Recently, a group of aspiring philosophers from Years 4-6 attended the Primary School Philosothon. Our students’ critical thinking skills were on display as they questioned, interpreted, analysed, explored, evaluated and reflected upon some of the original iconic artworks at the NGV Ian Potter Gallery. The theme of the Philosothon was ‘ Community, Culture and Place.’ […]
I would like to share with you the content of my speech at this morning’s KDSPA Breakfast: Hinei matov u’manayim shevet achim gam yachad. How good and pleasant it is to be able to sit together again! It is a great honour to speak with you today and especially to be at our first KDSPA
Our Year 6s recently celebrated King David’s first-ever ‘Holes Day’. To immerse themselves in the spirit of the day, our Year 6s donned costumes of their favourite characters from the classic Louis Sachar novel ‘Holes’. Our budding readers participated in a range of interactive and engaging activities throughout the course of the day, including participating in
Our ELC children were visited by Magen David Adom (MDA) this week and each classroom was turned into a hospital so that children could appreciate the work MDA does both in Israel and around the world. The children brought their favourite teddy or soft toy and a coin for donation. Their soft toys participated in the checkup
Despite the challenges the weather presented, our Years 5 & 6 students competed yesterday in the Balaclava District Winter Round Robin in Soccer, Netball & Teeball. Together with their coaches, the students trained all term for this competition and their skill, pride and sportsmanship certainly shone through. They performed fantastically and were rewarded with great
When I was studying education, I recall a particular lecturer sharing the statement that in education “we assess what we value and we value what we assess”. Assessment is a crucial aspect of the education cycle. When performed in a considered manner it can be used to guide teaching direction, to test for understanding and
After Tiyul B’Vic camp last year, we all had high expectations for Tassy. As soon as we got on the plane to Hobart, everyone knew what a fun weekend Tsev Lev (Jewish Life) had in store for us. After a long bus ride and cravings for lunch, we arrived in Port Arthur. We were greeted
An incredible experience on Year 11 camp to Tasmania Read More »
Today at the Junior School, students were immersed in Jewish Life activities, learning about the upcoming festival of Shavuot. Students arrived at school, dressed in white casual clothing and flower accessories to connect with being like angels at the receiving of the Torah at a blooming Har Sinai. They were involved in fun and educational
How do you squeeze 65 million years of history into approximately an hour of theatre? Impossible of course. Confronted with a global catastrophe, VCE Theatre Studies students addressed this crisis in their three performances of Darcy Parker Bruce’s play Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner. The set was sublime. Light and sound
This coming weekend we will celebrate Shavuot, the festival of weeks. The significance of this festival has changed over time. It was initially a pilgrimage festival which saw Jews travel to Jerusalem with their harvest. Over time, it has become known as Chag Matan Torah – the festival of the giving of the Torah. During
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