SCHOOL COUNCIL AWARDS
Many people contribute their time, skills and experience to the advancement of The King David School. The contribution made by some is well in excess of that which one can reasonably expect. These people deserve the School’s gratitude and acknowledgement. The KDS Council Awards present the School with a means of ensuring that their commitment does not go unrecognised by honouring those who have made significant contributions to the founding of The King David School or to its ongoing existence.
Types of Awards
There are 3 tiers in the Award System:
- Bonim (“builders”) – for general meritorious service
- Giborim (“heroes”) – for outstandingly consistent or ongoing service. This would include persons who have taken on leadership roles.
- Malachim (“angels”) – for extraordinary service to the School
Surname | First | Recognition for … | Date awarded |
| Ades | Andrew | First Treasurer of School Council (1977-79) | Jun-02 |
| Bartfeld | Fred | President KDSPA (1986). Also served as the Fete Coordinator | Jun-02 |
| Basser | Debbie | King’s Carnival food area coordinator for numerous years | Feb-12 |
| Bereson | Itiel | Early Strategic Planning | Dec-06 |
| Birner | Henry | School Council member (1984-1989) | Feb-04 |
| Blashki | Sue & Colin (z”l) | Active involvement as volunteers over many years | Dec-07 |
| Bloom | Tammy | President KDSPA (1982) | Jun-02 |
| Blum | Ruth (z”l) | Past Hebrew teacher, revues, musicals and co-author of the School song | Feb-04 |
| Bock | Jack & Fay | Active involvement as volunteers over many years | Dec-05 |
| Borensztajn | Joey | For generous and ongoing pro bono legal services to the School | Dec-18 |
| Boymal | Steph | KDSPA Committee member including Treasurer | Dec-20 |
| Brown | Ann | KDSPA Treasurer for 5 years (1986-90) | Jun-02 |
| Brown | Eve | Co-President KDSPA (1984) | Jun-02 |
| Brown | Nicole | Active in KDSPA/King’s Carnival | Feb-09 |
| Burnett | Betty | TBI executive assistant who did all admin work in development stages of school | Dec-06 |
| Chakman | Joe | Trivia Nights (school council vice president ’78?) | Feb-04 |
| Chakman | Helen | KDSPA Exec (1991-2) | Feb-04 |
| Civins | Zvi | Past Principal, Head of Jewish Studies | Jun-02 |
| Cohen | Judi | KDSPA Exec (1997-2000) | Feb-09 |
| Cyngler | Anita | President KDSPA (1981) | Jun-02 |
| Dreyfus MP | Mark | Legal support for Town Planning Magid Institute (2007) | Dec-07 |
| Fast | John & Jenny | Active involvement in KDSPA and John provided legal advice & assistance | Dec-07 |
| Field | Judith | Early work on establishment of educational philosophy | Feb-04 |
| Fink | Maurice | Council Site Chairman (2000-2005); Treasurer (2006) | Feb-09 |
| Finkel-Charles | Vera | Major financial contributor to purchase of Kooyong Road | Feb-04 |
| Fox | Rabbi Brian | School Founder | Jun-02 |
| Freiberg | Alex | Ongoing coordinator of Parent Security Group (PSG) | Dec-18 |
| Friedman | Ron | Served on Finance Committee for many years | Dec-07 |
| Gannon | Sara | 20+ years as School administrator, participation in revues | Jun-02 |
| Goldschlager | Les & Esther | Helped establish Tuck Shop in 1991; Fete convenors for many years. Les – Vice President School Council (1993-1994) | Dec-05 |
| Goldsmith | Jenny | Active in KDSPA | Feb-09 |
| Gorog | Jenny | President KDSPA (1983). Established computer programs at KDS | Jun-02 |
| Granek | Sam & Caryn | School Council Secretary (1993-1994), Sam – Treasurer KDSPA (1983-1985) | Dec-05 |
| Grebler | Jenny | Consistent involvement in many areas | Dec-05 |
| Greenberg | Hani | Active in KDSPA (1991-1994) | Feb-04 |
| Harrison | Mark | Instrumental in implementing Chai Ve’kayam building project | Dec-20 |
| Hearst | Gary | President KDSPA (1979-80) | Jun-02 |
| Heffes | Lucien | Treasurer School Council (2001-2005) | Feb-09 |
| Herz | Eric | Council Treasurer (1995-1996) | Dec-05 |
| Heselev | Margaret (z”l) | Formation of educational philosophy of the School; Council secretary (1978-1979) | Jun-02 |
