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The King David SchoolCo-curricular Information

The King David School Co-curricular Handbook

Introduction 3

Junior School 4Performing Arts 6Instrumental Music Program 6Ensembles 7Productions 7

Technology 9Maker Space 9MERIT 9

Sport 10Before School Sport 10After School Clinics 10House Sports 11Inter-school Sport Competition 12Snow Sports 12

Other Clubs & Activities 13Art/Drawing 13Board Games 13Chess Club 13Coding 13Israeli Movie Club 14Knitting Club 14Lego 14Nature ClubRock Band 14Slam Poetry, Debating & Stuff 14Story Time 14Shabbat Shira / Israeli Dancing 14Skipping 14

Senior School 15Performing Arts 17Instrumental Music Program 17Ensembles 18Productions 20

Science & Technology 22MERIT 22Science Club 22Science Home learning Club 22Science Enrichment 22

Sport 23House Sports 23Inter-School Sport Competition 23Before school Sport Training 26Fitness Club 26Fitness Club for Beginners 26Street Netball 26Great Victorian Bike Ride 27Snow Sports 27

Other Clubs & Activities 28Art 28Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 28Board Games 28Boker Israeli 28Building Bridges 28Debating (Senior) 28Debating (Middle Years) 28Film Club 28Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation 29Mindfulness 29Mindfulness/Mindful Art/Yoga 29Money Matters 29Morning Maths Boost 29Music Monday 29Philosophy Club 29Rappers (Reconciliation Action Planning People) 29Study Club 29VCE English Help Desk 29


IntroductionOptions & OpportunitiesKing David recognises it is our responsibility to educate the whole child. We have a very comprehensive co-curricular program that broadens students’ learning experience.

Our before and after school sports programs, lunch time activities, participation in inter-school sporting competitions and extensive performing arts programs offer students an avenue for self-expression.

These rich holistic learning opportunities available at The King David School provide a broad educational model that extends students to ensure that they develop habits that will see them enjoying a well-rounded life.

Marc Light Principal

Junior School


Summary of Junior School Co-curricular ActivitiesMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Before School

AFL (Years 3-5) 7.30am-8:30am

Swimming (Years 3-5) 7.30am-8.15am Harold Holt Swim Centre (Terms 1 & 4)

Basketball (Years 3-5) 7.30am-8.15am

Junior Percussion Ensemble 8.10am-8.40am

Junior Strings Ensemble 8.10am-8.40am

Junior Wind Ensemble 8.10am-8.40am

Soccer (Years 3-5) 7.30am-8.30am

Cricket (Years 3-5) 7.30am-8.30am

Lunch time Nature Club

Story Time

Slam Poetry, debating & stuff

Maker Space (Years 3-5)

Rock band

Skipping Club

Board Games/Global games

Hebrew Movie Club

Art/Drawing

Coding Club

Junior Choir

Knitting

Shabbat Shira/Israeli Dancing

Lego

After School

Tiny Tennis 3.45pm-4.45pm

Chess 3.35pm-4.35pm

Drama Time 3.50pm-4.30pm Kobritz Hall

Junior Guitar Ensemble 3.45pm-4.10pm Music Room

Soccerwise 3.35pm

FootyWise 3.35pm

Hoopwise 3.35pm- 4.35pm

MERIT Program (Years 3-5) 3.35pm-4.30pm Science Lab

Musical Theatre 3.35pm-4.30pm Kobritz Hall

See the Parent Portal under Resources - Co-Curricular for the updated schedule each term


Junior Performing ArtsStudents have an incredible range of performing arts opportunities at The King David School. The Instrumental Music Program covers most orchestral and contemporary instruments and our instrumental and vocal ensembles rehearse regularly throughout the year.The Performing Arts Program includes Concerts, Soirees and fully staged Productions. Classroom Music offers students the opportunity to experience a number of instruments. Following this program, students may choose to continue with private instrumental music lessons.

For inquiries: [email protected] (Laura Rickhuss) or [email protected] (Gordon Dorin)

Piano Recorder Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Viola Violin Voice

INSTRUMENTSBass Guitar Cello Clarinet Drums / Percussion Euphonium Flute Guitar Music Theory

How to EnrolThe Music Enrolment Form is located in the Parent Portal under Student Area.

Conditions of Enrolment for Music Lessons• For known appointments, 24 hours notice must be given

(dentist, specialist etc).

• If a child wakes up ill, notice must be provided to the music instructor by 8.30am on the day of the lesson, otherwise the lesson will be charged at the usual rate.

• If sufficient notice is provided, all attempts will be made to make-up the missed lesson at a later date.

• Lessons missed by staff or due to a clash between the lesson and another School commitment are made up or reimbursed at the end of every semester.

• Students in Prep to Year 5 will be collected from class at their appointed lesson time.

