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KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2008 ELUL 5768 1 Published for the Scopus Community Editor: Vicki Davis John Lenders visits The Hon. John Lenders MLC, State Treasurer went back to the classroom recently. During his visit to the College, Mr Lenders, a former teacher, taught a Years 11/12 Legal Studies class and spoke on the legislative process. He described how ideas become bills and bills become laws and some of the difficulties encountered in the process. He gave examples of bills that had been passed as well as some that had failed. A charismatic speaker, he held the class’ attention for almost an hour and happily took questions from students on all aspects of government life and responsible representation. From the Principal The last few months have seen successful ‘Pre-Authorisation’ visits by representatives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), who have reported approvingly on our readiness to become an authorised ‘World School’ next year. The Primary Years and the Middle Years Programmes of the IBO not only ensure that teaching and learning in the College is of the highest quality, but also, in this increasingly global environment, enable our students to understand the various societies around them and of which they are a part. As part of this process Scopus has recently played host to a group of Japanese students, and both communities of students were able to learn much from each other. A VCE Legal Studies class was addressed by the Treasurer of Victoria, John Lenders MLC, who explained first-hand about the electoral and political processes of our state. Two members – one Jewish and one Arab – from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel addressed our students about their projects. These are just a few of the many visitors that our students benefit from throughout the year. In this way our students become aware of the contribution that they can make to their communities – as members of the school, as Jews, as Australians and as citizens of the world. Rabbi James Kennard Principal STATE TREASURER, THE HON. JOHN LENDERS MLC, NOAH WEXLER AND RABBI KENNARD Primary Musical Mazal Tov to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 students on a wonderful primary school musical. Both performances of A Novel Idea were outstanding and we thank all students and staff for their hard work and dedication. Full story and photos in the next edition of Kaleidoscope. Japanese could be heard loud and clear at school recently, as the College hosted nine students from The Australia Exchange Centre of Hokkaido, on the northern island of Japan. During their 11 day visit the Japanese students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 10, were hosted by Scopus families and attended classes with their host brother or sister. In addition to improving their English language skills and in turn helping our students polish up their Japanese conversation skills, the visiting students gained a greater understanding of Judaism and Jewish culture. Many experienced a traditional Shabbat with their host family and also enjoyed the opportunity to explore a little of Melbourne during their stay. For our students, the experience of hosting a Japanese student allowed them to develop their own understanding of a different culture, as well as form strong individual friendships. Japanese is taught as an elective subject from Years 8 to 12. This was the 14th annual visit by Japanese students to Mount Scopus College. Japanese heard at Scopus JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS WITH THEIR SCOPUS HOSTS
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BIRTHSHayley (Elbaum) ’85 and Darren Krongold ’87, HopeGila (Weingarten) and Yaakov (Ashley) Opat ’94, ZissyHadas (Cohen) and Michael Schwartzbord ’93, NoamJackie (Harari) ’89 and Hillel Lithwick, HannahJordi (Rynderman) ’93 and Alex Sheard, LouisDebra Zipper ’93 and Ilan Rauschberger ’93, Nadav and NoamNavah (Macmull) ’94 and Ronen Jachimowicz, ZaraDanielle (Brand) ’96 and Andrew Litwinow, JontyNicole (Newburn) and Adam Golabek ’94, MadeleineAdina (Wytworknik) and Rodney Fleiszig ’95, NoahRomi (Haas) and Boris Zaslavsky ’92, JacquieNaomi (Irlicht) ’88 and James Gobbo, AmandaRebecca (Goodman) and Jeremy Glick ’96, AndrewRachel Morley and Jeff Sharp ’88, LucyDani (Rozencwajg) ’94 and Tom Hersz, JadaCorin (Luntz) ’95 and Taro Kanazawa, MiaNaomi (Weingart) ’94 and Jason Lenga, OliviaAndrea (Moss) ’88 and Benjamin Rothschild ’85, Nicholas and MatthewGabi (Sondheim) ’96 and Daniel Rees ’92, JasmineAmanda (Davidson) and Ronnie Hampel ’95, SienaTammy (Sawicz) ’90 and Robert Derman, OliviaShelley (Kline) ’90 and Adam Joel ’94, TemaSimone Szalmuk-Singer ’86 and Barry Singer, MiaMelanie (Wedd) and Craig Levin ’85, JessieMahima (Kumari) and Dennis Krongold ’63, AsherEmma James ’93 and Damien Wurzel, BlakeLisa (Kleiner) and Jeff Alberts ’85, KeiraRebecca (Lasky) ’97 and Hayden Lipsitz ’97, RileyBelinda (Crossley) and Jarrod Cohen ’90, ZaraMartine (Arnheim) ’93 and Oshik Harari, NoaLara (Lopata) ’85 and Paul Cina, JacobRomy (Lewis) ’95 and Royi Dankner, NadavMonica (Vinson) ’77 and Geoffrey Kempler ’72, Raphael and JacobCaroline (Berkovitch) ’92 and Jeremy Weinstein, AmaliaIlana (Wald) and Steven Casper ’86, RaphaelRochelle (Werba) ’93 and Vlad Younger, AriKeren (Kranz) ’97 and Matt Slutzkin, TobyJoanne (Farmer) and Warren Samuel ’90, JeremyAndrea Gore ’81 and John Lindros, CharlesDana (Zetlin) and Russell Lewis ’93, OliverNatalie (Mond) ’96 and Marty Dodge, LaraDelia (Raizon) ’90 and Eshell Baron, ShiraIlana (Mond) and Dean Weinman ’96, EllieCaroline (Banky) ’96 and Eden Rose ’94, OliverGina (Rutman) ’94 and Jeremy Szwider ’91, Chloé
Dor le Dor – Generation to GenerationPlease continue to keep us informed by sending your news to [email protected] or call us on 9834 0121.
Janelle and Jeremy Goldin ’91, SamuelCaitilin (Hawkins) and Gadi Bloch ’90, AsherKate (Smorgon) ’95 and Dean Mohr ’94, OliverSarah (Taussig) ’89 and Paul Engelman ’88, SamuelDanielle (Hyman) ’92 and Oren Malin ’94, ZacEllana (Skurnik) ’88 and Tony Aarons, LeoAnn (Wenban) and Arnold Singer ’61, ArtenCandy (Melnik) and Michael Rosenbaum ’87, Nicholas and BenjiJudith (Goldberger) ’96 and Karl David, JennaJackie (Szmark) ’91 and Anthony Bursztyn ’85, NicholasNaomi (Arndt) ’88 and Mark Cooper ’76, NoahSharen (Fink) ’89 and Simon Krite, JoshuaAmanda (Adler) and Karl Kutner ’93, ClaudiaRevital (Vaknin) and Daniel Zmood ’90, NoamJanet (Myers) and Jonathan Granek ’96, NoaLisa (Black) ’91 and Jason Sellyn, LouisRachel (Little) ’91 and Leonard Samuel ’91, NathanSharon (Segal) ’92 and Dion Cohen ’91, ZacharyDanya (Blackstone) ’93 and Josh Goodman, Shaylee
MARRIAGESWendy Siniska and Michael Stainmagen ’99Dana Keshet ’98 and Tsachi ArvivMelinda Moss and David Lipshutz ’99Sandi Braunstein ’74 and Walter RapoportEmma Weiss ’87 and Matt ReganJudy Prager and Simon Wail ’84Simone Zefira ’99 and Oria CohenKarin Rom and Simon Gabizon ’93Rochelle Jacobs and Dion Travitz ’98
IN MEMORYPeter Opat ’66Lloyd Felman ’67Janet Zeleznikow ’74
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURSAlbert Dadon AM Jack Hansky AM Tania de Jong AM ’81Helen Brustman OAM Phillip Maisel OAM
Mount Scopus Memorial College, Gandel Campus, 245 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria Australia 3125Telephone 9834 0000 Facsimile 9834 0001 Email [email protected] Editor: Vicki Davis KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2008 ELUL 5768 1
Published for the Scopus Community Editor: Vicki Davis
John Lenders visits
The Hon. John Lenders MLC, State Treasurer went back to the classroom recently.
