There was much colour, fun and great sportsmanship at this year’s Inter-House Swimming Gala. Well done to all of our swimmers who put in personal best efforts and competed in their races with confidence and good spirits. The cheer squads for each House kept everyone entertained with their fabulous chants and dance routines providing the event with a great atmosphere.

Once again, the highlights were the Sibling Showdown and the Staff vs Students 4 x 50m Freestyle relay. Mazal Tov to the final winning House, Kinneret.

Final Scores:
Kinneret: 916
Galil: 827
Negev: 811
Arava: 743

On Thursday 15th February, our VCE Theatre Studies and Year 10 Drama students attended a performance of the ‘The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time’ presented by the UK’s National Theatre.

This touring production of the highly acclaimed play based on Mark Hadden’s best-selling novel was presented at The Arts Centre’s Playhouse to a packed audience. Our students marveled at the highly stylized direction, ensemble acting and engaging narrative that portrayed the perspective of 15 year old autistic protagonist, Christopher Boone.

The immersive theatrical experience had our students in awe of the sophisticated and creative use of stagecraft that was applied to interpret Simon Stephen’s stage adaptation of the novel.

VCE Theatre Studies students will analyze the production on their end of year exam, so it is fitting that the performance that they witnessed will live in their memories and hearts for a long time to come.

2017 Graduate Riley Hart (second from right) has won gold in the elite men's team pursuit at the 2018 Track National Championships.

Edging out The South Australian favourites by two-tenths of a second, the Victorian team broke a 10 year gold medal drought and joined the "sub-4 minute club" with a time of 3:58.829.

We wish Riley a huge congratulations on such an impressive win, as he now turns his attention to his post-VCE travels.

Mazal Tov!

Israeli Inventions in Year Two

As this year is Israel’s 70th birthday, the Year Two students have learned all about different Israeli inventions and innovations. Israel is known as the start up nation. The students presented their Israeli inventions at Friday’s creative assembly. Did you know that the Taga bike is a bike that allows parents to ride behind their child and also turn it into a stroller? Did you know that the ReWalk invention allows paraplegics to stand upright and walk and climb stairs?

Happy inventing!

Dear Community,

In Pirkei Avot, the tractate of Jewish ethical teachings, there is a particular section which I referenced with students at the start of this school year. In it Rabbi Shimon explains that “there are three crowns - the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood and the crown of sovereignty - but the crown of good name surmounts them all.”

At the opening of the school year, I challenged our students to think about what it means to have a good name. I asked them to consider the mental image that their friends, their teachers, their parents and their classmates’ parents have of them when they hear their name. Perhaps even more importantly, I asked them to reflect on their own self-image when they think of what their name represents.

Does their name conjure the image of someone with integrity whose actions are in line with their beliefs? Does it reflect someone who is caring, inclusive and kind? Does it stand for an individual who is trustworthy, honest and re

After completing a customised hadracha (leadership) course, Year 11 students have opted-in to become madatzim (young leaders) for the new Peer Support Program. The madatzim are formed into leadership groups and are allocated a chavurah (small group) of Year 7 students whom they will mentor for the year. The peer-support sessions will run fortnightly throughout the year.


The Peer Support Program will cover topics such as:
• School culture and expectations
• Social media
• Anti-bullying
• Resilience
• Inclusion
• Empathy

With our brand new location, this year's fete promises to be more exciting than ever. Come along THIS SUNDAY to the Orrong Road campus to check out our bigger rides, gorgeous craft activities and the new King’s Artisan Market. Visit www.kingscarnival.com for more details.

With our brand new location, this year's fete promises to be more exciting than ever. Come along THIS SUNDAY to the Orrong Road campus to check out our bigger rides, gorgeous craft activities and the new King’s Artisan Market. Visit www.kingscarnival.com for more details.

Marc will lead a discussion on how a growing understanding of neuroscience allows us to create more impactful and effective learning opportunities. Parents and friends all welcome.

Marc will lead a discussion on how a growing understanding of neuroscience allows us to create more impactful and effective learning opportunities. Parents and friends all welcome.

The KDSPA and TBI have set up a group blood drive in honour of Rabbi Gersh Lazarow who has recently been diagnosed with Leukaemia. Whilst the blood donated will not specifically go to Gersh we believe this is a meaningful way to show our support for Gersh and his family and at the same provide much needed blood for others in the community. Information about donating blood can be found at www.donateblood.com.au. Please follow the steps below to make an appointment to donate blood at one of our group sessions or any other time that suits you.

The KDSPA and TBI have set up a group blood drive in honour of Rabbi Gersh Lazarow who has recently been diagnosed with Leukaemia. Whilst the blood donated will not specifically go to Gersh we believe this is a meaningful way to show our support for Gersh and his family and at the same provide much needed blood for others in the community. Information about donating blood can be found at www.donateblood.com.au. Please follow the steps below to make an appointment to donate blood at one of our group sessions or any other time that suits you.

Join the TBI community at the Purim Carnival on Sunday 25 February from 11am-2pm. There will be hamantaschen, entertainers, face painting, inflatable games, prizes, a dress up parade, jumping castle, craft activities, giant garden games, m'gillah reading, matanot l'evyonim and mishlo-ach manot.

Join the TBI community at the Purim Carnival on Sunday 25 February from 11am-2pm. There will be hamantaschen, entertainers, face painting, inflatable games, prizes, a dress up parade, jumping castle, craft activities, giant garden games, m'gillah reading, matanot l'evyonim and mishlo-ach manot.

The King David's School Friends' Association invites you to Strictly Ballroom: The Musical. Join us at the National Theatre, at 2pm on Sunday 13 May for a lovely Mother's Day Afternoon. Adults $60, Children $48. Please RSVP by March 1 for this special price. To register, please contact Jenny Grebler, jengreb@hotmail.com.

The King David's School Friends' Association invites you to Strictly Ballroom: The Musical. Join us at the National Theatre, at 2pm on Sunday 13 May for a lovely Mother's Day Afternoon. Adults $60, Children $48. Please RSVP by March 1 for this special price. To register, please contact Jenny Grebler, jengreb@hotmail.com.

For the Third Year in a row, Kedem is presenting Art Connected, and event that showcases artists in a one day marketplace filled with life, energy, entertainment and information. For VIP breakfast tickets, entry tickets, sponsorship options or exhibiting as an artist please contact Rosi at the Kedem office on 9576 2277 or email rosi.kedem@outlook.com or Lynda on lynda.kedem@outlook.com With Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Erdi Group, Bet Olam, Besser& Co, Prushka Fast Debt Recovery, Roar Digital, Holy Funk, Delicate Days

For the Third Year in a row, Kedem is presenting Art Connected, and event that showcases artists in a one day marketplace filled with life, energy, entertainment and information. For VIP breakfast tickets, entry tickets, sponsorship options or exhibiting as an artist please contact Rosi at the Kedem office on 9576 2277 or email rosi.kedem@outlook.com or Lynda on lynda.kedem@outlook.com With Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Erdi Group, Bet Olam, Besser& Co, Prushka Fast Debt Recovery, Roar Digital, Holy Funk, Delicate Days