Instrumental Music LessonsThe KDS Instrumental Program is based on best-practice principles and is benchmarked against other leading Independent Schools. All students in the KDS Instrumental Program have regular performance opportunities. Prep students can commence lessons from Term 2. This allows time to settle in to the regular rhythm and routine of school. After their first year of lessons, all students in the Years 3 - VCE program can be members of our expertly run choirs and ensembles. Aside from the enormous intrinsic benefits of ensemble participation, instrumental and voice students have been shown to make powerful gains in areas such as self-regulatory skills, pro-social behaviours and cognition.

WHO CAN JOINAny student from Prep - Year 12

LESSONS32 lessons p.a., runs every term

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESSoirees & Concerts


EnsemblesIn order to establish fundamental reading and group-performance skills (e.g. tuning, co-ordination, balance, sight reading, rehearsal technique etc.), students receiving instrumental lessons at the School are encouraged to be involved in our ensemble program. Ensembles rehearse weekly and perform at school events including concerts, assemblies and school musicals.

Instrumental EnsemblesJunior WindsWHO CAN JOINYears 3-5 Membership of this group is open to all instrumental students, depending on student readiness.

REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday before School (8.10am - 8.40am)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAssemblies, Ensemble Soirees & Community Events

Junior StringsWHO CAN JOINYears 3-5 Membership of this group is open to all instrumental students, depending on student readiness.

REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday before school (8.10am - 8.40am)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAssemblies, Ensemble Soirees

Junior GuitarsWHO CAN JOINYears 3-5 Membership of this group is open to all instrumental students, depending on student readiness.

REHEARSAL TIMESTuesday after school (3.45pm - 4.10pm)


Junior PercussionWHO CAN JOINYears 3-5 Membership of this group is open to all instrumental students, depending on student readiness.

REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday before school (8.10am - 8.40am)


Vocal EnsemblesJunior ChoirWHO CAN JOINYears 3-5 All welcome. Students receiving voice lessons should attend.

REHEARSAL TIMESThursday lunch time

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAssemblies, Ensemble Soirees & Community Events

ProductionsParticipation in a musical or play is, for many students, the highlight of their school year. KDS prides itself on staging productions that are both challenging and engaging.

Prep - Year 2 ProductionWHO CAN JOINAll Prep - Year 2 students participate

Years 3 - 5 ProductionWHO CAN JOINAll Years 3 - 5 students participate


2020 Performance Dates All events held at Rebecca Magid Centre (RMC) unless stated otherwise

DATE EVENT WHO

March Tuesday 17 March & Wednesday 25 MarchMay/June Tuesday 19 May & Wednesday 10 JuneAugust Tuesday 25 August & Wednesday 26 AugustSeptember Wednesday 2 September & Thursday 3 SeptemberWednesday 16 SeptemberOctober/November Tuesday 27 October & Wednesday 25 NovemberMonday 30 NovemberAlexander Theatre Monash University

Music Soiree

Music Soiree

Music Soiree

ProductionSpring Concert

Music SoireeMusical

Prep - Year 5

Prep - Year 5

Prep - Year 5

Years 3-5Years 3-12

Prep - Year 5Prep - Year 2

All of our Years 3 to 5 students perform in the annual drama production.In the recent Made in Australia production, students were highly engaged and convincingly portrayed a range of narratives that shape our culture. Year 3 students studied Indigenous culture in the classroom and brought two Dreamtime stories to life in magnificent fashion, replete with wonderfully creative puppets.

Highlights Performing Arts

Inspired by Dorothy McKellar’s poem, My Country, Year 4 students researched modern Australian poetry and performed their interpretation. Students created artwork to express the poems and these were majestically projected as a backdrop. The Gold Rush and the rise of the bushrangers was the focus of Year 5 students’ learning and they scripted their performance based on Tom Champion’s book, Cindy-Ella. Their performances were enhanced by authentic bush instruments they created.

After School Clinic: Drama TimeWHO/WHEN:TuesdaySenior Kinder 3.00pm- 3.45pmPrep - Year 2 3.50pm - 4.30pmYears 3 - 5 3.50pm - 4.30pm

WHERE:Kobritz Hall

DESCRIPTION:Students explore drama skills with fun activities that stretch their imagination and creativity.

After School Clinic: Musical TheatreWHO/WHEN:ThursdaySenior Kinder 3.15pm- 3.45pmPrep - Year 5 3.35pm - 4.30pm

WHERE:Kobritz Hall

DESCRIPTION:This clinic is run by an external provider at an extra cost to families which is paid directly to the provider. Information on how to register is available on the Parent Portal in the Document Centre.


Science & Technology

Maker SpaceWHO:Years 3-5

WHEN:Tuesday lunch time

WHERE:Science Lab

DESCRIPTION:Students use a wide range of materials to build various items. They learn a great deal about engineering in the process. Students can build items such as models of houses, bridges, vehicles and aircraft.