During his visit to the College, Mr Lenders, a former teacher, taught a Years 11/12 Legal Studies class and spoke on the legislative process.
He described how ideas become bills and bills become laws and some of the difficulties encountered in the process. He gave examples of bills that had been passed as well as some that had failed.
A charismatic speaker, he held the class’ attention for almost an hour and happily took questions from students on all aspects of government life and responsible representation.
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Four members of staff recently took part in the 6th International Conference on the Holocaust at Yad Vashem in Israel.
The theme of the conference was ‘Teaching the Shoah – Fighting Racism
Never too youngThe children in our Early Learning Centres are learning early about the importance of Tzedakah and giving back to the community.
The families of Upper Kinder Gimmel at Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre have chosen Hatzolah as their Tzedakah project this year. As each child celebrates their birthday, a portion of the group present money is donated to this very worthwhile cause. Danny Elbaum from Hatzolah visited the kinder children recently and presented the class with a Certificate of Appreciation and two Junior Hatzolah bears. The children were very interested as Danny spoke about the work of Hatzolah and loved playing with the bears in their kinder hospital.
and Prejudice’ and it was attended by over 700 people from 52 countries.
Head of Gandel Besen House, Rene Silbermann, and Primary Jewish Studies teacher Edna Sackson spoke on ‘The use of personal stories in connecting children with the Holocaust’ and how the immediacy of personal stories provides students with an accessible way of connecting to an event of this magnitude.
Media Studies teacher Marc Light discussed ‘Using new media to teach the Holocaust’. He gave insights into the College’s new media course which uses technology, film texts and media representations to encourage students to engage with the Holocaust.
Finally, Director of Jewish Studies and Hebrew, Avi Cohen, presented on ‘From Witness to Child: The Change in Shoah Commemorations’ and detailed how the
COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY EXPO – pre-natal through to kinderOur Scopus young alumni are organising a community-wide Baby Expo directed at the age group of -1 to 3. It will showcase wholesalers, retailers, service providers and health practitioners and will also incorporate family fun activities at Gandel Besen House.
Free, pre-advertised information sessions on a variety of topics such as pre-natal health and child development will take place in the Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre where many fun toddler activities will also be arranged.
The Baby Expo has already attracted wide support. If you would like to be one of the limited exhibitors or presenters please call Clare Devine on 9834 0122 or email [email protected] for an expression of interest form. If you’d like to join the enthusiastic organising team made up of OCs who graduated from 1992 through to 2000, please call Josh Sharp on 0414 588 561.
College is evolving its Yom Hashaoh commemorate assemblies as it recognises that in the future it will have to conduct ceremonies in the absence of survivors.
Edna Sackson said, “The conference was an amazing opportunity to be part of a worldwide learning community. The highlight was learning with so many interesting people, from a variety of places and backgrounds, for whom educating about the Holocaust is a common goal.”
Marc Light agreed, “I found the conference stimulating and challenging, but most of all reassuring − that the legacy of the victims will not be forgotten.”
The College was extremely proud to have so many staff presenting at the conference and know they all enjoyed sharing their knowledge with colleagues from around the world.
EDNA SACKSON, MARC LIGHT, AVI COHEN AND RENE SILBERMANN AT THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE HOLOCAUST
DANNY ELBAUM WITH ROMY KLOOGER, NATHAN SCHUTZ AND RUBY KALINSKI
From the PrincipalThe last few months have seen successful ‘Pre-Authorisation’ visits by representatives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), who have reported approvingly on our readiness to become an authorised ‘World School’ next year.
The Primary Years and the Middle Years Programmes of the IBO not only ensure that teaching and learning in the College is of the highest quality, but also, in this increasingly global environment, enable our students to understand the various societies around them and of which they are a part.
As part of this process Scopus has recently played host to a group of Japanese students, and both communities of students were able to learn much from each other. A VCE Legal Studies class was addressed by the Treasurer of Victoria, John Lenders MLC, who explained first-hand about the electoral and political processes of our state. Two members – one Jewish and one Arab – from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel addressed our students about their projects.
These are just a few of the many visitors that our students benefit from throughout the year. In this way our students become aware of the contribution that they can make to their communities – as members of the school, as Jews, as Australians and as citizens of the world.
Rabbi James KennardPrincipal
STATE TREASURER, THE HON. JOHN LENDERS MLC, NOAH WEXLER AND RABBI KENNARD
Scopus at Yad Vashem
Old Collegian competes at OlympicsMazal tov to dual Olympian David Zalcberg ’98 on being selected as part of the Australian table tennis team for the Beijing Olympics.
David competed at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and also in the Commonwealth Games in 2006.
Staff welcomeCurrent and past staff (teaching and non-teaching) can now register on the secure Scopus Old Collegians Online Directory. Staff can communicate (via email) with one another, with their past students and utilise the many functions on the site, including viewing archive photos, the College calendar of events, newsletters and reunion pages.
To register go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au click on ‘Old Collegians Directory’, then click the ‘first time user’ link on the login screen. Remember to select ‘Staff’ from the drop down status list.
HOLD THE DATE Sunday 22 February 2009Have you remembered to update your email?Please update your email address on the Old Collegians Online Directory when it changes. That way we can keep you informed about reunions and Scopus events and news.
Go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au and click on Old Collegians Directory. The site also now allows you to upload a photo on your diary entry.
Primary MusicalMazal Tov to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 students on a wonderful primary school musical. Both performances of A Novel Idea were outstanding and we thank all students and staff for their hard work and dedication. Full story and photos in the next edition of Kaleidoscope.
Japanese could be heard loud and clear at school recently, as the College hosted nine students from The Australia Exchange Centre of Hokkaido, on the northern island of Japan.
During their 11 day visit the Japanese students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 10, were hosted by Scopus families and attended classes with their host brother or sister.
In addition to improving their English language skills and in turn helping our students polish up their Japanese conversation skills, the visiting students gained a greater understanding of Judaism and Jewish culture.
Many experienced a traditional Shabbat with their host family and also enjoyed the opportunity to explore a little of Melbourne during their stay.
For our students, the experience of hosting a Japanese student allowed them to develop their own understanding of a different culture, as well as form strong individual friendships.
Japanese is taught as an elective subject from Years 8 to 12. This was the 14th annual visit by Japanese students to Mount Scopus College.
Japanese heard at Scopus
JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS WITH THEIR SCOPUS HOSTS
Australian Students PrizeMazal Tov to Yonatan Cukierman, Elouise Davis, Dean Rosenberg and Dean Marcus from the Class of 2007 on being awarded Australian Students Prizes (formally the Lord Florey Student Prize) by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
The Australian Students Prize is a Commonwealth Government initiative designed to give national recognition to academic excellence and achievement in secondary education, particularly in senior secondary years. There are 500 prizes awarded nationally.
Building Bridges
The College recently hosted the ‘Building Bridges through Interfaith Dialogue’ program, with students from Aquinas College, Caulfield Grammar School (Wheelers Hill), Minaret College and Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School visiting Scopus.
Facilitated by youth leaders from all faiths, including three Scopus Old Collegians, the five session program encouraged students to share their experiences of their own faith and so develop a greater understanding and respect for those whose values, behaviour and faith differ from their own.
After a shared meal, the students broke into small groups and discussed their similarities and differences as young Australians and shared their thoughts on different social and moral issues.
For the 17 Scopus Year 11 students involved, the experience was both rewarding and insightful.
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KAREN FREILICH WITH STUDENTS FROM AQUINAS COLLEGE AND MINARET COLLEGE
Pampered PetsStudents at our Fink Karp Ivany Campus love nothing better than to cuddle up to Snowy, Fluffy or Harry at lunchtime.
These three rabbits are just part of the menagerie of pets that live at the campus.
Milkshake and Magpie the guinea pigs, Itzsy and Bitzsy the mice, a host of chickens, two birds and a farm full of worms complete the residents of the FKI Pet Club.
Designed to encourage the children to care about other living creatures and to take responsibility for their daily needs, Pet Club allows students from Kindergarten to Year 3 to interact with one another as they feed, clean and care for the animals.
As part of the College’s PYP program, students take a global view and soon learn that the animals are dependent on them for their daily care. Under the supervision of staff, the students clean the cages, feed and groom the animals and take them to the vet if needed.
