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Our Social Justice 12 students organized an event on Friday to support The Ocean Cleanup. The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization, is developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. For over ten years, The Ocean Cleanup has been researching, extracting, and monitoring plastic pollution in oceans and rivers globally – with millions of kilograms removed to date. They aim to put themselves out of business once the oceans are clean.

After months of hoping that the situation in Israel would return to ‘normal’, we realized that this was not to be and we had to cancel our Grade 10 Student Israel Trip. There was no alternative as the site of our sister school, Har Vagai, was closed as the majority of its students had been evacuated from their homes as Hezbollah rockets forced them further south to be safe. After more months of texting with our friends at Har Vagai, especially their Principal, Ravit Rosenthal, we knew we had to go visit. It was a long way to go to share a hug and some tears, but we could tell they needed it, and it felt the least we could do to honour 16 years of close friendship – to be there for them in their time of need.

On Thursday, ahead of the Pesach holiday, our Grade 8 students visited the Chabad-Lubavitch Center in Vancouver for an educational workshop on the art of making matzah. The students were guided through the entire process, from start to finish, by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld and the staff at Chabad’s Model Bakery.

It’s truly a heartwarming and special occasion when our alumni return to King David to share their wisdom and experiences with our current students. This week, a group of former students took time out of their busy days, to participate in an alumni panel for our Grade 11 and 12 classes. These exceptional graduates, now excelling in their post-secondary endeavours, eagerly shared invaluable insights and lessons they’ve learned along their journeys, to guide and inspire the students following in their footsteps.

In three performances on Wednesday and Thursday, the cast and crew of Clue took the stage captivating the audience with a thrilling mix of suspense, mystery, and comedy. Set during a dinner party at a secluded mansion, the play follows six guests, each harbouring secrets, who become prime suspects when their host is murdered. Led by the sharp-witted Wadsworth, chaos ensues as bodies pile up and secrets are exposed, leaving the audience trying to solve the mystery. The cast’s performances were both witty and energized, with each actor bringing a unique flair to their character, from facial expressions to the quirky accent of the British butler. Meanwhile, the set crew brought the mansion to life with effective lighting and detailed costumes that perfectly highlighted each personality. After months of tireless rehearsals, Clue took to the stage, leaving everyone thoroughly entertained.

What an incredible week it has been! The Grade 12 students, along with staff and fellow students, dedicated months of preparation to engage in a variety of activities across the Lower Mainland. Their goal was to give back to the community, raise awareness and funds for Youth Mental Health, and spread positivity.