Volume 24 Issue 37 - 25 Nov 2016

From the Principal

Anne Hastings

Anne Hastings – Principal

Chavayah

Greetings from Israel where we have successfully settled with 75 Year 10 students who will spend the next six weeks here, learning about and experiencing Israel. After a long flight the students are today doing an orientation of the campus and the expectations of the Alexander Muss Madrichim and teachers, and will begin their first lessons. Tomorrow we head to Jerusalem for a very special Shabbat. What a privilege it is for them to be able to have this immersion in Israel with their classmates!

Volunteers Assembly

On Tuesday of this week we hosted our volunteers and donors to a Years 5-12 Assembly and Morning Tea so that we could show our appreciation for their support of our School this year. We particularly acknowledged Susie Rosen and Sharon Schulz who have been Co-chairs of our P & F committee for the past six years, as well as other groups of helpers – the Parent Safety Group, the Board and members of Board Sub-committees, the P & F committee, Ofer Levy, our Rabbis who regularly visit the School and our major donors, particularly Aron Kleinlehrer.

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Sharon Schulz and Susie Rosen – Co Parents and Friends Chairs

Here is an excerpt from my speech:

“As well as the benefits the students get from all our community volunteers, you are impacting on our students in a significant way by being role models. You help us create our culture of giving to others. Our students see so many of you giving back and so perceive volunteering as a way of life. This influence can be even more valuable than the benefits you bring. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for the role that you play in helping embed the philosophy of giving, of donating your time, expertise, energy or financial support – to make a better life for us. You have made a really significant contribution to the life of our students and to Emanuel School and we would like to show our gratitude.”

For a full story and more pictures, click on the Marketing and Communications page.

 

Staff leaving at the end of 2016

Dr Sally Cove

Sally came to Emanuel School nine years ago, planning to stay only nine months. That we have had the benefit of her expertise in teaching History for that length of time is a great privilege. She has raised the level of enthusiasm of students for learning History considerably and has seen many very notable excellent achievements in History at HSC level over the years. We are very grateful to Sally for sharing her amazing knowledge and skills with our students over the years and wish her well for her next adventure.

Nickcole McGlinn

Nickcole has been working at Emanuel School for the past six years in the Visual Arts Department. A specialist in Photography and Digital Media, she has inspired many students in this area of creative arts. She has also assisted the Visual Arts department with administration and taught Visual Arts to Years 7-12 students. This year, two of her Year 12 students were nominated for ARTEXPRESS for their HSC Major Works. Nickcole is moving to Queensland next year. Our thanks go to her for her great contribution to Visual Arts at Emanuel School.

Yen Wynddancer

Yen has been with us for the past ten years, assisting in the IT Department with our learning management system, clickview and academic reports, as well providing professional learning support to teachers on numerous aspects of IT. He has been a wonderful addition to our School, being always so positive, warm and caring, and having the ability to explain things so clearly. We will miss Yen and wish him all the best as he moves on to the next phase of his life.

Arturo Valera

Arturo has been with us for the past six months, working as Database Administrator. His family is moving to Wagga, which is a bit too far to commute from! We thank Arturo for his work here and wish him well for the future.

Also leaving us at the end of 2016 are Primary Teachers, Megan Best, Emma Buzo, Corey Jamieson and Desray Maltz. Natanya Milner has included a tribute to these departing Primary staff in her article this week. We wish them well in their future endeavours.

Correction

Last week we mentioned the wonderful success of the Years 7 and 8 Mathematics team who won the HICES Hard Core Mathematics competition. My apologies for naming the younger Moliver rather than Ethan, in Year 7, as being part of the winning team.

Mazal tov to:

  • Year 10 Drama students who performed their Drama monologues and group performances so confidently and competently on Monday evening of this week.
  • Garry Johns who was a member of staff at Emanuel School for 18 years. Garry’s main role was as Science Laboratory Technician. He retired from the School two years ago and came back last week to be given his 10-year and 15-year metal leaves to be added to our gratitude tree near Reception.
  • The Years 7 and 8 Oztag teams who competed recently in the Jewish Schools Sports competition and the CDSSA Oztag competition.

