Manly schools
Dec 17th 2008, 7:11 am
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Manly schools
I'm new to this so I hope I'm doing it right!? My family is moving to the Manly area in Brisbane in the new year. I have been doing research on State schools and think I would like to get my 7 year old into Manly State School but have been told by the school that I need to be in the catchment area. I haven't been able to get much information on Manly West S.S. Does anyone have any information or opinions on schools in that area - specifically Manly West/Manly? Any insights would be most welcome!
Dec 17th 2008, 7:38 am
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Re: Manly schools
Have you seen the map for the catchment areas ?
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/...s/manly-ss.pdf
Have a look at the Manly West State school forum, it may allow access to non parents, but I haven't looked.
http://www.manlwestss.eq.edu.au/modu...ums&file=index
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/...s/manly-ss.pdf
Have a look at the Manly West State school forum, it may allow access to non parents, but I haven't looked.
http://www.manlwestss.eq.edu.au/modu...ums&file=index
Dec 17th 2008, 7:48 am
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Re: Manly schools
Have you seen the map for the catchment areas ?
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/...s/manly-ss.pdf
Have a look at the Manly West State school forum, it may allow access to non parents, but I haven't looked.
http://www.manlwestss.eq.edu.au/modu...ums&file=index
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/...s/manly-ss.pdf
Have a look at the Manly West State school forum, it may allow access to non parents, but I haven't looked.
http://www.manlwestss.eq.edu.au/modu...ums&file=index
Dec 17th 2008, 9:12 am
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Re: Manly schools
I'm new to this so I hope I'm doing it right!? My family is moving to the Manly area in Brisbane in the new year. I have been doing research on State schools and think I would like to get my 7 year old into Manly State School but have been told by the school that I need to be in the catchment area. I haven't been able to get much information on Manly West S.S. Does anyone have any information or opinions on schools in that area - specifically Manly West/Manly? Any insights would be most welcome!
Stitch who comes on here will be able to answer your questions about Manly West as her kids go there. She has just moved house so might not have the internet up and running so PM her in case she misses this thread!
Let me know if you need anymore info!
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Dec 17th 2008, 11:17 am
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Thanks Jo, we had a rental in the catchment but it fell through and am having trouble finding another. Would like to look in Manly west for a house but would like to know moreabout the school. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never been on a forum before...how do I PM? (Don't laugh!!)
Dec 17th 2008, 12:50 pm
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Thanks Jo, we had a rental in the catchment but it fell through and am having trouble finding another. Would like to look in Manly west for a house but would like to know moreabout the school. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never been on a forum before...how do I PM? (Don't laugh!!)
Dec 18th 2008, 12:04 pm
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Re: Manly schools
I have seen the catcment map (but couldn't find one for Manly west). I'm really looking for anyone with knowledge of the schools and/or kids at one of the schools. I'm wondering if I am being too narrow in my view by limiting myself to Manly SS. Also having trouble finding a suitable rental in the Manly catchment and it would be easier if I could look in other zones. But of course we want the best for our kids...what to do!?!?
The Manly SS catchment is enforced because the school is full and because it is on a very small site, there is not really room for expansion. One of the downsides at Manly SS is that they have to stagger the breaks times for the upper and lower halves of the school otherwise there is not enough play space.
Both schools are good, as is Wondall Heights, but our boys are at Manly West SS and I am president of the P&C there, so can probably help you with any specific questions. Stitch has children at the school and so does HKDaggers.
Nearly all the schools in and around Wynnum and Manly are part of a major upgrade (State Schools of Tomorrow) which will see a brand new state high school being built next year 2009. When one of the existing high schools moves to the new site (2010), the old site is being refurbished to house three of the state schools to the north of Wynnum and they relocate there in 2011.
Meanwhile, the other schools in the cluster are undergoing a range of refurbishments, allegedly starting in Jan and finishing by mid year. Manly West is getting a brand new admin block, a new resource centre (library), a new tuckshop/uniform shop, new toilets, a new covered parade ground (with built in stage). One of the existing classroom blocks is undergoing major refurbish, one is getting minor refurbish and one is being buldozed and replaced with a brand new bock of 4 (or maybe 8) rooms.
It is worth also looking at what else the school offers. Manly West has its own pool and an active swimming club - Manly kids come up and use our pool, but I do not know if they get to swim as often as our kids. Also, we have a very good before/after/vacation care centre attached to the school which might be an important consideration if you will both be working.
Cheers,
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Dec 18th 2008, 10:43 pm
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Manly West SS does have a managed enrollment plan which includes a catchment area, but the school is not currently oversubscribed, so the plan does not need to be enforced.
The Manly SS catchment is enforced because the school is full and because it is on a very small site, there is not really room for expansion. One of the downsides at Manly SS is that they have to stagger the breaks times for the upper and lower halves of the school otherwise there is not enough play space.
Both schools are good, as is Wondall Heights, but our boys are at Manly West SS and I am president of the P&C there, so can probably help you with any specific questions. Stitch has children at the school and so does HKDaggers.
Nearly all the schools in and around Wynnum and Manly are part of a major upgrade (State Schools of Tomorrow) which will see a brand new state high school being built next year 2009. When one of the existing high schools moves to the new site (2010), the old site is being refurbished to house three of the state schools to the north of Wynnum and they relocate there in 2011.
Meanwhile, the other schools in the cluster are undergoing a range of refurbishments, allegedly starting in Jan and finishing by mid year. Manly West is getting a brand new admin block, a new resource centre (library), a new tuckshop/uniform shop, new toilets, a new covered parade ground (with built in stage). One of the existing classroom blocks is undergoing major refurbish, one is getting minor refurbish and one is being buldozed and replaced with a brand new bock of 4 (or maybe 8) rooms.
It is worth also looking at what else the school offers. Manly West has its own pool and an active swimming club - Manly kids come up and use our pool, but I do not know if they get to swim as often as our kids. Also, we have a very good before/after/vacation care centre attached to the school which might be an important consideration if you will both be working.
Cheers,
DagBoy
The Manly SS catchment is enforced because the school is full and because it is on a very small site, there is not really room for expansion. One of the downsides at Manly SS is that they have to stagger the breaks times for the upper and lower halves of the school otherwise there is not enough play space.
Both schools are good, as is Wondall Heights, but our boys are at Manly West SS and I am president of the P&C there, so can probably help you with any specific questions. Stitch has children at the school and so does HKDaggers.
Nearly all the schools in and around Wynnum and Manly are part of a major upgrade (State Schools of Tomorrow) which will see a brand new state high school being built next year 2009. When one of the existing high schools moves to the new site (2010), the old site is being refurbished to house three of the state schools to the north of Wynnum and they relocate there in 2011.
Meanwhile, the other schools in the cluster are undergoing a range of refurbishments, allegedly starting in Jan and finishing by mid year. Manly West is getting a brand new admin block, a new resource centre (library), a new tuckshop/uniform shop, new toilets, a new covered parade ground (with built in stage). One of the existing classroom blocks is undergoing major refurbish, one is getting minor refurbish and one is being buldozed and replaced with a brand new bock of 4 (or maybe 8) rooms.
It is worth also looking at what else the school offers. Manly West has its own pool and an active swimming club - Manly kids come up and use our pool, but I do not know if they get to swim as often as our kids. Also, we have a very good before/after/vacation care centre attached to the school which might be an important consideration if you will both be working.
Cheers,
DagBoy
Dec 18th 2008, 10:56 pm
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Re: Manly schools
Cheers,
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