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 | Jun-02 |
| Bartfeld | Fred | President KDSPA 1986. Fete Coordinator | Jun-02 |
| Basser | Debbie | 10 years managing food and drink stalls at King’s Carnival. | Feb-12 |
| Bereson | Itiel | Early Strategic Planning | Dec-06 |
| Birner | Henry | Member Council | Feb-04 |
| Blashki | Sue & Colin (dec) | Very active volunteers | Dec-07 |
| Bloom | Tammy | President KDSPA 1982 | Jun-02 |
| Blum | Ruth | Past Hebrew teacher, revues and musicals | Feb-04 |
| Bock | Jack & Fay | Involved on Council | Dec-05 |
| Borensztajn | Joey | For generous and onging 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/Fete | Feb-09 |
| Burnett | Betty | TBI secretary who did all admin work in development stages of school | Dec-06 |
| Chakman | Joe | Trivia Nights | Feb-04 |
| Chakman | Helen | KDSPA Exec 1991-2 | Feb-04 |
| Civins | Zvi | Past Principal, Head of Jewish Studies | Jun-02 |
| Cohen | Judy | Past President KDSPA | Feb-09 |
| Cyngler | Anita | President KDSPA 1981 | Jun-02 |
| Dreyfus MP | Mark | Legal support, Town Planning Magid Institute – 2007 | Dec-07 |
| Fast | John & Jenny | Jenny was always actively involved in Parents’ Association 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 contributor to purchase of Kooyong Road | Feb-04 |
| Fox | Rabbi Brian | Early Founder | Jun-02 |
| Freiberg | Alex | For ongoing commitment to Parent Security Group (PSG) as a dedicated co-ordinator and volunteer | Dec-18 |
| Friedman | Ron | Served on Finance Committee for many years providing | Dec-07 |
| Gannon | Sara | 20+ years as secretary, participated in revues | Jun-02 |
| Goldschlager | Les & Esther | Helped establish Tuck Shop in 1991; Fete convenors for many years | Dec-05 |
| Goldsmith | Jenny | Active in KDSPA | Feb-09 |
| Gorog | Jenny | President KDSPA 1983. Established computer programs at KDS | Jun-02 |
| Granek | Sam & Caryn | Kedem/ARZI | Dec-05 |
| Grebler | Jenny | Consistent involvement in many areas (non-committee) | Dec-05 |
| Greenberg | Hani | Assisted Frank Steen in early years of the School | 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 1995-6 | Dec-05 |
| Heselev | Margaret | Formation of educational philosophy of the school; Council secretary | 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 | Council Parents | Feb-04 |
| Jona | Hon. Walter | As MP, introduced Dr Kemp to the School. 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 The King David School Parents’ Association | Dec-18 |
| Kausman | Carrie | For services to the Parents’ Association and School Council | Dec-20 |
| Kay | Yvonne | Council Secretary | Feb-04 |
| Keck | Scott | On Site committee during early development days, Honorary property valuations and advice | Dec-06 |
| Keck | Ann | KDSPA; instigated fundraisers (Tea Towels) and organized Baking Bees for fetes at her home | Dec-06 |
| Klepfisz | Lisa | For services to the Parents’ Association and School Council | Dec-20 |
| Kohn | Sue | KDSPA | Dec-05 |
| Kornhauser | Rick & Kerry | KDSPA & Council | Dec-05 |
| Laski | Nikki | Parents’ Association, class rep and negotiating for a school crossing at the Southwick Campus. | Dec-20 |
| Lawrence | Michael | Council Parents | Dec-05 |
| 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 | Involved 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 | All round involvement; motivational speaking to students, scholarship fund, guest speaker KDS functions | 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 | Jeff & Rhonda | KDSPA | Feb-04 |
| Page | Neville | Council for 3 years;Functions Committee | Jun-02 |
| Peters | Ann | 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 | Council | Feb-04 |
| Rogers | Ros | KDSPA | Feb-04 |
| Rose | Alan | Involved prior to establishment of the School, both morally & financially | Jun-02 |
| Rozen | Jenni | Jenny: Started Uniform Shop; President KDSPA 94-95 | Feb-04 |
| Same | David | Council/KDSPA | Feb-04 |
| Samuel | Graeme | First President KDSPA | Jun-02 |
| Sandler | Geoff | Fundraising/Foundation involvement from 1995 | Feb-09 |
| Scheuer (NIC) | Helen | Long term teacher | Feb-04 |
| Schonfeld | Sally | President KDSPA 1997 | Feb-04 |
| Schulberg | David | President KDSPA 1992-3 | Dec-05 |
| Schulberg | Robert | Council Member, architectural advice | Dec-05 |
| Segal | Les | Revues | Feb-04 |
| Segal | Sol | Volunteered on regular basis during retirement | Dec-05 |