Coming up

  • Primary Musical, Seussical, Sunday 27 November, 4 pm, Monday and Tuesday 28 and 29 November, 6 pm
  • Primary Art Exhibition, Spotlight, Sunday 27 November
  • Year 9 Three-way learning conversations, Monday 5 December, 12 – 3:30 pm
  • Year 8 Three-way learning conversations, Wednesday 7 December, 12 – 3:30 pm
  • High School Speech Night, Wednesday 14 December, 7 pm, The UNSW, Clancy Auditorium
  • HSC results released Thursday 15 December, ATARs on Friday 16 December

 Quote of the week

“Happiness is not a goal; it is a byproduct.” [Eleanor Roosevelt]

Best wishes for a relaxing weekend.

 

 

 

From the Head of Jewish Life

Rabbi Daniel Siegel

Rabbi Daniel Siegel, Head of Jewish Life

In this week’s parashah, Chayei Sarah, The “Life of Sarah”, we read of the death of Avraham.It appears the two were inextricably linked, so that the death of Sarah, recorded at the start of this parashah, is followed by that of Avraham. They could not live without each other.

It was said that the tent of Avraham and Sarah was open on all sides, so that anyone needing sustenance could find it through their generosity. This week, in our Volunteers Assembly, we recognised those who are generous with their time and resources. Our tradition points out that

we can read the words “Chayei Sarah” as the “Lives of Sarah”. That, through her generosity, her life gave life to others.

Our volunteers, too, give life to our school and touch and augment the lives of our students. This parashah teaches us, as do our volunteers, that our lives can only be blessed in the benefiting of others.

We read as well in this parashah וה’ ברך את אברהם בכל – “And God blessed Avraham with everything”. Our tradition suggests we understand these words as “And God blessed Avraham through everyone”. In enriching the lives of others we bring blessings upon ourselves.

As Avraham and Sarah were vital to each other and to their community so are our volunteers to us.

May our volunteers be rewarded with blessed lives even as they bless the lives of our children and our school community.

Devar Torah

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Ricky Blank

Chayei Sarah

In this week’s Parashah, Chayei Sarah, we read that Sarah passed away at the age of 127. While Avraham was sad, and mourning the death his wife, Sarah, he needed to organise a burial place for her to be laid to rest. Since Abraham is an immigrant, a foreigner in the land, it is harder for him to find a burial spot, to lay his wife to rest.

Abraham sent his servants to the “old country” – in search for a wife for his son; as Avraham was not living in his homeland but as an immigrant in a “new land”. This didn’t stop him from trying to get his son a wife. For us, in today’s society, living in Sydney, this may be considered a bad thing–to have our parents arrange a marriage for us.

While Avraham may not be with us today, the issues of migrants and refugees is one of the most controversial issues in current day society, around the world. The amount of refugees will be increasing dramatically in the future. In Sydney, we tend not to think about the challenges of those having to flee for their lives from an unstable past.

Often those that are seeking better lives in countries such as Australia, want to continue family traditions – even though these family traditions may seem ‘weird’ or ‘strange’ to some. For those feeling from India, China and Bangladesh, the family tradition of arranging a marriage often includes very young children.

Why is it that we continue to let such family traditions continue, even though it may be considered – to us as inappropriate, unlawful or immoral. Do we let these traditions continue because:

We do not want to offend another

Or

We do not want or know how to change the ways of the past, our past or someone else’s?

From the Head of Music

David Gwilliam

David Gwilliam – Head of Music

Instrumental Program (IP)

All Year 6 parents have been emailed this week regarding musical instrument tuition in High School. The Primary School Instrumental Program (IP) concludes at the end of Year 6. I congratulate all Year 6 students on their commitment and achievement during their involvement in the IP.

Some Year 6 students will choose not to continue any form of musical instrument tuition in High School. However a great many will continue in the form of private music tuition on their current instrument, on a second instrument, or a different instrument. Voice lessons are also available. 

To help us manage our stock of instruments and our private tuition program, please could all Year 6 parents complete a brief questionnaire via this online link: http://tinyurl.com/EndYear6IP-Intentions Please respond no later than Friday 2 December.

Private Music Tuition and Infant Strings Program

Please note that from 2017, the cost of individual private music lessons will be charged at a rate of $41.00 per half-hour lesson (plus GST, if the tutor is registered to pay GST). Lessons shared in pairs will cost $21.50 per student per half-hour lesson (plus GST where applicable). The Infant Strings Program for students in Years K-2 will continue to be charged at $250 per term, which includes the loan of an instrument.

