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Winter 2018/5778

FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL

MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL, JOHN HAMEY In his book, Politics of Hope, Lord Rabbi Sacks examines the deepening gap between the left and right of politics in Western democracies, and the rise of populist parties such as Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party. As he asserts, “the extremes are growing and the centre ground is being abandoned”. He speaks of this as the politics of anger and calls for a new kind of politics - the politics of hope. The starting point for this divide sits within the relationship between two institutions that dominate Western democracies, the state and the market. The state is us in our collective capacity. The market is us as individuals. The great debate has been about which is more effective in creating a better future. The left (Australian Labor Party) tends to favour the state. The right (Australian Liberal Party) tends to favour the market. However, Sacks suggests that this way of thinking leaves out something essential and he illustrates this through the following examples. Suppose there’s an organisation in which you have total power. One day you decide to share it with nine others. How much power do you have left? One-tenth of what you began with. Now suppose you have $1,000 and you decide to share that with nine other people. How much do you have left? A tenth of what you had before. That’s because in the short term, power and wealth are zero sum games. If I win, you lose. If you win, I lose. In zero sum games, the more we share, the less we have. That’s why politics and economics, the state and the market, are arenas of competition. They can be, in the very end, zero sum games – the collapse of the share markets in 1987 and 2007 poignantly demonstrate this. 2 Contact

But now suppose you decide to share with nine others not power or wealth but love, or friendship, or influence. How much do you have left? Not less. You have more; perhaps even 10 times more. That’s because love, friendship and influence are social goods, and social goods are nonzero-sum games. If I win, you also win. The more we share, the more we have. That’s because social goods are not about competition. They’re about co-operation. They are built on trust and loyalty. Friends are made by sharing friendships and sharing ourselves. They are win-win for all. Bullying, on the other hand, is a zero sum game. At face value, the bully wins, the victim loses. It is, ultimately, rooted in a competitive world view about who is strong and who is weak. Social goods sit within families, communities, neighbourhoods, schools, synagogues, churches, voluntary groups and the like. They foster cooperation, a little competition, but not one at the expense of the other. A society without co-operation, founded only in competition would be lonely, nasty, and fraught with conflict. If you look at the history of some of the “best of the best” from sport to research to politics to economics, you will find within those people a deep commitment to cooperate, mentor and learn from others – from Roger Federer to Warren Buffet to Professor Michelle Simmons, who was recently named Australian of the Year for her research into quantum physics at the University of NSW, and is considered one of the top scientists in the world likely to change the course of history. In all her speeches she talks about her team. To understand the difference between competition and cooperation we need to understand the difference between a contract and a covenant.

A contract is made between two or more individuals, each pursuing their own interest, coming together to make an exchange for mutual benefit. For instance, when I buy something from you, you give me the item or the service I want, and in exchange I pay you. That’s a commercial contract, and that’s what makes the market economy. Or, I pay taxes in return for the services provided by the government. That’s the social contract, and it creates the state we live in. But a covenant is different. The simplest example of a covenant is a marriage. Two people, each respecting the dignity and integrity of the other, come together in a bond of loyalty and trust, to share their lives, by pledging their faithfulness to one another to do together what neither can achieve alone. A contract is about interests, but a covenant is about identity. It’s about you and me coming together to form an “us.” In coming together at school, we come together in a covenantal way. While there is a contract between parents and the College in so much as they pay fees, that exchange is rooted in something far deeper than a commercial exchange. It is rooted in our purpose and mission “To make Jewish children proud of who they are and what they can achieve, and to inspire young people towards personal excellence, and to make a positive contribution to the world informed by the richness of their Jewish heritage”. We come together to form within our students a strong Jewish identity.

This relationship is covenantal as the College and parents come together in a spirit of partnership, trust, loyalty, shared purpose and mission bound to the common good, without transactions of wealth or power. It is covenantal as we help, care, love and support each other, go above and beyond for one another, and because we are part of the collective “us” we call the Moriah family. Or as Albert Einstein so eloquently said,

“A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labours of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving”. It is not a zero sum game; there are no winners and losers; only a collective striving for the same outcome. As we celebrate our College’s 75th anniversary, I think of the enormous

contributions made by the founders and staff members of Moriah over the years. It is thanks to their collaborative efforts that we go into our 75th year as a College with the humility of Einstein, knowing that our success depends on the labour of others, that we need to give in the same measure in which others give to us, and that our actions, good and bad, reverberate and affect the whole. May that reverberation be felt for the common good for many more years to come. Winter 2018-5778 3

MORIAH COLLEGE

PASSING THE PRESIDENTIAL BATON A changing of the guard - at a very special AGM

Our College community welcomes Stephen Jankelowitz as the new President of the Moriah Board of Directors. The appointment was made at the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM), at which Giora Friede stepped down from the role after serving 19 years on the Board, six as President (2012-2018). In his final address, Giora spoke passionately about the College, highlighting the many areas in which Moriah has excelled, including becoming a high performing sports school, offering dozens of global opportunities to our students, upgrades to our ICT infrastructure and major enrolment growth with several Primary School year groups at full capacity, and High School

enrolments at an unprecedented high soon to be at capacity. Stephen joined the Board in 2007 and has held the role of Deputy President since 2016. In acknowledging Giora's 19 years on the Board Stephen said: 'It has been his unwavering passion and commitment to the Moriah family and the community that held him here for that long. Giora's involvement has been characterised by passion, innovative ideas, strategic thinking and most valuable, his tireless efforts to continue ensuring the sustainability of our school.' At the same AGM, The Honourable Justice Stephen Rothman AM and Mark Schneider (both past Presidents), were elected as Life Patrons of the Company for their Signal Service to the College.

Moriah College President, Stephen Jankelowitz (third from left) with Past Presidents (L-R) Robert Goot AM, SC, Roger Kaye, Robert Gavshon, Giora Friede, Robert Simons OAM, The Honourable Justice Stephen Rothman AM and Mark Schneider.

MORIAH GOES SOLAR Moriah College is now well on its way to fulfilling its vision to becoming a completely Solar powered school With the help of the Solar my School program, we're now powering our school facilities with locally produced clean green energy from 344 solar panels - it’s the largest Solar Power System in the Waverley LGA! It started in 2017, when the College and Waverley Council sent Year 9 students to the Australian Youth Climate Coalition Summit where they participated in the Solar Buddy project, making lights to be sent to third world countries. This experience was instrumental in motivating those students to establish a Sustainability Committee to, amongst other goals, raise awareness about the importance of Moriah going solar. This year, a commitment from our College Leadership, the hard work of many individuals, and funding from the NSW Community Building Partnerships Grants 4 Contact

has made a switch to Solar at Moriah, a reality. ‘This accomplishment would not have been possible without the support, guidance and expertise of Waverley Council and the NSW Government Community Building Partnership Program as well as dedicated members of the College Board and Executive. It’s testament to what can be achieved through commitment, leadership and collaboration,’ says Coordinator of Sustainable Practice, Nicole Lewis. Solar My School is a Council program created to help local schools navigate a path to solar success. The motivation of the program is to help reduce environmental impact, and help schools cut energy expenses. From an educational perspective the program offers teachers and students the ability to engage in

real time learning by accessing live data from the solar panels, to be used in the classroom for analysis and discussion. ‘The solar power system benefits are really far reaching,’ says Nicole. We’re helping to reduce our carbon emissions as a school, as well as looking at gains financially. College Principal John Hamey adds that it’s important that we lead by example. ‘We’re showing a commitment to renewable energy because we’re trying to give our kids life lessons and empower them to take that message out into the community.’ Watch the video to see our incredible Solar installation: https://vimeo. com/263788460

PROUD TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER In 2017 we added the celebration of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) to our College calendar. This year, we've taken things a step further… 2

‘Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof – Justice, Justice you will pursue.’ (Devarim, Shoftim). The Torah tells us not to sit and wait for justice, but to actively seek it. That’s why, Moriah has made a formal commitment to reconciliation in the form of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The plan means that we have committed to promote recognition, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures. Across the school, the concept has been embedded into the curriculum wherever possible. ‘The RAP is a framework which helps us to implement more awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures,’ says Rachael Keenan, Primary School Teacher and Co-chair of Moriah’s RAP Committee. ‘The students have absolutely loved learning about another culture and have been so respectful and meaningfully engaged in the process.’ ‘We need to understand that we’re part of a broader humanity,’ adds Dean of Jewish Life & Learning, Rabbi Benji Levy. ‘The people who came here first, the indigenous people, have such an incredible heritage. There’s so much, in fact, that we share in common with them.’

Throughout the school year, our students participate in a variety of fun and engaging projects including artworks, stories, history and geography, to learn about the importance of reconciliation. Representatives from indigenous communities, such as Luke Carroll, an Australian Television and Film Actor, are invited to the school on a regular basis to help our students celebrate, value and include the wisdom and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into the learning and life of our college. ‘I think it’s extremely important for schools to learn about reconciliation,’ says Luke. ‘I was born and bred here in Gadigal country, which Moriah itself sits upon. To see the kids producing these works, the indigenous content on the wall and walking through the gates and seeing the Aboriginal flag flying is just a sight to behold. I go out to my communities and tell everybody about the amazing things that Moriah is doing as a school community and I’m very, very honoured to be a part of it.’

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WELLBEING

STUDENT WELLBEING AND INCLUSION Creating happier, healthier individuals

Our school’s wellbeing programs aim to enhance the social and emotional capabilities of our students in order to assist them in becoming better learners and healthier, happier individuals. In giving them the tools to be able to tackle tricky emotional and social issues they may face at school, we are equipping them with techniques they can use throughout their lives when facing stressors. We all know the importance of looking after our children’s physical health. And, as parents and educators, we also have an obligation to care for their social and emotional wellbeing. OUR WELLBEING PROGRAMS ‘The programs look at self-awareness, self-management, decision making and relationship skills,’ explains Mandy Meltz, Senior Wellbeing Coordinator. ‘The students have three mentor sessions a week, as well as three assemblies each term, where we bring in speakers who are experts in their field. The senior students also have an additional wellbeing session run by the PDHPE Department each week, where they can learn the practical components of what we are teaching them through channelling their energies and emotions into a physical activity.’ ‘Schools are places where cognitive learning has to take place and that has to be the foremost principal, and we know that positive wellbeing and social and emotional health are totally connected to achievement. We aim to teach the students how to put into practice those things that we know will assist them in their long-term mental health, and at the same time get the best out of their cognitive learning.’ INCLUSION We care about the wellbeing of all of our students. And one of our primary goals is to create a genuine sense of belonging within our school community. ‘We want to encourage our students to 6 Contact

really think about diversity and embrace the true meaning of the word chesed,’ says Marisa Zadro, Director of Learning Enhancement K-12. ‘We have introduced a number of initiatives to help educate our staff members and students about how they can help support students with diverse needs. These students represent the diversity of the population and the need for schools to be more open and flexible in seeing their ability and how they can contribute meaningfully to the College.’ ‘We look at specific types of disability which really impact social connections, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder,’ adds Family Liaison Officer, Amy Newsom. ‘We want to help students to see that there’s genuine value in being friends with people who are different from themselves.’ In the Primary School, there is a Lego Club, where students who might struggle to socialise in unstructured environments can come together and work as a team. Last year, the Student Inclusive Council was formed when a group of our Year 11 students came up with the idea of having 2

an Inclusion Bench in the High School playground as part of a House kindness project. This group of leaders invited Year 9 students to be part of the initiative. Now, the Inclusion Bench sits proudly in Moriah’s Diversity Garden, offering students a safe and welcoming space where they can interact with their peers and make friends; a place where everyone can belong. 1

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR MORIAH’S EDUCATORS KKL-JNF Educators Study Tour

Stepping out of the airport and onto Israeli soil earlier this year, 24 Moriah staff members embarked on the inaugural KKLJNF Educators Study Tour. The unique 10-day cultural experience provides Jewish and non-Jewish participants with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of environmental, educational and Zionist projects in Israel.

