The King David School - Academic excellence & Jewish connection

Welcome! Bruchim Habaim

We invite you to discover for yourself why more families are choosing King David.

With core values of community-mindedness, equityand social justice, King David students thrive in a warm and caring educational environment with a focus on academic excellence, strong Jewish identity, student wellbeing, and creative thinking skills for the future.

Principal's Welcome

Bruchim Habaim and welcome to The King David School.
Schooling is an integral part of our lives, establishing the foundation for our future success. I am proud that at King David, we prepare our students to thrive in the world they will graduate into, ensuring they are collaborative, critical and creative thinkers. Our values of community mindedness, equity, and social justice ensure that students develop emotional intelligence. Students are encouraged to use their achievements to create a better Australia.

From celebrating our Chagim (holidays) to debating Jewish ethics to researching Jewish history, our students experience Judaism as a rich and moving tradition that is relevant to their lives. Our Jewish Life team facilitates hands-on learning that strengthens our students' Jewish and Zionist identities.

As you look on the website, I encourage you to discover our educational philosophy and the extraordinary opportunities on offer both in and out of the classroom. From exceptional outdoor education, to musicals, debating, coding contests and more, our students are able to challenge themselves in a range of environments.

Our School's founders, Isador Magid AO and Rabbi Dr John Levi AC, stand as role models for our students and teachers alike by virtue of their dedication to learning and enlightenment. The school environment they created continues to this day, promoting critical inquiry, positive relationships and the embracing of difference.

It is a privilege to lead Australia's only Progressive Jewish school. I invite you to book a tour and learn more about the King David difference.

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Early Learning

Our Early Learning Centre offers play-based learning experiences with a focus on developing executive function skills and a love of Jewish traditions. Children learn in a warm environment where their natural curiosity is nurtured.

Senior School

Our Years 10 - 12 students become citizens who contribute to Australian society & the wider Jewish community. They embody our values of inclusivity, love of learning, tikkun olam, & a meaningful relationship with Israel, They are supported throughout their VCE journey to thrive.

Wellbeing

Emotional intelligence, friendship and the importance of mindfulness are taught to students across the whole school with our dedicated wellbeing classes and curriculum which develop the whole student.

Junior School

From Prep to Year 5, our students develop a love of learning with strong foundation skills and the opportunity to ask questions and challenge themselves in a nurturing environment.

Jewish Life and Learning

King David welcomes families from a diverse range of Jewish backgrounds. Our highly engaging and interactive Jewish Life program provides students with comprehensive tools to decide how they would like to live their Jewish lives.

Our Curriculum

Emphasising the importance of thinking skills, our curriculum maximises student engagement, teaching creativity, collaboration & critical thinking through core curriculum.

Middle School

In Years 6 to 9, students become independent learners with a focus on creativity and collaboration. Students explore their passions with an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities.

Teaching and Learning

Emphasising the importance of thinking skills, our teaching & learning framework draws on pedagogical best practice to maximise student engagement. The framework aims to develop the whole child and teach creativity, collaboration & critical thinking.

Outdoor Education

Our camp programs develop students who are confident decision makers, work well in teams, and can navigate new situations. Our camps are a vital part of life and learning at King David.

Upcoming Events

King David Discovery Tours

We know that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make on behalf of your child. Discover for yourself the King David difference on our Discovery Tours.

Two Year 6 students in King David uniform looking at the camera. They are in the Year 6 reading nook and are happy.

2026 Scholarships now open

The King David School has a range of academic and equity scholarships. These are generously funded by our donors. Scholarships offer a reduction of tuition

Four Prep students are wearing King David school uniform and smiling at each other. They are happy to be at school.

ELC & Junior School Discovery Tours

We know that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make on behalf of your child. Discover for yourself the King David difference on our ELC and Junior School Discovery Tours.

Year 5 students are singing with their arms in the air. They are celebrating finishing at our Dandenong Road Campus. They will move to the Magid Campus for Year 6.

Year 5 students move on up

Our Year 5 students spent their last day at our Dandenong Road Campus and had a special ceremony where they “walked to” the Middle School at our Magid Campus. They

Year 11 students are swimming at Stoney Creek Waterfall in the Daintree. They are in Cape York on a First Nation imeersion camp.

Year 11 Cape York First Nations immersion camp

Year 11 students Harriet and Aidan reflect on their experiences on the Year 11 Cape York Immersion camp: Harriet: “Our Year 11 camp to Cairns was a truly transformative experience

The Class of 2024 is on stage at Presentation Evening. They are wearing their graduation robes. Student musicians are also on stage, singing and palying musical instruments.

A wonderful Presentation Evening 2024

Robert Blackwood Hall was filled with splendour on Sunday night as Magid Campus students celebrated our school year, Years 6-12 award recipients, and the Class of 2024. Marc Light gave

Each week our Principal, Marc Light shares his insights into current events and educational pedagogy, highlighting how these inform the educational programs and culture at The King David School.

Reimagining the mundane

It is a bitter-sweet time to draw the school year to a close. Sadly we do this in the shadow of last week’s terrible terrorist attack on the Adass Israel shule and the surge in domestic antisemitism. Yet we must also acknowledge the joy of our community and the blessings

Honouring Cathy Kaiserman

Next week we will farewell our longest standing employee, Cathy Kaiserman. Cathy began at The King David School in 1989 and has devoted the last 35 years of her life to giving her all for the achievements of our school, her colleagues and our students. Over her time at our

Community spirit soars at King’s Carnival

Like so many of you, I spent last Sunday at our famous King’s Carnival. Alongside the nervous members of the King David School Parents’ Association, I experienced a sleepless Saturday night with repeated checks of various weather apps looking for a second, third and fourth opinion in the hope that