Welcome to our High School
Emanuel School is different.
We encourage students to take ownership of their High School journey, providing flexibility in their learning through the extensive range of subjects offered at the School, and the myriad ways in which students can demonstrate what they know and understand.
Our wellbeing programs are grounded in a positive psychology approach, enabling students to embrace their uniqueness, honing the capabilities that will see them thrive, for life.
Students are immersed in a rich Jewish Life culture throughout their time at Emanuel, celebrating the many ways of living their Judaism, individually, collectively and in their connection to the community beyond the School.
Through a specific focus on student voice and innovation, Emanuel School provides authentic opportunities for students to grow and learn in a safe, supportive and invigorating environment, future-proofing our students for an ever-changing, unpredictable and complex world.
Adam Majsay
Head of High School
HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING
Emanuel School encourages students to love and value learning and to understand that learning is a lifelong journey.
Emanuel School builds in our students a love of learning, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own unique learning story. Our ultimate goal is to develop passionate, independent learners equipped with the skills and dispositions necessary for success in the 21st century.
Our students are encouraged both to problem-solve and problem-find. Deep, critical thinking is valued and ongoing reflection is actively promoted. Students are provided with opportunities to learn about each subject, function as a practitioner and develop cross-curricular skills and understandings that prepare them for their future. Our learning environment promotes engagement in collaborative, real-life learning and builds students’ ability to think innovatively. Our teachers are committed to ongoing professional growth, so as to remain at the forefront of best practice in teaching and learning. They are reflective practitioners, committed to our students’ growth as learners and thinkers.
Emanuel School offers a wide range of subjects from Years 7 to 12, following the NESA (NSW Educational Standards Authority) Syllabuses.
At Emanuel, Hebrew is compulsory until the end of Year 7, and can also be studied through to the HSC. Students take Jewish Studies in Years 7 to 11.
In Years 7 – 10, beyond the compulsory curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE, Jewish Studies and PDHPE, students may take:
● Business Creators
● Commerce
● Computing Technology
● Drama
● Food Technology
● French
● Geography Elective
● Hebrew
● History Elective
● Music
● Philosophy
● Photographic and Digital Media
● Physical Activity and Sports Studies
● STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics)
● Visual Arts
In Years 11 & 12 the following subjects are offered:
● English Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2 and Standard
● Mathematics Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2 and Standard
● Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science Extension
● Ancient History, Modern History, History Extension
● Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, Society & Culture, Studies of Religion I and II
● French Continuers
● Modern Hebrew Continuers
● Drama
● Hospitality
● Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension
● PDHPE
● Software Engineering
● Visual Arts
Further, there is the option for students to undertake vocational courses outside the School, and other languages through the NSW School of Languages. Links to all syllabuses can be found on the NESA website http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au
HIGH SCHOOL JEWISH LIFE
At Emanuel, we seek to foster a love of Jewish learning and living.
We strive to build a community of caring and knowledgeable individuals, who experience Judaism as personally engaging and meaningful. With a diverse student body and staff, we honour and promote pluralistic expressions of Judaism as enriching and deepening our shared heritage.
Our inclusive and welcoming school environment serves to nurture responsible and concerned individuals contributing to both our Jewish and world communities.
Life at Emanuel High School
At Emanuel School, learning about careers is an important step in the lifelong learning process and profile of every student.
Career exploration, progression and transition are cornerstones of the careers program for the senior years. Our Careers Advisor offers one-on-one consultations to inform students about possible careers and tertiary study so that they leave school ready to take on the world and find a fulfilling and varied career.
The Careers program begins in Year 10 when students undertake career tests, embarking on their personal career exploration process. Students are mentored through High School, exploring career and subject selection pathways in line with their personal interests and strengths.
Students engage with future thinking through our guest speaker program and Career Space events.
Each week, our Careers Advisor provides students and parents with the latest information about further study and career paths via a page in our school newsletter, Ma Nishma.