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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Leadership Isn’t a Badge. It’s a Billy Cart, a Butterfly and a Jelly Snake
What does leadership look like? Many people picture a title, a position, or someone standing at the front of the room giving directions. Our Year 6 students spent Leadership Day discovering something far more powerful: leadership is often at its best when it’s focused on helping others succeed. On Thursday 30 July, students took part…
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More Than a Parent-Teacher Interview: Students Leading the Conversation
What happens when students take ownership of the conversation about their learning? This year, our Junior School has introduced 360 Interviews, a new approach that places students at the centre of discussions about their growth, achievements and future goals. Alongside traditional Parent-Teacher Interviews, our Years 3-6 students recently stepped into the role of presenter, hosting…
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When Year 8 History Escapes the Textbook
For one day only, TKS classrooms were transformed into a world of knights, nobles, laws, legends and life inside the medieval kingdom. As the Year 8 History unit on Medieval Europe commenced, students swapped note-taking for an immersive, hands-on journey through the Middle Ages during the annual Medieval History Day. And this was no ordinary…
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Girl Power: Irina’s Melbourne University STEM Adventure
At The Knox School, we encourage students to pursue opportunities that challenge their thinking, broaden their horizons and connect their learning to the world beyond the classroom. During the recent school holidays, Year 9 student Irina was selected to attend the prestigious Girl Power in Engineering and IT Residential Camp at the University of Melbourne….
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The Final Word: A Strong Finish to the Debating Season
The fifth and final round of the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) Debating Competition marked an excellent conclusion to a year of commitment, preparation and growth for our TKS debaters. Competing at Avila College, students once again demonstrated the confidence, teamwork and critical thinking skills they have developed throughout the season. Our Year 10 students…
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Never Give Up, Encourage Others, Do Your Best: The NED Show Inspires Junior School Students
Laughter, amazement and plenty of impressive yo-yo tricks filled the auditorium as Junior School students recently enjoyed The NED Show – Resiliency Ride, an engaging character education program designed to inspire positive attitudes and lifelong habits. Presented to students from ELC4 to Year 6, the interactive show combined storytelling, humour, magic and audience participation to…
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