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Swimming Carnivals P4

Prize Giving P12, 13 & 16

Orientation Camp P15 Camp Sababa Moriah and Masada Colleges joined forces to host a four-day camp for children with disabilities. Held in the grounds of St Ignatius College Riverview, the camp offered respite to the parents of the 16 children who attended and gave Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to work one on one with children who have special needs. It was an incredible experience for all involved. Turn to page 9 to read more about this amazing initiative.

Starting School P17 1 April 2008 — NISSAN 5768 MORIAH COLLEGE Message FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

‘Focusing on the Positive’

I have often heard of touching stories about children coming contestants took the podium and there was an immediate together and creating ‘Achdus’, unity, with such ‘Chessed’, atmosphere change; some of us even felt the slight tension kindness, that it sparks a reaction impacting on everyone around and fear that, G-d forbid, this could cause embarrassment. At us. I want to share with you now an incident that happened in that point, almost magically and with immediate effect, every our own school, and of which we can all be proud. student in the audience came to the fore, with their applause, cheering and encouragement which kept the game going and Sometimes, when we hear of a minority of students who step maintained the confi dence of those who could so easily have out of line, we tend to dwell on this and focus on the negative. been damaged. There was overt and unconditional acceptance However, let me focus on the huge majority of students who are of the covert rule-changing and, when all was said and done, a credit to our wonderful school, who have hearts of gold and and dignities were safeguarded, some of us met, with a degree possess a sensitivity to be envied. Our Pre-Purim fun day was a of relief, and quietly applauded some six hundred students who, case in point. I need to be cautious in order to guard anonymity, in one beautiful moment, showed us their true colours. but anyone who was in the High School Assembly will know what In this month of Adar, when we have already learnt of tragedy I mean. There was an air of frivolity, a healthy sparring between in Eretz Yisroel, let us increase our ‘Achdus’ and ‘Chessed’ and teachers and pupils, but an equally strong sense of respect on follow the example that our students have shown us, through each side. The fun had started and the Music Department’s their heightened sensitivity. I wish you all a healthy, happy break giant gong was ready to ‘gong out’ those who dared to stand and look forward to Term 2 which I hope will be one fi lled with in front of the school and accept the Principal’s ‘Minute-with- much Simcha. the-Doc’ challenge. There was the expected laughter and banter. And then that magical moment came: some unexpected Dr Leon Bernstein – College Principal Meat Day Primary, Middle and High School students tucked into pies and sausage rolls on ‘Meat Day’ – a charity event organised to raise money for the SMILE Foundation which focuses on rare childhood diseases, supports Australian medical research and provides fi nancial assistance to those affl icted by disease. The students raised $1300 for this worthwhile cause.

2 Masterfi le – your link to the College Computer Network Have you heard your children talking about our new Portal? particular year group such as excursion details, permission No – it’s nothing to do with Star Trek! It is, in fact, a new and notes, and so on. exciting initiative which allows parents and students to log in to Currently, the Portal is being used by students in Middle and the Moriah Computer Network from home. High School. The intention is for Primary School students to be The new Portal is now being used in many classes. Students gradually brought on-line. can access the Portal from any computer – within and outside To access the portal, use the link: the College. Teachers have loaded tasks, worksheets, and http://portal.moriah.nsw.edu.au/masterfi le6 resources onto the system and this allows parents and Each child has a login and password. If they are in Year 6 or 7, students to access important information from the College these details can be found on a sticker on the inside front page and from home. of their diary. This will help students who are absent from a particular class, Once logged in to Masterfi le, click on Community, click on as they are now able to pick up any worksheets or look at Moriah Family then click on the relevant year group and the resources for that lesson from home (or from anywhere where documents that have been loaded for that year group will be there is Internet access). accessible for download, simply by clicking on the document In addition, the College has loaded a number of important name. documents onto the system that parents will fi nd useful. This Parents should check their child’s year group area regularly to includes assessment calendars, notices of relevance to a ensure that they don’t miss any important information.

Saying Sorry The live broadcast of the Historic apology to Indigenous Australians by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on ‘Sorry Day’ was watched by all Middle and High School students in the Moshe Triguboff Auditorim.

Right: High and Middle School students at the Sorry Day Assembly

MORIAH WAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE ASSOCIATION (ACN 000 049 383) THE MORIAH WAR MEMORIAL JEWISH COLLEGE ASSOCIATION LIMITED (ACN 003 214 560) – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS –

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meetings of Moriah Nomination forms and Membership Application forms are available from War Memorial College Association and The Moriah War Memorial Jewish the College offi ce. Properly executed Nomination forms and Membership College Association Limited (“the Associations”) will be held at Moriah Application forms must be returned to the Associations at the College offi ce. College in the Drama Theatre, Queens Park Road, Bondi Junction on A member entitled to attend and vote is entitled to appoint a proxy to Tuesday, 20 May 2008 at 8.00pm attend and vote instead of the member. A proxy must be a member of the Nominations are hereby called for the positions of President, two Associations. A proxy form is available at the College offi ce and can either be Vice Presidents, Honorary Treasurer and ten members of the Board of collected in person or may be requested in writing, by the member so entitled Management of the Associations for the ensuing year. to vote, and the proxy form must be deposited at the College offi ce during Nominations closed at 4.00pm Friday, 11 April 2008. offi ce hours and at other times in the letter box situated in York Road no later than 8.00pm Sunday, 18 May 2008. The Registration of new Members of the Associations will close at 4.00pm Wednesday, 7 May 2008. A list of candidates will be sent to members as soon as possible after the closing date for nominations. Membership applications received by that time and date will be entered on the Register prior to the Annual General Meetings if approved by the By Order of the Board Board of Management and the requisite fee has been paid. MARK ROHALD, Honorary Secretary

