Last week student Asher was washing his hands for morning tea and he noticed the reflection of a rainbow on the sink, and he ran off to show his friends. Soon the bathroom was overcrowded with children wanting to see the rainbow close up. “How did this appear?” we asked. So this has ultimately led […]
We shared a meaningful and memorable experience with families this week as our Year 4 students participated in the Eleh HaShemot ceremony. Eleh HaShemot means ‘these are the names’. In their Jewish Studies classes this year, students have been discovering the meaning behind their own names and associated stories and connections from the Tanach. They presented these connections
This week I had the privilege of joining our Year 4 students and their parents, grandparents and special friends for “Eleh HaShemot” (These are the names) – a beautiful event which celebrates their initiation into the tradition of study of the Tanach. “Eleh haShemot” are the first words of the book of the book of Shemot (Exodus)
Love is in the air, as the Hebrew month of Av brings us the ancient Jewish holiday of Tu B’Av. The holiday occurs on the 15th day of Av, and it presents a time for expressing love to others. In modern day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love, similar to Valentine’s Day.
Year One students embarked on a captivating incursion on Monday. They were given the opportunity to experience hands-on interaction with a wide array of materials, each demonstrating the fascinating properties of sound and light. The incursion was designed to foster curiosity and exploration among the students, and it succeeded beyond expectations. Under the guidance of
The jewels in the KDS sporting crown this year are the Year 6 boys. Yesterday the boys brought home yet another championship to the KDS trophy cabinet as they won the AFL 9s Jewish Schools’ Cup. KDS had one boys’ and one girls’ team in the competition and both teams started off the competition in
The Jewish people are known as “the People of the Book”. This designation is thought to have initially come from Islam where a separate status was given to those who were believed to have received and written down a prior revelation from God. Over time, the term has become one by which Jews tend to
We are thrilled to welcome three remarkable Israeli Madrichim – Noya, Ron and Shahaf – to our school community this term. Their arrival has already left a significant impact as they passionately lead Jewish experiential and Hebrew classes as well as the Nitzan Kickstart program, enriching our understanding of Israel’s vibrant culture and history. With
Last night our Year 9 students showcased their incredible creative responses to current events at Artivism, raising money for The Big Issue’s Street Soccer program. The RMC was transformed into a festival space with music, fairy lights and food. Families ate food made by students, bid on the amazing pieces at our student art exhibition,
We are bursting with pride for our Year 12 student, Teige Cordiner, who received a Premier’s Award yesterday. These awards “recognise students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in VCE (in 2022).” Teige’s award recognised excellence in his VCE Subject Applied Computing Software Development which he completed in Year 11. He was one of only three
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The King David School is a forward-thinking school that fosters a love of learning, egalitarianism and a proud connection to Jewish identity.
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.