Schools

For Parshas Vayikra, Yeshivah Har Torah’s Early Childhood students learned that the Jewish people brought korbanos to say thank you to Hashem for the good in their lives. This important theme in the parshah led to a discussion about the people in YHT that the students are thankful for.

It’s high season for academic clubs at the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central)! The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of competitions and pivotal events for Wildcat teams across the board.

On Thursday, April 3, the cafe of the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) was transformed into a winter wonderland for the Central Playhouse’s production of this year’s spring musical, Frozen. The 2013 animated film remains a childhood favorite for many Central students, and anticipation for the production was high. That Central’s spring musical is a time-honored second-semester tradition among students and faculty only added to the excitement.

At Bnos Malka, the excitement of Pesach came to life as preschool students participated in a hands-on Matzah Baking Experience, taking them on a journey from wheat stalk to finished matzah.

Last week, nine groups from HALB showcased their historical research and analytical skills at the Long Island History Day Competition, held at Hofstra University. Over the past five months, under the mentorship of social studies teacher Ms. Kristen Waterman, students meticulously crafted documentaries, websites, and museum exhibits, exploring topics related to this year’s National History Day theme: Rights and Responsibilities.

On Thursday, March 20, the Rambam Civic Spirit Club had their main event of the year. At 7:20 in the morning, the students got on the bus to the historic Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan’s financial district. They sat down with eight schools from Washington, DC, to New Jersey – private and public alike – for opening remarks at around 9:30 a.m., where the students were treated with coffee and snacks as they headed down to their activities.