The students have even attempted to teach some of the animals to obey simple commands and perform tricks.
Eggs collected from the chickens are used in cooking each week and herbs and vegetables from the school’s vegetable garden are also used by the students. Planted according to the season, the students have grown parsley for model seders and are currently growing potatoes for their Chanukah latkes.
JASMINE SHATTER WITH MAGPIE AND TANYA ZAIL WITH SNOWY
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This year the College has been blessed with two significant bequests.
In the will of the late Rose Rosanove we learnt of her desire to provide annual needs-based scholarships for our students. By investing the generous amount we will be able to fund bursaries in perpetuity from the income received as interest. We will proudly award the Rose Rosanove Bursaries from the beginning of 2009.
The late Harry Betan bequeathed his significant legacy in memory of his family, the Family Betansky of London, which is how we will acknowledge his gift on our Bequest Honour Board. The College will also direct these funds to helping students in need. We also recognise the assistance of Prof. Peter Zablud as an Executor of this Estate.
Our newly created Bequest Honour Board will acknowledge all the thoughtful people from whose estate the College has benefited over the last decade and serve to remind us, on a daily basis, that their memory is indeed a blessing and an inspiration.
We also take the opportunity to publicly thank Morris Margolis and Henry Rubin who are the Trustees of the Julia Feitel Pearl Trust from which we receive a significant sum each year for the tuition fees of students in need.
Sadly, we could not thank Rose or Harry personally as we did not know of their intentions previously. By informing us of a legacy in your will, you allow us to thank you and show our appreciation by recognising your gift during your lifetime.
If you would like to consider making Mount Scopus College a beneficiary of your estate in some way, please call Marilyn Simon, Foundation Executive Director, who would welcome your enquiry in the strictest confidence and after discussion, can provide the appropriate wording for insertion in your will. Phone: 9834 0124.
Their Ultimate Gift
Mazal Tov and thank you to the family and friends of Ruby Lew, who generously donated to the College on the occasion of Ruby’s Bat Mitzvah.
Annual givingThank you to the Scopus community for their on-going support for our Annual Appeal.
This year’s campaign was a great success and we thank chairpersons Shelley Cohney and Sharonne Slonim, as well as all our volunteers – parents, past parents, students, staff and Old Collegians – for their hard work and dedication.
RABBI KENNARD AND RUBY LEW
SHELLEY COHNEY AND SHARONNE SLONIM
Sharing their simcha
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The last Scopus Presentation Ball held at the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre involved 174 student participants and was enjoyed by almost 1400 guests.
Bev Blode worked tirelessly as the convenor of this fabulous production and was assisted by several dedicated parents to assemble the Business Directory, phone for patrons and raffle, collect photos and video footage for the retrospective DVD, arrange decorations and assist in the office with numerous tasks. Mazal Tov and thank you to all our volunteers − Parents’ Association, parents, students and staff. We are greatly appreciative of the support of Corporate Sponsors; Dans Plants, the erdigroup, Fulop Australia Pty Ltd and TIGCORP, and Family Sponsors; Ralph Burd and Family, Yvonne and Ian Fayman and Family and Helen and Tony Gandel and Family. As in previous years, our Year 12 participants organised Tzedakah in lieu of gifts and raised $8,608 for ACCESS to financially assist disabled students integrate into Jewish day schools. After several decades of the much-loved presentation/debutante format, we look forward to the new and exciting Scopus Graduation Ball to be held in November 2009.
Enrol now!If you are considering enrolling your child into the College for 2010, now is the time.Demand for places is high across most year levels; to avoid disappointment please send in your application form soon.
There are also vacancies in some year levels for 2009. If you are considering Mount Scopus for your child in 2009, please contact Registrar, Gina Ferrer as soon as possible.
Come for a tourMount Scopus welcomes all prospective families to come and see what we have to offer your child. To arrange a meeting with College Principal, Rabbi James Kennard, and the relevant Head of Campus, or for a private tour, please contact Gina Ferrer, Registrar on 9834 0000 or [email protected]
PuzzlesMuch of our time in the archives is spent trying to solve puzzles − the date a photo might have been taken; the names of those in photos; the identity of students and teachers; puzzling over people’s handwriting.
Can you help solve these puzzles?• WhoaretheseteachersfromourFinkKarpIvanyCampusinthephotoabove?
The photo was taken in the mid 1970s. We have a list of eight teachers at FKI at thattime…inthephotothereare12.Whoarethey?
• WhileMrMeronwasattheCollegehewasinstrumentalinsettinguptheScopusChoir, and a number of records were made featuring the choir under his direction. Howmanyrecordsweremade?Doyouhavecopies?Pleaseletusknowanythingaboutthemandthenamesofthosewhowereinthechoir?
Contact usHelen Synman, email: [email protected]. au or mobile 0418 357 696.
Please view the archive photos on the Scopus Old Collegians Online Directory to see if you can help identify anyone. Go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au and click on Old Collegians Directory to log in, then view the Archive Photoboard.
Presentation Ball
BALL CONVENOR BEV BLODE
FKISTAFF.CANYOUHELPWITHNAMES?PLEASEEMAILarchive1@scopus.vic.edu.au
2008 ReunionsPlease visit the Scopus website and register as an Old Collegian to receive your reunion information and reconnect with fellow classmates.
Log on to www.scopus.vic.edu.au click on ‘Old Collegians’ and follow the prompts.
For further information, please contact:
Class of 2003Wednesday 17 September 2008Hannah Schwartz: 0417 380 [email protected] Aronfeld: 0409 132 [email protected]
Class of 1998Sunday 9 November 2008Brett Lewis: 0423 401 [email protected]
Class of 1988Sunday 16 November 2008Karen Lutchner: 0409 709 [email protected] Durra: 0419 587 [email protected]
Class of 1978Sunday 26 October 2008Andrew Blode: 0415 537 [email protected]
Class of 1968To get involved, please callPaula Field (nee Janover): 0413 104 [email protected]
Peace through natureIlana Meallem and Mutassim Abu El Hawa from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies gave an inspiring presentation when they addressed Year 10 students earlier this term.
Ilana, an Israeli student and Mutassim, a Palestinian student, brought a positive message from a region where people of all faiths and backgrounds are working together to protect the environment.
At the Arava Institute in southern Israel, students work collaboratively to solve the environmental problems of the Middle East and hopefully bring peace at the same time.
Realising that nature is not bound by political borders, these students are taking a social approach to the environment by bringing people together to work for a common goal. At the same time they are breaking down barriers and creating a better understanding of each other’s culture and beliefs.
TIM SAME, JENNA SACKS, MUTASSIM ABU EL HAWA, ILANA MEALLEM AND STEPHANIE GANDEL
From the Archives…preserving the past, enriching the future
Kaleidoscope onlineTo receive your Kaleidoscope by email rather than post, please email your details to [email protected]
Kaleidoscope is also available on the College website: www.scopus.vic.edu.au as well as on the Old Collegians Online Directory.
We are currently planning a family fun evening early in March 2009, and a festive function early in December 2009. If you have volunteered to help the 60th birthday committee, we will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks to all the people who submitted designs for our birthday logo. The design we have selected was created by Henry Birman, OC ’77.
60th Birthday update
Australian Students PrizeMazal Tov to Yonatan Cukierman, Elouise Davis, Dean Rosenberg and Dean Marcus from the Class of 2007 on being awarded Australian Students Prizes (formally the Lord Florey Student Prize) by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
The Australian Students Prize is a Commonwealth Government initiative designed to give national recognition to academic excellence and achievement in secondary education, particularly in senior secondary years. There are 500 prizes awarded nationally.
Building Bridges
The College recently hosted the ‘Building Bridges through Interfaith Dialogue’ program, with students from Aquinas College, Caulfield Grammar School (Wheelers Hill), Minaret College and Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School visiting Scopus.
Facilitated by youth leaders from all faiths, including three Scopus Old Collegians, the five session program encouraged students to share their experiences of their own faith and so develop a greater understanding and respect for those whose values, behaviour and faith differ from their own.
