Adam Carpenter – Head of Jewish Life Primary

Purim preparations

Following our fun and crazy welcome to the month of Adar with Rosh L’Regel last Friday, our attention now turns to Purim. The spirit of Purim is one of transformation, unity and joy – through actions that connect us to others in our community.

Parent and Friends Purim Disco

Emanuel School Sunday 8 March 2019: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Get in early on Purim celebrations with the Emanuel School Community and the Parent and Friends Purim Disco. Siblings and friends are welcome to join in the festivities. Ticket prices increase if bought at door. Book now

Ta’anit Esther

Please note: the canteen will be closed on Monday 9 March 2020
To recall the fast Esther instigated in response to Haman’s plot to destroy the community, the day before Purim is a fast day and the canteen will be closed. Please bring in food from home for your child that day.

Erev Purim

Monday 9 March 2020
Purim celebrations begin on Monday evening, with festivities for children and families and megillah readings taking place in synagogues across the community. You may like to join Emanuel Synagogue for the Megillah reading at 6.15 pm followed by their famous, dramatic comedic musical Purim Spiel.

Purim celebrations at School

Tuesday 10 March 2020
Staff and students will be in Purim costumes ready for a day filled with celebrations, learning, fun and Purim mitzvot. Years 3 and 5 are reminded to have their instruments with them as IP will be taking place. Our morning will begin with Purim Ruach for Years K – 2 (Triguboff Family Courtyard or Angles Leadership and Learning Centre in wet weather) and for Years 3 – 6 in the Millie Phillips Theatre. Parents are welcome to drop by and enjoy the festivities and the children’s costumes. 

Mishloach Manot:
מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת

Students will be making mishloach manot  (food gifts) to swap with a classmate. They are being asked to contribute to this mitzvah by bringing to school an apple and one treat sized kosher chocolate bar to school by Tuesday.

Matanot Le’Evyonim:
מַתָּנוֹת לָאֶבְיוֹנִים

Our school community will be fulfilling this Purim mitzvah of sending gifts to the needy by collecting canned and packaged food and toiletries for the Asylum Seeker Centre. Two or more items can be given to their classroom teacher by Tuesday.

Wishing you and your family a happy and festive Purim.

חג פורים שמח