I have always been a big believer in the efficacy of parenting books. Some can offer wonderful advice and others great comfort when we realise that the behaviours or issues that keep us awake at night can be regarded as normal. For me, the greatest benefit of these books is that they tend to inspire […]
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The Junior School celebrated Shavuot today by exploring the Luchot Habrit ( the two tablets containing the 10 commandments ), Shivat Haminim (7 species) and Zman Matan Torateinu (the giving of the Torah ) at Har Sinai through a variety of creative activities. Our celebrations culminated with a whole school assembly and we were overjoyed that Junior and Senior Kinder
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Our Year 8 students had a camp adventure in Gariwerd (the Grampians) recently. Here are reflections from students on the camp: Last week, I went on a Year 8 camp, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. During camp, we went on a couple of mini hikes and one 13k hike. We also slept in tents, went
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One of the precious items I possess is a tape-recording of an interview I conducted with my late grandfather, Kurt Lippmann, in which he detailed his story of escape from Hamburg, Germany in the lead up to the Shoah. In a peculiarity of the old cassette technology, the recording has bled into what it was
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Following what has been the greatest tragedy to befall the Jewish people in my lifetime, I am struggling to find the requisite words of comfort to offer you. We have all been consumed with the horror of the indiscriminate and wanton murder, violence and kidnapping of citizens of Israel. Our hearts have been broken by
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Regen Week comes back with a bang for its second year with creative and fun activities to raise awareness and celebrate sustainability, all led by a passionate group of Year 11 students. Regen Week is one full week of exciting and relevant activities to show how we can make small adjustments in our lives or
It was a joyous day today in Gan Zayit (Junior Kinder) as children learned the meaning of Simchat Torah, examined a mini Torah scroll and proudly waved their handmade flags. Chag Sameach! RETURN TO SCHOOL NEWS
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As Term 4 has begun, we find ourselves full of happiness and joy in our festival, v’samachta b’chagechah. Returning to school during Chol haMoed Sukkot (the interim ‘regular’ days of the chag) students have been experiencing and exploring the mitzvot (commandments) and minhagim (customs) of Sukkot and a look towards Simchat Torah this coming weekend.
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This week Victoria experienced the extremities of weather patterns that are fast becoming the new normal. As I read of the start to one of the earliest bushfire seasons in memory followed immediately by dangerous flooding, I was reminded of the meme which is an image of a behatted dog sitting at a table with
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Our Junior Kinders have been exploring Australian animals, learning about their natural environments, the food they eat and their attributes such as similarities and differences. Guided discussions with Early Childhood Educators, books, puzzles, paintings and interactive play areas inspire our children to connect with their learning. The children enjoyed an educational incursion Animals Galore this
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