Immanuel College News Archive - 2009-2010
Immanuel College enjoys another year of excellent results
Tuesday, 24th August 2010
80% of all A-level examinations passed at Grades A*, A and B 100% pass rate at Advanced Level for the fifth successive year 82% of all GCSE examinations passed at Grades A*, A and B This year’s Advanced Level results at Immanuel College will ensure that the College leavers maintain their excellent record... more
Alumni of the class of '99 Reunite
Sunday, 11th July 2010
On Sunday 11th July, Immanuel College held its first alumni reunion for when over 50 pupils who left in 1999, former members of staff and their families came back to the school, toured their old classrooms, laughed at the stories of their schooldays, reminisced about spoof newsletters and marvelled at... more
Building Teams and Friendships at Immanuel College
Friday, 9th July 2010
On Thursday 8th July, Immanuel College, Bushey, held a Team Building Day for 375 Year 5 pupils from 10 primary schools: Hertsmere, Clore Shalom, Mathilda Marks Kennedy, Wolfson Hillel, Naima JPS, Sinai, Menorah Foundation, Hasmonean Primary, The Independent Jewish Day School and Moriah. The children took part in numerous activities including... more
Art and Photography Exhibition Shows Immanuel Pupils? Skill and Expertise
Thursday, 8th July 2010
For A Level and GCSE Art and Photography pupils, a highlight of the school year is the annual Art and Photography Exhibition. The event is made still more exciting by the presentation in the course of the evening of the school awards for Art and Photography and the Sonia and... more
Immanuel College Governors announce the launch of the Immanuel College Junior School
Tuesday, 6th July 2010
The Governors of Immanuel College are pleased to announce that the official launch of the Immanuel College Junior School will take place this October. The Junior School will open in September 2011 with classes in Reception and Year 1 and then grow on a yearly basis until it has classes... more
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain Awards
Monday, 5th July 2010
Three Year 9 Immanuel College pupils, Chana Bernstein, Emily Braun and Chaja Meixner, were awarded certificates from the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain for producing the most successful Family History Projects. The school was awarded a 'Special School Award' from the Society for its contribution to Jewish Genealogy. The... more
Israeli Soldiers visit Immanuel College
Tuesday, 29th June 2010
A group of Israel ex-servicemen visited Immanuel College under the auspices of the British Friends of Israel War Disabled (BFIWD) and Stanmore Synagogue. BFIWD is dedicated to helping disabled Israeli soldiers rebuild their lives. Tragically, Israel has over 50,000 registered war disabled. Each year BFIWD brings groups of injured soldiers... more
Invite to Art and Photography Exhibitions
Monday, 21st June 2010
The Art and Photography Departments are delighted to invite parents, staff, pupils, alumni and others to the annual Art and Photogrpahy Exhibition on Wednesday 7th July 2010. The evening will show Art and Photography pieces by Immanuel College GCSE, AS and A2 candidates and include the presentation of the Eli... more
Siyyum held for Mishnayot Megilla
Thursday, 17th June 2010
The Beit HaMidrash held a celebratory siyyum on Wednesday 17th June to mark the completion of Mishnayot Megilla. Mr Ormonde said, “The pupils have learnt the mishnayot all the way through once and been through the whole Mesechta a second time for revision! Over 25 pupils have shown an immense... more
District Cricket Title for Year 7 Boys
Friday, 11th June 2010
Boys Bowled over by success The Year 7 Cricket team have won the district cricket title being undefeated in all the games that they played this year. The team were excellent in their bowling and fielding with Joe Metliss taking a five wicket haul in one game. Other great performances... more
Top Mathematicians score in the European Kangaroo Mathematical Challenge
Thursday, 3rd June 2010
Top Immanuel mathematicians Chana Bernstein, Aaron Rudolph, Joseph Berenson and Samuel Hilsenrath were invited to take part in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust European Kangaroo Mathematical Challenge this year. These students were chosen based on their exceptional scores in the UK Mathematics Challenge. Over 5.5... more
Immanuel Dominate Maccabi Tournament
Tuesday, 25th May 2010
