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
There was a buzz at our Magid Campus on Wednesday as Year 9 students put on ‘Artivism’, a showcase of performances celebrating the link between art and change that raised money for the Cancer Council. Throughout Term 2, Year 9 students explored justice, governance, and the many ways people drive change. Students worked in groups
This week Gan Seorah had the most wonderful adventure at Collingwood Children’s Farm! The children were full of excitement as we explored the beautiful grounds and met all kinds of friendly farm animals. From patting the goats and Guinea pigs to watching the big pigs and chickens, there was so much to see, touch and
The relationship between Israel and Diaspora Jewish communities is a crucial one that has matured and changed over the 77 years of the State’s existence. A prevailing understanding of shared interdependence now lies at the heart of our appreciation of the centrality of Israel to Jewish communities and of the role the Diaspora plays in
On Thursday morning, the long-awaited day finally arrived — Gan Tamar’s excursion to the Melbourne Museum! The children arrived full of excitement and anticipation, eager to board the bus and begin their adventure. As we drove through the city, many children eagerly pointed out familiar places they had visited before. A particularly exciting moment was
The Foundation Brunch last week was a complete sell-out, filling the beautiful Elwood Bathers with a vibrant mix of supporters, current parents, grandparents, and representatives from key community organisations, TBI and PJV. Attendees were captivated by special guest Deborah Conway AM, who was interviewed by former School Council President Lahra Carey on “Art, advocacy, and
Many of us have a school examination story that reflects the particularly challenging place that these experiences play in our education. My mother used to tell me about a high school examination which she used as a life lesson. She had written an essay, reread it in the minutes before submission and then decided it
On Monday, selected senior students travelled to St Kilda Shule, joining peers from Bialik and Mount Scopus, to hear an extraordinary firsthand account from Rachel Edri and her son Evyatar about their experience during the October 7 Hamas attacks. Rachel Edri, a 65-year-old resident of Ofakim, became a national symbol of resilience and bravery after
This term, Year 3 students have been diving into the world of money! We have had a fantastic time learning how many different ways there are to make up a dollar, how to calculate change and what it means to be smart with spending. To put our learning into action, we created our very own
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