From the Principal

Andrew Watt – Principal

Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs

Our current strategic plan seeks to unleash the potential of every student, to enable them to make a difference in our world. Our ‘Emanuel Graduate Attributes’ reflect the value we place on encouraging an entrepreneurial and inquiry mindset, on seeking new ways of thinking and doing that will enable them to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing world. We view entrepreneurship as an important vehicle for change, providing an opportunity for our students to live a life filled with passion and creativity, solving problems and making a positive impact on our society.

To this end, our bespoke Business Creators Course in Years 9 and 10 explores innovative and entrepreneurial practices, providing practical applications across a range of business start-up models. Our students discover that, even with a great idea…. the road to entrepreneurship is often a treacherous one, filled with unexpected detours, roadblocks and dead ends. There are many sleepless nights, plans that do not work out, funding that does not come through and customers that never materialise (Generation Entrepreneur).

Students workshopping business ideas

This week our Business Creator classes participated in our annual Generation Entrepreneur Competition. This one-day workshop is conducted by Generation Entrepreneur, a Not-For-Profit that aspires to instil an entrepreneurial spirit within the future generation of young Australians. The competition program required students to work in teams, with the aim of building a business. Our students were encouraged to brainstorm, research, design and present their ideas to a panel. This workshop provided a unique opportunity to gain an insight into an entrepreneurial mindset, and to develop and apply creativity, critical thinking, leadership and public speaking skills, within a high-pressure environment.

Some of the business ideas that surfaced include:

• Paper IT: A business that works to reduce office waste by recycling paper into items such as notebooks, grocery bags, toilet paper and tissues.
• Vitality: A company that utilises AI technology to develop personalised fitness, workout and diet plans for unique goals and environments.

The winning team was Vitality, who will progress to the next stage of the competition, where they will compete with students from all over NSW. Mazal tov to Zachary Sherman, Dean Stein and Liam Danon. Thank you to Max Friend for leading this annual event and to Shane Ryan for his help on the day.

Israel Expo 

What better way to learn about the food, culture, commerce, defence, performing arts, technology, environmentalism and sport within Israel? This past week saw the culmination of a term’s worth of research on Israel for our Year 8 students, across niche areas of interest in Israel. These findings were developed and presented as individual showcases. All the projects were put on display in stalls within the Lehrer Family Multi-Purpose Hall on Wednesday. Each stall shared Israel’s industry and development across every area of life from medicine to food, from agriculture to water salination. Parents and grandparents walked through the displays, engaged with the students and felt as if they were in a branch of the Tel Aviv Museum. Many enjoyed a falafel from the canteen at the same time.  

The Annual School Cross Country Carnival

Students from Years 3 – 10 competed in a challenging course around Queens Park. Only those students with a high level of fitness could traverse the course at a consistently fast pace, and we congratulate those students who will represent our School at the CDSSA Championships. A full report, with details of our top place-getters, is included this issue. Many thanks to our K-12 Director of Sport, Heath Morley, and to our PDHPE and Sport staff.

Mazal Tov

Aaron Berkowitz at the ANZAC Day Services. Image from the Sydney Morning Herald’s Instagram page

• To the winners of the K-12 Music Performance and Composition Competition: Koben Benko and Arielle Shalem (Years K-2); Zella Benko and Nathan Shammay (Years 3-6); Reuben Durbach and Benjamin Fram (Years 7-10) and Jamie Schneider and Mariah Lewy (Years 11-12).
• To Aaron Berkowitz (Year 10) who participated in both the ANZAC Day Coogee Dawn Service and the Sydney CBD March with the Air Force Cadets 3 Wing (NSW and ACT) Band, playing on the tuba. His photo was posted on the Sydney Morning Herald’s Instagram page. 
• To Jonathan Levy (Year 10) who played solo saxophone for over an hour on the forecourt of the new wing to the Art Gallery of NSW, welcoming donors to the JCA Major Donors Fundraiser dinner.

Quote of the week

“If at first the idea is not absurd, then there will be no hope for it.”~ Albert Einstein

From the Head of Jewish Life

Adina Roth – Head of Jewish Life

Pray like no one is watching, a Tefilah tale

Shalom Emanuel community,

Today, I would like to veer away from the Parsha and share a somewhat non-edifying moment that happened to me in Tefillah this week.

Every Monday morning, there is Tefilah in the High School. Teachers work with Year 12 Tefilah Leaders and we have introduced guitars and drums and a range of new tunes so as to develop a feeling of vibe, soul and ruach. This past week, the Year 12s were writing exams and so yours truly found herself, on a Monday morning, as the lead singer of the Tefilah. The only issue is that I had not pre-checked the keys of the musical chords to see whether they matched my voice.

We began the daily prayers with the gratitude of Modah Ani and I found my usual comfortable Alto being forced into a Soprano range that was a little beyond my skills at 8.00 am Monday morning. I cried out thank you to God with a squeak and a shrill. And so it rolled from one prayer to the next, until when it came to the Shema, I wasn’t sure if I was in Emanuel School Tefilah or the Sydney Opera House. Now, I am exaggerating a little but I think some of the students heard my Soprano strain and found it a little funny because I heard a few squeaks as they joined the song. My younger teenage self would have been mortified at the embarrassment of being forced to sing in such a high range and at the giggles of the kids.

However, one of the things that comes along with age is I don’t care so much. That self-consciousness thing is so 2005…for me! Self-consciousness is something that teenagers struggle with acutely. It’s understandable, as acceptance in the social group feels like everything. As such their every move feels like it needs to be ‘just right’ and they can’t be seen to be doing anything that might be seen as embarrassing. This is one of the reasons why Tefilah is tricky in High Schools. Students don’t want to show that they care too much. To close their eyes and shokkel (sway from side to side in spiritual concentration) could lead to their being publicly canceled on Tik Tok. Even to sing too loudly or show devotion, or to stand out in any way, is a lot to ask from students who just want to fit in. The question is, how do we give students a half-hour where they can somehow be released from those shackles of self-consciousness, forget the crippling cringe and connect with something bigger than themselves in song and meditation.

