Gan Zayit’s scooter/bike riding this week was so much fun and everyone was so excited! Before we went, we spoke about a few rules and shared our preconceived thoughts. Then afterwards, we reflected and shared our thoughts again, talking about What Went Well (WWW). One of the most important parts of child development is play […]
At our Early Learning Centre, the children are clearly very ready to participate in their family Pesach Seders. This week our Junior and Senior Kinder students showcased their Jewish learning to their adoring families during model s’darim, replete with songs, frogs, avadim (slaves) and pharaohs. Thank you to our ELC teachers and the Jewish Life
We were delighted to welcome Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah MP, Member for Higgins, to officially open our Gan Chitah room at our Early Learning Centre this week. Chitah (wheat) is the seventh ELC room to be named after the seven species (wheat, barley, dates, grapes, pomegranates, olives and figs) which play an important role in Jewish
On Thursday there was a buzz of energy in the Gan Rimon classroom. The children gathered to read ‘A Walk in the Bush’ by Gwyn Perkins. We discussed the many different types of animals that we might see when in the Urban Forrest. What senses would we be using? Looking, smelling, hearing, and touching… but
In celebration of a year of incredible learning and personal development, our Junior Kinder children hosted a Kabbalat Shabbat today with loved ones, where Shabbat songs and age-old rituals were performed. In acknowledgement of Chanukah, a candle was lit and the children proudly sang Maoz Tsur. Chag Urim Sameach! Thank you to our amazing educators
In celebration of all the learning and personal growth our Senior Kinder children have achieved this year, a family celebration was planned at the children’s beloved Bush Kinder location, Urban Forest Reserve, earlier this week. However, a rainy day meant the celebration was moved into the warm and sheltered Sports Hall. Families were treated to
Our visit to Science Works this week was amazing and we had so much fun! When we arrived we went to the sports exhibition, where we delved into a variety of sports, immersing ourselves into each sport. We then went into another interactive exhibition where the children could explore the room and just have fun
This week Fiona Marantelli the Beekeeper came to visit King David to give the ELC a chance to learn more about bees, answer all our interesting questions and see them live and up close. Fiona is a Beekeeper of five hives, and she engaged us with an interactive program explaining to us how her bees
This week Gan Seorah embarked on a heartwarming visit to Emmy Monash, spreading joy and connection across generations. Their visit was timed with upcoming Rosh HaShanah. Please see some images from the visit here. The children engaged in a variety of activities, including baking round challah, a symbol of unity and continuity, in preparation for
This week is National Science Week where we got the opportunity to celebrate science and technology and encourage the children to become fascinated by the world we live in. Children are naturally equipped to learn through observation and investigations. Developmentally, young children learn and understand best from what they can see, touch, feel and manipulate
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The King David School is a forward-thinking school that fosters a love of learning, egalitarianism and a proud connection to Jewish identity.
The King David School acknowledges the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung and the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which we are fortunate to teach and learn. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. In the spirit of tikkun olam, we seek to ‘learn and understand’ the history, struggle and culture of our First Nations People. We pay our respects to them and to their Elders past and present.