METS Performance Consulting, an elite Sports Science organization, came to work with our Unit 3&4 PE students on Monday this week. The fitness testing included a combination of fitness tests specific to the VCAA curriculum, using technical light gates and force plates. Students were tested on their anaerobic capacity with a Wingate cycle test, aerobic […]
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Academic and psychologist, Angela Lee Duckworth, conducted studies on the characteristics that led to success in a vast range of settings. Her analysis led to the conclusion that “in all those very different contexts, one characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. And it wasn’t social intelligence. It wasn’t good looks, physical health, and
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The Dog Show – the Prep to 2 Musical, written and directed by our superstar Junior School Music teacher, Liz Hender, was performed earlier this week to rapturous applause! Each class presented their “best tricks and skills” to win the best breed in show. The joy on the performing students’ faces was testament to their
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We are so proud of our brilliant graduating Class of 2022. At our recent Graduation Dinner, Marc Light said the following to the students: “We are all so proud of you. You are an extraordinary group of individuals who as a group have made a wonderful impact on our school community and on one another.
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Junior School students are eagerly anticipating the upcoming chag of Chanukah! There has been enthusiastic dramatic play, singing and crafting. Year 5 Va’adat Yahadut even ran an a thrilling lunchtime sevivon tournament!! Our Years 1 and 4 students will be treated to an engaging and interactive storytelling next week with Rabbi Yossi and his traveling
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What a magical way to celebrate a hugely successful school year. Years 6 to 12 students, families and staff gathered last night to honour student successes this year, farewell the Class of 2022 and enjoy performances from our talent vocal and instrumental ensembles. Our gratitude to Lahra Carey, School Council President and the School Council
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I would like to share with you an excerpt from the speech that I gave at Presentation Evening. “To our Year 12 graduates, as I look out at you now during your last official King David moment I am taken to something very personal. Some of the staff would be familiar with some of the
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Its a wrap! Last Nitzan for our Year 9s on Wednesday this week – and what a year it has been! Nitzan, meaning blossoming, was designed to enable students to thrive beyond the classroom and Nitzan 2022 well and truly met its mark. Our Year 9 cohort blossomed in so many ways. Our students explored
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In our Parashah unit, the Year 1 students learned about Noach (the story of Noach and the Ark). As part of our end-of-unit celebration, the students had a Noach and the Ark Experience. Students arrived at school dressed up as animals! Once they received their boarding pass, they were invited to board the Ark where they were
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What a way to celebrate an amazing year of learning and discovery in Junior Kinder with a Kabbalat Shabbat today shared with family and friends. The children were remarkable in their knowledge of the songs and traditions around Shabbat. Credit to their wonderful educators. Shabbat Shalom! RETURN TO SCHOOL NEWS
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