Frogs, Pharoahs, baby Moshe and, of course, matzah! Each Junior and Senior Kindergarten class came together with their families to learn and celebrate Pesach with their own Seder. The students fulfilled all 15 steps of the Seder, leading brachot, singing, and acting out our exodus from Egypt. We all experienced the story as though we […]
“Year 7 camp in Anglesea was a really incredible experience! When we arrived at camp we were all super excited about the week ahead and everyone was anxious to find out who would be in their cabins. We had the opportunity to make strong connections with new people over the week. We all learnt heaps
Renowned American rabbi, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, spoke of the vital role educators play in shaping the lives of young people. He argued that separate to the content of what is being taught, educators are teaching students personal attributes that help them develop. He wrote: “What we need more than anything else is not textbooks,
This week Gali Eilon, a visiting Israeli student from the area adjacent to the Gaza Strip, spoke with Year 12 students about her experiences as a 15-year old student on October 7. Gali’s story takes place in Kfar Aza. Gali, with wisdom and sensitivity, helped save dozens of people. From her safe room, she managed
The salty air, the rolling waves, and the thrill of the open water – Year 4 recently embarked on their first sailing adventure at the Sandringham Yacht Club! Despite a particularly windy day, the students dove headfirst into the world of sailing, learning valuable skills and creating unforgettable memories. Our day began with a hands-on
There has been significant discussion across Australia this week about early childhood education. An ABC Four Corners’ investigation identified serious cases of abuse and neglect at a number of privately operated centres. This has led to a proliferation of further examples and media coverage which highlights the vast differences between centres like the King David School
As is the custom during the month of Adar, there was plenty of joy today across the School! Purim is always a whirl of colour, costumes and music at King David as we celebrate the bravery of Esther and the triumph over Haman. Students enjoyed a range of Purim related activities and lots of food!
This week, Year 5 lifted off to the Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) to further their exploration of our solar system. After an early start and a bus trip to Strathmore, Year 5 participated in a range of amazing activities. The first step: get suited up in a space suit and travel to Mars!
Across Australia, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 began undertaking their NAPLAN tests this week. NAPLAN is an acronym for the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy. It is a series of four annual tests that serves as a means of benchmarking national performance in the domains of numeracy, reading, writing, grammar
What an incredible result for King David at the EISM Interschool Swimming Carnival this week. Our students competed brilliantly to win a very impressive 3rd place overall and the trophy for “most improved school in the Division.” Well done to all of the students who competed! RETURN TO SCHOOL NEWS