Investing in the education of our future generations

MOUNT SCOPUS MEMORIAL COLLEGE

Proudly educating the Jewish community since 1949

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a Co-educational Jewish Day School, with over 1,500 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, located in Melbourne, Australia. While incorporating the latest twenty-first century technology and pedagogy, we remain true to our ongoing mission – helping our students to grow into knowledgeable and proud bearers of their Jewish and Australian heritage, ready and equipped to play their full part in society.

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EVENTS SNAPSHOT

Mount Scopus Foundation News and Events

Golda Premiere

September 21, 2023

On Thursday 21st September we were joined by 120 Foundation Members to watch the Australian JIFF Premiere of the ticking-clock thriller, Golda, starring Helen Mirren and directed by Guy Nattiv.

Breakfast with Ottolenghi

January 30, 2023

On Monday 30th January 2023, we were delighted to be joined by 130 Foundation members for an intimate morning at Half Acre with renowned chef, Yotam Ottolenghi. A wondeful cooking demonstration was followed by a very interesting Q & A...

Together in Israel

January 3, 2023

On the 3rd January 2023 over 1,200 guests came together for the largest Australian gathering in Israel! The Together in Israel event was a huge success shared amongst current students, over 400 alumni, family, friends and community members. It felt...

2022 Gala Dinner

May 24, 2022

Gala Dinner – what a night! More than 500 Foundation members, Federal and State politicians, Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon and guest of honour, former US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, attended the Foundation’s Gala Dinner in May. We were thrilled...

Ambassador Haley School Visit

May 23, 2022

Senior students were privileged to hear from former Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, when she visited the College in May. She answered students’ questions on topics ranging from her work at the UN, leadership advice to young women,...

Year 2 Grandparents and Special Friends Day

May 13, 2022

On Friday 13 May, Mount Scopus welcomed 193 guests to the Grade 2 Grandparents & Special Friends event. This was one of their biggest Grandparents Days to date! The event was split into two parts and had two wonderful guest...

70th Alumni Breakfast

November 12, 2019

Over 200 graduates from years 1959 – 2018 gathered in the Gerald and Ray Rose Hall to hear Sue Hampel OAM (OC 1973) moderate a panel of Old Collegians speculating on “Australia in the next twenty years: How do we...

Dave Sharma

November 6, 2017

Former Australian Ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma shared experiences of his time in Israel and articulated the close bond he feels with the country. He spoke at two events, hosted by Rosie Lew, and Esther and David Frenkiel.

Grace Singer Award Presentation

June 16, 2017

The inaugural Grace Singer award for contribution to love of Reading and Literature was presented to a Year 7 student in November 2016. The Singer family established the award to recognise Grace Singer’s service as one of the first teachers...

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OUR MOUNT SCOPUS FOUNDATION 1987- TODAY

Our Highlights and Achievements

Over the past 36 years the Mount Scopus Foundation has raised over $60 million dollars to support the programs and facilities of the school.

2022

Project Generation launched at the Gala Dinner in May 2022 with special guest, Ambassador Nikki Haley.
Record donations and pledges were received.

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2021

Tali Borowski appointed as Executive Director
Foundation partners with the College, the Zionist Federation of Australia and the Taglit Birthright Israel organisation to create a oneoff program to send Year 12 2022 cohort on a 20-day trip to Israel

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2020

Mark Joel appointed as CEO
Foundation launches Emergency Campaign to assist families in need as a result of the COVID19 pandemic

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2019

Announcement of plans to move Mount Scopus College to Caulfield

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2018

Upgrade and refurbishment of the Besen Family Performing Arts Centre
L’chaim to honour newly appointed Federal Treasurer, Joshua Frydenberg (OC ’88)

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2017

Dedication of the Mohr Outdoor Learning Space at Gandel Besen House.
Appointment of Ari Suss to the Foundation Executive.
The Foundation farewells Life Executive members, Roy Tashi OAM and Executive Director, Marilyn Simon

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2016

Finalization for the Master Plan for the total redevelopment of the Gandel Campus at Burwood which will result in a complete transformation of the Lew Family Secondary school and an upgrade of facilities for all students and visitors.

