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
I have often written to you regarding our school’s tagline – “It’s where I belong.” I love the way that this expresses our unique and close knit community and our genuine appreciation for the value of each community member that we are so fortunate to connect with. King David’s community feel is well regarded among
R U OK? Day is dedicated to inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them by asking the simple question “Are you OK?” It’s a day to remind us to offer support in an event that others are struggling, especially during these uncertain times. Gan Gefen and Gan Zayit students participated in activities encouraging kindness, empathy and love. Together we watched Yelena’s puppet
King David students across the Junior and Senior schools are taking part in our ‘Eddie Jaku Happiness Project’, inspired by Eddie Jaku. Following Eddie’s insight that “happiness is the only thing in the world that doubles each time you share it”, students and their families are spreading happiness by doing something for others. To view
We are well within the Days of Awe between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, where our tradition teaches that it is time to acknowledge past wrongdoings and look forwards with commitment to striving to be our best selves in the year ahead. We all appreciate what a difficult year this has been. We have all
KDS Students and staff joined Gideon Reisner from Stand Up for a lunchtime seminar to learn more information about the current situation in Afghanistan. Gideon placed the rise of the Taliban into historical context, starting with tensions between Great Britain and Russia in the 19th century. Gideon charted the interventions of Russia, Great Britain and
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The King David School acknowledges the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung and the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which we are fortunate to teach and learn. We also acknowledge Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. In the spirit of tikkun olam, we seek to ‘learn and understand’ the history, struggle and culture of our First Nations People. We pay our respects to them and to their Elders past and present.