Thank you to those who have already advised us of changes to private tuition and Infant Strings Program enrolments for next year. The schedules for Term 1, 2017 will be created shortly.  All students receiving private music tuition at Emanuel will be automatically re-enrolled into tutor schedules for next term along with students commencing lessons for the first time.  All students enrolled in the Infant Strings Program will be automatically re-enrolled, unless they are Year 2 students who will be entering the Years 3-6 Instrumental Program next year.

If your child intends to discontinue, formal notification must be given using the online discontinuation form, otherwise parents will be liable for fees for next term. The due date for intention to enrol or discontinue for Term 1, 2017 is Friday 25 November.  Please use the links below to make changes.   Please contact David Gwilliam, Head of Music, by email to music@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions.

Links to online forms:

New enrolment requests for private tuition: http://tinyurl.com/PrivateTuitionEnrolment    

To discontinue private tuition:   http://tinyurl.com/PrivateTuitionDiscontinuation

To enrol into the Infant Strings Program:  http://tinyurl.com/InfantStringsEnrolment

To discontinue Infant Strings Program:  http://tinyurl.com/InfantStringsDiscontinuation

 

 

 

Ma Koreh

Year 4 Jewish Studies

Year 4 students have been learning about מדות middot – Jewish virtues and what is means to be a mensch – a good, decent person.

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Not destroying or wasting בל תשחית

This means not breaking rules, not wasting and not destroying anything made from God. I chose this because I don’t want to destroy the earth. I want be a normal nice kind person. I will do this by being a mensch, not destroying anything and looking after things.

Sasha Becker

Tzedakah can bring peace and it is important to give with care. I think it can bring peace because those who steal are not wealthy and need money which is why they rob, to get money. If more people gave tzedakah, then everyone would have enough money, so no one would need to steal and this would bring more peace. I think it would change the world and make peace.

Rory Steinberg

We learn about מדות by:

  • listening to our inner heart and mind
  • reflecting on our experiences and learning from our mistakes
  • thinking about prayers in the siddur
  • learning from our friends
  • listening to our family and parents
  • learning from our teachers and Rabbis
  • thinking about the Torah and its teachings.

 Renee Korotkaia, Lily Lyons, Alex Machlin and Alice Milner

Hope – תקוה

We believe hope is important because without hope you would not believe you could change anything and then no-one would change the world to try to make it better.

Peace – שלום

We believe that peace is important because if you do not try to bring peace into the world, then you will never find it. You can do this by making a win-win situation if you are fighting with siblings.

Not gossiping – לשון הרע

Gossiping means spreading rumours and stories about someone else and this can make people upset. If people around you start to gossip, you can get them to stop.

From the Maria Tirabosco Library

Book Review

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Sasha Baskin

By Sasha Baskin – Year 8 Hebrew                   מאת: סשה בסקין – כיתה ח׳

The book, ״לילה בלי ירח״ Night With No Moon, by Shira Geffen and Etgar Keret, conveys two essential messages about life including the concept that sometimes there are positive things that happen to you but in other instances, the positive things that you do assist in helping others. Shira Geffen is a very famous children’s book writer, Israeli actress and film director and Etgar Keret is known for his short stories and graphic novels.

בספר ״לילה בלי ירח״ מאת שירה גפן ואתגר קרת ואיורים מאת דוד פולונסקי, מדובר על שני רעיונות גדולים. הרעיונות הגדולים ב ״לילה בלי ירח״ חשובים ויכולים ללמד שיעורים לחיים. לפעמים יש דברים שליליים בחיים אבל אנחנו צריכים להסתכל על הדברים החיוביים בחיים. לפעמים הדברים החיוביים הם לא רק לך אלא למישהו אחר. הרעיונות הגדולים ב ״לילה בלי ירח״ ממש חשובים בחיים.

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Spoken Word Poet at Emanuel

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Daphne Levin-Kahn – Co-ordinator of High School Jewish Studies

International Slam Poetry Star at Emanuel: Caroline Rothstein

This week, we were incredibly fortunate to have Caroline Rothstein, an award winning Spoken Word Poet, who has been brought to Sydney by Limmud Fest, performing for and running workshops for our Years 9 and 10 students.

