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Manly Alumni

Locality: North Curl Curl

Phone: +61 2 9905 3982

Address: 138 Abbott Road 2099 North Curl Curl, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.manlyalumni.com

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25.01.2022 Our school musical for 2018 is The Little Mermaid! With over 150 students involved and a huge team of staff, ex-students and community members pitching in, this is a show not to be missed! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=389999

24.01.2022 Calling all alumni between 1950 and 1970: If anyone knows a Paul HOUGH, please get in touch!

23.01.2022 Calling all ex- students, parents, staff, admirers too! The school will open its doors to our alumni community next Saturday 24th of Feb between 2-5pm. Join us for a trip down memory lane to catch up with friends and faculty including special guest David Tomlin - Principal 20062012. Activities on the day include school tours, photo booth, band performances, memorabilia (Pines magazines available to review and purchase).... More details on the Facebook event below. Please RSVP via the event or our website (www.manlyalumni.com) to assist with catering. We look forward to catching up with you soon!

23.01.2022 PHOTO CALL! Have any photos from your time at school? Willing for them to make an appearance on this page? Please send them through! Private message or comment straight on this post if you are game. I will put one of myself on soon if people do it too :)

23.01.2022 YEAR 11 NEEDS YOU! On Friday May 25th between 8am-10am, Year 11 Economics students will be presenting proposals - using economic theory - on how governments could intervene to improve specific markets, like housing and education. If you have some form of economics background and would be interested in being on a panel to provide feedback to students on their proposals, please contact Jamie Kay (HT Social Sciences) on [email protected] or 9905 3982.

20.01.2022 Another update from the talented Stephen Madsen (class of 2010). Last week he featured in the Wentworth Courier (attached photo), reflecting on his role in "Muriel's Wedding, The Musical" at Sydney Theatre Company and his upcoming musical "The View Upstairs" at Hayes Theatre Co, a look into the 1970s gay culture in New Orleans. This will play from Thursday 8th February to Sunday 4th March 2018, coinciding with Mardi Gras season. Matinee and evening shows can be booked at ht...tps://hayestheatre.com.au/event/the-view-upstairs/ You may be a Paddo boy now, but the Northern Beaches will never forget you Stephen! (The Wentworth Courier website is not navigational friendly, so please find the article attached as a photo)

20.01.2022 The 2018 Melbourne’s East End Theatre District Artist Development Award goes to... Ashleigh Rubenach! Our creative alumni star has done it again, and gained an award through the Rob Guest Endowment. The Rob Guest Endowment is one of Australia’s most exciting scholarship programs, providing financial assistance and industry support to the next generation of musical theatre stars, creators and musicians.... Well done Ashleigh for your contribution to Australia's performing arts. You go girl!

19.01.2022 Tickets for this years musical go on sale in one weeks time!! RSVP to the event here to keep up to date with the rehearsal process and receive reminders to book your tickets on the 1st of June

19.01.2022 TEACHERS! Sorry for the delay in content- the year is in full swing at school. This is the staff photo for 2018. Those who have been at Manly in the past 2 decades may recognise a few faces- see if you can name them still! (Please be respectful- many staff are also subscribed to this page)

19.01.2022 Who's been a bad student?! Before 1984, corporate punishment was a commonplace disciplinary practice in educational institutions. Like all good schools, records were kept when indiscretions occurred. Some students were regulars in the ledgers. Some of the reasons... well, shall we not say.... Does anyone remember their name and offence from this book?

18.01.2022 Can you help? Message from our careers advisor, Donna Colby. Please contact her at school if you can help - 9905 3982 / [email protected] Hi all, would anybody be available to come to Manly Selective Campus on Tuesday 3rd March to participate in our annual Careers Day? ... I need one person from the following industries: Medicine/Health/Physio, Law, Engineering, Business/Finance, Veterinary, Science, Performance, Design, International Relations, Journalism, Event Management, IT/Software. + anything else interesting! It would require 2 - 3 hours of your time and you will be rewarded with food, a goodies bag and the knowledge that you have helped shape the future directions of our young people. Many thanks in advance xx

17.01.2022 GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Naomi LEVITON, currently a Teacher of Music at Manly, has been a serving member of the SES for many years now on the Northern Beaches. She uses her teaching skills to educate volunteers of the SES to be best prepared for storm and flood responses. Most notably for the school community, she introduced the NSW SES Cadet Program to the students at Manly. Our students now get to train in opportunities normally available to adults only. The program was... so successful, the organisation has rethought their cadetship initiative. Thank you Naomi for your service to the school and the community. Amongst teaching, bringing out music curricula at school, building the sets and tech crew for the musicals, you live and breathe service to the community.

