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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Strings Students Shine at Victorian School Music Festival
30 July 2026
It has been a big week for The Knox School Music Department, with our talented string ensembles taking centre stage at the Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF) at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Across three consecutive days, students from Dolce Strings, Corelli Strings and Volante Strings proudly represented the School, performing alongside some of Victoria’s finest…
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Girl Power: Irina’s Melbourne University STEM Adventure
30 July 2026
At The Knox School, we encourage students to pursue opportunities that challenge their thinking, broaden their horizons and connect their learning to the world beyond the classroom. During the recent school holidays, Year 9 student Irina was selected to attend the prestigious Girl Power in Engineering and IT Residential Camp at the University of Melbourne….
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The Final Word: A Strong Finish to the Debating Season
30 July 2026
The fifth and final round of the Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) Debating Competition marked an excellent conclusion to a year of commitment, preparation and growth for our TKS debaters. Competing at Avila College, students once again demonstrated the confidence, teamwork and critical thinking skills they have developed throughout the season. Our Year 10 students…
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