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The title of this piece either drew you in or pushed you far, far

away. Either you are philosophically and theologically switched

on, or you are not. Or perhaps the theology speaks to you but

not the philosophy, or vice versa. Irrespective, you have gotten

until here, so I’ll get on with things.

Chanukah is the story of a Yavneh gone wrong. Of an

encounter between the Judaism and worldy learning that

presented itself as a zero-sum game – you were either a

Hellenist or a pious Jew, there are no heroes in this story who

absorbed secular wisdom and held steadfast to their Jewish

identity.

But, as Rabbi David Fohrman points out, there is a precursor to

the Chanukah story which demonstrated a far more nuanced

relationship between Athens and Jerusalem, and that is the

story of Alexander the Great and his not-quite conquest of Eretz Yisrael (see Yoma 69a).

During his time, the leader of the Jewish people was Shimon HaTzadik, who also served as

the Kohen Gadol. As Alexander advanced on Jerusalem, Shimon came out to greet this young

conqueror, bedecked in the special garbs that were normally reserved for use only within the

confines of the Bet Hamikdash. When Alexander saw Shimon, he demounted his horse and

bowed to the ground. Queried by his puzzled escorts, Alexander informed them that prior to

each military escapade, he would have a dream – and it was this man, Shimon HaTzadik, who

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ANNOUNCEMENTSMAZAL TOVS:To the Goldhirsch family on Eli’s Bar Mitzvah.

To the Rosen family on Rebecca & Hayley’s Bat Mitzvah.

To the Lowinger family on Gilad’s Bar Mitzvah.

To the Kupshik family on Saul’s Bar Mitzvah.

To the Surdut family on Kira’s Bat Mitzvah.

AESTHETICS AND THE DIVINERABBI CHAIM COWEN, Deputy Principal, Head of Jewish Studies

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

DECEMBER

Fri 11 Last Day of Term 4

CANDLE LIGHTING: Parshat Vayeshev

Chanukah

Light Candles: 8:17pmShabbat Ends: 9:24pm

To the Krigsman family on Aura’s Bat Mitzvah.

To the Azriel family on Yehonathan’s Bar Mitzvah.

To the Moss family on Yonatan’s Bar Mitzvah.

To the Brykman family on Raphael’s Bar Mitzvah.

May you continue to have Nachat from your families.

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appeared in it and guaranteed his victory. Needless to say, the encounter was congenial, and the Land of Israel remained under

Jewish dominion.

This episode contains within it a vision of Yavneh gone right. It is an encounter between worldly wisdom – the arts in particular

– which are represented by Greek culture, and Divine wisdom and Torah scholarship, represented by Judaism. The ultimate

relationship between these two are foreshadowed in the blessing Noach gave to his children יפת אלקים ליפת וישכן באהלי שם

“may HaShem expand Yafet and may he dwell in the tents of Shem.” Yafet is the ancestor of Greece, while Shem is the ancestor

of the Jewish nation. Their ultimate coming together is thus when worldy wisdom exists within a sacred framework – that provided

by Torah.

The past weeks have seen many culminations – the graduations of our Year 6 and Year 12 students, the conclusion of our BarME

and post-BatME programs and the finale of units of study and the various Sefarim which have been learned over the course of

a year like no other. It is fitting that Chanukah accompanies us on our way out, reminding us that the disparate areas of learning

don’t need to end with discord, but rather Yefet can dwell in the tent of Shem, and both Jewish and general studies can, and

must, mutually enhance one another.

The Yavneh 2nd Hand Uniform sales this year have raised over

$7,000 for YPO projects which directly benefit your children.

Every one of the over 200 sales in 2020 (whether for one shirt

or a full set of clothes) has only been possible thanks to your

generous donations and the ongoing support of buyers.

If you are not already one of the 360 members of our “Yavneh

2nd Hand Uniform & Books” Facebook page, please join for

regular updated stockists and sales by other members.

Have a good break …. and don’t forget to contact me when

you have old school clothes to pass on!!

I look forward to continuing to help as many parents and stu-

dents as I can to be ready for a more “uniform” 2021!

Hayley 0409 138 949

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

Please let Lynda Pilalis @ l.pilalis@yavneh.vic.edu.au know if any ex-students have made Aliya, so we can update the Aliya Honour Board.

