Last week we had the first LJFS Ofsted Inspection. This was a very strange experience and we cannot share the outcome until the report has been published., although we can say we are very pleased that the report will reflect all that has been achieved over the last four years.
What it highlighted, and can be shared, that you, is that sometimes you have to work hard explaining things that appear obvious to yourself. When this is applied to a unique educational model this proved even more difficult, but clearly not impossible.
During the course of the inspection something happened that reminded us that there are also many things far more important than inspections, league tables and all the other external measures of a school.
One of ours students lost her father during the first day of the inspection. It was also the day before her birthday and three days before her Bat Mitzvah (LJFS's first). For any person this is a tragic experience, but to not have her father alongside her at this important point in her life could have been unbearable.
Amazingly this student found the strength and resilience to read at the kiddish after the service, and did so with confidence and clarity that belied the tragedy she had experienced. The amazing support of her mother ensured she could do this with such confidence.
The LJFS family is now able to offer their support. Her friends have been able to take it in turns to sit Shiva with her at her home during the day, and some have also joined her in the evening.
It is at times like these that any community, but especially a faith community, can come together to provide the support that an individual or family needs. This should be valued and nurtured.
Many in Brodetsky have been oblivious to these events in LJFS with life carrying on as normal unless directly connected to this family.
Today we learned that our Year 6 students have won the national Kosher Rap competition. This competition was designed to promote innovative ways to promote Jewish learning. Mrs Gill (Year 6 Teacher), Mr Yechezkel and Simon (The Zone) worked superbly to put together a video that showcased the rap, written and performed by the students.
If you have not seen it yet please follow this link and let me know what you think.
http://kosherrap.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=12fd6595d67dceeb4d57b6220&id=f9e49265a9&e=fa83b65192
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