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9 November 2018 - 1 Kislev 5779
Children deal with many of the same emotions as adults. Children experience feelings of anger, sadness, frustration, anxiety, happiness, or embarrassment, but they often do not recognise the emotion and do not have the words to talk about how they are feeling. They struggle with the feelings generated by these emotions which can be overwhelming. This surge of emotion elicits an impulsive reaction and sometimes they act out in very physical and inappropriate ways. Understanding emotions is a critical part of children’s overall development and it is the adults in their lives that they observe carefully looking for guidance to assist with the discomfort and confusion sometimes generated by emotions.
We, as the significant adults in their lives, need to be sure we validate our children’s emotions and help them understand that we all experience these feelings and it is important we learn how to deal with them. An individual’s ability to recognise, process and act appropriately upon the emotions they feel in different situations is referred to by some as our emotional literacy. The ability to recognise and regulate emotions impacts not only on our confidence and our sense of self but also on our ability to interact, establish and maintain healthy relationships with others. Staff have participated in a variety of professional development sessions to explore this concept and to share ways to help our children develop a greater awareness of the relationship between their mind and body and to empower them to focus, think before action is taken.
Teachers in our Primary school have been working with Occupational Therapists and our Psychologists to explore a variety of ways to help our children identify feelings and to develop strategies to manage responses and foster emotional growth. We plan tasks that can help our children become more in tune with their mind and body while fostering the development of strategies that help them to be less reactive, be better listeners, to use language effectively and to act respectfully toward one another. Children need help in developing a greater awareness of what they are feeling and how their bodies react to feelings. Regulating emotions and encouraging our children to be more cognisant of the relationship between their mind and body is key to the development of their emotional intelligence. Staff are working with our children to be more attentive to their senses and to develop supportive language, thinking and planning skills through circle time, cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness sessions and restorative conversations.
Emotional regulation, learning how to calm one’s mind is an invaluable skill. Being calm in our mind assists us in seeing our thoughts and feelings as they really are. We as educators nurture our children’s wellbeing by offering them opportunities to connect with their inner self and promote a sense of belonging through intentional conversation and purposeful listening. We aim to help them focus on the ‘reaction’ and the ‘behaviour’ and work with them to explore alternate ways to respond in a measured, more effective and positive manner. Practising mindfulness can help kids learn to focus, be reflective, manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop greater self-worth.
Recently, through one of their sessions, our Preps created a simple breathing tool, a cardboard cylinder with paper ribbons attached, to help them add intent to their breathing, encouraging them to notice the breath. Breathing is often viewed as the connecting link between the conscious and the subconscious, between the body and the mind. Children are learning how to pause and respond to situations with resolve rather than react without thinking. Through sessions, children develop a better understanding of the ways their brains work and they have an increased sense of curiosity and wonder about their own thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. A growing body of scientific research shows that practising mindfulness helps children develop their ability to focus, reduces stress, and increases one’s ability to regulate emotions and feel compassion and empathy.
My writing and our primary assemblies of late have focused on self-reflection, a positive outlook and how each of us can be empathetic by extending a hand to help others. Throughout this term, several of our children have come to me proposing a charity event where funds can be directed toward a community in need. The initiative and commitment to helping others is truly commendable.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
NOVEMBER
Mon 12 -Thurs 15: Year 8 Camp
Tues 13: Cre che Orientation Evening 7:30pm, ELC
Year 4 Camp Information Night 7:00-7:40pm, MPR
Wed 14: Prep Siddur Concert 9:30am, Lamm Hall
Mon 19: Kinder Orientation Evening 7:30pm, ELC
Tues 20 -Fri 23: Year 7 Camp
Wed 21 -Fri 23: Year 4 Camp
Sun 25: Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Dinner 3:30pm - 10pm
Fri 23: Year 10 & 11 Exams - Thurs 29
Fri 26: Year 9 Exams - Thurs 30
Thurs 30 Year 10 First Aid (Hugo’s Heroes)
HOW ARE YOU FEELING? CANDLE LIGHTING: Shabbat Begins: 7.45pm Shabbat Ends: 8.47pm
WEEKLY PARSHA RAP
And all the wells that [Yitzchak’s] father's servants had dug in the days of Abraham, his father, the Philistines stopped them up and filled them with earth…And Isaac again dug the wells of water which they had dug in the days of his father, Abraham, and the Philistines had stopped them up after Abraham's death; and he gave them names like the names that his father had given them. And Isaac's servants dug in the valley, and they found there a well of living waters. (Bereishit 26:15, 18-19)
Envious that Yitzchak had found agricultural success in times of famine, the Philistines attempt sabotage—blocking up the wells and access to water, a remarkable act considering that everyone, except for Yitzchak, was suffering of hunger. Unfortunately we see all too often in the world nations shooting themselves in the foot to spite the Jews. Nonetheless, it is not successful, as Yitzchak re-digs the wells and they find the “living waters.” Our rabbinic tradition expands this story beyond the literal realm and explores the deep symbolism embedded within. Rav Yaakov Zvi Mecklenburg, in his book Haketav VeHaKabblah explains that when Avraham dug a well and called it a name, he was revealing a particular path of serving God in this world, through which he was able to reach out to those who lived around him and showed them a path forward. After Avraham passed away, his influence began to wane, and the local people revert to their old ways. Now is Yitzchak’s turn, so he re-digs the wells, and gives them the same names they had before, re-establishing his father’s legacy in the world.
