Our 60th Birthday went off with great success. From the morning function for the alumni of our school held in the Primary School Hub to the Assembly with the address by Mr Jeffrey Wolf in the recently-renovated High School Hall. A wonderful carnival was provided for the students with a variety of activities and a market of many, many stalls selling food items, jewelry, basket ware, clothing and much more. The variety was endless. Many took part in the Colour Run and ended up at the finish line covered from head to toe is a range of different colored powders.
My grateful thanks go to all involved in arranging this wonderful celebration. A special mention to the PTA Committees of the different schools as well as Mrs Nirvana Rogers for their tireless efforts.
In closing, Mazal tov to Galya Gruskin for being selected to play for the under 15A Gauteng Touch Rugby team.
Shabbat Shalom ANDREW BAKER
HEBREW / JUDAICA
ISRAEL QUIZ
The Final round of The Israel Quiz will take place on Sunday 29 September at 18:00 at Beyachad.
Be’Hazlacha, good luck for the Final Round. Please come and support your friends this Sunday!
Shabbat Shalom
Mrs. H. Ben Moshe
FROM THE RABBI
PARASHAT NITZAVIM-VAYEALECH
Candle Lighting: 17:48
Shabbat Ends: 18:38
The two parshiyot we read this Shabbat are always read in close proximity to Rosh Hashanah.
The Parasha alludes to a very important concept, known as “shtikah K’hodaah”, silence is as acceptance. When a person sees a wrong, when we see an injustice, we have a responsibility to speak out and remind society of a higher calling. The covenant of mutual responsibility must be engraved upon all our hearts.
We may not turn a blind eye and act with indifference when individuals or groups within society perpetrate evil.
Shabbat Shalom RABBI RABINOWITZ
ELLUL PROGRAMME
On Thursday we had our fourth Ellul break event. We were joined by the DIJE’s very own Helena Unterslak for Cupcakes and Conversation. Helena spoke about how Ellul is a time to upgrade ourselves and work on being the best version of ourselves. Over 35 students came to join this event and the discussion was very inspirational. We have one more Elul event next week, so remember to come so you can be entered into the raffle to win awesome prizes!
Mrs K Munnell
SPORT FIXTURES
Day Activity and Time
SOCCER
Monday 30 September Cricket Practice 15:00-16:30 Tennis Practice 15:00-16:30
Girls’Touch Rugby Practice 15:00-16:30
Tuesday 01 October Running Club 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Rugby 07:15-08:30
Grade 8&9 Netball 07:15-08:30
Girls’ Tennis Match vs King David Linksfield @ King David Linksfield 14:00-16:30
Wednesday 02 October Erev Rosh Hashana - No Sport.
Thursday 03 October No School - Rosh Hashana
Friday 04 October No School - Rosh Hashana
60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
MATRIC DANCE
MATRIC DANCE
SAPS MEMORIAL SERVICE
We had the privilege of attending the SAPS memorial service on the 8th of September to commemorate those who have lost their lives serving our beloved country and protecting our people. We witnessed and were a part of a meaningful service that honoured fallen heroes. High ranking officials such as the Provincial Commissioner were in attendance, as well as family members of the fallen and students of local high schools. This memorial entailed the release of doves to symbolise the freedom and hope for our nation. It was a meaningful day that truly impacted us and highlighted the need to be thankful for our amazing police.
The TLC (Tender Love and Care) Fund is our way of supporting children who can't afford basic school necessities, ensuring that every student has the tools they need to thrive. In our newest initiative, we held a raffle and with the some of the proceeds we're providing 10 students with stationery packs, including pens, pencils, highlighters, a pencil case, and three books. By offering these supplies, we aim to bridge the gap in education inequality, empowering students to focus on their learning without the stress of lacking essential materials. We want to thank Capmor Stationery & Gifts for donating some of the stationery.
Jamie Maron and Nadine Gomer
GRADE 9 JUNIOR GEOGRAPHY OLYMPIAD
The Grade 9s took part in the online South African Junior Geography Olympiad. They used their devices to answer a series of multiplechoice questions which were source-based. Well done to all for taking part and doing their best!
Mrs M Nel
King David High School Victory Park Issue 26: 27/09/2024
SOCCER
HERITAGE DAY
This year, King David Victory Park celebrated Heritage Day early on Friday 20 September with a delicious South African Braai cooked by part of the Grade 11 students. We had an engaging workshop where each group was led by an SRC member where students actively discussed their heritages and the value of heritage day to them. Overall, Heritage Day was a celebration of our diverse as well as interconnected Jewish and South African identities in true Victory Park style.
Ella Boolkin
BEST INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER
The KDVP prestigious internal competition was held, and the Best Individual Senior Speaker event was very successful. Congratulations to all the participants and thanks must go to our wonderful chairperson, Jenna Hodes who gave of her time to host the event. The adjudicator was very impressed with the high standard of both prepared and impromptu speaking at the school. It was a privilege to listen to all the diverse and interesting speeches. The 9 participants were Zara Abrahamson, Sam Kramer, Zara Weiner, Raquel Meyerowitz, Aidan Goralsky, Christian Lees, Alexa Abrahamsohn, Liana Wes and Meah Radford. These are the results: Best Senior Speaker: Christian Lees and Best impromptu: Zara Abramsohn
Mrs H Seligman
ISIZULU MATRIC SETWORK
On Wednesday, 25 September, KDVP hosted over 250 matric isiZulu students to watch a productionoftheMatricSetwork‘Iqonde Kuphi Le Ndlela?’. The performance was excellent and it was very exciting to see the script brought to life. Between the humor and drama, we were extremely invested in the story. It was a beneficial experience and it definitely helped deepen our understanding and appreciation of the play. We are all very grateful to MaMota for making it happen!
Liana Wes
DAY
SECURITY SCHEDULE
Morning Shift
DAILY: 07:00 to 07:50
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Parents of Talia Kamener GR 11I
Parents of Layla Yutar GR 11V
TUESDAY 01 OCTOBER Parents of Rachel Kaplan GR 11I
Parents of Micaela Yutar GR 11I
WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBER Parents of Kira Katz GR 11V
Parents of Romi Zidel GR 11V
MONDAY 07 OCTOBER Parents of Asher Katzew GR 11I
Parents of Sienna Duek GR 10C
TUESDAY 08 OCTOBER Parents of Aryeh Alsfine GR 10V
Parents of Saul Ephron GR 10C
WEDNESDAY 09 OCTOBER Parents of Dylan Berz GR 10C
Parents of Jacob Feigenbaum GR 10C
THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER Parents of Hannah-Rose Blacher GR 10I
Parents of Jenna Frank GR 10C
FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER Parents of Rachaela Blou GR 10C
Parents of Georgia Freed GR 10C
MONDAY 14 OCTOBER Parents of Sierra Butkow GR 10I
Parents of Ryan Freiman GR 10C
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER Parents of Jessie Du Preez GR 10V
Parents of Aryel Furman GR 10I
We invite you to join us at October 7 Square in the Great Park Forest on October 6th from 12pm-6pm and October 7th from 8am-3pm.
The square will feature powerful installations created by our communal organisations.
Bring a yahrzeit candle, a memorial stone, a special note, and your family and friends to this solemn memorial space.
The official community commemoration organised by the SAZF will follow on the 7 Oct at 6pm at a different venue (see SAZF communication for details). Gates open at 4:30pm.
For more information or to book a guided tour, email 7octsquare@gmail.com #October7 #SARemembers