ALIYAH HONOUR BOARD

mailto:l.pilalis%40yavneh.vic.edu.au?subject=

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WEEKLY DVAR TORAH - PARSHAT VAYESHEV

RABBI DANNY GOLD, Head of Year 10 and Secondary Jewish Studies Teacher

SPEECH NIGHT

DAVID FISHER, Head of Administration

While in prison, Yosef notices that his two fellow prisoners

appear aggrieved and asks them what’s wrong. They tell him

they had disturbing dreams, and no one understands what they

mean. Yosef replies, “Do not interpretations belong to God?

Relate it to me if you please.”

Immediately the cupbearer relates his dream in great detail:

“Behold! There was a grapevine in front of me. On the

grapevine were three tendrils; and it was as though it budded

– its blossoms bloomed, and its clusters ripened into grapes.

And Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand and I took the grapes,

pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I placed the cup in

Pharaoh’s palm.”

After Yosef interprets the dream, the baker appears satisfied

with this interpretation and presents his own dream for

interpretation: “Behold! Three wicker baskets were on my head.

And in the uppermost basket were all kinds of Pharaoh’s food

– baker’s handiwork – and the birds were eating them from the

basket above my head.” (Bereishit 40:9-17)

A cursory reading of the two dreams would suggest that the

two dreams are similar and should have parallel and similar

interpretations. However, Yosef understands things differently,

and while he prophesies that the cupbearer will be released

Last night’s Speech Night was a wonderful event that

showcased the enormous talent of our students.

Many thanks to the performers and staff that assisted.

Captains: Amity Paluch, Asher Goldman, Emilie Bierenkrant,

Eli Smolarski, Yossi Bart, Ellie Goldenberg, Zofi Rubenstein-

Slesenger and Eli Segman.

Musicians: Livia Alford, Elianna Morris, Ellie Goldenberg,

Jodie Silberthau, Osha Rubenstein-Slesenger, Gilad Junger,

Lior Kowadlo, Gil Zelwer, Jemma Goldberg, Tari Miller, Adiel

Savitz, Micki Goodman, Sebi Starr, Gidi Cher, Zofi Rubenstein-

slesenger and Simon Starr.

Speakers: Tahni Paluch and Gilad Lowinger.

Speech Night Team: Rivka Measey, Katie Weston, Nick Karasavvides.

Admin Team: Jordy Tarlinton, Natassa Evreniadis, Rachel Isunza, Steph Smith and Ronnie Judah.

from prison and reinstated to his post in three days’ time, the

baker will be hanged and die in three days’ time. What did

Yosef understand that brought about these totally divergent

interpretations?

There is a notable difference between the dream of the butler

and the baker. In the butler’s dream, he takes the grapes

off the vine, he squeezes them and then he gives them to

Pharaoh. The butler is moving, he is active – signs of being

alive! Yosef sees the zest of life present and interprets the

dream accordingly. In the baker’s dream, the bread is already

baked. The baker is not moving throughout his account, he is

stagnant and passive. Yosef interprets the baker’s passivity as

his eventual death sentence.

Taking responsibility, investing effort, seizing the moment and

approaching challenge as opportunities for growth are signs

of life. Letting others make all your decision, remaining passive

and blaming others is a recipe for disaster and removes you

from the driver’s seat of life. We should all be blessed to travel

through life as purposeful actors, making intentional decision

that steer our lives and that of others to better places.

Shabbat Shalom and Chanukah Samach.

Rehearsing for Speech Night

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Thank you to everyone for supporting us in making the most of 2020 -a challenging year for all.

We look forward to a fantastic 2021.

Warm regards,

Charlene and the ELC team

BOREDOM CAN BE A POWERFUL INCENTIVE.CHARLENE ORWIN, Head of Yavneh Early Learning Centre

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It was a poetry slam dunk when the Year 2's visited the Year 3's to share in their poetry prowess. Year 2's marvelled at the well-

presented Anthologies as well as the sheer effort put in and were inspired for what's to come in 2021.

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YEAR 2 & 3 POETRYNATALIE ACKERFELD, MELANIE ADELIST, CLAUDIA BENAU AND LEIGH RONCON, Primary General Studies Teachers

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It has been a busy and wonderful Term 4 and of course

amazing to be back at school. Yr 4 have worked really hard to

complete Parashat Toldot and ten perakim of Sefer Yehoshua.

We also concluded our Israel Studies booklet and learning

about the War of Independence.

