Students have been rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing and more on their five-day camp in Gariwerd/the Grampians. Students reflect on various activities below: As the clock struck 7:30am, the many sleep deprived Year 8 students embarked on what was to be a four hour bus trip to Halls Gap. After around two and a half hours […]
In Year 10 Jewish Studies students are looking at the dynamic and rich life of Jews in pre-Shoah (Holocaust) Europe. We have been exploring two case studies. One reflects the Jewish experience in Germany. This is done by reading the book, ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ by Eddie Jaku. We have also been exploring the
The Year 10 “Globetrotters” excursion to the city of Melbourne was an eye-opening experience for all. As part of the investigation into the world’s most sustainable cities, we had the opportunity to learn about sustainable architecture in our own city, and its importance in creating a more environmentally friendly city. We visited several buildings, including
We held a special assembly this week for our Middle and Senior School students to honour the sacrifices and contributions made by those serving in the armed forces. A particular focus of the assembly was the stories of the bravery of women involved in war, including Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Nancy Wake, and Lyudmila Pavlichenko. We heard
This week, our Middle and Senior School students marked Yom HaZikaron with a solemn assembly. Students honoured Israeli fallen soldiers and all lives lost by terror. Particular attention was given to the 50th anniversary this year of the Yom Kippur War. Poignant poems, songs and prayers were delivered by students (including our Nana band) and
What a phenomenal day we had celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut this week! From being welcomed into the Shuk by our Hanhagah at the Magid campus as we arrived at school, to watching the flag parade and hearing from ‘Ben Gurion’ at our Dandenong Road campus, we started the day off with huge ruach (spirit). After a
The KDS Friends’ visit to JAHM on Wednesday was a sell-out. Our thanks to Leah and Charles Justin for again being wonderful and generous hosts. They each provide thought provoking and stimulating presentations, giving great insights into the artists and their work. PAPER: The Permanence of the Temporary showcases the paper based works from Leah
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On Tuesday, we commemorated Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (known as Yom HaShoah) with a special assembly. We marked 80 years since the Warsaw Uprising with the assembly’s theme ‘resistance’. We heard poetry and songs written in the Warsaw and Vilna ghettos. We were extremely privileged to hear from student Leo Aarons’s grandmother Miriam Skurnik, who
This just in: Negev have taken top spot at the Years 6-12 Athletics Carnival, after previously winning the Swimming Carnival earlier this year! Kol HaKavod Negev!
What a day! Our KDS family came together at King’s Carnival for the first time since 2019, showcasing the warm community spirit of our school. Heartfelt thanks to the KDSPA, Carnival Committee and the army of parent, staff and student volunteers who made this day happen. With delicious food, rides, sideshow games, fun arts and
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