JFS, Yavneh and Hasmonean were no contest for the year seven Immanuel Rounders team who beat every team comfortably, to ensure that they were crowned Maccabi Champions. The year eights had a victorious win over JFS 11 1/2 to 3 rounders which secured their place as Maccabi champions for the... more
?Team Immanuel? take on the Maccabi Community Fun Run
Tuesday, 25th May 2010
On Sunday 23rd May, 60 Immanuel College pupils, staff and parents took part in the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run, running either 5k or 10k in order to raise money for one of 26 Jewish Charities. Immanuel College was the only school to enter a team, identifiable by our stickers... more
Photography Competition - The Winners
Tuesday, 18th May 2010
Winning Photo: by Emily Charles Well done to all those who took part in the recent photography competition to find the best photographer at Immauel College. Standards were high, with subjects such as Architecture, Landscape and Behind the Scenes being the most popular. The three prize winners are: 1st Prize - Emily... more
Election Fever Hits Immanuel College
Thursday, 6th May 2010
Immanuel College students joined in election excitement today, when the school held its own mock general election. Candidates, representing the three main parties (Daniel Zeff for Conservative, Mossy Wittenberg for Liberal Democrats and Max Levy for Labour) have spent the past few weeks campaigning around the campus, displaying advertisements, distributing... more
District Championships for Boys Basketball Teams
Wednesday, 5th May 2010
Immanuel College basketball teams had great success this season with three teams having perfect seasons and another losing only one match culminating in the teams winning four of the five District Basketball Titles. The Year 7 team won all but one of their matches and won the title on points... more
Full Marks for Immanuel College from the Independent Schools Inspectorate
Tuesday, 4th May 2010
The report of the inspectors from ISI, the Independent Schools Inspectorate, who visited Immanuel College in March of this year, gives warm praise to every aspect of the life and work of the school. The inspectors found that 'standards are excellent' in relation to the quality of pupils' achievements, learning and... more
Art Teacher Runs Marathon for Kisharon
Thursday, 29th April 2010
Immanuel art teacher Bettina Jacobs is "on a high" having run the Virgin London Marathon for the first time and was one of seven runners to cross the finishing line to raise funds for Kisharon. Mrs Jacobs has raised over £3500 for the charity which helps children and adults with... more
Message to parents in connection with the current disruption of international travel
Tuesday, 20th April 2010
I am grateful to parents for the helpful way in which they have let the College know of the delay their children are experiencing in returning to school for the Shavuot term. I should like to reassure parents that despite the continuing delay of six members of the teaching staff in... more
Immanuel Honour Israel's Fallen
Monday, 19th April 2010
Pupils at Immanuel College honoured Israel's fallen soldiers today at a Yom Hazikaron assembly. Guest speakers Mr Israel Ovitz, pictured here, and Mr Jonathan Taylor told pupils about their experiences in the IDF (Israel Defence Forces). The school choir sang “Mi Shechalam” by Didi Menussi and “Hamilchama Ha’achrona” by Chaim... more
Icelandic Volcano Eruptions
Thursday, 25th March 2010
In the light of the volcanic eruptions in Iceland, we are aware that pupils may still be abroad, pending the resumption of flights to the UK. If your child is in this situation, please would you email bursarpa@immanuel.herts.sch.uk Thank you. ... more
Running a Mile for Sport Relief
Friday, 19th March 2010
Alongside the national Sport Relief campaign which took place on Friday 19th March, Immanuel College held its own Sport Relief event in the form of the Immanuel College Sport Relief Mile. Pupils in Years 7-9 had the option to walk or run the course. All pupils had to bring in... more
Immanuel Students join 'Question Time' Debate
Tuesday, 16th March 2010
On Tuesday 16th March, Immanuel College students Joseph Hyman (UVI), Daniel Dangoor (UVI), Max Levy (LVI) and Jennifer Goldberger (LVI) joined a BBC style “Question Time” event at Queens’ School, Watford, where panellists addressed a range of questions related to issues such as terrorism and civil liberties, youth radicalisation, belief... more
Photography Competition - Are you the best in the school?