As part of our Israel Studies, we learned about children as

young as 12 years old joining the war efforts. These children

were known as the Gadna. We learnt that children could help

make a difference and not to think that just because we are

young, that we cannot help out. We were then set a challenge

to think of a project that we could do to help Israel.

Year 4 decided to collect old glasses in good condition to

donate to a Glasses Gemach in Israel. This gemach helps defray the cost for people needing to purchase glasses by supplying

the frames from the donations. Year 4 made posters to put up around the school and made two collection boxes, as well as

writing articles for Kesher, to advertise our campaign.

We are proud to announce that we collected a total of 47 glasses for the gemach, in a very short amount of time. This is a

fantastic effort and proves yet again, that no matter what age one is, one can always make a positive impact, and help others in

need. Well done Year 4.

This week, the Grade 6 boys reached the monumental

occasion of completing the ‘Melech’ pre-Barmitzvah program!

Throughout the year, students explored three core elements

of Jewish life in depth; מח (brain)- what knowledge a Jewish

person should pursue, לב (heart)- what beliefs a Jewish person

should try to emulate, and כבד (liver)- what sort of actions a

Jewish person should occupy themselves with. The first letter

of each of these words can be combined to form the word

a king. The course allowed the students to understand ,מלך

the complex and fascinating relationship between Jewish texts

such as the Torah, Kabbalah, Gemara and Halacha. Beliefs

and ideologies were discussed and deepened through an

exploration of the Rambam’s 13 principles of faith. Finally,

students were able to deliver research presentations on a

particular mitzvah of their choice to the class, providing insight

into its respective origins, reasons and practical applications.

The group managed to persevere with the program, shifting between online and face to face learning in order to complete

the course. Through captivating discussions, videos, scenarios, texts and songs, the Grade 6 boys were able to leave the

program with a newly acquired understanding of Jewish knowledge, belief and action. The program concluded with a certificate

presentation along with a delicious cookie, decorated with a crown for all the new ‘Melechs’ of Yavneh.

YEAR 4 JEWISH STUDIES MORAH SARA AMZALAK, Primary Jewish Studies Teacher

YEAR 6 PRE BAR MITZVAH PROGRAMNOAH EPSTEIN, Jewish Studies Curriculum Support

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Here are some reflections by students of the cohort:

“The moach part in the pre-Barmi course was one that really opened our minds, seeing the Jewish religion in different ways. We all

had many queries and questions which were all explained and answered later on.” - Mikey

“I reflect that edut mitzvot are how we deepen our appreciation, but they are also a sense of pride. Chukim are now an important

aspect of my life. Mishpatim are the way that we decide between right and wrong and mitzvot between man and Hashem are the

way we bridge the gap between ourselves and G-d.” - Zac

Congratulations on completing the program, we wish you a meaningful and smooth transition into Jewish adulthood!

בשנה הבאה ,נשב על המרפסת ונספור ציפורים נודדות

This year brings new meaning to the words of the beautiful song, written by Ehud Manor. 'What

will next year bring?’

We hope and pray that just like the song says, next year will bring with it good health, good

times, and good news!

As we bid farewell to 2020, let us not lose sight of all the growth that has occurred, especially in

our Yavneh PHD cocoon. Our students have proven to us that they are resilient, and we are so

proud of them all.

As we bid farewell to 2020, it is important for us to share with you that Hebrew can be heard both

inside and outside the classrooms. Hebrew is being played, read, spoken, sung, and written.

עוד תראה, עוד תראה, כמה טוב יהיה , בשנה בשנה הבאה

You will see, you will see, how good it will be, in the year, in the year to come.

We share with you a small snippet of our nachat - pride - נחת...

FROM THE PHD – THE PRIMARY HEBREW DEPARTMENTSHARON SAMUNI, Head of Hebrew, HELEN SAVITZ, Primary Hebrew Teacher.

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HAPPY CHANUKAH FROM PRIMARY ARTSAMARA ADAMSON-PINCZEWSKI, Primary Art Teacher

Aaron Kramer, Year 4

Kezia Gillis, Year 4

Poppy Heatherington, Year 5

Asher Epstein, Year 4

Asher Goldman and Uriel Gabai, Year 6

Deena Eppel, Year 5

Jessica Silberthau, Year 6Noa Hacham, Year 4

Omer David, Year 4

Eden Eckstein, Year 4

Melissa Israel, Year 6

Jensen Weinberg, Year 4

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Raph Epstein, Year 4

Sarah Cohen, Year 4 Shirley Vaknin, Year 4

Last Friday night, we had an incredible Yabbalat Shabbat where we engaged in singing and cake and a nice walk home. Run by

the JLife captains, Laya and Jonah (the best people in the world) we had an uplifting musical Kabbalat Shabbat with two guitars

and percussion instruments, and the lovely voices of Leibler Yavneh College students. As many of you will already know, Yabbalat

Shabbat is one of my favourite experiences at Yavneh. It is spiritually engaging, and amazing to see everyone get involved and

daven so beautifully.

