From Venn Diagrams to Classroom Routines, How Do We Make Thinking Visible?
How many of you remember using a Venn diagram at school? It may surprise you to learn that while the concept behind this type of diagram dates back over 600 years, it was John Venn, a British logician and philosopher, who formalised and popularised its use in 1880. His simple overlapping circles became a powerful…
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How Has a Year 11 Student Inspired Community Impact Through His Fundraiser?
At TKS, we are constantly inspired by the incredible achievements and compassion of our students. One such student, Oak Tysoe, a Year 11 student, has truly embodied the spirit of community, resilience and generosity through his fundraising campaign in memory of a karate teacher and mentor, Cameron Gill. This term, Oak took on the brave…
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Explicit Instruction or Inquiry-Based Learning? Why not both!
The debate between explicit teaching and inquiry-based learning continues to shape discussions on effective curriculum delivery for schools across Australia and particularly in the early years of Junior School. While some experts advocate for direct and structured instruction, others champion student-driven exploration and discovery. At The Knox School, we’re proud to offer the best of…
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What Defined 2024 as a Year of Remarkable Achievement and Growth at The Knox School?
Without question, 2024 was a standout year for TKS marked by incredible achievements and memorable events across every corner of the School. These milestones highlight the many and diverse strengths of our community and showcase the remarkable progress we’ve made as such a young school. As last year drew to a close, our Principal and…
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Are You Ready for an Extraordinary Year?
On Tuesday 11 February 2025, more than 200 members of our Junior School and Early Learning community gathered for our highly anticipated Junior School Welcome and Information Evening. The evening marked a warm and exciting beginning to the school year, filled with connection, reflection and inspiration for the journey ahead. The evening kicked off with…
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How Do We Celebrate Achievement?
On Tuesday, 11 February 2025, we were thrilled to welcome back our 2024 Year 12 graduates who achieved an ATAR of 90 or above. The occasion was marked by a special Senior School assembly to celebrate their incredible accomplishments and provide our current Year 12 students with valuable advice and guidance as they embark on…
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What questions will you be asking in 2025?
A very warm welcome to the entire Knox School community as we begin Term 1 2025 together! Whether you’re joining us as a young learner in the Early Learning Centre or as a student nearing the finish line in Year 12, we are thrilled to have you back on campus. To our new families joining…
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Curious, Creative and Ready to Learn: What’s Your Learner Profile?
At The Knox School, we understand that every student is unique, with their own learning style, strengths and areas for growth. This deep understanding of individual learning profiles is central to our approach to personalised education. One of the most impactful ways we gather insights into each child’s learning preferences is through our annual Learner…
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Are You Ready for VCE?
On Thursday 6 February 2025, more than 300 TKS parents and students attended our VCE Information Evening, providing vital insights into navigating the challenges and opportunities that the upcoming VCE year presents. During the evening we heard from key staff including our Associate Principal: Head of Senior School, Janelle Mathias and our Head of VCE…
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Will you leave things the way you found them?
In the first week of Term 1, The Knox School hosted a special assembly for Senior School students and representatives from our Junior School that included welcoming words for our community of learners and a special Acknowledgement of Country. We were delighted to have Nartarsha Bamblett in attendance, who is a proud First Nations woman,…
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