In many ways, we face the same sort of challenge today. We are surrounded by a world which throws dirt over the “living waters,” peddling values which are not just antithetical to spirituality, moreover, they are making us all unhappy—too hungry to know we are lacking sustenance. We too must re-access the wells of life-giving wisdom embedded within our tradition in a way that speaks to people. However, often when we talk of Jewish spirituality, we end up talking more about the well than the water. We are discussing the mode through which we are attempting to get the water out—the laws and customs—without ever really discussing what it means to drink of the water. So it is not really that we have to re-dig the wells. They dug out the wells, they exist, and they are out there. No, now we must show people how to drink. To drink of the LivingWaters of life, to sense the Presence of Hashem in all moments, to understand how our consciousness is brought into being at every moment byHashem. This is really what the Torah is about—the edifice of Halacha is just the means to bring us to this awareness. And so, I will finish with astory that I have shared before, told by the great writer, David Foster Wallace:
There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says,
"Morning, boys, how's the water?" And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes,
"What is water?"
Rabbi Noam Sendor
Campus Rabbi
PARSHAT TOLDOT
Our Primary captains, through a recent meeting, proposed planning a week that revisits our successful R U OK day to reinforce and highlight the act of giving. Many of our children have been involved in many random acts of kindness as well as supporting a variety of charities finding creative ways to give back to the broader community.
The captains have planned a series of activities to promote emotional wellbeing which will correspond with ‘World Kindness Day,’ on the 13th November. From November 12th to the 16th we will deliver a daily message of kindness and joy. We are planning an assembly for the 13th to celebrate the children’s many achievements.
Captains have organised simple activities for each day such as:
Monday: Bring a smile to school today (captains will be stationed at gates in the morning to hand out smiles)
Tuesday: A special assembly is planned to celebrate the many acts of kindness. This gatheringwill host a guest from Emunah and a representative from Bikes for Africa.
Wednesday: Random Acts of Kindness – Captains play Kind catcher detectives
Thursday: Gold Coin donation: Bikes For Africa
Friday: Lunch activities
Yianna Pullen Head of General Studies, Primary School
CONTINUED
PRIMARY NEWS MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE SPACE PROJECT – UPDATE
We are very excited with the first “clods of soil” being turned as we
commence preparation for the construction of this purpose built music
and performance zone.
The construction in the new area will require the demolition of the current
sport storage room and the relocation of the sport’s office.
These will reposition over the coming weeks to the portables adjacent to
the soccer field.
Project tenders have closed and we are working together with our
consultants to review the quotations and ensure that the best building
proposal is implemented, builders appointed and works scheduled to fit
into our timelines for 2019.
Truly, an exciting time, we will endeavour to keep you informed as we
reach each milestone.
Shabbat Shalom,
David Fisher
Head of Administration
***WINTER CLEARANCE*** Old style tracksuit ( limited sizes) - $30 Cotton Lined Anoraks (sizes14 - 2XL) - $20 Zip through Sports Jackets - flannel lining (limited sizes) - $10 Zip through Sports Jackets - fleece lining ( limited sizes ) - $20
***NEW IN STOCK*** FLEECE TRACKSUIT PANTS -$55 YAVNEH SCARF - $23
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS: Monday 7.30-9.30 Wed 8.30-11.30 Thursday 3-5pm The ordering system will still be in place for your convenience.