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2015

Development of new strategies for seeking support, including corporate partnerships.
‘Courage Then, Strength Now’ Exhibition presented by the Helen Synman Archive Project.
Commitment to process to build Endowment Fund and re-creation of investment committee.

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2014

Appointment of Tony Smorgon as Chairman.
Henry Lanzer retires after 18 years of distinguished and dedicated leadership as President.
David Gold assumes the role of President.
Development of the vision and strategy for a renewed secondary school environment.

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2013

Foundation Celebration Dinner with guest of honour The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister.
Chairman Solomon Lew retires after 26 years of inspirational leadership.
Lew Family Secondary School dedicated in recognition of the immeasurable contribution of the Lew Family.

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2012

The ‘Alter Family School of Jewish Studies and Ivrit’ was proudly dedicated in honour of the Alter Family’s longstanding support and involvement at Scopus.
The Hamakom dedicated in memory of Dalia Pizmony.
Weinman Levy Oval at Gandel Besen House.
Prep Inquiry Area at Gandel Besen House dedicated by Ann and Arnold Singer.
Creation of the Leon Liberman Memorial Bursaries by the Lee Liberman Family.

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2011

New building for Smorgon Family Primary School at Gandel Campus.
The Kikar of Smorgon Family Primary School dedicated by the Roslyn and Richard Rogers Family.
New furniture, refurbishment and air-conditioning for Secondary School.
Integrated landscaping, new recreational and sporting areas at every campus

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2010

Students enjoy a new Gandel Besen House.
Alter Family Plaza at Gandel Besen House.
Dedication of Helen Synman Archive Project.

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2009

A focused appeal, generously supported by the College’s major benefactors, provided the ability to minimise fee increases and to offer additional bursaries.
Kitchen Garden Project Primary students learn to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs and to prepare and serve healthy meals.

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2008

Interactive Smartboards enter all classrooms supported by the George and Gita Smorgon family.
Dedication of Roslyn Smorgon Outreach Program.

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2007

The College welcomes new Principal, Rabbi James Kennard

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2006

Soccer Oval dedicated by Sue and Michael Karp Family.
Helen and Bori Liberman Family commence their significant support for the Ulpan Program.

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2005

Slezak Multimedia and Technology Centre
Birch Family School of Media Studies

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2004

School visit and Foundation Dinner with Professor Alan Dershowitz.
$1,800,000 disbursed to the College.

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2003

Szalmuk Family Early Learning Centre.
Kindergarten classrooms dedicated by Myra and Godfrey Cohen, Judy and Solly Joss, Musia and Arthur Shafir and in memory of David Klamberg and Max Pascoe.

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2002

School visit and Foundation Gala Dinner with President Bill Clinton.

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2001

Creation of the Bnai Brith Harmony Music Scholarship
Launch of the ‘Shared Vision’ comprehensive educational policy

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2000

Besen Family Performing Arts Centre
Alter Family Auditorium
Baron and Tashi Foyer and Plaza
Yvonne and Leon Fink Amphitheatre
Eva and Marc Besen School of Music
Susie and Eric Stock School of Drama

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1999

Foundation Jubilee Dinner with guest of honour, Prime Minister John Howard.

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1998

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1997

‘5 year – $8,000,000’ Capital Campaign launched by the Hon.Peter Costello, Federal Treasurer
Baker Family Cafeteria.
George and Gita Smorgon Sports Complex
Rita and Sam Kras Basketball Centre
Kras Payes Weinman Recreation Centre
Jenny and Noel Levin Sports Pavilion
Lustig and Moar Aquatic Centre
Margie and Michael Small Tennis Centre
Jack Skolnik Oval

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1994-1996

The Gandel Family gift provided for extensive and widespread refurbishment, new biology and primary computer laboratories and upgrading of all technology. In appreciation, the Burwood Campus was dedicated as the Gandel Campus.
Dedication of the Susie and Eric Stock Drama Studio.
Extended PE/sport facilities housing the Shafir Family Fitness Centre

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1988-1993

New science and art facilities, dedicated by the Alter, Hansky and Lubansky families.
Five modular classrooms added to Smorgon Family Primary School.
$3,769,000 disbursed to College for tuition fee assistance.

1987

Mount Scopus College Foundation launched by Prime Minister Bob Hawke.

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