MERITWHO:Years 3-5

WHEN:Thursday 3:35pm - 4:30pm

WHERE:Science Lab / Art Room

CAPACITY:Maximum of 18 students. Parents must sign up students via the form on the Parent Portal.

DESCRIPTION:Term 1 program will commence during Week 3 - Thursday 21 February 2019.The MERIT program (Making, Engineering, Robotics and Information Technology) is a co-curricular program that encourages curious and creative learning through a broad range of practical learning experiences. The Junior MERIT program activities are a combination of usually 2-3 (structured) learning activities for students as well as free-choice for students. Activities are centred around one of 3 levels: observer (watch and learn), tinkerer (pull down/build up/try something new) and creator (design and build). Some of our past activities have included:

• Art: pendulum painting, plaster, play-dough, wood art.

• Festivals: creation of wooden dreidels• Robotics challenges with programming and engineering

challenges.• Electronics and simple circuits: light up cards and making a

game controller using conductive materials. • Materials and properties of materials: cardboard

constructions, make a maze or a game, marble run activities, balanced, unbalanced and counter-balancing materials, magnets.

• Making: creating a hovercraft, spaghetti tower, paper cup catapult, sound spinners and loom band construction.


Sport

Before School SportWHO:Years 3-5

WHEN:Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8:30am

WHERE:Front Playspace/Sports Hall/Harold Holt Swimming Centre

DESCRIPTION:A wide range of before school clinics is offered in various sports. The sports change throughout the year and are run by KDS coaches.

SWIMMINGIn Term 1 & Term 4, swimming is offered. Students are to be dropped off at Harold Holt Swim Centre and handed over to a KDS swim coach. The KDS bus returns students to school in time for Homeroom.

To sign your child up to a before school clinic, please go to the Parent Portal. Please note there is no extra charge associated with Before School Sport Training.

After School ClinicsA range of after school clinics is offered by various providers throughout the year. New clinics are on offer from time to time. These are operated at school and are run by external providers at an extra cost to families which is paid directly to the providers. Information on how to register is available on the Parent Portal in the Document Centre.

Monday Start FinishTiny TennisSenior KinderPrep-Year 5Chess (philosophy room)Prep-Year 5

3.15pm3.45pm

3.35pm

3.45pm4.45pm

4.35pm

Wednesday Start FinishSoccerWiseSenior KinderPrep-Year 5

3.15pm3.35pm

3.45pm4.35pm

Thursday Start FinishFootyWise *running under SportWise programSenior KinderPrep-Year 5

HoopWise *running under SportWise programSenior KinderPrep-Year 5

3.15pm3.35pm

3.15pm3.35pm

3.45pm4.35pm

3.45pm4.35pm


2020 Key DatesDATE EVENT YEAR LEVEL

MAYTuesday 26 May KDS Inter-house Swimming Gala Years 3 - 5

NOVEMBERMonday 2 November KDS Inter-house Athletics Carnival Prep -Year 5

House SportsAll students are allocated to one of four Houses: Arava (yellow), Galil (green), Kinneret (blue), Negev (red). Siblings are alocated to the same House. Inter-House competitions are organised during the year for swimming, athletics and other sporting and cultural activities.

Arava Galil

Kinneret Negev


Inter-school Sport CompetitionAll students in Years 5 and 6 compete in the weekly program of training and competition for the Balaclava District inter-school sport.

Balaclava District Sports

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Basketball

Cricket

Hockey

Softball

Volleystar

AFL

Netball

Soccer

Tee-ball

Athletics Handball

Sofcrosse

Touch Rugby

Rounders

Team Selections At the start of each term, students select which sport they would like to join. If there are more students than required in a particular sport, then try outs will occur. The top performing students will then be selected for the teams and remaining students will be redirected to other sports that require more participants.

Inter-school Special Sporting EventsThere are also special team selections for students in Years 4-6 for the following inter-school sporting carnivals:Term 1: Swimming Term 2: Cross Country Running Term 3: AthleticsBefore school training occurs for each of these teams prior to the inter-school carnivals.

Snow SportsWHO:Prep-Year 5

DESCRIPTION:The King David School provides opportunities for students to compete in Snow Sports. Each year the School participates in the ABL Jewish Inter-school Snow Sports competition at Mt Buller.


Other Clubs & ActivitiesClubs offer our students opportunities to explore a range of activities and supports their development of specific skills. They also provides a space for like-minded children across multiple year levels to connect and build relationships.We encourage all students to participate in a range of co-curricular opportunities to enhance their educational and social experience at school.

Art/DrawingWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:This is a lunchtime club where students can come and do one of the following:

• Free drawing using your imagination.• Step-by-step drawing using the ‘how to draw’ books.• Draw with me, drawing what the teacher draws on the

whiteboard one line at a time. • Draw with the video, following instructions on a

drawing video.