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Winning in the Water

Two separate Swimming Carnivals were enjoyed by Moriah Students. The Primary School event was held at the Des Renford Aquatic Centre while the combined Middle and High School Carnival was contested at the Drummoyne Swim Centre. Akiva was victorious at both events with Hillel, Herzl and then Ezra close behind. Mazal Tov to the Age Champions from the Middle and High School Carnival: 11 Years – Talia Berman and David Bassin 12 Years – Lauren Klimt and Adam Senecky 13 Years – Rachel Jablonka (also Girls’ Middle School Champion) and Justin Malek 14 Years – Tara Lobelson and Anthony Glick (also Boys’ Middle School Champion) 15 Years – Michelle Brown and Matthew Levy 16 Years – Natasha Ryba and Paul Khodor/Aaron Muller 17 Years/18 Years – Sara Gentin and Brett Rosenberg (also Girls’ and Boys’ High School Champions) Sara Gentin broke two records: 17 Years 50m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke. Of the students who subsequently swam at the CDSSA Carnival, 17 were invited for selection in the CDSSA Representative team for AICES. Mazal Tov also to the Age Champions from the Primary School Carnival: 8 Years – Isaac Cremer and Jamie Herman/Jemma Resnick 9 Years – Ben Dalley and Gabriella Cremer 10 Years – Jake Berman and Talia Klimt 11 Years – Michael McCarthy and Tahli Hendler 4 5 MORIAH COLLEGE

New Parents Dinner

A record 135 guests attended the annual dinner for parents who are new to Moriah College. Board members, senior staff and members of the P&F were on hand to welcome the new parents to the Moriah Family. During cocktails, entertainment was provided by the Moriah College Brass Ensemble and the ‘Dynamites’ – a Junior Brass Ensemble made up of Year 5 students. Rachel Levy, a Year 12 student, gave an inspirational account of her years at Moriah and the parents also heard from Michele Silver, Megan Milner, Yvonne Coburn and Lisa Plit College President, Mark Schneider; College Principal, Dr Leon Bernstein; P&F President, Arlene Mazabow and Board Member, Tara Ende.

Danny Charles, Mark Deutsch, Daniel Zines and Edward Geller

Alina Zeldovich, Cathy Roberts and Ella Charles

Preschools Director Cathy Milwidsky with Ariane Schneider Middle School Head of Student Welfare with Lauren and Richard Lorge

Board Member Jonathan Caplan, with David and Ella Barak Head of Middle School Jeff Cohen with Yael and David Basserabie

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HSC Results Mazal Tov to the Class of 2007 – once again, Moriah students performed exceptionally well, with outstanding results in the Higher School Certifi cate. Over 50% of our students were awarded marks which placed them in the top 10% of all students in New South Wales – an incredible achievement! Even more impressive is that 30% of our students received marks which placed them in the top 5% of all students in the “All-Rounders” list for scoring over 90 in at least 10 units of State! study: Special mention to the fi ve students who topped the State in Alexander Baroukh, Alex Borowsky, Samantha Feitelson, English and Hebrew: Nicole Goldberg, Elliot Midalia, Jordan Mundell, Jonathan Alex Borowsky – Extension 2 English and Advanced English Nurick, David Seidler, Daniel Shand, David Shuvalov, Jordana David Seidler – Extension 1 English Speiser, Simon Weinstock and Tali Zeloof. Jonathan Wermut – Classical Hebrew Continuers Moriah students also excelled in the Visual and Performing Lara Nurick – Hebrew Continuers Arts which includes the Extension 2 English project: Jonathan Nurick – Classical Hebrew Extension 1 • Extension 2 English Young Writers’ Showcase: This is the most number of fi rst places awarded to any school * Alex Borowsky – selected in NSW. * Samantha Feitelson – shortlisted It is an outstanding achievement to have ‘scooped the • Encore: pool’ in both English and Hebrew, and we acknowledge the * Leeran Gold – Clarinet and Tape – selected tremendous effort of our very talented pupils and also the vital * Ellen Lee – Music 2 Musicology Essay identifi ed as contribution of our dedicated teachers. exemplary and listed on the Honour Roll in the Of the 165 Moriah HSC students who received a UAI, Alex Encore Program Borowsky scored a perfect 100 and several students gained * Zac Schwartz – composition “Eternity’s End” a score of 99 or over, placing them in the top 1% of the State. - nominated They include: David Seidler (99.95), Samantha Feitelson (99.9), • On Stage: Jonathan Nurick (99.7), David Shuvalov (99.6), Tali Zeloof * Lauren Shmueli – for Costume Design in Drama (99.45), Nicole Goldberg (99.35) and Ruth Mierowsky (99.25). - selected Moriah had 343 Hits from 122 students on the HSC Honour * Alex Borowsky – Drama Script short listed for the highly Roll, while 13 Moriah students were listed on the prestigious prestigious STC Young Playwright’s Award * Year 12 Drama Group: Tali Zeloof, Lara Fraser, Kira Brandt, Tami Weiser “Bridal Boot Camp” – nominated • Art Express: * Daniel Munitz, Tali Zeloof, Cassie Wainer, Irit Pollak and Cayley Meyer – all nominated Mazal Tov once more to all the students and their teachers!

