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King David Junior School Linksfield
Call Ruth Isaacson (Principal): 011 480 4718 or
Email: [email protected]
At King David Junior School Linksfield, from Grade 1 to Grade 3, we offer a warm, nurturing environment in which every child is valued. We encourage children to actualize their potential both
academically and socially. King David Junior School Linksfield aims to provide the best possible Jewish and General Studies
education for our students in the partnership it creates between pupils, parents and teachers.
TEACHING & LEARNING
LEARNING SUPPORT & SOCIAL SERVICES
Our core subjects are English, Maths and Hebrew. In
addition, we provide a variety of supplementary
enrichment subjects which include Art, Music, Drama,
Computer skills, Physical Education and a STEAM
programme. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art and Maths) teaches skills required for the 21st century,
such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and
teamwork. All our teaching and learning occur in an
environment that encourages the child to improve their
performance. Students learn that when you deliver your
best efforts, results take care of them selves.
Our social workers offer emotional support to learners
and parents. The social work services curriculum
includes life skills lessons that build self-esteem and
encourage good inter-personal skills.
For those students who may not be ready for
thedemands of mainstream education but do not
necessarily need remedial intervention, King David
Junior Primary Linksfield offers a bridging class option in
each grade. The bridging classes have a smaller
number of learners, and teachers are able to offer more
indiv idual ized at tent ion. There is cont inuous
communication between parents, teachers and
therapists to monitor progress ensuring that learning
support is appropriate and effective. The objective of the
learning support programme is to reintegrate these
learners back into mainstream when they are ready. As
the child improves cognitive skills, and experiences
success, self-concept improves and learning enjoyment
increases. In addition to the bridging classes, every
grade also has a remedial therapist who works with
students from the mainstream classes to strengthen and
consolidate skills. These therapists also work closely with
the bridging class teachers.
We reward hard work with certificates for progress,
diligence and excellence. Parents are invited to
assemblies to help reinforce the practice of students
taking responsibility for their progress. We ensure our
curriculum meets national and international standards
by continuous bench-marking with top schools in the
world. Our Grade 3's write the ACER International
Benchmark assessment. High levels of accountability
and continuous communication encourage and
support our students.
HEBREW AND JEWISH STUDIES
EXTRA MURALS AND SPORT
Extra murals provide opportunities for students to make
new friends, learn skills and explore different interests. At
King David Junior Primary Linksfield, there is an activity
every day, after school.
Sport at the Junior School is inclusive. Whilst we
encourage a healthy spirit of competitiveness, our
main focus is to teach the rules of the game and the
invaluable life lessons sport offers, such as
discipline, commitment and team work. We
encourage learners to participate in at least one
cultural and one sporting activity every week.
Hebrew and Jewish Studies have been at the cornerstone of a
King David education. Each daystarts with tefillah (prayer) where
our children learn to daven (pray) and sing Hebrew songs. Our
Hebrew curriculum begins in Grade 1 with the oral teaching of
the Hebrew alphabet, learning vocabulary, sentence
construction and reading.
Our Jewish Studies teachers share their passion about the
chagim (festivals) and impart fundamental Jewish values
with dynamic activities designed to provide knowledge to
build a strong Jewish identity. Middot (values) such as
chesed (kindness), tzedakah (charity), care for the less
privileged and love and respect for others are fundamental
values that are lived in a King David education.
The Hebrew and Jewish Studies syllabus, develops and extends
in Grade 2 and 3 to ensure that the students are well prepared
with the oral and written skills necessary for Senior Primary
School.
Collaborating with the DIJE, (Department of Informal Jewish
Education) our students participate in informal, fun
educational activities that develop knowledge and build a
love of Israel.
Students can participate in a rich variety of extra-murals
that include art, drama, board games, science club, chess,
Israeli dancing and seasonal sports. We offer swimming,
cricket, ball skills, netball, soccer and athletics.
Music is included in our curriculum. We offer a
varied musical programme which entails basic
music theory, knowledge and practical aspects
of various instruments, as well as music
appreciation.
King David Jewish Academy of Music (KD JAM)
is our very own music department on the King
David Linksfield campus. As a voluntary
additional offering to our students, we offer
private, paid-for lessons within, or after school
on guitar (acoustic / electric / bass), drums,
voice, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet,
trombone, piano, violin, and cello. Along with
performing in the various assemblies, there are
two concerts a year featuring the students. KD
Jam has various bands, ensembles and a choir
under its umbrella with the Jazz Band being the
most popular.
MUSIC & KD JAM
Pictures taken before Covid.