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CarmelÌýstudents and teachers celebrated Israel’s 73rdÌýbirthday all day on Thursday 15 April. The day started with a performance put on by ourÌýTzevetÌýat our Presentation Assembly which showcased the wonders of Israel’s economic attainments in the 73 years since independence. TheÌýruachÌýcontinued on the oval before mixed peer activities and crafts took place. It was soÌýheartwarmin ...

One of the things schools always ponder, and need to respond to, is bullying. It is an expectation (but not an acceptable one) that when you put a group of young people together all day for many weeks of the year while they are dealing with major life changes like puberty, unkind behaviour will occur. Recently, there have been questions raised regarding how we here at Carmel ex ...

At an incrediblyÌýmoving YomÌýHazikaronÌýAssembly onÌýWednesdayÌý14 April, organised by ourÌýTzevet, ¼«Æ··´²îæ» remembered all fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorism. Poignant stories were told of loved ones no longer with us as candles were lit in their honour. It was a time of deep reflection for students and teachers alike.Ìý ...

Our committed masterclass tutors are once again running Carmel's masterclass program, offering direction and an array of exam tips and tricks to our Year 12 students leading into their Semester 1 exams. Below, English tutor SofiaÌýMajznerÌýoutlines her strategyÌýforÌýsteering herÌýEnglish masterclassÌýstudents towards successful exam outcomesÌýthis year.

Congratulations on attaining your PhD inÌýClinical Psychology and for being nominated for an Iain Wallace Research Medal for outstanding PhD research. With your research and undergraduate areas of study being in Psychology, did you have an inkling of your interest in psychology while still at High School?Ìý I always enjoyed working with people and knew from a young age that I wa ...

It's great to have Mrs Tanya Allen as Carmel's new Business Management teacher (taking both general and ATAR courses) and ATAR Finance and Accounting teacher in Carmel’s HASS Department. Now in her second term at Carmel, we caught up with Tanya to find out how she's settling in.Ìý You’veÌýgot a term under your beltÌýteachingÌýBusinessÌýManagement (both general and ATAR) and ATARÌýFi ...

At our YomÌýHashaohÌýceremonyÌýon Monday 12 April, someÌýYear 10 studentsÌýdramatisedÌýthe life of the poet, fighter and heroine, ChanaÌýSenesh, whoÌýreturned to Hungary in 1944 after making AliyahÌýin order toÌýhelp her family and fellow Jews.ÌýChana’sÌýpoems,Ìýset to haunting music,Ìýwere performed and the audience was moved by the story of her courage and bravery in the face of danger.ÌýÌý ...

In a year when we are unable to travel to Israel, Tali brought Israel to Perth for her Bat mitzvah, with dancing andÌýruachÌýnear the ‘Kotel’ before candle-lighting for Shabbat. Tali’sÌýDvarÌýTorah focused on connections and freedom, two topics close to her heart given her strong connection to friends and family. She said the best part of her celebration was seeing her cousins from ...

As well as always having a kind, radiant smile, Maya is a growing into a mature, responsible and values-driven young lady. A keen basketballer, Maya follows the women’s NBA teams, cheering on their contribution to our sporting world.ÌýÌý Maya is a much-admired big sister who loves playing with her younger siblings and is also a kind and caring friend. Her goals are to work hard ...

When asked what her favourite subject is, Brooke says it’s Art because ‘in art there are no mistakes. Everything you draw can be turned into something beautiful’. And that is her outlook on life – always glass half full of lemonade.Ìý What Brooke loved most about her Bat Mitzvah was the love and support she received from friends and family. AtÌýfirstÌýshe was nervous to say herÌýD ...