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Change often proves unpopular, and student and staff reactions to the strange timing of the recent school break (necessary to accommodate both Easter and Pesach) were initially quite unfavourable. However, it worked out rather well and feedback has been very positive, to the extent that I was asked upon returning to school this week whether we could make these arrangements next ...

This week鈥檚 inaugural Carmel Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) drama production 鈥榃ays to screw up your College Interview鈥� was a resounding success. The audiences reflected the level of support that our talented performers have from the school community and the students on stage were fabulous. It鈥檚 not often that I laugh out loud so much I have to restrain myself for fear of emb ...

It was good to welcome back Mr Shadgett and Ms Birch this week, after they travelled to Sydney to represent the School at the AHISA Leading, Learning, Caring conference. They have returned with new ideas and learning, which I am thoroughly looking forward to hearing. I was particularly interested to hear up to date thoughts on AI and how artificial intelligence is being discuss ...

I had a fantastic Purim this year even though I like routine and I struggle with costumes and chaos, I knew what to expect and was quite comfortable and confident in this year鈥檚 Cat in the Hat outfit until, that is, two parents asked me if I were dressed as the Mad Hatter 鈥� Purim is one of those fabulous times where the students just love the day. From the costume parades to t ...

It鈥檚 always interesting to hear how the AV学院 experience has shaped the lives of our alumni. We recently caught up with Nicole Hirshowitz who is passionate about the health benefits of physical activity 鈥� an interest first sparked by Carmel鈥檚 Physical Education department. 听 What did you enjoy most about attending Carmel? I started AV学院 in year one in 2002 and ...

Listening to your parents... I hope it isn鈥檛 only my children who have always been resistant to hearing sage advice from their mother. They were quite happy to accept the suggestions of other relatives and the parents of their friends, but when their own mother offered wise counsel, it was ignored and often treated with derision. After all, what would I know about study strate ...

We warmly welcome Sam Hall to the Carmel community as our new Year 5.2 teacher! Sam says he was drawn to AV学院 for its strong commitment to academic excellence and holistic education. 鈥淎V学院 emphasises both rigorous academics and the development of students' character and values. It provides a supportive environment for educators passionate about making a diffe ...

Welcome to Brigette Lisani! Brigette completed her second-year practicum at Carmel Primary School and enjoyed work as a relief team member last year. We are delighted have her on board as our new Year 1.2 teacher. Brigette loves AV学院 for its strong ethos, wonderful people and great community. She is very much looking forward to celebrating Purim soon! Here are some mo ...

I recently enjoyed a comedy sketch in which various phrases were translated into German and the resulting phrase was shared. My favourite was the attempt to translate 鈥淪orry I鈥檓 late鈥�. The German person was seemingly unable to translate this phrase, the implication presumably being that Germans are never late to anything, so there is no word in the language to describe this. P ...

As I sat behind a lorry at the traffic lights this morning, I chuckled at the large sign on the back, which read 鈥淐AUTION 鈥� does not play well with others鈥�. Although I had no intention of interacting with the massive vehicle (my little car and I would definitely have come off worse) my teacher brain immediately turned to the fact that much of what we teach, reinforce and develo ...