Connecting our Community – Gesher
Sonia Newell – Development Officer
Giving back
In the overall scheme of life, we are a privileged community, well aware of the many opportunities of ‘giving back’ and it is not always about giving in the financial sense. Giving our time, energy and expertise and even just a small blood sample, are such worthy contributions to those less fortunate than us, and/or those seeking a better, safer and healthier life. Here are just a few examples of the many ways we can help:
Sydney Friendship Circle (FC)
Last Sunday, as many of us celebrated Father’s Day, hundreds of adults and children, including Emanuel School students, parents and grandparents as well as alumni plus a number of local dignitaries turned up at Vaucluse Public School for the 10th anniversary Friendship Circle Walk. Chana and Rabbi Sender Kavka, who started FC in early 2007 because they wanted to make a difference in the lives of people with disability, have spoken to our students here at school on many occasions seeking their support for FC, as volunteers at their weekend sessions and holiday camps as well as for the FC Walk. There is still time to donate: sydneyfriendshipcircle.org.au/walk
Remember September 2019
Please help alumnus Ben Wilheim (Class of 2008) who, together with family and friends, is raising awareness and funds for the fight to cure pancreatic cancer: https://rememberseptember.gofundraise.com.au
Gift of Life
We are still looking for a bone marrow match for a young woman in our community. Help us to help carry on the amazing work started by the late Shula Endrey-Walder OAM, who was one of our Emanuel School grandparents. If this one session on 10 September 2019 does not suit, for alternate times, please contact: giftoflife@wolper.com.au
Ros Shammay – grandparent volunteer
Parent Support Group (PSG)
Many of our parents and grandparents as well as a few past parents, are members of our ever-so-important PSG. We would love to see even more people sign up. For more information on what is involved and how to be part of this very important team which helps keep our campus and students safe, please contact: esadmin@sydpsg.com
Primary Grandparents and Friends Day – Monday 16 September 2019
Our Years K – 6 students are getting very excited as this special day fast approaches. We look forward to seeing grandparents and special friends at this very special morning, where they will share Rosh Hashanah celebrations with the children.
If you have photos and/or news to share, please send to: snewell@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au