Your Role Matters: Supporting Your Child’s Language Learning
At The Knox School, we celebrate the rich cultural and linguistic diversity that shapes our vibrant community. Like many schools across Victoria, we proudly support students who are learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). In our classrooms, a number of students are navigating the exciting challenge of learning English alongside other subjects….
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Warm Hearts, Warm Scarves
Clubs at The Knox School offer something for everyone — from the creative calm of Knox Knitters to the imaginative adventures of Dungeons & Dragons. With such a wide range of opportunities, students are encouraged to find their passion, try something new and connect with others who share their interests. This term, we caught up…
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Stepping Back in Time at Sovereign Hill
Our Year 5 students recently returned from an unforgettable adventure to Sovereign Hill, where they immersed themselves in the sights, sounds and stories of the 1850s gold rush. From the moment they arrived, students were transported back in time through hands-on experiences and captivating historical reenactments. They explored what life was like for gold miners,…
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Student Action: Big Freezers Fundraising for FightMND
Each term, The Knox School students work together to determine what charity to partner with for the termly casual clothes day, a fond tradition for our community. Often these causes are connected to raising awareness or have a personal element to them and Term 2 is no different! Our Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion Prefects,…
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Strings in Harmony: A Musical Journey with Karen Kyriakou
Our talented Falcon Strings and Dolce Strings musicians from Years 3 to 6 recently enjoyed a dynamic and inspiring music incursion with special guest Karen Kyriakou – a highly respected music educator, composer and violinist. Throughout the morning, students had the opportunity to step into the roles of both composers and performers. Under Karen’s expert…
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A Week of Cultural Connection
A small group of Years 9 and 10 students recently engaged in a rich and rewarding program that celebrated and deepened their understanding of First Nations culture. Students Aleeza, Nenuka and Ruby reflected upon this immersive experience and shared their insights with everyone gathered at the recent Reconciliation Week Assembly. Across the week, students took…
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Bridging Now to Next
On a bright morning filled with purpose and unity, students from Prep to Year 12 gathered as a community for a deeply meaningful assembly dedicated to National Reconciliation Week. Taking place just as our Years 9 and 10 students returned from a week-long experience in Arnhem Land, it was a heartfelt reflection on the School’s…
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Country, Culture, Connection: Lessons from Arnhem Land
Recently, our Years 9 and 10 students embarked on a life-changing journey to north-eastern Arnhem Land, where they spent a week immersed in the rich and vibrant culture of the Yolŋu people – one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth. The experience began with a powerful introduction to Yolŋu culture. Students learned about the…
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Our Kid-tastic Day Out: Goats, Glee and Great Memories in ELC
Our Early Learning students recently travelled to Myuna Farm and it was a fun-filled adventure from start to finish! The children had a blast feeding the animals, hopping aboard the farm train, and even trying their hand at milking goats. Laughter, curiosity, and wide-eyed wonder were in abundance as we explored everything the farm had…
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Students Taking Action on the Hygiene Hypothesis
Our Year 10 Biomedicine students have taken their learning beyond the classroom in an exciting, real-world project exploring the Hygiene Hypothesis — the idea that a little dirt might actually be good for our health. After weeks of research, the students are now turning science into action. They’ve connected with our Early Learning Centre community,…
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