Sonia Newell – Development Officer

MAZAL TOV to

Grandparent, Dr Tom Moss, who was awarded the Dennis Clifford Humanitarian Award in front of 1000 people including NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Opposition Leader Luke Foley at Jewish House’s Gala Dinner last week.

Parent, Emile Sherman, film producer, whose film “Lion” has just been announced winner of  AACTA (Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts) Award for Best Film as well as numerous other awards: www.aacta.org

Emile Sherman

GIFT OF LIFE – Sunday 10 December 

SAVE THE DATE

Monday 5 March 2018 – our Grandparent Committee has organised a morning at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Guided tour followed by lunch (optional).  Details out soon.

Friendship Circle Day Camp

Summer holidays are just around the corner and Friendship Circle is planning an amazing week of day camp for young people with special needs from the 15-19 January 2018.

Volunteering with Friendship Circle is a great way for young people to have fun, feel great about themselves and make a difference.

We have great activities and experiences planned such as Ninja Worx, Swimming, Sky Zone, Fun Park at the Powerhouse Museum, Skater HQ and Monkey Mania.

The best part is that volunteers can have fun too!

Volunteer option 1 – Volunteer as a 1-1 Buddy

If you are 13 years old or older and are looking for make a difference this summer holidays then please sign up to be a buddy for a young person with disability. Your role will be to engage and befriend your buddy throughout the planned activities and experiences. You will be supported by a team of leaders and nurses. The minimum commitment for new volunteers is three days plus orientation on Sunday, 14 January 2018.

Current volunteers please sign in and complete this form www.sydneyfc.org.au/volunteeratdaycamp

New volunteers please complete this application form www.sydneyfc.org.au/volunteerapplication

Volunteer option 2 – Volunteer in food prep, set up and pack away

We are looking for adult volunteers (18 years old and older) to cut, spread, sort and pack your way to create 60 delicious and healthy lunches and snacks for Friendship Circle Day Camp. Once the kids are off on their outing it would be great if you had another hour to pack up and prepare the lunch area for the next day as well as tidy the hall for the children’s return.

If you have news you wish to share, please send to: snewell@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au