King David High School

09/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce another win in the annual Chevrah Kadisha Art Competition. The 2026 theme was Caring Hearts with ten of our students entering.

This year's overall winner is Raphaella Lalou in grade 10 who won an iPad for her painting which cleverly showed a loving child mailing a letter to Sandringham Gardens, which is where all the entries will be hung. Ava Rozen, grade 9, won the age 13 14 age category for her depiction of a heart being mended, and Natania Gecelter, grade 10, placed second in the senior category for her depiction of chessed.

Mazaltov to our talented Art students!.

07/09/2026

King David was privileged to welcome the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, to a special assembly last week. Mr McKenzie is the first Minister to visit King David in 20 years, making his visit a particularly significant occasion for our school community.

His visit came at the perfect time, as he addressed our students and staff ahead of Culture Fest — our four-day celebration of culture, creativity, talent and community. His message provided a powerful and inspiring start to a festival dedicated to celebrating all that culture means to King David.

For 35 minutes, Mr McKenzie captivated the entire assembly as he shared his extraordinary life story. From his childhood at the age of eight, through his experiences in prison, to building successful businesses and eventually founding a political party, he spoke openly about the challenges he faced and the choices that shaped his life.

One of the most moving moments came when Mr McKenzie spoke about his childhood and how, every week, he received food from a soup kitchen run by Operation Hunger, an organisation led by a Jewish woman. He explained that although he never met her, he could never forget that someone he had never known had helped keep him fed throughout his youth. He described this as the beginning of his connection with the Jewish people.

Mr McKenzie spoke passionately and unapologetically about his support for the Jewish community. His message that South Africa is not defined by those who stand against Jewish people resonated deeply with our students and staff and created an incredibly emotional and meaningful moment in the assembly.

We extend our sincere thanks to the South African Board of Jewish Deputies, Karen Milner, Danny Mofsowitz, Gabi Farber Cohen and Brett Levy for bringing such an inspirational speaker to King David.

Mr McKenzie’s story, his words and his message will stay with our students and staff for many years to come.

04/09/2026

31/08/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗗 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁
Whether you’re a current student, a past student, a parent, or simply part of the wider King David community, this year’s KD Culture Fest promises a week filled with talent, creativity, culture and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 kicks things off with our 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄, featuring students from Grade 1 all the way through to Grade 12. Our popular 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 have also expanded this year to include Grades 6–11, with the finals beginning at 4pm. We’re also excited to introduce our very first 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗸, with stalls offering everything from Rosh Hashanah goodies and Judaica to jewellery, clothing, toys and more. With lunch from Burger n Brew, SoSushi, The Craft and Michelos, plus coffee from Happy Bean, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 brings our 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹, a one-act production inspired by true events and loosely based on the infamous Lipstadt-Irving Holocaust Denial Case.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 is our annual 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗱, where every Grade 8, 9 and 10 student gets the opportunity to compete in a fun and informal Eisteddfod atmosphere. The day also features Encore, a music and art gala celebrating our talented musicians, alongside a silent auction of artwork created by our incredible student artists.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 sees the return of our famous 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀, giving students the opportunity to write, direct and perform their own mini productions.

From public speaking and dance to theatre, music, art and food, Culture Fest is a celebration of the incredible creativity and diversity that make the King David community so special — with something for everyone to enjoy.

26/08/2026

Mazeltov to our very own Nadine Smith (Director of Educational Technology & Digital Transformation at KD High School)!

We are thrilled to share that Nadine was honored with TWO national awards at the Edu Women in Leadership Conference this past weekend:

🏆Education-Industry Collaboration Award – Recognizing exceptional work in building external partnerships that create real-world opportunities for our students and staff.

🏆 AI & Digital Transformation Champion Award – Celebrating leadership in the responsible, strategic use of AI and technology to enhance teaching, learning, and school systems.

In addition to these honors, Nadine led two insightful conference sessions, "AI-Ready School 2030" and "Integrating Robotics and Technology to Build Resilient Schools", sharing the innovative practices shaping the future of education right here at King David.

We are so proud to see our team leading the way on the national stage. Mazaltov Nadine on this well-deserved recognition!

24/08/2026

Clear your calendars — this is an event not to be missed!

20/08/2026

Last night we launched our newly refurbished King David High School auditorium, a beautiful space that represents so much more than bricks and mortar. It represents our commitment to excellence; our belief in the future of world-class education; and our confidence in the future of our Johannesburg Jewish community.

We are incredibly grateful to the generous donors to the King David Schools' Foundation, whose investment goes far beyond the building itself. Their vision, commitment and foresight in recognising the importance of investing in the future of our schools will be appreciated for generations to come.

Our school is privileged to be part of a community that believes in investing in the future of our students, enriching their educational experiences and allowing them to learn, grow, perform, thrive and create memories that will stay with them long after they leave King David.

17/08/2026

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mr Jeffrey Wolf, a past Principal of King David Victory Park and twin brother of our very own past Principal, Mr Elliot Wolf.

The Wolf brothers and King David are synonymous — for so many years, it was difficult to imagine one without the other. Together, they left an indelible mark on Jewish education and on generations of King David students.

We mourn the passing of this giant in Jewish education and a dear friend of King David. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the Wolf family at this very sad time.

May his memory be a blessing.