Our participants embraced the experience and came away with a sense of being more connected to Israel and Jewish culture. ‘The purpose of the visit was to send our teachers to Israel so that they could bring Israel back to our students,’ says Dean of Jewish Life & Learning, Rabbi Benji Levy. ‘Not only did the trip provide our educators with new information and practical

educational tools, it was a wonderful opportunity for staff to get to know each other better in an enriching shared experience.’ Throughout the trip, our educators explored KKL-JNF’s Land, Water, Forestation and Communal projects. They returned home bursting with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for the year ahead.

WHAT OUR EDUCATORS SAID Joseph Rimmer, Head of Design & Technology ‘This was my first trip to Israel and it was good to see the landscape and how people connect with it. The tour gives you a range of opportunities for ideas to bring back to the classroom. For example, seeing people sitting in the dark at a bus stop gave me the idea to do a project on bus stops in Israel, asking my students to think about the conditions there and how we can redesign the bus stops to make them better equipped to meet people’s needs. My students have also been designing Blue Boxes and looking at architectural drawings of the Misgav Educational Centre. The trip just sparked so many ideas for me. It really helped me to connect the subject I teach with the Jewish identity of my students.’ Tegan Partington, Primary School Teacher ‘One of the highlights was visiting a school in Sderot a few short metres from the Gaza strip. The determination of the Israeli people and the resilience they demonstrated left me thinking about how we can develop those same skills in our own students. As a non-Jewish Primary School teacher at a Jewish school, visiting Israel through the lens of the JNF and in the company of so many dedicated educators, helped to bring closer the pieces of a Jewish education, Judaism, Zionism and a love for Eretz Yisrael.’

Katie Brody, Head of Differentiated Learning 'It was an incredible honour to be a part of this tour. We heard from several school leaders about their approaches to catering for students’ needs, their challenges due to their proximity to the borders and their efforts towards developing peaceful relationships. I was inspired by the tenacious approach of those we listened to. They showed such determination, passion for all that they were achieving and unwavering commitment to improving the land in Israel and the lives of the animals and the people. The tour was without doubt an insightful, inspiring and intensive exposé of Israel.’ Phil Manocchio, Head of Social Science ‘Shortly after we arrived, it was clear to see what an emerging and dynamic country Israel is. Although I’m not Jewish, I found the experience uplifting and spiritual. It was beautiful to see the generosity and resilience of the Israeli people and interesting to see that the JNF is not just an organisation collecting donations through Blue Boxes. It’s an influential Israeli institution that must be given the credit for major infrastructure and cultural projects, helping to shape Israel into what it is today. Overall, the trip was an amazing experience that I would certainly recommend.’

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ISRAEL STUDY TOUR

ISRAEL STUDY TOUR A life-changing journey for our Year 10 students

The Israel Study Tour (IST) is an immersive program with a pivotal role in securing the future of our Jewish community. IST gives our Year 10 students the opportunity to go on the journey of a lifetime. The program begins with a week in Poland exposing the stark contrast between the vibrancy of Jewish life that once was, and the horrors of one of humankind’s greatest atrocities. After Poland, the students spend six weeks exploring everything that Israel has to offer, travelling from the far North, to Eilat in the South, and everything in between. In 2017 we also launched Na’aleh – a twoweek pre-IST program to provide enhanced learning for those wishing to pursue Yeshiva and Midrasha studies. The learning was based in Jerusalem with the focus on studying with top educators, interspersed with fun and cultural activities. Here, we’ve put together a few snippets from the blog created by the most recent group of students to participate in the IST.

Auschwitz-Birkenau - Erin Zimmerman ‘Walking through the camp was the most surreal experience yet. The most heartwrenching display was the exhibit of children’s shoes. This made me think of

naked trees, grown by the blood of our brothers and sisters. Children our age and younger.  Rabbi Benji screamed 'Am Yisrael' (the nation of Israel), and we screamed back 'Chai' (lives).  And that's just it; the nation of Israel lives. The Nazis failed. We are still strong. We are still here. Despite all odds, the trees that once stood silent witness to the desperate cries of families being torn apart and murdered, will now bear witness to the survival of our people.  And after leaving the forest, I know that I will live for those children who will forever be children. Am Yisrael Chai.’

my own feet, which I couldn’t feel due to the freezing temperature, and made me realise the strength of those who survived the Holocaust. Walking in the snowy winter with those shoes which looked as though they could fall off at any moment and only one layer of clothing seems like an impossible feat.  After a four-hour bus ride we got back to the hotel excited to be travelling to Israel the following day. We came with our faces bowed in mourning but left with our heads held high.’

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Kovi Smith ‘We arrived at a shule. As we approached, it echoed. It sounded hollow. Turns out, it was. What used to be a vibrant shule, was totally destroyed. Carpet torn away. The Aron was gone. Bimah. Sifrei Torah. All gone.  So what would 160 Jewish children do in a place like this?... Bring it to life. We all started singing and dancing.’

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Damon Glick ‘Hearing an inspiring story from the perspective of a non-Jew showed us all how the Holocaust deeply impacted all cultures and beliefs and how the support of people, no matter what their religion, contributed to the continuation of the Jewish people. Friendship, love and support of others - the simple things in life which we may take for granted, I'm sure we all are gaining more appreciation for.’

‘At the Kabbalat Shabbat Service on Friday evening in Krakow, Rabbi Kunin shared with us an idea relating to our Jewish continuity. He used the analogy of a train and said that we can stand at the train station and allow the train to pass us or we can hop on the train and ride it to great places. Rabbi Kunin explained that we are provided with

Adam Shagrin 'After the short and enjoyable bumpy camel ride, we drove to Mount Masada where we hiked up to the top via the ramp that the Romans had Jewish slaves build. Once at the top, we had Shacharit (morning prayers) in the 2000-year-old stone synagogue, and then began our tour of Masada. Walking through the rooms and seeing the original colourful mosaics on the floors and walls of Herod’s bathroom that was left behind was beautiful. After our mesmerising tour, some braved the challenge of walking down the other side of Masada on the snake trail, while the majority caught the cable car. We eagerly awaited our lunch at the bottom of Masada, and soon after departed for the Dead Sea.'

the tools and opportunities to explore our culture, our Judaism, and our Zionism, and it is up to us to take this opportunity.’

Sabrina Zulman So how can one sum up the journey of IST, the most memorable six weeks of our lives? Was it praying at the Kotel, being uplifted by inspiring speakers, soaking up the buzzing life in Tel Aviv, partying on the Tiberias cruise, engaging in intense learning at Midrasha or forging unbreakable bonds with incredible peers and madrichim? Perhaps it was transitioning from the (and I quote Rabbi Benji) “lowest of lows in Poland, to the highest of highs in Israel”?  I

ISRAEL

Sarah Miller ‘Our physical journey from Poland to Israel made me truly appreciate the vibrant and thriving Jewish community and continuation of our culture and legacy as a people and nation, despite our oppression throughout history.’

Joshua Beutum 'We were hiking up the stairs to the remains of an ancient monastery built into the mountains. Half an hour before,

Elliott Wayne ‘We went to a kibbutz and met a woman named Keren who showed us around her village and introduced us to her family. The atmosphere was inspiring and the room was enlightened as the onset of Shabbat drew closer. We continued to sing and dance with Keren and her hospitable family, which gave us insight into what living in Israel is truly about - Jews accepting and welcoming each other.’

believe I cannot choose any one of these options, but rather the amalgamation of all these experiences mixed with the privileged ability to share it with our friends. IST is not a mere six weeks of life that have just passed – IST has served as a transformative experience, shaped me as a person, opening my mind to the wonders of Judaism, Zionism and my own values and beliefs as a young Jewish person. No doubt, it is has been a unique, transformative experience for all of us.'

we were looking at a rare sight: a natural stream in the desert.  These two phenomena, combined with our tour guide’s explanations of the sociological and geographic history of the area, made us understand the diversity of the Israeli landscape and culture.' Winter 2018-5778 9

FLEXIBLE TEACHING AND LEARNING

FLEXIBLE TEACHING AND LEARNING SPACES TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT The future has arrived at Moriah, with students experiencing new and exciting learning opportunities in the form of our flexible learning spaces At Moriah we believe our students deserve the best opportunities and pride ourselves on creating learners who are forward thinkers and collaborative leaders.

Introducing new flexible teaching and learning spaces in both the Primary School and High School, is one way that we are responding to the future learning needs of students. With colourful furniture, tables with whiteboard surfaces that you can write on, and giant Jenga, our new Primary School classrooms could rival Google headquarters. In the High School, S-shaped and circular desks and comfortable seating can be rearranged to encourage collaboration. ‘The furniture breaks away from the traditional classroom of rows. Each of the rooms has a Prowise board, which can be moved around. Students can choose from a mixture of high and low furniture depending on their preference, and the desks can be flipped up and pushed against the wall to create a more agile space,’ explains High School Head of History, Matthew Massey. ‘The classroom 2

doors also open onto a shared central space.’ As well as being an uplifting and engaging environment for our students, there are many academic benefits to these open classroom initiatives, and

advocates of flexible learning spaces cite marked increases in students’ academic performance in subjects where there’s been a change in the layout of the space. How it works A flexible space gives students more choice as to where and how they want to learn. Typically, the room is divided into zones, each one providing a unique opportunity to work either independently or within small or large groups. There’s a range of seating options for example, chairs, beanbags, ottomans and tall stools. Students also have the option to stand and use the classroom’s whiteboards or move desks and other furniture around to suit the activity they are doing and their own personal learning style. These spaces help children to work collaboratively and to communicate with each other in a diverse and engaging environment.