Board GamesWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:Board games/global games - Are you a chess master? Do you have nimble hands for pick up sticks? Are you a Scrabble word maestro? Do you have a vision of your future for the Game of Life? Do you just love playing games? If you do, then the Board Games/Global Games lunchtime club is for you!

Chess ClubWHO:Prep - Year 5

DESCRIPTION:Students learn the strategy of chess under the guidance of a chess teacher. They develop their skills as they play a range of games with their peers.

CodingWHO:Years 2 - 5

DESCRIPTION:

At the junior school we have a Thursday lunch time coding club. The coding club is an opportunity for students to go beyond regular classroom lessons and code with various coding applications like Codespark, LightBot, Scratch Python and Python Turtle. In term 3 on Tuesdays we will have three teams training to compete in the International Lego League Junior competition. They will be learning engineering principles like gears and the use of levers as well as using coding to create projects on a civil engineering theme called Boomtown Build


Israeli Movie ClubWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:In the Israeli Movie Club, students are invited to practice their language skills while enjoying watching the latest movies in Hebrew. Sometimes we might even have a little surprise to nosh during this time.

Knitting ClubWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:Knitting club is a time for students to design and create in a calming environment. This is a great activity for the development of fine motor skills and spatial recognition.

LegoWHO:Prep-Year 5

DESCRIPTION:LEGO club is where students will use their imagination to construct designs and solve problems while developing their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. This hands-on resource is also used as a great stepping stone towards the world of robotics and engineering!

Nature ClubWHO:Years 3-5

DESCRIPTION:For students who love the outdoors and getting their hands dirty. Our hands-on exploration will allow them to develop their love of lifecycles, sustainability, and the environment.

Rock BandWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:Rock band is an opportunity for students to appreciate one of the greatest forms of music. Rock’n’Roll! They will also have an opportunity to create music spontaneously and collaboratively.

Slam Poetry, Debating & StuffWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:This club is for developing the confidence and techniques required to engage and sustain the interest of an audience. Through scenarios, gameplay and improvisation children will develop their speaking, listening and oral skills.

Story TimeWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:At storytime, students are introduced to various genres. Books are presented very theatrically and students have an opportunity to relax and join a wonderful world of fantasy.

Shabbat Shira / Israeli DancingWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:This is an extra opportunity to get ready for Shabbat with games, songs, dancing, arts and crafts. It is a really joyous time conducted by our Jewish Experiential Educators.

SkippingWHO:Prep -Year 5

DESCRIPTION:Skipping Club allows students the opportunity to improve their fitness, learn some tricks and have fun. There is the opportunity for both individual skill development and skipping as part of a group using our extra-long rope. Classic skipping rhymes such as ‘Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear” and “I Like Coffee” are introduced to the students who discover the joys of coordinating their jumps whilst singing and performing certain actions.

Senior School


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYBefore School

Fitness Club (Years 8-12) 7.30am-8.30am Gym RMC

VCE English Help Desk (Year 12) 7.45am-8.30 S1.16

Flag Football 7.30am-8.30am Campus Pitch


Mindfulness S1.11

Morning Maths Boost (Year 6) 7:45am - 8:30am S1.05

VCE English Help Desk (Year 11) 7.45am-8.30am S1.16



Fitness Club for Beginners (Years 8-12) 8.00am-8.30am Gym RMC

Senior Guitar Ensemble 8.00am-8.35am RMC

Basketball 7.30am-8.30am Outside basketball court

Boker Israeli (Years 6-12) Fridays monthly: 8.00am-8.30am Multi-purpose Hall

Lunch time

Art (Years 6 -12) RMC

Chess Club (Years 6-12) Library

DAV inter-school debating (Years 9 -12) SG.11

Fitness Club (Years 8-12) Gym RMC

MERIT program (Years 6-12) MG.17

Mindfulness/Mindful Art/Yoga (Years 6-8) SG.13

Music Mondays (Years 6 & 7) Rear of Mansion


Mindfulness S1.11

Philosophy Club (Years 9-12) SG.10

Rappers (Reconcilliation Action Planning People) (Years 6 -12) S1.12

Street Netball (Years 6-12) RMC

Aurecon Bridge Building Competition (Year 9) MG.01 or MG.02

Board Games Club (Years 6-12) M1.04

Debating (Years 7-8) M1.02


Science Club (Years 6 & 7) MG.01

Film (Years 6 -12) Multi-purpose Hall


Money Matters (Years 9-12) S2.14

Nana - Jewish Music Ensemble RMC

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons with student Dungeon Masters (Years 6-12) S1.07

