Kesser Torah
Kesser Torah
A world where learning and living become one.
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF…
SEEKING wisdom, knowledge and understanding
DREAMING about possibilities
BELIEVING in yourself and the power of faith
LEARNING how to develop a love of learning
ACHIEVING goals and striving for excellence
NURTURING friendships, values and spirituality
Our motto, LIVE IT – Ki Heim Chayenu, is the essence of Kesser Torah College. Ki Heim Chayenu: because they (the Torah & mitzvos) are our life. This includes both the mitzvos between man & man and between man & G-d.
KESSER TORAH NEWS
The KTC High School Interschool debating was held at Sydney’s Masada College.
l-r: Miriam Charak, Hannah Ensly, Rivka Koncepolski, Liora Ensly, Rachel Fuchs
Kesser Torah College sent along four very strong teams of Boys and Girls Junior (Years 7 & 8) and Boys and Girls Senior (Years 9 & 10) accompanied by Mrs Gersha Shteyman and Mr Dan Lowinger. The day was very long, hectic, challenging and fun as our students had to prepare and argue a minimum of three debates for each team. All our teams did an amazing job.
Our Junior boys (Gedalya Lederman, Dovy Meyer, Aaron Kastel, Moishe Amzalak and Eli Lowinger) debated three debates – they won one debate against Moriah College. They tied going into the final and then the final was decided by the adjudicators to be between Emmanuel and Masada which Masada won.
Our Senior Boys (Mikey Kaplan, Shui Smith, Yossi Gutnick and Yossi Sebban) debated three debates – they won one debate against Moriah College.
Our Junior girls (Liora Ensly, Hannah Ensly, Rachel Fuchs, Miriam Charak and Rivka Koncepolski) won all their three debates against Moriah College, Emmanuel School and Masada College. The Junior Girls then went on to the final against Moriah College which they won the debate and trophy in.
Our Senior girls (Bassie Leider, Elisheva Zeff, Sarah Charak, Rivky Perlow, Chanale Gourarie and Chana Corna)debated three debates – they won one debate against Moriah College. They tied going into the final and then the final was decided by the adjudicators to be between Emmanuel and Masada which Masada won.
We are very proud of the effort and achievement of our students who can’t wait to return next year (this time at Moriah College) to bring the challenge on again!
Responding to unsafe situations, Child Protection and Touching, are not easy subjects to discuss with 5 and 6 year old children.
Children learning awareness from Deborah Blackman
Sydney’s Kesser Torah College was therefore extremely fortunate to have had the services of a parent volunteer who was able to utilise her background and experience to implement the Child Protection Program for Year K students, which is part of the Board of Studies PDHPE curriculum.
Mrs Deborah Blackman, a qualified and experienced social worker, and an active member of the Jewish Alliance Against Family Violence, once again volunteered her time to facilitate the 6-week program. Mrs Blackman used stories and age-appropriate techniques to present her subject matter in a non-threatening and constructive forum, teaching the children how to recognise and respond to unsafe situations, seek assistance effectively, and establish and maintain positive relationships.
Bringing to the program her in-depth understanding of the culture and sensitivities of the school community, Mrs Blackman was able to utilise her unique skillset to construct a unique program for the young students. KTC is extremely fortunate to have had the services of a volunteer of Mrs Blackman’s calibre.
KTC recently hosted their Year 12 Graduation Dinner at Hakoah Club.
Dux Brookie Milecki with parents Rabbi Benzion and Rebbitzen Henya Milecki
Esther Koncepolski, Brookie Milecki, Shterna-Sara Perlow, Rivka Israel, Ricky Amzalak, Devora Leah Lever (school captain), Mirrel Chana Barber, Raquel Barr, Leah Lazarus and Naomi Quittner
Parents, friends, teachers were in attendance. The Year 11 students worked extremely hard in their fundraising for the evening which was attended by parents, families, friends and teachers. The evening was themed “Circus” with the logo “Year 12 Ringleaders”. The evening proved a great success with the hall decorated by the Year 11 using their extraordinary creative skills. The girls were presented with their prizes and graduation certificates. Brookie Milecki was announced as Dux of KTC for 2009. We wish our Year 12 students the best of luck in their HSC exams and in their future endeavours.
KTC BHS has again proven it is a sporting powerhouse in indoor soccer by gaining first place in the CSSA Indoor Soccer competition for 2009.by Dan Lowinger
Three great wins out of three games in the final week secured top place for KTC A and a close 4th for KTC B in this high level 10 team division. KTC can be proud of its strong sporting achievements in indoor soccer with both the GHS and BHS coming first in their respective interschool competitions.
This weeks games saw KTC B defeat IGS C in secure a 4th place finish. The game showed all the skills that the team has developed over the season with great passing and clever shots on goal. KTC A won both their games against Moriah A and Moriah B. Each game included close marking and quick shifting from defence to offence as the KTC convincingly covered the court, out ran and gunned their opponents and showed why they were the favourites throughout the competition.
Star coach and KTC not-so-old-boy, Michael Meyer, member of the famous KTC undefeatable team, was typically modest in victory. I won’t say this is the greatest win of all time in any event, sporting or other, in the history of the entire world, but if its not then it is mighty close. KTC thanks Michael for his help in coaching both teams to their tremendous results, but elite athletes never rest, the students are already preparing for their title defence next year.
KTC B 4 beat IGS C 2
KTC A 8 beat Moriah A 3
KTC A 4 beat Moriah B 2
Winners of the CSSA Indoor Soccer Competition 2009: KTC A
(4th place: KTC B)
Sydney’s Kesser Torah school recently held a party to celebrate Year K completing its Aleph Beis Siyum learning program.Parents and grandparents joined the pupils in celebrating the end of an important project.
Rabbi Krebb with son Yehuda
Timna Taub with her grandmother and Mum Dvora
Yonah Glass with grandmothers and mother Sindee
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