Friday, 12th March 2010
The Art and Photography Departments are now running a competition for all pupils, Years 7-13 and staff to find the best photographer in the school. The subject of the photo is your choice, but you might want to use one of the categories below to help you choose your subject.... more
Music Festival Concert
Thursday, 11th March 2010
Immanuel College pupils from across the school once again took part in the annual Music Festival, which culminated with the Winners’ Concert on Thursday night, 11th March. The Festival aims to nurture and celebrate the talents of the College’s musicians, whatever their level of musical proficiency. It further aims to provide... more
Sports Assembly with Guest Speaker Karen Pickering
Wednesday, 10th March 2010
Karen Pickering, MBE, was this year’s speaker at Immanuel’s annual Sports Assembly. Karen was an outstanding member of the British swimming squad from 1986 to 2005 and has a collection of winning medals that include 8 World Championship medals (4 gold), 14 European Championship medals, 38 National Championship titles, and... more
Beit HaMidrash Visits the Chief Rabbi at Home
Monday, 8th March 2010
Twenty-eight pupils in Years 10-UVI – Immanuel College Beit HaMidrash regulars – were invited to the house of the Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks, in St John’s Wood on Monday 8th March. The visit, a question-and-answer session around the dining-room table, focussed on the topic of ‘Judaism and the Modern World’. ... more
Immanuel girls are Maccabi GB champs
Thursday, 4th March 2010
Immanuel College girls enjoyed further success on the Maccabi GB circuit after claiming victory in respective badminton and table tennis events. Each participant from the school walked away with a medal with Jennifer Murad and Alexandra Dangoor earning special praise after recovering from an 8-1 defeat to steal the game from... more
New Conversational Mandarin Club for 2010
Tuesday, 2nd March 2010
Immanuel College now offers its pupils the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese in a new extra-curricular club which started this term. A core group of 10-12 pupils attend the 50-minute session each week taught by Mr Andrew Bowman, who has lived in China, in which pupils enjoy learning conversational Mandarin... more
Proud Pam Overwhelmed by Pupils Paint Job
Wednesday, 24th February 2010
Immanuel College School Nurse, Mrs Pam Young was overwhelmed this week when she returned from the half term break to find that a group of students had devoted three days of their half term holiday to re-decorate her First Aid room. Sixth Form students, David Gee, Shoshana Layman and Samuel Kennard,... more
New Building Takes School into the Future
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010
A ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday 23rd February whas officially marked the start of the building works for Immanuel College. The building, an 8-classroom block costing nearly £1m is planned for the new school year in September 2010. Contractors Jarvis Contracting Ltd. have been on site from Monday 22nd February but... more
Colorado Ski Trip
Monday, 22nd February 2010
Over half term 28 intrepid students set out for Winter Park in Colorado. On the first morning the students collected their skis, met their instructors and set off across the three mountain ranges. Over the next six days all students improved their skiing immensely, with everyone making it to the... more
First Girl?s Singing Concert
Thursday, 11th February 2010
Seven acts entertained an audience of over 70 girls and female members of staff at Immanuel College’s first girls’ singing concert. Ellen Johnson 9BEJ/SP, Shira Abkin 9BEJ/SP and Olivia Chody 9JMG sang a rendition of A Thousand Miles (Vanessa Carlton), whilst Jessica Marcus 9JMG sang Somewhere from the musical West... more
Author visit - Dan Freedman
Wednesday, 10th February 2010
Author Dan Freedman visited Immanuel College this morning, to speak to the Year 7 and 8 pupils about his career as a sports journalist and author of the teenage book series about Jamie Johnson, a boy who aspires to be a professional football player. During his teenage years Dan saw his... more
Ayelet Shahak - the Bat-Chen Diaries
Wednesday, 10th February 2010
On Wednesday 10th February, Ayelet Shahak came to speak to Years 7-9 about the recently published English translation of the diaries of her daughter Bat-Chen. Bat Chen was celebrating her 15th Birthday on Purim (March 6th) in 1996 with friends at a mall in Tel Aviv when she was killed... more
Immanuel Girls Take Basketball Tournament by Storm
Monday, 8th February 2010
Year 7 and 8 Girls from Immanuel College took the Maccabi Schools Basketball tournament by storm on Monday 8th February, defeating JFS 20-0 and Yavneh College 18-8. Their teacher Jamie Minter-Green said “With so many fine players in the squad, it was a hard decision to choose who to play. The... more
Ground Breaking News
Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
