An education that shapes independent, well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute positively to the world.
Our motto, Mind Spirit Being, encapsulates our School. We aim to open the mind, awaken the spirit and engage the whole being within a culture of excellence, respect and the desire to strive for one’s individual's best.
OUR VISION
Emanuel School is a safe, happy and stimulating school where teachers strive to meet the individual learning, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our students. Emanuel’s culture is one that values community engagement, with students, staff and parents passionate about, and supportive of the School. Our experienced and knowledgable teaching staff guide our students towards strong academic outcomes and personal excellence. Teachers collaborate, share expertise, learn and continually improve their practice to ensure the most effective education for each student. Participation is encouraged, resilience is built and independence is nurtured.
Life at Emanuel is rich in Jewish tradition. As a Community Jewish Day School, we welcome and teach all streams of Judaism, diverse Jewish cultural customs and synagogue traditions, while retaining our commitment to egalitarianism and pluralism.
We prepare our students for life after school - well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to the 21st century society as global, open-minded Jewish citizens.
OUR MISSION
Emanuel School is small enough to provide an individual, nurturing environment, providing a safe, happy and secure environment to meet the needs of students and staff. Emanuel’s atmosphere is one of community involvement, with students, parents and staff passionate and enthusiastic about the School.
We have a first-rate teaching staff, deliver a wonderful educational product and record strong academic outcomes, with each student striving and being helped to achieve his or her personal best and developing lifelong learning skills for 21st century living.
Our mission is to foster academic excellence, wellbeing, and a deep connection to Jewish values and learning. We focus on deep and authentic learning to promote a culture of academic excellence, alongside our wellbeing and extra-curricular programs.
Our students graduate as curious, resilient learners, open-minded thinkers, adaptable innovators, tenacious problem solvers and compassionate advocates.
Above all, our hope is to continue to develop a school of mensches – of ethical, responsible global citizens and leaders of the future.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Emanuel School is committed to providing educational excellence from Pre-school to Year 12. We nurture the individuality of all students and encourage the development of their special interests and talents.
Our objective is to challenge our students to be critical and curious thinkers, who love learning, have a strong sense of community, a love for Israel and are proud of their Jewish heritage.
We strive to connect with our community and create a welcoming and inclusive environment that is known for its genuine acceptance and understanding of diversity.
Emanuel School is and will continue to be a pluralist Jewish Day School, with a mission to:
develop mensches
inspire each student to excel
practise Tikkun Olam
know and address the needs of all learners
produce innovative thinkers, and enable each student to achieve their academic personal best
Our Values
Choosing the right school and community for your child and family is one of the most important decisions you will make. What we value reflects how we will help your child to develop their own values, how they will see and approach the world and how ultimately their decisions will inform the young adult they will become. We are committed to fostering a nurturing space where your child can cultivate their own values, shaping them into thoughtful and conscientious young adults.
We are committed to our Jewish heritage, ethical living and the State of Israel. We do this through our principles of egalitarianism, religious pluralism, coexistence and acceptance of diversity, tradition, mitzvot, Torah and Hebrew. We do so as Jewish, Australian and global citizens.
Our values include:
● Excellence
● Perseverance
● Lifelong love of learning
● Respect
● Integrity
● Responsibility
● Compassion
● Generosity
Inclusion
Innovation
● Justice
● Community
We value respectful relationships
Respect matters. Your child will be encouraged to value their relationships by including others appropriately. We place a high value on acknowledging the views and needs of others, and acting with empathy and compassion. This includes advocating for and acting with integrity and with consent in relationships.
“ The world rests on three principles: on justice, on truth and on peace. And all three are intertwined – when justice is done, truth is served, and peace ensues.” Teachings of Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel: Talmud Yerushalmi Ta’anit 4:2
We value discernment
Making decisions, weighing up different options and forming a position on various issues are important life skills, requiring keen insight and good judgement. We will encourage your child to listen carefully, to research diligently and to think critically. This forms the basis of making evidence-based, informed, and ethical decisions and provides sensitive and considered feedback.
“ You graciously endow mortals with intelligence, teaching humans understanding. Grace us with knowledge, wisdom, and discernment.” From the Amida, the first petitionary blessing
We value growth
Your child’s learning journey involves intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. We will encourage them to pursue and create opportunities to grow themselves and others. We will challenge them to explore their abilities and passions and achieve to their potential. We value lifelong learning and a mindset that challenges assumptions and the status quo.
“You shall love Adonai your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your vigour.” Second verse of Shema
We value sustainability
Your child will face the challenge of meeting their own needs without compromising the ability of others to meet their own needs in the future. We will encourage them to make decisions to protect our natural resources as well as our social and economic resources. They will also learn that sustainability is also about investing in self-care and reflective practice.
“When the Blessed Holy One created the first human, God took them and led them around all the trees of the Garden of Eden and said to them: ‘Look at My works, how beautiful and praiseworthy they are! And all that I have created, it was for you that I created it. Pay attention that you do not corrupt and destroy My world: if you corrupt it, there is no one to repair it after you.’ Midrash (Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13)
Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school