Justine Hofman – Head of P&F

Primary School 40th Shabbat Celebration and Challah Make
A beautiful moment in time

What a wonderful and heart-full morning of sentimentality and Shabbat goodness. Thank you to all the families who joined us to mark our School’s 40th year. We sang and danced to music played by Primary School parents.

We heard an inspiring 40th infused Shabbat story. Then, we joined together for a Challah Make, where adults and children learnt techniques and created a special 40th challah to take home and bake tonight.

Thank you to our wonderful parent and MC, Monica Rosenfeld, who masterfully guided us through the morning. A thank you to Naomi Hersh for her expert challah baking tips shared lovingly with us all and to Adina Roth, Head of Jewish Life, for sharing her wonderful anecdotes and deep knowledge of all things Jewish. Thanks also to the parents who brought the  music: Graeme Pillemer and Adam Chimes.

Thank you to our incredible School team who put this event together: Michelle Favero, Belinda Levin, Stevie Levenston, Adina Roth, Isabelle Anne, Hagit Bar-On, Adam Carpenter, Remington Owen and Ben Marshall. So much work goes on behind the scenes and you created such a lovely and memorable event for our community.

We would also like to thank our 40th committee for their support and volunteering to help out wherever was needed: Naomi Hersh, Amy Friedlander, Odin Kay, Nicole Unger, Lisa Greenberg, Lisa Strous, Lynn Ross, Tanya Goldberg, Carli Rothman, Lisa Pillemer and Leigh Goldberg.

Thank you to the many volunteers who helped set up and throughout the event!

We look forward to sharing photographs of this special morning, taken by Ofer Levy, in next week’s edition.

Father’s Day Breakfast
Classic Childhood Games and Old-School Fun

Join us for a morning of nostalgic games and backyard-style races, coffee, fresh pastries, chats and memory making. It won’t be the same without you!

When: Friday 25 August 2023. Gates open at 7.00 am and the event concludes at 8.20 am.
Where: MPH, Emanuel School
Tickets: Advance $18.00 adult, $10.00 child (pre-sale cut off Monday 21 August 2023). Tickets on the day $22.00 adult $15.00 kids. Please buy advance tickets here as it helps us plan for catering.

New –  Father’s Day Gift Stall on Humanitix

This year you can pay ahead for the Father’s Day gift stalls when you book your Father’s Day tickets on Humanitix. Avoid scrambling for cash and ensure you get your thoughtful $10.00 gift with minimal fuss in our virtually cashless society! Get presents for dad, grand dad and special friends. (For those who prefer cash, this is still an option on the day.)

Please use this link. Please note you can buy gift stall tickets without having to attend the Father’s Day Morning.

P&F Structure
Still Time to Give Feedback

There is still time to review changes proposed to the structure of our P&F and give feedback on our new Charter. You can read about it here.

We welcome your input by the Friday 11 August 2023 to pandf@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

Dates for the diary

• Friday 25 August 2023: Father’s Day morning (7.00 am – 8.20 am). 
• Friday 25 August 2023: Father’s Day Gift Stall (children shop during school)
• Tuesday 19 September 2023: P&F Termly Meeting (7.00 pm) 
• Pre-loved Uniform Shuk collection week: 18 September 2023 – 22 September 2023
• Monday 9 October 2023: Pre-loved Uniform Shuk Sale 7.30 am – 2.00 pm
• Friday 3 November 2023 – Monday 5 November 2023: Spring Family Camping Weekend