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Theodore Hertzl wrote Im Tirtzu – eyn zo agada, If you will it, it is no dream. Or more accurately – if you will it, it is no fantasy.
Our beautiful school was founded on a dream. Dreaming has a place, but the King David founders knew that while the School was born from “dreams and a vision”, it takes hard work, dedication and strong values to achieve the wonderful thriving school that we are blessed with today.
Our goal at The King David School is to provide the best possible opportunities to support our students as they pursue their individual passions and aspirations. Our ambitious 3-Stage Masterplan addresses the gaps in opportunities and experiences needed to be filled to ensure that our students have the best environment to thrive.
Our school offers the finest education, equipping our students with the key attributes, skills and knowledge to succeed in the world that they will graduate into. Investing in leading edge facilities is vital to strengthen our offering of educational experiences. We are committed to maintaining our focus on fostering our students’ self-confidence and emotional intelligence, supporting them to strive for excellence and use their achievements to create a better world around them.
IF YOU WILL IT,
MARC PrincipalLIGHT
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IT IS NO DREAM
Stage 1 of our Master Plan, the Sports and Health Precinct, will greatly enhance our students’ holistic educational experience. I urge you to join us in helping make our dreams a reality –it’s our time to thrive.
I have a passion for our school and a commitment to the vital investment in its future. I look forward to you partnering with us as we strengthen King David for tomorrow.
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GRAEME SAMUEL AC Foundation Chair
I’m thrilled to launch the Time to Thrive campaign as we embark on making Stage 1, the construction of a leading edge Sports and Health Precinct, a reality. Providing appropriate and up-to-date facilities will empower our students with the skills and motivation to participate in physical education and, importantly, give King David a state-of-the-art centre that reflects our excellent sports and wellness programs. King David’s outstanding academic results place us among the top 20 schools in Victoria (2021 VCE results). It’s time our students are given the highest quality facilities and experiences that a school of our calibre should offer. This project will enable Stage 2 of our visionary Masterplan, the transformation of the RMC hall into a purpose-built performance space, essential to sustain our high standard of visual and performing arts programs. Stage 3 will see further development of the Southwick Mansion to increase classroom capacity for our growing number of senior students.
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King David has grown significantly since its modest beginnings in 1977 and is today the only Progressive Jewish School in Australia. One great advantage of King David is our location, close to where most of our students live, and excellently served by public transport. Unfortunately, our prime location also makes it prohibitively expensive to substantially expand our footprint. Therefore, clever and innovative solutions are required to both make use of our limited space and provide the sort of world-class facilities our students deserve. The new Sports and Health Precinct ably meets these challenges.
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At The King David School we proudly strive: be recognised as a provider of educational outcomes which are second to none To deliver the highest possible standards of facilities and resources for our students To achieve our goals within a secure and responsible fiscal framework To nurture and develop each unique and exceptional child. With a single outdoor court and one indoor court (with restricted access) for 440 senior students and limited spaces for our physical educational activities, King David’s current facilities are well behind our competitor schools. The new Sports and Health Precinct will be an outstanding facility giving our students what they need to achieve their best. Our Physical Education program offers a diverse spectrum of curricular and co-curricular opportunities which enhance the education and wellbeing of the ‘whole’ person. It optimises the learning environment for our students and supports them in their personal development as they strive for academic excellence.
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SPORT IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL-ROUND SUCCESS
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Our survey* showed that KDS parents believe sport is extremely important for: Overall wellbeing Developing team & school spirit Fitness health Resilience, self-esteem and friendships
EMBRACING THE ENDURING VALUES OF ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND SPORTING PURSUITS
We know that when children are happy and healthy, they do better in school. Nurturing the mental fitness and resilience of each student means they will have the necessary skills to thrive throughout their lives.
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Moreover, the Australian Sports Commission^ has identified physical literacy as vital to leading a healthy and fulfilling life, integrating physical, psychological, social and cognitive capabilities.^
An active body produces an agile mind, enhancing wellbeing through releasing anxiety and stress. As energy and mood lifts, so too does drive, dynamism and ambition. A fitter body also creates new brain cells, improves memory and sharpens cognitive skills. Proving that sport is not just an optional extra for our students, but an essential for all-round success. Parents Survey 2018 Sports Commission Physical Literacy Report 2017
Recent evidence shows that participation in physical activity and exercise not only increases feelings of positivity and connectedness, but also boosts wellbeing and academic performance.
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Conversely, inactive lifestyles in combination with external pressures can put a strain on physical and mental health. Depression and obesity are becoming major concerns amongst youth that need to be addressed early. Our school years provide a critical period for the reinforcement of positive health and social behaviours which continue to have enduring benefits throughout adult life.
CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS AND HEALTH PRECINCT 2022–2024 • Competition standard indoor basketball court • Mezzanine level with athletics training track • Breakout rooms for Physical Education and related Health and Sports Science programs • Rooftop sports court • Tiered multi-use outdoor assembly space • Building plans provided to government bodies in January 2022 • Construction expected early 2023 • Anticipate opening in early 2024 MASTERPLANTHREE-STAGE STAWELLST KARBAROOK AVE VAIL ST AVALON RD ORRONGRD SPORTS & HEALTH PRECINCT ACADEMIC PRECINCT MUSIC & ARTS PRECINCTSTAGE 1 10 11
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Installation of space saving retractable seating (364 seats); there will be additional seats at the front flat and side sections of the stage increasing seating capacity to 596 in total Improved acoustics and lighting; AV control room and rigging for lighting Expansion of foyer space including covered outdoor entrance safety with outdoor stair access current
INCREASE CLASSROOM CAPACITY AT SOUTHWICK MANSION 2025–2026 • Forecast demand for places in Senior School over the next 5 years means that
classroom capacity is insufficient • Reconfiguration of some existing classrooms • Additional classrooms constructed Timings for each stage of the masterplan are approximate. CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS AND HEALTH PRECINCT 2022–2024 • Competition standard indoor basketball court • Mezzanine level with athletics training track • Breakout rooms for Physical Education and related Health and Sports Science programs • Rooftop sports court • Tiered multi-use outdoor assembly space • Building plans provided to government bodies in January 2022 • Construction expected early 2023 • Anticipate opening in early 2024 MASTERPLANTHREE-STAGE STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STWELLST KARBAROOK AVE AIL ST ALON RD ORRONG SPORTS HEALTH PRECINCT ACADEMIC PRECINCT MUSIC & ARTS PRECINCTSTAGE 1 1310
The building will be partially sunken, allowing the roof to be used as additional outdoor space.
The indoor space will comprise a competition standard basketball/netball court, spectator seating, change rooms, a gym, viewing gallery, training track on the mezzanine level and breakout rooms for e.g. yoga, Sports Science classes, Phys. Ed. and Health Programs.
The Sports & Health Precinct will generate its own electricity using photovoltaic cells (solar cells), have passive cooling and a heat pump system to ensure that it operates as sustainably as possible.
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To access the rooftop, a set of landscaped shallow steps rises from behind the Mansion, which will provide seating at lunchtime, and be ideal for whole of Senior School outdoor assemblies.
Transformation of the hall into a performing arts space and auditorium to enable the whole school cohort to convene for assemblies etc.
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• Single gifts and pledges over a maximum of five years (neg.) are most welcome and are fully tax deductible under Australian law. We welcome your investment in the Time to Thrive campaign and value the generosity of your gift. All donors will be recognised in Time to Thrive campaign donor listings and Foundation reports. All donations and pledges to the Time to Thrive campaign over $10,000 will be recognised in the Sports and Health Precinct on a donor honour board • Donors will also be recognised in one of the four membership levels of the King David Foundation: Yedid $10,000 – $24,999 Chaver $25,000 – $74,999 Boneh $75,000 – $199,999 Gibor $200,000+ Naming recognition opportunities are available within the Sports & Health Precinct for gifts over $50,000. would welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can support us – it’s our Time to Thrive. Head of Foundation
The King David School is in a strong fiscal position having worked diligently over the past five years to reduce substantial debt. The School is thereby able to fund a significant component of Stage 1 of the Masterplan through bank borrowings and cash reserves. Stage 1 is estimated to cost approximately $12 million; the Time to Thrive campaign has set a minimum fundraising target of $5 million.
• To solicit and raise funds from the community • Manage all funds judiciously in accordance with the rules and deeds of the trust under the Foundation’s sound governance, ensuring donors’ gifts are appropriately administered
The King David Foundation will be responsible:
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The King David School has always been an evolving school with dynamic plans for development. Our visionary Masterplan and the Time to Thrive campaign is essential for the continued growth of our School and will help strengthen our future. But we cannot do it alone; your support is vital to our Atsuccess.thiscritical time, we invite your philanthropic investment to help make Stage 1 a reality. As a member of the School’s valued community of loyal supporters, we welcome your generous contribution to the campaign. Every donor will have the nachat of creating a lasting impact and making a real difference. Naming opportunities are available to recognise your generosity for many features of the precinct; significant donations will be prominently acknowledged according to the nature of each gift.
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