Following on smoothly from a unit on Poetry in class, the English teachers who accompanied Year 10 felt that Caroline’s performance was a perfect conclusion to the term:

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Caroline Rothstein

“Caroline was amazing. An inspirational performance poet with a strong message of hope: that one individual can make a difference in people’s lives and be a powerful force for good. Her poetry was passionate and vulnerable, aggressive and sensitive. The students were clearly inspired and were a fantastic audience, asking challenging and thought provoking questions that prompted a deeper engagement with Caroline’s poetry.” Hannah Chedzey, English Teacher

“Caroline was a whirlwind of passion, energy, fury, frustration, hope and love… everything a poet should be! It was invaluable for the Year 10 students to hear and witness how the words of a poem take on life when lifted from the page and spoken by their creator with such conviction. The sentiments behind Caroline’s work will continue to resonate with me for a long time to come and, judging from the insightful questions and invigorated buzz that emanated from the Year 10s after the session, I am certain the same can be said for them.” Helen Philp, English Teacher

Our students were mesmerised, leaning forward in their seats to catch on to every word:

“I had goose bumps and I was so immersed in what (Caroline was) saying. Nothing was wrong in the morning, but I felt better after hearing (her) speak. The way in which poetry is able to communicate perspectives on societal issues is something I find truly amazing. I felt empowered and inspired to start writing on causes that I am passionate about.” Sara Bortz, Year 10

“Caroline’s poems were amazing, inspiring and moving and even brought me to tears! She talked about real issues in such a compassionate way and I loved it!” Paris Spennato, Year 10

As a conclusion to the workshop, Caroline gave students space and time to write their own poem, prose or even draw a picture, to represent them imagining a world full or empty of something they care about deeply. Some students shared their work, and Aaron Jaffe has agreed to have his poem on peace, quiet and safety reprinted for your reading pleasure:

A soulful and peaceful place
A place where I can relax
A place where I can dream
My place

A place that if I were to go to sleep I know, I know, that I will be safe
A place that if I were to close my eyes, I know, I know that no harm can get to me
A place that if I were to walk alone at night, I know, I know that I’ll feel comfortable
My place

A place where I can be alone yet feel surrounded by kindness
A place where I can sit down and be loved
A place where I can be in true freedom
My place

A place called home

The feeling was mutual as Caroline posted on her twitter/Facebook on Monday evening:

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She was so taken with the original way that Michal Wolstein had interpreted two of Caroline’s own poems in a way she had not thought of before, she took notes on what Michal said!

I thank Caroline for sharing so openly of herself and to Sharon Berger from Limmud Fest for connecting me with Caroline.

To find out more, check out www.carolinerothstein.com/. For a two-minute gem, watch her inspirational and gutsy poem, “My G-d is a Queer G-d”, and consider how that speaks to your own idea of God.

Shabbat Shalom

 

 

High School Sport

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Kirsty Reed – Sports Co-ordinagtor and PDHPE Teacher

Jewish Day Schools Years 7 and 8 Oztag Gala Day

Last Wednesday Emanuel School entered the annual Jewish Day Schools Years 7 and 8 Oztag Gala Day held at Queens Park.

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Georgia Kahane, Year 7, with the winning shield

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Back row, left to right: Georgia Kahane, Arin Miller, Mikaela Fraser, Isabella Schulz, Sophie Sawicki and Noam Meretz. Front row, left to right: Rayah Moses, Danielle Rutstein, Maya Armstrong and Charlotte Lyons

Each of the Emanuel teams performed well on the day with both the girls and boys reaching the grand final up against arch rivals Moriah College. The girls were victorious winning 4-0 and scored over 20 tries throughout the day. Danielle Rutstein, who led the team by example, was also awarded the Best and Fairest Award.

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Junior boys team, back row, left to right: Jonathan Eremeev, Ariel Berger, Ari Karjalainen, Elijah Grynberg, Adam Winter. Front row, left to right: Jake Lewitton, Mathew Bozic, Ethan De Melo, Alan Drannikov and Dylan Christie

The boys were also dominant throughout the day and unlucky not to bring home the Shield, going down 2-3 in extra time.

The Jewish day schools sports gala days are designed to provide an opportunity for the Years 7 and 8 students to experience competition-style events. They are excellent events for our less experienced sports students to enhance their performance prior to competing in the CDSSA gala days, which normally draw students from Years 9 and above.

The Jewish schools gala days have proved to be very successful and we look forward to seeing Emanuel teams participate in them once again next year.

