KTC JOINS THE FIGHT “I learnt that in life you have a choice - and while you cannot control what happens in your life, you can control your reaction to it.”Speaking to the audience of parents, grandparents, students and teachers, Guest speaker Lara Garfunkel not only shared her story, but in retelling the story of her mother’s heroic fight with Cancer, left us all with an inspirational message:“A few months before my mother died I started a gratitude journal with my older son every night before he went to bed. We would each write down three things that had happened that day we were grateful for…”Lara and fellow speaker Tanya Stocks spoke about the dignity of life; of being able to live in the moment; of courage and of appreciating what we often take for granted.

My thanks to our GHS College Captains, Tammy Lazarus and Chanie Gershowitz, who together with the SRC and Mrs Chaya Gourarie, planned and organised our Pink Ribbon Breakfast, on a scale, not seen at KTC before. Their vision and leadership made it all happen.We are also grateful to all those who donated food and to Daniel Baruch who brought his coffee to the breakfast.Everyone present took something away from the morning. We are also proud to be able to contribute, even in a small way to the national target: to raise $1.5 Million towards the Australian 2018 goal. KtC is now a proud partner in the fight against breast cancer.

Shabbat Shalom. Good Shabbos.

ROY STEINMAN

23 NOVEMBER 2018 I 15 KISLEV 5779 I TERM 4 I WEEK 7 I PARSHAS VAYISHLACH I CANDLE LIGHTING 7.26PM I SHABBOS ENDS 8.27PM

COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS

In this week’s Parsha we read about the meeting of Yaakov and Eisav. After being away from his family for over 20 years, Yaakov has returned to Eretz Yisroel and hears that his brother, Eisav, is coming towards him. After immense preparation by praying, sending gifts and even getting ready to fight, the two brothers finally meet.The Torah describes the brothers’ conversation as Yaakov tries to convince Eisav to accept is gift of peace. Eisav says “יש לי רב” “I have ROV – plenty” and initially declines to accept the gift/ Yaakov however persists and tells his brother “Please take my gift…. For Hashem has blessed me and I have everything (I need)” – “וכי יש לי כלIn these few words the Torah teaches us the difference between a Yaakov and an Eisav. Eisav says he has plenty – more than enough. Eisav is always looking to gain more and more despite having enough of what he needs. He lacks faith in Hashem to provide for him and stocks up ‘plenty’. Certainly, he will not share or part with his riches. Yaakov, on the other hand suffices

with what he has. He realizes that everything he has comes from Hashem who will take care of him and provide him his needs.There is yet another difference between the two words – plenty and everything. Plenty is quantitative. It refers to Eisav’s material wealth which could be measured. “I have everything” is qualitative. No one can have everything materially – “everything” refers to a state of mind of being happy with what you have. It’s appreciating life and the things that money can’t buy.On a deeper level “everything” refers to Yaakov’s family, who were all there with him. The most important thing for Yaakov was his family and specifically his children. So many people invest all their time making sure that their family has all the luxuries they want. They are so busy making sure there is “plenty” that they have no time to actually spend with their family. We should never lose “everything” to have “plenty.”RABBI RICHTER

DVAR TORAH PARSHAS VAYISHLACH

ALEF BEISThe Gefen and Rimon classes were so excited to learn the last letters of the Alef Beis this week! They are so proud of themselves that they now know all the letters and are looking forward to celebrating with family and friends on Wednesday 5 December. CHANUKAHWe can all feel the Chanukah spirit all over Early

Learning! The children are very busy learning the story of the Chanukah miracle and making beautiful Chanukah things to bring home for Chanukah! They have been dreidel painting, drawing menorahs, exploring oil, candle rubbing and so much more! We can’t wait for Chanukah!!MUSHKY CHAITON & VIRGINIA AGHAN

EARLY LEARNING

Year K went on a wonderful excursion to the Botanical Gardens as a part of their Integrated Unit that centred on the book ‘Alexander’s Outing’. After recess they explored the gardens and acted out the story. Then they went on a walk where they had to find birds, and also did an exciting experiment to determine the volume of water that was needed in the hole for Alexander to escape.

YEAR K ALEXANDER’S OUTING

FEIGLIN BUS SELFIE!