On the 23rd February at 8:50a.m., Immanuel College will be holding a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for a new 8-classroom block on the school grounds. Principal guest will be Mr. Mick Davis, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Jewish Leadership Council and of the UJIA,... more
Immanuel College Appoints a new Chair of Governors
Monday, 1st February 2010
Dr Sara Levene, the new Chair of Governors at Immanuel College, has first-hand knowledge of the benefits of an Immanuel education. Dr Levene’s daughter, Dodie, now studying Medicine at Imperial College after a year in seminary in Jerusalem, was Immanuel’s Head Girl in the academic year 2007/08. Her son, Harry,... more
A Mishna Celebration
Thursday, 28th January 2010
Over 70 pupils packed into the school’s dining room on Thursday 28th January for a siyum to celebrate the completion of Masechet Makkot. During the past term, the pupils — both boys and girls — have been learning Makkot in their morning breaks at the school Beit HaMidrash’s ‘Mishna... more
Year 8's Independent Project Exhibition
Thursday, 21st January 2010
The Year 8 Independent Learning Projects were exhibited on Thursday, 21st January. Pupils and parents viewed a remarkable and exciting collection of projects, which showed the extent to which the pupils had broadened their horizons and exercised their imaginations. The Year 8 pupils achieved a great deal. So many of... more
Year 7 Siyyum ? Celebrating Hebrew Reading Progress
Tuesday, 19th January 2010
This week, a small group of year seven boys who arrived at Immanuel College in September unable to read Hebrew, celebrated their progress in Hebrew reading in their Ivrit and Jewish Studies lessons at a siyyum with their teachers. The boys have succeeded in improving their Hebrew reading skills to a... more
Poland Trip 09
Thursday, 10th December 2009
The Lower Sixth rerturn from their trip to Poland today where they have travelled from Krakow to Lublin, visited several concentration camps including Auschwitz, visited the graves of Sara Schneirer, the founder of the Beis Ya'akov movement, Schindler's Factory and the old yeshiva in Ger, where they brought it back to... more
Happy Chanukah!
Thursday, 10th December 2009
The Governors, Head Master and Staff of Immanuel College wish the pupils and their families a very happy Chanukah ... more
Immanuel Triple Success at Maccabi Tournaments
Monday, 7th December 2009
Immanuel College netballers were crowned champions in the Maccabi Netball Tournament at both the Year 7 age group and Year 9. The Year 7 team won all their games and the Year 9 team only lost one game in the whole tournament. Immanuel College footballers were also champions in the Maccabi... more
Chanukah at Immanuel College
Thursday, 3rd December 2009
Pupils at Immanuel College entered into the spirit of celebrating Chanukah this week. They held a Tzedakah Fair and Auction and, as part of the Immanuel College Beit Midrash programme for pupils, made candles and constructed a huge Chanukiah. The Chanukah Fair and Auction raised over a thousand pounds in... more
Sukey Parnell Sixth Form Photography Workshop
Thursday, 3rd December 2009
Rachel Gaon, Year 13, tells us why visiting photographer, Sukey Parnell was an inspiration to her. Sukey Parnell was an inspiration to me because of her enthusiasm for her photography, her quirky and unusual ideas and the encouragement she gave me and my fellow students last week. The structure of the... more
Immanuel College Book Awards: The Short List
Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
The Immanuel College Book Award 2009 Committee is happy to announce that it has made its final decision from the original list of 20 books for this year’s nominations: • Airman by Eion Colfer (Dastardly villains, a heroic teenager and the early history of flight) Nominated by Roey Erez 10PM • The Hunger Games... more
Chanukah Concert
Monday, 30th November 2009
This year’s Chanukah concert promised much: from Liszt to Lloyd Webber and from Mendelssohn to Daniel Merryweather. Once again, our pupils showed what rich talents they have in a succession of highly polished and accomplished solos. But it was not just the individuals who performed so admirably. Our ensembles also... more
Sixth Formers Excel in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Senior Individual Challenge
Sunday, 22nd November 2009
On November 5th, 18 sixth form students took part in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Senior Individual Challenge. The Challenge consists of intriguing multiple choice question papers designed to stimulate interest in mathematics in A-level students across the nation. Of the 18 Immanuel College participants, 8 scored high enough marks... more
'Ir David' Foundation - The Archaeology of Jerusalem
Friday, 20th November 2009
There is a neat animation online called ‘Imperial History of the Middle East’ that shows, in ninety seconds, the impressive number of empires and rulers that have controlled Israel and the surrounding areas in the past three thousand years. As Jamie Salter explained in his talk to the Sixth Form,... more
