Sydney, Australia, 9 April 2025: In a heartwarming initiative that brings together students from different
cultural and religious backgrounds, Emanuel School and Kincoppal Rose Bay (KRB) have come
together for Kids Breaking Bread, a collaborative event that promotes unity, friendship, and
understanding through the simple, powerful act of baking bread.

On Monday, 7 April, just ahead of Easter and Passover, primary students from Years 3 and 4 participated
in a cultural exchange and baking workshop hosted at Emanuel School. Guided by lead educator Lisa
Pillemer, and with the support of each respective school principals Linda Emms (Emanuel) and junior
school principal Rachael Symes (KRB) children participated in making both Challah and Easter bread,
symbols of celebration and community in their respective cultures.

“Kids Breaking Bread is about a cultural exchange between primary school children, to encourage
friendships between kids from different communities and backgrounds,” said co-organiser Anna
Solomon.

The initiative was sparked by a heartfelt conversation between four parents and friends; Amanda Morris,
Anna Solomon, Louise Israelstam, and Phoebe Malouf, who envisioned a world where their children
could form meaningful connections across cultural lines, just as they had in their own youth.
“By baking and sharing bread, they share stories, traditions, and build bridges in our community instead
of walls.” said Anna.

This is the first of what organisers hope will be many such events, fostering early, meaningful
conversations between communities through joyful, hands-on learning.

For more information and pictures of the event, please email Amanda Lacey [email protected]