This week, y our Year 9 Nitzan students got to know Melbourne through a fun and exciting AMAZING RACE style challenge. In small groups, students used their wits, problem-solving skills, and most likely a fair amount of Googling (research) to navigate the city to receive their next clue. They smashed it! Well done to the […]
British comedian and author, David Baddiel writes in his provocative book exploring anti Semitism, ‘Jews Don’t Count’, that “Anti-Semitism is a second-class racism.” Baddiel explores numerous examples where he asserts that anti Semitism is ignored by those who oppose other forms of discrimination and he believes that this allows it to flourish. He points out
The much-loved KDSPA Breakfast occurred today for the first time in three years. And it was sure worth the wait! Guests were treated to mother and daughter duo, Karen Feldman and Shayna Epstein (Year 11 student), singing Naomi Shemer’s anthem-like song “Al Kol Eleh’ (a song of prayer and promise) and it was sensational! Accompanied
Senior Kinder children have been learning to ask questions in Hebrew by using ‘who’ and ‘what’ and forming sentences. This week, children used a ‘talking tube phone’ and pretended to have a conversation over the phone! RETURN TO SCHOOL NEWS
Recently, a group of aspiring philosophers from Years 4-6 attended the Primary School Philosothon. Our students’ critical thinking skills were on display as they questioned, interpreted, analysed, explored, evaluated and reflected upon some of the original iconic artworks at the NGV Ian Potter Gallery. The theme of the Philosothon was ‘ Community, Culture and Place.’
I would like to share with you the content of my speech at this morning’s KDSPA Breakfast: Hinei matov u’manayim shevet achim gam yachad. How good and pleasant it is to be able to sit together again! It is a great honour to speak with you today and especially to be at our first KDSPA
Our Year 6s recently celebrated King David’s first-ever ‘Holes Day’. To immerse themselves in the spirit of the day, our Year 6s donned costumes of their favourite characters from the classic Louis Sachar novel ‘Holes’. Our budding readers participated in a range of interactive and engaging activities throughout the course of the day, including participating in
Our ELC children were visited by Magen David Adom (MDA) this week and each classroom was turned into a hospital so that children could appreciate the work MDA does both in Israel and around the world. The children brought their favourite teddy or soft toy and a coin for donation. Their soft toys participated in the checkup
Despite the challenges the weather presented, our Years 5 & 6 students competed yesterday in the Balaclava District Winter Round Robin in Soccer, Netball & Teeball. Together with their coaches, the students trained all term for this competition and their skill, pride and sportsmanship certainly shone through. They performed fantastically and were rewarded with great
When I was studying education, I recall a particular lecturer sharing the statement that in education “we assess what we value and we value what we assess”. Assessment is a crucial aspect of the education cycle. When performed in a considered manner it can be used to guide teaching direction, to test for understanding and
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