This week, as part of learning about Rosh HaShanah, the ELC had a bee incursion with Fiona Marantelli. Fiona is a Bee Keeper of five hives, and she engaged us with an interactive program. She showed us her uniform, the tools she would work with at her hives, and real bees in a hive. We […]
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Year 5 struck gold last week when they travelled up to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat. Confectionery making, gold pouring, a tour of a mineshaft and the opportunity to role play historical gold miners was on offer. We even got to experience the weather of the time – wet, soggy and freezing! But, much like the
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In a playful and fun-loving play, our Years 3 to 5 students performed Aebsolutely Fable-ulous this week. The students were extremely excited and fully engaged in this production, being the first live performance opportunity for many of them. Based on Aesop’s fables The Ants and The Grasshoppers, The Kid Who Cried Wolf, The Lions and the Mice and The Tortoise and the
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As part of our Beit Knesset (Synagogue/Shul/Temple/Congregation) unit, the Year 1 students went to visit TBI and St Kilda Shul. Please see photos from the excursion here. Students had a chance to consolidate their learning and make a connection to what was discussed during our Jewish Studies lessons. We had the opportunity to look inside
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The Year 9 students recently went to an Israel camp. We were fortunate enough to be joined by 3 Madrichim from Israel. During this amazing camp we were able to immerse ourselves in the rich history of Israel, and discover connections between ourselves and such a wonderful part of the world. We learned about the
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In an ode to all things 80s, our wonderful Parents’ Association (special mention to Sarah Popper), hosted a Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday night. It was a blast and Quizmaster and MC extraordinaire Raoul Salter, supported by comedy duo David Opat and Russell Kaplan, were superb. A totally rad time was had by all! Thanks
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This week has been all about celebrating books during Book Week, with the theme ‘Dreaming with Eyes Open’ inspiring our imaginations. Students have engaged in many activities that aim to foster a love of literature. Our Year 5 students wrote a book in a day, and our younger students listened to author and KDS alumnus
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Following a thrilling win and taking home the trophy in the EISM Southern Conference, The King David Senior Indoor Soccer team played off in one final match. They would play the Northern Conference winner, Alphington, for the Eastern Division trophy. A pre-game strategy session focusing on starting the game well translated right onto the pitch,
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In preparation for Chodesh Elul, the Year 2 students had the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by Rabbi Gary Robuck, from Temple Beth Israel, held at The King David School. “Rabbi G” explained the importance of sounding the shofar in the final month of the Jewish calendar and how it acts as an
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It’s National Science Week! This year’s theme is “Glass: more than meets the eye”. Students and teachers alike throughout our Junior and Senior Schools had a blast this week conducting glass-themed experiments throughout the week, which began with the Junior School teachers dressing up as famous scientists! Over the week, Junior School students created stained glass
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