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
SECOND HAND UNIFORM & BOOK FACEBOOK PAGE With over 290 members, the Yavneh 2nd Hand Uniform & Books Facebook page is the place to buy and sell your pre-loved uniform and books. You can either use the page to sell privately, or you could ask us to sell for you in which case the money is donated to the YPO. If you have not joined yet, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/yavnehuniform/ and request to become a member. Any problems please email ([email protected]) or phone me (0423 007 114). Uniform has to be in good condition, and books have to be on the current Yavneh booklist.
If you wish to donate books to the YPO stock please contact Florence Pyke ([email protected]). If you want to donate your old textbooks to the YPO so we keep the proceeds, please make sure they are currently on the booklist. (No Maths Quest , no Science Quest and no Pearson history please. ) Alternatively try Gumtree or eBay. Other schools may use them.
You are welcome to sell extra-curricula clothes as well through this channel such as ballet, karate, cricket kit etc. Please restrict the sales to items relevant to education. You can also use the Facebook group to request any uniform/ book items you are looking for.
ADDITIONAL UNIFORM DATES 2019
Dear parents,
Please diarise the additional times and days we have added to assist with uniform purchases for 2019:
23RD JAN 2019 Wed 9 am -12.30pm
30 JAN 2019 Wed 9am -1pm
31ST JAN 2019 Thursday 8am-10am and also 3pm-5pm
David Fisher and Jo Chalfon
CROSSING THE FINISH LINE
FROM THE ELC
With the Melbourne Cup this week, I was searching for inspiration on what to write when I came across this above quote from an Olympian. When our end goal is to succeed; to be the best at what we are doing, then no matter what the sport or the “job” is, we approach the race; the role; the challenge with the correct energy, emphasis and mindset.
The fourth term of teaching is like reaching the final stages of our preparation for the big event. There is so much love, dedication and “blood sweat and tears”, that we invest in the children we teach. We can see the finishing line in sight, but we have that final hurdle, that final push; that final little bit extra to complete to reap the benefits of all that we have invested so far. The fourth term is our last opportunity to prepare our children fully, for their next race. We use these next few weeks to ensure that our children are feeling confident, secure and ready to cope with what lies ahead in the year to come.
Of course, we do not run this race alone. Education is not an individual race. It is a team sport. We are dependent on our support team – the parent body. Parents, who invest in their children’s education; who work together with their child’s teachers, are investing in their long-term success i.e. in consistently positive outcomes. This week and next, we are conducting our final parent/teacher interviews for 2018. It is in this time that, together, we can get to the finishing line. Please make use of this opportunity and book in a time to discuss the year in review with the room educators. I will also be on hand to discuss any other aspects of education should you wish to do so.
Whilst we are still very much in the race – and making the most of what still lies ahead – I look forward to crossing the finishing line together.
Charlene Orwin Head, Early Learning Centre
PRIMARY NEWS YEAR 3: MARC CHAGALL’S ART CONTRIBUTION TO THE KNESSET AND HADASSAH HOSPITAL.
Year 3 students have been learning about Marc Chagall’s magnificent artwork – three tapestries that hang in the Knesset. Each tapestry depicts a
different scene from Jewish History and/or the Torah such as Moshe holding the Torah, King David holding the harp, Avraham and the burning bush.
Chagall was also famous for the twelve beautiful stained glass windows that he designed for the Hadassah Hospital, with each window depicting one
of the twelve tribes.
Year 3’s enjoyed designing their own “stained glass window” as can be seen from the attached picture.
Kol Hakavod Year 3!
Morah Michelle and Morah Diane.
SOCKS 4 SUPPORT
Dear Yavneh families, Thank you so much for all of your support with bringing in Socks for Socks 4 Support. I have now collected 4658 pairs of socks and am so close to my goal of 5000 pairs. Please help me reach my goal by the end of the school year by bringing in your old socks in good condition or new socks to the Primary office. Thank you everyone From Benjy Orwin Year 3
There was much excitement at the start of the week with the pending Family Sports day. It was such a shame that the weather washed us out. I know the House/Spirit captains were disappointed but they are planning some activities and fun towards the end of the term. This week also saw the first of our Tzedek session supporting our students staying safe and building their capacity for respectful relationships. Over the next two weeks all of our students in years 8 to 11 will have had the opportunity to engage in this important learning. Our Year 7s will have the opportunity during our end of year program. Feedback from students so far this week has been very positive and I hope this has spilled into some great conversations at home. Next week the College will be quieter as we send our Year 8s off on camp. The Informal team, Auscamp and teachers have been working together to create an exciting range of activities designed to support and build their wellbeing. Camp is a great opportunity for staff to see students in a different environment and it often brings out surprising strengths and skills that we don’t otherwise get to see in the classroom. The Year 8s will be sleeping in tents, surfing, in the water, bike riding and engaging in adventure based activities. They will also have the opportunity to really live their Jewish studies with regular tefillah and some deeper learning. Camp is a great way to build resilience, develop respect for others as well as a sense of connection and belonging. Recent research has also clearly demonstrated links between time spent outdoors and positive emotions. Camp can also be a challenging space for many young people, so I encourage you to support your children to approach it with a growth mindset and a sense of openness. They may discover things about themselves which they never knew! Finally, VCE exams continue and it has been great to see so many of our Year 12s using the College to revise and support each other. Their teachers continue to support them as each subject exam moves closer. Just a reminder that Year 11 students undertaking a Units 3&4 exam are expected to be at school for normal lessons. The only allowance is the day before and the day of the VCE exam. For all our students taking exams, please remember that the College is here to support you through these final few days. Shabbat Shalom,
Dr Amanda Samson Head of Secondary School
DR SAMSON SAYS….