YEAR K ORIENTATION ROUND #2

PARENTS ONLY

YEAR K ORIENTATION ROUND #2

STORMING THE

GATES!!!!NO CLASS!

LET’S GO GO GO...

HARD TO CONTAIN

EXCITEMENT

CAN YOU SWIM

LIKE A FISH?

The Year 3 students have had a very exciting term. They were very well represented at the PIP Showcase last Tuesday night as nine students from Year 3 presented their projects to both parents and staff. The Year 3 group was fortunate to have an incursion last Thursday. Oliver Kunz, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of New South Wales came to KTC to talk to the students about sustainability. They had to build a motorised car that would run on batteries. This would be the car of the future. As the students have been learning about sustainability, this incursion supported their learning. Students this term enjoyed their Mathematics investigation called Follow Freddy. They had to design their own maps with instructions.SUE SLATER

PRIMARY SCHOOL

TORAH CLUBTorah Club has been busy learning details about the Parsha, The Morning brochos and its meaning, Sefer Shoftim about Yiftach, the 10 generations from Adam to Noach and the 6 days of creation. They are busy doing craft, singing songs and drama on these topics.

MISHMORMishmor has been very B’Simcha this week:)) Most classes focused on the Rebbe’s Anniversary, which was celebrated this past Thursday. Here are some of the exciting activities; Mock wedding, creating an original Chupa and decorating cupcakes!

WE YIDDISHKEIT

It is with great excitement that we announce and celebrate our monthly rank risers! A special Mazel Tov to Racheli Butnaro on becoming a general! We are proud of their achievements!RABBI STRAITON

RANK RISERS

CAPTAINS’ PINK BREAKFASTThe entire Girls’ High School, staff and women from the community gathered for a beautiful Pink Breakfast, raising money for breast cancer research. Our guest speakers, Tanya Stocks and Lara Garfunkel, inspired us with their stories of courage and strength. Everyone enjoyed the delicious breakfast, ambience and, of course, pretty pink decorations! Thank you to our captains Tammy Lazarus and Chanie Gershowitz and the SRC for their leadership, organisation, creativity and dedication to putting together this wonderful event. Almost $1000 was raised!CHAYA GOURARIE

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

REMEMBRANCE DAY On Friday we assembled in recognition of Remembrance Day, which was especially significant as a centenary commemoration of ceasing hostilities on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. We gathered not to celebrate or glorify war - but rather to remember those who have served our country during conflict and crisis.Our ceremony included a reading of short biographies of three child soldiers that lost their lives during the First World War, followed by a solemn silence during a playing of the Last Post and a reading of the Ode.SEAN RATTOS

NOVI CLASSThe last few weeks, the year 10 girls Novi class has been learning about the miracles performed by Eliyahu Hanavi at the end of Sefer Melachim Aleph. At the end of the unit, each girl painted a canvas depicting a specific miracle. Each girl also did a voice recording describing the miracle and converted the recording to a QR code

which is stuck to the bottom of each canvas. Anyone is able to come up to the canvas, scan the QR code and listen to a description of the miracles whilst looking at their beautiful artwork!AVITAL JACOBS

SAVE THE DATE!Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen: Monday Night- 26th November for all High School Girls.SHLUCHOS

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOLREMEMBRANCE DAY On Friday we assembled in recognition of Remembrance Day, which was especially significant as a centenary commemoration of ceasing hostilities on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. We gathered not to celebrate or glorify war - but rather to remember those who have served our country during conflict and crisis.Our ceremony included a reading of short biographies of three child soldiers that lost their lives during the First World War, followed by a solemn silence during a playing of the Last Post and a reading of the Ode.SEAN RATTOS

On Tuesday 20 November, a select group of high school boys were invited to attend a merit excursion to Cables Wake Park in Penrith to promote a healthy mind, which is key to focused learning. The seven students and their PDHPE teacher had lots of fun enjoying an exciting day of wakeboarding. One of the boys said that the best part of the day was when he managed to make it all the way around the circle on a wakeboard without falling into the water! JEREMY SMITH

BOYS WAKEBOARDING

ANNUAL MENORAH CONTESTAdd more light to your Chanukah!

a unique menorah with a creative theme. Winning menorahs are

both kosher and beautiful, created with chayolim’s

own effort.

