The Importance of Community
I have written often of the importance of community and how special the community culture is at The Knox School. Over the last 10 days I have had the great fortune to witness the community in action at its best – perhaps fortuitously as I prepared to write for this week’s Knoxmail! The second TKS…
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Happy Fathers’ Day
This past week has been a significant one at The Knox School, as we came together to celebrate Fathers’ Day and recognise the important people in our students’ lives. In the ELC and Prep to Year 3 classrooms, students and their fathers or special people enjoyed an activity morning. This event reminded us of the…
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Flexible Solutions
We do not need to look far to see a media headline relating to nationwide teacher shortages, increased teacher workload or stories around staff burnout. Many of you will also be aware that these headlines are not necessarily new, and indeed such headlines were around in the late 90s when I was an early career…
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Olympics Week
This weekend marks the end of the 2024 Olympics, and what a spectacle it has been over the past fortnight! We have been privy to the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the struggles, through the extensive coverage, able to celebrate or commiserate with the athletes as they perform to the best of their…
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Shaping Futures: The Importance of Education and Career Choices at The Knox School
Earlier this week, The Knox School hosted its annual Subject Selection and Career Expo for our 2025 Year 10-12 students. This pivotal event serves as a cornerstone in helping our students navigate the challenging yet exciting journey of selecting their educational and career pathways. The importance of these decisions cannot be overstated, as they lay…
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The Importance of Language Learning
In today’s interconnected world, learning languages is more important than ever. In Junior School, where young minds are most receptive, language education can be particularly impactful. The benefits extend far beyond simple communication; they encompass cognitive development, cultural awareness, and a lifetime of learning opportunities. Learning a new language at an early age boosts cognitive…
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Reconciliation Week
The Knox School prides itself on its diversity and the numerous cultures represented in its community. The community data gathered in 2023 determined that 55 different countries are represented at TKS, an aspect that is to be celebrated and acknowledged for the incredible richness of culture it brings to the School. TKS is committed to…
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Advancements in Generative AI
A big talking point among our student population this week is that OpenAI have just made their most powerful model, GPT-4, available to all users, and not just those with paid subscriptions. As the latest iteration from OpenAI, GPT-4 offers enhanced capabilities in understanding and generating human-like text, making it a powerful tool for a…
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Achievement
We know excellence when we see it. Whether it is in sports or business, excellence stands out. We recognise it in individuals by what we see them doing; they stand out. They excel at what they do through their actions, behaviours and attitude. As we are almost one third into the 2024 academic year, it…
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Achievements, friendships and memorable experiences
As TKS steps into the fresh beginnings of Term 2, a warm welcome back is extended to the School community, both those that have been a part of the TKS community for a period of time as well as those that are newcomers. I trust the break was rejuvenating and filled with joyous moments with…
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