Please forward your confirmation of purchase to elcreception@bialik.vic.edu.au. Please note two days' notice is required. Prior to ordering a cake, please check with your child's teacher that a cake can fit into the day's plan.

Help us in the Shuk!

We are pleased to invite you and your children to our Bialik Lag B’Omer Celebration, to be held on Tuesday 5 May from 4.00pm – 5.00pm, in the Dodge Family Amphitheatre. Lag B’Omer is a joyful day in the Jewish calendar that falls on the 33rd day of the Omer, the period of 49 days which we count between Pesach and Shavuot. Throughout these days we reflect on growth, respect, and building community. The day itself marks the end of a plague that killed more than 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva, a plague that raged in Judea in the 1st century CE which the Rabbis attributed to our own disrespect for one another. Since then, on this day, Judaism has embraced the teachings of Rabbi Akiva, who taught the centrality of this Biblical precept to treat one another respectfully, ‘ve’ahavta la’reaicha kamocha’. The day is also closely connected to the teachings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, who lived in the 2nd century CE, and who emphasised the importance of kindness, unity, and the idea that even a small light can illuminate darkness. Lag B’Omer is celebrated with bonfires, outdoor activities, and gatherings that show warmth, connection, and strength which we find in coming together. Thanks to the Bialik College Parents' Association (BCPA), this is a free event, and all are welcome to attend. Enjoy a relaxed family friendly kumzit (bonfire) and an afternoon of: • Hebrew music and singing and • Marshmallow toastings by the fire The event will be led by our Bialik Mazkirut student leaders, and we encourage parents to join with their children but please note, students attending must be supervised by an adult.

Years 7 to 12 may register for the Melbourne University School Mathematics Competition Years 6 to 12 may register for the Australian Mathematics Competition

The Bialik College Parents’ Association (BCPA), the Bialik College Foundation and our Bialik Alumni Network are coming together for a powerful joint initiative celebrating the generations of women who shape our community. We a running an amazing Raffle thanks to the generosity of businesses both within and outside the Bialik Community. The incredible prize packs on offer are: PRIZE ONE, VALUED OVER $3,900 Includes: * Private Cooking Class by Baba Event & Catering, $500 * 6-month Beanz Coffee Subscription, $520 * IV Health Voucher, $200 * Handworks Nouveau Luxury Hamper, $425 * All Fenix Voucher, $300 * Chadstone Voucher, $200 * Photobrick Voucher, $150 * United by Keren (5 Zumba classes), $100 * Moby Café Voucher, $150 * Bloom Cosmetics Gift Pack, $275 * Mosey Me Towel Set, $276 * House of Kirri Dream Reed Diffuser, $89 * Sleep Corp Memory Foam Pillows x 2, $300 * Huxbaby Voucher, $100 * Cosma Catering Shabbat Dinner Box $210 PRIZE TWO, VALUED OVER $4,650 Includes: * Hali Rugs Voucher, $3000 * 6-month Beanz Coffee Subscription, $520 * Bloom Cosmetics Gift Pack, $275 * Unreal Fur Voucher, $500 * Spray Tan Voucher by Tan Me, $60 * Chadstone Voucher, $150 * Primary Lingerette Voucher, $100 * Dream Reed Diffuser by House of Kirri, $89 * Joyful Pilates Starter Pack, (5 Classes, Socks & Towel), $250 * Cosma Catering Shabbat Dinner Box $210 PRIZE THREE, VALUED OVER $4,000 Includes: * 12-month Beanz Coffee Subscription, $1040 * Imaginationation Play Centre Membership, $395 * One Six Eight London Vase & Jewellery Box, $268 * Knitting Co Hamper, $250 * Rythmic Pilates 12-Month Subscription, $249 * Hairhouse South Land Cloud Nine Hair Dryer, $240 * Chadstone Voucher, $150 * All This Pomp Voucher, $100 * Bloom Cosmetics Gift Pack, $275 * Nova Pharmacy Beauty Hamper, $100 * Harvie Wine Bar Voucher, $200 * House of Kirri Dream Reed Diffuser, $89 * Hair Tart Voucher (2 Blow waves), $180 * Cosma Catering Shabbat Dinner Box $210 Any money raised from the event will go into supporting future school initiatives.

