Sonia Newell – Development Officer – Alumni and Community Relations

We are excited to let you know the latest issue of our bi-annual Grandparents & Friends newsletter has been emailed out to those grandparents who have emails on our database and we have mailed a hard copy to those for whom we only have a postal address. We thought you might also like to read the newsletter.

There are many grandparents for whom we have no contact details, so please pass this newsletter on and let us know updated contact details for these grandparents who I am sure would also love to stay connected with our beautiful School, perhaps even more so now whilst they cannot come to visit the campus.

You might also like to see our bi-annual Alumni newsletters in a new format. We truly have some amazing past students! These newsletters and all past Grandparents & Friends newsletters are available on the Emanuel School website.

Time to sing again

You may recall reading an article on this page recently about The Voice. I am really pleased to let you know Nathan Isaac (son of alumna Perlita Benhayon, Class of 1989), won his battle round on Monday night and now moves to the next round of performances on Team George.

The blind auditions and the battle rounds were filmed before the COVID-19 lockdown. Interestingly now, coaching for some of the contestants is being done by satellite, with Kelly and Boy George having enlisted local mentors to assist the artists on the ground. We wish Nathan every success for his journey on The Voice and beyond.

Emanuel Synagogue’s In Conversation series

Honouring First Nations sovereignty, part of Emanuel Synagogue’s In Conversation series is on Sunday July 5 2020 at 5.00 pm. 

The Honourable Justice Stephen Rothman AM with his grandson, Liam

Three outstanding speakers including Emanuel grandparent, The Honourable Justice Stephen Rothman AM, will discuss an important national issue. Register here to join this important conversation.

This series of talks is open to all members of the community; more details can be found on Emanuel Synagogue’s website or on Facebook  or by calling Emanuel Synagogue (02) 9389 6444.

Volunteers still needed for July Friendship Circle (FC) Camp

Many Emanuel families, past and present, have connections to FC either through their own volunteering efforts and/or they have a child with special needs who attends these amazing camps. It is not too late to sign up as a volunteer for FC Day Camp during the upcoming July School holidays to be held at North Shore Synagogue in Lindfield. 

They are still looking for volunteers to join them on Thursday 16 July 2020 and Friday 17 July 2020. 

Friendship Circle Winter Day Camp

Shabbat Shalom.

We hope you have a restful term break and look forward to sharing more news with you all in Term 3.

If you have photos and/or news to share, please send to: snewell@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au