Sonia Newell – Development Officer

Our High School Library is not just about books

Did you know that as an Emanuel parent, you can also access the services of our High School Library?  Here now is a message from Karen McAndrew, Teacher Librarian:

Does your child need homework help?

The Maria Tirabosco Library is open three afternoons a week to assist students with their learning needs. All High School students are welcome to these sessions and Years 5-6 may also take advantage of these services with their parents’ permission.

• Tuesday 3.30-5.00 pm (Open Time with Ms Chopard)
• Wednesday and Thursday 3.30 – 5.00 pm (Homework Help with Emanuel Alumni)

Do you know how to find online library resources?

The Maria Tirabosco Library website offers access to digital databases, encyclopedias, newspapers and magazines, reading suggestions for Years 7-12, research tips and more. For more details visit http://libguides.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/hsl

Have you read a good book lately?

Our family Fiction Challenge continues this year so don’t forget to encourage your family to keep reading. This year it’s 17 books in 2017 and if you or a member of your family have read a good book lately just email your review to kmcandrew@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

Are you looking for something new to read?

The High School Library has a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction books available to the Emanuel School community. Reviews on featured new titles can be found at www.thinglink.com/scene/888562749246799874

Girls just want to have fun and play football at the same time

Girls’ football is a very popular and competitive sport. Emanuel girls from Primary through to High School play the sport every week, both at club and state competition levels. In July, an Australian team of athletes will be travelling to Israel for the 2017 Maccabiah Games. Lara Joffe, a Year 11 student writes: “The junior girls’ football team has an amazing five players from Emanuel School. Our team is very competitive and hopes to come back home with a medal. We are currently training and fundraising in order to get the best chance of success and are all very excited for the opportunity we have been given to represent Australia.” Lara’s mum, Karen Spielman is the Team Manager.

As part of their fundraising efforts for their upcoming trip, the junior girls football team is offering the chance to create some stunning family portraits!

Karen says: “We have teamed with award winning photographer Michael Martin of MM Studios to provide portrait sittings and one matt photo to the value of $250 for only $50. Michael and his team are offering a 45 minute photo-shoot in his exquisite studio in Randwick.”

Please email karenspi@optusnet.com.au for details of how to make your exclusive appointment time.

Junior girls’ football team, Emanuel School members in photo attached. Left to right: Lara Joffe (Year 11), Jordan Weizman (Year 10), Isabella Shulz (Year 9), Lara Rutstein (Year 10) and Nadia Coburn (Year 12).

Jazz on the Hill – Sunday 26 March, 2-5 pm

This exciting afternoon of music and fun is just over four weeks away.  Bookings can be made online at  http://tinyurl.com/JOTH2017

The Year 11 Hospitality students have been busy planning their menu for this event. They will prepare all the dishes in the Design and Technology kitchen to sell on the day, and will include gluten-free and dairy-free options.  Here is a sample of their menu: 

• mushroom and leek quiche
• basil, roasted tomato and parmesan quiche
• rice noodle salad
• rocky road
• cheese cake 
• fresh watermelon slices
• and more – yummy!

We look forward to seeing you, along with friends and family at this wonderful afternoon.

If you have something you wish to share with our wider community, please email me:  snewell@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au