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Last weekend’s Year 10 Hadracha Shabbaton was an uplifting experience. Anchored in the themes of community, Judaism, and leadership, we participated in many activities exploring topics such as what makes a leader and peer pressure.  As the name suggests, the camp saw a range of student leadership, with peer-run activities including meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat, Shacharit, […]

Our year-long focus in Jewish Studies in Year 4 is personal attributes. Through this focus we have helped our students to identify their unique qualities, characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. In Judaism we are told that our parents are given a special honour when they name their baby, a glimmer of divine inspiration. In fact, Judaism

This week six students showcased their exceptional skills at the Macabbi and ABL Australian Jewish Interschools skiing event held at Mt Buller. Our students participated with enthusiasm and dedication, and their hard work paid off as each one of them achieved a winning place.  The event was a fantastic experience for all involved, highlighting the

Prep was filled with excitement this week as students celebrated their 100 Days of Prep. This milestone showcased how we’re learning and growing together in fun and creative ways. We had a great time decorating crowns, each one as unique as we are. Counting has turned into an exciting adventure —whether it’s days or beads,

Our Maths time unit for Term 3 began with a Minute to Win it extravaganza which saw the students attempt various challenges with a minute time limit. There was a rotation of 5 different challenges to participate in, some were more difficult than others. The challenges were: 1. Throw the ball – students held the cup

Our dynamic Israeli madrichim (educators and leaders), arrived recently and are already making an impact on the Jewish experiential learning programs across the School.They are Ofer, Snir and Yael and they are very motivated to share their love of Israeli culture with our students.This initiative which has been running for may years at the School

Olympic fever has arrived!  Students at the Junior School have been enjoying their own Olympic Week, starting with an Opening Ceremony on Monday.  Prof John Zeleznikow (past parent) attended the Ceremony and brought the torch that he carried in the torch relay at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and spoke about its significance. Students came dressed

This week, Year 9 Nitzan students visited the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) and participated in a series of circus skills workshops. This unique experience allowed the students to learn various circus disciplines, including juggling, acrobatics and aerial skills. Under the guidance of professional trainers, the students had the opportunity to develop their physical

We had a delightful morning today of families joining us for our Pre Kinder Family Day. Together, we participated in Kabbalat Shabbat, filling the room with music, warmth and a sense of community. The children and families worked together to make challot, kneading and braiding the dough ready to be baked for their Shabbat at