It takes a lot of skill and determination to juggle full time school with a rigorous tennis regimen, but Jake manages to do it with aplomb! Jake is the perfect combination, calm cool cat on the court and funny, energetic and thoughtful teenager off the court. And while he enjoyed reading John McEnroe’s autobiography, he agrees that smashing rackets when you lose a point is not ...

Although he was so nervous that his legs were shaking, Gil performed superbly for his Bar Mitzvah,ÌýlainingÌýhis Haftorah and leadingÌýmusafÌýlike a pro!Ìý Gil loved learning with Rabbi Dan and says that going toÌýshuleÌýeach week in the year leading up to his Bar Mitzvah was a definite highlight.Ìý Gil enjoys being part of a big family and has fond memories of going to the zoo in Is ...

Ari’s house is filled with animals! A haven for rescue dogs, cats and canaries, Ari is kept busy caring for creatures great and small, while still finding time to perform with the Australian Girls’ Choir, do all her homework and read a copious number of books each week. A seasoned camper, Ari loved Year 7 survival camp and is enjoying English classes in High School. It is unus ...

It’sÌýa wonder how Gemma manages to fit in all she does. What with swimming and learning five different types of dance, Gemma is happily busy every day of the week.Ìý Gemma celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Noranda Shule, delivering an insightful D’var Torah about the need to learn from mistakes. She is enjoying Carmel High School, especially HASS with ‘Rasto’ and thought Purim was ...