After a shared meal, the students broke into small groups and discussed their similarities and differences as young Australians and shared their thoughts on different social and moral issues.
For the 17 Scopus Year 11 students involved, the experience was both rewarding and insightful.
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KAREN FREILICH WITH STUDENTS FROM AQUINAS COLLEGE AND MINARET COLLEGE
Pampered PetsStudents at our Fink Karp Ivany Campus love nothing better than to cuddle up to Snowy, Fluffy or Harry at lunchtime.
These three rabbits are just part of the menagerie of pets that live at the campus.
Milkshake and Magpie the guinea pigs, Itzsy and Bitzsy the mice, a host of chickens, two birds and a farm full of worms complete the residents of the FKI Pet Club.
Designed to encourage the children to care about other living creatures and to take responsibility for their daily needs, Pet Club allows students from Kindergarten to Year 3 to interact with one another as they feed, clean and care for the animals.
As part of the College’s PYP program, students take a global view and soon learn that the animals are dependent on them for their daily care. Under the supervision of staff, the students clean the cages, feed and groom the animals and take them to the vet if needed.
The students have even attempted to teach some of the animals to obey simple commands and perform tricks.
Eggs collected from the chickens are used in cooking each week and herbs and vegetables from the school’s vegetable garden are also used by the students. Planted according to the season, the students have grown parsley for model seders and are currently growing potatoes for their Chanukah latkes.
JASMINE SHATTER WITH MAGPIE AND TANYA ZAIL WITH SNOWY
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This year the College has been blessed with two significant bequests.
In the will of the late Rose Rosanove we learnt of her desire to provide annual needs-based scholarships for our students. By investing the generous amount we will be able to fund bursaries in perpetuity from the income received as interest. We will proudly award the Rose Rosanove Bursaries from the beginning of 2009.
The late Harry Betan bequeathed his significant legacy in memory of his family, the Family Betansky of London, which is how we will acknowledge his gift on our Bequest Honour Board. The College will also direct these funds to helping students in need. We also recognise the assistance of Prof. Peter Zablud as an Executor of this Estate.
Our newly created Bequest Honour Board will acknowledge all the thoughtful people from whose estate the College has benefited over the last decade and serve to remind us, on a daily basis, that their memory is indeed a blessing and an inspiration.
We also take the opportunity to publicly thank Morris Margolis and Henry Rubin who are the Trustees of the Julia Feitel Pearl Trust from which we receive a significant sum each year for the tuition fees of students in need.
Sadly, we could not thank Rose or Harry personally as we did not know of their intentions previously. By informing us of a legacy in your will, you allow us to thank you and show our appreciation by recognising your gift during your lifetime.
If you would like to consider making Mount Scopus College a beneficiary of your estate in some way, please call Marilyn Simon, Foundation Executive Director, who would welcome your enquiry in the strictest confidence and after discussion, can provide the appropriate wording for insertion in your will. Phone: 9834 0124.
Their Ultimate Gift
Mazal Tov and thank you to the family and friends of Ruby Lew, who generously donated to the College on the occasion of Ruby’s Bat Mitzvah.
Annual givingThank you to the Scopus community for their on-going support for our Annual Appeal.
This year’s campaign was a great success and we thank chairpersons Shelley Cohney and Sharonne Slonim, as well as all our volunteers – parents, past parents, students, staff and Old Collegians – for their hard work and dedication.
RABBI KENNARD AND RUBY LEW
SHELLEY COHNEY AND SHARONNE SLONIM
Sharing their simcha
KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2008 ELUL 5768 4
The last Scopus Presentation Ball held at the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre involved 174 student participants and was enjoyed by almost 1400 guests.
Bev Blode worked tirelessly as the convenor of this fabulous production and was assisted by several dedicated parents to assemble the Business Directory, phone for patrons and raffle, collect photos and video footage for the retrospective DVD, arrange decorations and assist in the office with numerous tasks. Mazal Tov and thank you to all our volunteers − Parents’ Association, parents, students and staff. We are greatly appreciative of the support of Corporate Sponsors; Dans Plants, the erdigroup, Fulop Australia Pty Ltd and TIGCORP, and Family Sponsors; Ralph Burd and Family, Yvonne and Ian Fayman and Family and Helen and Tony Gandel and Family. As in previous years, our Year 12 participants organised Tzedakah in lieu of gifts and raised $8,608 for ACCESS to financially assist disabled students integrate into Jewish day schools. After several decades of the much-loved presentation/debutante format, we look forward to the new and exciting Scopus Graduation Ball to be held in November 2009.
Enrol now!If you are considering enrolling your child into the College for 2010, now is the time.Demand for places is high across most year levels; to avoid disappointment please send in your application form soon.
There are also vacancies in some year levels for 2009. If you are considering Mount Scopus for your child in 2009, please contact Registrar, Gina Ferrer as soon as possible.
Come for a tourMount Scopus welcomes all prospective families to come and see what we have to offer your child. To arrange a meeting with College Principal, Rabbi James Kennard, and the relevant Head of Campus, or for a private tour, please contact Gina Ferrer, Registrar on 9834 0000 or [email protected]
PuzzlesMuch of our time in the archives is spent trying to solve puzzles − the date a photo might have been taken; the names of those in photos; the identity of students and teachers; puzzling over people’s handwriting.
Can you help solve these puzzles?• WhoaretheseteachersfromourFinkKarpIvanyCampusinthephotoabove?
The photo was taken in the mid 1970s. We have a list of eight teachers at FKI at thattime…inthephotothereare12.Whoarethey?
• WhileMrMeronwasattheCollegehewasinstrumentalinsettinguptheScopusChoir, and a number of records were made featuring the choir under his direction. Howmanyrecordsweremade?Doyouhavecopies?Pleaseletusknowanythingaboutthemandthenamesofthosewhowereinthechoir?
Contact usHelen Synman, email: [email protected]. au or mobile 0418 357 696.
Please view the archive photos on the Scopus Old Collegians Online Directory to see if you can help identify anyone. Go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au and click on Old Collegians Directory to log in, then view the Archive Photoboard.
Presentation Ball
BALL CONVENOR BEV BLODE
FKISTAFF.CANYOUHELPWITHNAMES?PLEASEEMAILarchive1@scopus.vic.edu.au
2008 ReunionsPlease visit the Scopus website and register as an Old Collegian to receive your reunion information and reconnect with fellow classmates.
Log on to www.scopus.vic.edu.au click on ‘Old Collegians’ and follow the prompts.
For further information, please contact:
Class of 2003Wednesday 17 September 2008Hannah Schwartz: 0417 380 [email protected] Aronfeld: 0409 132 [email protected]
Class of 1998Sunday 9 November 2008Brett Lewis: 0423 401 [email protected]
Class of 1988Sunday 16 November 2008Karen Lutchner: 0409 709 [email protected] Durra: 0419 587 [email protected]
Class of 1978Sunday 26 October 2008Andrew Blode: 0415 537 [email protected]
Class of 1968To get involved, please callPaula Field (nee Janover): 0413 104 [email protected]
Peace through natureIlana Meallem and Mutassim Abu El Hawa from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies gave an inspiring presentation when they addressed Year 10 students earlier this term.
Ilana, an Israeli student and Mutassim, a Palestinian student, brought a positive message from a region where people of all faiths and backgrounds are working together to protect the environment.
At the Arava Institute in southern Israel, students work collaboratively to solve the environmental problems of the Middle East and hopefully bring peace at the same time.
Realising that nature is not bound by political borders, these students are taking a social approach to the environment by bringing people together to work for a common goal. At the same time they are breaking down barriers and creating a better understanding of each other’s culture and beliefs.
TIM SAME, JENNA SACKS, MUTASSIM ABU EL HAWA, ILANA MEALLEM AND STEPHANIE GANDEL
From the Archives…preserving the past, enriching the future
Kaleidoscope onlineTo receive your Kaleidoscope by email rather than post, please email your details to [email protected]
Kaleidoscope is also available on the College website: www.scopus.vic.edu.au as well as on the Old Collegians Online Directory.
