You may notice that on all our Yavneh publications there is a footnote that details that Yavneh is a part of the Mizrachi Organisation. This week I thought I would spend some time sharing with you the Mizrachi story, how Yavneh came to be and...
We are so excited to be celebrating Purim this Sunday and we are looking forward to seeing you at our Yavneh carnival! Purim is the day we celebrate victory over oppression, when ‘they tried to destroy us, we survived, let’s eat!’ This year, and not ‘depending...
Michelle Zimmerman, in her book Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning poses compelling questions about human intelligence and its relationship with artificial intelligence. “What is human intelligence? Is it based on an IQ score? Is it the ability to apply learning? Is it the...
While our centre was closed during the Summer break, our Kinder spaces went through a transformation. Not only did we fix the roof, but all 4 of our Kinder rooms went through a complete refurbishment – creating purpose built indoor environments that support the learning,...
Welcome back for 2024! Our staff are ready and energised to embark on a year full of learning, friendship and ruach! We can't wait to see you all back at school next week. Many members of staff have been very busy over the summer holiday break....
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a year of achievement at Yavneh and a year of challenge for our people. Through our grief, we have been comforted and heartened by the way in which the Yavneh family has responded...
It is odd how I have missed things that are right in front of me. It is also disturbing how the events of the past seem to reappear when you think they could never happen again. I will explain. I have been saying the Amida, the...
Our feet are one of the most nerve-rich parts of our body, so when covered with shoes, we are in fact restricting important messages from the environment to being sent to our brain, which in turn could negatively impact one's brain development. From the very start...
If there is one ‘key’ that unlocks everything Jewish, it is the Aleph Bet. These holy letters, used by G-d to create the world, are used by us, via their various combinations and permutations to study Torah, daven and access the wisdom of Jewish scholarship....
As we approach the upcoming exam season and the culmination of the school year, I want to acknowledge our students who are about to embark on this challenging period. Navigating exams can be a daunting task, and the end-of-year workload often adds an extra layer...