Combined Districts Secondary Sports Association Oztag Gala Day

On Tuesday, the Combined Districts Secondary Sports Association (CDSSA) launched a new initiative. Due to the popularity of Oztag amongst many of the schools in the association, a trial gala day was introduced to the calendar. I was fortunate enough to be the convenor of what was a very successful event, hosting over 60 games throughout the day. All of the schools that participated in the competition enjoyed the day and it proved to be an excellent display of the talent and skill of the students in this association.

Emanuel entered teams into all four divisions on the day; junior girls, junior boys, senior girls and senior boys. For many Emanuel students who have traditionally played touch football, playing Oztag was a new and exciting opportunity. For others who have a strong rugby union or rugby league background, it was a chance to show their well-developed skills. Each team performed exceptionally well and displayed admirable sportsmanship at the event.

Congratulations to the students who participated for their commitment to sport and their excellent teamwork. Thank you to Heath Morley and Sharon Fairfax for coaching and supporting our teams on the day.

High School Sporting Events Next Week

Monday

Morning

Running group

Year 7-9 girls touch football training

Year 7/8 basketball development squad

14s boys basketball training

Afternoon

Cricket Development Squad

Pilates

Tuesday

Morning

Girls fitness

Year 7-9 boys touch football training

Afternoon

Easts touch football competition

Open boys basketball training

Wednesday

All Day

NSW Schools Beach Touch Gala Day

 Afternoon

Beach volleyball

Kickboxing/boxing fitness

Thursday

Morning

Boys fitness

Year 10/11 boys touch football training

Afternoon

Rockclimbing

Year 8/9 girls netball

Friday

Morning

Swimming Squad

16 boys basketball training

Surfing

Year 10/11 girls touch football training

Sunday

14 boys basketball competition

16 boys basketball competition

Open boys basketball competition

 

Rabin Bugle

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The last two weeks have been busy and the summer holidays are now just around the corner. The Years 9 & 10 students finished their examinations last week – well done guys! Don’t forget to reflect on your results, think about how you prepared and how you can improve your learning routines. Remember to pencil in High School Speech Night in your calendars and ensure that your full school uniform is in fine condition for the evening. There will be an engaging speaker and we are all looking forward to hear his story and the life lessons learnt along the journey.

Year 10 Israel Trip – Chavayah

Year 10 left this Wednesday morning for an exciting six-week program in Israel and we wish them a safe and fun-filled time. There will be many memorable moments and we can’t wait to hear about their adventures. Don’t forget that you can keep in contact with your friends through the Facebook group updates and postings.  

High School Musical

The cast for next year’s High School production Legally Blonde were announced last week. Rabin House would like to commend everyone who auditioned and gave their best. Well done! We congratulate the fortunate people who were selected and it will be exciting to see how this classic High School comedy will be interpreted.

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Gabriella Goodridge – Year 8

The annual Swimathon is on 4 December. Gabriella Goodridge and Jared Elbourne have done a great job promoting the event. Don’t forget that it is held at Moriah College swimming pool and that you can sign up by using the link sent by Mrs Reed.

This week, the Houses joined and enjoyed some exciting handball games during House assembly. It was great to see students across the Year Groups give their very best. It was tight event and Rabin, Szenes and Rashi all took home some nice wins. Rabin House would like to once again commend the House Captains who work hard to keep the House Spirit going and ensure everyone has fun.

That’s the Bugle for this week. Don’t forget that your lockers need to be cleaned out in Week 10 and it might be a good idea to already now start bringing home some things, so there isn’t too much to carry on the last day.

Primary School

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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/

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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!

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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

tickets-selling-fastWe 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

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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:

img_1477On 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

 

Primary Visual Arts

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Eytan Messiah – Head of Visual Arts

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Louise Heilpern – Visual Arts Teacher

A Spotlight on the Visual Arts in the Primary School

The exhibition of an artist’s creative work is an integral stage in the ‘lifecycle’ of any artwork. This invites an audience to engage in the creative process and arguably plays a fundamental role in the enrichment of a thriving culture.