| Issko | Ron | Instrumental in the establishment of the Southwick Parents Security Group and then other PSG across the School | Feb-12 |
| Jacob (Eckhaus) | Barbara | School Council (1984-1989) | Feb-04 |
| Jona | Hon. Walter (z”l) | Significant supporter of the School. | Feb-04 |
| Kahan | Peter | For contribution to fiscal matters of the School | Dec-18 |
| Kaminsky | Gail | President KDSPA (1996) | Dec-05 |
| Katz | Karen | For extensive service to KDSPA (2010-2012) | Dec-18 |
| Kausman | Carrie | For services to KDSPA and School Council | Dec-20 |
| Kay | Yvonne | Council Secretary (1982-1983). | Feb-04 |
| Keck | Scott | On Site committee during early development days, Pro bono property valuations and advice | Dec-06 |
| Keck | Ann (z”l) | KDSPA; instigated fundraisers (Tea Towels) and organized Baking Bees for fetes at her home | Dec-06 |
| Klepfisz | Lisa | For services to KDSPA and School Council | Dec-20 |
| Kohn | Sue | Active involvement in KDSPA | Dec-05 |
| Kornhauser | Rick & Kerry | KDSPA & Rick – Council Site committee (1995-1996) | Dec-05 |
| Laski | Nikki | KDSPA, class rep and negotiating for a school crossing at the Southwick Campus | Dec-20 |
| Levi | Robyn | Active involvement as volunteer over many years | Dec-06 |
| Levi | Peter & Jenny | Active volunteers, strong supporters of the School | Dec-07 |
| Lewis | Gary | Council (2000-2005) as Marketing Chair. Instigated Corporate Style Guide for KDS | Feb-09 |
| Mahemoff | Miriam | Active involvement in KDSPA and Council | Jun-02 |
| Mahemoff | Gary | Involved KDSPA and Council | Jun-02 |
| McCleery | Annette | First secretary of KDS. Only admin person first 4 years of school | Jun-02 |
| Mihaly | Ruth | KDSPA; fete convenor; catering expertise and guidance | Dec-06 |
| Nathan | Howard | Active volunteer and strong supporter of the School | Dec-06 |
| Nathan | David | Council Strategic Planning (1998-9) | Dec-07 |
| Nathan | Graeme | Co-President KDSPA (1984) | Jun-02 |
| Newman | Sue | President KDSPA (1985) | Jun-02 |
| Nirens | Rhonda | Active involvement in KDSPA | Feb-04 |
| Page | Neville | School Council (1981-1982) Site Committee (1988) | Jun-02 |
| Peters | Ann | Active involved in KDSPA and helped establish Tuck Shop in 1991 | Dec-05 |
| Priester | Dean | For contribution to the Chai Ve’Kayam building project | Dec-18 |
| Rechter | Prof. Bernard | Strategic planning assistance | Jun-02 |
| Rich | Dr Michael | School Council fundraising committee (1982-1985) | Feb-04 |
| Rogers | Ros | Active involvement in KDSPA | Feb-04 |
| Rose | Alan | Involved prior to establishment of the School, both morally & financially | Jun-02 |
| Rozen | Jenny | Started Uniform Shop; President KDSPA (1994-1995) | Feb-04 |
| Same | David | School Council (1990-1992) | Feb-04 |
| Samuel AC | Graeme | School Council (1978-1979). First President, KDSPA | Jun-02 |
| Sandler | Geoff | Fundraising/Foundation involvement from 1995 | Feb-09 |
| Scheuer | Helen | Active involvement in school life – revues | Feb-04 |
| Schonfeld | Sally | President KDSPA (1997) | Feb-04 |
| Schulberg | David | President KDSPA (1992-3) | Dec-05 |
| Schulberg | Robert | Council Member (1998-1999), architectural advice | Dec-05 |
| Segal | Les | Revues, co-author the School song | Feb-04 |
| Segal | Sol (z”l) | Active involvement in school life | Dec-05 |
| Setton | Jack & Denise | President KDSPA (1998-99) | Dec-05 |
| Sibel | Sue (z”l) | KDSPA including 3 years as President. Sponsored every King’s Carnival and Women’s Breakfast for a number of years though her company Boo Radley | Feb-12 |
| Silver | Harry | Involved in fundraising | Feb-04 |
| Silver | Helen | School Council in 2000 and served as Vice-President from 2003 to 2008. Council Chair for a number of year. Instrumental in organising a review of the School‘s Government Funding category. This review resulted in extra funding for The King David School | Feb-12 |