Back to the story: Eventually we got up to do the Amidah (silent, devotional prayer), and we put the musical instruments away. I was able to sing in a more comfortable key and all the students turned away from each other and faced north. Suddenly, no one was looking at anyone else. We came to a song that required a call and response. I called out ‘l’dor ve’dor’ and the students response was instantaneous, unanimous and loud, ‘l’dor v’dor’ they called. I sang again ‘l’dor v’dor’ and they called it back. The song continued. It was heartwarming to sing in this way. The students were singing loud and strong. ‘Ledor v’dor’ means from one generation to another and in that moment, I connected to why we do prayer in schools, even though it isn’t always easy. Jewish prayer takes us back in time to our ancestors who have been reciting these same sacred words for more than 2000 years. It also propels us forward to the future as we hand these words and practices to a new generation, all of whom we charge to carry these prayers forward in their own voice. 

I left Tefilah and wondered to myself if perhaps my being willing to ‘go high’ and embarrass myself a little could send a message to my students that nothing has to matter so much. ‘Let go and have fun’. They may not be able to implement this right away in the years of cringe and acute self consciousness. But perhaps one day they might be able to open their mouths and sing like only God is watching.

Shabbat Shalom

From the Head of High School

Head of High School

The value of feedback

This Tuesday, I addressed the High School Assembly on the value of feedback. Specifically, I discussed the types of feedback that students receive at school, and why that feedback is important for them to pay attention to in their learning:

Term 2 is a big term for feedback. You will be getting feedback in a number of ways this term. Throughout the term, you’re likely to be getting feedback from your teachers on PoUs, assessments and checkpoints that you’ve handed in. You’ll probably get a mark, or a grade, but also comments about what you’ve done, and what you could have done differently.

Over the next few weeks, many of you will have 3-Way Learning Conversations with your teachers and your parents, where you’ll receive feedback directly from your teachers, and you’ll be responsible for leading a discussion about your own approach to learning. Later this term, you’re all going to get your Semester 1 reports, where, again, you’ll see feedback from your teachers about your strengths and areas for improvement in each of your subjects, and comments from your Tutor about your involvement in extra-curricular activities and sport, your attendance, punctuality and how well you wear your uniform, and a comment from Mr Watt or another member of the School Executive about our recommendations for how you might make even more of your time as a student at Emanuel.

You’re probably getting the idea from all of this that we think feedback is pretty important, and that we want you to pay attention to the feedback that we give you!

You might be wondering, what is feedback, and why does Emanuel think it is so crucial to your growth and development? Well, feedback is simply information about how we’re doing, whether it’s from a teacher, a peer, or even ourselves. It helps us understand what we’re doing well and what we can improve on. So, why is feedback so valuable?

Firstly, feedback helps us to identify our strengths and weaknesses. It’s easy to get caught up in our own perceptions of ourselves, but feedback gives us an objective perspective on our performance. The important thing is that we listen to the feedback and DO something with it. In the words of Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” Feedback helps us make better choices by highlighting areas where we need to improve and where we can shine.

Secondly, feedback helps us to set goals and track our progress. When we receive feedback, we can use it to set specific, measurable goals for ourselves. By tracking our progress towards these goals, we can see how far we’ve come and what we still need to work on. I’d really recommend that you record your goals somewhere – be it one Edumate, or OneNote, or in the Notes on your phone or laptop – somewhere you can refer back to every now and then to keep a track on how you’re going in achieving them. Feedback helps us to appreciate the journey towards success, rather than just the end result.

Lastly, feedback helps us to build resilience and learn from our mistakes. When we receive constructive feedback, it can be tough to hear at first. But if we approach it with an open mind and a growth mindset, we can use it as an opportunity to learn from our mistakes and improve. Feedback can help us become better learners, better people, and better equipped to handle the challenges that lie ahead.

So, remember these three key takeaways: feedback helps to identify our strengths and weaknesses, it gives us information from which to set goals and track our progress, and helps us build resilience and learn from our mistakes. As you move forward in your academic and personal lives this term, seek out feedback from those around you, and use it to become the best version of yourself.

I hope that our Emanuel families might be able to take some time during each week to discuss and reflect together on the ways in which the feedback offered to our students might be considered and implemented, as a means of continuous growth and improvement.

Ma Koreh

Adam Carpenter – Head of Jewish Life Primary

What is happening in Jewish Studies this term?

Year 3 will learn about the lives and exploits of key Biblical personalities who comprise the Jewish family tree found in the stories from the book of Genesis. Based on the concept of Torah meaning ‘teaching’, the students will focus on the ethics, values and moral lessons contained within the Torah and make connections to our world and lives today. Leading up to Shavuot, students will have an interactive and up close examination of our school’s Sefer Torah.

Year 4 will be following the journey, trials and experiences of the Jewish people after the Exodus from Egypt. We will be exploring ideas of leadership as modelled by Moshe Rabbeinu and the challenges and opportunities of freedom for the people of Israel. Whilst the Jewish people have physically left slavery behind in Mitzrayim (Egypt), in what ways are they psychologically stuck in mitzrayim (the straits, a narrow place)? Our learning will connect with upcoming Shavuot celebrations and the Mount Sinai experience and culminate with the Year 4 Pathways Tanakh presentation event at the end of the term.

Year 5 students are concluding their learning about Jewish ethics and practices around food by designing their kosher dinner party, complete with recipes and kosher ingredients. Our focus will then turn to brachot (blessings) and their role and purpose within Judaism. After formulating their own blessing of gratitude, students will be delving into deeper meaning into the Hebrew words which comprise a blessing, which will prompt questioning and reflection on conceptions and beliefs about God. 

Year 6 will be exploring the Jewish people’s historic, spiritual and contemporary connection and relationship with Israel, from Abraham to the present day. Framing the creation of the State of Israel as one of the most significant events in recent Jewish history, we will explore the events leading up to this moment 75 years ago, as well as the achievements, challenges and complexities of contemporary Israel.   

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Primary News

Stevie Levenston – Director of Primary Operations

I’m bored! What can we do?

I think you’ll agree that during the break, most of us spent much needed time recharging and recuperating from a hectic yet humbling term. I for one spent time up north with my family and forged wonderful memories surrounded by surf, sand and smiles. 

Despite the change of scenery I was bombarded with the dreaded, “But Mum, I’m bored!”. So in case you encountered the same rhetoric, I have done the heavy lifting for you and put together a list of activities you can organise to do with your family to keep them entertained, no matter the time of year.

