Shabbat Shalom Rabinites

Wild animals and celebrations – it has certainly been a fun filled and interesting week.

This week, Rabin House welcomed guest speakers from Taronga Zoo to our House Assembly. The presenters spoke on the importance of marine care and entertained us with their wealth of knowledge. They also brought along cute animals who captured the audience. Caring for animals is a particular passion of Eli Picker, Year 12 Rabin, who together with Mr Rembson and the House Captains, planned the event. Eli has over four years volunteered at Taronga Zoo through their YATZ Program. The youth volunteers range from years 13-19 and it is a great learning experience. Eli comments “I do this because I really like animals and I also like to teach people of all ages about the importance of wildlife and what we can do to limit how we impact the environment. Volunteering is a great chance for me to see what it is like behind the scenes at one of the most famous zoos in the world, to have fun and learn more about animals. I would recommend this experience to anyone who is 13 or older. Over the years, I have got a chance to look after many different animals ranging from birds and koalas to seals and sea-lions.”

Rabinite of the Year!

There are many students in our fine House who throughout last year acted in a fine spirit & displayed character, resilience, camaraderie and achieved success in an area that they are passionate about. The Rabinite of the Year Award is aimed at Rabinites in Years 7-10 and is a chance for our House to celebrate and acknowledge these students’ achievements. Head of House, Tutors and House Captains nominated students during the final two weeks of 2016 and this week, with all Year Groups present at our House Assembly, we celebrated their effort and actions.  

2016 Nominees

Year 7: Teoh Bader, Hannah Corke, Aiden Hoenig Georgia Kahane, Doran Lee, Saya Oshlack, Jared Robinson, Jonathan Schach, Ariella Tracton, Jessica Turtledove, Jade Berson, Elenor Labi, Cayla Miller, Cooper Levit, Rebecca Nebenzahl, Guy Rein and Sophie Sawicki.

Year 8: Lachlan Corne, Ethan De Melo, Gabriella Goodridge, Jake Greenberg, Amber Langman, Jamie Orleow and Danielle Rutstein.

Year 9: Joel Aaron, Greg Allen, Maddalena Grigoletti-Labi, Rachel Jammy, Adena Sheps, Paris Spennato, Daniel Van Sluys Erlich, Tia Mallinick, Sienna Meyer, Chelsea Rutstein, Lara Rutstein, Sarah Sharwood and Rachel Turtledove.

Year 10: Edan Amsalem, Reece Berelowitz, Romy Berson, Aaron Ellis-Bloor, Lauren Faul, Jake Harpaz, Jake Langman, Jonathan Mane, Danielle Miller, Tai Oshlack, Kiara Rosen-Tal, Jonathan Sinani and Sean Torban.

The 2016 Rabinite of the Year is Lachlan Corne!

Lachlan (opposite) has throughout the year displayed character & camaraderie and given 110% in all House events, ranging from House Music to Athletics. He takes initiative, radiates enthusiasm and approaches all matters in a humble manner. Lachlan has stood up for his ideals and throughout the year supported his friends and peers across the year groups. Congratulations Lachlan!

Sport Success

Danielle Rutstein (pictured)  has continued her sporting efforts in fine style and Rabin House congratulates her on being invited to the upcoming NSW State Championship and the Australian Junior Championships. Danielle will compete in both the high jump and long jump events. We congratulate Danielle on qualifying and we will be cheering for her in the weeks ahead.

As always, if anyone in our House wishes to contribute to the weekly article, they should email Mr Rembson. We would love to hear about your achievements in any field, and will ensure your fellow Rabinites acknowledge them accordingly!

We hope everyone has a great weekend.