Gold and Silver Success for Big Band and Stage Band at VSMF
The Knox School’s participation in the Victorian Schools Music Festival (VSMF) continued on Thursday 3 September, with Stage Band and Big Band taking to the stage at the Hawthorn Arts Centre and achieving outstanding results. Competing alongside talented school ensembles from across Victoria, Big Band was awarded Gold, while Stage Band received Silver, recognising the…
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Spring Concert 2026: From Dragons to Moonlight Flights
On Wednesday evening, the TKS Music Department transformed the stage into a place where dragons soared, folk tunes danced, criminals turned smooth, and moonlit journeys took flight. Our 2026 Spring Concert brought together students from across the Senior School Music program for an evening of outstanding performances. Featuring string ensembles, bands, choir, guitarists and cellists,…
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A Symphony of Stories: Students Celebrate Book Week at TKS
What does Book Week mean to our students? According to Year 4 students Joye and Noor, it’s much more than costumes, parades and favourite book characters. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the stories that help shape who we are and the interests we share with others. This year’s Book Week theme, Symphony of Stories, came…
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Turning Rejection into Redirection with TKS Alumnus Vidit Agarwal
Years 10 and 11 students were privileged to hear from TKS alumnus Vidit Agarwal (Class of 2011), who returned to TKS last week to share his career journey and offer practical advice for navigating an ever-changing future. As Founder of Curiosity Centre and host of The High Flyers Podcast, Vidit has spent years interviewing some…
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David Schwarz Shares His Story with Years 9-12
Students in Years 9 to 12 recently attended a presentation by former Melbourne Football Club captain David Schwarz, who shared his personal experience with gambling addiction and recovery. Through an honest and engaging discussion, students gained valuable insight into the impacts of addiction, the importance of help-seeking, and the role that supportive relationships play in…
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Wind Symphony and Concert Band Take the Stage at Victorian Schools Music Festival
The Victorian Schools Music Festival (VSMF) continued to provide valuable performance opportunities for The Knox School’s young musicians this week, with students from Wind Symphony and Concert Band proudly representing the School at Hawthorn Town Hall on Tuesday 25 August. 35 students from Wind Symphony and 38 students from Concert Band took to the stage,…
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Little Shop of Horrors Wows Sell-Out Audiences
Four performances. Three days. More than 1,000 tickets sold. Over the weekend, Little Shop of Horrors cemented its place as one of the most memorable and well-attended Senior School productions in The Knox School’s history. With Friday and Saturday evening performances completely sold out and more than 1,000 audience members attending across four spectacular performances, the production proved to be a triumph both…
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The Knox School Wins National 5-Star Best School Recognition for 2026
What does a great school look like in 2026? According to The Educator’s 5-Star Best Schools report, it looks a lot like The Knox School. We’re proud to share that The Knox School has been named one of The Educator’s 5-Star Best Schools 2026, a national recognition that celebrates schools creating exceptional opportunities for students…
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National Science Week: Seeds of Knowledge, Sparks of Discovery
This week, The Knox School came alive with curiosity, creativity and plenty of scientific exploration as students celebrated National Science Week 2026. Inspired by this year’s theme, “Seeds of Knowledge: Nurturing Knowledge for All,” students across the School embraced opportunities to question, investigate, experiment and discover. From hands-on challenges to spectacular demonstrations, National Science Week…
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When Science Meets Spaghetti
What can Year 1 students learn from a packet of spaghetti? Quite a lot, it turns out. Recently, our Year 1 classrooms transformed into mini science labs as students embarked on a Spaghetti Science investigation. Armed with curious minds and a healthy sense of wonder, they set out to explore the properties of one of…
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