Orientation 2016
Both schools held orientations this past Thursday. Grade 12 orientations focused on leadership; students are excited to act as role models for the younger students and to welcome the grade 9s. Our grade 10s and 11s were excited to reconnect with each other and were reminded of important school policies. Our grade 9s learned all […]
Faculty Meetings 2016
On Wednesday, our teachers returned from their summer vacations, excited to begin a new school year. Or Chaim and Ulpana administrations led campus-specific meetings and staff participated in PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) with topics ranging from alternative assessment ideas to technology integration to alumni engagement. Thank you to all staff for their contributions and ideas […]
Graduation
Students, families, faculty, alumni and guests gathered at Shaarei Shomayim to celebrate the graduation of our grade 12 students. Each student was called up to receive their diploma, in addition to students who were recognized with awards. Thank you to Mrs. Yael Jakubovic, Mrs. Jenn Diamond, Mrs. Kagan and Mrs. Weinberg for all their efforts […]
YOC Grad Dinner
YOC’s graduating class of 2016 gathered at DANI Dairy Delights to celebrate their graduation, along with members of faculty, administration and the Yeshiva University Beit Midrash. Each student had a brief speech delivered about them by a member of the faculty. The boys appreciated the positive comments, as well as the good-natured humour. Mrs. Ripsman […]
UO Grad Dinner
The Ulpana class of 5776/2016 enjoyed a beautiful graduation dinner at Dani on Monday night before they left for their graduation trip on Tuesday morning. By student request, teachers were assigned to speak about each student and 22 meaningful tributes were given to the graduates. Our faculty went above and beyond to make each student […]
Rabbi Goldberg Pre-Shavuot Alumni Shiur
Rabbi Goldberg delivered a pre-Shavuot shiur to a group of alumni. The boys enjoyed re-connecting and learning Torah with Rabbi Goldberg. Thank you to the Shields family for hosting!
YOC Grad Trip 2016
With a small graduating class and a strong fundraising effort, this year’s grade 12 class had a chance to create a really unique trip. The boys traveled to Vancouver, BC. While there, they biked through Vancouver, seeing Granville Island, Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and Athlete’s Village. They ziplined on Grouse Mountain, hiked Lynn Valley and […]
End of year message from Mrs. Weinberg
I always know it’s the end of another school year when our Grade 12 students return from their Grad Trip. With smiles on their faces and amazing stories to share, it is bittersweet as I recognize this is their final high school trip. I now look to their future and look forward to hearing about […]
2016 Yom Yerushalayim Dinner
On June 5th, Bnei Akiva Schools hosted a Yom Yerushalayim Community Celebration at Shaarei Shomayim. This memorable evening celebrated Yerushalayim and strengthened our connection to this momentous day in history. We also celebrated our honourees Karen and Yisrael Dov Meyer, in recognition of their commitment to our schools and to the greater Religious Zionist community […]