Australian Students PrizeMazal Tov to Yonatan Cukierman, Elouise Davis, Dean Rosenberg and Dean Marcus from the Class of 2007 on being awarded Australian Students Prizes (formally the Lord Florey Student Prize) by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
The Australian Students Prize is a Commonwealth Government initiative designed to give national recognition to academic excellence and achievement in secondary education, particularly in senior secondary years. There are 500 prizes awarded nationally.
Building Bridges
The College recently hosted the ‘Building Bridges through Interfaith Dialogue’ program, with students from Aquinas College, Caulfield Grammar School (Wheelers Hill), Minaret College and Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School visiting Scopus.
Facilitated by youth leaders from all faiths, including three Scopus Old Collegians, the five session program encouraged students to share their experiences of their own faith and so develop a greater understanding and respect for those whose values, behaviour and faith differ from their own.
After a shared meal, the students broke into small groups and discussed their similarities and differences as young Australians and shared their thoughts on different social and moral issues.
For the 17 Scopus Year 11 students involved, the experience was both rewarding and insightful.
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KAREN FREILICH WITH STUDENTS FROM AQUINAS COLLEGE AND MINARET COLLEGE
Pampered PetsStudents at our Fink Karp Ivany Campus love nothing better than to cuddle up to Snowy, Fluffy or Harry at lunchtime.
These three rabbits are just part of the menagerie of pets that live at the campus.
Milkshake and Magpie the guinea pigs, Itzsy and Bitzsy the mice, a host of chickens, two birds and a farm full of worms complete the residents of the FKI Pet Club.
Designed to encourage the children to care about other living creatures and to take responsibility for their daily needs, Pet Club allows students from Kindergarten to Year 3 to interact with one another as they feed, clean and care for the animals.
As part of the College’s PYP program, students take a global view and soon learn that the animals are dependent on them for their daily care. Under the supervision of staff, the students clean the cages, feed and groom the animals and take them to the vet if needed.
The students have even attempted to teach some of the animals to obey simple commands and perform tricks.
Eggs collected from the chickens are used in cooking each week and herbs and vegetables from the school’s vegetable garden are also used by the students. Planted according to the season, the students have grown parsley for model seders and are currently growing potatoes for their Chanukah latkes.
JASMINE SHATTER WITH MAGPIE AND TANYA ZAIL WITH SNOWY
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This year the College has been blessed with two significant bequests.
In the will of the late Rose Rosanove we learnt of her desire to provide annual needs-based scholarships for our students. By investing the generous amount we will be able to fund bursaries in perpetuity from the income received as interest. We will proudly award the Rose Rosanove Bursaries from the beginning of 2009.
The late Harry Betan bequeathed his significant legacy in memory of his family, the Family Betansky of London, which is how we will acknowledge his gift on our Bequest Honour Board. The College will also direct these funds to helping students in need. We also recognise the assistance of Prof. Peter Zablud as an Executor of this Estate.
Our newly created Bequest Honour Board will acknowledge all the thoughtful people from whose estate the College has benefited over the last decade and serve to remind us, on a daily basis, that their memory is indeed a blessing and an inspiration.
We also take the opportunity to publicly thank Morris Margolis and Henry Rubin who are the Trustees of the Julia Feitel Pearl Trust from which we receive a significant sum each year for the tuition fees of students in need.
Sadly, we could not thank Rose or Harry personally as we did not know of their intentions previously. By informing us of a legacy in your will, you allow us to thank you and show our appreciation by recognising your gift during your lifetime.
If you would like to consider making Mount Scopus College a beneficiary of your estate in some way, please call Marilyn Simon, Foundation Executive Director, who would welcome your enquiry in the strictest confidence and after discussion, can provide the appropriate wording for insertion in your will. Phone: 9834 0124.
Their Ultimate Gift
Mazal Tov and thank you to the family and friends of Ruby Lew, who generously donated to the College on the occasion of Ruby’s Bat Mitzvah.
Annual givingThank you to the Scopus community for their on-going support for our Annual Appeal.
This year’s campaign was a great success and we thank chairpersons Shelley Cohney and Sharonne Slonim, as well as all our volunteers – parents, past parents, students, staff and Old Collegians – for their hard work and dedication.
RABBI KENNARD AND RUBY LEW
SHELLEY COHNEY AND SHARONNE SLONIM
Sharing their simcha
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The last Scopus Presentation Ball held at the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre involved 174 student participants and was enjoyed by almost 1400 guests.
Bev Blode worked tirelessly as the convenor of this fabulous production and was assisted by several dedicated parents to assemble the Business Directory, phone for patrons and raffle, collect photos and video footage for the retrospective DVD, arrange decorations and assist in the office with numerous tasks. Mazal Tov and thank you to all our volunteers − Parents’ Association, parents, students and staff. We are greatly appreciative of the support of Corporate Sponsors; Dans Plants, the erdigroup, Fulop Australia Pty Ltd and TIGCORP, and Family Sponsors; Ralph Burd and Family, Yvonne and Ian Fayman and Family and Helen and Tony Gandel and Family. As in previous years, our Year 12 participants organised Tzedakah in lieu of gifts and raised $8,608 for ACCESS to financially assist disabled students integrate into Jewish day schools. After several decades of the much-loved presentation/debutante format, we look forward to the new and exciting Scopus Graduation Ball to be held in November 2009.
Enrol now!If you are considering enrolling your child into the College for 2010, now is the time.Demand for places is high across most year levels; to avoid disappointment please send in your application form soon.
There are also vacancies in some year levels for 2009. If you are considering Mount Scopus for your child in 2009, please contact Registrar, Gina Ferrer as soon as possible.
Come for a tourMount Scopus welcomes all prospective families to come and see what we have to offer your child. To arrange a meeting with College Principal, Rabbi James Kennard, and the relevant Head of Campus, or for a private tour, please contact Gina Ferrer, Registrar on 9834 0000 or [email protected]
PuzzlesMuch of our time in the archives is spent trying to solve puzzles − the date a photo might have been taken; the names of those in photos; the identity of students and teachers; puzzling over people’s handwriting.
Can you help solve these puzzles?• WhoaretheseteachersfromourFinkKarpIvanyCampusinthephotoabove?
The photo was taken in the mid 1970s. We have a list of eight teachers at FKI at thattime…inthephotothereare12.Whoarethey?
• WhileMrMeronwasattheCollegehewasinstrumentalinsettinguptheScopusChoir, and a number of records were made featuring the choir under his direction. Howmanyrecordsweremade?Doyouhavecopies?Pleaseletusknowanythingaboutthemandthenamesofthosewhowereinthechoir?
Contact usHelen Synman, email: [email protected]. au or mobile 0418 357 696.
Please view the archive photos on the Scopus Old Collegians Online Directory to see if you can help identify anyone. Go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au and click on Old Collegians Directory to log in, then view the Archive Photoboard.
Presentation Ball
BALL CONVENOR BEV BLODE
FKISTAFF.CANYOUHELPWITHNAMES?PLEASEEMAILarchive1@scopus.vic.edu.au
2008 ReunionsPlease visit the Scopus website and register as an Old Collegian to receive your reunion information and reconnect with fellow classmates.
Log on to www.scopus.vic.edu.au click on ‘Old Collegians’ and follow the prompts.
For further information, please contact:
Class of 2003Wednesday 17 September 2008Hannah Schwartz: 0417 380 [email protected] Aronfeld: 0409 132 [email protected]
Class of 1998Sunday 9 November 2008Brett Lewis: 0423 401 [email protected]
Class of 1988Sunday 16 November 2008Karen Lutchner: 0409 709 [email protected] Durra: 0419 587 [email protected]
Class of 1978Sunday 26 October 2008Andrew Blode: 0415 537 [email protected]
Class of 1968To get involved, please callPaula Field (nee Janover): 0413 104 [email protected]
Peace through natureIlana Meallem and Mutassim Abu El Hawa from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies gave an inspiring presentation when they addressed Year 10 students earlier this term.
Ilana, an Israeli student and Mutassim, a Palestinian student, brought a positive message from a region where people of all faiths and backgrounds are working together to protect the environment.
At the Arava Institute in southern Israel, students work collaboratively to solve the environmental problems of the Middle East and hopefully bring peace at the same time.
