A truly memorable night on the Sixth Day of Chanukah, as the Dedication Ceremony took place at Elsa High on the evening of 6 December.

Mr Kenneth Chan, Acting Secretary of Education, was the guest of honour. His fi rst duty was to light the shamash candle for the lighting of the menorah.

The student choir sang the traditional Chanukah songs with the guests and visitors participating. Speeches and addresses were given by Rachel Friedmann, Principal of Elsa High, Mr Mark Konyn, Chairman of the Board and Mrs Sylvie Davidson, the Grand-daughter of the late Elsa Strauss. Davidson officially dedicated Elsa High in loving memory of her grandmother Elsa Strauss.

In attendance was the Israel’s Consulate General to Hong Kong, Mr Amikam Levy, the American Consulate, the Trustees of the Ohel Leah synagogue, honoured donors, supporters, parents, staff and students.

The MCs for the evening were May Cohen and David Caron, students from Elsa High. The cocktail reception was well attended and many of the guests were then invited to tour the school by the Elsa High ambassadors.

_{(Issue February 2010)}