Making special memories was key in today’s Prep to 2 Grandparents’ Shabbat. The joy in their Jewish learning was clearly evident as students showed their doting families what they do every week to celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat at school. Our incredible Jewish Life team have brought Judaism alive and engaging into the hearts of our wonderful […]
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This week, Gan Tamar went on their very first Beach Kinder excursion to Elwood Beach. The children arrived eager and excited, with many asking throughout the morning, “Is it time to go yet?” The bus ride felt long as the children’s anticipation grew, and they repeated “Are we there yet?” Before long, we finally arrived,
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Year 4 students utilised the three Cs – collaboration, creativity and critical thinking – as they transformed their narrative writing into film during an exciting stop motion animation incursion on Wednesday. The students began the creative process by individually storyboarding their ideas, then worked collaboratively in teams to settle on a final story idea for
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Our Creative Arts Evening began with a breathtaking concert featuring performances by our VCE Music and Theatre Studies students. The concert highlighted the depth of talent and commitment within our senior cohort, and included an inspiring address from alumnus Teige Cordiner (Class of 2023), who spoke beautifully about the meaning and transformative power of art.
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On the date set by the Knesset to commorate Oct 7 2023, Years 5-12 came together for a Memorial Ceremony for the victims of October 7 and the Swords of Iron War. We lit a memorial candle, said prayers for Israel, for peace, and for the safe passage and healing of the hostages. Students spoke
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Chag Sukkot Sameach! Students big and small celebrated Sukkot throughout the week. All students had the opportunity to learn, eat and play in the Sukkah at each campus. Year 3 and Year 5 students visited Magid Campus where our Year 11 students helped them decorate the sukkah and smell the etrog. At our Dandenong Rd
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The Year 5 students recently embarked on a memorable journey that blended history, nature, and personal growth. Their adventure began with a visit to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat, the culmination of their term-long study on the Victorian Gold Rush. This immersive experience allowed students to step back in time and engage with Australia’s rich history.
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On Monday Junior School students got ready for Rosh HaShanah with a festival of special activities. These included seeing bees up close, making honey joys and honey jars, baking round challah, partaking in a Rosh HaShanah seder, making challah covers, tzedakah boxes, Rosh HaShanah decorations and Year 5 visiting Rabbi Levi at Emmy Monash. Students
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This term in technology has been an extraordinarily busy one across our core subjects and Middle School electives. Here is a snapshot of what has been happening: Year 6 Kindle Robotics (Core): students developed a Sumo Bot, capable of sensing then pushing another robot off a platform. They iteratively developed their robot, refining their robot
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The Middle School Musical, SpongeBob, the much-loved musical of the colourful characters’ adventures under the sea, dazzled audiences across three performances. The themes of teamwork and friendship reminded us that when challenges feel overwhelming, we are stronger when we unite, listen to each other, and believe in the power of collaboration. In staging this production,
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