HSC Trial examinations

In the next two weeks, Year 12 will be sitting their Trial examinations. We wish them luck! This also means that Ashley will be the Kol Szenes editor by herself for the next two weeks! We wish her luck for that too.

Interview with our Szenes Captains

As the Madrichim voting is over, this is the final week for our Szenes Captains, Tali Blackman and Issy Reichel. Here is an interview from both of them about their experiences as Szenes House Madrichim.

How did it feel when you first found out that you were a Szenes Madricha?

Issy: Finding out I was a Mad was a very exciting and scary experience. Not knowing what it would be like was very scary. However, I felt excited for the opportunity to be an integral part of carnivals and school life.

Tali: Really great! It was something that I had wanted to do since Year 7 so I was really excited!

What has been your favourite part of being our Szenes House Madricha?

Issy: My favourite part of being a House Mad was running House Assembly each week. Leading the House and making people have fun was extremely fulfilling. I loved meeting everyone and hopefully inspiring everyone to have more House spirit and being proud of being in Szenes.

Tali: I really enjoyed running House Assemblies and writing and planning them.

What advice would you give to future Szenes House Mads?

Issy: I would advise them to really work as a team and take feedback from members of the House. The people around you are very valuable and can really help you in your role.

Tali: Have fun with the experience and make sure to use your Tutor Group.

If you could do it again, would you change anything?

Issy: I would change having all the carnivals cancelled. I really wish I could have led and experienced being a leader at those events.

Tali: I don’t think so!! Maybe just get a whole House recording of our House music dance?

What has been your favourite activity that you have led or organised?

Issy: I loved organising House Music. However it didn’t go ahead.

Tali: I really enjoyed running House Drama. I also had a really great time when making the calm jars in House Assembly last year.

Would you recommend doing this to future Szenesians?

Issy: YES! It is fun, fulfilling, challenging and exciting. You will grow as a leader and I’m sure it would help anyone discover who they are and what they are capable of.

Tali: Yes!

Farewell to Tali and Issy

As Tali and Issy have had to cope with an extremely challenging year full of curveballs and unprecedented events, several Tutor Groups have written small messages of gratitude to thank them for all their hard work and keeping our spirits up during this difficult time:

“Tali and Issy have been such enthusiastic and dedicated Szenes Madrichim. This year, they were dealt a really tough hand with no warning and we are so inspired by the way they have embraced these challenges and made the absolute best out of the circumstances. We really appreciate the enormous amount of time and energy they put towards Szenes House and the sense of community and fun that they were therefore able to establish. Thank you Issy and Tali and we cannot wait to continue the amazing work you have done!”  By our new House Madrichim, Alexis Joffe and Jessica Lowy

“Thank you so much for a wonderful year and all of the support you have given us during these crazy times. You have made every Wednesday morning so exciting and enjoyable and we thank you for that. You have both set an exemplary example for the rest of us with your resilience and ability to adapt to these unprecedented times. You have taught us what it means to be a leader and we can not wait to follow in your footsteps when we are in Year 12. We are very sad we could not perform the House Music dance as we really loved it and we know you have put so much effort into it. Thank you once again for everything you have taught us and always creating positive experiences and memories.” By the Year 10 Szenes girls

“Thank you so much for a fun year of House-captainship. You made every House meeting fun and always brought your enthusiasm and energy. Your commitment to the House and all of us was amazing and you will be missed in the upcoming year. We will especially remember the amazing dance for House Music, with all the ‘twisting and shouting’ down the ‘old town road’. You should be proud of the work you have done in leading the School and Szenes House. Good luck in the HSC and whatever you get up to after school. By the Year 10 Szenes Group

“Tali and Issy, thank you for teaching us the dance steps for the House Concert! Even though we only knew you for a short period of time, we loved your energy and House spirit! You made our first day of school during Orientation Day so much better! We wish you all the best for your HSC!” By the Year 7 Szenes Group

Thank you so much Tali and Issy. We appreciate all your hard work, love you, and will miss you as you leave your positions as Szenes Mads, but wish you luck for your HSC trials and future endeavours!

New Szenes Madrichim

Last week, we found out that our new Szenes Madrichim are Lexi Joffe and Jess Lowy! Here is a quick interview with them to get to know them better:

What is your favourite food?

Jess: Anything sweet or carby

Lexi: My favourite food is pasta.

What is your favourite extra-curricular activity?

Jess: Driving (if that counts haha)

Lexi: My favourite extra-curricular activity is dancing.

What is your favourite colour?

Jess: Lilac

Lexi: My favourite colour is aqua (any light blue).

What is your favourite subject?

Jess: Drama or English

Lexi: My favourite subject is PDHPE.

What is your favourite item at the canteen?

Jess: Cookies!!

Lexi: My favourite item at the canteen is a pizza pita

What are you most looking forward to doing as a Szenes Mad?

Jess: Building a strong community where everyone feels comfortable with each other.

Lexi: I am most looking forward to making each House assembly as fun and productive as I possibly can and to build a strong community and family within Szenes. I want each and every person to look forward to coming to House and I want everyone to be involved with as many activities in both House and around the School as possible. I can’t wait to start my role as a Szenes Mad and continue the amazing work from the current Year 12 Szenes Madrichim.

Aside from Lexi and Jess, we also congratulate four new Madrichim from Szenes:

• Chloe Miller – Head Madricha
• Max Kidman – Head Madrich
• Liat Granot – Madricha
• Tara Linker – Madricha

Announcements

• Formal uniform is to be worn Term 3, including blazer and tie. 
• Blazers to be worn to and from school – not left in lockers.
• If you are not wearing the correct uniform, please ask your parent to email: uniform@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au 
• COVID-19 current information – Department of Health 
• Follow @szeneshouse on Instagram for some wellbeing and study tips, memes and just general Szenesian spirit.
• Also follow your madrichim on @es.madstagram for some updates, challenges, wellbeing and overall fun times.

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to these Szenesians who recently celebrated their birthday in the past two weeks:

• Gia Jocum – Year 8
• Ethan Zines – Year 9
• Michael Heymann – Year 11

Shabbat Shalom and have a fantastic weekend!

Miriam Itkowitz and Ashley Cohn