Forts

Who doesn’t love blanket forts? Rip off the covers, grab some chairs and build a secret hideaway with the kids. Add in some books and toys and you will be surprised how long your children play inside this magical place.

Start a community library

Jumpstart a community library for the kids in your neighbourhood. This family project lets you build a small library that can include everything from picture books to books for young readers. Spread the word to your neighbours so that you’ll have readers visiting and sharing their favourite books too.

Make musical instruments

Use everyday items to make musical instruments. Have a jam session and introduce your children to some of your favourite tunes. Who knows? You may be hitting the road together soon for your own family concert.

Cook

Put on those aprons and get into the kitchen with your kids. Cooking with them is actually a learning experience disguised as fun. They can use those reading skills to follow recipes and use maths to measure out ingredients.

Quiet nature activities

Mother Nature is calling and she wants your family to come outside to play. Try some quiet nature activities that will turn your kids into nature lovers. From bird watching to treasure hunting, there are so many things you can do to break outside of your four walls and enjoy some time under the big blue sky.

Home weather station

Rain. Sun. Humidity. It doesn’t matter. Creating a home weather station entertains your kids regardless of the weather. Your home weather station can start with a simple rain gauge and you can add as you go. Before long, your kids will have their own hygrometer and be keeping a weather journal every day.

Picture stories

Pull out your old magazines or old photo albums and let your kids pick a picture that inspires them. Now let them write their own story based on the photo. For kids who aren’t ready to write their own story, they can dictate the story to you or simply let them draw their version of the picture.

Under the stars

There is something about playing in the dark that kids absolutely love. Camp out, go on a night walk, or play flashlight games with some simple nighttime activities that are perfect for those evenings when the weather is great outside.

Do good together

Charity work is an excellent lesson for your kids while also giving you quality family time together. There are plenty of charity organisations for children and their parents that are age-appropriate and allow all of you to help others who are less fortunate.

Science experiments

You’ve got some mad scientists living in your house and your kitchen is the ideal science lab. Erupt a volcano, create a rocket balloon or grow sugar crystals. There are plenty of science experiments for kids that you can do together without turning your home into a disaster area.

Movie night

Unwind and have a family movie night. Kick it up a notch by turning your family room into a movie theatre, complete with a concession stand, ushers, and even movie reviews after the show is over.

Outdoor painting

Take your little artists outside for some creative outdoor painting. You only need some butcher’s paper, non-toxic paints and kids who love to get messy. When  they’re done, hose the kids off for minimal cleanup!

Thank you

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Emanuel Music Department for putting on the most wonderful musical items at the Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert and Carnival organised by the Zionist Council of NSW on Sunday 30 April 2023. Emanuel had two ensembles perform for an audience of over 3000 people! Congratulations to the Junior Chamber Choir, the Emanuel Klezmer Band, Ms Springford, Ms Girle and Mr Owen.

On Monday 1 May 2023, the Years 3-12 Cross Country Carnival was a massive success! Thank you very much to Mr Morley, Mr Taylor, Mr Rabenda and all the classroom, support and additional sport staff who made the day as wonderful as it was. 

Kornmehl

Terry Aizen – Director of Kornmehl

Yom Ha’atzmaut

Last week the Pre-school was immersed in blue and white and lots of lovely discovery and exploration around Israel, as well as our twinning school in the Arava – Gan Pashosh.

Our intention is to gain a sense of history, belonging and pride in the land of Israel, as we make connections from Pesach (the exodus out of Egypt) into our next celebration of Yom Ha’azmaut (Israel’s day of independence).

The children got to eat yummy pita, humus, and Israeli salad, as well as a delicious cake baked fresh in the morning by our Educator, Julie with a bunch of helpful young chefs in tow. We celebrated with a flag parade, Israeli dancing and lighting the candles on our birthday cake to celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday.

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Some comments:

Renee: Why are we celebrating Israel’s birthday today?
Noam: “Because we love Israel and my dad, and my sister were born there.”
Hudson: “Because it’s a special place. Well, my cousin’s been to Israel. That’s why I’ve got an Israel hat!”
Alma: “Because my cousins were born in Israel, and my dad. Because Israel has had many fights in these years and armies, because some people volunteered to help them.”
Ziggy: “Because Israel is a paradise. That means a really beautiful place.”
Noam: “You know, I went to Israel once.”
Oscar: “Because it’s very special, because we love Israel so much.”
Freddy: “Because the Jewish people got away from King Pharaoh and went to Israel.”

This week on Wednesday we were lucky enough to visit the Year 8 Israel Expo. This is always a highlight for us and a great opportunity to connect with our Emanuel School community. The Year 8 students were warm, welcoming and patient as they engaged the Pre-schoolers and explained their displays to the children. What a wonderful learning opportunity for both parties.

The Recycleman

On Thursday we enjoyed an interactive, educational show from the Recycleman.

The show educated children on the importance of recycling and ongoing sustainability. Through the show the children gained an understanding of environmental awareness and learnt how our recycling bin system works and what they can do every day to help.

The passion and excitement expressed by the Recycleman coupled with the use of costumes, games and visual aids kept the children engaged throughout the 40-minute sustainability show. The show addressed the Early Years Learning Framework outcomes perfectly:

Element 3.3.1: Develop and implement sustainable practices in physical environment.
Element 3.3.2: Children are supported to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.
Element 6.3.4: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.

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Aboriginal wall mural

Garry Purchase

Our long-awaited wall mural will begin in the Kornmehl car park on Monday. This project was supposed to be completed in 2021, but sadly, COVID came along and put a halt to it. We have been working closely with Aboriginal artist Garry Purchase. Garry is a proud Aboriginal man of Dharawal, Bidjigal and Dhungutti descent. He grew up in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs in Botany and was raised amongst the Aboriginal community of La Perouse.

Garry has always had a creative passion and was a musician for many years playing drums in a few Sydney rock bands. 

His creative style is a more modern take on traditional Aboriginal art, steering away from the common dreamtime stories and focusing on his own personal journey, experiences and social issues that pushes a lot of creative boundaries as he stretches the limits of what Aboriginal art can be.

His works have attracted a lot of attention and have also earned Garry a few awards. He took out the major first prize Tony Donovan Award at Reconciliation Exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery in both 2014 and 2016 with “One Nation” and “Under The Southern Cross” respectively. 