| Setton | Jack & Denise | President KDSPA 1998-99 | Dec-05 |
| Sibel, z”l | Sue | 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 w/Frank Steen | 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 (NIC) | Sandi | Functions Co-ordinator 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 in the 1980s | 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 |
1ST RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER JUNE 2002
Surname | First name | Term as President | |
Cyngler | Jim | 1997-200 | |
Marks | Peter | 1991-1992 | |
Mihaly | George | Chairman 1991-2 | |
Samuel | Ian | Chairman 1977-8 | |
Schoenfeld | Michael | 1993-1996 | |
Shiff | Geoff | Chairman 1993-7 | |
Southwick | Mark | 1980-1986 | Posthumous |
Steen | Frank | 1987-1990 | |
Taft | Leon | 1977-1979 |
3rd RECIPIENT OF AWARD FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT PRESENTATION EVENING DECEMBER 2005
Surname | First | Recognition for … |
Kaiserman | Cathy | KDSPA Secretary 1990 – 1992. Parent, volunteer and long standing staff member whose knowledge, loyalty and commitment to the School – well beyond what would be considered normal work duties – provided continuity and stability during a period of great change at the School. |
4th RECIPIENT OF AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT PRESENTATION EVENING DECEMBER 2006
Surname | First | Recognition for … |
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. Sharon is able to drive big projects, such as the Annual Fete which was reinvigorated under her presidency. She follows through on ideas and makes things happen. She is a natural leader who has the unique capacity to manage many projects at once, many of which are above and beyond the role description. But she does so without fanfare. Her enthusiasm and love for the School are an inspiration to those volunteers working alongside her. |
7th RECIPIENT OF AWARD FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT BACK TO SCHOOL SERVICE FEBRUARY 2010
Surname | First | Recognition for … |
Kobritz | David | David Kobritz has been a member of The King David School Council since 2003, serving on the Strategic Planning Committee and as Chairperson of the Site Committee. He continued to serve on Council after his son graduated, working tirelessly for the School on matters relating to its capital building development. His 30 years’ experience in town planning, project management and property development have been put to good use in negotiating on behalf of the School on planning issues with Federal, State and Local government bodies. He has been instrumental in developing strategies for the long term development of the school’s building and infrastructure. His efforts came to fruition with the opening of the Magid Institute in 2006, improvements to the Magid Campus, and the current development of 520 Orrong Road into a Multi-Purpose Hall, Music, Drama and Visual Arts Centre, and Administration Centre. For the outstanding and ongoing contribution of his time, skills and experience to the advancement of The King David School. |
9th RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO KDS – PRESENTED DECEMBER 2018
Surname | First | Recognition for … |
Abrahams | Sandy | For long standing and ongoing contribution to the Chai Ve’Kayam building project |
Gorog | Tom | For long standing and ongoing contribution to the Chai Ve’Kayam building project |
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 (Posthumous) |
Leon Taft |
4th RECIPIENT OF AWARD FOR SERVICE TO KDS PRESENTED AT PRESENTATION EVENING DECEMBER 2006
Surname | First | Recognition for … |
Cyngler OAM | Jim | President School Council 1997 to present. Jim Cyngler has been involved on the Executive of TKDS Parents Association and School Council for over 16 years. With Jim at the helm as President for the past ten years the School as experienced enormous growth in enrolments and taken a much higher profile within the Melbourne Jewish Community. Jim’s vision and drive have seen vast improvements in the School’s facilities culminating in the opening of the Magid Institute this year. However, his plans for the school were not limited to bricks and mortar. A major part of his 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 have been 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
Surname | First | Recognition for … |
Lawrence OAM | Michael | For extraordinary contribution to Council and Foundation |