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October 14, 2026

It has long been established that in our “Fourth Revolution” reality of technology and AI, the teacher is no longer the oracle and source of all knowledge. Information is readily available and students have access to more content than any previous generation. As educators, we increasingly recognise that our role is not simply to deliver knowledge, but to develop the skills that will matter most in the future: creativity, collaboration, communication and emotional intelligence.

October 7, 2026

As the end-of-year exams approach, the pressure can build for students preparing to write and parents wanting to support them. Lisa Klotz (Senior Social Worker) and Jocelyn Angel (Deputy Principal/History Teacher) recently joined Simone Herring on ChaiFM to talk about matric, the pressures that come with it, and navigating this demanding time as a student and a parent. The conversation, “Is it exam anxiety or something more?”, is a valuable listen for our King David families as we head into exam season. Make some time to listen, perhaps together, and use it to start a conversation about how things are feeling and what support would help.

September 29, 2026

Generosity is a muscle. And like any muscle, it needs to be exercised. Akiva Carr, Jewish Studies teacher at King David Primary School Linksfield & an experienced Fundraising Consultant reflects on how we can move children from simply caring to actively giving, serving and stepping forward, and why the habits we develop in them today become part of the legacy we leave behind.

September 10, 2026

Rabbi Ricky Seeff, General Director of King David Schools, and Dr Hanan Buskin returned for Part 2 of this vital conversation, responding to parent questions and sharing further practical strategies to tackle exclusion.

September 10, 2026

We know how much the women in our community have gained from our 60-minute in-person events, and we understand that preparing for Pesach is a busy time. That’s why this year, we’re bringing the inspiration to you with King David’s Ultimate Pesach Podcast! What better way to get ready for the holiday than to listen to six amazing speakers share insights about five incredible women from the Pesach story. Press Play on Pesach!

September 7, 2026

There is a question that continues to surface in education circles, from conference stages to staffrooms: How do we prepare children for a digital future? It sounds like the right question. Urgent, even. But the more time I spend in conversations with educators across phases and contexts, the more I believe we may be asking the wrong thing entirely.