Our ELC and Junior School are having an Open Day on Sunday 29 June. This is the ideal opportunity for families to visit our purpose-built ELC and magnificent Junior Scool mansion in a relaxed setting. There will be children’s activities and tours of our facilities. Please click here to register to attend the Open Day. RETURN […]
On Thursday night we were treated to beautiful pieces performed by our Middle and Senior School ensembles. The Middle School Musical Theatre Club, directed by Libby Choo, performed ‘Colours of the Wind’ (from Pocahontas). The Strings Ensemble, directed by Amy Banner, performed the Irish tune ‘Drowsy Maggie’ and Motzart’s ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’. The Beginner and Intermediate Concert
The ELC & Junior School children celebrated Shavuot today in grand style! As the chag was at the start of this week, today was the perfect day to be fully immersed in all things meaningful to this important festival. Prep students created Har Sinai crowns, Year 1s made Ten Commandment hand prints, Year 2s baked
Educational research has long established that achieving positive learning outcomes for students is significantly enhanced through an alignment between home and school. However, in recent weeks there has been a proliferation of media discussion regarding the deteriorating relationship between parents and schools. Articles about the topic have included horror examples of poor behaviour that has
Students from Years 10 to 12 were treated to a visit from Australian champion and 2 x Olympian Kyle Vander-Kuyp this week. His visit was timed with National Reconciliation Week. Kyle talked about the importance of home, connection and love and support. He spoke about the psychological influence when it comes to elite sports as
This week, the VCE Theatre Studies class presented three sold out performances of ‘A Very Jewish Christmas Carol’ by acclaimed playwright Elise Esther Hearst who is also a KDS alumni and current KDS parent. The play is a black comedy that offers rich opportunities for our students to explore and develop their characters and interpret
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Exploring family histories and uncovering the roots that connect students to their past, present, and future was celebrated at the Year 8 Kabbalat Dorot ceremony this week. Student projects reflected how immersed they were in discovering family stories and connections. And the presentations by students of their family stories were fascinating. Many thanks to the
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The transmission of an abiding and vital sense of Jewish identity is at the core of our mission. This week, our Year 8 students celebrated their unique family histories and journeys through our Kabbalat Dorot (Generations) project. With the able support of Jewish studies staff members, Corrine Appelbaum, Andrea Gore, Feygi Phillips and Bradley Smith, and
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity! Join us for the Foundation Brunch featuring the iconic Deborah Conway. Deborah will share insights on her advocacy and activism since October 7th. The morning will include a performance by Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier. Friday 20 June 2025, 9.15am – 11.15am. Please click here to book your tickets. Seating
Late last week, students across the school celebrated Lag BaOmer. On Thursday evening, many students from Years 6 – 12 gathered around a toasty bonfire to celebrate Lag BaOmer. The afternoon began with an explanation of Lag BaOmer and its significance, as well as some of the customs and ideas associated with the day. Students then
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The King David School acknowledges the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung and the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which we are fortunate to teach and learn. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. In the spirit of tikkun olam, we seek to ‘learn and understand’ the history, struggle and culture of our First Nations People. We pay our respects to them and to their Elders past and present.