Dr Lynn Joffe – Director – Specialist Learning Centre

Cely Malki After-School Program
Commencing Term 1, Week 3

We are delighted to be commencing the Cely Malki After-School Program for 2023 on Monday 13 February 2023. For new students and parents, the Program is kindly funded by Mr Albert Malki and Ms Sandra Malki, esteemed grandparents of an Emanuel student. The program is named and run in honour of Mr Malki’s late sister, Cely, who placed very high value on children, education and inclusivity. We are grateful to the Malki’s for their on-going support for another year.

This successful program is open to any students from Years 5-12, who would like a structured environment in which to receive additional help with their learning and/or to complete homework, projects and Performances of Understanding (PoUs). Having said that, the classes are not formal in a conventional sense and part of the dynamic that is encouraged encompasses mutual support and positive social interaction. Teachers and recent alumni of the School are available to assist with the above.

Students arrive with their own classwork to focus on (work is not provided unless by prior arrangement with a class or subject teacher). The staff circulate to monitor students and to provide input, assist with any queries, questions or lack of understanding and suggest improvements.

Students should bring a book/information to read in case they finish their work early. Students should not attend if they do not have work to do. This is an academic program not a behavioural one; compliance, courtesy and good behaviour are expected. Students register at the beginning and end of each session and detail work being completed/ completed. A biscuit and fruit break is included.

Sessions run on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3.40 pm – 5.30 pm in i32 in the Innovation Building. Students are not required to stay for the whole session, though attendance for at least an hour is encouraged. This is not a venue to be used as a time filler for late pick-ups.

Students in the same grades are encouraged to work together, if appropriate. Computer games are not permitted, nor is Minecraft or similar, even if required for an in-school activities in other classes.

Sessions: Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3.40 pm – 5.30 pm 
Who can attend: Students in Years 5-12 are welcome to attend either or both sessions
Venue: i32 and adjacent classrooms, on the top floor of the Innovation Building
Essential: Bring schoolwork to complete, a book to read, a laptop and a charger as chargers are not supplied
Please note: Computer games and phones are not allowed during sessions (the latter only can be viewed during a break).
Suggestion: Students should bring food and a drink with them to eat before the session. 

We look forward to the start of a very productive 2023 Cely Malki Program – please join us!