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In the Primary School, two Year 6 classrooms have been divided by a moveable wall, which can be concertinaed to provide one large open workspace, flexible enough to encourage multiple groups of students to work together on a range of innovative projects. This is proving to be very successful in different areas of the curriculum.

‘Students are actually willing to choose areas where they want to work that will help them to learn, rather than just sitting beside their friends,’ says Alison Cramp, Head of Differentiated Learning K-6. ‘They make those responsible decisions to move to an area that they work best in depending on the current task.’ As well as encouraging autonomy, these classrooms have also changed the approach of our teachers. ‘I’m actually sitting amongst the children now. I see their work in progress as opposed to just seeing the finished product,’ says Maths Teacher, Jessica Aronstan. ‘The children are doing so well. The transition has been absolutely effortless.’ Research has shown that this level of participation and engagement is beneficial for student learning. In the International Journal of Applied Educational Studies, Fernandes, Huang and Rinaldo stated that; ‘Classroom participation is associated with the generation and promotion of higher order thinking skills, and this cognitive stimulation provides students with a different environment which promotes positive and effective learning experiences…’.

THE BENEFITS OF FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACES • Teachers are able to differentiate and personalise learning to ensure each child is encouraged to engage with learning in a robust and exuberant way • Learning is aligned with each student’s personal goals and strengths • Critical and creative thinking and metacognition are developed • Sitting on ottomans, standing on wobble boards or the opportunity to stand and work can help to improve the concentration and behaviour of students • Physical and emotional wellbeing is supported by children being more active • Students develop skills enabling them to make responsible independent decisions

‘The big advantage is being able to cater for the needs of every student in the class,’ explains Debbie Conn, Director of Hebrew K-6. ‘What their flexible learning environment allows us to do is to work on the potential of each and every student.’ 'Children are fully engaged,' adds Alison Cramp. 'There's more autonomy over their learning, there’s more independence over how they like to learn and how they like to do their work. It speaks volumes for the idea of letting children collaborate with each other and co-create together.’ Winter 2018-5778 11

MORIAH COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY 1

MORIAH’S ONE-TO-ONE DEVICE PROGRAM Moriah's one-to-one device program provides all students in Years 3-12 with a laptop or tablet. Recent global studies looking into the use of on one-to-one programs in schools showed that they provide a number of significant benefits: • Improved test scores in Science, Writing, Maths and English. • Students with laptops write across a wider variety of genres and more frequently. • Students receive more feedback from educators. • Students revise and edit their work more often. • Students draw on a wider range of resources and share their work with others more frequently. • Students work more autonomously. • Improved collaborative learning and project-based learning.

NEW TECHNOLOGY IN OUR CLASSROOMS Supporting our students in the digital space Thanks to advances in technology, our world has become one of instant access. Physical distances are bridged by cyberspace and new information can be shared and discovered in seconds. It’s no surprise that a recent KMPG report found that the main priority for business leaders going into 2018 was digital innovation. Now more than ever, keeping up with technology is so important for our students in terms of future-proofing their skill sets for the workplace. HOW WE’RE KEEPING UP WITH TECHNOLOGY Over the last year and a half, our dedicated ICT Department has completed a rollout of state of the art Prowise audio-

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visual panels in the Primary School and introduced them into to the High School. ‘Our efforts are focused on supporting the College’s vision towards creating more flexible learning spaces,’ says Lori Springer, Director of ICT at Moriah. ‘The ICT Department is responsible for introducing the technology to support those spaces, ensuring that all technology assets at the College are up to date, secure and reliable. And one of the best tools educators can use is a Prowise - a 65-inch touchscreen device on a hydraulic lift with wheels. The screen has a PC module at the back, so the teacher can login like they would on any other computer.’ The screen can also be turned flat so that it becomes a touch-top table, making it more versatile to suit different learning experiences.

Lori adds that the new screens have proven to help teachers to be more interactive with the students and allow more collaboration in the classroom. ‘The students can collaborate with each other and their teacher through the online tools that work with the device. We have a trainer who comes into the College to provide one-on-one or class training for the teachers. It’s essential that we support our teachers with the training necessary to be able to use the new technology that’s available to them in the classroom.’ Supporting our teachers with the right training is really the key to supporting our students in the digital world.

PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES Jack Patten joined our PDHPE Department in 2017 through a new collaboration with the AFL SportsReady Education and Employment program, and we're now wondering how we ever managed without him! Ambitious, enthusiastic and passionate about his work, Jack is an outstanding role model for our students and exemplifies the benefits of this training and support program. What is AFL SportsReady? AFL SportsReady is a national company dedicated to helping young Australians develop careers through traineeships and educational opportunities. ‘We work in partnership across a number of industry sectors including sport and recreation, business and administration, education, horticulture, information technology and the arts and creative industries,’ says Breanna Appel, AFL SportsReady Field Officer. ‘Schools come to us with a role that a trainee could fill and we recruit the right person for them.’ The school traineeship program runs for the year, from the start of Term 1 to the end of Term 4 and allows the trainee to gain hands-on practical experience, working 38 hours per week as well as dedicating time to their education. Students who successfully complete the program may be offered a second year placement and can also gain entry into a Degree qualification. Our students are reaping the benefits Since joining the team at Moriah, Jack has quickly developed a great rapport with our students. ‘He’s been really hands-on and the kids feel comfortable with him,’ says Dom Helene, Director of Sport and Head of PDHPE. ‘Some Year 11 students have even approached him to ask if he would be an informal mentor to them. He has developed a level of respect from the students which is not easy to establish for somebody of such a young age.’ As well as helping the PDHPE/Sport Department with administration tasks, Jack attends almost every sporting event at Moriah and has even had the opportunity to coach a couple of sports teams, including Junior Touch and Junior Girls’ Volleyball. ‘Volleyball is a new sport for us and the kids loved getting involved and being coached by Jack,’ says Dom.

For Jack, working at the College has helped to develop his skills in the workplace. ‘It’s a level of practical experience that you don’t get at University,’ he says. ‘I get a lot out of it because the role I play at Moriah meshes well with my Business studies. I deal a lot with parents who I see as my customers – I try to give them the best options and ensure that they are informed about events with plenty of notice.’ An additional bonus is that trainees are paid a small salary, so they can earn while they study. Dom adds; ‘Jack is developing skills in coaching, and in an educational setting interacting with not just parents and students but also with teachers in the staff room.’ A wonderful addition ‘Sport here keeps getting bigger, so it’s wonderful to have an additional resource to tap into to help manage certain aspects of it,’ explains Dom. ‘Jack has added so much polish to what we do. The communications he has with parents and the kids, getting critical information out, being timely and efficient… he’s been a great help to us, giving assistance to three sports administrators at the school.

Being able to send him to sporting events where he can be an extra body and communicate with the parents and coaches also gives our kids that extra level of safety and security.’ As Jack now settles in to his second year at Moriah, we’re excited about this new collaboration with an organisation that mirrors our school’s ethos, helping young Australians to fulfil their potential and reach their goals. Jack has set a shining example for our students with the passion and enthusiasm he brings to his role at Moriah. ‘He throws himself into everything he does,’ says Dom. ‘You get out what you put in,’ says Jack. ‘And if you’re lucky enough to work with great staff, like I am, it’s a brilliant opportunity.’ Jack, was recently nominated for the NSW State Services Award and finished runner up across the whole of NSW. From 2019, Jack will be a full-time Junior Sports Administrator at Moriah College.

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CRITICAL THINKING

CREATING CRITICAL THINKERS Our Year 9 STEAM Project and Year 10 STEM Elective are sparking a generation of problem solvers

Our students will one day enter a workforce where critical and creative thinking are valuable assets. In order to encourage the development of these skills, Moriah has introduced a Year 9 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) Program – an exciting enrichment program that focuses on design thinking and encourages collaborative, real-world problem-based learning that allows all Year 9 students to work in groups and be solution focused. ‘We started the program to help prepare the students for the future,’ explains Science Teacher, Teresa Rede. ‘Students are going to need problem-based skills in the future. Even universities are changing the way they are teaching their courses. It’s not so much about being subject-specific anymore as it is about problem solving. At university you might study Medicine, or Agriculture or Maths, but then you can elect to do a final year where you are given a problem and you get to work with graduates from all disciplines. This gives students the skills to collaborate and use information from a variety of aspects, not just one.’ 1

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Delivered in Term 4, the STEAM Program includes the Arts to demonstrate how all subjects in the curriculum work together in the real world. It also caters to the strengths of all students, encompassing both logic and creativity so that students can see how all of the subjects they study mesh together to make them problem solvers.

The program concludes with an exhibition at which the students’ solutions are judged for the most innovative thinkers and most collaborative group. STEM Elective

‘The students hear from expert guest speakers,’ says Teresa. ‘For example, we invite artists to talk about how Art represents ideas and the students get to see the connection between Art and Science. We also have Engineers, Mathematicians and Historians speak to the students.

In Year 10, students are given the opportunity to choose STEM as an elective. The course involves investigating real world Science problems, collecting and analysing first hand data, participating in Science competitions, enjoying guest speakers from specialised scientific fields, conducting field work, and participating in visits to university laboratories.

They do an activity that helps to build their teamwork skills and they are presented with a problem that they have to solve together in their House groups. Their solution doesn’t necessarily need to be possible at this time; it can be a bit futuristic that is backed up by Science. We want them to think of a solution and work out what technology they would need to use in order to achieve it. This is how technology fuels innovation.’

‘They came up with a way to implement autonomous vehicles (AVs) in a carshare system,’ explains STEM teacher, Talia Hoffman. ‘They applied a mathematical

In 2017, our Year 10 STEM students won the inaugural NRMA Future Transport Challenge with Passenger - an innovative concept aimed at tackling the impact that fuel-powered cars and non-renewable energy consumption have on our environment.

calculation that would be used as an algorithm to find out how much the AV would have to go out of its way on its route to the destination to pick up multiple passengers for non-linear routes.’ Talia believes that the team’s approach to the challenge sums up what STEM is about. ‘It is not really about me teaching the students direct content,’ she says. ‘It’s about them integrating knowledge from different disciplines to solve problems.’ Our STEAM and STEM programs have undoubtedly sparked a passion for problem solving in our students and we can’t wait to see more of their creative and innovative solutions. 1. Eytan Taub and Daniel Solsky, Year 10. 2. Gabriella Balkin and Bianca Woolf, Year 10 with Assunta Di Gregorio, Deputy Head of High School (Learning, Research and Innovation). 3. Moriah’s winning team, Jaime Levine, Jesse Nash, Hannah Whitmont and Sarah Miller, with NRMA Group CEO Rohan Lund. 4. Moriah students were invited to participate in Sydney’s first Autonomous Vehicle (AV) trial: Jake Edelman, Alexander Tofler, Jesse Nash, Noah Lewis, Adam Lipschitz, and Chad Heyman with STEM teacher Talia Hoffman. 5. Liat Ziegler, Yasmin Halas, and Rebecca Gurevich, Year 10.

