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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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