Prep was filled with excitement this week as students celebrated their 100 Days of Prep. This milestone showcased how we’re learning and growing together in fun and creative ways. We had a great time decorating crowns, each one as unique as we are. Counting has turned into an exciting adventure —whether it’s days or beads, […]
his week our Prep students marked their 100th day of school. This is celebrated with typical KDS cuteness – our students and teachers dressed up as 100 year olds, replete with grey hair, glasses and walking canes. Every time I visit our Preps, I need to remind myself to look past the inevitable cuteness and
Our whole school is cheering for our alumna Alexandra (Sasha) Kiroi-Bogatyreva (Class of 2019) who will be competing in Paris this Olympics!In response to the video we made celebrating Sasha, she replied: “It is truly remarkable to receive encouragement from those who have continuously supported me throughout the years. I am humbled by the well-wishes
As part of their Nitzan program, this week our Year 9 students presented Artivism – art for social change. Raising funds for Magen David Adom, families heard slam poetry, bought student-designed fashion, coasters and keyrings, watched a student documentary about the pros and cons of gaming, saw the magnificent new Hatikvah mural, and ate delicious
In Gan Gefen, we have been learning about the brain over the last couple of weeks. Reading the book, ‘My Fantastic Elastic Brain’, we discovered how our brains grow and stretch when we face new experiences and learn from our mistakes. Different areas of the brain are responsible for different abilities, like: Amygdala- The smallest
Our Year 6 students recently celebrated our annual ‘Holes Day’ event with great enthusiasm. To embrace the spirit of the occasion, they dressed up as their favorite characters from Louis Sachar’s classic novel, Holes. Throughout ‘Holes Day’, our budding readers engaged in a variety of interactive and captivating activities. They took on the ‘Holes Escape
The middle years of schooling are often characterised as a challenging time for learning. Students at this stage tend to be developing a stronger sense of their identity and typically experience an imperative to prioritise their social world above their studies. Over these years, they often transition to seeing their peers as the central authorities
Students in Years 5 and 6 competed in the Winter Season Round Robin of the Balaclava District this week. It was a frosty morning for all as all sports were played outside in various locations. Football, Soccer, Netball & Teeball were played and the students were so excited after many weeks of training. Our students
In the lead up to Shavuot, students and staff at the Magid Campus bought non-perishable foods and toiletries to donate to Mazon Australia. Mazon Australia contributes to alleviating food insecurity in Australia through their street pantries, soup bags, and partnerships with other organisation who help those in need. Please click here for more information. Thank you to our
Our community came together to fundraise for school programs and scholarships for our annual Giving Day this Wednesday. We reached our fundraising goal – our Giving Day this week raised $159, 979! Thank you to every one who gave their time and funds and to our very generous Matching Donors! If you haven’t yet donated