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SIDDUR PRESENTATION Our Year 1 students were so excited to receive their first Siddur! We encourage our students to open their hearts and treasure the words inside, which will grow with them, guide them, challenge, inspire and uplift them every day.

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

BRINGING TRADITION BACK TO LIFE! WITH FIDDLER ON THE ROOF It’s one of the greatest and most loved musicals of all time, capturing the hearts and imagination of audiences around the world – and it’s coming back to Moriah College in 2018, for the first time in close to three decades! Hundreds of community members, including parents, students and alumni, are rehearsing, sewing, building sets, collecting props, designing programs and working behind the scenes in the lead up to this year's amazing production of Fiddler on the Roof, which opens on 21 October at Moriah College for a strictly limited season!

‘Fiddler is the perfect choice’, explains the show’s Director, Roberta Goot. ‘It’s a beautifully crafted musical. Every song is memorable. It’s steeped in ‘traditions’ as we are at Moriah. There are two whole generations of students who probably don’t know the story and haven’t heard the music, so we felt it was time to bring it back ‘to life’ at Moriah. It has been 24 years since we last did it!’

This production of Fiddler promises to be a breathtaking theatrical experience and the perfect event to include as part of the school’s 75th Anniversary celebrations.

Don’t miss out! Visit www.moriah.nsw.edu.au and book your tickets today! They're selling fast - and you'll be waiting decades for another show like this one!

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The Story so Far… From humble beginnings… • 1942: At the very time that the “Final Solution”, leading to the decimation of European Jewry is being implemented, over 100 people come together to establish a school of Jewish learning in Sydney, Australia. • 1943: North Bondi Hebrew Day School & Kindergarten officially opens at 115 Glenayr Avenue, under the presidency of Abraham Rabinovitch. • Despite the lack of financial support from governments or religious bodies, this independent communal school is formed thanks to the generosity and chutzpah of a group of tenacious and enthusiastic individuals committed to Jewish education and continuity. • The first enrolments total around 25 children, three to six years of age. “We shall try and make it as happy an atmosphere as possible and so create a real Beth Yeladim – a Children’s House” - Elisheva Hildesheimer • 1952: Abraham Rabinovitch purchases Mark Foy’s estate in Bellevue Hill for Moriah College. His dream is to build upon a prestigious Jewish school that will stand proudly alongside other established private schools, providing the highest quality of Jewish and secular education. “Foy’s majestic home was transformed into a makeshift school that was to serve Moriah’s purposes for the next seven years.” - Suzanne Rutland Moriah War Memorial College is born… • 1953: Moriah College opens in Vivian Street, Bellevue Hill with the official name Moriah War Memorial College, in honour of Jewish survival and the original intentions of its founders. • A total of 57 children make up the first enrolment, with four teachers in secular and Jewish studies. “My father celebrated his 17th birthday in Auschwitz Concentration Camp. He had no opportunity for a proper education in his teen years… he survived the Holocaust and made a promise to himself to ‘spit in Hitler’s eye’ by establishing a Jewish family for future generations.” - Pearl Blasina • Responding to the financial difficulties of the College, the parent body plays a key role in raising money to complete the purchase of the Bellevue Hill site and adapt the original building to function as a school. “I think they were very brave parents to send their kids to a brand new school like that. The school was just an old two-storey house.” Betty Wilkenfeld 24 Contact

• 1956: Moriah College is certified as a full Primary School to Year 6. • Struggling to increase enrolments, Moriah College accepts students whose parents – many new migrants and refugees – are not able to afford the school fees. This results in financial strain on the school, due to the reliance of many families on subsidies. • Moriah College receives funds from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims on Germany (Claims Conference), allowing for the construction of badly needed new buildings. • 1960: Moriah College’s High School opens in new buildings at Bellevue Hill. • 244 students enrolled. • 1964: Chaya Sarah Rabinovitch Mount Zion War Memorial Kindergarten open in Bondi Road. Abraham Rabinovitch, responding to public demand for more Preschool places, gifts the building in his wife’s name. • 260 students enrolled. • With the passing of Abraham Rabinovitch, Shya Redelman becomes College President. • 1965: Shya Redelman implores the community to support a Capital Appeal to raise funds for construction of modern buildings on the Bellevue Hill site. “Whatever are the demands upon our generosity, none are more urgent, compelling and deserving than those made for Jewish Education.” - Shya Redelman • Harold Nagley is appointed the first Principal of Moriah College. • 1966: Opening of the Abraham Rabinovitch Memorial Wing on the Bellevue Hill site. • The struggle to improve enrolment numbers continues: Nagley and Board members including Joseph Weinreich and John Border go door to door encouraging parents to send their children to Moriah. • 238 students enrolled. • 1967: Six-Day War – Israel. Rejuvenation of Jewish self-identification in the Sydney community results in positive enrolments for Moriah. “It was part of the worldwide phenomenon of communities becoming aware of their Jewish identity and the need to foster this through Jewish education.” - Lionel Link • To deal with the financial deficit of the College, Nagley and the Board focus on building a strong teaching staff and improving the secular curriculum. • Moriah College supports and becomes one of the founding constituents of JCA. • The College responds to community demands by purchasing buildings at Strickland Street, Rose Bay.

A major turning point… • 1968: Successful negotiations result in the amalgamation of the King David Preparatory School and Moriah College, making Moriah the biggest Jewish communal school in Sydney. • 348 students enrolled. • Moriah ranks 12th in NSW in Year 10 exam results, vindicating Nagley’s determination to restructure the school’s academic program. “A new spirit was abroad in the school…” Harold Nagley • 1971: Moriah holds a successful Capital Appeal to raise money for much needed Science and Library facilities. • 1972: College enrolments rise to over 500. Additional facilities become an urgent requirement. • 1973: Opening of Max and Sacha Freilich Wing: Library and Science Block, at Bellevue Hill. • 1974: Moriah College continues to face financial Challenges due to increases in teachers’ salaries and cost of students’ subsidies. Costsaving measures and stricter control of subsidies are introduced. Enrolments escalate… • 1975: Acute shortage of student accommodation with more than 600 enrolled. “It was an extraordinary, mind-blowing place. Going into the staffrooms, there was a lack of lines between students and teachers… It was a friendly, loose and eccentric place which one either loved or found confronting.” - Sophie Gelski • 1977: Record HSC results lead to further increases in enrolments. • 1978: Expansion into newly renovated properties at Bellevue Hill. • Harold Nagley retires. • 1979: Lionel Link is appointed Principal of the College and sets about professionalising the standard of Jewish teaching and expanding the College structure established by Nagley. • 836 students enrolled. • Increasing demand and lack of accommodation forces Moriah to consider expansion. “When we came back from England in 1979, we could not get our son, Anthony, into Year 2 – it was full. I could not believe it! Before I left, I had been spending Sundays with Mr Nagley trying to drum up enrolments. Two and a half years later, I could not get my own son into the school.” - Anne Joshua

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL FEATURE • 1980: Maurice Finberg appointed to new position of High School Vice-Principal. • 952 students enrolled. • 1981: College President Sam Fisher writes to NSW Premier, Neville Wran, stressing the urgent need to find a new site for the College to cope with increasing student numbers. “The accommodation position at the College is desperate. It is already impossible to meet the needs of many students seeking enrolment, and the situation can only grow worse unless solutions are found in the very near future.” - Sam Fisher Big dramas and further expansion… • 1982: Moriah signs the lease to occupy the site of Dover Heights Boys High School, but after a bitter public confrontation between the Teachers Federation and the NSW Government, the Government withdraws from the agreement. • 1983: After lengthy negotiations with Premier Neville Wran, Moriah is granted what was to become a 99-year lease of a six-acre section of the Queens Park Eastern Suburbs Hospital and TAFE site. • 1985: Primary School Years 3-6, moves from Vivian Street, Bellevue Hill into temporary renovated buildings at the Queens Park site. • The growing number of students from migrant backgrounds, especially Israeli, Russian and South African, adds a new dimension to the culture of the College. • 978 students enrolled. • 1986: A major Capital Appeal raises much needed funds for building of the High School on the Queens Park campus. • 1987: Commencement of the High School building at Queens Park. Some tough decisions… • 1990: Between July and October, Primary School (Years 3 – 6), moves from the hospital barracks on the Queens Park site into the newly built Phase A of the High School, to allow construction to continue on that part (Phase B) of the site. • The College encounters one of the most difficult periods in its history with the cessation of the Queens Park Phase B construction, due to circumstances beyond the College’s control. • 1,194 students enrolled. • 1992: The Queens Park project is substantially recast to now include a Primary School (Years 3-6), as well as a High School, with new architects and builders. • A Capital Appeal is held to fund the

costs of the new project. The future of the College is secured through the contributions of generous donors, all of whom realise the critical role of Jewish education in ensuring Jewish continuity. • To complete the funding of the construction of the Queens Park campus (Years 3-12) the Board makes the difficult decision to sell the Bellevue Hill campus. • 1994: Primary School (Years 3-6) pupils move to their new school at Queens Park and High School students move from Bellevue Hill to the new High School campus, so that pupils in Years 3-12 are on the same site. The Queens Park campus is officially opened on 29 May, 1994. At the final Assembly of the High School at Bellevue Hill, College President Robert Goot tells students: “The College is for you, your children and their children. Enjoy it; be proud of it as we are of you. Care for it and care for each other. The College is for you because you are the future of our community.” • Two Year 12 students achieve a TER of 100, placing them among 14 students to top the State in the HSC. The only school that matches this record is Sydney Grammar. • 1997: Moriah significantly expands its Preschools and begins construction of a purpose-built Preschool facility at the Montefiore Home site in Randwick. A successful Capital Appeal helps fund these developments. • 2001: The school invests in important upgrades to the Queens Park campus, including the Linz Family Performing Arts Centre, cafeteria and music facilities, which open in 2003. • 1,484 students enrolled. • 2003: After six years of negotiation, the Board obtains a long term lease of the remaining available Government-owned land at the Queens Park site. This paves the way for the construction of a new Primary School, which will enable the entire College to be housed on a single site for the first time in almost 40 years. • A major Capital Appeal raises over $8 million for the building project, which is augmented by a very generous bequest from the Bilfeld Estate and the sale of most of the Strickland Street, Rose Bay campus. All together on one campus for the first time • 2006: The new Primary School opens at Queens Park, historically bringing the whole Moriah family from Kindergarten to Year 12 together onto the same campus. • 2010: Building of the Moriah College

