26 June 2025

Principal’s Report – Term 2 Week 9

What a wonderful week is has been for the creative arts programs. Starting with our drama groups performance last Thursday evening at the Chatswood concourse. The drama group performed a play of Mem Fox’s book “Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge.” They were amazing on the night, and their teachers Ms Webster and Mrs Hacking were so proud of them all. It was a magnificent evening for Mrs Lee and the parents attending. Congratulations to all. The Drama group will perform their play for their fellow students this Friday at the 3-6 assembly at 11.00am.

Dance Ensemble- Glen Street Theatre

Last Monday our Boy’s and Girl’s Dance ensembles performed as part of the Sydney North Public Schools Dance Festival at Glen Street Theatre. Both groups entertained the audience with their professional dance routines, choreographed by Ms Vanessa. It was a magical evening and enjoyed by Mrs Lee, Mrs Mauger and parents who attended. Thank you to Ms Hepworth and Mrs Gibson for their behind-the-scenes organisation and to all the parents who drove students to rehearsals and performances.

Pyjama / Comfortable Clothes Mufti Day- Thursday 3 July

One of our SRC suggestions for this term was to host a pyjama day/ comfortable clothes day to raise money for Stewart House, our SRC charity. Students can wear appropriate winter pyjamas or tracksuits to school next Thursday and bring a gold coin for this charity. School shoes or runners must be worn for safety reasons. No Ugg boots or thongs are permitted on this day. “Oodies” are a perfect choice for this wintry weather.

Semester 1 Reports

The school reports will go out by email next Wednesday 2 July. The reports have been modified so that they are more “parent-friendly” following the new guidelines set by the Department of Education in consultation with the P&C. We hope you like the change in format and find them more informative and easier to read.

Friday Assembly - K-2 at 2.15pm/ Years 3-6 – 10.50am

This Friday 27 June we will have our final assemblies before the Banner assembly next week. Students who receive their third Principal award this Friday can submit their awards on Monday 30 June to be eligible to receive the School Banner on Friday 4 July.

Banner Assembly - Friday 4 July 9.00am

Congratulations to the following students on receiving their School Banner this term. We look forward to acknowledging these wonderful students during this special assembly. All parents are invited to attend. Our intermediate band will be performing at this assembly.

Reminder - Lost Property

This continues to be a problem. Lost property will be displayed outside the hall until the end of term when it will be disposed. Please check for your child’s lost items.

Tina Lee – Principal

Dates for your Diary

Winter PSSA Manly Zone Competition

PSSA Training

PSSA Games

Pyjama / Comfortable Clothes Mufti Day- 3 July

Peer Support

This week in Peer Support, children practised developing strengths. This will help them to become more resilient and optimistic. Ask your child to share strengths they identified in session. Celebrate moments of ‘having a go’, doing hard things, being brave and resilient at home.

Lights Up Drama Festival

On Thursday 19 June, the Manly Vale Drama Club had the exciting opportunity to take the stage at the Lights Up Drama Festival held at The Concourse in Chatswood. We proudly performed ‘Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge’ by Mem Fox, bringing the story to life with enthusiasm and confidence.

Here are some snapshots from our rehearsal and the big performance. 

We are already counting down the days until our next performance at Education Day in Term 3!

Miss Webster 

Stage 3 Get Creative in the Art Shack!

Our year 5 & 6 students have been thoroughly enjoying their time in Art Shack as part of the school’s enrichment art program. This term, students have explored a wide range of artistic techniques including printmaking, oil pastels, shading, and clay modelling. The Art Shack provides a fantastic opportunity for students to express their creativity, further develop their artistic skills, and produce some truly impressive artworks. We cannot wait to see more masterpieces as the year continues!

Mrs Hannah Taylor – Stage 3

Science - Stage 3 Students Current-ly Creating!

Stage 3 has been buzzing with energy as students put the finishing touches on their Makey Makey game projects! These photos capture the shocking creativity and electrifying problem-solving as students applied their understanding of conductors and insulators to engineer tactile, interactive games. It is safe to say their ideas are charged with innovation and their teamwork is positively powerful!

Mrs Sarah Humphreys - Stage 3 Science Teacher

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Boys and Girls Dance Ensemble

Boys and Girls Dance Ensemble

On Wednesday 18 June and Monday 23 June, the boys and girls dance ensembles performed in the Sydney North Public Schools Dance Festival at Glen Street Theatre. Both groups worked hard throughout the semester to refine their dance skills and choreography with the help of Ms Vanessa, our incredible dance teacher!

Our students represented Manly Vale with enthusiasm and showed tremendous teamwork and pride in each performance. A big thank you to all parents, carers and family members who came to watch the live performances and support our students. We appreciate all the time taken to help with hair and make-up and coordinating travel arrangements to get each student to the performances.

Miss Hepworth and Mrs Gibson

Cupcake Stall – Athletics Carnival

2S & 2LW Buddy Sport with 5J

2S and 2LW Buddy Sport with 5J is so much fun each week learning fundamental movement skills

Ethics Teachers needed!

Ethics classes are an alternative to religion and non-scripture, teaching our kids to think, reason and discuss a range of ethical issues, whilst learning to respect other points of view and come to a deeper understanding of their own beliefs.

At Manly Vale, we have a very successful program but need more teachers to meet the demand for classes!

No experience needed and free online training is provided - the commitment is just a 30 minute class on a Wednesday morning, and 15 minutes to read through the lesson materials beforehand - and all materials are provided so no lesson planning needed!

If you or anyone you know is interested - please contact the ethics coordinator, Tamara Tyler, at tamara@tylermail.com.au or 0439220673

For more information about the ethics program, go to www.primaryethics.com.au.

Canteen

End of Term

Please make sure to place any birthday orders for the last week of term by this Friday 27th June. The canteen will be closed for recess/ lunch orders on the last day of term (4th July) but we will still be open for over the counter purchases at lunch.

PSSA Canteen Orders

PSSA students, please order your Friday canteen orders through the RECESS section only. Orders placed through the LUNCH section will not be able to be collected due to students attending sport.

Placing a flexischools lunch order

Please make sure you select the correct date for your lunch order and check that you get a confirmation email that the order has been placed. Remember to order by 8.50am or use the late order section up until 10.00am

Birthday orders

Order your birthday frozen treats through the birthday treats section on flexischools by 1.00pm the day before. During PSSA season we do not recommend Birthday orders on Friday for years 3-6 as we can not guarantee that they can be collected by the class to celebrate.

Got an allergy?

If your child has an allergy please make sure to let the canteen know ahead of time so we have a record of it. Don't forget to tick the allergy alert button when making an order so that we can take extra care when preparing your child's food.

Sign up to help at the canteen

Volunteering at the canteen is a great opportunity to see your kids. Please sign up for a shift to help out. 

Please consider completing this short food safety course if you will be making sandwiches and toasties with us. Once you have completed the course don't forget to send us a copy of your certificate. 

Flexischools Ordering

If you are having trouble ordering or need help with your account you can call flexischools on 1300 361 769 or submit a question online https://flexischools..com/hc/en-au/

Got a question? or need to get in touch

Feel free to contact the canteen on email manlyvalepscanteen@gmail.com

Becky McGowan Canteen Manager, Manly Vale Public School

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