2007 School Certifi cate Results We congratulate Year 10 on another year of fi ne results in the external In English Literacy, 64.44% of Moriah students scored in the top two School Certifi cate Examinations run by the Board of Studies. The results bands compared to the State Average of 33.59%. Sixteen students had in Australian Geography, Australian History, English Literacy, Mathematics, a mark over 90 putting them in the top band with Tal Chodos and Galit Science and Computing Skills are outlined below and demonstrate how Jones scoring the highest mark for Moriah of 96. academically strong this year group is. In Mathematics, 34% of Moriah students were placed in the top two Special mention must be made of Daniel Cohn and David Hazan who bands compared with the State Average of 21.65%. Fourteen students were the only students to score above 90 in at least fi ve of the six had a mark over 90 putting them in the top band. Talia Mowszowski was external tests conducted by the Board of Studies. Moriah’s top with a mark of 97. In Australian Geography, 48.14% of Moriah Students were in the top two In Science, 40.73% of Moriah students scored in the top two bands bands compared to the State Average of 32.65%. Four students had a compared with the State Average of 27.08%. Seven students had a mark mark over 90 putting them in the top band with Adam Elliott and Amy over 90 putting them in the top band, with Daniel Berger and Joshua Sentis scoring Moriah’s top score of 92. Gottlieb scoring Moriah’s highest mark of 92 in this subject. In Australian History, 38.14% of Moriah students were in the top two In the Computing Skills Test, an impressive 85.18% were graded as bands compared to the State Average of 24.65%. Seven students had a Highly Competent against the State Average of 58.06%, a tribute to the mark over 90 putting them in the top band. Daniel Cohn top scored for cross curriculum approach to the integration of technology that Moriah Moriah with a mark of 98. has taken. Judah Caplan was Moriah’s top scorer with an amazing mark of 99.

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IST After an intensive pre-program briefi ng the group had a gentle introduction to the Shoah in Prague and from there spent For the fi rst time, Moriah Year 10 students participating in several intense days in Poland visiting places of such sorrow the Israel Study Tour began their journey with a pilgrimage to as the Camps of Birkenau, Auschwitz, Plashow, Treblinka Europe, visiting Prague and travelling extensively throughout and Majdanek. Poland to places once so full of Jewish life. The three-week tour of Israel that followed was pure This voyage was an incredible supplement to the year group’s celebration and after a series of sessions to process their learning of the Holocaust which had been the focus of their experiences, the group toured Israel from Eilat in the South Jewish History studies. to the border in the north.

Madrich Benjy Levy on guitar while the group prays in Poland A note from Grandmother is placed on the tracks at the site of Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland Clean Up Israel Moriah College students participated in the inaugural Clean Up Israel, Australian function at Central Synagogue. Over 100 members of Sydney’s Jewish Community attended the event, with guest speaker Ian Kiernan AO, who is chairman and founder of Clean up Australia and Clean Up the World. The group heard from Phillip Foxman, Australian-based founder and president of Clean up Israel who spoke about how he established the program following the Maccabiah Bridge tragedy.

Banana Boat riding in Eilat

8 Camp Sababa A team of staff members from both Masada and Moriah Colleges spent eight months planning for Camp Sababa to ensure appropriate activities for the children, to have kosher meals and to incorporate a Jewish fl avour into the camp. Over the four days, several sessions were run by volunteer staff members including drama, music and craft workshops. The Fire Brigade and swimming were the most popular activities although, traveling around in the golf carts was also very high on the list of favourite things to do! For the families of the children who attended the camp, the four days gave them some much needed respite – and for the students who gave up part of their summer holiday, the benefi ts were intangible. Here’s what two of them had to say about the experience: “For us companions, a more meaningful and exhilarating way to spend the beginning of the holidays can’t be found anywhere else. It’s not often young adults get to feel completely selfl ess and humbled. From the moment we woke up to the moment the kids went to sleep we were engaged in the most inspiring experience. We were all prepared thoroughly for the camp, with special training days beforehand so that each companion was informed about our specifi c camper’s special needs.” Steven Gluckman “I never took a break from Sarah because I didn’t want to miss a moment of our shared experience. I wanted to live life through her eyes, laugh with her and feel with her. When Sarah would wake up I would call out her name and she would come running into my bed and give me a big kiss. She was affectionate, trusting, loyal and fun loving and I couldn’t take my eyes off her. ...I am in awe of these kids and their parents and now realise that I have gained much more than I have given.” Vanessa Border