As part of the end of year program, Years 7 and 8 both had sessions with Smile on Seniors. As we could not visit the residents of

Aged Care in person, we had an online meeting with two different Aged Care Residences, for Years 7 and 8 respectively. We ran

parallel activities, so that our students and the residents were able to watch each other and interact. The sessions began with a

Dvar Torah that our students delivered to the residents, followed by menorah making from wood and bottle caps. Students were

then able to offer Chanukah messages to the residents and show off their menorah!

YABBALAT SHABBATYASMIN SZTOKMAN, Year 11

YEAR 7 AND 8 SMILE ON SENIORSTAMARA GINZBURG, Jewish Life Educator and Secondary Teacher

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“G-d has given us many universes of faith but only one world in which to live together.”

The way I see it is that, all that G-d has created it is G-d opening the box and taking out the

puzzle pieces and leaving them undone, this refers to the midrash that Avraham found a building

on fire and g-d said “it is mine,” Avraham is puzzled by the fact that g-d isn’t putting out the fire

and leaving it to burn. We later find out that the building is the world. Us as the Jewish people

are the ones to put out the fire, we are the ones to puzzle pieces together, but the thing is, that

the puzzle pieces are blank no way of knowing what it is supposed to be. This is what it is to be

a Jew. All of those great Tzadikim of the past, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov and Moshe, they are

the ones who knew what G-d wanted they knew what the puzzle was supposed to be, but we

don’t know, we don’t know what g-d wants. It is our job as Jews to find that knowledge, and to

find god, as Rabbi Sacks said “there are 10 paths to G-d,” us as a nation must find our path to G-d and find what the puzzle is, to

find that path and take it.

The pieces are divided, and so is the world we must bring those pieces together, to finish what

our forefathers started and find peace with G-d. when Mashiach comes we can shape the world

of the image from G-d. The torah says we are made of the image of G-d, I interpret it as we are

made of the image from G-d, we are all a creation and we are willing to do whatever it takes to

fulfill our purpose as the nation chosen by G-d to bring our divided pieces together and continue

to thrive in peace and harmony throughout the whole world as G-d has commanded from Har

Sinai along with all the other 613 mitzvot. As Jews we must live in the word of G-d and better the

future of the burning build, because G-d has set us as a nation of both students and teachers to put out the fire and put the puzzle

together and reunite our divided world with the truth, honour and loyalty as our four fathers did as G-d commanded.

Due to the death of Rabbi Sacks, my school did a few sessions during lunchtime to talk about

different perspectives of Rabbi Sacks. The last session I attended, we talked about how we listen

and hear. Listening to another person, let alone G-d, is an act of opening yourself up to a mind

other than your own. This takes courage. To listen is to make yourself vulnerable. This is what

we must do to each other, we must open up to learn and teach people, other than your own. My

deepest certainties may be shaken by entering into the mind of one who thinks differently about

the world. But this act is essential to our future and our humanity.

I was asked what is the difference between a Rabbi and a Rebbe, my teacher stated in a

reference, in class when your Rabbi is talking you feel like he is talking to the person next to you,

but when a Rebbe is talking like Rebbe Sacks, he made people feel like he was talking to each

and every one of them individually, this is what we must be like, we must be the one who speaks

to everyone. Listening is a spiritual act. It can also painful. It is comfortable not to have to listen,

not to be challenged, not to be moved outside our comfort zone. Nowadays, social media,

makes it easy to live in an echo-chamber in which we only get to hear the voices of those who share our views. But, as Rabbi

Sacks said in a TED lecture a few years ago, “It’s the people unlike us who make us grow.”

Listening is the greatest gift we can give to another human being. To be listened to, to be heard, is to know that someone else

takes you seriously. That is a redemptive act. Rabbi Sacks once sat in a lecture hall in a university in Jerusalem and listened to

a series of great minds not listening to one another. He concluded that the divisions in the Jewish world were not about to heal,

and would never heal until we understood the deep spiritual truth in Moses’ challenge: והיה אם שמוע תשמעון “If you listen – and I

mean, really listen.” If we listen, we can heal the world.