Preschool Saunders Family Campus on Dover Road. • The State Government agrees to offer the Queens Park site for sale to Moriah, thereby substituting the requirement for Moriah College to pay a crippling and everescalating annual rental, with a payment over 15 years. • 2011: 1,789 students enrolled. • Moriah College Capital Appeal gets underway to help pay for the Queens Park land, now to be owned by Moriah. • The Moriah Foundation was formed as a fundraising arm of the College. • The Saunders Family Preschool Campus opens on the Dover Road site. • 2012: John Hamey appointed College Principal. • Rabbi Benji Levy appointed Dean of Jewish Life & Learning. • 2013: A new Constitution is adopted for both Moriah War Memorial College Association and the Moriah War Memorial Jewish College limiting the terms of Directors and the President, reducing the size of the Board and abolishing the Board Executive. • The Board approves the transition of the Preschools to Long Day Care Centres. • A record number of 81 students participate in the Israel Study Tour (IST). • 2014: The Board launches its Strategic Plan for 2015-2020. • The College undergoes a significant restructure and introduces a vertically aligned House-based wellbeing structure and a revitalised co-curricular program. • 2015: In line with the new Strategic Plan the Middle School, which was created in 2005, ceases. The College returns to an integrated K-12 continuum of learning with a re-aligned philosophy for the Primary and High Schools. • 2016: The College rolls out a new assessment and reporting system as part of the Strategic Plan to deliver a personalised and engaged learning platform. • 128 Moriah students participate in the IST program. • 2017: Moriah mark a milestone in its history when the Prime Minister of Israel Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah, visits the College. • A Development Application to erect an Early Learning Centre at Queens Park campus is approved by Waverley Council. • 2018: Moriah College celebrates the 75th Anniversary of its official opening at Glenayr Avenue on 14 February 1943. Winter 2018-5778 25

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This year, we are honoured to celebrate the 75th year of our beloved School. There have been many special thoughts and memories shared at the celebrations and what really shines through is that Moriah is both a place where our children learn, and also a place that connects our community over generations. Here, we’d like to share some of those treasured memories and incredible connections with you… educational experiences that I hadn’t had before. There was an enriching experience in the kindergarten that enabled me to move into school at the age of four-and-ahalf feeling really prepared. I could already read by the time I went to Bondi Beach Public School in 1944. ‘It set me up beautifully for enjoying my schooling and being ready to mix with other children, which you don’t get when you’re the oldest child in your family.

BETTINA CASS AO Student - inaugural class, North Bondi Hebrew Day School & Kindergarten, 1943 ‘For me, even at the age of three I can recall very vividly the happiness of living in Bondi, going to Jewish shops, meeting with Jewish people. I even remember the Jewish Kosher butcher where my mother and I would go to buy the chicken for Shabbat. ‘Going to the Moriah kindergarten at Glenayr Avenue, and the sense of friendship with the other children there, was like an extension of the happiness we felt in the community. ‘I remember having a whole world of

STEPHANIE SCHWARZ OAM Daughter of first Principal, Harold Nagley, and Moriah Teacher ‘There were only 260 students at Moriah when my dad arrived in 1965, including 40 across the whole High School and only a handful of students in each year. It was impossible to staff it properly, so Dad made a decision to restructure the High School. ‘Moriah became not just another school, but a focus for the community. And a

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‘Several of my grandchildren have attended Moriah and I was overwhelmed with joy and pride to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the kindergarten with my granddaughter, Sarah, was there as School Captain. ‘I was so thrilled to be there with her and to see how Moriah builds confidence. It gives wonderful opportunities and instils a love of learning that must be commended and shouted from the rooftops. ‘The teachers are excellent and it has such an amazing fit of extra activities and, of course, religious studies and the chance to learn Hebrew through the whole of their schooling. ‘To have both an excellent secular education and an excellent Jewish education in the same place – that’s what makes Moriah stand out.’

lot of parents are very comfortable with sending their children at Moriah because they know they’re getting a good education. ‘Dad used to say, “if you can give them academic excellence they will come in droves, and you can then give them the Jewishness,” which, for him, was the most essential part. ‘At Moriah, they get both and they make very strong friendships. When they leave school, they seem to have these lovely little social groups that last for years.

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‘My most memorable kindergarten moments are of Friday afternoons when we would have a pretend Shabbat service and the teachers would choose kids to be different members of a family such as the 'aba' (dad) and 'ima' (mum), and then we would sit together and eat challah, drink grape juice and say the Shabbat blessings. ‘I also remember when it was Mother’s Day; everyone’s mum would come into kindy and we would do fun activities together such as painting and making picture frames. ‘When we found out that the Jewish kindergarten my grandmother attended in North Bondi was in fact the predecessor of Moriah, we were so surprised. Finding out that my family had a connection to Moriah's first year was so incredible and was truly an amazing example of Jewish continuity. ‘It made me feel so proud to have such a deep connection to the school's history. ‘The thing I love most about Moriah is the mass amounts of opportunities it offers its students to broaden their horizons and enrich their learning. ‘I was so privileged throughout my Primary and High School careers to be able to be a part of the Music and Debating programs, which have shaped my interests and

‘I felt a really strong commitment to my dad’s vision and sent my own children to Moriah. And it worked beautifully for them. My kids are very different. My oldest son is very intellectually bright, my daughter is very sporty, very social, had a wonderful time here, and has gone on to great heights at Macquarie Bank. My youngest son, also very sporty, is now an Orthopaedic Surgeon. ‘I’ve been teaching at Moriah for 30 years now and I’ve had all my grandchildren come through. So, the 75th Anniversary

celebrations are obviously really special to me. ‘I go to all of the festival celebrations with my grandchildren, such as the Passover demonstration Seders. ‘And as I sit there and I watch, I just think of Dad because I know that he thought it was a really important thing to do. It is run with the same songs, the same liturgy, the same prayers, the same story.. It’s like there’s an amazing connection. It’s a connectedness over generations.

developed my skills. I have also made lifelong friends. ‘I have gained a strong sense of my Jewish identity and history and an appreciation and love of learning. ‘Attending Moriah's 75th anniversary celebrations with my grandmother was such a special experience, to be able to share this deep connection with the school was amazing and I am so happy that she was there to share this important milestone and see the remarkable growth of the College since its humble beginnings. ‘I am so honoured to be graduating in this significant year for Moriah and it was made even more special knowing that my grandmother was in the founding class of Moriah College at the Glenayr campus in 1943. We were able to celebrate the continuation and triumph of the Jewish spirit that has been fostered through the College's 75 years, together.’

‘Many, many things have changed at the school over the years. But to see the children doing well and to see the numbers at the school and all the extracurricular activities working hand in hand with the informal Jewish education, Dad would have loved all that.’

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MORIAH COLLEGE! On 14 February 1943, Moriah College officially opened as the North Bondi Hebrew Day School & Kindergarten at 115 Glenayr Avenue, under the presidency of Abraham Rabinovitch. That site is now our Shya Redelman Early Learning Centre. Exactly 75 years later, on 14 February 2018 at the original Glenayr site, descendents of Abraham Rabinovitch along with descendents of the College's first Principal Harold Nagley, joined Moriah Community members and students from that very first class in 1943 to celebrate Moriah's Anniversary. Among the presentations was a tribute to Moriah College by Sir Frank Lowy AC, and a re-enactment of the opening of the school, by a talented group of Year 10 Drama students, who scripted their performance using primary source documents from our archives.

The children at the Centre led the singing of Hinei Ma tov u’manymim and Yom Huledet Sameach (Happy Birthday). It was clearly a ‘nachas moment’ for so many, and there was no doubt that the campus is still imbued with the earliest articulated mission: “to create as happy an atmosphere as possible and so create a real Beth Yeladim – a Children’s House.” Our celebrations continued with inspirational and moving Assemblies in the Primary School and High School. It was wonderful to have so many Moriah College community members on our campus including former staff members, former Board members and alumni, as well as members of the wider community. The video from the live feed is on our official College Facebook page - check it out at https://www.facebook.com/ moriahcollege/

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1942 – 1964 Abraham Isaac Rabinovitch 1964 – 1971 Shya Redelman 1971 – 1975 John I Einfeld AM 1975 – 1984 Samuel Fisher AM 1984 – 1989 Robert Simons OAM 1989 – 1996 Robert Goot AM SC 1996 – 1998 The Honourable Justice Stephen Rothman AM 1998 – 2005 Robert Gavshon 2005 – 2008 Mark Schneider 2008 – 2011 Roger Kaye 2011 – 2012 Mark Schneider 2012 – 2018 Giora Friede 2018 - Stephen Jankelowitz

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Life Patrons Abraham Isaac Rabinovitch Isaac Redelman Abraham Isman Max Mann Myer Rosenblum Shya Redelman Percy Simons Max Freilich Sam Fisher AM John I Einfeld AM Philip Simons Robert Simons OAM Robert Goot AM SC Robert Gavshon Daniel Goulburn OAM Graham Einfeld OAM

1973 – 1984 Percy Simons 1975 – 2014 Shya Redelman 1981 – 2013 Max Naumberger 1984 – 2000 John I Einfeld AM 1989 – 2012 Sam Fisher 1994 – Robert Simons OAM 1994 – Robert Goot AM SC 2014 – Robert Gavshon 2016 – Roger Kaye 2018 – The Honourable Justice Stephen Rothman AM 2018 – Mark Schneider

Principals 1965 – 1978 Harold Nagley 1979 – 1993 Lionel Link 1993 – 1994 Paul Shaviv 1994 – 1996 Maurice Finberg (acting) 1997 – 2006 Roy Steinman 2007 – 2008 Dr Leon Bernstein 2008 – 2009 Donna Delbaere (acting) 2009 – 2011 Kim Fillingham 2011 – 2012 John Hamey (acting) 2012 – John Hamey

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With one in eight women, and a significant number of men, developing Breast Cancer, there is so much important work to be done in terms of research and supporting families affected by the disease. This is why we host our annual Pink Breakfast to help raise funds and awareness. This year, the event was a fantastic success with more than $16,000 raised, and donated to the NCJWA Cancer Support Group, Jewish Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breast Cancer Network (JWBCN), and The National Breast Cancer Foundation. Year 12 students Amy Diamond, Jaimi Knep and Ashleigh Cohn did a phenomenal job heading up the event, and we thank the many organisations and individuals that donated prizes for our raffle as well as the hundreds of people from our community who came along to show their support and hear Breast Cancer survivor Jean Cohen share her inspirational story.