In 2026, the Bialik College Parents’ Association (BCPA), the Bialik College Foundation and our Bialik Alumni Network are coming together for a powerful joint initiative celebrating the generations of women who shape our community. This Mothers’ Day & Special Friends’ Morning Tea is more than a morning tea, it is a celebration of legacy, leadership and connection across generations of Bialik women. Our aim is to: • Honour the women who have built our community • Celebrate those who continue to support and uplift us • Inspire the next generation • Embrace our collective responsibility of tikkun olam — repairing the world Guests will be invited to bring their networks and be part of a morning that honours not only ourselves, but the women around us. We will also hear from Caring Mums, a Jewish organisation supporting women in need, reinforcing our commitment to giving back beyond our campus walls.

We warmly invite you to join us for our ONLINE Parent Discussion Group - Embracing the Changes of 9+ Year Olds. This event will be facilitated by Sandy Wiener, our Deputy Head of Primary who has extensive experience in Social and Emotional Learning. Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 Venue: Year 4/5 Zone Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm RSVP: Wednesday 6 May 2026 ZOOM Link will be sent to registered parents closer to the event. We look forward to welcoming you to our discussion. Questions about this event can be forwarded to Sandy Wiener via wienes@bialik.vic.edu.au

You are warmly invited to our Family Maths Evening on Monday 18 May 2026 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the Victor Smorgon Hall. Over the course of an hour, we will play 3 mathematically rich games taken directly from our Primary classrooms. In doing so, we hope to offer insights into the power of games to: • Engage all learners and promote enjoyable discussion • Balance skill with luck through explicit teaching of strategies • Highlight important mathematical concepts • Practise mathematical skills and further fluency • Differentiate and cater for a variety of learners • Foster home school connections (Russo, Russo & Bragg, 2018). Entrance to the event will be via the Auburn Security Gate. Questions and enquiries can be sent through to Rebecca Stewart via stewar@bialik.vic.edu.au We look forward to celebrating the joy of mathematics with our Primary school community on the 18 May.

We have pleasure in inviting Grandparents to a special Grandparents’ Morning Tea. There will be two of these events, one for Primary Grandparents (Years 2-5) on Tuesday 19 May from 11am - 12.30pm and one for Kinder 3 – Year 1 Grandparents on 9.30am - 11am.

Dear Class of 2021, It's time to get ready for your 5 Year Reunion.  Thursday 4 June 2026 The evening will be held at Bialik in the Bursztyn Family Hub, Alan Finkel Launch Lab. There will be a well-stocked bar, food and the opportunity to walk through the school to see what has changed. We have arranged a table at Governor's Hall from 8pm so you can continue reminiscing well into the evening.  There is a small booking fee attached to help make this a night to remember. Please share with classmates - and don't miss the opportunity to relive the best of Bialik together.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing alumni@bialik.vic.edu.au Thursday 4 June 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+11) Location Bialik College 429 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn Vic 3123

It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate! Join us for the Bialik College Class of 2011 - 15 Year Reunion as we bring together those who were part of the 2011 cohort for an evening of memories, laughter and shared stories.  The evening will be held in the Bursztyn Family Hub, Alan Finkel Launch Lab. There will be a well-stocked bar and food and the opportunity to walk through the school to see what has changed. We have arranged a table at Governor's Hall from 8pm so you can continue reminiscing well into the evening.  There is a small booking fee attached to help make this a night to remember. Please share with classmates - and don't miss the opportunity to relive the best of Bialik together.   Stay connected by clicking on the WhatsApp group and share old photos for the night’s display!   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing alumni@bialik.vic.edu.au

At our “Preparing for Prep” Evening, you will receive practical ideas, tips and strategies that you can use to support your child in the areas of numeracy, literacy and your child’s ongoing Jewish journey. The format of the evening will involve three ‘mini workshops’, led by coaches at Bialik who are both educational experts in these fields and who lead workshops for teachers in other schools.

2026 Mt Buller Ski Camp Payment and Permission