To celebrate Science Week, a series of engaging activities and hands-on experiments were undertaken, all aimed at sparking curiosity, deepening scientific understanding, and inspiring students and staff to decode the wonders of the universe. The following highlights offer insight into some of the activities from the week. Flaming Hands Perception Activity Students from Years 6-11 […]
Our year-long focus in Jewish Studies in Year 4 is personal attributes. Through this focus we have helped our students to identify their unique qualities, characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. In Judaism we are told that our parents are given a special honour when they name their baby, a glimmer of divine inspiration. In fact, Judaism
Last Friday VCE Unit 3 and 4 Biology students took part in an exciting, hands-on workshop at the University of Melbourne—an immersive experience designed to deepen their understanding of key concepts from Unit 4, Outcomes 1 and 2. The day featured two dynamic and thought-provoking practical investigations that challenged students to apply their skills in
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The King David School was proud to send a large and enthusiastic contingent to the 2025 ABL Jewish Interschools Skiing Competition at Mt Buller on 28 and 29 July – our biggest representation in many years! Please click here to see photos from the competition. Among the competitors were two talented students from our Junior
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On Sunday at Glen Eira Town Hall an award ceremony took place for the B’nai B’rith Youth Art Competition. The competition recognises exceptional art created by young people who go to Jewish schools, or Jewish young people at any school across – and this year even outside of – Victoria. Roughly 150 artworks were exhibited:
On Tuesday lunchtime King David, for the very first time, facilitated the World’s Greatest Shave, organised by the Tikkun Olam Va’ada. The World’s Greatest Shave is an amazing charity group that supports those affected by leukaemia, by having people volunteer to get their hair cut or shaved in front of the whole school in order
There was a buzz at our Magid Campus on Wednesday as Year 9 students put on ‘Artivism’, a showcase of performances celebrating the link between art and change that raised money for the Cancer Council. Throughout Term 2, Year 9 students explored justice, governance, and the many ways people drive change. Students worked in groups
The Foundation Brunch last week was a complete sell-out, filling the beautiful Elwood Bathers with a vibrant mix of supporters, current parents, grandparents, and representatives from key community organisations, TBI and PJV. Attendees were captivated by special guest Deborah Conway AM, who was interviewed by former School Council President Lahra Carey on “Art, advocacy, and
On Monday, selected senior students travelled to St Kilda Shule, joining peers from Bialik and Mount Scopus, to hear an extraordinary firsthand account from Rachel Edri and her son Evyatar about their experience during the October 7 Hamas attacks. Rachel Edri, a 65-year-old resident of Ofakim, became a national symbol of resilience and bravery after
This term, Year 3 students have been diving into the world of money! We have had a fantastic time learning how many different ways there are to make up a dollar, how to calculate change and what it means to be smart with spending. To put our learning into action, we created our very own
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