀer a full refund within 3 weeks of commencing the course (i.e. they can aend up to 3 weeks of coaching before deciding).

Refunds issued aer the 3 week grace period will incur a 10% 'cancellaon fee'. The amount refunded will be the value of the package purchased, minus the weeks of the program that have eclipsed and the 'cancellaon fee'.

Late sign-ups We are happy to accept late sign-ups in the ﬁrst 3 weeks of the program, but then must close enrolments in order to keep class sizes manageable. Students who sign up to the program aer it has started will not be charged on a pro-rata basis; they will pay for a full semester the same as all other students.

Please note that Year 7 spaces are limited for 2018 so it’s best to book sooner rather than later to avoid missing out.

Student Materials Students are asked to provide any materials that they may need during a lesson, including but not limited to: pens, an exercise book, palm cards, laptop (If allowed by the school) etc. It is important that students bring these resources to every lesson.

Technology in the Classroom Masters Academy follows the Fair Usage policies outlined by the NSW Department of Educaon. To this end we encourage the use of technology as directed by their teacher, as long as that use is for the purposes of learning. If students fail to meet these standards they may receive a temporary ban from the use of technology during our programs.

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Are you a local youth band on the Northern Beaches? NORTHERN COMPOSURE BAND COMPETITION 2018 Be part of this premier band competition for your chance to win cash and great prizes

Entries are open to all local, Heats will be held throughout March Entries close Mon 19 Feb unsigned bands with an with the final held as part of National Enquiries: Youth Services Team on 9942 2681 or average age under 19. Youth Week celebrations [email protected] Northern Composure Band Competition 2018 Entry Form

Closing Date 5pm, Monday 19 February 2018 - absolutely no late entries Part 1: Band Details

Band Name:

Band Manager/Contact:

Address: Postcode:

Phone: Mobile:

Web Link/Facebook: Music Style:

Email:

Part 2: Details

Successful bands will be notified no later than Friday 23 February 2018.

Bands will be judged on Musicianship, Originality, Stage Presence, Youth Audience Appeal and Overall Presentation.

Successful bands must be available to play at one of the heats on Friday 9, 16, 23 March (bands only play one of these dates). The final will be held on Friday 13 April 2017 as part of National Youth Week Celebrations. Performances may take place at Mona Vale Memorial Hall, Yoyo’s Youth Centre, Manly Youth Centre and Northern Beaches PCYC. Production will be supplied - Bands are required to supply their personal amps, instruments, effects and drum kit, etc.

A $55 entry fee (incl. GST) must be paid (by successful bands only) prior to playing in their heat (this assists with production costs). DO NOT send entry fee until you have been informed that your band is competing. Fees are not refundable. As an all ages venue, no alcohol, drugs or intoxicated persons will be permitted on the premises and performers are expected to tailor their performance appropriately.

On entering this competition all band members agree that: • The majority of band members must be under 19 years of age as at 1 March 2018. No single band member may be over 24 years of age. Where there is a mix of ages in the band, the average will be calculated. The average age must be under 19 years (i.e.. if average age is 19.2 – they do not qualify). Proof of age may be required • The band is not signed to any record label/company, they will abide by the decision of the judges, and all material is original (or the original artist has been properly acknowledged) • Band members also agree to have their contact details placed on a database for future contact by organisers and sponsors • Bands and band members (and their parents/guardian if under 18 years) agree to allow information, photos and video taken at events to be used for advertising or promotional purposes. • All band members have read and understand the ‘Northern Composure Band Competition 2018 Terms & Conditions of Entry.’

Northern Beaches Council takes no responsibility for damaged, lost or stolen property and band members indemnify Northern Beaches Council and it agents from any actions, claims or demands of any kind resulting from personal injury, property loss or actions of band members. It is advised that the band members seek their own legal advice on their personal insurance requirements.

Signature Name (on behalf of all Date band members)

Person signing must be over 18 years of age and have consent of all other band members to act on their behalf

Please nominate your preferred heat performance date from 1 (most preferred) to 3 (least preferred). We do our best to get you your most preferred date, but this cannot be guaranteed.

9 March 16 March 23 March

Please send, email or deliver your bands entry form and brief bio to: Northern Beaches Council Youth Services, Northern Composure Band Comp 2018 Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 Enquiries or more information: Dan Brown 9942 2681, 0466 497 828 or [email protected] Entries MUST be received by Monday 19 February 2018 – not mailed on that date as preliminary judging takes place that evening

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