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Sports Shopping with a Difference Shorts BASKETBALL Mazal Tov to the following six students who were chosen to represent CDSSA at the AICES Basketball Championships: Mila Taylor, Jessica Fuchs, Danielle Abel, Ashleigh Ehrenfeld, Dean Marco and Joshua Grossman TENNIS Five Moriah students competed in the AICES Tennis Tournament at Concord – Gavin Levy, James Israel and Brett Rosenberg (Year 11), Ben Sofaer (Year 9) Year 9 Commerce students visited Westfi eld Bondi Junction to investigate a regional and Romy Ehrlich (Year 8). shopping centre as part of their Consumer Choice Topic. They learnt a range of Gavin Levy and James Israel played marketing and selling techniques in order to make them wiser consumers. each other in the semi fi nals with Gavin withdrawing because of an elbow injury. James went on to win the fi nal Domestic Violence Seminar convincingly 6-1. Moriah’s Year 10 students participated in a Healthy Relationship workshop facilitated Romy Ehrlich played with an injury by US-based expert on domestic violence, Deborah Rosenbloom. The workshop throughout the tournament, however is part of JewishCare’s Open Closed Doors project. It introduces students to the she managed to reach the fi nals concept of unhealthy relationships and explores domestic abuse issues through fi nishing the match 3 games to 6. guided discussions, text studies and role play. From these results Gavin and James went on to play at the Kings School, Parramatta in the CIS Tournament and Romy at PLC at Pymble. Gavin was then selected for the CIS team to play at the All Schools Tournament “Pizzey” State trials in Wollongong. GOLF Congratulations to Jason Rubenstein (Year 12) who will play in the NSW All Schools Golf Tournament at New Brighton Golf Course in May. Jason’s selection is a result of his success at the CIS tournament, which was held at Windsor Golf Club. Facilitator Deborah Students participated in role-playing sessions during the workshop Rosenbloom

They Heard it on the Grapevine

Year 12 Geography students visited the Hunter Valley this term to study an economic enterprise of viticulture and winemaking. They visited several vineyards to learn about how grapes are imported into the factories, where they come from, how they are fermented and the primary stages of wine production.

10 Torah Visitors to the College Latte and Learning Our students were treated to visits from Rabbi Peretz Segal, was the scholar High School and Middle School several inspirational speakers in Term 1. in residence at Kehillat Moriah over one students were introduced to a new Rabbi Paysach Krohn – one of the Shabbat in Feburary. Rabbi Segal is a weekly event in Term 1 – Latte and most dynamic and sought-after speakers highly respected young dynamic Torah Learning. An impressive array of in the Jewish World has delivered his Scholar who has been living and learning presenters including Madrichim inspirational lectures in cities across North in Israel for the past 20 years. and our Sheirut Leumi girls covered America, Israel, Europe and South Africa. Year 10 and 11 students and members a variety of interesting topics, all He is the author of the popular, best of the Student Leadership body had the accompanied by litres of iced selling Maggid series of books and is a privilege of listening to Danny Mervis, coffee! fi fth generation mohel. born in Dublin and currently serving in Rabbi Krohn was hosted by the College his fi nal year of the Hesder program at at Tefi llah Shleymah, where he addressed Yeshivat Har Etzion, he serves in the IDF the students with an inspirational Rabbinate in the Department of Torah message. He then spoke to the Year 8 Ethics for Warfare. and High School students enthralling Danny spoke to the students on how to them with stories and anecdotes. achieve happiness, and to the Leadership Rabbi Shalom Hammer – author, body about models of Jewish leadership speaker and teacher delivered an inspiring and hadracha. He is an international lecture at a High School assembly about speaker who has spoken throughout the concept of simcha – happiness. He Europe, Israel, South Africa and now then addressed a group of students about Australia. the importance of Israel.

Rabbi Paysach Krohn with College Principal Dr Leon Bernstein Danny Mervis talks to High School students Alternative Swimming Carnivals This year, College Rabbi Aryeh Solomon delivered by Rabbi Michael Gourarie of Danny Mervis of the Israel Defence organised a “fi rst” for the College. There the Shteibl on the “obligation to hear Force’s Rabbinate’s Department of was not just one, but two “alternate the Megilla on both the night and day Torah Ethics for Warfare. Following programs” for over fi fty students of of Purim.” The students then enjoyed recess, David Klahr shared insights the High and Middle School who, for another in-depth Shiur on the affi xing into “The Turn-about in the Purim genuine Halachic reasons, did not of the Mezuza with Rabbi Sholom Story”. Students then enjoyed an hour participate in the combined 2008 High Silberberg. After lunch they experienced of swimming and following lunch, School and Middle School Swimming “Chavrusa” learning with the yeshiva Director of Informal Jewish Education, Carnival. An advanced program for bochurim of the Tzemach Tzedek David Shaw spoke about “The Most highly-motivated students of Years 11 Synagogue on laws of not mixing milk Holy Object in Judaism-You!” The and 12 who wanted an intensive day of and meat. This program concluded with day concluded with Rabbi Smukler’s Torah learning was overseen by Rabbi Mincha. presentation of an all-new virtual Solomon while a program for students Students participating in the on- Mishnaic tour of the Beit Hamikdash. of Middle School and Years 9-10 was campus program, following Tefi lla, Rabbi Solomon reported that both overseen by Rabbi Yehoshua Smukler. enjoyed a Shiur by Rabbi Isacowitz groups of students expressed The senior group of students started on “Re-Acceptance of the Torah on appreciation for what they found to be a their program with Shacharit followed Purim.” This was followed by a Shiur most intellectually-stimulating program by breakfast and an in-depth Shiur on “Experiencing Joy” by visiting Rabbi of Shiurim.

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Burma Collection Drive

Last Year, the Social Action committee invited Dr Geoff Cohn, a consultant Eye Specialist in private practice in Sydney and a lecturer at UNSW, to address Moriah students.

Early in his career Dr Cohn developed an interest in helping people in less privileged countries where many had treatable causes of blindness but no access to medical care. For the past 20 years, Dr Cohn has taken volunteer teams of doctors and nurses to India, Indonesia, Cambodia and Burma.

