Joshua Aghion – Co-ordinator of Innovation (K-6)

This year, the Science Week 2023 theme is titled Innovation: Empowering Future Industries. Students in Years K-6 engaged in many activities this week which connected them to innovation and future industries. 

Years 5-6 participated in the Day of AI. This was a day of learning, where they were taught about what AI is, how it works and why it is an important part of future industries.

Students were asked to consider some of the ethical and moral considerations of using AI, particularly around the concept of Deep Fakes. We talked about privacy, safety and security as well as Intellectual Property rights. Students made their own AI model using the Teachable Machine platform by Google and learned about data sets and algorithms using the Draw With Google Platform.

To conclude their session, students were asked to apply their knowledge of AI to a problem that they have identified at school.

Some wonderful ideas included: 

With such great innovative thinking for how AI can support our lives, we know that our future is bright and innovative!

If your children have further questions about AI or the use of AI, please share some of these resources with them: 

• Kids | eSafety Commissioner
• Artificial Intelligence – CSIRO

Thank you to all of the teachers for their support of this program. We are very much looking forward to Science Week next year. 

Katie Brody – Director of Students K-6

Parent Teacher Night

Parents will receive an email in the coming week that outlines the booking process for Semester 2 Parent Teacher Night. 

Dates are as follows:

• Monday 11 September 2023 – on campus
• Wednesday 20 September 2023  – on campus 

This semester, parents will be able to book to see class teachers, Hebrew teachers and Jewish studies teachers.

Parents with children in Years 3-6 will also be able to request meetings with specialist teachers. Please keep an eye out for this booking information. 

Juingkui Warrma

On Tuesday 22 August 2023, each class will have the opportunity to Juingkui Warrma – paint our School’s story in honour of the opening of the B’Yachad Building. This painting will represent the Schools’ history, core values, connection to community and student body. The true essence of Emanuel School will be captured in a painting created by our students and teachers. This program is run by local Aboriginal Educators, culminating in a magnificent school painting that will be a legacy for our current and future students for years to come.

The children are welcome to wear sports uniform for the day. Whilst we don’t expect this activity to be too messy, students are welcome to bring along an art smock to wear during their session.

Vacation Care dates for September/October

Below are the dates for Vacation Care in the upcoming holidays. Further details and registration forms will be sent shortly.

Vacation Care will be open on:

Tuesday 26 September 2023
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Thursday 28 September 2023
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Thursday 5 October 2023