Principal: Leah Klatchko
137, Hertzl Blvd Jerusalem 96228 Tel : 02 641 17 25 Fax : 02 642 90 92
Email : sieff@intermail.co.il
About the school [in French]
BACKGROUND
The Sieff and Marks School, (or Ziv
as it is more commonly called) was founded in 1980 in the Beit Hakerem
neighbourhood of Jerusalem. It is named after Israel and Simon Marks,
British Jews who have devoted themselves towards the development of the
State of Israel. Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, situated in the
Judean Hills. It is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world,
comprising a combination of ancient history, spiritual sanctity and
diverse cultures. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all lay claim to this
beautiful city.
THE SCHOOL IN GENERAL
Ziv is a high school, comprising six
grades (from 7th – 12th grades). Ziv offers its students a wide variety of
subjects related to the sciences, technology and the arts. The students in
the upper grades form the social leadership of the school. They publish
the school's newspaper, operate the radio room and accompany the younger
students on their school trips. They also assist the medical staff in
school when necessary and organize outdoor events.
STUDENTS
There are 1,100 students studying at
our school in age groups (classes 7-12). The students at Ziv come from
different socio-economic backgrounds and are fully integrated in the
school. Many of them are new immigrants from all over the world.
SCHOOL PROJECTS
Community Work Every student in the
9th ninth grade volunteers to work for a few hours every week in
kindergartens, elementary schools and old-aged homes. In addition,
students in all classes are involved in community work and participate in
voluntary activities such as offering aid and distributing food to elderly
people before the Jewish holidays, raising money for voluntary
organizations through donation campaigns.
IPCRI
Students in the 10th and 11th grades
at Ziv participate in workshops run by IPCRI. The Israel/Palestine Center
for Research and Information) is a joint Israeli-Palestinian public policy
think-tank devoted to developing practical solutions for the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Youth exchanges and study trips
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Poland – Students participate in a
study trip to Poland during the 11th grade. They participate in
preparatory workshops throughout the year towards this study mission.
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Germany – Students participate in
a student exchange program to Germany during the 10th grade.
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Army Preparation Students in the
12th grade participate in workshops designed to prepare them for their
compulsory army service.
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Education for Democracy 11th grade
students learn about the democratic system, their civic duties and
rights, and receive instruction regarding democratic values in civic
society, tolerance and mutual respect.
EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES
The teachers, counselors and
administration staff at Ziv try to create a pleasant atmosphere in school
and be attentive to the students. At the same time, we believe in setting
boundaries and maintaining a disciplinary frame. Working side by side, the
staff and the students try to establish a creative and meaningful life in
the school. We strive to educate our students to be responsible for their
own actions in their studies, at school and in preparation for their
future lives as citizens of this country.
FACILITIES
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Library: Our library also serves
as the local community library and is situated in the school's building.
It holds more than 30,000 reading books for loan. The library serves the
student community during the morning hours. Every student at Ziv is
permitted to exchange books at the library.
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Radio and Newspaper: The students
of Ziv take responsibility for writing a newspaper that's published 3
times a year. Students also operate a school radio twice a day during
the long breaks.
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Computers: Ziv has three
well-equipped computer laboratories.
SPORTS
Sport is an important subject at Ziv.
We believe that sports encourages students' personal development and
social involvement. The school has modern sports facilities such as
football, basketball and athletics fields, as well as a well-equipped gym.
Dozens of our students belong to sports teams and take part in national
tournaments.
