Primary School
Hagit Bar-On – Head of Jewish Life K – 6
Purim was a fabulous day with many fun activities such as baking, dancing, crafting and more. It gave me a great feeling to see the smiles on students faces throughout the day.
We started with a Purim parade where all students had a chance to show off their amazing and creative costumes. Luckily, the weather was in our favour so we could have the parade outdoors for Years K – 2. It was such a joy to see, especially Year K students so proud of their costumes, enjoying dancing and singing. It was also amusing to watch their parents, who took endless photos of their sweet children.
This year’s Purim was different from previous ones as we celebrated the festival the whole day at school. In their classes, students had many fun and creative activities. They learnt about the story of Purim by watching animated movies and role-played the characters. Students made רעשנים (Ra’ashanim – noise makers) which they used later on when they heard the reading of the מגילה (the scroll of Esther) and the name of the evil Haman המן הרע. Students made מסכות (masks) and decorated them. I think that the highlight of the day was baking אוזני המן (Hamantaschen) and, of course, eating them. Every class attended the kitchen, and with the assistance of מורה אריקה (Morah Erika) who made the dough and Stacey Rosenfeld, students created two triangle cookies filled with yummy chocolate. What a treat!
Year 6 displayed fantastic leadership by organising a שוק פורים (Purim Market) with the help of their teachers. There were lots of interactive stalls such as face painting, Israeli dancing, soccer, basketball and many more. The finale of the day was the reading of the מגילה (The Scroll of Esther) and a funny performance presented by Jestar Drama led by מורה אנה (Morah Anna) and the talented Hebrew teachers who played the girls who wanted to become Queen Esther and the evil Haman. I was so proud of the Year 6 students who read from the Megilah in Hebrew and displayed their talent and fluency. It feels so important to have sane moments in today’s troubled times.
I hope you will all enjoy the lovely photos taken by our staff and Ofer Levy.