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PEER SUPPORT

PEER SUPPORT An experiential learning program to empower our young students Now in its fourth year, our Peer Support Program continues to provide the opportunity for our Primary School students to develop their leadership skills while promoting the School’s core values: Commitment (Mechuyavut), Responsibility (Achrayut), Respect (Kavod), Integrity (Yoshra) and Kindness (Chesed). The program is a peer-led, skills-based experiential learning initiative designed to empower our young people to support each other and contribute positively to society. Year 6 Peer Leaders facilitate workshops with multi-aged groups of students from Year K to Year 5 throughout Terms 3 and 4. This develops key skills in resilience, assertiveness, decision making, problem solving and leadership, and utilises a whole school approach to support positive cultural change.

Overall, Peer Support continues to be a very positive experience for the whole school as a community. It operates as a fantastic springboard into High School for our Year 6 students, building their confidence and developing their skills in creating positive relationships. Younger students see the role of Peer Leader as something to aspire to. ‘By the time they get to Year 5, students see the Peer Support sessions as their training as Leaders for the following year,’ says Madeleine. ‘They provide feedback on what they loved about the things their Peer Leaders did well and get ideas for when it’s their turn. Each year, they get better. It’s incredible to see.’

One of our Year 6 students described the Peer Support Program as a fun learning experience; ‘I have learnt how to cooperate with my partner and about what the word ‘responsibility’ means. It’s great to get to know students from different age groups.’

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The Year 6 Peer Leaders are encouraged to create their own lesson plans, write scripts and devise games, which promote personal and school values. Topics include anti-bullying, resilience, optimism, relationships and perseverance. ‘The program assists with leadership training, showing Peer Leaders how to be role models for younger students and teaching them how to show initiative and work as a group,’ says Peer Support Program Coordinator, Madeleine Mu Sung. ‘It has been a great success, with students visibly engaged and encouraged to step forward, think creatively, and take on the responsibilities before them. Meanwhile, all students get to engage and learn about the school’s core values, while interacting with students from both older and younger grades.’

BRINGING LESSONS TO LIFE Two of the most highly anticipated events on our Primary School calendar are the overnight excursions to Bathurst for Year 5 students, and to Canberra for Year 6 students. In Bathurst, the students are transported back in time to the Gold Rush Era, learning about the people and communities who made the Gold Fields a vibrant place to live. Introducing Year 6 students to our Federal Parliamentary system is a key feature of the trip to Canberra, which also includes a visit to The Australian War Memorial, Questacon, and The Australian Institute of Sport.

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WELCOME TO MORIAH

WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL Our Year 7 students kicked off their High School experience with an actionpacked, fun-filled Orientation Camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen. The camp is organised and run by our Year 12 Leaders with the aim to foster integration and develop House spirit and House identity. Over three days, the Senior students unpacked the core College values of Commitment (Mechuyavut), Responsibility (Achrayut), Respect (Kavod), Integrity (Yoshra) and Chesed (Kindness) all mixed into an incredibly fun program.

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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT We congratulate the many students and members of the Moriah Family, who achieve success through the pursuit of their individual interests, passions and personal goals both within and outside the College. Here is a selection of the many recent accomplishments.

FRED HOLLOWS HUMANITY AWARD We are so proud of this Year 7 student, who was the recipient of a Fred Hollows Humanity Award for her amazing fundraising campaign, The Gift of Music. After attending a social justice education program run by Stand Up in Sydney, she wanted to make a positive difference to the lives of those less fortunate. Having had the joy and privilege of learning to play two musical instruments throughout her life, she wanted to share the gift of music by raising enough money to provide not just one, but six electronic pianos to underprivileged children. ‘Just knowing that there are some kids out there who now have a chance to follow their musical dreams really makes me so happy,’ she says. ‘I have seen a few photos of the recipients with their new keyboards and it’s amazing to see them so delighted.’ We want to wish her a hearty Mazal Tov on her outstanding achievement. Her actions are a shining example of our College values.

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ROBERTA GOOT OAM Mazal Tov to Roberta Goot, Director of Music and Cocurricular, on being awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia as part of this year's Australia Day Honours. Roberta was recognised for her service to Music education, through her work at Moriah. When Roberta started at the College in 1988 as a part-time teacher in the Primary School, there was no instrumental program and only one other Music teacher who was in the High School. Today, there are more than 600 students in our Instrumental Program, which is a jewel in the Moriah College crown. We are truly blessed to be the recipients and benefactors of Roberta’s exemplary service to Music education.

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Inspired by Dean of Jewish Life & Learning, Rabbi Benji and his story about a successful liver transplant for his infant daughter, Lital, Moriah College students raised more than $30,000 for the Halachic Organ Donor Society (HODS) with their 'Student Principal' initiative. The students managed to persuade six Moriah Leaders, including the College Principal, John Hamey, to 'transplant' themselves into students for a day if they could raise $10,000 for HODS in just one week. The College Leaders agreed to wear full school uniform, sit with students in classes and give up their offices and parking spots for one whole day. The five High School students who raised the most money for HODS during the week also competed in a game of Operation during a school Assembly. The winner, Year 12 student Tiffany Levine, was awarded a trip to Israel to participate in the 2019 HODS fun run! A fantastic initiative for a great cause. Mazal Tov to everyone who got involved!

Wearing immaculate school uniform. College Principal, John Hamey, Deputy Head of High School (Learning, Research and Innovation), Assunta Di Gregorio, Head of High School, Jan Hart, Deputy Head of Primary School - Student Life, Felicity Segel, Dean of Jewish Life & Learning, Rabbi Benji Levy and Deputy Head of Primary School - Administration, Rod Krigstein.

2018 YOUNG ARCHIE FINALIST This budding Year 5 artist, was named as a 2018 Young Archie Finalist for her portrait of her grandfather titled, 'My Pa'. A total of 20 finalists were chosen across four categories from more than 1,400 submitted works, with all 20 paintings displayed at the Art Gallery of NSW. A wonderful recognition of a truly incredible talent.

MY TRADITION NATIONAL CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ART EXHIBITION What an achievement for this Year 8 student, who had three of his paintings displayed at the My Tradition Art Exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum. All of the artworks displayed were judged by three Art teachers and independent judges. In his age category (13-18), he took second prize and a special award (only one was given) for translating Jewish tradition through art.

THE MORIAH COLLEGE SCHOLARS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2018 Mazal Tov to the five Year 11 students named as our 2018 Scholars in Entrepreneurship. The selected scholars have enjoyed a week in Israel, being inspired by innovators and entrepreneurs from a wide range of internationally recognised start-ups and exploring new opportunities for creative business and social endeavours that will create positive change. This is an incredible 'beyond the classroom' opportunity that has been made possible by The Moriah Foundation, together with Kelly+Partners.

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MAGS2DISTRACT Well done to this Year 11 student, who had wonderful success with her Mags2Distract program. Almost 400 magazines were collected, and donated to patients at the Prince of Wales Hospital thanks to her initiative.

ZICHRON MENACHEM HAIR DRIVE More than 100 students volunteered to have their hair cut at school, donating their locks to have wigs made for children with cancer. Mazal Tov to these two Year 12 students who spearheaded the initiative, and to everyone who took part and donated their hair to the Zichron Menachem organisation in Israel.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, MAX! We were so excited to celebrate with the amazing Mr Max Lemberg OAM on his 100th Birthday. Max is a beloved member of the Moriah Family and we were thrilled to be with him on such a momentous occasion. Mazal Tov, Max!

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GOING FOR GOLD A challenge that broadens horizons The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a globally recognised mark of achievement that is highly valued by employers. As well as being a fun and exciting challenge for participating students, it also demonstrates a variety of desirable traits and skills; commitment, resilience, leadership, teamwork, respect and determination. At Moriah, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (DofE) has gained tremendous momentum in recent years, with a record number of students participating last year and our College becoming one of the largest award units in the country. BUILDING INDEPENDENCE To achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, participants must complete four sections:

At the Gold level, participants must also complete a Residential Project; a five-day, four-night voluntary activity where the participant stays away from home to work towards a shared goal with other people. ‘The point of the Award is not to pass or fail,’ says DofE Award Coordinator, Alex Jones. ‘Participants take part to challenge themselves. Probably the most worthwhile aspect is the number of hours participants dedicate of their own time to giving back to their community.’

time and organising themselves is really rewarding. There’s also no WiFi in the wild, so they have to learn how to read a map and navigate without a mobile device. It opens their eyes more to the world around them and teaches them resilience. They realise that they can look after themselves in challenging conditions without all of their creature comforts.’ 1

‘It’s great to see how much independence the students gain. When they first start the Adventurous Journeys, some of them have never cooked a meal and have no idea how to. Seeing them learn and develop life skills and become more adept at managing their 2

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VISITORS INSPIRING OUR COLLEGE COMMUNITY Our College community is fortunate to have the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of local and international speakers on a range of topics that enrich our learning, our understanding of the world around us and provide motivational inspiration through the sharing of experiences. GADI EZRA Gadi Ezra is an Israeli Human Rights Lawyer, UIA speaker and soldier in the Israeli Special Forces. He was selected by Forbes magazine as one of the most influential leaders in Israel under 30, and holds three law degrees. Our Year 11 students were lucky enough to hear him speak about conduct in war and the situation in Gaza. Gadi Ezra with Year 11 students

ADRIENNE GOLD DAVIS Speaking to our High School girls, Adrienne Gold Davis delivered a personal and important message about body image. Having spent many years working in the media industry and battling with her own self-esteem issues, Adrienneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no holds barred approach along with her quick wit and sense of humour made her an instant hit with our girls. Since leaving her television career behind, Adrienne has utilised her honed communication skills to become a teacher of Jewish wisdom and practice. She spent 15 years as Senior Lecturer and Community Liaison for The Village Shul in Toronto, Canada and now shares her passion for all things Jewish with audiences around the world.

PETER FITZSIMONS Our students heard from Commentator, Author and former Wallaby, Peter FitzSimons who released his new book about Sir John Monash earlier this year. Peter encouraged our students to be inspired by Monash - to think outside the box, to be a trailblazer, and to take every opportunity to make a positive impact on the world.

ANTHONY MINICHIELLO In the lead up to National Anti-Bullying Day, our Primary School students participated in the Sydney Roosters Tackle Bullying workshop. Rugby League legend Anthony Minichiello talked to students about the importance of being a good bystander, and introduced a five-step anti-bullying action plan: stand strong, stay calm, respond confidently, walk away and report.

