The singularity is a futurist concept that describes a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is so advanced that it surpasses the capacity of the human brain. The concept suggests that beyond the singularity, there is limited scope for us to envision what the future might bring because the AI will herald a range of advancements […]
In Year 10 Jewish Studies students are looking at the dynamic and rich life of Jews in pre-Shoah (Holocaust) Europe. We have been exploring two case studies. One reflects the Jewish experience in Germany. This is done by reading the book, ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ by Eddie Jaku. We have also been exploring the
This week in the Junior Kinder, we focused on learning the colour ‘tzahov’ (Yellow). We talked about the ‘stav’ (Autumn) and falling leaves that change their colour from green to tzahov. We even went on a nature walk to look and collect the falling leaves in our garden. We also discussed all the foods that
In his 2019 song “Wikipedia”, Israeli artist, Hanan Ben Ari, opposes the stereotyping that dominates much of the discourse around the various sectors and groupings in Israeli society. In a rapid stream of lyrics, Ben Ari raises long-held reductive stereotypes such as “all of Tel Aviv is vegan”, “that every Mizrachi is discriminated against“ and
The Year 10 “Globetrotters” excursion to the city of Melbourne was an eye-opening experience for all. As part of the investigation into the world’s most sustainable cities, we had the opportunity to learn about sustainable architecture in our own city, and its importance in creating a more environmentally friendly city. We visited several buildings, including
We held a special assembly this week for our Middle and Senior School students to honour the sacrifices and contributions made by those serving in the armed forces. A particular focus of the assembly was the stories of the bravery of women involved in war, including Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Nancy Wake, and Lyudmila Pavlichenko. We heard
This week, our Middle and Senior School students marked Yom HaZikaron with a solemn assembly. Students honoured Israeli fallen soldiers and all lives lost by terror. Particular attention was given to the 50th anniversary this year of the Yom Kippur War. Poignant poems, songs and prayers were delivered by students (including our Nana band) and
What a phenomenal day we had celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut this week! From being welcomed into the Shuk by our Hanhagah at the Magid campus as we arrived at school, to watching the flag parade and hearing from ‘Ben Gurion’ at our Dandenong Road campus, we started the day off with huge ruach (spirit). After a
This week I returned to School after my sabbatical leave. The majority of this time was spent in Israel where I had the opportunity to visit innovative schools, meet with outstanding educators and to explore some of the unique programs and experiences that Israel offers to promote the Arts, culture, entrepreneurship, and coexistence. The backdrop
The KDS Friends’ visit to JAHM on Wednesday was a sell-out. Our thanks to Leah and Charles Justin for again being wonderful and generous hosts. They each provide thought provoking and stimulating presentations, giving great insights into the artists and their work. PAPER: The Permanence of the Temporary showcases the paper based works from Leah
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