| Silver | Sandi | Functions Coordinator KDSPA many years | Feb-04 |
| Slutzkin | John & Beth | President KDSPA 88-89 | Feb-04 |
| Sonenberg | Elizabeth (Liz) | Council Secretary 1995 | Dec-05 |
| Spigelman | Braeme | Past Treasurer. Corporate work & funding | Jun-02 |
| Splitter | Phil | Revues | Feb-04 |
| Splitter | Martin | School Song, Council, Revues | Feb-04 |
| Starr | Robin & Rosemary | Robin assisted with Revues and Rosemary as a staff member assisted with yearbook/computers | Feb-04 |
| Tudor OAM | Rick | For services to the School Council and for mentoring school leadership with compassion and wisdom | Dec-20 |
| Unglick | John & Sally | KDSPA and Sally served on Function Committee | Feb-04 |
| Visbord-Green | Margaret | Council secretary | Feb-04 |
| Willets | Jeff | KDSPA | Dec-07 |
| Zucker | Robert | Council Treasurer 1993-94 and 1998-2000 | Dec-06 |
| Zucker | Kathy | Voluntary choreography for school musicals over many years | Dec-06 |
| Zylberman | Albert | Past Treasurer | Jun-02 |
Surname | First name | Recognition for … | Date awarded |
| Abrahams | Sandy | For long standing and ongoing contribution to the Chai Ve’Kayam building project | Dec-18 |
| Arnheim | Jason | For providing sage legal advice to the School for 15 years | Dec-23 |
| Carey | Lahra | For services to School Council as President during the most tumultuous time in the School’s history | Dec-23 |
| Frydenberg AM | Erica | Guidance on School Council, Education Committee and establishment of Friends of KDS Association | Dec-22 |
| Gorog | Tom | For long standing and ongoing contribution to the Chai Ve’Kayam building project | Dec-18 |
| Hamilton | Sharon | President KDSPA 2001-2006. Took KDSPA to a new level of professionalism, particularly in the areas of fundraising, uniform shop and tuck shops | Dec-06 |
| Kaiserman | Cathy | KDSPA Secretary 1990 – 1992. Parent, volunteer and long standing staff member whose knowledge, loyalty and commitment to the School is recognised | Dec-05 |
| Kobritz | David | Member of The King David School Council from 2003-2011, serving on the Strategic Planning Committee and as Chairperson of the Site Committee. Instrumental in developing strategies for the long term development of the School’s building and infrastructure. For the outstanding and ongoing contribution of his time, skills and experience to the advancement of The King David School | Feb-10 |
| Marks | Peter | School Council President: 1991-1992 | Jun-02 |
| Mihaly | George | Chairman 1991-1992 | Jun-02 |
| Samuel AC | Graeme | For his support of the King David School Foundation. | Dec-23 |
| Samuel | Ian | Chairman 1977-1978 | Jun-02 |
| Schoenfeld | Michael | School Council President: 1993-1996 | Jun-02 |
| Shiff | Geoff | Chairman 1993-1997 | Jun-02 |
| Steen | Frank | School Council President: 1987-1990 | Jun-02 |
1ST RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER JUNE 2002
Rabbi John Levi |
Isador Magid |
Norman Rothman: Founding Principal |
Mark Southwick (School Council President: 1980-1986 – Posthumous) |
Leon Taft (School Council President: 1977-1979) |
4th RECIPIENT OF AWARD FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT PRESENTATION EVENING DECEMBER 2006
Cyngler OAM | Jim | President School Council 1997 – 2008. Jim Cyngler was involved on the Executive of Parents’ Association and School Council for over 16 years. Jim’s vision and drive saw vast improvements in the School’s facilities culminating in the opening of the Magid Institute in 2006. Jim’s strategic planning involved the employment of gifted teaching professionals and administrators to lead the School into the next stage of its development. As a result, many innovative curriculum programs were initiated and in 2000 the first Year 12 class graduated from the King David School. |
9th RECIPIENT OF AWARD FOR SERVICE TO KDS – PRESENTED DECEMBER 2018
Lawrence OAM | Michael | For extraordinary contribution to Council and Foundation |