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November 24, 2006   (737KB)

We are very excited to have Mrs Debbie Snaith join us from Alstonville High School, where she was head teacher of a very large science and agriculture faculty.

Twelve Macintyre High School students attended the Northern Schools Steer Competition on 8 and 9 November, accompanied by four parents.

November 10, 2006   (1.54MB)

Macintyre High School dance group “Gotta Get Through This’ performed at CAPERS (Creative Arts Public Education Regional Spectacular) on Friday 3 November and Saturday 4 November at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre and The SRC conducted a novelty event at recess last Tuesday. Staff and students had a lot of fun and the SRC raised some much needed funds to support their activities. Funds from the event will go to assist with the purchase of new uniforms for our school sporting teams.

October 27, 2006   (685KB)

Macintyre students' excel in their areas of expertise - Year 10 student Jack Colley has every reason to be proud of his performance as a side drummer in the Inverell Pipe Band and Year 10 student Charli Worgan was a well-deserving winner for last Friday night when she was recognised by Toastmasters as the Youth Communicator of the Year for 2006.

September 29, 2006   (776KB)

Year 12 Say Farwell - Principal Mr Corcoran recalls - I came in to write a speech on Sunday for the Formal Assembly and I began browsing through the Year 12 Valedictories – to read the aspirations, achievements and reflections of each student left me at a loss for words – how could I leave anything out? If, as Kathryn wrote, teachers are the heart of Macintyre, then students are the soul, the very spirit and our purpose as a school.

September 15, 2006   (1,000KB)

Deputy Director General of Education Visits Macintyre - On Wednesday the school was honoured to host Trevor Fletcher, Deputy Director of Education, for an informal function, outlining some of our leadership, welfare and inclusive education programs.

September 1, 2006   (1,000KB)

Honeywell science summer school - This highly competitive program is jointly sponsored by Rotary International, The Australian National University and by university engineering faculties

August 18, 2006   (1,000KB)

SHADE AND SHELTER FOR MACINTYRE - The schools has received grants totaling approximatly $12 000 to construct covered learning areas for students. A portion of these grants was from TAFE to cover the cost of a teacher to work with a select group of year 10 student to construct the first of 3 shelters.

August 4, 2006   (1,000KB)

The 2006 SRC Induction ceremony was held on Thursday. It was attended by parents and friends, Local dignitaries and principles, students and teachers from local schools.

June 23, 2006   (1,140KB)

Year 9 Debating Team take on Guyra, Year 12 Science students give Ross Hill Public school children a class and Work Experience 2006 Pictures.

June 9, 2006   (998KB)

Macintyre gains first and second at Casino Beef Week, Open Girls Netball defeats Tenterfield, Senior Students win prestigous leadership scholarships, Kate Higgins departs for Russian Science Forum, Two Year 10 students attend Global Leaders Conference in New York and Washington and pictures from the recent Athletics Carnival.

May 26, 2006   (917KB)

Outstanding success for Danielle Withers at Cattle Camp, three of only nineteen DET Awards for region went to Macintyre for Outstanding School and Individual Leadership and Welfare, 17 Senior Students join blood drive, Rugby League, North West Dance and Art Excursion news.

May 12, 2006   (533KB)

Macintyre takes out three of nineteen awards between 131 schools for School and Individual Leadership and Welfare, Macintyre Touch Team wins A Grade Touch Competition, and Student Art Exhibition.

May 5, 2006   (340KB)

Year 12 Engineering visits North West Airways, photos from the "Taste of Macintyre" success, school uniform and updated price list.

March 31, 2006   (768KB)

Former Macintyre student wins Commonwealth Games Silver Medal, High Eigeland to compete in State round of Lions Youth of the Year Competition, Pictures from the Swimming Carnival and childrens author Jonathon Harlen visits Macintyre.

March 17, 2006   (936KB)

Macintyre student Charli Worgan selected to meet the Queen at service and reception at St Andrews Cathedral and Admiralty House, Year 7 Advisor selected, Photography Exhibition hosted by Macintyre, Public Speaking excellence, Candice Campbell wins Hospitality Award in competition and updated canteen prices list for 2006.

March 3, 2006   (1,544KB)

Charli Worgan represents New England at State SRC Conference, Steffie Robinson and Colleen Maclean selected to attend Global Young Leaders Conference in New York and Washington, Hugh Eigeland and Kate Higgins represent Australia at science forums in London and Russia, Year 7 Peer Camp Pictures and Year 8 Lake Keepit Excursion review.