Year 9 Make Waves on the Global Stage
A team of driven Year 9 students is set to represent Melbourne on the global stage this June, presenting at the Swimmable Cities Summit in Rotterdam. Their project? A powerful vodcast that dives deep – literally and figuratively – into the swimability of urban waterways. The students are part of Crews Not Passengers, an innovative…
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Let’s Get Creative with Recycling!
This week, TKS witnessed the power of student leadership in action as our Year 6 students took centre-stage with an inspiring assembly on Caring for Our Earth. With passion and purpose, they reminded us all of the importance of the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and encouraged simple but meaningful habits, like turning off…
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Future Entrepreneurs Take the Stage in Year 10 Business Innovation
The Year 10 Business Innovation class, led by Senior School Teacher and Fellow Innovator, Shelley Lloyd-Smith, recently brought entrepreneurial flair to the forefront with an engaging “Shark Tank”-style pitch event! Drawing on core Entrepreneurship and Business Management principles, students explored key concepts such as leadership, strategic thinking, marketing, and financial planning. Over several weeks, they…
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A Window Into Their World
This week, we proudly opened our doors and welcomed families into the heart of our Early Learning Centre, offering a special opportunity to experience what makes our approach so unique. Through our Stay and Play sessions, parents stepped into their child’s world – witnessing firsthand the creativity, curiosity and connections that shape each day in…
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Year 12 Bounce Into Joy and Reflection at Rush HQ
On Tuesday, our Year 12 students swapped books for bounce as they ventured out on a mid-term excursion to Rush HQ – an energising and much-needed circuit breaker in the middle of an intense academic term. Here’s what they had to say about the experience: With the SAC season beginning to ramp up, the excursion…
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Crash? Zoom? Float? What Are Our Physics Students Up To?
It’s been an electrifying term in Year 12 Physics – literally. With Unit 3 content now wrapped up, students are swapping textbooks for toolkits as they dive headfirst into their Extended Practical Investigations (EPIs), an exciting and hands-on culmination of their studies in motion, fields and electricity generation. So, what exactly are they exploring? Everything…
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Biscuit Battles and Brains: House Spirit Is Alive and Delicious at Knox!
House spirit is more than just a splash of colour on a sports jersey at TKS – it’s a way of life! From sporting triumphs to sugar-fueled showdowns, students continue to embrace every opportunity to represent their Houses and chase that coveted House Shield. The House system continues to bring out the best in our…
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Riding Towards Safety and Sustainability
Year 6 students at TKS are currently participating in an exciting and important two-week Bike Education program. This intensive course is led by Year 6 Teacher (and Tour de France Enthusiast), Boyd Williams, and supported by our Sport Teaching Superstars. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become safe…
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What Can We Learn from Our Native Animals?
On Thursday 29 May 2025, the Grevillea classroom in our Early Learning Centre welcomed a few special visitors – some small and furry, others big, scaly or covered in feathers! This exciting wildlife incursion coincided with Reconciliation Week, offering children a unique opportunity to connect with Australia’s incredible native animals, deepen their understanding of biodiversity…
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Introducing Our Futures Hub
Set to take shape in the latter half of 2025, the Futures Hub is more than just a new building – it is a symbol of innovation and the future-focused approach to learning that exists at The Knox School. Featuring state-of-the-art Harwyn Pods, the hub will provide up to six additional classrooms and a flexible…
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