Through exhibiting our students’ artworks, we are invariably recognising and celebrating the various creative processes that have led to their final work. However, an exhibition also serves another purpose in education; it makes students’ thinking visible. It is a powerful tool in enabling our students’ capacity to develop:

– a deeper understanding of content

– a greater motivation for learning and

– their alertness to opportunities for thinking and learning – (Visible Thinking by Project Zero)

This Sunday afternoon, the Visual Arts department is delighted to be launching two exciting initiatives:

  1. Spotlight is an exhibition that brings together a selection of artworks from Years 1-6 and aims to showcase the diverse range of contemporary artmaking led by Louise Heilpern and made by our young students in 2016. The exhibition draws inspiration from a broad range of sources such as the Hermannsburg Potters, John Coburn, Aboriginal woven forms and Tal R. It encourages us to appreciate how our students view and respond to visual art and design.  We also hope to instil an awareness of other cultures, perspectives and ways of looking at the world beyond our own life experience. Examining the artwork, we consider the originality, technical considerations to colour, composition and form and a willingness to learn from artists and artworks.
  1. emanuelschoolvisualarts.com is a brand new website that catalogues and showcases artworks made by Emanuel School students in a curated online space. This enables us to access a much broader array of student work from Year 1 all the way up to our HSC works in a dynamic digital gallery context.

Spotlight opens this Sunday November 27 at 2.30 pm until 3.15 pm, prior to the Primary School Concert which commences at 4:00 pm.

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Etching – Alexander Machlin – Year 4

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Collage – Layla Goldberg – Year 6

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Pot – Maya Barnett – Year 6

 

 

 

 

Eytan Messiah and Louise Heilpern

Year 6 Fun Day

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Games!  Fun!  Prizes!            

Wednesday  7 December 2016

Year 6 students will be holding their annual FUN DAY for the children in Years K-5

Please bring money in small denominations in a named purse or envelope but no more than $20.

     20c   50c   $1     $2  

Have fun with the Year 6 children in their last year of Primary School.

 Games!  Fun!   Prizes!

 

                  

From the Assistant to the Deputy Principal

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Maxine Chopard – Assistant to the Deputy Principal

Sun Safety

The last week has seen some soaring temperatures and students are reminded to sit in the shade and to wear a hat to protect themselves from the sun. The uniform shop is stocked with Emanuel school caps costing $20. Sun screen stations are set up in the playground so everyone can be sun safe.

Names on Belongings

Please remember to put names on belongings so they can be returned to their rightful owners.  We have many lunchboxes and water bottles without names which are unclaimed.

Misplaced and Lost Computers

Students are commended for being mindful of their responsibility with their computers and are encouraged to continue to keep them safe and in their sight. High School students are reminded to immediately report to me if they have lost or misplaced their computer.

Marketing and Communications

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Michelle Favero – Marketing and Communications Manager

Todah rabah, thank you very much

Tuesday’s assembly was a special one as we celebrated the time and energy that our wonderful volunteers give to our School.

High School Head Madrich, Max Woolf and Primary School Head Madricha, Lily Berger, spoke about our volunteers’ selflessness. Max commented: “Volunteers affirm the basic moral principles that Emanuel School holds dear. The idea that when we contribute to something that is larger than ourselves we all benefit”.

Lily commented about how much the students value what our volunteers do for them. “Imagine an Emanuel without volunteers. Some of the gardens would be overgrown, we would be empty-handed on Mothers and Fathers days, there would be no graduation dinners and the School would not be secured every morning and afternoon. But now imagine a school where the vegetable gardens are clean and tidy, the Mothers and Fathers Day stalls are overflowing with gifts, and a friendly parent safety team gets up early and comes by in the afternoon to ensure the safety of the people around them. This is the Emanuel that I see every single day. Volunteers may work behind the scenes but what they do is truly selfless and amazing.”

Thanks to the Copland Band who entertained us under the expect conductorship of Diana Springford and to Matthew Doust who played Fugue in G Minor by J.S. Bach as the Official Party entered the hall.

Ethan Cohen, Year 12, filmed a wonderful tribute to our volunteers, starring our students and staff:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3VjrNqisuy0SVhwOTB3bWR6WHM

Anne Hastings honoured Sharon Schulz and Susie Rosen, co-Presidents of the School P&F who have so expertly led our P&F volunteers for five years. We all appreciate their contribution.

Max ended with a very touching and fitting accolade:

“When it is visible and when it is not visible – you make a difference.

When it is with the students and when it isn’t – you make a difference.

When we have had the opportunity to thank you and we haven’t – you make a difference.”

