How Do You Guide and Inspire Others?
This is the question that was posed to our Junior School Captains, Maya and Adam, when they attended the prestigious ‘Dream and Lead’ Leadership Conference at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in March 2025. This dynamic event is designed to ignite the leadership potential of Junior School students, helping them unlock their capabilities and establish strong…
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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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Have You Ever Been On A Teddy Bear Picnic?
Our Early Learning Centre students recently enjoyed a delightful Teddy Bear Picnic, a fun-filled event that combined outdoor play and learning! On a sunny day, children brought their favourite teddy bears and gathered for a picnic full of exciting activities. The day started with children helping pack picnic baskets, practising teamwork and setting up blankets…
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Who Took the Crown at the Senior School House Athletics Day?
Was it Paterson’s Power, Chisholm’s Spirit or Flinders’ Fierce Fight? What an unforgettable day of competition, spirit and sheer teamwork at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track! From the moment the event kicked off, the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing. Every House gave their all, leaving it all on the track with performances that were nothing short…
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Intergenerational Connections: Year 9 CUBE Students Make an Impact
Last year, a group of Year 9 students embarked on the Impact Innovators CUBE elective, a program designed to connect students with real-world clients to develop meaningful products, services, or solutions. Their journey led them to Orana Neighbourhood House, where they conducted surveys to identify community needs and pitched projects to address them. From this…
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Where In The World Is Year 6? Canberra Camp!
Our Year 6 students recently embarked on an enriching excursion to Canberra, gaining firsthand insights into Australia’s government, history, and culture. This immersive experience reinforced their Term 1 Humanities studies on Civics and Citizenship, where they explored Australia’s democracy, the path to Federation and the impact of decision-making in shaping our nation. During their visit…
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Did You Celebrate World Maths Day? We Did!
On Wednesday 26 March 2025, students from Years 4 to 6 at The Knox School came together to celebrate World Maths Day with an exciting lineup of activities! The day kicked off with the highly anticipated Worldwide Mathletics challenges during Period 1, where students joined an online session and tested their skills against others worldwide….
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IN THE MEDIA: Reimagining Education with our Principal, Nikki Kirkup (CEO Magazine)
The Knox School is immensely proud to see Principal and Chief Executive, Nikki Kirkup, featured by The CEO Magazine for her exceptional leadership of our community. Her visionary approach to education is nothing short of transformative, as we courageously challenge outdated systems and reimagine learning for the demands of the 21st century. In her inspiring…
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All Aboard! Prep Students Visit Myuna Farm
Our Prep students had an unforgettable day at Myuna Farm on Tuesday 18 March 2025. The sun was shining and the students had the opportunity to meet, feed and learn about a wide variety of animals, making the day both fun and educational. The students represented TKS with pride, demonstrating respect and responsibility as they…
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How Do We Integrate STEM Across the Junior School Curriculum?
STEM education is more than a set of standalone subjects; it is a dynamic approach to learning that connects disciplines and brings real-world relevance to the classroom. At our school, we integrate STEM across the Junior School curriculum to provide students with rich, interdisciplinary experiences that build essential skills and inspire a love for learning….
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