AACI Children's Art Show

We are very excited about being part of this project. Over 20 schools from all over Israel participated and had many different art works on display. Some of our pupils were awarded prizes for their work.

From left to right: Lana Lubany (joint 3rd prize winner in the Painting category ages 14 to 18), May Grabli (2nd prize winner in the Painting category ages 14 to 18), Nadia Chacar (joint 3rd prize winner in the Painting category ages 14 to 18), Mrs Linda Rosenthal (Tabeetha School Art Teacher)

Absent: David Iluz (1st prize winner in the Mosaic category).

Scottish Diaspora Tapestry

Maybe you have heard of the Great Tapestry of Scotland? Well, there is also the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry! And Tabeetha School has a whole panel as part of this amazing work of art. 

The tapestry shows the impact Scotland has had on the world throughout history, in all parts of the world, including here in the Holy Land. A panel showing all of the Scottish Centers here in the Land can be seen below. Portrayed in this panel is the Scots Hotel and Church in Tiberias, the Guesthouse and Church in Jerusalem, as well as the School.

When Tabeetha girls were visiting Scotland in February this year, we all had a part in adding a few stitches to the School's panel. What an honour to be a part of something so big and amazing!!

Mix It Up Model School

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program has named TABEETHA SCHOOL IN JAFFA as a Mix It Up Model School for its exemplary efforts to foster respect and understanding among its students and throughout its campus during the 2014-15 school year.

            TABEETHA SCHOOL IN JAFFA is among 104 schools to receive the honor.

            “We are delighted to recognize TABEETHA SCHOOL,” said Teaching Tolerance Director Maureen Costello. “Mix It Up Model Schools have found innovative ways to create school environments where respect and inclusiveness are core values. They all serve as great examples of how a school—any school—can cultivate these values among their students, faculty and staff.”

The Teaching Tolerance program has hosted Mix It Up at Lunch Day for the past 14 years to help students demonstrate the importance of respecting each other’s differences. This year’s event will be held on October 27. Schools are encouraged to register at tolerance.org/mix-it-up/add.  

 Mix It Up at Lunch Day is a simple call to action. By asking students to move out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new over lunch, the event encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries. Many schools plan activities for the entire day, and some use the event to kick off yearlong explorations of social divisions.

The Mix It Up Model Schools met five criteria: They each hosted a Mix it Up at Lunch Day during the 2014-15 school year; they included different members of the school’s community—cafeteria staff, aides, administrators, teachers and students—in organizing the event; they followed up with at least two additional Mix It Up-related programs or events on campus; they publicized Mix It Up at Lunch Day or celebrated inclusiveness with posters, announcements and other media; and their event was seen by students and school officials as a success.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center, based in Montgomery, Ala., is a nonprofit civil rights organization that combats bigotry and discrimination through litigation, education and advocacy. For more information, see www.splcenter.org.