You can catch a sneak peak of our designs for the wall mural in this week’s photos. Garry has worked hard to combine both his Aboriginal heritage and our Jewish heritage in the designs. We are delighted with the designs and look forward to seeing them come to life through his amazing talent.

Aboriginal art explorations

At Kornmehl, we want the children to be aware of and develop an understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage and include Aboriginal perspectives into our centre. Some of the ways we have been doing this is through discussions, reading stories and Acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the Land.   

We are linking into the designs for the wall mural for the Kornmehl car park, by looking closely at the art works planned and together with the children discussing the symbols and their significance in Aboriginal art and how they tell stories through their artwork. 

Neave: “I can see a star in the middle. It reminds me of little dots. The dots are different colours and sizes. They are around the big circle.”
Zac: “It is like the Israeli flag.”
Drew: “There is a circle there and they are the same shape as on the painting.”

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We invited the children to make up and tell their own stories using the symbols on a set of wooden blocks. Here are some of their stories: 

Drew: “Once an upon a time there was a girl and a boy.They were gathering around. All of a sudden it started to rain. Then they saw a rainbow. They walked around. There was a river and they saw a goanna in the river. Then they saw an emu in the river. There were kangaroos having a dance. The had a little bit of a walk.”
Neave: “Once upon a time, there was a boy and girl gathering around the circle. They saw a kangaroo. Then they had a little swim. They saw a goanna and emus. Then they had a little walk down the track.”
James: “Once there was a River Nile and a boy, the rain came down and the boy hid in a tree. When it stopped, he didn’t know and then a rainbow came. A girl came along and wanted to play with the boy. He was stuck. So, the girl helped him, and she played with him. The kangaroo came and said, I want to play with you and then they gathered round and played. The emu came and he said he wanted to play with them. Then the goanna came along and said can I play too, and they said no no no.”

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From the Primary SRC Leaders

The importance of giving tzedakah

This year, Primary students will be collecting Tzedakah for the JNF in Terms 1 and 2 and the JCA in Terms 3 and 4. We ask that each student give tzedakah as often as possible.  

Tzedakah is an important part of our school culture, which cannot be overstated. We have the power to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need, and we must strive to use this power to create positive change. By taking the time to understand the struggles and challenges faced by others, we become more compassionate and caring. This, in turn, helps to build stronger communities, as we learn to work together and support each other through difficult times. 

Tzedakah also provides us with an opportunity to give back to society and make a meaningful contribution to the world around us. Whether it’s through volunteering, donating or fundraising, every little bit helps. Even small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on those in need. 

Finally, Tzedakah teaches us the importance of gratitude and appreciation for what we have in our own lives. By seeing the struggles and hardships faced by others, we gain a greater sense of perspective and learn to be more grateful for the blessings we have. 

As members of the school community, we have a responsibility to engage in acts of charity and give back to those in need. Let us all strive to make Tzedakah a priority in our lives and work towards building a more caring and compassionate school. By doing so, we can make a positive impact on the world around us and create a brighter future for everyone. So please, consider giving your child a gold coin to put in our Tzedakah box throughout the year. 

By Benjamin Pellow and Max Sher
Year 6 SRC Leaders 

Cross Country Carnival

Years 3-10 Cross Country Carnival

The Years 3-10 School Cross Country Carnival has become a highly anticipated day in the school sporting calendar and Monday this week was no different. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day to host our event. 

It is a great opportunity for the top runners in the school to display their endurance, determination and excel in front of their fellow peers. It was pleasing to see students participate with great enthusiasm and House spirit and this was shown by many runners by working hard by running up the final hill and sprinting home through the home straight shute, cheered on by their peers in their respective school houses.

Thank you to all staff who helped assist supervising, organising and managing students throughout the day. Overall it was a successful School Sporting Event enjoyed by all. 

Primary results

Congratulations to overall winning House: Monash!

Congratulations to the 2023 Primary School Age Champions and students who placed in their age division:

8/9 Girls 

8/9 Boys

10 Girls 

10 Boys

11 Girls

11 Boys 

12 Girls 

12 Boys 

High School results

Congratulations to overall winning House: Rashi!

Congratulations to the 2023 High School Age Champions and students who placed in their age division:

12 Boys 

12 Girls

13 Girls

13 Boys

14 Girls

14 Boys

15 Girls

15 Boys 

16 Girls

16 Boys

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Music Matters

Diana Springford – Director of Music P-12

Welcome to our Music Matters page! 🎶

Please read our separate article announcing the Years K–12 Music Competition winners.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Carnival 

Last Sunday 30 April 2023 at the Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert and Carnival, organised by the Zionist Council of NSW, two Emanuel ensembles performed for an audience of over 3,000 attendees. 

The Entertainment Quarter came alive for Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations. The event was packed with carnival rides, kids’ activities, lots of delicious Israeli food and of course – wonderful music!

A summary of the day by Jazzy Goodman and Sophia Rule (Year 6):
We arrived early for sound checks. The Junior Chamber Choir were scheduled to be first to perform and we were so excited! After the sound check, we had time to eat lunch out in the sun that was shining brightly for this special day.

Just before 2.00 pm, Ms Girle, our conductor, walked us to the stage. We felt very privileged (and a little nervous!) to represent Emanuel performing Mayim Mayim, accompanied by the violin, in front of such a large crowd in a very festive atmosphere.

After our performance, we had time to participate in some wonderful Yom Ha’atzmaut activities before watching the Emanuel Klezmer Band with Mr Owen. The Klezmer Band entertained everyone with the Hora and their awesome rendition of our Emanuel school song in Klezmer style!

The Emanuel Junior Chamber Choir had an amazing time performing at this special concert and carnival. We are thrilled that so many Emanuel music students were given this wonderful opportunity to represent our school. We all had a fabulous day! Thank you especially to Ms Springford, Ms Girle and Mr Owen who made the day come together so well. The festival was a great success and 10/10 fun!

JCC at Yom Ha’atzmaut

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Watch the performances here:
Junior Chamber Choir singing “Mayim Mayim”
Conducted by Ms Alice Girle, accompanied by Ms Natalya Aynsley and Sophia Rule (Year 6).

