This document discusses ideas for reimagining the Jewish school of the 21st century. It advocates constructing a model that brings out each student's unique talents and skills rather than imposing a set of beliefs. The ideal school would fulfill the potential for educating individuals and building meaningful communities through enriched Jewish experiences that help students and their families develop enduring ties to Judaism. It should prepare students for the future through a curriculum that cultivates ethical and spiritual development alongside intellectual growth.

1. This is a chance to think outside every box you know and construct your ideal Jewish school. We will use cutting edge ideas in Jewish and general education as a springboard for building your own ideal model of the Jewish school for the 21st century.

2. Why are we doing this? Imagine a school whose aim is to bring out the unique wisdom, talents and skills of each and every student rather than try to impose a set of beliefs and skills onto each pupil.

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7. Our world reverberates with change and we know that our children’s world will be very different from ours. Yet it is our responsibility, as parents and educators, to prepare them for it. The reality of today’s world forces us to stop and think – to re-evaluate what is important in life and what it is that we want for our children. Indeed, what is the purpose of education? More than any one single thing, we aspire to educate for ‘menschlichkeit’. We want each child in our care to grow to be a knowledgeable, ethical, responsible and caring human being. Being a ‘mensch’ involves knowing how to deal thoughtfully with people and situations, developing strong values grounded in tradition and history, and valuing other people – their emotions, ideas and concerns. We must, therefore, conceive of education as dealing with all the needs of a child – intellectual and emotional as well as ethical and spiritual. Education, at its best, engages students, encourages deep thinking and allows them to recognise that the making of mistakes is part of life and that these mistakes are opportunities for further learning. The Talmud tells us that the great value of study is that study leads to action. Our imperative is to teach our children to know, to want to know, to hope, to care and, ultimately, to affect. Parents and educators are partners in this sacred endeavour (Bialik –message from Principal)

8. 7 key values important to Bialik College Our Jewishness, rich sense of history and purpose Our positive beliefs and assumptions about children and staff to learn and to grow Our informal atmosphere that fosters a connected community that uses experience to enhance learning Our Jewish and civic rituals, celebrations and commemorations that reinforce our core values Our environment which symbolizes joy and pride, and values those who live/operate within it Our experiences, many of which are sheer fun Our taking the time and care to know and value each member The 3 R’s @ Bialik Relevance Respect Relationships The 5 C’s @ Bialik Confidence Community Connectedness Commitment Courage

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16. Engaging children in a comprehensive study of classical Jewish texts that are open to multiple interpretations Building knowledge and essential learning skills through the experience of inquiry and discovery Empowering children to become critical and creative thinkers across disciplines Cultivating respectful partnerships between children, parents and teachers that nurture each individual and the entire community Beit Rabban

17. Academic excellence/Jewish tradition –immanue T hrough the School's strong ethos of care and achievement, its highly committed staff enable students to make outstanding progress overall in both their learning and personal development. The outstanding care, support and guidance and excellent curriculum help students to reach exceptionally high standards, enjoy school very -ofsted on jfs –home page much and become well prepared for their future life. lHasmonean High School is a centre of excellence in the Orthodox Jewish community. The school operates within a framework of 'Torah Im Derech Eretz', combining intensive Torah study and academic rigour with the promotion of values such as caring, chesed and tzedokah. As a modern orthodox school, our aim is to produce young people who are proud of their Jewish heritage, confident in their religious practice and equipped with the academic qualifications and wider key skills necessary for success in today’s employment market King Solomon opened in September 1993 to provide an excellent general and Jewish education for the Redbridge community. Since then we have .

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25. Studio Schools are a new initiative that has been developed to better prepare young people for the world of work. .. Studio Schools will combine work experience, running real businesses and learning qualifications. Their ethos will aim to excite and motivate the many young people who are currently disengaged from learning. There will be a strong emphasis on social, non-cognitive skills - team work, communication and resilience - as well as entrepreneurialism, which are the key attributes which employers say they want, but aren't finding amongst today's school-leavers. We believe that Studio Schools will provide a much more effective way to engage young people in learning -