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Alumni
Each year we host 5, 10 and 20 year reunions for our alumni. This year, due to two years of missed events because of Covid restrictions, we welcomed back nine different cohorts for alumni reunions! In May, we held reunions for the Class of 2017, 2016, 2015 as well as 2012 and 2002. In September, we FINALLY held our 10 year and 20 year alumni reunions in person for the Class of 2011, 2010, 2001 and 2000. Our past students were so excited to be together again and to see some of their former teachers including Past Principal Michele Bernshaw. The highlight was the tour of the Senior School building and trying to work out what each space used to be before the refurbishment. Alumni were blown away by the brand new learning spaces and how learning has changed over the last decade. Marc Light welcomed home our alumni and encouraged them to continue to remain connected to King David as memories were shared and we enjoyed learning about the many and varied career and life pathways of our KDS family.



















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Attending our recent reunion, these graduates have shared with us what they have been up to and how KDS has influenced them in their chosen pathways. We look forward to welcoming back more alumni next year who will present to and mentor our senior students.
Fiona Beder (Grouber) Class of 2010
Fiona graduated from KDS in 2010 and went on to study a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice at LaTrobe University. Subsequently, she has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. Fiona works in a number of physiotherapy roles including on the Cabrini Hospital maternity ward as a Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist where she supports new mums with their acute physiotherapy care. She also has her own private practice, ‘Pelvic Wellness’ where she specialises in work with a range of conditions including perinatal health, pelvic floor problems (bladder/ bowel) and also pelvic pain conditions. At school, Fiona studied English, Maths Methods, Further Maths, Chemistry, French and Religion & Society. She says that KDS encouraged her to try new avenues through music, languages and science. Fiona said that KDS fostered a learning environment where she was able to achieve her academic and social goals whilst highlighting the importance of Jewish values, community and helping others. Her close group of friends are still those she went to King David with and she has very fond memories of her time at KDS. Fiona is particularly proud of starting her own business and leaving the safety of a full time job at another clinic which required a big leap of faith. She would encourage anyone who wants to try something different to give it a go! To fellow KDS graduates, she recommends being active in university groups, both socially and professionally. She continues to be part of various physiotherapy professional development groups and further her learning through new workshops and courses. We hope that KDS played a part in this desire for continuous improvement and lifelong learning!
Cory Wasser Class of 2010
After completing VCE at KDS in 2010, Cory went on to study a Bachelor of Psychology with honours. He has now also completed his Doctorate of Clinical Neuropsychology. Cory is working as a Clinical Neuropsychologist at Epworth Rehabilitation and in private practice through VCPS. He is also completing Huntington’s Disease Research at Monash University. His role involves neuropsychological assessment and management of patients with acquired brain injuries. Cory works with adolescents (16+) and adults who are experiencing thinking difficulties or are having difficulties with their mood, providing assessment, diagnosis or rehabilitation. Clients sometimes present with either emotional or thinking difficulties around either a medical condition or a crisis in their life. Cory has particular interests in the assessment and treatment of thinking or mental health difficulties in people with depression or anxiety, neurological disorders, acquired brain injuries, neurodegenerative conditions, and issues surrounding their capacity, and medical issues affecting their thinking skills. He is also a teacher and lecturer at Monash University and is involved in managing Huntington’s disease research and clinical trials. During his VCE at King David, Cory studied English, Legal Studies, History, Further Maths and Jewish Studies. He says that KDS helped him pursue his goals related to academic achievement and provided a supportive environment to learn. Cory remembers his time at King David fondly as providing a fantastic environment to develop strong friendships.
ENGAGEMENTS Jemma Braun (2015) and Samuel Spicer Nathan Companez (2009) and Tamsin Gordon Nicole Gerson (2014) and Jake Port Meital Gofman (2008) and Yuri Khanin Jordana Green (2005) and Chris McGuigan Natalie Kiriati (2008) and Agustin Tarapow Ben Krynski (2004) and Emma Fidziukiewicz
MARRIED Dana Hamilton (2012) and Nick Lewis Tayla Herbert (2013) and Damien Feren Brittany Marlow (2014) and Andrew Keeghan
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BIRTHS Karen Goldschlager (2002) and Simon Freiberg, Noah Romi Goldschlager (2004) and Kieran McLean, Isabelle Brendan and Tamara Grinberg (Pintov) (2000), Amelia Tallia and Jason Herbert (2010), Billie Alana Kaye (2008) and Jordan Harris, Aurora Sonja and Brad Marlow (2009), Zander Olivia Sandler (2009) and Daniel Loff, Kobi
Please continue to keep us informed by sending your news or changes to your contact details to: alumni@kds.vic.edu.au
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