Last week, Grade 9 Social Studies hosted historical figures from as far away as 15th century Europe. Our classroom welcomed figures such as witch hunter general, Matthew Hopkins, revolutionary Oliver Cromwell, religious leader, Martin Luther and many more. The students were assigned an individual historical figure for the project and each student was responsible for researching his or her historical figure and creating a summary profile for the rest of the class. With profiles in hand, students dressed up in costumes and poised thoughtful questions to their classmates about bigger historical questions such as the dangers of absolute power and role of religious tensions in Parliament. 
It was such fun to see a midwife accused of witchcraft challenge her accuser! 

Historical Roundtable!

On Thursday, our King David faculty participated in a morning of professional development facilitated by Noël Janis-Norton. Noël, founder and director of The New Learning Centre in London, is a learning and behaviour specialist with more than 40 years of experience helping parents and teachers on both sides of the Atlantic. Through her innovative Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting and Teaching programs, she has helped hundreds of thousands of parents and teachers learn effective techniques that result in more cooperative, confident, motivated, self-reliant and considerate children both at home and in the classroom.Thank you to the JFGV and King David parent Suzanne Ferera for co-sponsoring this Professional Development Day with King David.          

 

"I am looking forward to applying her concrete, practical methods to create a calmer, easier and happier environment where each student can achieve his or her very best." 

"Noel Janis-Norton has helped us use language differently. By noticing and verbally describing the positives that our students are doing, we help them hear and internalize the contributions they bring to our school each and every day...which in turn will motivate them to continue to bring those positive attributes, behaviours and skills to the classroom time and time again." 

Noel Janis-Norton engaging with King David staff

 

Liza, Anna, Jacob and Aliza, Grade 12, visit classes to share  the Green Day information

The Number 14 and Commedia Dell'arte at King David

    

       

 Mazel Tov to Marie Doduck!
A hearty Mazel Tov to King David grandparent Marie Doduck, who was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal! An active member of the Vancouver Jewish community for many years, this recognition is so well deserved.

The commemorative medal is presented throughout the year to recognize those Canadian citizens who have dedicated themselves to service to their fellow citizens, their community and their country. 

Well now you can buy a kit through King David (at least you can until Friday, November 16th at which time we will not be able to take any more orders).  

 

There are three kit options from which to choose:  

1-person, 2-person, 4-person.  

To see what's inside each kit, click here. 

Deadline to order is Friday, November 16th.  

After expenses any money goes towards financial assistance for  

Grade 8 and 9 student travel to Israel and Washington. 

The Adult Education Series is free of charge and open to the public.  

This program is generously sponsored by the Mermelstein 5-Sisters Fund.