Shabbat Shalom Rabinites!

Rabin House would like to wish you all a great summer holiday. Enjoy the weeks ahead with some well-deserved rest and plenty of time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that we started the year some 11 months ago.

Some highlights this year include:

• Year 7 and Year 8 took on adventures at Camp Somerset and not only became skilled at setting up tents and camp life in general, but they also became masters at roasting marshmallows.
• Year 9 took the slopes of Thredbo and had a great time at Ski Camp. The students learnt or improved their ski or snowboard skills and for some it was the first time they experienced snow!
• Year 10 had a great time at Machane Ayeka and are now exploring Israel or engaging with interesting workplaces.

Our senior students took on the challenges of the Preliminary and HSC courses but also found time to have fun, lead with passion and they have embraced their increased freedom and responsibilities.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Program has again been a success and many Rabinites across different year groups participated, testing their perseverance in a range of activities. We hope many of you will go for bronze, silver and gold achievements next year.

Our House spirit at carnivals and inter-house sport were as always amazing! We are already looking forward to the Inter-House Music Competition early next term! Go Rabin!

Tutor activities and House Assemblies have been led in a fine manner and our House Captains over the year – Adam, Tia, Ryan and Simone – have done a fantastic job on planning and leading fun and engaging activities, making sure that everyone always felt part of our great house. Our Peer Support leaders also deserve special praise for making our youngest Rabinites feel welcome and settled in High School. Last but not least, a big thank you to our Tutors and Head of House who always go out of their ways to be there to support and guide us in so many ways!

It will be with mixed feelings that we see our Year 12s graduate next week at Speech Night. Don’t forget to be at Hordern Pavilion on time in full school uniform.

Make the most of summer and come back energised and ready to make 2020 a remarkable year for Rabin House!