“Last First Week” at TKS by Sonali & Liyara, 2026 Media and Marketing Prefects
Starting our final year at TKS feels exciting, emotional, and a little surreal. Walking into School for our “Last First Day” was a reminder of how far we’ve come and how special this year is going to be. As Danu reflected: “When I walked through the gates of the School that once felt big, I…
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Term 1 Student-Lead Fundraising Initiative
Community support for charity partners is an important part of The Knox School, underpinning the development of character within the 3 Journeys framework, sitting alongside academic and skill development. In addition, the opportunity to support community initiatives that are student-led give students agency and develop their leadership and organisation skills while raising awareness of charitable…
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Ready for Year 12? Insights from Those Who’ve Been There
On Tuesday, 10 February 2026, The Knox School proudly welcomed back our high-achieving 2025 Year 12 graduates who attained an ATAR of 90 or above. Their return was celebrated at a special Senior School Assembly, recognising their outstanding accomplishments and inspiring our current Year 12 cohort as they begin their own final chapter at TKS. …
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How Did Our Junior School Set the Tone for an Inspiring 2026?
On Tuesday 10 February 2026, more than 200 parents from our Junior School and Early Learning community gathered for one of the most anticipated events on our calendar — the Junior School Welcome and Information Evening. The outstanding attendance reflected the strength of our school community and marked a positive, energising beginning to the year ahead. The evening kicked…
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Alumni Spotlight: Sharon Wills – Class of 2011
When I think back on my time at The Knox School, what stands out most isn’t a single moment, but the sense that I was encouraged to explore who I was and what I loved. Senior School was a place where I had room to be creative, to try different things, and to follow interests that didn’t always fit neatly into a…
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The Hook
Unlike traditional teaching and learning, the principle of CUBE electives is simple but powerful: engage students through real-world experiences and guide them on a learning journey that matters. Using project-based learning, students work with real clients, co-design solutions, and ask the big questions; What does the client need? Why does it matter? And how can we…
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Junior School House Swimming Carnival – A Splashing Success!
The Junior School kicked off the year with a fantastic day of competition and community spirit at the Harold Holt Swim Centre in Glen Iris on Friday 6 February. Students from Years 4–6 threw themselves into the carnival with enthusiasm, helping us reach an impressive 94% participation rate. That level of involvement says so much…
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Wominjeka: Beginning 2026 with Intention
On Tuesday 10 February, our Years 2–12 students gathered to open the 2026 school year with a special assembly and Acknowledgement of Country. We were honoured to welcome Nartarsha Bamblett, a proud First Nations woman living and learning on Naarm Country in Melbourne. Her message centred on one powerful idea: intention. Nartarsha shared the meaning of Wominjeka —…
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Fasten Your Seatbelts: Welcome to the 2026 Senior School Journey
Fasten Your Seatbelts: Welcome to the 2026 Senior School Journey Senior School officially reopened this week with a powerful message to students: every new academic year is a journey, and 2026 is one worth committing to. In the welcome address by Head of Senior School, Ms Janelle Mathias, students were invited to think of Senior…
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Year 9 Builds Agency in Learning… One Jenga Block at a Time
Year 9 Builds Agency in Learning… One Jenga Block at a Time Step into the Futures Hub, where creativity sparks, collaboration thrives, and the learners of tomorrow are shaping the world today. At The Knox School, this purpose-built space brings innovation to life, giving students the freedom to explore, experiment, and tackle real-world challenges through…
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