Archives for April 2017

Sacks Morasha pupils are writing regular blog posts on a variety of topics. Read previous entries here. This week’s post is by Erin Wikler, Olivia Onona, Maya Levy and Ellie Marantz:

On Sunday 23rd April, we took part in a Triathlon at Royal Russel School sponsored by Human Race. We swam four lengths; we cycled 100 metres and ran 750 metres. The Triathlon was for a charity called Restless Development which supports children in need. The teams involved four competitors and thankfully, we all managed to cross the finish line.

Olivia from team ROME, involving Elisheva, Yehuda and Ari said: “We all thought this was a great and fun way to support the restless development as we all joined in with fundraising and participating!”

Maya from team STAMINA, involving Jasmine, Shani and Rafael said: “We all had a great day participating as we all became happier and healthier!”

Erin and Ellie from team BMW4 involving Jonah and Aron B said: “Human race have done a great job with organising a children’s triathlon because it helps them become healthier, fitter and progress their team work!”

Thank you to the organisers of this enjoyable Triathlon. We all had great fun, even if we didn’t win….It’s not always about winning, it’s about participating!!!

Sacks Morasha pupils are writing regular blog posts on a variety of topics. Read previous entries here. This week’s post is by Sofia Rose and Sophie Lunzer:

On Sunday 23rd April, we participated in a Yom HaShoah commemoration ceremony at Barnet Copthall Rugby Stadium. Lots of important people were there, such as Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and His Excellency Mark Regev, Ambassador of Israel.

The theme of the ceremony this year was women’s resistance. This was so important to us personally, as we both have family members including grandmothers and great grandmothers, who survived the Shoah as a result of their bravery and courage.

We enjoyed singing ‘Never Again’ composed and conducted by Stephen Melzack (Mrs Melzack’s husband), as well as singing with Mr Kett – who was part of the Male Voice Choirs (even though he forgot his choir folder!).

There was also a candle lighting ceremony in which our very own Mr Richman, joined by his son Levi, took part in lighting for a family member Claire Richman.

We sung on stage with Clore Tikva, Independent Jewish Day School, Mathilda Marks Kennedy, North West London Jewish Day School, Rosh Pinah and Wohl Ilford JPS.

We had so much fun but most of all it was amazing to be part of a very moving ceremony and it was an incredible experience.