17.01.2022 Class of 2008- Academic Excellence & Giving Back to the Community Stephanie Woerde has been working with Aboriginal Communities in Australia in designing and implementing Language Nest programs that revitalise native languages to younger generations. Her work led to a Churchill Fellowship Grant last year. Find out more about her work below. The Fellowship report can be found at this link: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au//Woerde_S_2016_Design_an

16.01.2022 Bored over uni break?? Have a few hours to spare over the holidays? The Armoury (aka special storeroom) is due for a big clean. The school's archives lives in there, as well as a multitude of things that have made their way in there which probably shouldn't have(!). We are calling for even a few people who could give an hour or two over Thursday 12th - Friday 13th July to help empty the room so we can sort through it all. You will be given lots of food and drink (not necessar...ily healthy, but we can do healthy too!). If you are able to help, please shoot an email to the School's Admin Manager, Judy BOYLAN ([email protected] or call 9905 3982- yes, the number hasn't changed!).

16.01.2022 Class of 2012 - Academic Excellence Tallulah Bur made her name at Manly. Excelling in coursework, debating and dance, she is remembered as being an all- rounder student. In 2016, the school was delighted to hear she had been chosen to address the United Nations General Assembly as a result of a paper she had written while studying at The University of Sydney.... Read more about her achievements on the link to the post. To watch her address, visit this site: http://webtv.un.org//spanish-language-winner/5063193925001

15.01.2022 Throwback to 2012's graduating class (when One Direction and Psy's Gangnam Style was big!). For those who finished before or after 2012, there are still many familiar faces and scenes you may recognise- some of those teachers have since retired.

15.01.2022 The school is officially open. Welcome back past students and staff. 2pm - Event Starts 2pm - Strings Performance 2.30pm - School Tour and Alumni Band Performance... 3pm - Formal Presentation 3.15pm - Alumni Band Performance 3.30pm - School Tour 4pm - LamBros Performance 5pm - Event Concludes Hope to see you!

14.01.2022 The school on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Does the place look the same to when you left, or do you notice some differences??

14.01.2022 A real blast from the past! Manly Boys High School, looking from the hill towards South Curl Curl/ Harbord. How times have changed- the field known now as Abbott Road Softball Fields was before a tip. You wouldn't know that then and now!

14.01.2022 The 2018 Melbournes East End Theatre District Artist Development Award goes to... Ashleigh Rubenach! Our creative alumni star has done it again, and gained an award through the Rob Guest Endowment. The Rob Guest Endowment is one of Australias most exciting scholarship programs, providing financial assistance and industry support to the next generation of musical theatre stars, creators and musicians.... Well done Ashleigh for your contribution to Australia's performing arts. You go girl!

13.01.2022 Class of 2007- Academic Excellence Isobel Ronai was a 2007 graduate who, besides making academic success at school, also made appearances in many school musical productions. In 2013, Isobel began a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) thesis at The University of Sydney, researching the genetic and mechanistic basis of worker sterility in the honey bee. Given the changing climate of earth and increased awareness of the potential shortage of bees, this discipline would undoubtedly contri...bute significantly to a global issue. Read more about Isobel's research below. Congratulations Isobel on being conferred your PhD last year, or should we say, Dr RONAI!

12.01.2022 YEAR 8 DOCO FEST - JUDGES NEEDED! Year 8 have been working all term on scripting, storyboarding, filming and editing documentaries about a chosen local legend. These documentaries will be screened at our inaugural Year 8 Doco Fest on Thursday, 13th December from 11.30-2pm. We need THREE people (students or adults) with expertise in/passion for film to form the panel of judges for the event. ... If you think this is you or someone you know, we would greatly appreciated if you could email Ms Hewes and let her know: [email protected]

12.01.2022 It is with great sadness we report that retired teacher, Mr Chris LOW, has passed away. Mr LOW taught Science, particularly Physics, between 1993 and 2009 at Manly. Interestingly, his major was in Chemistry. Mr LOW was remembered as a very intelligent and witty teacher. All senior students wanted him as their Physics teacher. He will be sorely missed by staff, students and alumni.... - Michael FOY

11.01.2022 Reminder - Judy Boylan's retirement function is less than 2 weeks away on the 14th of March. Please join us to celebrate the career of this amazing person who has given so much to the school community, and to wish her all the best in her retirement. Please RSVP via email to [email protected] by the 7th of March. Looking forward to seeing you there!

10.01.2022 Class of 2013- Personal Best & Giving Back to the Community Michaela Turancova graduated in 2013, gaining the impressive HSC accolades of an Art Express nomination as well as placing 1st in NSW in Textiles & Design. With her passion for fashion design, she has set up a company with the profits going towards helping women in developing nations design and manufacture underwear.... This article from the AFR explores her venture which gives back to the community, one of the tenets of Manly! We hope your future ventures prosper Michaela!

08.01.2022 I know a lot of time is given to Stephen Madsen on this page- we are just thrilled at his success! Some may have seen him in today's Manly Daily, where he acknowledges one of his Music Teachers from Manly, Mrs Katie ANDERSON, as pivotal in starting his singing and vocalisation. It is heartwarming to know that school was a major aspect to Stephen's success. May Manly continue to be an institution that inspires the best of each student. The article is below.... (FYI, Mrs Katie ANDERSON is still on the books as a teacher. She may return soon or later- who knows!)

