Teaching for Tomorrow 2011 was an inspirational evening featuring Marc Kielburger. Both King David values and students shined.   

Teaching for Tomorrow 2011 was a remarkable
and moving experience. Marc Kielburger was inspirational as he spoke to our students and community, empowering each and every one  of us to take action to make a change. King David students and values were a focus of the evening through the presenters, video and the beauitful singing of We Are the World. For all of you who attended and were inspired, we ask you to continue to be ambassadors of goodwill for King David.  Help us spread the word that there is a small and mighty Jewish community high school in Vancouver which is doing phenomenal things and has a bright future.  

King David comes together for "We Are the World"

Thank you to our amazing committee! Cheryl Stein, Laurie Zlotnik, Melanie Samuels, Lisa Pullan, Natalie Rosengarten, Renee Katz, Judy Mandleman (past Chair) and Sharon Dwek (Director of Development).

Thank you to our dedicated committee chaired by Lisa Pullan and Melanie Samuels. We are so grateful to have such high calibre volunteers who are leaders and mentors. This committee of parents and community members have worked tirelessly to make everything happen tonight. Thank you all for your vision, hard work, style and class. This event also helped raise critical funds for us to continue our programming and make King David accessible. With your support, we will continue striving to change the world, one child at a time. Click here for more ways to support King David.

Parade, Falafel, Israeli Idol ... some of the many highlights in our Yom Ha'atzmaut festivities

Yom Ha'atzmaut parade fills Vancouver with VTT, RJDS and KDHS students.

Yom Ha'atzmaut in King David High School is a cherished tradition in which we celebrate the anniversary of Israel's independence. This year's 63^rd Yom Ha'atzmaut was as energetic as ever starting with our inspirational walk alongside Vancouver Talmud Torah and Richmond Jewish Day School students, waving banners in the air and cheering for Israel with pride. We were really excited to welcome to our school, and share the celebration with, Grade 4 to 7 students from RJDS and VTT.

Entering the school was like entering a castle, as the day's theme was "A Promised Land" and the entrance was decorated with bricks and life-size models or Herzel, Golda Meir, and Ben Gurion. Opening the day's activities was a play titled "Once Upon A Promised Land" based on the story of The Princess and the Pea written and acted out by our grade 11 students. As the energy rose, students participated in Israeli dancing outdoors and a classic Israeli lunch was served (falafel in pita). Following lunch, an "Israeli Idol" competition took place. Groups of 2 to 3 students from all grades and schools wrote original lyrics for known songs, with the theme being "Israel!" This year's Yom Ha'atzmaut festivities were full of passion and fun! Our guests had a blast, so much that some told their parents that this day caused them to want to go to King David for high school! We are all anticipating next year's celebration and looking forward to finding out the theme.

"The actors were fantastic! I have never been so happy and proud."   

                                                          Naomi Landsberg, Student Director

Awards night was a night to honour the hard work our students do throughout the year and an opportunity to showcase the talents of our Music, Drama and Art Departments. The art work throughout the school was awe-inspiring and many were taken in by the incredible work of our students displayed on the walls.

The acting and directing talents were evident in a fantastically funny one act pay, Shady Meadows, which was a huge success with the audience. The music was toe-tapping and very impressive as many of our students were performing solo and some original pieces for the first time.

Interspersed with the wonderful Fine Arts events we honoured outstanding student achievement in all of our academic and elective areas.  This was also the inaugural offering of a generous donation made by The Congregation Shaarey Tefilah to a top student in both Grade 10 and 11 who are deemed outstanding in Jewish Studies.  These Michael H. Epstein z"l, Beloved Parnass Awards were awarded to David Rosengarten in Grade 11 and Vivian Grinfeld in Grade 10.  Congratulations - a wonderful night of celebration it was for all (special thanks to the Foods Program for their wonderful appetizers and desserts that kept everyone smiling).  

Congratulations to Talya Cohen, Winner of the Laurier Business Case Competition

Tayla Cohen

 KDHS is just wrapping up their Spring season of athletics, and are proud to announce that the trial golf and tennis teams have gone tremendously well.We are in the application process of getting our teams into formal seasons next year, and are encouraged by the current progress. The Junior Boys White and Blue Floor Hockey teams finished in 6th and 8th place respectively at this year's Championship floor hockey tournament, coached by Mr. Amram and Mr. Young.The Senior Boys Blue and White Floor Hockey teams finished in 1st and 5th place respectively at this year's Championship floor hockey tournament, coached by Mr. YoungSason Ross was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. David Rosengarten, Joshua Hayes and Jonathan Schweber, also received honorable mention. The Junior Coed Ultimate Frisbee team were crowned division 2 champions, meaning they finished in 3rd place out of 9 teams, coached by Mr. Amram and Ms. Stewart. Benny Freedman was named KDHS' MVP at the tourney.The Senior Coed Ultimate Frisbee team finished in 2nd place out of 6 teams, coached by Mr. Amram and Ms. Stewart. Alex Mogyoros and Jonathan Raich were named KDHS' MVPs.

The Senior Coed Ultimate Frisbee team finished in 2nd place

The Senior Boys Blue and White Floor Hockey teams finished in 1st and 5th place at this year's Championship floor hockey tournament