Volume 32 Issue 5 03 Mar 2023 10 Adar 5783

Ma Koreh

Adam Carpenter – Head of Jewish Life Primary

Purim celebrations

We are excited to be celebrating Purim next Tuesday. Here are some reminders:

Monday 6 March 2023
Ta’anit Esther: the Fast of Esther (school canteen closed)
Erev Purim: Monday night Megilah readings and celebrations in synagogues across the community.

Tuesday 7 March 2023
Purim celebrations at school.

Purim parades

Primary Parents are invited to join the Purim parades from 8.20 am – 9.00 am (weather permitting):

  • K-2 – Triguboff Courtyard
  • 3-6 – Waxman Drive

 

Purim dress themes

Students are encourage to come dressed to school on Tuesday in their class theme: 

Year K – Story characters
Year 1 – Heroes
Year 2 – Movie characters
Year 3 – When I grow up, I would like to be…
Year 4 – Stars
Year 5 – Past, Present, Future
Year 6 – Opposites – Come as you aren’t

Tinned/packaged food
The Purim mitzvah of Matanot Le’Evyonim

Students are invited to bring in two or more tinned or packaged food items. These will be given to OzHarvest for distribution and support to those in need in our community.

Treat sized kosher chocolate
The Purim mitzvah of Mishloach Manot

On Tuesday, students will have the opportunity to make mishloach manot for their classmates. Students are invited to bring in a treat sized chocolate (or a couple) to be part of the Purim treats shared. 

Purim picnic at Centennial Park

We will be having a picnic and play in the park to celebrate Purim. Students may like to bring a picnic blanket, games or balls to play with.

School canteen orders can be made for the day and will be ready for the students to take to the park.