Welcome to Yavneh – a coeducational, Modern Orthodox Jewish day school for children from crèche to Year 12.
Educationally, Yavneh has a holistic focus, with the outcomes measured including both academic and personal excellence.
Yavneh is described fondly as a small school with a big heart and students consider themselves to all be a part of one big family. All families who embrace the College vision and mission are welcome.
We welcome applications and run our personalised tours all year round. We are so pleased that you are considering Yavneh and we cannot wait for your family to join ours.
The last few weeks of school have seen a whirlwind of kedusha ensconce Yavneh. Simultaneous with an impactful visit by our scholar in residence, Rabbi Professor Sam Lebens, we have experienced a meaningful Tisha B’av with impactful programs for students, farewelled our Tzevet, and hosted...
Together with Avigail Wonder, I have recently attended a conference in Israel focussed on deepening spirituality within schools. Spirituality is multifaceted and, in the should not be limited to the realm of bein adam lemakom (deeds that are between us and HaShem). Rather, spirituality is...
Upon finishing a Mesechet of Gemara we read the text of the “hadran”. It contains all sorts of peculiarities, one of which is the listing of the names of the ten sons of the Amora and business magnate, Rav Pappa. It is an enigmatic tongue-twister...
30 Oct
Taam Shel Yavneh includes a series of open group sessions, running from May to November in 2024 & current Yavneh children & we are delighted to open these sessions up to all new and prospective Yavneh Families! Our next open group session will be held on Wednesday 30 October at 9:15am with a focus on PLAY THROUGH INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES.
07 Nov
Our second Year 7 2025 Open Day is coming up on Thursday 7 November at our Elsternwick Campus. This is the final open day for our current and prospective 2025 Year 7 Students. Your child, along with their potential 2025 Cohort will meet staff & students in the secondary school and orient themselves with the spaces, faces and places in Secondary.
15 Nov
Taam Shel Yavneh includes a series of open group sessions, running from May to November in 2024 & current Yavneh children & we are delighted to open these sessions up to all new and prospective Yavneh Families! Our next open group session will be held on Friday 15 November at 9:15am with a focus on THE BEAUTY OF SHABBAT.