Legadel recently held its annual staff dinner as a show of appreciation to all its members of staff, whether key workers, therapists or office staff. The event was held at Reich’s Banqueting Suite and was attended by over 50 people. Legadel is now in its fifth year and, as in previous years, the evening was an opportunity for the staff to receive words of appreciation and thanks as well as chizuk for all the hard work that they do to support all the kehillah’s children. After a welcome speech, guest speaker Mrs. Esti Hamilton addressed the gathering. Mrs. Hamilton expressed her thanks and appreciation as a parent to all members of the community who, despite doing a “job,” chose to be involved in this specific type of “job.” She explained how raising children with any type of need is really a communal responsibility, and very often parents simply can’t do it alone! She went on to describe how the name Legadel was so fitting for this organization, as it really focuses on the concept of not only helping people to grow, but also to be a “Gadol” – someone who is able to see things from a broader perspective. As she said, “To be able to think out of the box, especially when looking for ways to help a child who doesn’t necessarily thrive in the approach that may work for other children.” Over the next academic year, Legadel hopes to expand and take on another school, so that more children can receive the help and early intervention that can help them find school and learning a smoother and more successful experience.