CREATE for the menorah you like best in

your school. The one with the most votes will be submitted

to a panel of judges at Headquarters.

VOTE that ultimate Chanukah design to your Base Commander by

Wednesday, Chof Kislev.

SUBMIT

PRIZES:

Everyone earns 25 miles just for entering!25 miles

If you take a picture of your menorah, place it on a plain, white background and make sure there’s plenty of natural light.

4

1st 2nd 3rd

WINNERS:menorahs will be featured in the Chanukah rally!

81 winner

will receive 500 miles 3 winner

will receive 250 miles

winner will receive 100 miles

One will be chosen from each grade.

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SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBERP&F End of Year Fair 4-6pmWEEK 8: TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBERYud Tes KislevHigh School Guest presenter - Gaming & AddictionWEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER Year 10G Excursion 11.20amTHURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER Early Learning Chanukah Mums & Bubs (0-2 y.o.) - 9.30am FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBERYear 10G Heritage Presentation Project (MPH)SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER First Light of ChanukahWEEK 9: Year 9-10 Exams TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER Year K-2 Athletics Carnival - 12pm to 3.20pm (Rodney Reserve)WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER Early Learning Alef Beis Party (Rimon & Gefen) - 9.00amTHURSDAY 6 DECEMBERPrimary School Presentation Day 9.30amSAT-SUN 8-9 DECEMBERRosh Chodesh TevetWEEK 10: MONDAY 10 DECEMBER Primary School AssemblyTUESDAY 11 DECEMBER BHS Presentation NightPrimary Reward Day for recipients of 100 M.A.D. TokensWEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBERGHS Presentation NightEarly Learning End of Year Picnic, 4.30pmFRIDAY 14 DECEMBERKTC Term 4 (K-12) EndsSchool HolidaysMONDAY 17 DECEMBERStaff Development Day: Mandatory Child Protection Training, 9am to 12.45pmTUESDAY 18 DECEMBERStaff Development DayFast of 10th TevetFRIDAY 21 DECEMBEREarly Learning Last Day

PARENTS & CHILDREN FROM THE EARLY LEARNING ARE INVITED

TO CELEBRATE THE END OF 2018WITH A PICNIC & PETTING ZOO

4.30-6PM WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER

ON THE LAWN OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY

Summertimeon thelawn

PLEASE BRING A PICNIC RUG & KOSHER FOOD

For all mums and bubs age 0-2 29th November 9:30-10:30

At Kesser Torah Early Learning

Mums & BubsChanukah Party

RSVP date 26th November to enrolments@kessertorah.nsw.edu.au

SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL NEWS

AFTER SCHOOL CARE ROLEWe are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person to run the KTC After

School Care program in 2019.

Role Requirements

• Supervision of students K-6

• Planning and facilitation of craft, sporting and homework activities

• Some administration tasks

• Preparation of Afternoon Tea

• Hours of work: Monday -Thursday 3pm – 5:30pm

Essential Requirements

• Working With Children’s Check

• First Aid Certificate

• Experience working with school aged children

• The ability to work within our school ethos

Should you feel you can fulfil this role please send your CV to the Head of Primary:

noelene.bellingham@ktc.nsw.edu.au

STUDENT BANKINGFrom Wednesday the 21st November, students who wish to do Student Banking must drop their bank books into reception. The books will now be processed later in the day. Bank books must be received by 8:20am otherwise they will not be processed (bus students excepted).

MISSING LIBRARY BOOKSCould parents please assist their children in returningKTC Library books?This includes checking bookshelves at home and other areasfor KTC library books. The KTC books have stamps on thefront page/s and the security barcode has Kesser TorahCollege (sometimes Yeshiva College) printed on it.There are an increasing number of books being lost andreturned incorrectly to other libraries. Please be aware that ifa student loses any library book, they must reimburse thelibrary for the cost of purchasing another copy.If students are granted leave before the end of the school year, could you please ensure their library books are returned BEFORE leaving the College.Thanks for your assistance,Ms Backhouse Teacher Librarian

COMMUNITY NEWSPLEASE SAVE THE DATESDecember 6 - Chanukah in the CityJanuary 7 - 11 - Gan Izzy Day Camp for boys and girls.More information to come soon. Chabad Youth NSW

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