The Year 4 students successfully completed a unit of work from the Torah program this term. At their siyum, they played bingo, matching and sequencing games using words they had studied and enjoyed some delicious treats. Kol hakavod, Year 4 students!  ...

Jewish Studies, Primary School

Shortly after the announcement of Dr Julie Harris as our incoming Principal for 2022, we sat down with her to find out a little more about her background and what she’s most looking forward to as her tenure approaches. When did you decide on a career in teaching and was there something that triggered this decision for you? Growing up, I planned to be a medical doctor or the c ...

Primary School, Secondary School, Early Learning, Humans of Carmel

For his Bar Mitzvah, Ehrel did it all! After leading PHC in joyous song for Kabbalat Shabbat, he also lained Rishon, Sheini, Maftir and Haftarah and then led Mussaf too! He is looking forward to helping his younger brothers prepare for their Bar Mitzvahs when their time comes.  Ehrel relaxes by playing the trumpet and piano. He enjoys playing both Jazz and classical music with ...

Bar and Bat Mitzvah News, Primary School

Carmel School is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Julie Harris as the new Principal, commencing in January 2022. This appointment follows an extensive search resulting in a very strong field of candidates from many of the leading independent schools in WA and Australia. Dr Harris will take over this leadership role from Mrs Shula Lazar, who has ably led the School for ...

From the Principal, Primary School, Secondary School, Parents News, Alumni

Wednesday 19 May is National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) which is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. N ...

Primary School

On Sunday 2 May the second 2021 Schools Chess League tournament (the Central Zonal) was held at Mount Lawley Primary School. Fifty-three players from 12 different schools participated, including Carmel, with the competition being very closely contested from both a school and individual player perspective. Mazal tov to Daniel L, who won the individual contest! His performance wa ...

Primary School

Our Year 1s have been investigating light. They explored ways light travels through objects and how they can mix colours to make new colours when they shine a torch onto them. In maths, they’ve been learning about patterns. This week, their investigation session focused on patterns and light. It’s a very exciting combination, igniting lots of curiosity. We can see those neurons ...

Primary School, Science and Technology

Our First Aiders have been busy learning about important (and sometimes lifesaving) first aid skills every Thursday after school under the watchful eye of Mrs Kezurer. They're eagerly awaiting a visit from St John Ambulance later in the year when they get to look inside a real ambulance! Log in to Facebook to see more photos of our First Aiders.  ...

Primary School

The Year 6 students enjoyed an interesting excursion to the WA Maritime Museum on Tuesday 4 May. The students investigated five migrant stories by acting as curators. They looked at objects that represented a migrant’s journey and decided which objects they would choose to display. They then went on a journey around the museum to discover the story of an Italian migrant to West ...

Primary School

On Wednesday 19 May some of our Year 5 and 6 students attended the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival held at Penrhos College and presented a song and dance representing our gratitude and thanks for all the good in our lives. Gratitude allows us to pause, notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted.   The students sang a song called Todah and danced to a fantas ...

Primary School, Arts