SECONDARY NEWS
WHAT’S ON! Monday 12 to Friday 19 November
VCE Exams
Monday 12 November
Year 8 Camp departs
Year 7 Debating
Wednesday 14 November
Year 10 Tzedek program
Thursday 15 November
Year 10 Tzedek program
Year 10 Relationships Course
Year 8 return from Camp
JEWISH STUDIES SUPPORT: JEREMY’S JOURNEY
The below article was written by Jeremy Bernstein in his final JS Support lessons before he finished school about his overall JS Support experience. Congratulations to Jeremy and all the Year 12’s on finishing their formal classes! We’ll miss you! Good luck for all to come! This year in Jewish Studies Support I have learned many things. I worked with many different people this year and I like working with them. I was able to build a Sukkah, a Beit Hamikdash. Also, I made posters about Pesach, the festival we eat matzah and the 10 plagues and posters about Shavuot, the festival we eat cheesecake and got the Torah, as well as many other things. Also, this year I raised money for Hatzolah, by baking hamentashen’s and selling them at school on Purim. I was able to raise $150 and it felt good giving them the money. I went to Caulfield park with Natan and Yaffa where I saw ducks and fed them bread. Before I fed the ducks and I said Tashlich. Next week I will hopefully be working with Yaffa and Ari to build a Menorah for Chanukah. We will use a wooden base, mosaic, screws and candles. I am looking forward to building this. I will remember all the things I’ve learned this year for the future!
Jeremy Bernstein Year 12
Angel: Through My Eyes-Natural Disaster Zones is by Australian ABC journalist Zoe Daniel. Angel’s family has seen many typhoons. For generations around November, the violent storms have passed across the Philippines, bringing with them drenching rains and strong winds. But when a super typhoon comes to Tocloban, will Angel be able to withstand the greatest challenge of all. Zoe Daniel is currently ABC’s Washington bureau chief and for many years the ABC’s South East Asia correspondent, where she was based in Bangkok with her husband and young family. Series editor and series creator Lyn White was a primary school teacher-librarian and EAL teacher. Her work with refugee children motivated her to create the Through My Eyes series of books set in contemporary war zones and natural disaster zones.
David Easton,
Secondary Librarian
Just Flesh and Blood is by Australian author and media personality Jane Caro. As she lies on her
deathbed, Queen Elizabeth I weighs up all that she has relinquished-love, marriage, family-for power. Filled with overwhelming regret and isolation, she
nevertheless finds strength and peace as she is flooded with memories. Here is the final chapter in
the life of a woman who grasped her destiny with both hands and made herself one of the greats of
history.
Jane Caro is a writer, commentator and lecturer. Jane started her working life in advertising and now runs her own consultancy business. Jane appears frequently
in the media and mentors young business people. She is also a mother of two daughters, a wife, a beef producer and timber grower.
FROM THE SECONDARY LIBRARY
SECONDARY NEWS
JAKE’S *TOP 6 AWESOME Y FILES ARTICLE IDEAS*
1. Gossip Goat
2. Relationships done RIGHT: VCE 19 edition
3. Toilet Reviews
4. Life hacks
5. Sports day debrief
6. How I found the rebbe in my everyday life
CORNEY’S CLASSICS
Saw an ad that said, “radio for sale, $1. Volume stuck on full” I
thought “I can't turn that down”
The flat earth society has members all around the globe.
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop at
any time.