Aurecon Bridge Building Competition (Year 9) MG.01 or MG.02

Debating (Years 7-8) M1.02



After School

Fitness Club (Years 8-12) 3.45pm-4.30pm Gym RMC

Musical Rehearsals Terms 1&2: Yrs 9 -12Terms 2&3: Yrs 6-8 RMC


Mindfulness S1.11

Musical Rehearsals Terms 1&2: Yrs 9 -12Terms 2&3: Yrs 6-8 RMC

Senior Percussion 3.45pm-4.45pm RMC

Senior Winds 3.45pm-4.45pm RMC

Senior Strings 3.45pm-4.45pm RMC

Choir (Years 6-8) 3.45pm-4.15pm RMC

Choir (Years 9-12) 3.45pm-4.45pm RMC


Study Club (Years 6-12) 3.45pm-4.30pm S1.06

Summary of Senior School Co-curricular Activities

See the Parent Portal under Resources - Co-Curricular for the updated schedule each term

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Senior Performing ArtsStudents have an incredible range of performing arts opportunities at The King David School. The Instrumental Music Program covers most orchestral and contemporary instruments and our instrumental and vocal ensembles rehearse regularly throughout the year.The Performing Arts Program includes Concerts, Soirees and fully staged Productions. Music is also a highlight of the end of year Presentation Evening. Classroom programs in music and drama are provided up to VCE level, and many of our graduates have gone on to tertiary study and careers in the performing arts.

For inquiries:[email protected] (Laura Rickhuss) [email protected] (Gordon Dorin)

Instrumental Music LessonsThe KDS Instrumental Program is based on best-practice principles and is benchmarked against other leading Independent Schools. All students in the KDS Instrumental Program regularly perform in public. After their first year of lessons, all students in the Years 4 - VCE program can be members of our expertly run choirs and ensembles. Aside from the enormous intrinsic benefits of ensemble participation, instrumental and voice students have been shown to make powerful gains in areas such as self-regulatory skills, pro-social behaviours and cognition.

WHO CAN JOINAny student from Prep - Year 12

LESSONS32 lessons p.a., runs every term

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

How to EnrolThe Music Enrolment Form is located in the Parent Portal under Student Area.

Conditions of Enrolment for Music Lessons• For Years 6 -12 students a condition of receiving

instrumental/voice lessons at The King David School is weekly involvement in an ensemble after their first year of lessons.

• For known appointments, 24 hours notice must be given (dentist, specialist etc).

• If a child wakes up ill, notice must be provided to the music instructor by 8.30am on the day of the lesson, otherwise the lesson will be charged at the usual rate.

• If sufficient notice is provided, all attempts will be made to make-up the missed lesson at a later date. Lessons missed by staff or due to a clash between the lesson and another School commitment are made up or reimbursed at the end of every semester.

• Students in Years 6-12 are expected to make their own way to the lesson (or to the Orrong Rd gate for collection).

Soirees & Concerts

INSTRUMENTSBass Guitar Cello Clarinet Drums / Percussion Euphonium Flute Guitar Music Theory Piano Recorder

Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Viola Violin Voice


EnsemblesIn order to establish fundamental reading and group-performance skills (e.g. tuning, co-ordination, balance, sight reading, rehearsal technique etc.), it is compulsory for all students in Years 6-12 who are in their second year or beyond of receiving instrumental lessons at the School to be involved in our ensemble program. Ensembles rehearse weekly and perform at school events including concerts, assemblies and school musicals. Music students take pride in their School and respect its educational programs and reputation.

Nana - Jewish Music EnsembleWHO CAN JOINEntry by AUDITION or INVITATION Years 6 -12

REHEARSAL TIMESThursday lunch time (1.00pm - 1.30pm)


Senior PercussionWHO CAN JOINAll Senior wind students MUST attend unless in their first year of lessons.Any Senior percussion student (learning outside) should join (non-auditioned).REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday after school (3.45pm - 4:45pm)


Senior WindsWHO CAN JOINAll Senior wind students MUST attend unless in their first year of lessons.Any Senior wind student (learning outside) should join (non-auditioned).REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday after school (3.45pm - 4:45pm)


Senior StringsWHO CAN JOINAll Senior string students MUST attend unless in their first year of lessons.Any Senior string student (learning outside) may join (non-auditioned).REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday after school (3.45pm - 4:45pm)


Senior GuitarsWHO CAN JOINAll Senior guitar students MUST attend unless in their first year of lessons.Any Senior guitar student (learning outside) should join (non-auditioned).REHEARSAL TIMESThursday before school (8.00am - 8.35am)



OrchestraThe Senior Orchestra is our flagship instrumental ensemble, and takes a leading role at major school events. It presents a broad range of repertoire from art music, musical theatre and contemporary works including original compositions. The Orchestra is run by a team of instrumental instructors, allowing the group to function as a both large ensemble and a tutorial opportunity for our top players.

