The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind was our selection for Book Day and it tells the story of William Kamkwamba, a young man from a Malawi village in Africa. William is motivated by an overwhelming drive to find a way to bring electricity to his family home when the sun goes down. 

Bryan Mealer writes the story together with William and it is humbling, inspiring and illuminates the life of a people quite unknown to us.  Many themes emerged from this passionate story which gave us the opportunity to invite a host of professionals, talented musicians and artists who shed light on diverse topics of interest.

Aside from the opening and closing programs, attended by the entire school, there were twenty four sessions offered, and students chose to attend the three that were of most interest to them.

Visit the Book Day 2010 page where we have posted the lectures, visual and musical presentations of:  Author and keynote speaker: Bryan Mealer, Jeremy Danneman, Parade of One, Claudine Mukamabano, Rwanda Orphans Project, Melissa Kushner, Goods for Good, Michael Granoff, Better Place and Rabbi Alexander Kaye, Why Jews Belong in Africa.

Battle of the Grades showed the spirit, enthusiasm, creativity and talents of our students. The competitions ran the full gamut of events, from text study and college bowl to sports drama, dance and song competitions. Spectacular photos of the events were taken  by Ms. Rachel Rabhan and are available for you to view.

Enjoy our happenings!