Klezmer Ensemble (Ella Bortz, Suzi Garbuz, Maya Hersch, Johnny Menczel – all Year 9, plus Aaron Berkowitz, Ben Fram, Josh Ottaviano and Ariel Solomon – Year 10) conducted by Mr Remington Owen – brought the house down!

• Video No. 1
• Video No. 2
• Video No. 3
• Video No. 4
• Video No. 5: Hora Set

Professional photographs of this event were taken by Sam Babus.

JCA Major Donors Fundraiser

Another superb recent performance was by Jonathan Levy (Year 10) who played solo saxophone for over an hour on the forecourt of the new wing to the Art Gallery of NSW, welcoming donors to the JCA Major Donors Fundraiser dinner – mazal tov! 

ANZAC Day Service and March

Aaron Berkowitz (Year 10) participated in both the ANZAC Day Coogee dawn service and the Sydney CBD March with the Air Force Cadets 3 Wing (NSW and ACT) Band.

Aaron’s description of the experience: 
“I was a member of the Catafalque Party at the Coogee dawn service, holding a .303 rifle for the entire service from 5.30 am – 7.00 am. The dawn service had approximately 10,000 people in attendance with even more watching online. I then went into the city to play tuba in the Sydney CBD Anzac Day March with the Australian Air Force Cadets 3 Wing (NSW and ACT) Band, leading the Royal Australian Air Force Contingent in the march. The band had been at RAAF Base Richmond for a week to practice for the march and a concert. It was a great experience which I hope to repeat next year.”

Aaron Berkovic ANZAC Day

Aaron Berkowitz ANZAC Day 1

We are so proud of all our performers, and we appreciate the many hours of practice required to represent our School in this exemplary way.

Music Camp 
Monday 19 June 2023 – Thursday 22 June 2023 (Week 9)

We’ve had a wonderful response and a large group of talented students from Years 4 -12 are registered to attend. Bookings for Music Camp have closed. The deadline was Friday 28 April 2023 and our participants list is being finalised. If you are unsure whether you have registered your child, please ask them to check the list of attendees on the pinboard in the Music Department. An information letter was sent to existing members of our ensembles and choirs who have made a year-long commitment to those ensembles. 

On Monday 15 May 2023, parents of all participants will receive an important email about dietary requirements, with a link to the venue catering survey. Very detailed information will be in the cover email, and you will be asked to confirm whether the vegetarian menu we have chosen – which includes fish – will be suitable for your child, and/or whether your child has additional special dietary requirements. A response is required for each child. 

A detailed packing list will be sent to attendees in Week 6.   

Parents and carers, please remember to put the Music Camp Showcase Concert in your diary for Thursday 22 June 2022, from 5.45 pm – 8.00 pm.

For your diary

•   Twilight Concerts (tutor-nominated performances): Monday 15 May 2023 
• · Music Camp: Monday 19 June 2023 – Thursday 22 June 2023

Music Performance and Composition winners

K-12 Music Performance & Composition Competition 
Winners announced

On Monday 3 April 2023, the Showcase Concert for the finalists of the Music Competition was held in the Millie Phillips Theatre, with 37 items across Years K-12. The evening was a lovely celebration of the dedication and devotion to music that these students have demonstrated. Our adjudicators, Jason Noble and Naomi Crellin, gave valuable feedback to each student, elevating the evening into a learning experience as well as a high class concert. 

This week, we were delighted to announce the winners of the Music Competition and present their prizes. The standard of performances and compositions was very high, and we received more composition entries this year. All entrants were awarded House Points and a varied and exceptional selection of finalists performed at our Finals Concert on Monday 3 April 2023 in front of an audience and an external adjudication panel.

Congratulations to all entrants, to the finalists and to our winners!

Performance Competition

Composition Competition 

Thank you to everyone who helped make the music competition possible, including Joanne De Araujo, the Music Teachers, the Music Tutors, the school executive for their continued support of the activities of the Music Department, and of course the parents who support their students with practising and the whole process of learning. 

We look forward to next year’s Music Competition!

Photos from the concert were taken by the incredible Ofer Levy, who is a much loved and very talented photographer and parent.

Here is a selection of some of Ofer Levy’s photographs (the remainder can be found on your parent link):

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A mix of deep emotions

Sonia Newell – Development Officer – Alumni & Community Relations

March of the Living (MOTL) 2023

Three members of our School community participated in this year’s March of the Living to Poland and Israel, and we reflect on the trip which finished at the start of this week.

Past parent Gavin Rubinstein, who holds the position of Treasurer, MOTL Australia, was in attendance as our official photographer and he captured some of the most amazing, poignant and moving moments on the trip. Whilst he uploaded many of the photos and short videos each day to our group WhatsApp, he captured many more very special moments which will ultimately be presented to participants in a book which we are all looking forward to receiving. As the saying goes “a picture tells a thousand words”.

Emanuel parent, Kevin Smaller, said: “My recent trip to Poland and Israel with MOTL Australia was filled with a mix of deep emotional connections. The Poland leg can only be described as surreal and hard, but doing it with 50 beautiful Australians and 10,000 others from all around the world helped to make the low points manageable and the highs memorable. The Israel component was like flipping a coin. It was light, filled with hope and achievements and lots of joyous singing and dancing, particularly at the Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations. A truly memorable experience!”

Sonia Newell and Kevin Smaller at the Hannah Szenes Memorial

I was also on MOTL and I felt especially privileged to have the opportunity to give a testimonial to my father and his family when we visited Treblinka on 21 April 2023 – coincidentally exactly 82 to years to the day since my father was conscripted into the Red Army which ultimately saved his life. Sadly, this was unlike that of his parents and three siblings who were all murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust. For me, the profound and life-changing experience of being on MOTL with 50 other Australians and 10,000 people from all around the world still requires much reflection and time to absorb all that I experienced.

Whilst in Israel, we visited Kibbutz Sdot Yam, where Hungarian-born Hannah Szenes lived – we heard about her life and her heroism as she joined the Paratroopers delegation and embarked on a mission back to Hungary from which she never returned. On 7 November 1944, following months of torture, she was executed in Budapest by a Nazi firing squad. She became a national heroine, whose name rose to fame as a brave Jewish paratrooper and a gifted poet. Members of her Kibbutz decided to commemorate her and they established this museum in her memory – the Anna Szenes House which was inaugurated in 1950, designated to preserve her humanitarian and Zionist legacy. It was an extra special honour for me to visit this museum, given my son was Szenes House Captain in 2012, and then my daughter likewise in 2013. Here is a photo of Kevin Smaller and I, standing alongside a memorial to Hannah Szenes. If any readers are interested in knowing more about MOTL, please get in touch with me or check out www.motl.com.au

Mother’s Day 2023

I am sure none of us need reminding that Mother’s Day is on 14 May 2023. Friendship Bakery has just launched beautiful biscuit boxes to celebrate all the special women in our life. Click here to order your box filled with delicious cookies, brownies and chocolates. 

