As the oldest secondary school in the Manly-Warringah district, Manly Selective Campus can trace its origins to Manly Superior Public School, which operated in Darley Road, Manly. The school ranks amongst the highest performing schools in NSW. Enrolment criteria applies. Contact the school for the enrolment policy. A comprehensive Annual School Report, which analyses performance and chronicles school activities, is available from the website.
Facilities: The school is set in extensive park-like grounds and has good sporting facilities, assembly hall, library, learning centre, performance space and specialist classrooms. There are several computer rooms as well as smaller pods for more specialised computer programs in Music, LOTE and Visual Arts. Manly Selective is a dual-platform school with both PCs and Macs available.
Electives Years 9 and 10: Year 9 students complete a 100-hour school based course and two 200-hour BOS courses such as Visual Arts, Elective,Geography, Elective History, Information Software and Technology, Commerce, Drama, French, Japanese, Music, Dance, Photography and Digital Media, Timber Technology, Food Technology, Engineering Technology, Graphics Technology and Textiles Technology. Year 10 students complete an Independent Learning Project throughout the year to be included in their digital portfolios. Cross curriculum projects in global citizenship, ethics and leadership are offered for Year 7 to 10 as part of the school values program.
Electives Years 11 and 12: As a campus of Northern Beaches Secondary College, students have access to more than 80 courses. Contact the College Administration Centre for an overview of what is typically available. Subjects range from traditional English and Mathematics courses to TAFE and VET courses. Manly Selective offers all BOS Extension courses.
Sport: Seasonal sports choices allow campus and College teams to participate in knock-out competitions in cricket, netball, basketball, volleyball, water polo and various football codes. The school is represented in equestrian and rowing events. There are extra costs for some sports.
Extracurricular activities: Chess club, dance and drama ensembles, debating, public speaking, concert bands, stage bands, jazz, string and wind ensembles, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Rock Eisteddfod, NSW DET School Spectacular, student magazine, annual musical, film making, Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) are some of the many activities in which students may become involved.
Welfare and personal development: The campus places a high priority on student wellbeing. In addition to the support provided through the PD/Health/PE curriculum, students engage in anti-bullying training, goal setting, personal reflection and evaluation training, stress management programs and a full Year 7 to 12 scope and sequence of study skills training. Parents are involved through regular parent training sessions. Peer support, active student leadership programs (including a large SRC), vertical pastoral care and many other programs combine to create a caring and supportive learning environment. The school counsellor and year advisers also have active roles. School uniform requirements are enforced.
Special features: Acceleration programs are available for students meeting academic criteria in Mathematics. Other subjects may be considered on an individual basis. Other extension programs include creative and critical thinking training and cross curricula projects. Qualified music tutors provide tuition on the premises at usual rates. Parent involvement through the active P&C or direct contact is welcome. Enrolment procedures involve the Selective Schools Test for Year 7 and school-based assessment by the school selection committee (including past school reports) for Years 8 to 12.