Isabella (Bella) Flax

Awards: Ancient History; English Extension 1; English Extension 2; History Extension; Modern History; Emanuel Writer of the Year

Year started at Emanuel: 2011 ATAR: 98.70

Emanuel School is a supportive community that facilitates the pursuit of both individual and collective interests.

Bella is a talented and well-rounded student with a passion for writing and social justice. She believes that the academic and extra-curricular activities offered at Emanuel have provided her with opportunities to challenge herself. The emphasis on hard work, leadership and communication are skills she will use for the rest of her life.

Bella feels Emanuel has helped establish her Jewish identity, and discover and develop her passion for social justice advocacy. She is most proud of the Night of Dangerous Debate, a panel discussion that she hosted and moderated, which explored how many political and social issues affect the local and wider Australian community. She is looking forward to going on Shnat in 2020 and studying Politics and International Relations/History in 2021.

She has an outstanding work ethic, is focused, well organised and consistently determined. Bella is highly regarded by her peers, who describe her as witty, smart, passionate and hardworking.