Music Camp Hits a High Note at Rutherford Park
10 August 2026
The sound of rehearsals, laughter and music filled Rutherford Park last week as 124 students from Years 7 to 12 came together for The Knox School’s annual Music Camp, making it one of our largest camps in years. Bringing together students from intermediate and senior ensembles, the three-day camp provided an immersive opportunity to focus…
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Year 1 Explores the Hidden Connections of Local Habitats
10 August 2026
The great outdoors became the classroom for our Year 1 students as they ventured to Lewis Park and Blind Creek in Wantirna South as part of their current Inquiry Unit exploring living things, habitats and the connections that exist within our local environment. Guided by the big question, “How might we partner with our local…
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Little Athletes, Big Moments at Mini Olympics
6 August 2026
The Sports Centre was buzzing with energy on Friday 31 July as our Early Learning Centre students took part in one of the most anticipated events on the ELC calendar, the annual Mini Olympics. With colourful equipment, upbeat music and plenty of cheering from family members, educators and student leaders, our youngest learners were soon…
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Tournament of Minds 2026: Creativity, Collaboration and Challenge in Action
6 August 2026
The Knox School’s Tournament of Minds (TOM) journey is officially underway, with 11 teams from Years 5 to 10 stepping up to take on one of Australia’s most exciting problem-solving competitions. Representing the disciplines of Language Literature, Social Sciences, STEM and The Arts, our students have embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness…
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When Students Start Solving Australia’s Biggest Health Challenges
6 August 2026
What happens when you give students a real-world problem, access to expert mentors, and the freedom to think beyond the classroom? You don’t get a school project, you get a healthcare innovation. Year 10 students Lukas, Jordan and Divnit recently took on the Global Health Youth Connect (GHYC) Case Competition, a prestigious student-led initiative affiliated…
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A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Comes to Life in Year 7 Art
6 August 2026
What do you get when you combine creativity, craftsmanship and a touch of Wonderland? For our Year 7 Visual Communication Design (VCD) and Art students, the result is a captivating collection of clay top hat sculptures inspired by the curious and imaginative world of the Mad Hatter. Under the guidance of Mr Chris Hilton, students…
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Celebrating 100 Days of Prep
6 August 2026
There was plenty to celebrate this week as our Prep students marked their first 100 Days of School, a milestone that highlights just how much they have grown since their very first day at The Knox School. Dressed as their favourite Little Learners Love Literacy characters, students proudly welcomed their families into the classroom to…
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Leadership Isn’t a Badge. It’s a Billy Cart, a Butterfly and a Jelly Snake
4 August 2026
What does leadership look like? Many people picture a title, a position, or someone standing at the front of the room giving directions. Our Year 6 students spent Leadership Day discovering something far more powerful: leadership is often at its best when it’s focused on helping others succeed. On Thursday 30 July, students took part…
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More Than a Parent-Teacher Interview: Students Leading the Conversation
30 July 2026
What happens when students take ownership of the conversation about their learning? This year, our Junior School has introduced 360 Interviews, a new approach that places students at the centre of discussions about their growth, achievements and future goals. Alongside traditional Parent-Teacher Interviews, our Years 3-6 students recently stepped into the role of presenter, hosting…
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When Year 8 History Escapes the Textbook
30 July 2026
For one day only, TKS classrooms were transformed into a world of knights, nobles, laws, legends and life inside the medieval kingdom. As the Year 8 History unit on Medieval Europe commenced, students swapped note-taking for an immersive, hands-on journey through the Middle Ages during the annual Medieval History Day. And this was no ordinary…
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