08.01.2022 Firsts in Society & Culture, Mathematics (General), Entertainment and Macedonian (Continuers)

07.01.2022 Class of 2016- Personal Best Catherine Zhang finished at Manly 2 years ago. Her artwork entitled "Tea Party" won an award at the Artexpress launch for her cohort's work. Just looking at the post below makes me hungry! Congratulations Catherine! Gifted in more ways that academic, which is what Manly prides itself in.

07.01.2022 Class of 2012- Personal Best Being a selective school, Manly's emphasis on sport can sometimes not be as strong as those of other schools. Nevertheless, this didn't stop Reece Hodge from making the Australian Schoolboys team during his schooling years (normally filled with students from the so-called GPS). He has represented Australia on The Wallabies and recently was successful qualifying for the Rebels No. 10. More information in the article below. Follow Qantas Wallabies ...for some golden moments from Reece. Congratulations Reece! We hope you make it further.

06.01.2022 Remembering Justine DAMOND (nee Ruszczyk)- graduating class 1995) Today, a grand jury proceeding was initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Justine. Ex- student Justine DAMOND, 1995 School Captain of Manly High School and The University of Sydney, was tragically killed by Police in the USA last year in what is believed to be a major misunderstanding.... A vet and yoga instructor, her friends and family remember her for her kindness and gentle spirit. This makes her death even more hurtful. The community strongly wishes for the County Attorney to work speedily in the legal case, for the sake of Justine's family. May the Grand Jury (in Australian law, a committal proceeding, but differs in that a jury of citizens are empanelled) yield a just indictment. Rest in Peace Justine. You will not be forgotten.

06.01.2022 A tribute by the current Head Teacher of Science for Chris LOW, as published in the School Newsletter (The Weekly Pines). The current teaching staff are very touched at the response from the alumni. It affirms how deep a mark Mr LOW left on the school body. If details of a memorial service come to light, we will publish it here.

06.01.2022 HELP NEEDED: ILP Expo 2018 The school is seeking guest experts to help judge and provide feedback on the Year 10 Independent Learning Projects. This is the culmination of a years hard work by our Year 10 students to research and complete a project of their choice that they are passionate about. Past projects have included composing music for a didgeridoo, choreographing and performing a dance, composing and singing a song, writing a book and music score, writing reports of ...up to 5000 words, creating professional quality photographs, creating digital and scale models and researching a diverse array or subjects including happiness, LGBT and Hip Hop, language and culture and personality traits. There are 2 evenings where we need your help: Art and Design Projects: 6-7.30pm Wednesday, 12th September Entrepreneurial, Research, and Subject Specific Projects: 6-7.30pm Thursday, 13th September If you can spare an evening to provide feedback on these student projects please get in touch with Bianca Hewes - [email protected] or contact the school on 9905 3982

05.01.2022 Tickets for this year’s musical go on sale in one weeks time!! RSVP to the event here to keep up to date with the rehearsal process and receive reminders to book your tickets on the 1st of June

04.01.2022 David Tomlins Retirement function. All are welcome to attend. Details below.

03.01.2022 David Tomlin’s Retirement function. All are welcome to attend. Details below.

01.01.2022 A message from the Manly P&C: Working Group for New Gymnasium After years of needing to hold school assemblies in the quad, packing out the hall for musicals, open days and events, working around insufficient space to hold exams, not to mention a lack of indoor sports facilities, the P&C in consultation with the school, believe it is time Manly Campus had its own gymnasium. A state-of-the-art multi-use facility would cater for the sporting needs of Manly Campus’ enthusiastic... and talented student body, as well as providing a space for many of the other needs of the school and community. To get the ball rolling, we would like to establish a working group early in 2020, initially to develop a concept and brief for discussion. This exciting project represents a fabulous opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to the quality of the school experience for Manly Campus students and community for generations to come. To make it happen we will need the support of the entire school community. If you have experience or skills in an area such as design and architecture, communications, fundraising, lobbying or grant applications and would like to be part of the Working Group, we would love to hear from you. Or if you simply would like to get involved in this project with your energy and enthusiasm, please also get in touch. Please send us a private message or add a comment below and we will get in touch if you would like to be involved. Thanks!

01.01.2022 From the graduating class of 2010: Stephen MADSEN (you may remember him as Stephen PAGETT) has recently starred in the sold out movie-turned-stage show "Muriel's Wedding, The Musical", playing at Sydney Theatre Company. It has garnered the applause and accolades of Sydney's artistic domain and the wider audience of theatre lovers. Watch Stephen's interview on The Daily Edition below. There hasn't been such a sophisticated and fun interview on TV until this!... Facebook Stephen Madsen facebook.com/pg/stephenmadsenactor INSTAGRAM @stephen_madsen instagram.com/stephen_madsen TWITTER @stephen_madsen twitter.com/stephen_madsen

01.01.2022 Class of 2007- Personal Best Adam Brook is remembered for his musical excellence. Whenever the school needed a slick musical number for an event, Adam and his musical partners were always ready to play. We congratulate Adam for being selected to join the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Our friendly neighbour state will benefit from his talent. We wish him the best and hope he can make his way back to Sydney, or perform at a federal level.... Follow Adam's page at Adam Brook Music