Tournament of Minds 2026: Big Ideas, Bold Thinking and Outstanding Results
Months of brainstorming, creating, testing, refining and problem-solving came together as The Knox School’s Tournament of Minds (TOM) teams took to the Regional Finals, proudly showcasing their ideas, talents and teamwork. Tournament of Minds is far more than a competition. It challenges students to think creatively, work collaboratively and tackle complex problems that have no…
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Bullying No Way – The Creases We Leave Behind
This week, The Knox School joins schools across Australia in recognising Bullying No Way Week 2026, a national initiative that encourages young people to create safer, kinder and more inclusive communities. This year’s theme, Small Acts, Big Impact, highlights the powerful difference everyday actions can make in helping others feel valued, respected and supported. Throughout…
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Hills, House Pride and a Whole Lot of Spirit
One school. Four Houses. Hundreds of students. One mission: earn House points, cheer louder than the House next door, and somehow survive the hills. Last Friday 14 August, Senior School students traded classrooms for running shoes as they took part in the 2026 House Cross Country. Held on our beautiful school grounds, the event brought…
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Knoxpedition: Year 5 Students Take Road Safety to Kinderlea
What does it take to create road safety resources that genuinely connect with young children? This term, our Year 5 students are finding out through an authentic Knoxpedition project that places them in the role of researchers, designers and problem-solvers. Working with local preschool Kinderlea, students have been challenged to create engaging road safety resources…
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One Week to Go: Don’t Miss Little Shop of Horrors!
There is a real buzz around The Knox School’s Senior School production of Little Shop of Horrors and, after this week’s assembly performance, it’s easy to see why. Members of the cast treated students and staff to two songs from the show, giving the community a glimpse of what’s to come next week. The performance…
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Shiver Me Timbers: Year 8s Dip for Daffodil Day
Year 8 student Rhys M is leading a group of big-hearted classmates as they prepare to brave the cold for a cause that matters, taking part in this year’s Daffodil Day Dip to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and support services. What started as a small idea has quickly gained momentum. Rhys initially…
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Year 10s Ghana Triumphs in Student-Led TKS World Cup
After weeks of competition, colour, energy and passionate support from students across the School, the TKS World Cup has crowned its inaugural champions, with Year 10s Ghana taking out the Grand Final earlier this week. The tournament has been a highlight of the term, transforming lunchtimes into a mini–World Cup atmosphere as students cheered on their year-level teams and embraced the friendly…
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Year 1 Explores the Hidden Connections of Local Habitats
The great outdoors became the classroom for our Year 1 students as they ventured to Lewis Park and Blind Creek in Wantirna South as part of their current Inquiry Unit exploring living things, habitats and the connections that exist within our local environment. Guided by the big question, “How might we partner with our local…
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Tournament of Minds 2026: Creativity, Collaboration and Challenge in Action
The Knox School’s Tournament of Minds (TOM) journey is officially underway, with 11 teams from Years 5 to 10 stepping up to take on one of Australia’s most exciting problem-solving competitions. Representing the disciplines of Language Literature, Social Sciences, STEM and The Arts, our students have embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness…
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Celebrating 100 Days of Prep
There was plenty to celebrate this week as our Prep students marked their first 100 Days of School, a milestone that highlights just how much they have grown since their very first day at The Knox School. Dressed as their favourite Little Learners Love Literacy characters, students proudly welcomed their families into the classroom to…
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