Early in Term 1, Social Action Captains Cayley Cohn and Ashleigh Levett spearheaded a drive, asking students to collect wearable old clothes, books, text books or even laptops in working condition and bring them to school. All the items donated are being sent by Dr Cohn and Rotary to Burma.

Kol Hakavod to all involved in this worthwhile project. Prize Giving

Held at the very end of the academic year, the High School Prize Giving was a night of reminiscing and celebrating the challenges and successes of 2007.

While many academic, sporting and music awards were handed out, each Year 10 student was acknowledged for the milestone of completing the School Certifi cate.

The Guest of Honour was Board member Yvonne Coburn who spoke to the students from her international background in Executive Search & Leadership consulting.

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Celebrating Middle School Success Always a much anticipated event on 1 the Middle School calendar – the 2007 Prize Afternoon was an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of all Middle School students to the success of the school year.

The guest of honour was former Acting Head of Middle School, Etta Melman who endeared herself to students and staff during her time in the position and took the opportunity to say a fi nal farewell to parents and friends.

Adding to the fun was the showing of four video presentations created entirely by the Middle School students themselves and, the traditional announcement of the Middle School Year 8 Leaders for the forthcoming year.

1. Entertainment from the Junior Jazz Ensemble

Leadership Team 2008 Members of the 2008 Middle School Leadership Team Following an extensive leadership Ezra – Candice Sesel and Committee Members: process the following students have Moshe Wakil Shoshana Berger and been elected to leadership positions in Herzl – Courtney Krok and Ethan Singer (Year 6), Jake Bloom the Middle School for 2008. Anthony Glick and Elad Stephenson (Year 7) SRC Leaders – Jessie Goldberg and Hillel – Terri Maister and Social Action: Zachary Wolff Matthew Rosenberg Romy Gelber and Sam Goldberg SRC Assistant Leaders – Tara House Convenors: Committee Members: Lobelson and Dylan Basger Talent Quest – Pascale Greenberg Jodie Rosenberg and Romy Sher SRC Committee: (Akiva), Stephanie Blank (Ezra), (Year 6), Danielle Herman and Demi Chilchick, Jake Flax, Claudia Harry Staub (Herzl), Lauren Gam (Hillel) Sarah Katz (Year 7) Jankelow and Aaron Stern (Year 6); Sport – Kasey Hurvitz (Akiva), Marc Charity: Emma Gold, Gila Rudansky, Jack Abrams (Ezra), Joshua Shubitz (Herzl), Phoebe Port and Carli Saber Symonds and Jordana Veis (Year 7) David Mansberg (Hillel) Committee Members: Sports Leaders – Kelsey Proskewitz PR – Orli Winton (Akiva), Daniel Emma Finkelstein and Lauren Klimt and Jacob Isman Solomons (Ezra), Gabi Katz (Herzl), (Year 6), Gabriella Bolel and House Leaders: Samantha Hurvitz (Hillel) Ilana Gottlieb (Year 7) Akiva – Georgia Cohen and Jewish Life and Zionism: Dylan Blumberg Noam Hayman and Nicole Phillips 13 MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 6 Survivor Challenge Year 6 students spent a day at The fi ve Year 6 classes became fi ve It was an opportunity for the newest Nielsen Park competing in challenges teams – complete with war paint and Middle School recruits to build and activities related to the topic of outfi ts in their team colour and chanting new friendships and get to know ‘Survival’ – a theme running through their team war cries. their teachers in a creative and fun Year 6 units of study in Novel, The Year 8 Leadership Team came along environment. Science, History and Geography. to help facilitate the activities.

Members of the Pink Team on the warpath! The Black Team guide a team member through the spider web challenge

Courage to Care

Students in Year 8 and Year 6 visited ‘Courage to Care’ – a travelling exhibition which has been developed by B’nai B’rith, designed to convey a message of communal tolerance and living in harmony. The exhibition emphasises the importance of standing up against racism and persecution by focusing on rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust. The students were led through the exhibition by a volunteer, who shared her story of survival during the Holocaust.

A Survivor Volunteer guides the Year 6 students through the exhibits

HICES Maths Tournament Congratulations to four Middle School students – Zachary Wolff, Romy Ehrlich, Elise Kempler and Ariella Naumburger – who represented Moriah in the 2007 HICES Mathematics Tournament, which was held at the end of the year, at St. Paul’s Grammar, Cranebrook. This competition, which brought together 23 schools from areas as far away as Orange and Newcastle, has been a regular annual event on the Moriah calendar. Our students performed very well and placed third amongst some very stiff competition. 14 Year 7 Orientation Camp Science Action The much anticipated Year 7 Orientation Camp was a huge success. Held at the NSW Deparment of Sport and Recreation’s facility at Narrabeen, the students enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities including canoeing and bushwalking. With many new students joining Moriah in Year 7, it was a great opportunity for bonding as a year group, establishing new friendships and working together. The Year 12 Leadership Team organised a program of Personal Development

Year 8 students explored ‘States of Matter’ during a CSIRO hands-on Science Workshop. Earlier, the CSIRO visitors had our Year 10 Science Honours Class and our Year 11 and Year 12 Chemistry students enthralled with their ‘Cool Chemistry’ show.

