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It’s so hard to believe that another whole year has gone by. It feels like only yesterday that Mr Shadgett and I stood at the front gate in the sunshine and welcomed the students back after their long summer holiday, but here we are again with a series of ‘lasts’ – the last exams marked, the last board games at lunchtime, the last gate duty, the last article of the year … At th ...

Our Year 11 Shorashim travellers returned late on Tuesday evening last week, tired and happy to be home after the fabulous trip Mr Lawrence had organised for them. I understand Tasmania was beautiful and the conference with four other schools’ Jewish students in Sydney was a great learning experience. So much of what we do successfully hinges on connectedness and being able to ...

There is definitely an end of year feeling starting to creep in, as the weather warms up, the exam season is upon us and we experience the “last” of a number of activities for this year. As I write, the Year 11 students are enjoying their alternative Shorashim tour in Tasmania, the Year 12s are writing their final exams and the Year 10s have started their exam period, with Engl ...

Perseverance This week we saw the result of great perseverance. In 2002, I was lucky enough to teach the Year 5/6 L.E.A.P. class (Learning Enrichment Activities Program). It involved a small group of students and the exciting brief to challenge and enrich their learning with whatever projects we wanted to work on. Our ‘Playground Project’ was an authentic learning experience wi ...

It’s always a pleasure showing external people around the School and yesterday was no different, as the sun shone and during the various wanderings around the two campuses, I was able to take the time to step back and view just some of the things that our Carmel students were involved in. It made me very proud as well as grateful for what we enjoy at Carmel. Seeing what was go ...

Jessica Greenfeld, Carmel School Alumna and Dux of the Class of 2014 reflects on how the school’s nurturing environment, strong community, and emphasis on values provided her with a lasting foundation. Now living in Tel Aviv, Jessica shares insights into her journey since graduating from Carmel School. What did you enjoy most about attending Carmel?  What I loved most about ...

A valedictory is a farewell address. It enables us to say ‘goodbye’ to you as you leave Carmel School which, for many of you, has been the only school you’ve ever known. I am confident that your time here has been a time of learning. A time of asking curious questions, discovering passions and challenging yourselves, both academically and personally. A time of embracing new ex ...

With the end of term well within sight, it’s time for students and staff alike to plan how they will spend the two-week break. I find that if I am to make the most of my time away from school, I have to think ahead and make conscious decisions about what I’m going to do. As the weather warms up, there should be plenty of chances to spend time outdoors – something which I increa ...

To our dear Perth Jewish Community, As we approach Rosh Hashana this year, we are filled with sadness and angst for the events in Israel over the past year. Having been in Israel twice this year, I can testify to the remarkable strength and resilience of our people. Israelis not only carry on - they carry on in a constructive and positive way. Nevertheless, it is tough – tough ...

Volunteering I was lucky enough last week to be offered my first tour of Maurice Zeffert Home (MZH) by Sharon Cherny, the Wellbeing Manager. It’s only a short walk from my office so I didn’t get too wet in the rain, and I brought along Mr David Williams, our new Director of Communications and Enrolments. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I am now such a fan – it genuin ...