Lily concluded: “On behalf of all the students we say a massive thank you to all the volunteers. We are so grateful for the time and effort that you dedicate to make our School the best possible place it can be.”

 

 

 

Scholarships 2018

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Sonia Newell – Development Officer

Can you help?

You may recognise the name Yotam Weiner. He is an Emanuel alum (Class of 1998) and has been Education Manager at the Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) since 2013.  He was a member of staff here from January 2010 until June 2013, working in the Jewish Studies Department before starting at the Museum.  He sent me this message…..

“As I am sure you are aware, our Museum education programs rely heavily on volunteer guides who meet school students in the Museum and teach them about the Holocaust and Judaism.

We have just launched a very large recruitment drive – we are operating a course next year to teach people how to guide in the Museum (see details below)”.

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“I would really appreciate if you are able to spread the word. It is vital to the smooth running of the Museum that we recruit a new group of passionate, interested people. Historically, we have found that many people find it worthwhile to become a volunteer guide in the Museum during their retirement, but we’re not ageist and would love anyone who is interested and passionate to get involved!”

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Leonie Cohen, jazz pianist

We have so many very talented music tutors at Emanuel and some of them will be familiar names in the wider music community, even if your own children are not taught by them. Leonie Cohen, one of our part-time music tutors, is a leading jazz pianist and her trio with drummer Toby Hall and Hugh Fraser on double bass will perform with acclaimed singer Nicky Crayson at popular Sydney jazz venue Foundry 616 in Ultimo on 26 November at 8.30 pm. Bookings: www.foundry616.com.au

The Leonie Cohen Trio performed at this years Shir Madness Festival at Bondi Pavilion, with a mix of moving interpretations of Jewish music and a beautiful array of original compositions. The trio has released two albums, Jerusalem and Sideshow Pony, both commissioned by the ABC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Careers

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Claire Pech – Careers Advisor

Tracey Ezard came to speak to the staff at the beginning of this term about leadership, skills of tomorrow, collaboration, real connection and all the skills that are needed for the future. Below are the skills the emerging Emanuel student will have to have in order to get ahead in the employment market:

  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Knowing how to learn
  • Life long learning
  • Problem solving skills
  • New thinking
  • Creative thinking
  • Technological innovativeness
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Tracey Ezard

Two to three years is now the maximum amount of time our students leaving here will be employed by the same employer. They will be involved in six to eight careers and they need to prepare for change and instability which will be regular features in their career.

Notices

Macquarie University: Pre-Law Pathway

Applications close for this course on 14 February 2017

New students who achieve an ATAR of at least 93 and have been admitted to a non-law degree at Macquarie University to begin in 2017, can apply for admission to the pre-law pathway prior to their first semester of studies. The program will allow students to undertake introductory law classes, and upon satisfactory completion of these units, allow students to transfer into either the Bachelor of Laws or a Double Degree with Bachelor of Laws.

www.mq.edu.au/study/high-school-students/getting-into-university/entry-schemes-and-pathways/pre-law-pathway

Studying Law at ACU

Here is a link to a YouTube video about what it’s like to study law at ACU. The video includes interviews with students.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1O0A_XXFXk

UMAT 2017 Registrations Open Soon

Registrations for UMAT 2017 open in early December 2016 and close on 2 June 2017.

The test takes place nationally on 26 July 2017. UMAT is a test that is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed on this website: umat.acer.edu.au/

University Bridging Courses

Many universities offer bridging courses which are designed to provide students with the necessary information to study certain courses and replace pre-requisites for others. For example, bridging courses can be offered in Science so that students can undertake a science degree without having studied Science at High School. These are generally run in the lead up to first semester admissions.

University of Newcastle: www.newcastle.edu.au/future-students/uonprep-bridging-courses/about-uonprep-bridging-courses

Macquarie University: web.science.mq.edu.au/bridging-courses/

University of Sydney: sydney.edu.au/science/fstudent/undergrad/entry/bridging.shtml

University of New England: www.une.edu.au/study/study-options/landing/foundation-units

University of New South Wales: www.science.unsw.edu.au/future-students/bridging-courses

Australian National University: www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/preparatory-bridging-courses

South Cross University: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/science/essential-information/bridging-courses

University of Wollongong: www.uow.edu.au/student/enrolment/UOW008203.html

 

Employment – Early Childhood III Educator 2017

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