YEAR 8 PASSION PROJECTSSHAI GOLDBANDI, Year 8

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YEAR 9 CITY EXPERIENCE WITH MORAH SLONIM AND MRS ALLEN

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On Wednesday our Year 10 students experienced a first taste of

the VCE during the Year 10 adViCE Day Program. They heard

from a range of staff on topics ranging from how best to deal

with performance anxiety, to managing stress and preparing

for interviews. It was so pleasing seeing them ask thoughtful

questions and engage enthusiastically with the Seminars.

YEAR 10 ADVICE DAY PROGRAMELENA MARTIN, Careers Practitioner and Co-Head Of Years 11 & 12

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Yavneh was delighted to celebrate our Year 12 2020 Graduation with our class of 2020 and their parents last week on campus.

The evening was a special and emotional celebration for students, staff and parents as we reflected on the year that was, but also

the 13 years of school – from Junior Kinder until Year 12 that our graduates have now completed.

After a further easing of restrictions were announced with less than a week to go to the graduation, an overwhelming feeling of

gratitude was also felt that we would be able to celebrate this special occasion with parents in attendance. As the graduates

arrived at school and donned their graduation robes, the excitement of the evening was palpable for all who gathered in the Fraid

Family Garden awaiting their family photos. A sense of joy was also felt for may parents, students and staff, this has been their first

large social gathering or event they have attended for many months.

During the ceremony - which was live-streamed from the Lamm Hall to viewers from all over the world – the graduates were

celebrated for their resilience, their camaraderie and their strong bonds to each other and the school. Rav Danny Mirvis discussed

the significance of a graduation occurring during the month of Kislev – of Chanukah – highlighting that the similar words

‘chanukah’ and ‘chinuch’ in Hebrew– translated as dedication and education – highlight how one’s education should signpost a

life of dedication to Jewish identity and commitment.

Ms Skewes’ address to the graduates prompted them to reflect on the magical, memorable and motivational times in their school

journey – the important transitions they have made into kinder, the ‘big school’, secondary school and now today.

Our College Captains Gabe Max and Teya Bierenkrant addressed their peers celebrating their achievements in 2020 – their ability

to stay focussed, their drive, their strength and camaraderie. They offered their thanks to their teachers and school leadership for

their guidance, support and direction during this tumultuous year.

The Parent Reflection by Lisa Borowick, mother of Vice-Captain Eli Borowick, celebrated the end of an era for herself, but many of

our Yavneh families who are seeing their final child finish their schooling. Lisa reflected on the special moments of Purim, Siddur

and Chumash Parties, concerts, musicals, camps, sports days, interschool sports and more.

Graduate Leeona Tusia prepared a fun yet also moving video spanning the years from kinder to Year 12 with photos and video

excerpts from special events over the years.

The highlight of the ceremony was no doubt the giving out of certificates to our graduates who were each addressed by their

parents or family members in moving videos of Mazel Tov wishes and messages of pride and gratitude. It was so special to see

each graduate on stage, in their moment, receiving their certificate and leather-bound Tehillim – a gift from the College.

College Vice-Captains Simi Wittenberg and Eli Borowick farewelled the school in a humorous and nostalgic address that focused

on the meaningful and comical elements of school that students will be farewelling as they graduate.

As the ceremony drew to a close, the graduates were applauded on their exit from the hall. Parents and staff moved towards the

front of the school where a special Celebration Dinner was set up under the big tree. This tree that had seen our graduates play

during their first recess of Prep, had been the meeting place for countless excursions and the shade for many sunny lunchtimes

– was now the setting and backdrop for our students’ final school event. Under twinkling lights and seated at bedecked tables,

our graduates, families and teachers enjoyed a delicious catered dinner. The evening was punctuated by meaningful tributes to

teachers as each student of Year 12 reflected on their relationships, learnings and appreciation for their teachers.

In an emotional speech to the graduates, Heads of Year Elena Martin and Deanne Segman reflected on their journey with the Year

12s in this unique year.

The evening concluded with the presentation of photobooks containing photos from the graduate’s years of school at Yavneh.

We are proud of our graduates and will miss them. We wish each of the graduates a hearty Mazel Tov and much Hatzlacha and

Bracha in their journeys forward!

