Beit Shvidler Primary school rounded off its 10th anniversary year with a gala fundraising dinner at Kinloss in Finchley, which raised raised more than £60,000.
The 200-plus guests were addressed by Dan Wynne, chair of governors, and Rabbi Jonny Spector, the new head, who outlined the aspirations for the school’s next decade.
“Ten years ago, our school was transformed from a radical idea into a reality," Mr Wynne said. "An extraordinary group of volunteers did an extraordinary thing - they opened a brand new school."
Rabbi Spector said he was "pleased to have joined Beit Shvidler at this point on its journey. When I started, I could sum up what I saw in two words - opportunity and potential.
“The time is right for the school to go to the next level. My focus is looking forward to the future.".
Other anniversary events have included a visit to the school by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and a community kiddush sponsored by the school's link shul, the Edgware Adath Yisroel Congregation.
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