Orders will be ready for pick-up at the Friendship Bakery (Shop A of 2 Laguna Street, Vaucluse) on Friday 12 May 2023 between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm.

Putting the Pieces Together

Dr Rebecca Kummerfeld

Alumna, Dr Rebecca Kummerfeld (Class of 2003), former Head of Education at Sydney Jewish Museum, now Learning Manager at Museums of History NSW, recently spoke at the launch event of the JCA NSW/ACT annual appeal, Putting the Pieces Together. This was a preview of the talk she will be giving on 28 May 2023 at the JCA Community event.

“I have been very lucky to have been a beneficiary of the JCA as a participant in the 2022 Frank Wolf* Executive Leadership Program. It was a transformative experience that taught me to lead with my values.

“The JCA also enables the Sydney Jewish Museum to preserve and share Jewish stories and Jewish history. The Museum functions as a bridge between the Jewish community and the community at large, playing a critical role in de-mystifying stereotypes and promoting empathetic understanding”.

On Sunday 28 May 2023, the 2023 Communal Event will take place, showcasing the work of the Museum alongside all 25 member organisations of the JCA, including Emanuel School. Our Principal, Andrew Watt, will also be speaking at the event. Book your tickets here.

*Two grandsons of the late Frank Wolf OAM and his wife Karen are students at Emanuel School – Evan Cohen in Year 1 and his brother Oscar at Kornmehl Pre-school.

We look forward to sharing our news and yours, so if you have photos and/or news you would like to share with us, please send to: snewell@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

Shabbat shalom, stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

Careers

Claire Pech – Careers Advisor

Careers is back with a bang in Term 2. With Year 12 students sitting exams, we had a quieter campus. However, there is a lot going on in the next few weeks. This article consists of many reminders and dates/links. Please make note of anything you feel will be of interest.

Careers Space with Emanuel Alumni 

In Week 4 this term, we will be hosting approximately 40 Emanuel School Alumni at our annual Alumni Careers Event – Careers Space. Emanuel graduates who are involved in a variety of jobs, careers and courses will spend the morning sharing their experiences with Years 10, 11 and 12 students.  Alumni from many different fields will be in attendance, including industries such as Design, Psychology, Communications, Nursing, Investment, Sound Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Law, Biochemistry and many more. 

Key university dates

ANU applications will close by 15 May 2023. The detailed timeline is below:

Law at UNSW

Anyone interested in studying Law at UNSW must sit the Law Admissions Test (LAT). Details about the LAT information evening can be found here.

UAC is now officially open and accepting applications. If students wish to jump ahead, now is the time to start considering their applications. Students can apply for undergraduate study as well as the Schools Recommendation Scheme, the Educational Access Scheme and Equity Scholarships.

Macquarie University will be running a number of interesting webinars for High School students in May. 

• Year 10 Guide to Uni: Wednesday 10 May 2023 from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
• Early Entry: Wednesday 7 June 2023 from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
• Study without Stress: Wednesday 14 June 2023 from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
• Relocating to Macquarie: Wednesday 19 July 2023 from 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm 

Sydney University

Although Emanuel puts on a Year 10 information evening, some universities also host similar events. Sydney University’s information evening is being held on Thursday 11 May 2023 from 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm via Zoom. All information can be found here.

Webinars being held this month also worth looking into:

• Civil Infrastructure, Data and Society | Wednesday 3 May 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• Uncovering the Past: Archaeology in Practice | Wednesday 3 May 2023 5.00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Life of a Psychologist | Wednesday 10 May 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• From Global Entrepreneur to Launching a Successful Start-up Like the Iconic: Where Can a Business Degree at Sydney Take You? | Wednesday 10 May 2023 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
• Interested in Studying Nutrition or Becoming a Dietitian? | Wednesday 17 May 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• Life of a Veterinarian | Wednesday 31 May 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• Entry Schemes and Admission Pathways | Wednesday 31 May 2023 5.00 pm –5.30 pm
• Pathways to Studying Law | Wednesday 7 June 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• The New Bachelor of Agricultural Science | Wednesday 14 June 2023 4.00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Nursing at Sydney | Wednesday 21 June 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
• Interaction Design at Sydney | Wednesday 28 June 2023 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm 

UTS
Details for early entry have just been released. Sign up for UTS Engineering and IT webinars here.

Early entry guides

Early Entry Guides 2023 are out from studyworkgrow.com. This is the latest guide with the most up to date information on all the Universities/Colleges. All other guides from studyworkgrow.com can be found here.

Gifted and Talented

Craig Moss – Co-ordinator of Gifted & Talented 7-12

Term 2 Extra-curricular activities 

The Gifted and Talented department hold a number of weekly lunchtime sessions. These are outlined below.

Term 2 Weekly lunchtime sessions 

Additional support for those involved in other extracurricular activities is available at Recess, Monday to Thursday, in B12. 

Term 2 events

Save the date – The Addams Family

Samantha Bauer – Head of Drama

Daniel Burley – Assistant Head of Music

The Addams Family is heading to Emanuel School

Rehearsals are well underway for this special production. The cast are frantically learning their lines and warming up their vocal cords…they are sounding amazing!

The set has been constructed, costumes have been hired and the show is progressing well.

Please add the below dates to your diary for an evening of fabulous entertainment and look out for bookings opening next week:

• Saturday 3 June 2023 at 7.00 pm 
• Sunday 4 June 2023 at 5.00 pm
• Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 7.00 pm
• Thursday 8 June 2023 at 7.00 pm

Who is Ms Roth?

