Last week, the Year 10 Food and Society Class held its inaugural “Macaroni & Cheese: Students vs the School’s Iron Chef”. During an extra for the class, Green issued the challenge to the students of the class who accepted the challenge! Despite not liking Mac and Cheese, the Bornstein twins experimented with adding olives, spinach […]
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Gan Tamar has been exploring the theme of Kindness and having read The Kindness Book by Todd Parr, discovered that there are many different ways to be kind. Kindness isn’t just something we only show to our friends and families, it can also be shown to our natural environment, the creatures living in it, the world, and even to
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At King David, education reaches far beyond the classroom. Our Outdoor Education program is a vibrant and integral part of our holistic approach to learning – designed to empower students with essential life skills, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. And this extensive co-curricular program starts in the Junior
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There are a number of Academic, Derech Eretz, Music and Performing Arts scholarships available for 2027. These scholarships are designed to give students the opportunity of a King David education. Terms and conditions apply. Applications for 2027 scholarships close on Monday 16 February 2026. The Scholarship exam is on Thursday 26 February 2026. Please click here here
This week there has been significant media coverage regarding the Federal Government’s social media ban which will come into effect on December 10. This will make it illegal for children under the age of 16 to have accounts on most social media platforms. The Government recently announced that it was adding further services to the
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The Gan Tevah (Bush Kinder) program in our ELC is an amazing opportunity for our children to connect with nature on a regular basis. The program teaches children the values of caring for the environment and respecting the relationships between people, animals, plants, waterways, land, and skies. Through Gan Tevah, children engage in spontaneous
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All students from Years 5 & 6 competed in the Balaclava District Summer Round Robin this week. Students prepared all term for this day and took on the seven other schools in the district in Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Teeball & Volleystar. Students performed brilliantly, showing wonderful sportsmanship and respect to the game and officials.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. Confucius This powerful idea comes to life in our Junior School as the sounds, sights and experiences of Pesach fill the air. Children are not just learning about the Haggadah — they are living it. Through singing, acting, baking, and
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Renowned early 20th century educator John Dewey stated that “All genuine learning comes through experience.” While there is always a place for theoretical knowledge, there is no doubt that practical experiences in which our students are challenged to apply a range of skills and develop their understandings in real world contexts, can prove extremely
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