Celebrating Achievement Across The Knox School
At The Knox School, students grow in ways that are anything but ordinary. They try new things, stretch beyond their comfort zone and discover the power of perseverance. This term, our community has even more to celebrate, with students across the School demonstrating resilience, courage and remarkable talent in a wide range of pursuits.
From EISM Grand Finals and state level athletics to creative breakthroughs, our students continue to show what an untraditional education can spark. They ask bold questions, chase new challenges and are not afraid to fail forward and try again.
Below is a snapshot of the extraordinary learning and achievement happening across our School.
EISM Grand Final Highlights
Year 8 and 9 Boys Tennis
Result: TKS defeated Huntingtower 6 sets to 3, 37 games to 31
MVP: Oscar Reid (Year 8)
Coach: Gary Leech
This talented group is made up mostly of Year 8 students. Their teamwork and growth across the season have us very excited for what is ahead in 2026.
Year 8 and 9 Boys Ultimate Frisbee
Result: TKS defeated Huntingtower 5 to 2
MVP: Reuben Foster (Year 9)
Coaches: Sarah Weaver and Zoe Jenkins
Many of these students played Ultimate Frisbee across both Season 2 and 3. Their dedication, teamwork and consistency have been rewarded with a well-deserved premiership.
Runners Up
Year 8 and 9 Boys Indoor Cricket
Result: Lost to Huntingtower after a super over
MVP: Dheer Chaudhari (Year 8)
Coach: Spencer Stuckey
After finishing the season undefeated, the boys missed the title by one run in a super over. Their determination and sportsmanship made us very proud. Go Falcons!
Individual Sporting Success
Gigi selected for Dandenong Rangers U12 Girls Team
At only eight years old, Gigi Pinto has been selected to play representative basketball for the Dandenong Rangers in the Under 12 Girls team. She is one of the youngest athletes in the squad, an incredible achievement that reflects her talent, focus and love for the game. Gigi played her first representative match last Friday.
Victorian Primary School Orienteering Championships
Cardinia Reservoir hosted a beautiful day of racing and adventure as our Junior School students competed in the Victorian Primary School Orienteering Championships (East).
Opus Greenhan achieved the fastest overall time in Course 1 and finished 1st in Year 6 Boys. Eofy Greenhan finished 4th in Year 4 Boys, missing a medal by only eight seconds in a very competitive field.
As a team, The Knox School finished 4th overall.
We look forward to seeing our students compete again on 30 March 2026 at the State Sprint Championships in Bundoora Park.
Athletics Victoria All Schools Track and Field Championships
Five students represented TKS across two weekends of State competition. They competed with determination, courage and pride in a field of the best young athletes in Victoria.
Jackson Chandra (Under 18 Boys)
100m heat 3rd, final 6th
200m heat 3rd, final 6th
Amelia Carnell (Under 17 Girls)
400m 6th
Triple Jump 8th
Long Jump 10th
Hirun Wijerathne (Under 15 Boys)
100m hurdles 5th
High jump 15th
200m hurdles 4th
Samaaya Gunasekera (Under 15 Girls)
90m hurdles heat 2nd, final 6th
100m heat 6th
Jerry Zeng (Under 15 Boys)
Long jump 10th
Owen’s Swimming Success
Owen Huang represented Metro East at the Metro Junior District Swimming Competition after qualifying for all four strokes at his district trial.
He achieved:
50m Breaststroke 4th
50m Backstroke 5th
50m Breaststroke 7th
50m Butterfly 9th
Owen continues to grow in confidence and ability. His achievements at both district and metropolitan level show his commitment to continued improvement.
National Representation
Congratulations to Henry Shan, who has been selected to represent Australia at the 2025 Inline Freestyle World Championships in Singapore from 29 November to 5 December 2025. This is an outstanding achievement and a moment of great pride for Henry and the School.
Peonie’s National Success
Peonie Poon continues to grow in confidence and skill, achieving an impressive 4th place at the Swan Trophy national competition. She will soon compete again as she works toward a benchmark score, and we are proud of her dedication and resilience.
Arts & Creative Achievement
Annie Cao wins Gold in Freeskate 1
Annie competed in the 2025 Spring Gala and skated a powerful routine to Just Like Fire, earning a Gold Medal in Freeskate 1. Her growing confidence and determination have been wonderful to watch.
Annie and Angela Cao shine in Gymnastics
At the Victorian Gymnastics Championships,
Annie won bronze in the 12 to 15 age group.
Angela placed 6th in the 9 to 11 age group.
The girls also represented at the National Championships earlier this year in Queensland. Their commitment and courage are inspiring.
Junyi Irina Zhang’s Outstanding Fencing Achievement
Year 8 student Junyi Irina Zhang travelled to Perth to compete in the Australia Fencing Circuit and returned with remarkable success. Junyi won her first gold medal in the AFC Open senior group, making her one of the youngest gold medallists in circuit history. Her courage and determination are inspiring.
Celebrating Wendy Weng’s Writing Journey
When Wendy joined The Knox School in Year 5 after moving from China, the challenge of learning English felt enormous. Through resilience, curiosity and a love of storytelling, Wendy has transformed her writing and her confidence.
A breakthrough moment came in Year 6 when she learned about literary techniques. She describes that lesson as a key that opened her mind. Since then, Wendy has written passionately, creating vivid stories where language leaps off the page.
Her latest short story, part of a joyful collection about the adventures of fruit in a bowl, shows just how far she has come. Wendy’s progress is a wonderful reflection of her determination and the supportive learning environment she has embraced.
STEM & Academic Achievement
University of Melbourne Mathematics and Statistics Research Challenge
Our students participated in the 2025 challenge with creativity and curiosity. Across all submissions, students achieved outstanding recognition.
A special congratulations to Mali Yao, who received a Distinction in the Senior category for his project.
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program
Congratulations to Mali Yao and Reese Lee, who have been selected for the University of Melbourne’s prestigious Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program for the Class of 2027. This program recognises high achieving students who show strong academic potential and a commitment to personal growth. We look forward to supporting Mali and Reese as they embrace the opportunities ahead.
Year 5 AMC Prize
Lorne Hong has been awarded the Year 5 AMC Prize, an exceptional honour in the Australian Mathematics Competition. This prize recognises students who demonstrate deep problem-solving capabilities, persistence and a genuine love of mathematical thinking.
We look forward to celebrating with Lorne at the AMT Awards Ceremony and supporting him as he continues to challenge himself.
We congratulate every student who has stepped forward, tried something new, or pushed themselves a little further this term. Their achievements remind us why an untraditional and courageous approach to learning matters.