MAZEL TOV TO OUR YEAR 12 GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020!!

AVIGAIL WONDER, Head of Secondary

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After the year that was, it is hard to believe that we are standing here in front of you all, addressing the graduating class of 2020.

As the famous Jewish comedian Milton Berle once stated, if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door!

This year we have witnessed the graduates build many doors. This has been a true testament to their grit, determination, and

perseverance. And for this, graduates, we are incredibly proud of you.

As 2020 commenced, we entered the year with excitement looking forward to many milestones ahead. Little did we know it would

turn into one filled with remote learning, social distancing, and the catch phrase ‘where is your mask’?

We are sure the transition to remote learning suited those of you who love both a sleep in - and Xbox - however, it was far from

ideal. The moments that many of you were looking forward to being were soon to be taken away. However, Purim and the Super

Mario Brothers theme made sure it was a day to remember. Your camaraderie, collegiality and dedication to creating a day to

remember was definitely achieved. The prep room shenanigans will not be forgotten, nor will the fact that you convinced half the

school the theme was the Olympics!

… it gave us much joy and happiness watching you all work together to create a school experience that all the students will

remember for many years to come…

As Term 1 ended, and we entered the world of screen time, your school photo in a lovely little circle became the only thing we

saw of you for a very long time…That being said, you always found a fun way to spice up our time indoors when those cameras

came on. When it all got too much, there was nothing better than breaking up the monotony with a good game of Scribbilio, the

occasional COVID-safe visit on a driveway, a cooking class, a dance party, or even the occasional English turned into Hebrew

class.

Whilst there were many uncertain times for you this year, and this has undoubtedly played on your mind, you never wavered from

the end goal. The fact that you all showed up to class every day, continued to work hard and still focus given all the challenges,

was what kept us as teachers going too. You all gave 110%, knowing that one day, COVID would be just a bad memory.

Year 12, something that has become glaringly obvious to us all, is that despite the many bumps in the road, wherever possible,

you made the most of the days you had at school…The sky’s the limit for you all and we look forward to hearing of your

accomplishments.

If this year has taught you anything, it will be to make the best of every situation you find yourself in. Take that lesson with you

as you navigate your way through life’s challenges. We learnt this year that success is not only about intelligence or ability but

resilience.

As you all know, whilst this is the end of your formal education at Yavneh, it will never be the end of the connection that you share

with the school, and to us. We will be forever grateful for the laughs, fun and late-night friendly emails and we will look back on

them for years to come. You have definitely left your mark and made a big impact. And your class will be remembered for years to

come!

Graduates, we wish you all the luck, success and best wishes as you embark on the next journey of your life. Thank you for

making 2020 one to remember.

Mazel Tov!

EXCERPTS FROM HEADS OF YEAR SPEECHELENA MARTIN, Careers Practitioner and Co-Head Of Years 11 & 12, DEANNE SEGMAN, Co-Head Of Years 11 & 12 and Secondary Teacher

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FROM THE SECONDARY LIBRARY

DAVID EASTON, Secondary Librarian

Rise of the Remarkables: Brasswitch and Bot is by New Zealand author Gareth Ward. Set in a

Victorian-era post industrial revolution world, this is a steampunk novel. Twelve-year-old Wren is

an apprentice engineer at the steam train works when she is taken by a regulator and tortured.

Regulators are those empowered to keep society free of aberrations and witchery.

She is saved by a huge mechanoid named Bot, who is in charge of an elite team of regulators.

But being saved means she must hone her skills and be the groups brasswitch. This is a person

who can stop, alter, break into or destroy any mechanical object. The real purpose is to save

society from the upcoming Rapture that will see all kinds of aberrations and remarkables enter

the world. This rapture is due to occur on Wrens 14th birthday with the alignment of the planets.

Gareth Ward lives in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand where he runs two independent bookshops

with his wife Louise and son Max. With his daughter Alex, he has developed a Zombie

apocalypse plan. Gareth was born Banbury in the UK; he attended the University of York

where he gained joint honours in Biology and Computer Science.

The Erasure Initiative is by Melbourne author Lili Wilkinson. A girl wakes up self-driving bus. She

has no memory of how she got there or who she is. Her nametag reads Cecily. The six other

people on the bus are just like her, no memories, only nametags. There’s a screen on each

seatback that gives them instructions. A series of tests begin, with simulations projected on the

front window of the bus. The passengers must each choose an outcome, majority wins. But as

testing progresses, deadly secrets are revealed, and the stakes get higher and higher. Soon

Cecily is no longer just fighting for her freedom-she’s fighting for her life.

