As part of our Indigenous learning program, Gan Seorah has welcomed travelling mascot, Dinnawan the Emu. Designed to build a connection between early learning centres and services around Australia, the Koori Curriculum provides eight plush toy Australian Animal Mascots to volunteer centres. Our visitor is here to learn about the land on which we learn […]
In Marc Light’s address at today’s Back to School Service, he asks “so what makes a good beginning?”. The Years 6 to 12 students were given every opportunity to reflect on this question as they attended a virtual Back to School event. In the interest of the safety of our community as a result of
The rain didn’t dampen our Preppies’ spirit or excitement as they arrived last Friday in their crisp new uniforms, ready to start their KDS learning journey in “big school”. Have a great year Prep students! RETURN TO SCHOOL NEWS
For some students, it might be daunting to start at a new school or a new campus and even for those who have been on the campus for a while, coming back after a summer break can sometimes be nerve-wracking. There are questions, which range from how will I know where my classes or the bathrooms
Annually, our Year 11 students are offered the opportunity to participate in the Amit Peer-Leadership program as student leaders. As part of this program, these students will facilitate experiential programs for Year 7s which will assist in the development of Year 7 student wellbeing, integration and engagement in Jewish life. In order to prepare for
“We are so tremendously proud of the 2020 cohort.They faced the year’s extraordinary challenges with maturity,resilience and positivity. They looked out for one another and alsobenefited from the unfailing support and wisdom of their teachers.We are confident that the Class of 2020 will make a profound impact in thecoming years. They exemplify the core values
This week the Junior School campus has been blazing with Chanukah excitement! Our students have enthusiastically prepared their own Chanukah celebration packages, ready to use for last night which was the first night of Chanukah. The students designed and rolled their own sustainable beeswax candles with Eldad from JNF. Netzer and Hineni madrichim got our
As part of their studies of the Lifecycle and Judaism, Year 7 students have been examining beliefs, traditions, texts and symbols associated with each stage of life, including marriage and divorce. This week they were fortunate to hear from Doreen Beckwith, a great-grandmother of a student in the year level, who has been an ‘agunah’
Tuesday night was a joyful blur of fairy lights, finger food, music and congratulations. The graduating Class of 2020 was joined by their teachers and parents in a picturesque venue on the St Kilda waterfront to celebrate the conclusion of what has been a challenging year. Taking advantage of the easing COVID restrictions, the evening
On Monday this week, Year 1 students extended their learning about animals and habitat when Zoologist, Ella Loeffler (Class of 2012) visited them. Ella shared experiences of the monkeys, bandicoots and turtles she has worked with, and how this has sustained their habitats and ability to survive. The Year 1s were curious and engaged as