Exploring Shark Island

A Timely Gift

A beautiful new clock is now on display in the Middle Year 7 Geography students spent a day on Shark Island to School building, thanks to the 2007 Year 8 students. study the physical and human features of the island. The The clock was a gift to the Middle School from the year students completed fi eld sketches, learnt how to measure group as they made the transition from Middle School to bearings and collected data on the weather and water quality High School students. at the island.

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Parent Support Group Coordinator, Eli Lees was the Guest of Honour at the Year 3 event, presenting individual awards Prize for academic efforts, sport, contribution to College life, instrumental participation and community services. The Training Band delighted the audience with their repertoire. Giving At the Year 4 and 5 evening, pioneer of the Primary School Special Needs Program, Linda Salamon was the Guest of An afternoon celebration for Year 3 students and an evening Honour, while musical performances from each of the year event for Years 4 and 5 were held at the end of 2007. groups were a highlight. College Principal Dr Leon Bernstein, College President Mark At the end of each Prize Giving, a cheque was presented Schneider and Primary School Principal Donna Delbaere to the Jewish Communal Appeal, representing funds raised addressed both functions acknowledging the valuable by Primary School students throughout the year. The JCA contributions of each child and of the Primary School staff generously doubles this amount and donates it back to members to creating a successful year. the College.

16 Welcome to the Class of 2020! There were smiles all round – and perhaps just a few tears, but mainly from the mums! – as our youngest students started their school careers at Queens Park. All the Year T students were very excited to explore their classrooms, get to know their teachers and make new friends.

Learning about Sight Chess Fun As part of the Science and Technology Separate chess fun days were held for students in Years 3-5 and in Years T-2 under unit – A Sense of Direction, Ginette the watchful eye of Chess Master Vladimir Feldman. Matalon who is sight-impaired spoke As well as being a stimulating day of strategic thinking, the fun days were a platform to the Year 1 classes. She explained from which to choose Moriah’s competitors in this year’s NSW Junior Chess League how she lost her sight and showed the Competition. children the many different devices that help her each day. The children were fascinated to hear her talking clock, the talking books and The Jewish News on a cassette which she said is delivered to her every week. They were also shown the two different walking canes used by sight-impaired people and Ginette concluded with a cooking story in which she highlighted how the four other senses help her to bake the perfect biscuits.

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Festival of the Senses! Year 1 students invited family members to their classrooms to celebrate a Festival of the Senses. They explored the senses of taste and smell by making fairy bread and vegemite sandwiches to distinguish salty from sweet. They used the sense of touch to design and make pictures with materials of different textures. They used their listening skills to identify secret sounds and they used their sight to appreciate everything around them!

The traditional party to mark the end of Primary School is an event much anticipated by each Year 5 group – and last year was no exception. Each Farewell to student was presented with a ‘graduation’ certifi cate and a gift sponsored by the P&F. The students were also presented with the artwork they had created at their interview with Primary School Principal Donna Delbaere just before starting Year K. There was lots of dancing, a delicious dinner and amusing Year 5 speeches from the Year 5 teachers.

BandagedBandaged Bearr Day Students in Years T-2 supported Bandaged Bear Day with a Teddy Bears’ Picnic.DurinPicnic.Duringg the week, the students had the opportunity to purchase BandaBandagedged Bears, Notepad with pens and Hacky Sacks in support of this day. Bandaged Bear, the mascot of The CChildren’shildren’s Hospital at Westmead,Westmead, iiss a symsymbolbol thatthat stands for a caringcaring environment,environment, providingproviding specialistspecialist memedicaldical care toto the children of NSWNSW andand their families. Moriah CollegeCollege proudly supports BandagedBandaged Bear day annually.annually.

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Making Soap

Our Preschoolers at the Mt Zion Rabinovitch Campus enjoyed a fun morning making soap with Shoshana Eisner. They used ‘magic’ to change the colour of the soap and make it smell like lollies. The children designed their own labels and made ‘handbags’ to take their soaps home.

Kippah The new Preschool year started with excitement – especially for the boys – as they were all issued with a smart, new Moriah Preschool denim kippah! For the middle of the year, the boys will have a new white kippah for the special kabbalat shabbat presentations they will enjoy with their parents. Crazy Days! Our Preschoolers held ‘Crazy Days’ to show their support for two very worthwhile charities. On Crazy Sunglasses day, tzedakah was collected to donate to the ICEE Sunnies For Sight Day. The children all made crazy sunglasses and through many classroom discussions, the teachers hope to raise awareness of how important it is to care for our eyes.

Preschoolers modelling their crazy creations 19 PRESCHOOL

A New Look for the Place where it all Began

The buildings in which Moriah College fi rst started over 50 inside, and out into the playground. A library has been added, years ago, underwent an extensive renovation over the summer that doubles as a music room while the landscaped adventure holidays. playground includes a combination of climbing equipment, herb and sensory gardens, a sandpit, open gross-motor areas, The Shya Redelman Campus on Glenayr Avenue now boasts and well appointed benches and viewing spots for teachers beautifully renovated classrooms with light, bright craft centres and children. and air-conditioning throughout. The new kitchen has a viewing window so that the children can safely watch their teachers The new facilities are already a hit with parents, students and cooking and preparing food and the new bathrooms lead both teachers alike.

Enjoying the new ‘home corner’ Preschools Director Cathy Milwidsky looking through from the new kitchen into the classrooms

The Preschoolers are enjoying spatious, well-appointed play areas The new playground

Open Wide

One of our Preschool classes enjoyed a visit from the Dentist. Dr Simon Briggs came to talk to the children about caring for their teeth and healthy eating. Here, he demonstrates how the dentist checks our teeth.

