Natalya Milner – Head of Primary

Staffing 2017

At the end of this year, we will be saying farewell to three very special teachers from the Primary School. I will write in more detail at the end of the year but wanted to ensure that you know of these upcoming staffing changes. After four years at Emanuel, Corey Jamieson has decided to return to Spain to live. Emma Buzo will be returning to a High School drama role at another local school and Megan Best has accepted an opportunity closer to home. We will also farewell Desray Maltz who has done an amazing job as a teacher’s aide this year while Carol Lee has been part time. We will miss these teachers and thank them for their many contributions to the Primary School.

We are also thrilled that Colleen Elkins has accepted the new role of Primary School Co-ordinator of Gifted and Talented Programs from the beginning of 2017. Whilst we will miss Colleen as a classroom teacher, I know she will be wonderful in her new position and I look forward to increasing the allocation in the Primary School for this provision.

Closer to the beginning of the 2017 school year, I will announce the new staffing to you. We have appointed some outstanding candidates and I am confident that 2017 will be a fantastic year for our children.

After School Care

You will have received an email about Emanuel OOSH which will operate on campus from the beginning of next year. Emma and Maria are looking forward to meeting with families to introduce themselves and answer any questions. They will be in X02 (lower level of X Block) from 5.30-6.00 pm on 28 and 29 November. This coincides with the time you are bringing your children to school for Seussical. Feel free to pop in and say hello. Click on this link for information: https://myportal.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au/parent/after-school-care/

Authors’ Day

Debbie Cohen and her Year 4 group of budding writers presented the most amazing array of stories at this year’s Authors’ Day. I would like to thank David Hakim, Lani Israel, Alena Lewy, Koby Michel, Michaela Pozniak and Milo Sherman for sharing their wonderful stories with me. I would also like to thank Debbie for her effort, enthusiasm and dedication.

More Chess Success

This quote below has recently been posted on the NSW Junior Chess League website (www.nswjcl.org.au/):

“The State-wide Primary Schools Competition (for teams of four players), which commenced in second term, has concluded. Over the last few months the 35 zone winners participated in region finals and the ten region winners then took part in the inter-region finals to determine the country and metropolitan champions, which then played each other in the NSW final. In the Metropolitan final Emanuel School defeated last year’s champions Ironbark Ridge Public School while in  the Country final Westport Public School defeated Millthorpe Public School. Westport then played the Metropolitan champions, Emanuel, for the NSW Primary Schools title and in this match Emanuel was victorious. Congratulations to Emanuel and also to all the other finalists for their achievement in reaching the finals. Emanuel School will represent NSW in the Primary Open Division of the Australian Schools Teams Championships to be held in Perth”.

A HUGE mazal tov to Jesse Gothelf, Jesse Herdan, Daniel Melamed and Zac Sidley and all the very best for Perth! Thank you to Colleen Elkins and Michael Todd for helping to make all this happen!

P&F

I wanted to personally thank Susie Rosen and Sharon Schulz for co-chairing the P&F for the past six years. It really has been an honour to work with them both and the School has been so lucky to benefit from their energy, passion and expertise. They will be missed in these roles but hopefully will remain closely connected to the P&F’s activities. It is so comforting to know that we have such capable replacements who will be taking over from Sharon and Susie. Thank you to Ruby Berkovic and Jen Opit for agreeing to co-chair from the beginning of 2017. I look forward to working closely with them both.

Spotlight Art Exhibition

We are very excited about our upcoming art exhibition, Spotlight. The exhibition will showcase a selection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, prints and fibre artworks created in Visual Arts classes this year. Accompanying the exhibition will be video footage of our young artists discussing their artmaking processes and an online exhibition of artworks completed by all children in Years 1-6. We are honoured to have Rach Kirsten, Lecturer, School of Education from the University of New South Wales as our special guest. The exhibition opens on Sunday 27 November at 2:30 pm until 3:15 pm, prior to the Primary School Concert which commences at 4.00bpm. Spotlight will be held in the Angles Leadership and Learning Centre.

Seussical

We are really looking forward to our three Seussical performances on Sunday 27 November at 4:00 pm and then on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November at 6:00 pm. We have arranged for the concert to be filmed. You can pre-purchase the DVD for only $20 at tinyurl.com/SeussicalDVD16/SeussicalDVD16.

This is a reminder that there is an optional late start on Wednesday 30 November if children are tired after the Seussical performances. We ask that all students arrive at school by 11.10 am at the latest.

Innovation Showcase

On Thursday 8 December we will be hosting our inaugural Innovation Showcase. Students involved in ICT extra-curricular activities will have an opportunity to share and display their work in a gallery-style demonstration. Following this some current and past students will present about their passion for innovation using technology. The showcase will also be open for the Primary School students at lunch time.

• When: Thursday 8 December 8:15-9:20 am Parent showcase
• When: Thursday 8 December 1:10-2:00 pm School student showcase
• Where: Angles Leadership and Learning Centre and Millie Phillips Theatre
• Who: Primary School ICT Clubs including Year 2 Coding Club, Years 3-6 ICT Club, Years 5-6 Coding Club, Years 3-6 Lego Robotics and Young Engineers Coding Club.

Mazal tov, Renee

Renee Korotkaia, Year 4

Renee Korotkaia was recently awarded first place in the 9-12 year old category of the Randwick Council and Walsh Pharmacy Annual Art Show. There were over 100 paintings in this division and she won the prize of a trophy and a voucher. Well done, Renee!

Student Action

I am always so pleased to hear about our proactive students who take action to assist others. Mazal tov to the following students for their fantastic efforts:

On the weekend, Devan and Brayden Bloch, together with Raphael and Aron Harpaz, spent the morning selling second hand toys and books in order to raise funds for the Atlantic Hope Abandoned Babies Home in South Africa. Devan, Brayden, Aron and Raphael worked hard collecting the toys and books from friends and family, and selling them at the Waverley Public School market, in order to contribute to the care of abandoned babies in South Africa. Well done!

Also on the weekend, Sasha and Jamie Goldman ran a lemonade stall on to raise money for the School. They raised $28.40 that will be added to our wonderful Math-athon fundraising efforts. Thank you!

Upcoming Dates

• 27 November: Years 1-6 Art Exhibition, 2:30 pm-3:15 pm Angeles Leadership and Learning Centre (LLC)
• 27 November: Primary Musical, 4:00 pm MPH
• 28 November: Year 5 Madrichim 2017 speeches for Years 3-6
• 28 and 29 November: Primary Musical, 6:00 pm MPH
• 30 November: Optional late start for students, arrive by 11:10 am
• 30 November: Years 5/6 basketball game, Moriah College 8:30-11:00 am (selected students)
• 2 December: Orientation Day for new students commencing in 2017
• 6 December: Catch up photo day
• 7 December: Year 6 Fete, Years K-5 attending
• 7 December: Gymnastics display, 7:00 am Bunnerong Gym
• 8 December: Innovation Showcase, 8:15-9:30 am LLC and Millie PhillipsTheatre
• 9 December: Year 6 Pathways, 12:45-4:00 pm MPH and Millie Phillips Theatre
• 9 December: Years K-2 Puppet Club Assembly Item
• 12 December: Year 6 Gratitude Day, Homebush Aquatic Centre
• 13 December: Years K-2 Presentation Day, 9:00-11:00 am MPH
• 13 December: Years 3-6 Presentation Evening, 6:00 pm MPH
• 14 December: Primary School Picnic Day at Centennial Park and Emanuel’s Got Talent Quest