Adina Roth – educator, leader, psychologist and deep thinker 

Emanuel School’s extensive and lengthy search for a new Head of Jewish Life commenced in April 2021. We were looking for an engaging and driven leader who shares in the values of our School – an excellent communicator who can represent Emanuel School within the community and create engaging, meaningful programs for our students to build a sense of pride in their Jewish identity and heritage. They needed to possess a deep expertise in Jewish Studies, and a passion to develop and extend the learning and depth of Jewish knowledge of both our staff and students.

The School’s campaign extended to networks, synagogues and schools across Israel, USA, Canada and South Africa. Despite an extensive search, a series of interviews and fresh advertisements across the following year, we could not locate the ideal candidate. It was not until September 2021 that we interviewed Adina Roth, and we struck gold! Adina started full time in October 2022.

We asked Adina some questions about herself to get to know her better:

Adina Roth – Head of Jewish Life

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
My parents were vegetarian and spiritual and, when deciding on where to send me and my sister for our early education, instead of sending us to the mainstream Zionist community school of Johannesburg, King David, they decided to send us to a school where we would learn Jewish mysticism, the Chabad School in Johannesburg – Torah Academy. Even though my parents were not strictly observant and quite alternative in some ways, Torah Academy gave me an amazing grounding in Jewish texts and a love and respect for Jewish learning. I also come from a family of Jewish educators, my late grandfather, Mike Rubinowitz, was the principal of King David Linksfield and Herzlia (both Jewish Modern Orthodox Schools in Johannesburg).

In my early adult years, South Africa was becoming a democracy and it was an incredible time to study at Wits University where I majored in literature and psychology. But I was always drawn back to Jewish learning and eventually did my Masters on the story of creation comparing a Hasidic and post-modern reading of the story. 

I spent a year in Israel, including a semester at Pardes. I also worked for the World Union of Jewish students on a women’s leadership training program called Kol Isha, the Voice of Women. This program was life changing. I had come from a South African, traditional background and had never really considered my role as a woman in Jewish life and community, but Kol Isha raised my awareness and led to a life-long calling to create more spaces for Jewish women to find spirituality. I was privileged to be part of the pioneers in South Africa creating women’s megillah and torah readings, Rosh Chodesh groups and more. 

I went to study Bible as Literature at New York University and wrote my Masters there on the story of Exodus, comparing a psychoanalytic and postcolonial reading of the story. I then spent a year studying Talmud at the Drisha Institute in New York. On returning to South Africa, I married my husband Farryl and created an independent Jewish program called B’tocham Education. My focus was on the journey of Bar and Batmitzvah. I worked with very special families in South Africa over a period of 17 years to create rites of passage that included Torah learning and reading, trips to mountains, African and Jewish dancing, Havdalah ceremonies, parent-children lessons and trips to refugee shelters to learn about tzedakah.

At first, my aim was to create halachic spaces were girls could learn for their Batmitzvah from the Torah. As I worked, I realised that girls and boys needed meaningful spaces for learning, experiencing, playing and thriving to mark this very special time in their lives. I eventually also began classes for younger kids and I taught many courses for adults in Tanach, using literature and psychology and ancient Midrash to create meaning from Jewish texts.

I ran a private practice as a clinical psychologist for many years, while teaching Jewish Studies in the B’tocham programs. For me, it was a wonderful balance. 

During that time, I was involved in building Limmud South Africa. It was incredibly rewarding to work with people from across the Jewish community and create a diverse space of Jewish learning. Limmud is a festival of Jewish life which celebrates everything Jewish and I learned from volunteering in that space that when people of all ages and from across the denominational and political spectrums can work together with a common vision, the most incredible magic and transformation can happen. 

Through Limmud, I met many families who were looking for an alternative space to daven and find community. Together we formed the Jozi Partnership Minyan, which was modelled on the Shirah Chadasha community of Jerusalem. As a grassroots community, we met once a month and on all the Jewish holidays. Our community was a warm and welcoming space for people from orthodox and observant to reform and also for those who were unaffiliated. A few years ago, I started to study towards my rabbinical studies through the modern orthodox Yeshjvat Maharat in New York City. I am studying online and I am currently in the third year of the four year program. 

What have you enjoyed working at Emanuel thus far?
As I get to know the people more at the School, I realise that there is a very high calibre of person at the school, both professionally and in terms of character and integrity – I feel that this is a place where I can really grow and be stretched. The scope of the job description feels incredibly challenging, exciting, humbling and hopeful. I am familiar with pluralistic community because of my work at Limmud. I feel this is an exciting place to build Jewish education and community. 

There is also an openness to innovation in curriculum and to new ideas. I believe deeply that a pluralistic school can have a strong and positive influence on the wider Jewish community, creating both tolerance and openness, while driving passion and enthusiasm. 

What is your teaching philosophy / something you’d like to impart to your students?
I am passionate about Jewish texts and text-based learning. I guess I have confidence in my product which at the end of the day, is Torah in all its richness, subtlety, nuance, depth and humour. As the Rabbis tell us, you can turn it ‘over and over’ and it still continues to offer up insight and meaning. I believe the stories of the Torah speak to the human condition. We can find stories of rage, jealousy, loneliness, lust and pain. We can find social injustice and social activism, we can find cruelty and kindness. The challenge is to bring these stories to our students in ways that speak to them. 

Younger children still have a sense of wonder and can ‘play’ with the idea of a talking snake or the sea that split. But it’s important to start to teach them, at that age, that these stories are not simply literal. They have symbolic meaning and even younger kids need to be challenged to relate to these stories metaphorically. This capacity for symbolic thinking will give them the tools as they become older teens, to know that the Torah contains wisdom, even as they become more cynical.

I also like to incorporate creativity into every single lesson I teach, whether it is with younger kids or teenagers. We first do basic textual learning, we engage in commentary and the students share their opinions. We may look at a modern analogue, a movie or a poem. And then we move to acting, art, song, creative writing. The students need to own the text and have fun with it. If it’s alive, you can feel it in the room and if it’s not…you can feel that too. 

Is there anything else you’d like to share?
It isn’t easy emigrating after spending a lifetime immersed in the South African Jewish community. I do feel that coming to Emanuel School has made it a softer landing. I am grateful for the warmth of the school community and the staff who have been incredibly welcoming, kind and patient. Some of them have taught me technology, some have handed me tissues when I missed my family, some of them have pushed me to stretch myself – they have all shown me kindness. 