Realising that nature is not bound by political borders, these students are taking a social approach to the environment by bringing people together to work for a common goal. At the same time they are breaking down barriers and creating a better understanding of each other’s culture and beliefs.
TIM SAME, JENNA SACKS, MUTASSIM ABU EL HAWA, ILANA MEALLEM AND STEPHANIE GANDEL
From the Archives…preserving the past, enriching the future
Kaleidoscope onlineTo receive your Kaleidoscope by email rather than post, please email your details to [email protected]
Kaleidoscope is also available on the College website: www.scopus.vic.edu.au as well as on the Old Collegians Online Directory.
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BIRTHSHayley (Elbaum) ’85 and Darren Krongold ’87, HopeGila (Weingarten) and Yaakov (Ashley) Opat ’94, ZissyHadas (Cohen) and Michael Schwartzbord ’93, NoamJackie (Harari) ’89 and Hillel Lithwick, HannahJordi (Rynderman) ’93 and Alex Sheard, LouisDebra Zipper ’93 and Ilan Rauschberger ’93, Nadav and NoamNavah (Macmull) ’94 and Ronen Jachimowicz, ZaraDanielle (Brand) ’96 and Andrew Litwinow, JontyNicole (Newburn) and Adam Golabek ’94, MadeleineAdina (Wytworknik) and Rodney Fleiszig ’95, NoahRomi (Haas) and Boris Zaslavsky ’92, JacquieNaomi (Irlicht) ’88 and James Gobbo, AmandaRebecca (Goodman) and Jeremy Glick ’96, AndrewRachel Morley and Jeff Sharp ’88, LucyDani (Rozencwajg) ’94 and Tom Hersz, JadaCorin (Luntz) ’95 and Taro Kanazawa, MiaNaomi (Weingart) ’94 and Jason Lenga, OliviaAndrea (Moss) ’88 and Benjamin Rothschild ’85, Nicholas and MatthewGabi (Sondheim) ’96 and Daniel Rees ’92, JasmineAmanda (Davidson) and Ronnie Hampel ’95, SienaTammy (Sawicz) ’90 and Robert Derman, OliviaShelley (Kline) ’90 and Adam Joel ’94, TemaSimone Szalmuk-Singer ’86 and Barry Singer, MiaMelanie (Wedd) and Craig Levin ’85, JessieMahima (Kumari) and Dennis Krongold ’63, AsherEmma James ’93 and Damien Wurzel, BlakeLisa (Kleiner) and Jeff Alberts ’85, KeiraRebecca (Lasky) ’97 and Hayden Lipsitz ’97, RileyBelinda (Crossley) and Jarrod Cohen ’90, ZaraMartine (Arnheim) ’93 and Oshik Harari, NoaLara (Lopata) ’85 and Paul Cina, JacobRomy (Lewis) ’95 and Royi Dankner, NadavMonica (Vinson) ’77 and Geoffrey Kempler ’72, Raphael and JacobCaroline (Berkovitch) ’92 and Jeremy Weinstein, AmaliaIlana (Wald) and Steven Casper ’86, RaphaelRochelle (Werba) ’93 and Vlad Younger, AriKeren (Kranz) ’97 and Matt Slutzkin, TobyJoanne (Farmer) and Warren Samuel ’90, JeremyAndrea Gore ’81 and John Lindros, CharlesDana (Zetlin) and Russell Lewis ’93, OliverNatalie (Mond) ’96 and Marty Dodge, LaraDelia (Raizon) ’90 and Eshell Baron, ShiraIlana (Mond) and Dean Weinman ’96, EllieCaroline (Banky) ’96 and Eden Rose ’94, OliverGina (Rutman) ’94 and Jeremy Szwider ’91, Chloé
Dor le Dor – Generation to GenerationPlease continue to keep us informed by sending your news to [email protected] or call us on 9834 0121.
Janelle and Jeremy Goldin ’91, SamuelCaitilin (Hawkins) and Gadi Bloch ’90, AsherKate (Smorgon) ’95 and Dean Mohr ’94, OliverSarah (Taussig) ’89 and Paul Engelman ’88, SamuelDanielle (Hyman) ’92 and Oren Malin ’94, ZacEllana (Skurnik) ’88 and Tony Aarons, LeoAnn (Wenban) and Arnold Singer ’61, ArtenCandy (Melnik) and Michael Rosenbaum ’87, Nicholas and BenjiJudith (Goldberger) ’96 and Karl David, JennaJackie (Szmark) ’91 and Anthony Bursztyn ’85, NicholasNaomi (Arndt) ’88 and Mark Cooper ’76, NoahSharen (Fink) ’89 and Simon Krite, JoshuaAmanda (Adler) and Karl Kutner ’93, ClaudiaRevital (Vaknin) and Daniel Zmood ’90, NoamJanet (Myers) and Jonathan Granek ’96, NoaLisa (Black) ’91 and Jason Sellyn, LouisRachel (Little) ’91 and Leonard Samuel ’91, NathanSharon (Segal) ’92 and Dion Cohen ’91, ZacharyDanya (Blackstone) ’93 and Josh Goodman, Shaylee
MARRIAGESWendy Siniska and Michael Stainmagen ’99Dana Keshet ’98 and Tsachi ArvivMelinda Moss and David Lipshutz ’99Sandi Braunstein ’74 and Walter RapoportEmma Weiss ’87 and Matt ReganJudy Prager and Simon Wail ’84Simone Zefira ’99 and Oria CohenKarin Rom and Simon Gabizon ’93Rochelle Jacobs and Dion Travitz ’98
IN MEMORYPeter Opat ’66Lloyd Felman ’67Janet Zeleznikow ’74
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURSAlbert Dadon AM Jack Hansky AM Tania de Jong AM ’81Helen Brustman OAM Phillip Maisel OAM
Mount Scopus Memorial College, Gandel Campus, 245 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria Australia 3125Telephone 9834 0000 Facsimile 9834 0001 Email [email protected] Editor: Vicki Davis KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2008 ELUL 5768 1
Published for the Scopus Community Editor: Vicki Davis
John Lenders visits
The Hon. John Lenders MLC, State Treasurer went back to the classroom recently.
During his visit to the College, Mr Lenders, a former teacher, taught a Years 11/12 Legal Studies class and spoke on the legislative process.
He described how ideas become bills and bills become laws and some of the difficulties encountered in the process. He gave examples of bills that had been passed as well as some that had failed.
A charismatic speaker, he held the class’ attention for almost an hour and happily took questions from students on all aspects of government life and responsible representation.
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Four members of staff recently took part in the 6th International Conference on the Holocaust at Yad Vashem in Israel.
The theme of the conference was ‘Teaching the Shoah – Fighting Racism
Never too youngThe children in our Early Learning Centres are learning early about the importance of Tzedakah and giving back to the community.
The families of Upper Kinder Gimmel at Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre have chosen Hatzolah as their Tzedakah project this year. As each child celebrates their birthday, a portion of the group present money is donated to this very worthwhile cause. Danny Elbaum from Hatzolah visited the kinder children recently and presented the class with a Certificate of Appreciation and two Junior Hatzolah bears. The children were very interested as Danny spoke about the work of Hatzolah and loved playing with the bears in their kinder hospital.
and Prejudice’ and it was attended by over 700 people from 52 countries.
Head of Gandel Besen House, Rene Silbermann, and Primary Jewish Studies teacher Edna Sackson spoke on ‘The use of personal stories in connecting children with the Holocaust’ and how the immediacy of personal stories provides students with an accessible way of connecting to an event of this magnitude.
Media Studies teacher Marc Light discussed ‘Using new media to teach the Holocaust’. He gave insights into the College’s new media course which uses technology, film texts and media representations to encourage students to engage with the Holocaust.
Finally, Director of Jewish Studies and Hebrew, Avi Cohen, presented on ‘From Witness to Child: The Change in Shoah Commemorations’ and detailed how the
COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY EXPO – pre-natal through to kinderOur Scopus young alumni are organising a community-wide Baby Expo directed at the age group of -1 to 3. It will showcase wholesalers, retailers, service providers and health practitioners and will also incorporate family fun activities at Gandel Besen House.