WHO CAN JOINEntry by AUDITION or INVITATION Years 6 -12

REHEARSAL TIMESWednesday after school in the lead up to performances

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSYears 9 -12 Musical, Years 6-8 Musical & Presentation Evening

Vocal EnsemblesSenior ChoirsThe Senior choirs are flagship groups, and specialise in multi-part choral singing that takes in a wide range of styles and eras. This group is run by a team of experienced choral educators.

WHO CAN JOINAll Years 6 -12 voice students MUST attend unless in their first year of lessons. Any Years 6 -12 student may attend (non-auditioned).REHEARSAL TIMESYears 6 - 8: Thursday after school (3.45pm - 4.15pm)Years 9 - 12: Thursday after school (3.45pm - 4.45pm)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSAssemblies, Ensemble Soirees & Presentation Evening


ProductionsParticipation in a musical or play is, for many students, the highlight of their school year. KDS prides itself on staging productions that are both challenging and engaging.

Years 6 - 8 MusicalWHO CAN JOINAny Year 6-8 student may participateLead roles are auditioned * (see AUDITION CONDITIONS)Chorus roles non-auditioned

Senior Musical (Years 9 - 12)WHO CAN JOINAny Years 9 -12 student may participateLead roles are auditioned * (see AUDITION CONDITIONS)Chorus roles non-auditioned

The School’s annual Spring Concert is a feast for the senses. All music students, from Years 3- 12 have the opportunity to showcase their talents in choral and instrumental ensembles. Each year VCE students have the opportunity to perform their solo work, serving as inspiration to our younger music students.

Highlights Performing Arts


Audition Conditions1. Roles are determined by the panel: Head of Theatre and Productions, Head of Music, relevant HOS or delegate, other

performing arts staff member(s). The panel considers the following factors: (a) Ability (b) Suitability (c) Participation2. The opportunity to audition is subject to the following conditions (to be acknowledged by parents via the Parent Portal,

prior to the audition): (a) No photographs, videos, costuming or other supporting material to be submitted as part of the audition (b) Attendance of at least 80% of rehearsals (c) Attendance of 100% of Dress Rehearsals (e.g. 3 Sundays, 2 Wednesdays before a show) (d) The casting decisions of the panel are final and not open to negotiation (e) The casting decisions are confidential (f) The audition process may involve call backs in order to finalise casting

2020 Performance DatesAll events held at Rebecca Magid Centre (RMC)

DATE EVENT WHO

MARCH

Monday 30 MarchTuesday 31 March

Music SoireeMusic Soiree

Voice, Wind, String & Guitar StudentsPiano & Percussion Students

MAYTuesday 19 MayWednesday 20 MayThursday 21 MayMonday 25 May - Wednesday 27 May

Assessment SoireeAssessment SoireeAssessment SoireeTheatre Studies Production

Years 6 & 8Years 9 -12Year 7VCE

JUNETuesday 23 June - Thursday 25 June Musical Years 9 - 12 Cast & Orchestra

AUGUST / SEPTEMBERMonday 31 AugustTuesday 1 SeptemberSunday 13 Sept & Monday 14 SeptWednesday 16 September

Music SoireeMusic SoireeMusicalSpring Concert

Voice, Wind, String & Guitar StudentsPiano & Percussion StudentsYears 6 - 8 Cast & OrchestraYears 3-12

OCTOBERThursday 22 OctoberTuesday 27 OctoberWednesday 28 OctoberThursday 29 October

Creative Arts EveningAssessment SoireeAssessment SoireeAssessment Soiree

Years 9 -12Years 6 & 8Years 9 -11Year 7

DECEMBERWednesday 9 December Presentation Evening Orchestra & Senior Choir


Science & Technology

MERITWHO:Years 6-12

WHEN:Monday, Wednesday & Friday lunch time

WHERE:Technology Centre - MG.17 & workshop

DESCRIPTION:The MERIT program (Making, Engineering, Robotics and Information Technology) is a co-curricular program that encourages curious and creative learning through a broad range of practical learning experiences. The Senior MERIT program activities are a combination of usually 2-3 (structured) learning activities for students as well as free-choice for students. Activities are centred around one of 3 levels: observer (watch and learn), tinkerer (pull down/build up/try something new) and creator (design and build). Some of our past activities have included:

• Art: pendulum painting, plaster, wood art• Festivals: creation of wooden dreidels• Robotics challenges with programming and engineering

challenges• Electronics and simple circuits: light up cards and making

a game controller using conductive materials. • Materials and properties of materials: cardboard

constructions, make a maze or a game, marble run activities, balanced, unbalanced and counter-balancing materials, magnets

• Making: creating a hovercraft, spaghetti tower, paper cup catapult and sound spinners

Science ClubWHO:Years 6 & 7

WHEN:Wednesday lunch time

WHERE:MG.01

DESCRIPTION:The Science Club has a theme each term. The theme in Term 1 is “Life Sciences - making the invisible...visible”.