I am also grateful to the warmth of the wider community. It has been heartwarming to find South African products and delis. I can see that Sydney’s Jewish community is in part, a continuation of the South African Jewish story and it is also a community with its own unique stories of immigration, history and survival. I feel grateful and humbled to have joined this community and to begin a journey here with my husband and two children. 

Adina and her family

Uniform Shop

We are pleased to announce that the Emanuel Uniform Shop will now be able to deliver on-line orders placed to the school.

Any orders placed prior to Thursday 12.00 pm have the option to be delivered to school.

High School 

Uniform orders will be distributed to Heads of House to be handed out to students via their tutors on Mondays during Period 4 or Wednesday or Thursdays during Period 0.

Primary School 

Uniform orders will be distributed to students on a Friday.

The option of collecting on line orders will still be available in store at Shop 3/155 Avoca St, Randwick or via courier for a fee directly to your home.

All orders placed will be fulfilled during our stores opening hours:  

Monday: 8.00 am – 11.00 am
Tuesday: 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday: 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Please note any return of items purchased must be returned to the store for exchange or refund.

Contact details

Phone:  9326 5445
Email:  emanuel@midford.com.au

Please contact the uniform shop:

Phone:             9326 5445

Email:              emanuel@midford.com.au

Midford is a division of Georges Apparel Pty Limited 75 Ashford Avenue, Milperra NSW 2214

P: Toll Free 1800 TEL MID (835 643) W: www.midford.com.au E: retail.info@midford.com.au

Mothers Day celebrations

Justine Hofman – Head of P&F

Fiesta De Mama 
Early bird prices end this Monday 8 May 2023

it is your last chance to book your early bird tickets for the P&F Fiesta De Mama Mother’s Day Morning on Friday 12 May 2023. Early bird prices close Monday 8 May 2023 at 9.00 am.

We are going to Zumba, laugh and dance to a Carnivale vibes inspired class for all ages. Enjoy coffee, pastries and time for catch ups. We invite mums from Primary and High School to come along with grandmothers and special friends. It’s a rare chance to get together all together so don’t miss it.

Amazing prizes this year from The Honour Store, Metro60 and 100 Percent Dance.

Special thanks to 1^st Street Financial for sponsoring our coffee cart.

Second Hand Uniform Shuk at Mother’s Day Morning

By popular demand we will be selling remaining uniforms at the Mother’s Day morning in the Innovation Centre from 7.00 am – 8.30 am on Friday 12 May 2023.

Most items are for $10.00 and $20.00. We have plenty of long and short sleeve shirts, primary formal and sports jumpers and primary shorts. Other items are still available but with less sizes options including smaller size blazers, tunics and larger size pants and mid-size shorts.

Mother’s Day Stall 
Bring $10 notes on  Friday 12 May 2023

Start collecting your $10 notes for our much loved Mother’s Day gift stalls, to be held on Friday 12 May 2023. There is no picture like the wonder and excitement on kids’ faces as they choose their own special gifts for the women in their lives that nurture and inspire them. The kids always seem to enjoy the independence of the stalls and put incredible thought into the gifts they choose. To honour that, we have specially chosen beautiful gifts in the hope their mums will be equally delighted!

This year, we are very excited to extend the charity initiative to all year groups. Every child in Years K–6, will be able to choose to spend their $10 on a charity donation on behalf of their mum/aunt/bubba or special friend, rather than gift her a present. The donation is presented with a voucher and a small token of gratitude. The idea is that your mum knows you adore her, but can also see you care about the world, when you support others.

The money raised will be given to Be Centre  – a service focused on supporting children affected by trauma, by supplying play therapy kits relevant to the trauma. For example, a child whose home was damaged by the NSW fires, would receive new toys to replace those lost where the toys might include a fire-truck or fire coloured playdough. Each kit is designed by psychologists to help that child process the trauma they have encountered. 

We would love to support this cause as much as possible – if anyone wishes to match the amount raised please contact Carli Rothman.

Of course, the charity initiative is entirely optional. There are some incredible gifts this year to choose from, so please remember to bring money (exact money if possible) to school on Friday 12 May 2023. If you are buying more than one gift, please send in multiples of $10.

Dates for the diary

Friday 12 May 2023: Mother’s Day morning and stall
Friday 12 May 2023: Second Hand Uniform follow up sale (7.00 am – 8.30 am)
Wednesday 24 May 2023: P&F Termly General meeting
Friday 4 August 2023: Primary School 40^th celebration
Friday 25 August 2023: Father’s Day morning
Early September: Second Hand Uniform Sale on campus 
Friday 3 November 2023 – Monday 5 November 2023: Spring Family Camping Weekend

Important dates

What’s happening next week

High School

Monday 8 May 2023

• CIS Secondary Under 16s Basketball Trials
• HICES Middles Team 1 Debating – Round 2
• Years 6-12 Yom Hashoah 

Tuesday 9 May 2023

• High School Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 10 May 2023

• CIS Opens Rugby League
• UN Youth Evatt Competition 
• Year 8 3WLC (on-line)
• Year 11 Hospitality Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

Thursday 11 May 2023

• AICES Opens Football Championships
• Year 9 Be the Change – The Good Box Workshop

Friday 12 May 2023

• AICES 15s/16s Football Championships
• Year 7 Vaccinations

Primary School

Monday 8 May 2023

• Year 4 Pathways Information Evening
• Year 5 Information Evening
• Years 6-12 Yom Hashoah 

Tuesday 9 May 2023

• Lag Ba’omer activities 

Wednesday 10 May 2023

• Year 6 Amazing Me session 

Friday 12 May 2023

• Mother’s Day Breakfast and Stalls 
• Year 3-6 Assembly 

Kornmehl

Tuesday 9 May 2023

• Lag Ba’omer (potatoes and marshmallows)

PSG

Thank you to our volunteers for last week 
(Wednesday 26 April 2023 – Friday 28 April 2023)

Benjamin Opit, Adam Pozniak, Adam Ickowicz, Zev Friedman, Daniel Butt, Warren Aronstan, David Weinberger, Craig Forman, Steven Durbach, Larry Simon, Ariella Moldovan, Shaun Gross, Graham Hurwitz, Alan Nathan, Gary Gordon, David Camiller, Jackie Elias, Darren Isenberg, Martin Becker and Karen Drutman.

Help keep our kids and community safe: sign up to PSG here.

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