If you think smart boards are the latest in classroom technology, think again. For a fraction of the cost, an iPad, modem, projector and screen can do everything a smart board can do and more! And starting this year, Bnos Chomesh High School is using this incredible technology in all of its classrooms.
“Baruch Shehecheyanu V’kiyemanu V’higiyanu Lizman Hazeh!” exclaimed Principal Dena Gorkin, and Bnos Chomesh’s 3rd graduation was underway. “I am awed,” she continued, “by the fact that this is our 3rd graduating class when just 6 years ago Bnos Chomesh was only a dream!” Yes indeed, it was a dream. And today it is a place where dreams come true.
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Bnos Chomesh students awoke on Lag Ba’omer to a sunny and warm day, eagerly anticipating their outing to Central Park.
On Thursday afternoon, the 23rd of Elul, Bnos Chomesh Academy held a Mezuzah installation ceremony at the school’s new location on Kingston and Lincoln.
Critics are giving 2 enthusiastic thumbs up to “Make Some Noise,” the musical production presented by the students of Bnos Chomesh Academy.
A group of students from Bnos Chomesh Girls’ High School took to the bike paths on Governors Island as part of the breakout of their “Ma’alin Bakodesh” program.
History has been made!
On Monday, Tes Tammuz, Bnos Chomesh Academy held its very first 12th grade graduation.
Over 100 parents, relatives, friends and supporters came to participate in this momentous event. 8 students, some local, some from as far away as Israel, graduated with New York State Regent Diplomas in an emotional ceremony.
Once upon a time there was a little girl in a school that did not fit her. This made her quite sad and she longed for a school that fit. One day she chanced upon a beautiful village with trees, and lakes and rolling hills. Strolling through the village the little girl heard faint sounds in the distance. She followed the sounds. The little girl was curious and so she continued along until the sounds became louder and clearer. They were sounds of laughter! The little girl was drawn magnetically to the laughter and found herself at the doorway of a school. “This cannot be,” she thought. “School is not for laughing.” The little girl gently pushed open the door and once inside couldn’t believe her eyes! She found herself surrounded by smiling faces, happy conversations, stimulating learning, and caring teachers. It felt like a fairy tale. Surely she must be dreaming, for no school is like this!
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — It was hard to tell who was most proud at Bnos Chomesh Academy’s first year end banquet: the parents, the students, or the staff. On Sunday, June 15th all were present to celebrate the success of the school’s very first year. Appreciation awards were given to each student in recognition of her contribution to the school. A slide show presentation of the year’s highlights had the entire audience “oohing,” “ahhhing” and laughing.
More pictures in the Extended Article!
The walls of Bais Rivkah Campus Chomesh resounded with the voices of well over 1600 girls who joined together Motzoai Shabbos from all 4 corners of the world for the annual Bnos Chabad Bais Rivkah convention in the campus named after our Rebbetzin high school students commemorated her Yortziet from Thursday Chai Shvat through Monday Chof Bais Sevat, they learned together, Farbrenged together while making Hachlotos Tovos and even danced together truly taking it to heart, VeHachi Yiten Al Libo.
Mrs. Dena Gorkin joined the Crown Heights Insider Podcast to talk about what she’s learned in her long career in chinuch, and what lessons Bnos Chomesh’s experience might have for the community as a whole.
When Bnos Chomesh Academy, Chabad Girls Academy, the Gan Academy, and Ocean Parkway ULY, were approached with the possibility of getting together for a joint fundraising campaign (beginning this Monday), they weren’t totally sold on the idea. Read how it came together.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses what can be done if a child is hanging out with the wrong crowd, with Dena Gorkin for the prevention101 series. Dena Gorkin is the Director of Community Education for NCFJE’s Operation Survival, and founder and principal of Bnos Chomesh Academy high school for girls.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses prevention through education, with Dena Gorkin for the prevention 101 series. Dena Gorkin is the Director of Community Education for NCFJE’s Operation Survival, and founder and principal of Bnos Chomesh Academy high school for girls.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses teenagers and parties where alcohol and drugs may be present, with Dena Gorkin for the prevention101 series. Dena Gorkin is the Director of Community Education for NCFJE’s Operation Survival, and founder and principal of Bnos Chomesh Academy high school for girls.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses the Safety and Legalization of Marijuana, with Dena Gorkin for the prevention101 series. Dena Gorkin is the Director of Community Education for NCFJE’s Operation Survival, and founder and principal of Bnos Chomesh Academy high school for girls.
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses Teens Self Medicating and Anxiety with Dena Gorkin for the prevention101 series. Dena Gorkin is the Director of Community Education for NCFJE’s Operation Survival, and founder and principal of Bnos Chomesh Academy high school for girls.
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