Volume 32 Issue 7 17 Mar 2023 24 Adar 5783

More than Magic

Justine Hofman – Head of P&F

More than magic

When life slows down, it makes space for magic to happen. Last weekend at Glenworth Valley, where 200+ Emanuel campers gathered together,  magic really did happen.

At the welcome Shabbat, each family was given the card with the name of another family to meet. This set the tone for much sharing (offers of free chai, free coffee, free shakshuka) and lots communal activities including river play, footy games and pita making with the Israeli sofim (scouts).

There was an incredible sense of community, openness and fun.

Here are some reflections:

“As a new family it was great to put faces to names and have those impromptu conversations around a campfire or on the bridge, while watching the kids. Rather than it being a one minute conversation while passing in the school grounds it turned into a longer, more meaningful connection.” David

“Watching the kids entertaining themselves by making up games and just being kids. No organised games or devices necessary. Hours were spent with a bat and ball, jumping into the river, marshmallows by the fire and communal meals with friends. Also – the general community spirit of sharing amongst the families (being coffee, chai, shakshuka, helping pitch a tent, playing with the kids, the list goes on).” Dalia

“Our kids especially loved roasting marshmallows and playing with many other kids across the Year Groups! The lily pad and tight rope across the river were such fun activities for so many kids. Thanks to David and all the dads who organised the activities, and to the committee for co-ordinating the weekend!” Jessica

A HUGE thank you to the incredible committee who spent much time working behind the scenes to add little touches that really did make the weekend more memorable. Hats off to Mary Glikin, Ilan Bloom, Rupil Ismin, Anita Clarke and Yury Glikin.

Reminder
Get ready to donate second-hand uniforms

We are so excited to be starting up the Second-Hand Uniform Shuk Sale initiative across Primary and High School. It promises to save families significantly in uniform costs, while also being environmentally responsible.

So many parents have been asking for a Second-Hand sale on campus but it relies entirely on families donating their old uniforms in order to buy second-hand for very reasonable prices. (Most items will be $5 – $15).

So please put an hour aside over the next week. Sort through uniforms so that you can donate your items during our collection week. This will be held in the last week of term (Monday 27 March 2023 – Friday 31 March 2023).

How it will work

  • Donate pre-loved uniforms in clean, good condition on collection days.
  • Sale will be held on campus from 1.00 pm – 5.30 pm on Monday 24 April 2023.
  • All proceed go to the P&F to fund projects that benefit our kids and community.

Collection days

  • 7.30 am – 8.30 am, Monday 27 March 2023 – Friday 31 March 2023: inside the school gates
  • 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm, Friday 31 March 2023: Friday Chills at the Basketball courts

We still need a few more volunteers to help with this initiative. If you can assist, please register here.

Dates for the diary

Monday 24 April 2023: Second Hand Uniform Sale on campus
Friday 12 May 2023: Mother’s Day morning
Friday 25 August 2023: Father’s Day morning
Early September: Second Hand Uniform Sale on campus 
Friday 3 November 2023 – Friday 5 November 2023: Spring Family Camping Weekend