Science EnrichmentThroughout the year there are a number of opportunitites for students to extend their love of Science.TERM 1• Science immersion biological research at GTAC:Years 9-11• Forensics at the Police Museum - Year 7

TERM 2• Big Science Competition Years 7-12• GTAC special events - Year 10

TERM 3:• Aurecon Bridge Building Challenge - Years 8 & 9• IMPACT7 event - VCE Science students• ‘It takes a spark” STEM Girls Conference - Years 6-9

TERM 4:• GTAC special events - Years 6, 7 & 10


Sport

House SportsAll students are allocated to one of four Houses: Arava (yellow), Galil (green), Kinneret (blue), Negev (red). Siblings are alocated to the same House. Inter-House competitions are organised during the year for swimming, athletics and other sporting and cultural activities.

2020 Key Sporting DatesDATE EVENT YEAR LEVEL

FEBRUARYThursday 6 February KDS Inter-house

Swimming GalaYears 6-12

MARCHThursday 19 March KDS Inter-house

Athletics GalaYears 6-12

Inter-school Sport CompetitionAll students are encouraged to participate in inter-school sports. Students in Year 6 compete together with Year 5 students in the Balaclava District competition. Students in Years 7-12 compete in the Eastern Independent Schools Melbourne (EISM) competition.Years 5 & 6: Friday morning Year 7: Monday afternoon; Years 8 & 9: Thursday afternoon Years 10-12: Wednesday afternoon.

Team Selections At the start of each term, students select which sport they would like to join. If there are more students than required in a particular sport, then try outs will occur. The top performing students will then be selected for the teams and remaining students will be redirected to other sports that require more participants.Recreation activities are offered to students who are not selected to play in the inter-school representative teams. Once students have been selected in a sport they must commit to the team and to training sessions as arranged by their coach.

UniformFull sports uniform is to be worn on each day PE or Sport is timetabled, and when competing in inter-school competitions. Refer to the Parent Portal for sports uniform requirements.Some sports require knee high sports socks to be worn during competition such as: AFL, Soccer and Hockey. These socks can be purchased for $5 a pair. Mouth guards are compulsory for Hockey and AFL and can also be purchased for $5. These items are available for purchase from the front office.The following items will be given to students during the year for competition and must be returned back to the Sports Department once the competition is over.AFL: Jumpers; Basketball: Singlets; Netball: Skirts; Swimming: Caps (individual use, not returned)

Arava Galil

Kinneret Negev


Balaclava District Sports (Years 5 & 6)


Basketball

Cricket

Hockey

Softball

Volleystar

AFL

Netball

Soccer

Tee-ball

Athletics Handball

Sofcrosse

Touch Rugby

Rounders

EISM (Years 7-12 Boys)


Athletics (Years 7-9)

Golf (Years 8 & 9)

Swimming (Years 7-12)

Tennis (Years 10-12)

Volleyball (Years 10-12)

Basketball (Years 8-12)

Hockey (Year 7)

Soccer (Years 8 & 9)

Table Tennis (Years 8-12)

Tennis (Year 7)

AFL (Year 7)


Cross Country (Years 7-9)



Volleyball (Year 7)

Basketball (Year 7)

Golf (Years 10-12)

Hockey (Years 8 & 9)

Soccer (Year 7)

Tennis (Years 8 & 9)

Volleyball (Years 8 & 9)

EISM (Years 7-12 Girls)


Athletics (Years 7-9)

Golf (Years 8 & 9)

Swimming (Years 7-12)

Tennis (Years 10-12)



Netball (Years 8-12)

Soccer (Year 7)


Basketball (Years 8 & 9)

Cross Country (Years 7-9)

Hockey (Year 7)

Netball (Years 7-12)



Golf (Years 10-12)


Table Tennis (Year 7)

Tennis (Years 7-9)



2020 Key Sporting DatesDATE EVENT YEAR LEVEL

FEBRUARYFriday 21 February BDPSSA Swimming Carnival Years 4-6MARCHThursday 12 March Friday 20 March

EISM Swimming CarnivalBDPSSA Summer Round Robin

Years 7-12Years 5 & 6

APRILMonday 27 AprilThursday 30 May

EISM Athletics CarnivalBDPSSA Cross Country

Years 7-12Years 4-6

JUNEWednesday 10 June BDPSSA Winter Round Robin Years 5 & 6AUGUSTFriday 21 August BDPSSA Athletics Carnival Years 4-6SEPTEMBERWednesday 9 September EISM Cross Country Years 7-12


Before School Sport TrainingWHO:Years 6-12

WHEN:Tuesdays & Fridays: 7.30am - 8.30am

WHERE:Rear grounds of Senior School

DESCRIPTION:Our coaches provide sports training before School. The sports change each term. Please refer to the Parent Portal for current sports on offer.

