Justine Hofman – Head of P&F

Thank you to our Emanuel Staff

It continues to be a difficult time for all and I want to particularly recognise again our School team –  from our exemplary leadership team and front line teachers, to every other member of staff who is working tirelessly to make our school feel safe and nurturing. And all whilst dealing with their own personal concerns and circumstances.

As a show of support from all parents, the P&F provided staff with a morning tea of delicious muffins. It was greatly appreciated and lifted spirits in the school.  A muffin-hug to all!

Additionally, I encourage each of us make a point of showing appreciation to Emanuel staff wherever you can. A little acknowledgement goes a long way at this tender time.

Our new structure

At the end of Term 3, at our P&F  Termly meeting, the existing Parents & Friends Association constitution was rescinded and our new structure as a committee under the Emanuel School came into effect. We are now guided by a new Charter which is much more relevant, user-friendly and reflective of how our group will be run into the future.

As a Parents & Friends Committee we will now receive significantly more support with our finance, administration and marketing. It will mean that our P&F Executive team need to focus less on administration and more on developing initiatives to engage our community and supporting our committees.

I would like to acknowledge and thank the Advisory Committee who were involved in this eight month project. The Committee researched and consulted with other Jewish and independent schools across New South Wales and Victoria, along with the Independent Schools Association, to develop a new structure and draft a new Charter from which we now operate. A great deal of work occurred behind the scenes but it was entirely seamless thanks to the work of Lisa Strous and Mario Toressan, supported by Alley Steele, Gary Joffe, Paul Miller, Ruby Berkovic and Daniela Freed.

You can read our new charter here Emanuel School Parents & Friends (P&F) Committee Charter – Final

P&F Spring Family Camping Weekend update

We are still taking bookings for our Spring Family Camping Weekend. Be assured, under the current circumstances we are seeking advice on the best way to proceed that is safe and secure. Stay tuned for an update in coming days.

Dates for the diary

• Friday 3 November 2023 – Monday 5 November 2023: Spring Family Camping Weekend
• Wednesday 15 November 2023: P&F Termly Meeting at 7.00 pm 
• Monday 4 December 2023 – Thursday 7 December 2023: Pre-loved Uniform Shuk collection week
• Monday 29 January 2024: Pre-loved Uniform Shuk Sale: 7.30 am – 2.00 pm.