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. ACHINOAM’S HALACHOT THAT AREN’T ACTUALLY HALACHOT 1. One must say a Mi Sheberach upon purchasing a laptop or
computer to prevent viruses from infecting the devices with gashmius.
2. 2. One may not consume healthy foods on Shabbos as this would be building up nutrients in the body, thus transgressing the melacha of Boneh.
3. If a woman is pregnant with twins, she is obligated to double her maaser money on behalf of her children.
4. Pickles are actually kosher, we just don’t know where to shecht them.
5. One cannot blink during davening as someone may think they are tired and would rather be doing something other than davening, which is maaras ayin.
THE 2018 CAPTAINS’ CORNER
JAFFA’S FAMILY QUIZ
1. Telephone 2. Poker face 3. Just Dance 4. Paparazzi 5. Applause
HUMANS OF LEIBLER YAVNEH STUDENT OF THE WEEK: ZAC MAIDENBERG YEAR 8 Likes: American sports, AFL, most food, Judaism, Bnei, the yavneh spirit, backboard footy, spike ball, Tish's with Rav Sendor, Western Bulldogs, eating healthy, dodgey, skiing, all the Rebbeim, chagim, leining, cooking, when its pouring rain, the Brisbane Lions, the beach
Dislikes: milk, coconut, when people give you too many mazel tovs for your leining, coriander, Carlton, Anyone who is a bandwagon Favourite thing about Yavneh: The debating team If you were principal for a day what would you do? Resign and go on a holiday Favourite thing from the Tuckshop: Poke Bowl Random Fact: I have been to Yavneh my entire schooling life JAFFA FAMILY QUIZ: Theme: guess the theme 1. What did Alexander Graham Bell invent in 1876?
2. What is the name given to a facial expression that does not
give anything away?
3. Which motion-based video game was developed by Ubisoft?
4. What is the name given to independent photographers who
pursue celebrities in order to get a candid photo?
5.
Which English word comes from the Latin word ‘applaudere’,
meaning ‘to strike upon’?
Last week’s theme: red
Shoutout to Mia Singer and Simi Wittenberg for correctly guessing last
week’s theme!
ANNOUNCEMENTS MAZALTOVS: To the Cohen Family on Mye’s Bat Mitzvah. To the Epstein Family on Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah. To the Slade Family on Leon’s Bar Mitzvah. To Penny & John Psiharis on the birth of their son Costa. May you continue to have Nachat from your families
BAR AND BATMITZVAH REGISTER Please remember to register the date of your son or daughter’s
bar or bat mitzvah with Lynda Pilalis at Reception. We are currently reviewing the operation of the register and will
inform families once the review is completed.
HAVE A SHABBAT OR YOM TOV WITH OUR SHERUT & HESDER GIRLS !!
To invite them for a Shabbat or Yom Tov meal, please contact Lynda Pilalis at the main Reception on 9528 4911
Or email [email protected]
Our last Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group for 2018 on Thursday night was absolutely beautiful. Led by Rochel Tilson, 20 women came together to create an abundance of challot for their Shabbat tables! From making basic dough and braiding, to specialty varieties such as pesto, streusel and sesame, the evening was the perfect way to conclude this year’s activities for the Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group. A very big thank you to Rochel for showcasing her creative challah making talent, and to Keren Zelwer for opening up her home. Soups, Salads & Sides – Pre-Order Collection and General Release Pre-order reminder - If you haven’t already done so, don’t forget to collect your pre-ordered copy of Soups, Salads & Sides from reception at Elsternwick Campus. Online orders - Orders can be placed via www.trybooking.com/XMWP . Please refer to your trybooking email post-purchase for collection and delivery information. Who is selling Soups, Salads & Sides? You can purchase copies of Soups, Salads & Sides from reception at Elsternwick Campus (cash payments, $36 per book - correct change is appreciated). Additional stockist locations will be listed on the trybooking page shortly. Stay Connected – Join Yavneh Parents’ Organisation (YPO) on Facebook! Don’t want to wait until the next Kesher to know what’s going on? Join the YPO Facebook group to keep up to date - search for Yavneh Parents’ Organisation (YPO) next time you’re online. Wishing everyone Shabbat Shalom,
Tali Boltin & Amanda Hampel YPO Co-Chairs
YPO UPDATE
KEY DATES FOR 2019
31st January First Day of School Years, 1-12
1st February First Day of School, Prep
17th February Scholarship Exams Year 6, 8 & 10
19th - 22nd February Year 6 Camp
26th February - 1 March Year 7 Camp
16th April End of Term 1
CAREERS CORNER
CAREERS CORNER