Adrienne Gold with High School girls Anthony Minichiello with Year 3 students

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CHINESE DELEGATION We were delighted to welcome students from all over China, as part of the Soong Ching Ling music delegation. The aim of the visit was to promote international friendship, to nurture global citizens, and to present traditional folk dances and instrumental performances.

GLEN GERREYN Champion athlete, Glen Gerreyn, addressed our Year 11 students in an engaging seminar to educate them about the four psychological effects of addiction: experimentation, misuse, fixation, and dependency. A champion athlete, Glen was struck with a debilitating illness that ended his Olympic dream. He shifted his focus to community development and, after learning to lift himself out of difficult situations and excel, he now inspires generations to do the same.

CONSTABLE DANI SARIC Our students learned all about Cyber Bullying, Cyber Crime and how to keep themselves safe online, through a presentation by Youth Liaison Officer, Constable Dani Saric. We educate all our students about responsible use of digital resources at school and at home and encourage parents to partner with us to keep our kids cybersmart.

Year 9 students with performer Brett Hunt.

BRETT HUNT Our Year 9 History students were treated to a one-man show called ‘Fightin’ the Kaiser’, by Brett Hunt. His performance covered the experiences of Australian soldiers in WWI and more specifically, one soldier, suffering from PTSD.

RABBI DORON KORNBLUTH Hundreds of our students were fortunate enough to hear from international bestseller Doron Kornbluth on marrying Jewish. ALAN DERSHOWITZ High profile lawyer, acclaimed author, and staunch supporter of Israel, Professor Alan Dershowitz gave an incredible presentation to our senior students earlier in the year. Professor Dershowitz was being hosted in Australia by the UIA and specifically requested to address Jewish High School students to deliver a strong message about Israel advocacy. We were thrilled to welcome him to Moriah, where our Year 11 and 12 students were joined by visiting students from Masada College, Emanuel School and Kesser Torah College.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BAND Proving that music has the power to bring people together, our Symphonic Wind Ensemble welcomed the talented Brigham Young University band all the way from America to participate in an amazing workshop.

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Dana Kerford with Year 2 students

URSTRONG’S DANA KERFORD Our Years 1-6 students became 'Friendship Ninjas', taking part in a special URSTRONG Day of Friendship program. They were given lots of useful tips by URSTRONG representative Dana Kerford on how to maintain healthy friendships and relationships, and even got to bring along a furry friend toy to share in the experience.

JNF DELEGATION VISIT The atmosphere in Moriah College was full of positive energy about JNF as we welcomed KKL-JNF World Chairman Daniel Atar and KKL Leadership members. Their visit solidified JNF's longstanding educational efforts, strengthening the bonds between our young students and Israel, their heritage and the environment.

MAX STOSSEL Internationally acclaimed poet and filmmaker Max Stossel offered our senior students his fascinating perspective about online content. His visit was generously sponsored by the JCA, and gave everyone food for thought.

Daniel K (2nd from right), with Year 11 students ZDVO speaker Anat Yahalom (4th from left) with Year 11 students

ZDVO GUEST SPEAKERS ANAT YAHALOM AND BEN BAKER MORAG Having served as a commander in the Sinai Peninsula and been critically wounded at the outset of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Anat Yahalom battles with the daily trauma of an amputated foot, memories of lost friends and the constant struggle of dealing with her injuries. Her message about the power of a positive approach to any sort of recovery, is something we’re sure will stay with our Years 10 and 11 students who heard her incredible story. Ben Baker Morag addressed our Years 7-10 students, speaking about his experiences in the canine special forces.

Ben and his dog Storm led a team of paratroopers to the door of a threestorey building in Gaza, potentially housing terrorists. The building was booby-trapped and the entire side wall collapsed, burying Ben and Storm beneath the rubble. Thankfully, they both survived, but Ben was injured and later became active in ZDVO’s Beit Halochem, the organisation responsible for providing care and rehabilitation to 51,000 injured soldiers and victims of terror. While receiving rehabilitation, Ben helped launch a physical and psychological program for those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder with their dogs.

DANIEL K After serving as a combat soldier and officer in the Israeli army, Daniel started the Atid Plus Foundation, which provides an educational tool in the area of Science and Technology in Israel’s socio-economic periphery. He visited Moriah to speak to our students about his military service on a personal level and his business ventures, for which he earned a spot in Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 list.

Israel advocates Adena Lesnick and Enya Koblenz with Year 10 students

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ISRAEL ADVOCATES ENYA KOBLENZ AND ADENA LESNICK Enya and Adena gave an interactive presentation to our students in Years 7-11, inviting them to share their own opinions on topics related to Israel and the situation in Gaza. They encouraged the students to think and make up their own minds by presenting two contrasting views.

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Congratulations to our Cross Country Age Champions for 2018: 8 years Eden Mueller and Aaron Roussos 9 years Kira Furman and Ethan Reid 10 years Jamie Slot and Jared Serman 11 years Jessica Benjamin and Daniel Gordon 12 years (Primary School) Shira Gottlieb and Cal Fingleson 12 years (High School) - Orli Lechem and Francis Kogan 13 years Ronit Goldman and Dillon Kalish 14 years Yoella Senator and Daniel Tanchel 15 years Kiara Miller and Zac Madeisky 16 years Kiara Cohen and Asher Senator 17 years Talia Shulkin and Yaron Taub 18 years Shira Hayim and Jared Metzger Well done to the 58 Primary School students who represented Moriah at the ASISSA Cross Country. Our most notable performers were Daniel Gordon, who came 1st in his age group, and Jared Serman and Jessica Benjamin, who came 2nd. They subsequently competed at the CIS Carnival along with Ethan Reid, Kira Furman, Zoe Kalish, Shira Gottlieb, Tova Schwarz, and Jade Mendoza. Our High School students had great success at the CDSSA Championships. Among the many notable achievements was an overall 1st place for Francis Kogan and Ronit Goldman, and an overall 2nd place for Noah Krecklenberg and Daniel Tanchel, in their respective age groups. Twenty-three Moriah students were selected to represent CDSSA at the AICES Cross Country event, after which Dillon Kalish, Noah Krecklenberg, Asher Senator, Yaron Taub, Alexander Tofler, and Matthew Blau qualified for the NSWCIS Championships.

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CDSSA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Congratulations to our Moriah 1st Grade Boys’ Basketball Team who took out the CDSSA championships at Bankstown.

BIATHLON 2018 Mazal Tov to all the students who participated in this year’s Biathlon, and special congratulations to the following champions: Senior Boys Asher Senator – Hillel Junior Boys Charlie Germaine – Herzl Junior Girls Yoella Senator – Hillel Senior Girls’ Team - Division 1 Erin Zimerman / Talia Shulkin Senior Girls’ Team - Division 2 Daniella Meyer / Yasmin Halas Senior Boys’ Team - Division 1 Asher Senator / Noam Antonir Senior Boys’ Team - Division 2 Adam Jankelowitz / Aden Kalish Junior Girls’ Team Allie Goldman / Jessica Zeiltzer Junior Boys’ Team Ben Potash / Raphael Behr

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PRE-SEASON SUCCESS While most students were still enjoying their summer holiday, our 1st XI Boys' Football squad was competing in the illustrious SACS Cup tournament. After topping our group on day 1, Moriah was ranked 3rd overall, placing us in the top four of the competition out of 13 of the best Football schools in Sydney. In the Semi Final, Moriah took on old rivals St Pius, winning 1-0. This put the team into the Grand Final against Cranbrook. It was an incredibly high octane match that was level at 0-0 at full time, and with only three minutes left in extra time, Cranbrook pinched a goal to claim victory. Congratulations to our squad for finishing 2nd overall in Sydney’s toughest early season tournament.

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Under 13s Girls' Futsal

FUTSAL CHAMPIONS Mazal Tov to the Moriah under 16s girls who won the NSW All Schools Regional Futsal Championships at Bankstown. Our Junior Boys' team also celebrated a big win, taking home the Sydney Schools Futsal Cup! Both our under 13 teams - the girls and the boys - were crowned Regional Schools Futsal Competition winners. All of these teams qualified for the State Championships! Under 16s Girls' Futsal

SPORTS SHORTS Mazal Tov to: • Emma Rosenberg, Year 6, who competed in the CIS team at the State Soccer Championships in Kiama. Emma became a crucial part of the team throughout the tournament and even scored a goal. The CIS team lost only one match in the tournament, and finished 6th out of 14 teams. • Year 6 students Aden Green and Josh Sacks who competed at the State Soccer Championships in Miranda. Their CIS team came 4th in the State! • Year 6 students Lily Ilsar and Jade Mendoza for making it into the ASISSA Netball Team that competed at the CIS Gala Day in Homebush. • Oscar Naar, Year 5, who attended the CIS Tennis trials, and to Kasey Collins and Robbie Kaplan, who attended the CIS Basketball trials • Our 14s Boys' Football Team Boys Football Team who defeated Mater Maria College in the Grand Final of the Peninsula Cup. • Our Years 8 and 9 Girls’ Netball Team who defeated St Vincent’s in the St Catherine’s League Final. • The Year 10 Girls' Netball Team who was crowned joint winners with Brigidine College in the Senior division St Catherine’ League competition.

Under 13s Boys' Futsal

CDSSA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Moriah became the overall champion school at the CDSSA Football Championships, winning the Junior Boys’ section. Our Senior Boys’ and Girls’ teams and our Junior Girls’ team all finished second in their respective competitions.

ST CATHERINE’S NETBALL LEAGUE An incredible effort from the members of our Year 7 Girls’ Netball team resulted in them winning the Division 1 St Catherine’s Netball League competition.

