Manilla Central School

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Wednesday

02

April

Senior Development Day – Year 11

Date

02 April

Time

9:00 AM-3:20 PM

Location

Manilla Central School - MPC

Year 11 students will participate in a Senior Development Day on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 from 9:00am to 3:20pm. The day will be a group bonding day, learning how to work together efficiently whilst learning resilience. The day will be held at MCS in the hall. Students are to wear school uniform and will be provided breakfast, morning tea and lunch. The students will be supervised by Miss Isobel Kemp (SSO) and Mr Darrel Mole (SWO).

Wednesday

02

April

Year 12 Life Ready Camp

Date

02 - 04 April 2025

Time

7:45 AM-3:30 PM

Location

Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre, Armidale

Your child is required to attend the Year 12 Life Ready Camp at Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre, Armidale from Wednesday 2nd April to Friday 4th April 2025. This excursion is a mandatory component of the HSC Curriculum and attendance is compulsory. The excursion will cost $50. Students will depart from Manilla Central School on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 7:45am. Students will return to Manilla Central School on Friday 4th April 2024 at 3:30pm. Travel will be by MCS bus driven by teacher. The students will be supervised by staff members Mrs Lynch and Mr Rowe. Students will need the following items on this excursion: a detailed list of what to bring is attached. Overnight excursion advice Accommodation will be at Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre, Armidale. Students will be camping for two nights. The group will be supervised by Mrs Lynch and Mr Rowe. In the event of an emergency during school hours, please contact the school on 6785 1184. If it is after hours, please phone 0436 620 574. Additional Information Life Ready is a mandatory 25-hour course designed to prepare and support senior students as they encounter situations to health and safety as they become more independent and gain more responsibilities. It focuses on offering opportunities for students to build the functional knowledge and skills for post school. Life ready aims to help prepare senior students to: Confidently and successfully transition to post-school employment, training or further education, as well as participation and independence in the community. Lead healthy, safe and meaningful lives which promote respect, responsibility, enjoyment, inclusion and social justice for self and others

Thursday

10

April

2025 Easter Hat Parade

Date

10 April

Time

10:00-11:00 AM

Location

Manilla Central School - Primary Campus COLA

Family & Friends are invited to attend Manilla Central School's annual Easter hat parade. This event will be held on Thursday 10th April 2025 at 10:00am under the COLA. Students are invited to make a hat at home to show off on the catwalk.

Monday

05

May

Stage 6 Biology (Year 11) Field Study

Date

05 May

Time

9:00 AM-3:20 PM

Location

Warrabah National Park

Your child is invited to attend an excursion for Stage 6 Biology (Year 11) Field Study at Warrabah National Park on Monday 5th May 2025. This excursion has been planned for Biology The excursion will cost $0 The class will depart from MCS at 9:00am The students will return to MCS at 3:20pm Travel will be by private vehicle with Mrs Connors The students will be supervised by staff members Mrs Connors Students will need the following items on this excursion: Sun safe PPE, hat, water bottle, sunscreen, long sleeves Old clothing, enclosed footwear. Please pack warm clothes. Students to bring adequate water, morning tea and lunch as there are no facilities at the national park Additional Information Students will be performing measurements on the local ecosystem at Warrabah as part of their formal assessment task. Students requiring medication, asthma puffers etc are expected to provide their own The Warrabah National Park is outside the regular mobile phone network: Students’ personal phones will be out of reception. There will be a National Parks Officer as a contact point for emergency communications.

Monday

05

May

Dental Van Visit

Date

05 - 09 May 2025

Time

All day

Location

Manilla Central School

Manilla Central School has been fortunate to obtain the services of Blissful Smiles Dental from the 5th of May to the 9th May 2025. The details of this worthwhile program are attached to this note. The main point I would like to emphasis is for students who hold a Medicare card, this service is Bulk Billed (free). It is funded by the Australian Federal Government under the Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS). If you are not eligible, a free preventative care consultation is offered. Please return this note to the school by Friday 11th April 2025 if you would like to be part of the program.

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This week, Year 12 Visual Arts students submitted their final Body of Work for HSC marking 2021. A high standard of work was maintained...

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Year 11 Biology attended their Field Study at Warrabah National Park on Thursday, 5th August, including a talk about park management fr...

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Applications are open to join the 2025 Minister’s Student Council (DOVES)

18 Nov 2024

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10 Sep 2021

This week, Year 12 Visual Arts students submitted their final Body of Work for HSC marking 2021. A high standard of work was maintained...

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    PO Box 187
    Wilga Avenue
    Manilla NSW 2346

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    PO Box 187
    Court Street
    Manilla NSW 2346

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