Lili Wilkinson established the Inky Awards at the centre of Youth Literature, State Library of

Victoria. Lili has a PhD in creative writing from the University of Melbourne, and now spends

most of her time reading and writing books for teenagers. Lili has written 16 books and lives in

Melbourne with her husband and son.

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ANSWERS:

CHER FAMILY QUIZ:

1. Seahorse2. Carpool3. Cargo4. Sunset5. Postcard

5 RANDOM FACTS WITHELIH KATZ1. Sunshine and warmth make you happier.

2. Cows have best friends and get sad when they’re apart.

3. Sea otters hold hands with each other when they sleep.

4. Norway knighted a penguin.

5. Rats laugh when tickled.

SADIE’S SNICKERDOODLESINGREDIENTS:

For the Cookies

• 3 cups plain white flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Coating

• 1/3 cup white sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to around 180 degrees

2. In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt (I never really exactly measure

Likes: Playing netball and soccer, watching the tv show friends :), spending time with friends and family, ice-cream.

Dislikes: Coke, always go with coke zero and doing things i’m not good at :/

Favourite thing about Yavneh: I love the people and the banter that come with them, and how not everything needs to be serious all the

time and that we can all have fun and make memories together.

Favourite school memory: Year 11 vs 12s girls’ and boys’ soccer games! #SavourSouthAfricanQueen ahaha.

Favourite lesson and why: Methods. It comes with lots of banter dw ;)

If you were principal for a day what would you do: I’d organize for the school to go to the beach for the day, free food and drinks. Just allow the children to chill and lots of spike ball!

Random skill/talent: Not so much a skill or a talent but I have a twin tooth, thought that may be pretty cool.

Favourite tuckshop food: Mushroom boreka and chocolate chip muffin.

HUMANS OF LEIBLER YAVNEH COLLEGE: Student of the Week

SAVANNA UPITERYEAR 11

CHER FAMILY QUIZ: Theme - Guess the ThemeIf you think you know the theme come and see either Gidi, Amelie or Lily. Have fun!

1. Which sea creature’s males carry the babies?

2. What is James Corden most known for? _______ Karaoke

3. Goods carried on a ship, aircraft or motor vehicle is known as what?

4. What is the time in the evening when daylight fades?

5. Sending a message by post without an envelope, is known as a what?

because who can be bother measuring salts, so just eyeball it), and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Beat together the butter and sugars (I recommend using an electric mixer but if you’re feeling strong do it by hand… you do you) until light and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla, and mix until smooth and combined.

4. Add the dry ingredients and fold in until completely combined. Use your hands to bring the dough together if the spatula is not enough.

5. For the cinnamon sugar, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

6. Roll the dough into balls (whatever size you want your cookies) generously coat each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place onto baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

7. Wait for them to cool and enjoy!

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Second hand uniform stock – current as at 10 December 2020

Sport T-shirt - $15 Size 4x4 6x3 8x1 10x4 12x3 1xXS, 1xXXL Sport shorts - $15 6x1, 10x2 Sports Jumper (new style) - $35 12x2 Sports pants (new style) - $25 - NONE Sport skirt - $10 Size 6x1 8x1 10x4 Mx3 and NEW Mx2,Lx3 Sports Leggings - $5 8x7, 10x1, 12x1 XLx1 Navy Tights - $3 Size 6-8 x3 Bike shorts - $5 4x1, 6x3, 8x2, 9x1, 10x1 & 14x3 (NEW) Jumpers - $25/$30 (size/condition) 4x1, 9x1 10x9, 12x7 14x3 (and 2 vests - $10) 16x1 18x6 (and 1 vest - $10) 20x4, 22x2 Winter jackets/coat $15 Size 6x1, 8x2, 10x1, 12x6 and 14x2 Bags $25 Small (prim school) – x5 Large (secondary school) –x4 (lighter blue) Hats - $5 (4 available) Reading folders - $5 To purchase message Hayley Jaffe via Facebook Messenger or 0409 138 949

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This year has been a true testament to your grit, perseverance and resilience. Your dedication to each other and your school will hold you in good stead as you embark on your next journey in life.

MAZAL TOV CLASS OF 2020

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Sample tile, not to scale

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