20 KEHILLAT MORIAH

Torah Thought by College Rabbi Dr Aryeh Solomon One of the most signifi cant lessons of liberated, and a nation who not long the liberation from Egypt, to strive after the festival of Pesach is that the Jew has ago were slaves, left the land “with freedom, boldly (“with an outstretched the capacity, even within a short space an outstretched arm” and “with great arm”) and with a total commitment (“with of time, to transform him or herself from wealth”. great wealth”) to become “a kingdom of one extreme to another. priests and a holy nation” by accepting And their spiritual liberation was equally the life of Torah “as in the days of your The Torah and the Rabbis graphically dramatic. They had reached the ‘forty- liberation from Egypt”. Despair belongs describe the extent of the enslavement ninth stage of impurity’, to the point to those who see with human eyes, not of the Israelites in Egypt, and the of idolatry. And then – they saw G-d to those who see with the eye of faith. spiritual depths to which they had sunk. revealed in the fullness of His glory. A They were slaves in a country from few weeks later they stood at the foot of There must be no pause nor hesitation which none could escape. They were Mount Sinai, at the apex of holiness and on this road; no resting satisfi ed with under the power of a Pharaoh who had prophecy and heard G-d saying to each what has already been accomplished. bathed in the blood of Jewish children. of them, without any intermediary: “I am One must press on unrelenting until one They were destitute, broken in body the Lord, thy G-d”. experiences the call: “I am the Lord, thy and spirit by the lowest kind of forced G-d”… From this it follows that no matter where labour. And then, suddenly, Pharaoh’s a Jew stands on the ladder to perfection, Wishing Chag Pesach Kasher power was broken, the whole people the call comes every day to remember V’Sameach

Purim at Kehillat Moriah Dozens of children enjoyed Uncle Velvel’s Purim Spectacular and the reading of the Megillah in Moriah’s Hugo Lowy Synagogue. They exchanged mishloach manot and devoured boxes of delicious hamentaschen!

Enjoying Uncle Velvel’s Purim show Queen Esther

College Rabbi Dr Aryeh Solomon with Rebbetzin Edna Solomon and their son 21 YEDID-ALUMNI

Meanwhile she was also applying herself diligently to her school studies. Steph went right through Moriah from Report Card Kindergarten to Year 12 where she met her best friends with whom she’s still in regular contact.

Name: Stephanie Golman Her top and favourite subject was “Studies of Religion” given by Mrs Kahan. Steph also fondly remembers her drama teacher Moriah Class of 2006 Miss Edwards “who took time out in her work to help all the Professions: Dancer, Journalism students” and with whom she credits for giving her a feel for student at the University of Technology character which has proven to be an important interpretative tool in her dance routines. Most people would have seen Stephanie (“Steph”) grace our TV Steph manages to juggle dancing training and performing screens recently starring in “So You with her media studies as well as working. Not surprisingly Think You Can Dance – Australia”. her advice to current students is “Try to balance both your Against fi erce competition from academic and other interests; don’t let go of your passion and thousands of young Australians she achieved a placing in the work hard – you can do both!” As she has so ably proven! top 8 female fi nalists in Australia.

As a result, she fi elded very strong media interest – 57 radio interviews in the week she left the show! Have you started planning?

Starting dance class at six years old – initially in jazz and tap A reminder to members from the Class of 1998, 1988 and – she proceeded onto ballroom and latin which are where her 1978! This year is an important milestone for your Moriah passion lies, competing in these styles at eight years old. After memories – have you started thinking about a reunion yet? winning a scholarship to represent Australia at the British Open The Yedid-Alumni Association can help you plan your event. [email protected] in England when she was 15, she was sent to Asia to compete. Send an email to

Staying in touch with Past Students

Births Engagements • Rochelle (Cadry) and Gavin Solsky ’90, Ethan • Benjamin Melkman ’97 and Alexandra Damian • Tanya (Michaelis) and Francois Sarzin ’94, Rafaella Orli • Daniel David ’02 and Yvonne Tenne • Ronit (Zilberman) and Darren Conway ’94, Jonah Ashton • Jacqueline Haski ’98 and Daniel Lipshitz • Michal (Wizman) and Simon Wilkenfeld ’80, Mikayla Adiel • Jemma Lenn ’00 and Ricky Lopis • Naomi (Trayer) ’88 and Dave Stanton, Lucy Jane • Danielle Rubin and Kevin Immerman ’94 • Gabrielle (Wise) ’92 and Marc Bauer ’92, Zoe • Gabrielle Etkind ’02 and Anthony Hersch • Naomi (Eisenberg) ’96 and Alan Moss, Yonatan Arieh • Justin Doobov and Annaleise Fessel • Nicky (Golan) ’86 and Ariel Ende ’87, Noa-Rose • Francine Wright ’90 and Gordon Vegh • Tamara (Fettman) ’87 and Lloyd Gayst, Jeremy Jayden • Cara (Kuchar) ’00 and Haddon Suttner, Temima Hoda Marriages • Tammy (Eckowitz) ’95 and Jeremy Reid ’94, • David Vitek ’92 and Angela David Jamie Alexandra • Adam Grynberg ’91 and Nina Hofbauer • Popi and Wayne Kahn ’97, Shira • Sharon Gale ’01 and Andrew Gerber • Simon Nothman ’99 and Shimrit Chobotaro • Doron Sher ’85 and Taryn Polovin ’95