Free, pre-advertised information sessions on a variety of topics such as pre-natal health and child development will take place in the Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre where many fun toddler activities will also be arranged.
The Baby Expo has already attracted wide support. If you would like to be one of the limited exhibitors or presenters please call Clare Devine on 9834 0122 or email [email protected] for an expression of interest form. If you’d like to join the enthusiastic organising team made up of OCs who graduated from 1992 through to 2000, please call Josh Sharp on 0414 588 561.
College is evolving its Yom Hashaoh commemorate assemblies as it recognises that in the future it will have to conduct ceremonies in the absence of survivors.
Edna Sackson said, “The conference was an amazing opportunity to be part of a worldwide learning community. The highlight was learning with so many interesting people, from a variety of places and backgrounds, for whom educating about the Holocaust is a common goal.”
Marc Light agreed, “I found the conference stimulating and challenging, but most of all reassuring − that the legacy of the victims will not be forgotten.”
The College was extremely proud to have so many staff presenting at the conference and know they all enjoyed sharing their knowledge with colleagues from around the world.
EDNA SACKSON, MARC LIGHT, AVI COHEN AND RENE SILBERMANN AT THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE HOLOCAUST
DANNY ELBAUM WITH ROMY KLOOGER, NATHAN SCHUTZ AND RUBY KALINSKI
From the PrincipalThe last few months have seen successful ‘Pre-Authorisation’ visits by representatives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), who have reported approvingly on our readiness to become an authorised ‘World School’ next year.
The Primary Years and the Middle Years Programmes of the IBO not only ensure that teaching and learning in the College is of the highest quality, but also, in this increasingly global environment, enable our students to understand the various societies around them and of which they are a part.
As part of this process Scopus has recently played host to a group of Japanese students, and both communities of students were able to learn much from each other. A VCE Legal Studies class was addressed by the Treasurer of Victoria, John Lenders MLC, who explained first-hand about the electoral and political processes of our state. Two members – one Jewish and one Arab – from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel addressed our students about their projects.
These are just a few of the many visitors that our students benefit from throughout the year. In this way our students become aware of the contribution that they can make to their communities – as members of the school, as Jews, as Australians and as citizens of the world.
Rabbi James KennardPrincipal
STATE TREASURER, THE HON. JOHN LENDERS MLC, NOAH WEXLER AND RABBI KENNARD
Scopus at Yad Vashem
Old Collegian competes at OlympicsMazal tov to dual Olympian David Zalcberg ’98 on being selected as part of the Australian table tennis team for the Beijing Olympics.
David competed at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and also in the Commonwealth Games in 2006.
Staff welcomeCurrent and past staff (teaching and non-teaching) can now register on the secure Scopus Old Collegians Online Directory. Staff can communicate (via email) with one another, with their past students and utilise the many functions on the site, including viewing archive photos, the College calendar of events, newsletters and reunion pages.
To register go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au click on ‘Old Collegians Directory’, then click the ‘first time user’ link on the login screen. Remember to select ‘Staff’ from the drop down status list.
HOLD THE DATE Sunday 22 February 2009Have you remembered to update your email?Please update your email address on the Old Collegians Online Directory when it changes. That way we can keep you informed about reunions and Scopus events and news.
Go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au and click on Old Collegians Directory. The site also now allows you to upload a photo on your diary entry.
Primary MusicalMazal Tov to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 students on a wonderful primary school musical. Both performances of A Novel Idea were outstanding and we thank all students and staff for their hard work and dedication. Full story and photos in the next edition of Kaleidoscope.
Japanese could be heard loud and clear at school recently, as the College hosted nine students from The Australia Exchange Centre of Hokkaido, on the northern island of Japan.
During their 11 day visit the Japanese students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 10, were hosted by Scopus families and attended classes with their host brother or sister.
In addition to improving their English language skills and in-turn helping our students polish up their Japanese conversation skills, the visiting students gained a greater understanding of Judaism and Jewish culture.
Many experienced a traditional Shabbat with their host family and also enjoyed the opportunity to explore a little of Melbourne during their stay.
For our students, the experience of hosting a Japanese student allowed them to develop their own understanding of a different culture, as well as form strong individual friendships.
Japanese is taught as an elective subject from Years 8 to 12. This was the 14th annual visit by Japanese students to Mount Scopus College.
Japanese heard at Scopus
JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS WITH THEIR SCOPUS HOSTS
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BIRTHSHayley (Elbaum) ’85 and Darren Krongold ’87, HopeGila (Weingarten) and Yaakov (Ashley) Opat ’94, ZissyHadas (Cohen) and Michael Schwartzbord ’93, NoamJackie (Harari) ’89 and Hillel Lithwick, HannahJordi (Rynderman) ’93 and Alex Sheard, LouisDebra Zipper ’93 and Ilan Rauschberger ’93, Nadav and NoamNavah (Macmull) ’94 and Ronen Jachimowicz, ZaraDanielle (Brand) ’96 and Andrew Litwinow, JontyNicole (Newburn) and Adam Golabek ’94, MadeleineAdina (Wytworknik) and Rodney Fleiszig ’95, NoahRomi (Haas) and Boris Zaslavsky ’92, JacquieNaomi (Irlicht) ’88 and James Gobbo, AmandaRebecca (Goodman) and Jeremy Glick ’96, AndrewRachel Morley and Jeff Sharp ’88, LucyDani (Rozencwajg) ’94 and Tom Hersz, JadaCorin (Luntz) ’95 and Taro Kanazawa, MiaNaomi (Weingart) ’94 and Jason Lenga, OliviaAndrea (Moss) ’88 and Benjamin Rothschild ’85, Nicholas and MatthewGabi (Sondheim) ’96 and Daniel Rees ’92, JasmineAmanda (Davidson) and Ronnie Hampel ’95, SienaTammy (Sawicz) ’90 and Robert Derman, OliviaShelley (Kline) ’90 and Adam Joel ’94, TemaSimone Szalmuk-Singer ’86 and Barry Singer, MiaMelanie (Wedd) and Craig Levin ’85, JessieMahima (Kumari) and Dennis Krongold ’63, AsherEmma James ’93 and Damien Wurzel, BlakeLisa (Kleiner) and Jeff Alberts ’85, KeiraRebecca (Lasky) ’97 and Hayden Lipsitz ’97, RileyBelinda (Crossley) and Jarrod Cohen ’90, ZaraMartine (Arnheim) ’93 and Oshik Harari, NoaLara (Lopata) ’85 and Paul Cina, JacobRomy (Lewis) ’95 and Royi Dankner, NadavMonica (Vinson) ’77 and Geoffrey Kempler ’72, Raphael and JacobCaroline (Berkovitch) ’92 and Jeremy Weinstein, AmaliaIlana (Wald) and Steven Casper ’86, RaphaelRochelle (Werba) ’93 and Vlad Younger, AriKeren (Kranz) ’97 and Matt Slutzkin, TobyJoanne (Farmer) and Warren Samuel ’90, JeremyAndrea Gore ’81 and John Lindros, CharlesDana (Zetlin) and Russell Lewis ’93, OliverNatalie (Mond) ’96 and Marty Dodge, LaraDelia (Raizon) ’90 and Eshell Baron, ShiraIlana (Mond) and Dean Weinman ’96, EllieCaroline (Banky) ’96 and Eden Rose ’94, OliverGina (Rutman) ’94 and Jeremy Szwider ’91, Chloé
Dor le Dor – Generation to GenerationPlease continue to keep us informed by sending your news to [email protected] or call us on 9834 0121.
