Masada College

Masada College is an independent Jewish co-educational early learning, primary, and secondary day school located in St Ives, on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

[1][2] Established as Australia's first Jewish international co-educational school,[1] Masada College welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, with enrolment open to non-Jewish families as well.

[6][7] Over the years, the campus has received several expansions and updates,[2] including: In the early stages of the school's establishment, members of the Board of Management gathered to discuss potential names.

[22] Community involvement is an ongoing aspect of school life, with students participating in charity initiatives, volunteer projects, and cultural events, such as Pink Stumps Day,[23] supporting the McGrath Foundation.

[24] The school maintains connections with multiple external organisations and consistently takes part in community events such as the NAJEX Remembrance Day Commemoration.

[2] The initiative aims to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust remain relevant to future generations and encourages students to engage with themes of resilience, compassion, and historical responsibility.

Year 9 History students attend the General Sir John Monash Memorial Oration and engage in fundraising for Legacy, supporting the families of Australian veterans.

To mark the Centenary of ANZAC Day, a memorial featuring a sandstone plinth and a Lone Pine tree was established with the help of a Commonwealth Government grant.

Public speaking competitions through organizations like Rotary, Zonta, and Apex also offer students a chance to demonstrate their engagement with the wider community.

On this day, students and staff wear Australia's Olympic colors, participate in Olympic-themed activities, and celebrate the achievements of Australian athletes, encouraging school spirit and national pride.

[34] Masada College offers a wide range of co-curricular programs designed to foster academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth:[35][36][37]