What Is The Falcon Squad?
20 March 2026
The Falcon Squad is The Knox School’s advanced athlete development program for aspirational sporting students in Years 9 to 12 that meet high-performance selection criteria in the chosen sport. The program provides insightful theory and experiences from a high-performance perspective. The Falcon Squad aims to develop well-rounded student-athletes that show potential, discipline and a commitment…
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Pink Stumps Day: Cricket, Community, and Compassion
20 March 2026
On Friday 13 March, our School community came together for Pink Stumps Day – a fun and meaningful lunchtime cricket match organised by the TKS Sports Student Leadership Team, led by Prefects Max Worthy and Aleisha Cormick. Students from each year level took part in a friendly game of cricket competing against teachers. It was…
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What Can We Learn When We Truly Listen to a Life Lived Before Ours?
20 March 2026
In a world where communication is often instant and digital, there is something deeply powerful about slowing down, listening, and truly understanding another person’s story. This term, some of our Year 9 students have been doing exactly that through the CUBE elective Behind Those Eyes. As part of the program, students visited Arcare this week…
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Hands-On Science Incursion Brings Space Learning to Life in Year 5
20 March 2026
Our Year 5 Students recently took part in an exciting Hands-On Science incursion, designed to support their current unit on Earth’s Place in Space. This engaging, practical experience gave students the opportunity to deepen their understanding through exploration, experimentation, and discovery. Throughout the session, students investigated the relative size of planets, gaining a clearer sense…
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Adventure at Sea: Year 4 Sets Sail on the Polly Woodside!
20 March 2026
Last Thursday 12 March, our Year 4 Students embarked on an unforgettable excursion to Polly Woodside, diving headfirst into life aboard a 19th-century tall ship! During the visit, students discovered fascinating stories about the ship’s history and imagined what life was like for sailors navigating the high seas. They eagerly got hands-on with activities such…
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Science Comes to Life: Year 3 Explores the Wonders of Living Things
20 March 2026
This week, our Year 3 students enjoyed an engaging Mad About Science incursion exploring the fascinating world of living things. Throughout the session, students explored the difference between living and non-living things, discussing the important characteristics that make something alive. Students also learned about adaptations and how each species is perfectly suited to its environment. A…
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How Is Motion Described and Explained?
13 March 2026
On Thursday 5 March, Year 12 Physics students stepped beyond the classroom and into one of Melbourne’s most iconic learning environments: Luna Park. As part of the VCE Physics Days, students immersed themselves in Area of Study 1: How is motion described and explained?, applying their understanding of forces and kinematics in a dynamic, real-world…
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What Adventures and Challenges Awaited Year 8 at Anglesea Camp?
13 March 2026
This week, our Year 8 students headed to Anglesea for an enriching camp experience that encouraged independence, teamwork and personal growth. Throughout the week, students were supported by their peers and teachers as they embraced new challenges and developed important life skills. Camp provided the perfect opportunity for students to step outside their comfort zones and into…
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Year 6 Canberra Camp: A Memorable Learning Experience
13 March 2026
Last week, our Year 6 students travelled to Canberra, Australia’s capital city, for a short but incredibly interesting camp. The trip provided students with the opportunity to see many of the nation’s most important landmarks and learn more about Australia’s history, government and national identity. During their visit, students toured a number of significant locations including Old…
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International Women’s Day: Balancing the Scales
13 March 2026
On Tuesday 10 March 2026, The Knox School community came together for a special whole-School assembly to recognise International Women’s Day (IWD), bringing together students from Year 2 to 12. International Women’s Day was officially observed on Sunday 8 March, with this year’s theme announced by UN Women Australia: “Balance the Scales.” The theme highlights…
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