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SWIMMING CARNIVAL Congratulations to the 2018 Age Champions: 8 years Morgan Penn and Ethan Hammerschlag 9 years Kira Furman and Samuel Mervis 10 years Allie Priestman and Ashton Weinberg 11 years Lahra Will-Reichman, Taya Simmons and Hillel Mordecai 12/13 years Amber Moses and Samuel Kaplan (Primary School) 12 years Francis Kogan and Orli Lechem (High School) 13 years Arin Fine and Anna Sarakinsky (High School) 14 years Charlie Germane and Hannah Pajor 15 years Ben Potash and Elizabeth Farbman 16 years Adam Amoils and Jaymi Aronowitz 17 years Alon Pajor and Erin Zimerman 18 years Isaac Cremer and Shira Hayim

THEY’VE DONE IT AGAIN! This year, our swimmers took home the CDSSA title for the third year in a row! The team really pulled together with every member contributing to the success of the day. Congratulations to our swimmers on this remarkable effort. Great success also followed at the ASISSA Swimming Carnival where Allie Priestman from Year 4 broke an ASISSA record in the Junior Breaststroke. 4

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ALUMNI 20 ALUMNI AWARDED INTERNSHIPS IN NYC Twenty Moriah College alumni were selected by The Moriah Foundation to attend the inaugural Brownstone internship program. Late year, The Moriah Foundation formed a partnership with The Brownstone Experience Foundation to provide Moriah alumni currently undertaking undergraduate and post-graduate studies in Australia with unique opportunities to gain experience in month-long internships at leading US-based entrepreneurial start-ups, media outlets, financial advisory and investment firms, and legal practices.  Located in Manhattan’s East Village, The Brownstone is a six-story building and is home to Jewish university students and young professionals from all over the US and the diaspora. While boarding at the premises over four weeks during their Australian summer break, the Moriah alumni participated in a number of Judaism and Israel focused programs, and were matched in an internship of their choice in New York City.  Ari Jackson (Class of 2015) was one of the highly talented and remarkable young leaders selected to participate in the inaugural Brownstone program. He graduated from Moriah and is completing a Bachelor of Commerce/Economics at UNSW. Ari said, 'It’s always been my dream to one day work in New York and The Moriah Foundation’s partnership with Brownstone was a perfect avenue for me to explore this interest with an awesome network of companies. I interned in finance which I feel will be very useful for my career development, allowing me to understand daily tasks that I may perform when I graduate. I was also attracted to the program by the leadership and Jewish learning opportunities, which would allow me to better serve our community here in Sydney.

WHERE ARE OUR ALUMNI NOW! DAVID LEWIN (CLASS OF 2004): DIRECTING GLOBAL INSURANCE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FROM ISRAEL After graduating from Moriah in 2004, David Lewin took a gap year in Israel. He returned to Sydney where he was granted a Co-op Scholarship at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and in 2009 graduated with a Bachelor of Business Information Technology. David returned to Israel and made Aliyah; he married and is the father of a lovely daughter, Roni. David’s first job was with IBM as an Associate Consultant and he since 2010 has worked for Sapiens, a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry. In his current role as Director of Global Business, David manages a team of over 100 employees. It’s no surprise that David mentions Stephanie Schwarz OAM as one of his role models at school. David thanks Stephanie for enthusing a passion of technology. David also mentions David Shaw as someone that taught him what the meaning of a mensch really is. David recalls 'Moriah provided the basis for everything he does now. It taught me how to interact, taught me responsibility, tolerance and a sense of correctness.’ David recently spoke with a group of Year 11 students who travelled to Israel as part of the Moriah College Scholars in Entrepreneurship program. David’s advice to them was ‘take in everything you can, as an experience at Moriah is a once in a life time opportunity. Get involved in as much co-curricular as possible and engage in as much community work as you can. You will give a lot but gain much more.’

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REUNIONS ALUMNI IN ISRAEL A group of 65 alumni and former staff members including past College Principal, Lionel Link, attended a Moriah Israel Reunion held at Beit Shmuel in Jerusalem. The reunion brought together alumni, now living in Israel, from year groups ranging from the 1970's to 2000's. Following a warm welcome by Jan Hart, Head of High School and Ilan Lavan (Class of 2009), Coordinator of Experiential Jewish Education, the group was treated to a performance by the Moriah College Tour Band. David Lewin (Class of 2004), shared with the group his memories of school days at Moriah and spoke about how his Moriah education laid the foundations for everything that he is currently doing. The 160 Year 10 students on Israel Study Tour also attended the event, further demonstrating to the Israel alumni, the importance that Zionism plays in the experiential programs offered to current Moriah students.

CLASS OF 1986 - MEMORIAL DEDICATION The Class of 1986 chose to honour two of their classmates, David Borecki and Lisa Rabin Z''L, through a gift to The Moriah Foundation that enabled the purchase of a bench for our High School. Family members and classmates attended a moving ceremony to unveil the bench, and memorial plaque.  Eric Borecki, David's brother, recalled how fond David was of his classmates. Michael Rabin, Lisa's father, expressed how touched he and his family were that Lisa's classmates were honouring her after so many years. College Rabbi, Rabbi Solomon, shared his special memories of both David and Lisa.

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GETTING TOGETHER AFTER 30 YEARS

Three decades after graduating from Moriah College, former schoolmates from the Classes of 1987 and 1988 held reunions to reminisce about their school experiences, renew friendships, and reconnect with some of their teachers. At the Class of 1987 event, the group collected money to purchase a bench in honour of classmate Tanya Sackville Z''L. Family members attended a ceremony at Moriah College to dedicate the bench to Tanya's memory and unveil the memorial plaque. The Class of 1988 reunion was an international event with alumni travelling from Israel, the US, UK, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney to join in on the festivities.

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CHEERS TO 10 YEARS Close to 60 members of the Class of 2007 returned to Moriah College for a 10-year reunion. To mark the occasion, a tree was planted in the College grounds, in honour of classmate David Wolf Z''L. In a moving tribute, Chloe Hoffman (Class of 2007) shared her memories of David.

UPCOMING REUNION: Class of 1998 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20-year reunion 18 November 2018 If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in assisting with organising your class reunion for 2019, please contact Dani Kosofsky dkosofsky@moriah.nsw.edu.au

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STAYING IN TOUCH KEEP CONNECTED If you would like some assistance in any way, whether it be introductions to other alumni in your field of interest; connection to our admissions team to provide advice regarding our Early Learning Centres, or Primary and High Schools; updating your contact details or news; or perhaps you may wish to share your achievements with other alumni in our communications, please feel free to contact us alumni@moriah.nsw.edu.au or +61 2 9375 1790.

Births Shana-Lee (Woolf 2002) & Hilton (2002) Abkin

Josh

Sasha (Leibowitz 2003) & Oliver Benz

Baybi

Dina (Gridiger 2002) & Greg Bloom

Lexie

Jemma (Lewis 2003) & Simon Brender

Frankie

Ari (2007) & Avigail Cadry

Shiloh Yisroel

Larry (1999) & Ashlyn Diamond

Kai

Rikki (Hurvitz 2000) & Brett (1999) Ginsberg

Toby

Robert (1994) & Lana (Gerendas 2001) Goldshaft

Elle

Eli (1998) & Lee Green

Jack

Hayley (Reichman 1997) & Jason Hadassin

Emme

Yoni (2002) & Tarryn (Gnesin 2003) Hersh

Eitan Michael

Svetlana German (2002) & Rico Jedrzejczyk

Misha

Doron (1996) & Angela Kalinkoâ&#x20AC;Ż

Lexi

Shayna (Wolman 2008) & Daniel Karney

Ashton

Cara (Moses 2005) & Josh Kolsky

Mila

Robert (2006) & Ronit (Wahlhaus 2007) Meyerson

Avie Mikah

Lisa (Chimes 2001) & Bradley Nissen

Spencer

Kathyrn Eisman Reynolds (1998) & Siimon Reynolds

Monet

Ryan (1998) & Ilana Eckowitz (Roth 1999)

Lily

Samantha (Feitelson 2007) & Joshua Saling

Max

Marc & Stefanie (Symonds) Schwartz (2002)

Coby

Ben Schwarz (2001) & Melissa Clements

Oscar

Julie & Danny (1998) Sekers

Caitlin

Richard (2002) & Tash Vesely

Sienna

Marriages Clifford Baskin (2007) & Jessica Joffe Alex Borowsky (2007) & Jonathan Ortner (2004) Lisa Cohen (2011) & Daniel Milch Keren Fink (2006) & Shaun Jarred Rudman & Martine (Gordon 2007) Adam Hendler (2006) & Vicky Milunsky (2007) Nikki Hirsch (2009) & Daniel Mann (2002) Lexi Israel (2010) & Alex Baroukh (2007) Daniel Kerner (2004) & Sophie Weiss Stephanie Koton (2010) & Warren Kotzen Samantha Levett (2010) & Rob Chertok (2006) Josh Lowy (2008) & Britt Friede (2010) Hayley Mednick (2001) and Tony Traub Bradley Rom (2004) & Natalie Kupferman (2007) Dani Sheldon (2007) & Adam Goldwater Ashley Stein (2010) & Hayden Gomer Nathalie Steinmetz (1992) & Will Marshall Antony Tow (2005) & Jess Osie Adam Weinstock (2001) & Tammy Schlosberg Darren Werner (2007) & Carly Copolov

Engagements Ashley Feldman (2010) & Terri Belnick Nicola Filler (2009) & Lee Assoulin Amy Glaser (2010) & Ben Sender Gabriella Glick (2010) & Moshe Engelman (2008) Simon Grunstein (2006) & Romy Wyner Jessica Ivany (2004) & Michael Wicks Jon-Jon (2005) & Lior Sulkin Joel Kahn (2006) & Vicki Valoschis Gina Kezelman (2007) & Gidon Butow Dean Leibowitz (2007) & Eleanor Moses (2009) Jenna Meyerson (2006) & Robbie Baskin Zachary Midalia (2004) & Natasha Linz (2011) Simon Molnar (2009) & Romy Krost (2011) Gila Rudansky (2013) & Michi Weiner (2010) Amy-Lee Sesel (2009) & Darren Rom Chloe Silver (2010) & David Bloch (2005) Leah Solomon (2007) & Shmuly Schapiro Leah Volanakis (2010) & Justin Levinstein (2004) Terri Wasserman (2005) & Sam Bender Simon Weinstock (2007) & Gabriella Sepel (2010) Tami Weiser (2007) & Anthony Biggs Dalia Wohl (2011) & David Schnabl (2005)

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PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’ AN EVENING WITH THE MONDAY MORNING COOKING CLUB

More than 100 Moriah parents enjoyed an evening with the ladies from the Monday Morning Cooking Club. Organised by the P&F, the cooking demonstration offered advice and suggestions on how to prepare for a stress-free Pesach.

Linda McCarthy, Tanya Hyman, and Vicky Pajor.

A spectacular 75th Anniversary event for the whole family Interested in getting involved as a volunteer, or donating a raffle prize? Please contact Laurie Abeshouse on 9375 1789 or labeshouse@moriah.nsw.edu.au

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Laurie Abeshouse, Miri Fridman, Loren Kalish and Primary School Deputy Principal, Felicity Segel.

Thanks to the P&F, many Moriah mothers and grandmothers have a stockpile of treats to look forward to, including a ten-minute back rub, a complimentary emptying of the dishwasher and even a day with no complaints! These are all included in specially designed Mother’s Day voucher booklets that students had the opportunity to purchase as gifts. The proceeds were donated to Jewish House Kids and Share the Dignity, which is a charity for homeless women.

HYDRATION STATION AT THE GAMES

The P&F’s hydration stall was a popular feature at the mini Commonwealth Games event, which was held at our Queens Park campus, for Early Learning students. Gittel Mueller and Lee Anne Kitay

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