Marks Point Classroom

The Student Executive

On Monday 23rd February 2009, the student executives Chloe, Shae, Will, Mitchell, Nathan and Oskar represented our school at the Young Leader’s Day at Darling Harbour in Sydney.

Our students joined 7000 other students from across the state in a “celebration of leadership”.

The students were addressed by James Roy an author for young readers with a message about choosing to do what you are passionate about. Other speakers included Bridie Carter (Tess from Mcleod’s daughters) who spoke about following the dream and Natalie Cook,(Olympic gold medalist in Beach Volleyball) who spoke about setting goals, establishing a purpose, and planning. She emphasised the importance of being positive even when things were not going so well. She said to “Reach for the stars, because even if you fall short, you’re still on top of the world”

The final speaker was Mark Baretta from “Sunrise”. He spoke about giving your best and perseverence.

The overall message about leadership was that it is about influencing others in a responsible way, and this can be done by anyone at all levels.

On Wednesday 18th February 2009, Marks Point Public School had their annual swimming carnival at Valentine Pool.

Children from Years 3-6 participated well in a range of races including, 50m freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke, 100m freestyle, the medley and the relay. We also had two free swims and one great big noodle relay.  

The winning house on the day was Albatross followed by Gulls, Eagles and Swans.

The carnival champions were:

Junior Girl Champion: Alyssa C

Junior Boy Champion: Ben H

Senior Girl Champion: Kayley M

Senior Boy Champions: William V and Hayden C

The following children represented our school at the Zone Carnival: 

Heather M, Darcy H, Courtney M, Liam C, Levi T, Noah W, Alyssa C, Taleah S, Ben H, Matthew R, Bree C, Lauren A, Brittany S, Samuel H, Hayden C, Isaac W, Kayley M, Shae O, William V, Oskar M and Nathan C.

Darcy H came 3rd in the 8 years 50 m freestyle Final.

Ben H came 3rd in the 10 years 50 m freestyle Final.

The Junior girls relay team came 3rd. The junior boys relay team came 2nd. The Senior girls relay team came 6th and the Senior boys relay team came 5th.

Thankyou to Mrs Banks and Mr Jonno!

 By Ella, Shae, Bree and Kayley!