I am delighted to announce that six of our students are through to the final round of the Israel Quiz which will be held on the evening of Sunday 29 September. The six students who have made it through to the final round of the Israel Quiz are Aimee Shull (G11), Atara Haberfeld (G10), Daniel Segal (G10), Jaedone Zaken (G10), Jenna Hodes (G10) and Joshua Woolf (G10). Our school representation represents 60% of the finalists. We are the defending champions for the last two years and hope to bring the trophy home once again. Today, we had our Internal Israel Quiz during the school assembly. Mazal tov to Atara Haberfeld (Bronze Medal), Aimee Shull (Silver Medal) and Daniel Segal (Gold Medal) our winner this year.
In closing, at a recent meeting of our Awards Committee, some changes to the constitution were made and ratified.
It is important to note that the Awards Committee has ratified two amendments to the Awards Constitution of the school in an effort to bring about greater alignment of criteria between different activities.
Firstly, the President’s Award. Awards will be made by the school as follows:
Bronze Medal – Bar Scroll
Silver Medal – Half Colours
Gold Medal – Full Colours
Implementation date: 21 August 2024
Secondly, the Johannesburg Junior Council. Awards will be made as follows: In addition to the mayor being recognized with a Full Colours award, the two students selected to represent the school on Council, regardless of their portfolio, will be recognized with a Half Colours award.
Implementation date: 21 August 2024
No retrospective awards will be made.
Shabbat Shalom
ANDREW BAKER
HEBREW / JUDAICA
YOUTH MOVEMENTS CAMPS
Bnei Akiva and Habonim Youth Movements launched their summer camps at the school.
ISRAEL QUIZ
After writing the first round of the Israel Quiz, six of our students made it to the Final Round that will be held on 29 September. Congratulations to Aimee Shull (Gr 11), Atara Haberfeld, Jenna Hodes, Daniel Segal, Joshua Woolf and Jaedone Zaken (Gr 10).
Today, Friday 23 August, we held our Internal Israel Quiz. The following students participated: Aimee Shull, Atara Haberfeld, Jenna Hodes, Daniel Segal, Joshua Woolf, Jaedone Zaken and Jamie Marom. After a challenging competition, the results are:
1st Place: Daniel Segal
2nd Place: Aimee Shull
3rd Place: Atara Haberfeld
Well done to all the participants.
We would like to thank Aidan Goralsky and Lior Hyman, the winners of last year’s Israel Quiz, for all their assistance in organizing the internal quiz and also the first test that was written last week.
Mrs. H. Ben Moshe Shabbat Shalom
FROM THE RABBI
Parashat EIKEV
Candle Lighting: 17:34
Shabbat Ends: 18:24
In this week’s parasha, Moshe continues with his farewell address and gives the nation a formula for survival. He states “Now, o Israel, what does Hashem, your G-d, ask of you? Only to fear Hashem, your G-d, go in all his ways and to love him, …..”
The Talmud asks a very insightful question. Moshe uses the term “only”. Is fearing G-d such a simple task? The answer given is “yes”, if a person surrounds themselves with good and wholesome people, our love and commitment to Torah will be easily attained.
Shabbat Shalom RABBI RABINOWITZ
SOCCER MIKOLOT:
JOSHUA WOOLF PARTICIPATES IN AUSTRALIA
Mikolot - voices of the future’ is an Australian run Jewish public speaking initiative with the objective of uniting Jewish teenagers from around the world. I was fortunate enough to have successfully progressed as a finalist in this year’s competition: and wow! What an incredible experience.
Welcomed at the airport by friendly smiles and faces of the Moriah College ‘EDGE’ team (their equivalent of The DIJE) I felt a sense of pride in my Jewish identity never before experienced in my entire life.
From the guided tours of Moriah’s Campus to the heartwarming hospitality of Sydney’s Jewry: I was on top of the world!
It was lovely encountering former King Davidians and friends…80% of the teachers and students have a connection - in some way - to South Africa! It felt incredibly exciting when I was greeted with an all too familiar ‘howzit’.
However, it is great to be back home. The friendships and memories created on this adventure will be held with me for a lifetime.
Joshua Woolf
SPORT FIXTURES
Day Activity and Time
Monday 26 August Soccer Practice Girls 15:00-16:30 Tennis Practice 15:00-16:30
Tuesday 27 August
Boys’ Soccer Matches vs Curro Rivonia 15:00-17:00 @ Curro Rivonia
Running Club 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Soccer Practice 07:15-08:30 Girls’ Soccer Matches vs Trinity Randpark 15:00-16:30 @ KDVP
Wednesday 28 August Chess Practice 13:30-15:00 Tennis Practice 13:30-15:00
Thursday 29 August
Running Club 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Soccer Practice 07:15-08:30 Soccer Practice 15:00-16:30
SOCCER GRADES 8 AND 9 VISIT THE SCI-BONO MUSEUM
Our visit to the Sci-Bono Centre on Tuesday 20 August, was incredible. We explored interactive exhibits on science and technology, with the highlight being a science show where we participated and learned about different gases. The hands-on science experiments were fascinating, especially the electrical circuit displays. The centre's focus on innovation and discovery truly inspired me, making me see science in a new light. It was an unforgettable experience that deepened my curiosity about how science shapes our world in so many ways.
Kiera Reichmann
SOCCER GRADE 11 SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
Our recent trip to Spirit of Adventure was both challenging and rewarding. Under the hot sun, we tackled various obstacle courses which taught us valuable lessons in leadership and teamwork. The heat tested our endurance, but it also brought out the best in us as we encouraged one another to push through. Each challenge helped us grow, not just as individuals but as a united group, preparing us for future obstacles in life.
Danella Cassel
DAY
SECURITY SCHEDULE
Morning Shift
DAILY: 07:00 to 07:50
MONDAY 26 AUGUST Parents of Taqiya Grant GR 12C
Parents of Eric Rutstein GR 12C
TUESDAY 27 AUGUST Parents of Ben Handelsman GR 12V
Parents of Tamima Saacks-Mann GR 12I
WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST Parents of Danielle Hirson GR 12I
Parents of Dina Scop GR 12C
THURSDAY 29 AUGUST Parents of Yehuda Lev Jankelowitz GR 12I
Parents of Tali Scop GR 12I
FRIDAY 30 AUGUST Parents of Shea Joffe GR 12V
Parents of Gabriella Scott GR 12V
MONDAY 02 SEPTEMBER Parents of Daniel Kapeluschnik GR 12I
Parents of Samuel Kramer GR 11I
TUESDAY 03 SEPTEMBER Parents of Jessie Katz GR 12I
Parents of Adam Lapedus GR 11I
WEDNESDAY 04 SEPTEMBER Parents of Raquel Katz GR 12C
Parents of Saul Lees GR 11V
THURSDAY 05 SEPTEMBER Parents of Daniel Katzman GR 12V
Parents of Raquel Meyerowitz GR 11I
FRIDAY 06 SEPTEMBER Parents of Christian Lees GR 12I
Parents of Jed Miller GR 11V
MONDAY 09 SEPTEMBER Parents of Ryan Aron GR 11V
Parents of Benjamin Obel GR 11V
TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Parents of Daniella Beira GR 11I
Parents of Sivana Paslovsky GR 11I
WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Parents of Tali Bloch GR 11V
Parents of Sara Platt GR 11V
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER Parents of Ella Boolkin GR 11I
Parents of Ross Raven GR 11I
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Parents of Josh Braun GR 11I
Parents of Ethan Riback GR 11V
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