There is a well know and well-loved Israeli Pesach song which goes 鈥淪imcha raba, simcha raba, aviv higiya, Pesach ba!鈥 which translates as 鈥淕reat happiness, great happiness, spring has arrived, Pesach is coming!鈥 Needless to say, this was written for the Israeli and Northern Hemisphere Pesach time when the thrill of spring is beginning and Summer approaches. Here in Perth, as ...

What a wonderful day we had celebrating Purim as the High school was transformed into the magical world of Toy Story. Students and teachers alike dressed up and immersed themselves in the festivity and fun.听 Rabbi Dan read the Megillah,听mishloach听manot听were exchanged, and听matanot听la鈥檈vyonim听were collected and distributed to Menora Charity.听Hamantachen听were savoured and the Yea ...

Purim craziness and fun started early on the morning of Friday 26 February at Carmel Primary as various characters trooped through the gate: Mr Rubik's Cube, countless fairies, Clark Kent (with a hint of Superman peeping underneath his work shirt) the M&M ladies, even Albert Einstein made an appearance, alongside many others! Kindy through to Year 6 characters were excitedl ...

It鈥檚听a wonder how Gemma manages to fit in all she does. What with swimming and learning five different types of dance, Gemma is happily busy every day of the week.听 Gemma celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Noranda Shule, delivering an insightful D鈥檝ar Torah about the need to learn from mistakes. She is enjoying Carmel High School, especially HASS with 鈥楻asto鈥 and thought Purim was ...

Starting Year 7 is a big deal. On the first day back, our wonderful Tzevet spent recess getting to know our excited and slightly nervous Year 7 cohort, who will be the Class of 2026! We are so happy to see this cohort engaging in all the High School has to offer! ...

Daniel says that becoming Bar Mitzvah has been his greatest achievement thus far. He lained beautifully and was Chazan for the Friday night davening, giving his proud parents and community much nachas. Daniel enjoys maths, science and sport and, after spending all day at school with his Carmel friends, he still loves to spend more time with them doing homework together (in per ...