Junior Prize Day
Thursday, 19th November 2009
On the 19th November 2009 the pupils in Years 7 to 9 went to the gym to listen to the speeches and see their fellow pupils receive prizes. The first speaker was Rabbi Riffkin. He talked about the week’s parashah, parashat Toldot, and he related a phrase in it to... more
A Trip to the Sam Beckman Day Centre
Wednesday, 18th November 2009
On Wednesday 18th November, a number of pupils, from Year 8 and Year 9, all boys except for me, went to the Sam Beckman Day Centre. When we got there we were given five minutes to... more
Pudsy Bear Raffle in aid of Children in Need
Tuesday, 17th November 2009
On Monday 30th November, The Teaching and Learning Department we will be drawing the raffle for the beautiful Children In Need Pudsy Bear which was knitted by the Teaching and Learning Department Team. Pupils will be able to purchase tickets around the school or in the Teaching and Learning Department... more
Immanuel College celebrates the dedication of a new Sefer Torah
Monday, 16th November 2009
On Monday 16th November 2009, Immanuel College, Bushey, celebrated the acquisition of a new Sefer Torah, purchased as a result of a fundraising drive by the Parent Staff Association. The Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks, Rabbi Salasnik, Rabbi Jeffrey, Cohen, Rabbi Zobin (Rosh of the Immanuel College Beit Midrash) and Rabbi... more
Immanuel Sixth Formers Support Mitzvah Day
Sunday, 15th November 2009
Immanuel College Sixth Formers took part in the National Mitzvah Day Scheme on Sunday 15th November 2009. Michael Gilbert, Marcus Kay, Talia Gale, Joshua Drukarz, Lauren Segal, Saul Hoyland, Chloe Marlow, Kathryn Moses, Emily Lewis, Adam Fox, Nathan Pomerance, Max Levy and Jonathan Black took turns to stand outside the... more
Senior Prize Day
Tuesday, 10th November 2009
Never before has a speaker during one of the College’s prize days received a standing ovation from all parents and pupils present. At the end of Gill Hicks’s speech all who were present were touched and inspired by her moving account of her survival of the bombings on the 7th... more
World Jewish Relief Clothing Collection
Wednesday, 14th October 2009
Immanuel College Sixth Formers, together with Ms Naomi Amdurer, the member of staff in charge of Social Action, help a World Jewish Relief volunteer pack warm clothing, - hats, scarves and boots, - into bags in aid of the World Jewish Relief Winter Survival appeal. For... more
Sixth Form Volunteering Fair
Thursday, 8th October 2009
Immanuel College Sixth form students attended a Volunteering Fair at their school on Thursday 8th October, organised by the Jewish Volunteering Network and JLGB. The fair, also attended by Gift, Jewish Care, Norwood, Zedek, World Jewish Relief, CST, All Aboard, AJR, Kisharon, The Larches Trust,... more
Scholars' Concert
Thursday, 1st October 2009
On Thursday 1st October, Immanuel’s annual scholars’ concert took place in the Joyce King Theatre. An audience of parents, grandparents, siblings and members of staff were greatly entertained by Daniel Turek, playing I Dreamed a Dream on saxophone (Boubil and Shönberg) and Viva la Vida (Coldplay) and Jesus of Suburbia... more
Immanuel Launches New Website
Monday, 28th September 2009
Immanuel College has recently launched this brand new website. Please bear with us if you see any faults or errors, as we expect that there may be a few in the first few weeks. We very much hope you enjoy perusing these pages, and learning about life at the College.... more
Sponsored Walk 2009 in aid of One Family
Thursday, 24th September 2009
To our relief and despite it being the middle of September, Immanuel College was blessed with sun! The date was September 24th, the event, the Immanuel College Sponsored Walk, in aid of Israeli Charity ‘One Family’. With sponsorship forms filled, lunches packed and smiles on faces we set off for... more
Immanuel Rock concert
Wednesday, 23rd September 2009
As everyone gathered in the JKT the first band began playing; they played ‘7 Nation Army’ by The White Stripes. This warmed the audience up and got everyone in the room bopping their head up and down in time with the hard rock beat. Then the second band was our... more
Mishna and Milk
Wednesday, 16th September 2009
The Torah Mitzion Kollel, based at Immanuel College, held a celebratory siyum on completion of Masechet Sukah. ?Mishnah and Milk? is held every morning break when pupils come to the Kollel to learn a Mishna or two whilst enjoying a bowl of cereal. The next Masechet that will be learnt... more
Immanuel Alumni volunteer on IDF bases
Wednesday, 16th September 2009
British teenagers are working on eight army bases across Israel after being asked to help by the IDF in light of the current situation in Gaza. Last year?s Head Girl of Immanuel College, Dodie Levene, who is currently on her gap year at Midreshet Lindenbaum (Brovender's), volunteered for the Israel... more
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