Janelle and Jeremy Goldin ’91, SamuelCaitilin (Hawkins) and Gadi Bloch ’90, AsherKate (Smorgon) ’95 and Dean Mohr ’94, OliverSarah (Taussig) ’89 and Paul Engelman ’88, SamuelDanielle (Hyman) ’92 and Oren Malin ’94, ZacEllana (Skurnik) ’88 and Tony Aarons, LeoAnn (Wenban) and Arnold Singer ’61, ArtenCandy (Melnik) and Michael Rosenbaum ’87, Nicholas and BenjiJudith (Goldberger) ’96 and Karl David, JennaJackie (Szmark) ’91 and Anthony Bursztyn ’85, NicholasNaomi (Arndt) ’88 and Mark Cooper ’76, NoahSharen (Fink) ’89 and Simon Krite, JoshuaAmanda (Adler) and Karl Kutner ’93, ClaudiaRevital (Vaknin) and Daniel Zmood ’90, NoamJanet (Myers) and Jonathan Granek ’96, NoaLisa (Black) ’91 and Jason Sellyn, LouisRachel (Little) ’91 and Leonard Samuel ’91, NathanSharon (Segal) ’92 and Dion Cohen ’91, ZacharyDanya (Blackstone) ’93 and Josh Goodman, Shaylee
MARRIAGESWendy Siniska and Michael Stainmagen ’99Dana Keshet ’98 and Tsachi ArvivMelinda Moss and David Lipshutz ’99Sandi Braunstein ’74 and Walter RapoportEmma Weiss ’87 and Matt ReganJudy Prager and Simon Wail ’84Simone Zefira ’99 and Oria CohenKarin Rom and Simon Gabizon ’93Rochelle Jacobs and Dion Travitz ’98
IN MEMORYPeter Opat ’66Lloyd Felman ’67Janet Zeleznikow ’74
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURSAlbert Dadon AM Jack Hansky AM Tania de Jong AM ’81Helen Brustman OAM Phillip Maisel OAM
Mount Scopus Memorial College, Gandel Campus, 245 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria Australia 3125Telephone 9834 0000 Facsimile 9834 0001 Email [email protected] Editor: Vicki Davis KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2008 ELUL 5768 1
Published for the Scopus Community Editor: Vicki Davis
John Lenders visits
The Hon. John Lenders MLC, State Treasurer went back to the classroom recently.
During his visit to the College, Mr Lenders, a former teacher, taught a Years 11/12 Legal Studies class and spoke on the legislative process.
He described how ideas become bills and bills become laws and some of the difficulties encountered in the process. He gave examples of bills that had been passed as well as some that had failed.
A charismatic speaker, he held the class’ attention for almost an hour and happily took questions from students on all aspects of government life and responsible representation.
KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2008 ELUL 5768 5
Four members of staff recently took part in the 6th International Conference on the Holocaust at Yad Vashem in Israel.
The theme of the conference was ‘Teaching the Shoah – Fighting Racism
Never too youngThe children in our Early Learning Centres are learning early about the importance of Tzedakah and giving back to the community.
The families of Upper Kinder Gimmel at Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre have chosen Hatzolah as their Tzedakah project this year. As each child celebrates their birthday, a portion of the group present money is donated to this very worthwhile cause. Danny Elbaum from Hatzolah visited the kinder children recently and presented the class with a Certificate of Appreciation and two Junior Hatzolah bears. The children were very interested as Danny spoke about the work of Hatzolah and loved playing with the bears in their kinder hospital.
and Prejudice’ and it was attended by over 700 people from 52 countries.
Head of Gandel Besen House, Rene Silbermann, and Primary Jewish Studies teacher Edna Sackson spoke on ‘The use of personal stories in connecting children with the Holocaust’ and how the immediacy of personal stories provides students with an accessible way of connecting to an event of this magnitude.
Media Studies teacher Marc Light discussed ‘Using new media to teach the Holocaust’. He gave insights into the College’s new media course which uses technology, film texts and media representations to encourage students to engage with the Holocaust.
Finally, Director of Jewish Studies and Hebrew, Avi Cohen, presented on ‘From Witness to Child: The Change in Shoah Commemorations’ and detailed how the
COMMUNITY-WIDE BABY EXPO – pre-natal through to kinderOur Scopus young alumni are organising a community-wide Baby Expo directed at the age group of -1 to 3. It will showcase wholesalers, retailers, service providers and health practitioners and will also incorporate family fun activities at Gandel Besen House.
Free, pre-advertised information sessions on a variety of topics such as pre-natal health and child development will take place in the Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre where many fun toddler activities will also be arranged.
The Baby Expo has already attracted wide support. If you would like to be one of the limited exhibitors or presenters please call Clare Devine on 9834 0122 or email [email protected] for an expression of interest form. If you’d like to join the enthusiastic organising team made up of OCs who graduated from 1992 through to 2000, please call Josh Sharp on 0414 588 561.
College is evolving its Yom Hashaoh commemorate assemblies as it recognises that in the future it will have to conduct ceremonies in the absence of survivors.
Edna Sackson said, “The conference was an amazing opportunity to be part of a worldwide learning community. The highlight was learning with so many interesting people, from a variety of places and backgrounds, for whom educating about the Holocaust is a common goal.”
Marc Light agreed, “I found the conference stimulating and challenging, but most of all reassuring − that the legacy of the victims will not be forgotten.”
The College was extremely proud to have so many staff presenting at the conference and know they all enjoyed sharing their knowledge with colleagues from around the world.
EDNA SACKSON, MARC LIGHT, AVI COHEN AND RENE SILBERMANN AT THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE HOLOCAUST
DANNY ELBAUM WITH ROMY KLOOGER, NATHAN SCHUTZ AND RUBY KALINSKI
From the PrincipalThe last few months have seen successful ‘Pre-Authorisation’ visits by representatives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), who have reported approvingly on our readiness to become an authorised ‘World School’ next year.
The Primary Years and the Middle Years Programmes of the IBO not only ensure that teaching and learning in the College is of the highest quality, but also, in this increasingly global environment, enable our students to understand the various societies around them and of which they are a part.
As part of this process Scopus has recently played host to a group of Japanese students, and both communities of students were able to learn much from each other. A VCE Legal Studies class was addressed by the Treasurer of Victoria, John Lenders MLC, who explained first-hand about the electoral and political processes of our state. Two members – one Jewish and one Arab – from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in Israel addressed our students about their projects.
These are just a few of the many visitors that our students benefit from throughout the year. In this way our students become aware of the contribution that they can make to their communities – as members of the school, as Jews, as Australians and as citizens of the world.
Rabbi James KennardPrincipal
STATE TREASURER, THE HON. JOHN LENDERS MLC, NOAH WEXLER AND RABBI KENNARD
Scopus at Yad Vashem
Old Collegian competes at OlympicsMazal tov to dual Olympian David Zalcberg ’98 on being selected as part of the Australian table tennis team for the Beijing Olympics.
David competed at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and also in the Commonwealth Games in 2006.
Staff welcomeCurrent and past staff (teaching and non-teaching) can now register on the secure Scopus Old Collegians Online Directory. Staff can communicate (via email) with one another, with their past students and utilise the many functions on the site, including viewing archive photos, the College calendar of events, newsletters and reunion pages.
To register go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au click on ‘Old Collegians Directory’, then click the ‘first time user’ link on the login screen. Remember to select ‘Staff’ from the drop down status list.
HOLD THE DATE Sunday 22 February 2009Have you remembered to update your email?Please update your email address on the Old Collegians Online Directory when it changes. That way we can keep you informed about reunions and Scopus events and news.
Go to www.scopus.vic.edu.au and click on Old Collegians Directory. The site also now allows you to upload a photo on your diary entry.
Primary MusicalMazal Tov to Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 students on a wonderful primary school musical. Both performances of A Novel Idea were outstanding and we thank all students and staff for their hard work and dedication. Full story and photos in the next edition of Kaleidoscope.
Japanese could be heard loud and clear at school recently, as the College hosted nine students from The Australia Exchange Centre of Hokkaido, on the northern island of Japan.
During their 11 day visit the Japanese students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 10, were hosted by Scopus families and attended classes with their host brother or sister.
In addition to improving their English language skills and in-turn helping our students polish up their Japanese conversation skills, the visiting students gained a greater understanding of Judaism and Jewish culture.
Many experienced a traditional Shabbat with their host family and also enjoyed the opportunity to explore a little of Melbourne during their stay.
For our students, the experience of hosting a Japanese student allowed them to develop their own understanding of a different culture, as well as form strong individual friendships.
Japanese is taught as an elective subject from Years 8 to 12. This was the 14th annual visit by Japanese students to Mount Scopus College.
Japanese heard at Scopus
JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS WITH THEIR SCOPUS HOSTS
