Mount Scopus Alumni

The consecration of the late Mr. Gerald Lever, former Scopus Jewish Studies teacher and Year Level Convenor will be held at the Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, Browns Road Springvale, (Compartment 13 Row J) at 11am on Sunday 5th July 2026. Those that knew him are welcome to attend.

Mr. Lever taught at Scopus for 27 years and was a valuable member of our Scopus family.

Last night, Scopus alumni and parents came together for a meaningful evening at the new C Care facility, connecting through community, conversation, and cooking for a great cause. Thank you to for so warmly welcoming us and providing the opportunity to support such important work.

We would like to congratulate Dr. Ann Wollner OAM (OC '73), Mrs Tallilah May OAM (OC '65), Dr. Dov Degen OAM (OC '01), Mrs Carla Sharp OAM, Mr Kevin Slomoi OAM and Mr Miron Goldwasser AM for their well deserved King's Birthday honours.

Scopus alumni and current parents are warmly invited to join us for a meaningful Care Cook for C Care — an evening of community, connection and cooking for a cause 💙

Come together for a hands-on volunteering experience and see the real impact we can make as a community while supporting those in need.

🗓 Thursday 11 June
⏰ 7:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 C Care’s new state-of-the-art facility
💲 $36 per person (covers the cook cost)

Places are strictly limited due to space, so be sure to register early to secure your spot.

Book here: https://www.scopusfoundation.org.au/cook/

“I taught Year Six at Mount Scopus from 1984 to 1990, and I have many fond memories of my classes, the staff, the parents, and the school. One of the highlights for me was a school camp we had at a site beside Ballarat airport. The Shabbat Camp, as it was called, ran from a Thursday when we left by bus for the campsite, and ended on Sunday. Most of Thursday and Friday we worked with the children on different activities. Friday night and Saturday were given over to activities run by the Jewish Studies teachers, and this was a time that I looked forward to because it meant that I could learn more about Jewish culture and religious observance. Sunday was given over to tidying up and returning to Melbourne.

This was one of the great joys of teaching for me, and one of the fondest memories I have of my career. When children are totally engaged and hungry to find out more, there is a strong possibility that you have set them off on a lifelong path of discovery. My greatest wish is that all teachers and their students should experience such “light bulb” moments. Thank you to those students who were with me that day. I don’t remember your names, but I most certainly remember your keen enthusiasm and desire to learn more. This was the most precious gift I could have been given.” Peter Mitchell

Last night we welcomed our Scopus alumni and parents to part one of An Introduction to Hong Kong Mahjong.