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This term, I had the privilege of hearing our Year 6 public speaking finalists and theÌýsubsequentÌýagony of having to choose justÌýthreeÌýto represent Carmel at the interschool speaking challenge at Scotch College.Ìý The calibre of speeches, both in their content and delivery,Ìýwas simply mind-blowing. The students researched their topics,Ìýlearnt their speeches by heart soÌýthat eve ...

For his Bar Mitzvah,ÌýEhrelÌýdid it all! After leading PHC in joyous song for Kabbalat Shabbat, he alsoÌýlainedÌýRishon,ÌýSheini, Maftir and Haftarah and then ledÌýMussafÌýtoo! He is looking forward to helping his younger brothers prepare for their Bar Mitzvahs when their time comes.Ìý EhrelÌýrelaxes by playingÌýthe trumpet andÌýpiano. He enjoys playing both Jazz and classical music with ...

Although his Bar Mitzvah was delayed by two months due to COVID restrictions, Ben managed to learn a new maftir and Haftorah in time to lain with confidence and clarity. He is proud of how he has improved his school marks, understanding that everything is within his grasp, he just must work for it! Ben says there will always be negativity and nayÌýsayersÌýbut,Ìýif you want somethi ...

Sophia balances being the responsible middle child with a sense of joy and fun. While startingÌýhighÌýschool can be stressful, Sophia revels in the increased opportunities and freedoms, especiallyÌýart classes where her creativity shines.Ìý When Sophia’s Bat Mitzvah was postponed due to COVID, she took it all in her stride. When the time finally came to celebrate, she was most exc ...

For a young girl whose Bat Mitzvah plans wereÌýCOVIDedÌýa few short hours before it was all set to begin, Rachel showed maturity beyond her years. Her positive attitude of accepting what one cannot change and being grateful for the well wishes and the safety and health of the community was refreshing and inspirational!Ìý Rachel delivered herÌýDvarÌýTorah via Zoom, emphasising the n ...

Congratulations to all our legal eagles for their impressive performancesÌýon theÌýeveningÌýofÌý23 June 2021. We won two out of our three trials in the WA Supreme Court. The Year 12s are now unbeaten and looking at a good chance in the exclusive state finals. We will hopefully find out for sure by the end of term.Ìý Year 11s also had a win and our Year 10s lost against a very quirk ...

ºÚÁÏÌìÌà is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Julie Harris as the new Principal, commencing in January 2022. This appointment follows an extensive search resulting in a very strong field of candidates from many of the leading independent schools in WA and Australia. Dr Harris will take over this leadership role from Mrs Shula Lazar, who has ably led the School for ...

We are incredibly proud ofÌýTannaÌý(DorotÌýCarmel, 2020) whose artwork was selected for inclusion in this year’s Pulse Perspectives exhibition at theÌýArt Gallery of Western Australia. Inspired by local artist Donna Franklin, her unique piece, made entirely of dehydrated fruits, is a comment on the environmental impact of the fashion industry and food wastage. “I carefully sliced t ...

The P&F is excited to have a new fundraising project for this year. We are hoping to raise $4000 to help refurbish andÌýrevitaliseÌýthe Primary School library.ÌýÌýMrsÌýLazar and the Primary School leadership team approached the P&F with a plan to create a reading hub specifically designed for the junior students. We want to refurbish part of the library with new furniture, b ...

On 12 MayÌýwe watched our Wednesday afternoon GermanÌýWheelÌýClub students honing their skillsÌýin the gymnasium and even had a go to see what all the excitement is about.ÌýWow,Ìýis itÌýexhilarating! Coach EmmaÌýGardiner ofÌýPerth WheelÌýis the onlyÌýtrainedÌýWheel teacher in WA – how luckyÌýweÌýareÌýto have her.ÌýStudent Rachel BÌýsaid,Ìý“The German Wheel is one of the most enjoyable and fun th ...