Our year-long focus in Jewish Studies in Year 4 is personal attributes. Through this focus we have helped our students to identify their unique qualities, characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. In Judaism we are told that our parents are given a special honour when they name their baby, a glimmer of divine inspiration. In fact, Judaism […]
Following on from last week’s Senior Kinder family morning, we had a special morning celebrating our Junior Kinder families on Thursday. The children excitedly explored the different activities; family portraits, decorating magnetic photo frames and beading necklaces, engaging together with their families. What a beautiful morning was had by all! Celebrating Family Day in Kindergarten
Do you know an Oliver, a Noah, or a Henry? Or an Isla, a Charlotte or an Amelia? These were the top three most popular boys and girls baby names selected in Victoria in 2024. The most popular global names are harder to definitively ascertain as some countries do not publish this data. Though it
Last Friday VCE Unit 3 and 4 Biology students took part in an exciting, hands-on workshop at the University of Melbourne—an immersive experience designed to deepen their understanding of key concepts from Unit 4, Outcomes 1 and 2. The day featured two dynamic and thought-provoking practical investigations that challenged students to apply their skills in
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The King David School was proud to send a large and enthusiastic contingent to the 2025 ABL Jewish Interschools Skiing Competition at Mt Buller on 28 and 29 July – our biggest representation in many years! Please click here to see photos from the competition. Among the competitors were two talented students from our Junior
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Yesterday, I had the joy and nachat (pride) of attending the Senior Kindergarten Family Fun Day. It was a beautiful opportunity for our students, parents and educators to come together to celebrate the growth and learning that has taken place so far this year. Watching our students sing, dance, decorate family portraits and observing the warm
At our most recent professional development day, our educators were inspired and energised by the Fostering Independence in the Early Years Professional Development Conference. This full-day event brought together leading early childhood experts who shared powerful ideas about how we can nurture independence, creativity, movement, and thinking skills in our youngest learners. Dr Rachel Jones
On Sunday at Glen Eira Town Hall an award ceremony took place for the B’nai B’rith Youth Art Competition. The competition recognises exceptional art created by young people who go to Jewish schools, or Jewish young people at any school across – and this year even outside of – Victoria. Roughly 150 artworks were exhibited:
The recent school holiday period was a challenging time for the Melbourne Jewish community. The arson attack on the East Melbourne shule and the violent protest on diners at Miznon restaurant in the CBD were reflective of an increasing spate of antisemitic incidents and rhetoric which have left many in our community feeling concerned and
On Tuesday lunchtime King David, for the very first time, facilitated the World’s Greatest Shave, organised by the Tikkun Olam Va’ada. The World’s Greatest Shave is an amazing charity group that supports those affected by leukaemia, by having people volunteer to get their hair cut or shaved in front of the whole school in order