Fitness ClubWHO:Years 8-12

WHEN:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Before School: 7.30am-8.30amLunch time: 1.05pm-1.45pm After School: 3.45pm-4.30pm

Friday lunch time only

WHERE:Gym

DESCRIPTION:Personal Training with the School Fitness Coach in the Gym.

Over the last few years, our Senior Basketball Teams have performed extremely well in the EISM championships winning Grand Finals and adding trophies to the School’s trophy cabinet! Competing against strong teams, our students, show grit, determination and great sportsmanship throughout each season.

Highlights Sport

Fitness Club for BeginnersWHO:Years 8-12

WHEN:Thursday 8.00am -8.30am

WHERE:Gym

DESCRIPTION:The students will learn how to use the gym equipment safely and be shown various ways to challenge themselves.

Street NetballWHO:Years 6-12

WHEN:Tuesday lunch time

WHERE: RMC

DESCRIPTION:Come to the Multipurpose Hall for a fun street netball game.


Great Victorian Bike RideWHO:Years 6 -9 (optional)

WHEN:22 November - 1 December

DESCRIPTION:Each year The King David School enters a team into the Great Victorian Bike Ride.Training is held in Semester 2 on several Sundays prior to the event.

Snow SportsWHO:Years 6-12

WHEN:29-30 July

DESCRIPTION:The King David School provides opportunities for students to compete in Snow Sports. Each year the school participates in the ABL Jewish Inter-school Snow Sports competition at Mt Buller.


Other Clubs & Activities

ArtWHO:Years 6 -12

DESCRIPTION:Students can work on their own art projects.All materials are provided.

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons with Student Dungeon MastersWHO:Years 6 -12

DESCRIPTION:Roll the dice and get the monsters!

Board GamesWHO:Years 6 -12

DESCRIPTION:Students can attend and play a number of different board games, all of which require thinking and strategy. Games that could be used include Articulate, Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, Risk, Blokus, Monopoly and Cluedo.

Boker IsraeliWHO:Years 6-12

DESCRIPTION:Connection to Israeli culture through food, music and games. The aim is to engage a range of students in Hebrew and Israeli culture through experiential activities. We also hope that in the future, students will drive this club by creating and delivering the content.

Building BridgesWHO:Year 10

DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges is an inter-faith based programme where students meet regularly to discuss similarities and differences of their respective religions. The idea is to foster understanding and tolerance between the students.

Chess ClubWHO:Years 6 -12

DESCRIPTION:

In Chess Club students will learn the game or further develop their chess skills in a social and fun environment.

Debating (Senior)WHO:Years 9-12

DESCRIPTION:Training in teams will take place to prepare for five evening interschool debates.Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the UN Evatt Competition (mock security council) in August.

Debating (Middle Years)WHO:Years 7 & 8DESCRIPTION:

Students will learn the fundamental skills of debating, watch an exhibition debate and participate in three inter-school competition rounds.

Film ClubWHO:Years 6-12

DESCRIPTION:Each week we will be watching a film ranging from the latest Pixar movie to old Hollywood classics. The first ten through the door get a free bag of popcorn.


Lord Mayor’s Charitable FoundationWHO:Year 11

DESCRIPTION:The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is a charity based programme funded by the Lord Mayor now in its 95th year. Our students are assigned three charities and after visiting each one, decide what proportion of funds will be allocated to each one.

MindfulnessWHO:Years 6-12

DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness based stress reduction for school and everyday life. Support with how to develop your own mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness/Mindful Art/YogaWHO:Years 6-8

DESCRIPTION:Activities will be run according to the needs and requests of the students.Sessions could involve guided visualisations and other mindful activities, gentle yoga movement and various mindful art activities.

Money MattersWHO:Years 9-12

DESCRIPTION:Topics discussed include personal financing / investments and budgeting.

Morning Maths BoostWHO:Year 6

DESCRIPTION:This offers an opportunity to strengthen foundation Maths skills and consolidate classroom numeracy learning. It also targets students who need an extra boost in numeracy skills.

Music MondaysWHO:Years 6 & 7

DESCRIPTION:Manhigim - playing music that has been chosen by all students.

Philosophy ClubWHO:Years 9-12

DESCRIPTION:It is a chance for students to come together and share opinions and ideas around Philosophical concepts and theories, in a Community of Inquiry.

Rappers (Reconciliation Action Planning People)WHO:Years 6 -12

DESCRIPTION:A variety of activities aimed at increasing understanding of indigenous matters.

Study ClubWHO:Years 6-12

DESCRIPTION:Assistance will be provided with general homework, study and organisational support.

VCE English Help DeskWHO:Years 11 & 12

DESCRIPTION:Assistance will be provided with English

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