Written by Jo Jacobson, School Psychologist Imagine a classroom where young children are learning to navigate their emotions with ease, focusing on their breathing when they feel overwhelmed, and understanding how to respond to challenging situations with calm and clarity. This is what our Early Mindfulness Program in the Early Learning Centres aims to achieve. … Continue reading Raising Mindful Kids: Teaching emotional skills early for lifelong wellbeing

Written by Assunta Di Gregorio, Deputy Head of High School National Science Week was marked in the High School with students participating in an escape room activity called Species Survival. We saw young people running excitedly from one challenge to another— joyful, animated, and competitive. The students were given the following scenario to consider:After hearing … Continue reading The Magic of Curiosity: Shaping reflective and goal-oriented learners

Written by Talya Wiseman, Head of Jewish Life (High School) Today is Tisha B’Av, the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as numerous other tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history. It is a day of mourning, … Continue reading Tisha B’Av: A powerful lesson in unity

Written by Lynda Fisher, Head of Primary School Gathered around a Magen David, our Year 6 students began their tour of the Sydney Jewish Museum, a place steeped in memories of tragedy and cruelty. The light streaming down from above mirrored the hope reflected in their eyes. These future leaders, filled with promise, sought to … Continue reading Learning from the past to shape our future

Written by Rabbi Krebs, College Rabbi Should we be concerned about how we are perceived by others, or is it only Hashem’s opinion that counts? On the one hand, Hashem is the ultimate judge, and it is only in Hashem’s eyes that we should seek favour. On the other hand, we live in a society … Continue reading What’s more important: Social or Divine approval?