Bruchim haBaim, Welcome and G’Day Mate! This week we warmly welcomed our Israeli Madrichim, Aviv, Avital and Gavriel to KDS. Greeted especially by our Year 3 representatives who have been learning about the middah of Hachnasat Orchim (hospitality), the students were thrilled to meet them and start the amazing activities they have planned. The tzevet […]
Our Year 9 Nitzan students shared their social action projects with their families at the Social Action Expo on Wednesday night. Throughout last term, students explored big concepts such as homelessness, food insecurity, gender equality, human rights, and sustainability. The Expo was their chance to share their artistic responses to the social issue that means the most
Mazal tov to Noah Spitz who has been honoured this week with a Premier’s Award for his outstanding 2021 result in VCE Physical Education! Noah has told us that he is “humbled” that he has received this Award, “despite the challenges of last year.” Noah also said that he “could not have achieved this without
On Wednesday afternoon we were treated to poetry performances by our Year 3 Poets. Year 3 shared different styles of poems. From rhyming to describing, students’ words wove magnificent images through their clever use of adjectives and metaphors. This was the first time Year 3 have presented their poetry. Student Jordan said “I was shy
Year 10 student Livia was one of four chosen from Victoria to undertake work experience at Parliament. Kol HaKavod! Livia writes about her experience below: I have always been interested in civics and citizenship but never imagined I would have a front-row seat to history being made. I also never thought I would spend the
Earlier this week, the our Junior School students had a special, ‘once in a lifetime’ report LIVE from Israel with David Opat. David took the Year 5 students up close and personal to The Kotel, where he spoke of its history and also said the Shema. It was a truly remarkable experience as most of
Yesterday, the Year 5 Tzedakah (Charity) Committee ran a Movie Night Fundraiser, raising money for the charity they chose, Children’s Ground. This First Nations-led organisation provides education and community support, making lasting change for First Nations children and their families. Students in Year 5 (and their families) generously baked yummy items to sell before the
The Senior School celebrated the end of Term 2 with a lively assembly showcasing our musical talent, sporting achievements, and our Kinor David badge recipients. VCE music students Raphy and Sienna performed, as well as the Senior String Ensemble, the Nana band, and the Senior School choir. Students Charlie (Year 11), Jackson (Year 11), Teige
Facilitated by Tzevet Lev (Jewish Life team), a Year 12 Shabbaton was held at Queenscliffe last weekend, with the aim of the camp for students to experience a meaningful Shabbat together and reflect on their time at school. Students explored their connection with the Jewish community and their Jewish identities and discussed what they want
The much-loved KDSPA Breakfast occurred today for the first time in three years. And it was sure worth the wait! Guests were treated to mother and daughter duo, Karen Feldman and Shayna Epstein (Year 11 student), singing Naomi Shemer’s anthem-like song “Al Kol Eleh’ (a song of prayer and promise) and it was sensational! Accompanied
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