Archive for February, 2012

Cyber Bullying

Susan McLean, Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and young people was invited to talk to Year 7, 8 and 9 students last week in the Kobritz Auditorium.
Susan was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years and is widely known as the “cyber cop”. She was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving
Cybersafety and young people.

Susan’s vast knowledge and expertise in this area makes her a sought after presenter and advisor.

Susan ...

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Categories: Technology

Shabbat Shira

On 4 February, the Centre for Living Judaism hosted its inaugural Jewish Music Workshop. Over 30 participants came together to learn a few new melodies and to sing some old favourites. Attendees included rabbis, cantors, lay leaders and congregants representing all four Victorian Progressive Synagogues. The group included some of the most senior members of Melbourne’s Jewish music community, as well as a few younger folks, interested in an introduction to Jewish music and songleading. Also in attendance were members ...

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Categories: Centre For Living Judaism

King David School’s Robotics Team Golem

King David School’s Robotics Team Golem

On Sunday 20th November a group of 4 boys from Years 8 and 9 participated in the FIRST LEGO League Victorian Championship held at Melbourne Grammar. Our King David School team, known as Team Golem, finished second from a total of 15 competing teams. The team was subsequently invited to participate in the Australian Championship held at Macquarie University in Sydney. Though the national competition was held on a Saturday, the organisers from Macquarie University were able to arrange for ...

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Categories: Science, Technology

Yesh Israel Trip

By Justin Kanowitz

Yesh was a wonderful experience. The best parts were when we explored the natural surroundings and the environment, such as going to Kibbutz Lotan. There I saw how a tiny community in the middle of the Arava desert is trying to lessen the effects on their environment by reusing rubbish as building material for houses and using organic waste as fertilizer. We saw greenhouses in the middle of the desert which were producing A-grade food, turning sand into ...

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Categories: Excursions