We would like to hear from anyone with information about past students. Please send your emails to [email protected] or phone Vivienne Radomsky on 9387 3555. (The greatest care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this information and any errors are regrettable)

22 YEDID-ALUMNI

Students enjoy the benefi ts of a Museum at school As of this year, students studying Year 7 History and processes involved in conducting oral history interviews and undertaking the Hans Kimmel project in Year 10 will participate give examples of how objects and documents can be used to in special classes at the Harold Nagley Moriah Heritage Centre, construct a historical narrative. linked directly to their topics of study. These activities, integrating the Heritage Centre into teaching Year 7 students learning about historical sources and the programs, are just the fi rst step in forging even closer ties concept of historical narratives will have the benefi t of visiting between the Heritage collection and the College curriculum. the Heritage Centre to see examples of historical sources Now in its initial development stage, the Heritage Centre’s of various kinds fi rst hand, as well as discussing how the interactive eLearning facility will be created in collaboration interpretation of these sources inform our understanding of with the College’s academic staff to allow students to access past events. the Centre’s collection, oral history recordings and audio-visual Students commencing their Hans Kimmel essays in Year 10 footage as part of their studies. will attend a special presentation in the Heritage Centre by For further information or to donate memorabilia to the Heritage curator Helena Robinson, who will discuss how museum Centre, please contact Helena Robinson by calling the College, collections are relevant to family history research, outline the or at [email protected]

Heritage Centre Curator Helena Robinson with Year 10 students. Former Principal Harold Nagley’s personal memorabilia on display at the Heritage Centre YMAAD – Yedid Moriah Alumni Association Directory Old collegians who haven’t already done so are encouraged If you want to re-connect with old collegians who have made to take a look at our networking directory. YMAAD can be aliyah, Yedid now has an informal liaison in Israel. David Hersch accessed simply by logging on to www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/ from the class of 1976 can be contacted via his email address; yedid, and alumni are encouraged to register their details and [email protected], or via the YMAAD business directory become members to gain the benefi ts of this site. where his Judaica shop “Ideas Creative” is located. Members of Yedid can post messages and photos on the Following the enthusiastic response to our last photo bulletin board, send messages to other members directly, and competition, Yedid will be running another one located in our search the entire alumni database. It will keep old collegians website at www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/yedid. The aim is to informed of school reunions and future events, as well as the recognise as many faces from two photographs. The winner births, engagements and marriages of alumni. is the fi rst correct entry with the most fi rst and last names Take a look at the growing number of professions, trades included. Print 35 have generously donated a wonderful and services now accessible through the YMAAD business Judaica hamper as a prize. directory. Details now available for listed businesses include If you are feeling a bit nostalgic and want to identify some old web pages and contact information. You can even send an friends, click onto ‘Help the Archivist’ located in our site to email directly from YMAAD to the company/person of interest. identify students from the 60’s and 70’s. Or you can go on-line shopping and purchase an extensive Watch for more information about the Yedid launch of its range of products from old school mates with businesses Professional Mentoring Network in the second half of 2008. located in Israel and other countries around the world. Why not add your details to this growing directory? For any other information regarding Yedid and YMAAD contact Kerri Adams on 9387 3555 or email [email protected] 23 PARENTS and FRIENDS

P & F Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Moriah College Parents’ and Friends’ Association will be held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting of Moriah War Memorial College Association and the Moriah War Memorial Jewish College Association on Tuesday 20 May 2008 commencing at 8.00pm. Nominations are called for the positions of President, Co-President, Vice-President and Treasurer. Nomination forms are available from the P&F Offi ce.

Our 9th Annual Golf Day will be held on Golf Day Wednesday 21 May at St Michael’s Golf Club. If you would like to sponsor this event, donate a prize, Coffee Club volunteer your time or join us for a fabulous day of golf, please do not hesitate to contact the P&F offi ce. Registration forms A Coffee Club was recently held for parents of students from will be sent out soon. Year T to Year 5. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to mingle and get to know each other. Lets Cook

The P&F has reprinted the popular recipe book ‘cooking@home’. It is available for $25.00 from the P&F offi ce and the Uniform Shop.

Shoshana Eisner and Kayley Whitmont

Michelle Albert, Daniella Stern, Liora Baron, Evy Royal and Naomi Fuzi

Tania Swider and Michelle Adler Dates to Remember Big Breakfast: Wednesday 2 July Spring Fair & HSC On Show: Sunday 24 August Tennis Day: Friday 31 October Bridge Morning: Wednesday 19 November Nicole Taitz, Daelene Kopelowitz and Philippa Metzger

Contact is produced by the Moriah College Development Offi ce with the aid of contributions and input from the Moriah Community. • Marketing and PR Development Manager: Brenda Jankelowitz • PR Coordinator: Yvette Sher • PR Assistant: Vivienne Radomsky • Photographic Contributors: Eva Blanket, Roxanne Dunkel, Julie Fisher, Ofer Levy, Nadine Saacks, Ingrid Shakenovsky, Martin James, staff members and parents • Graphic design, production and printing: Network Printing Studios 9662 4848 Moriah College: Queens Park Road, Bondi Junction, Sydney, Australia. Postal: PO Box 986, Bondi Junction, NSW 1355 Telephone: 02 9387 3555 Facsimile: 02 9387 3490 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.moriah.nsw.edu.au