Tournament of Minds
A Challenge to young minds of Creativity and Collaboration Tournament of Minds (TOM) is an educational program that challenges students to solve real-world problems through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The competition was once again a highlight for many students from Years 5 to 10, as well as for our wider School community. With 10…
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Senior School House Volleyball Competition
Senior School House Volleyball Competition The Senior School House Volleyball competition was held across Week 5 and Week 6 of this term, with students from Years 7 to 12 showcasing their skills during the lunchtime tournament. The event featured a series of preliminary matches, leading up to an exciting grand finale. Students impressed both their…
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Book Week
Book an Adventure What a wonderful Book Week we have just experienced! This year we celebrated 80 years of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week. The theme, Book an Adventure, truly came to life through a series of engaging activities designed to foster a love of reading and showcase Australian literature. The…
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Celebrating National Science Week
Celebrating National Science Week in the Junior School Science Week was extended an extra week at The Knox School, giving students even more time for discovery, creativity and fun after two year levels returned from camp. National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, held each August with thousands of events across…
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A Taste of Knox
A Taste of Our Community: Students Create School Recipe Book The team of Year 9 and 10 students who were previously working with the Liger Academy in Cambodia has now turned their efforts to our own school community. The group are cooking up something special for our TKS community: a recipe book filled with delicious…
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Once Upon Our Time
Once Upon Our Time: A Showcase of Talent and Community What a performance! The Knox School (TKS) is incredibly proud of every student who took to the stage in this year’s production, Once Upon Our Time. After months of rehearsals piecing together the elements of the performance, dedication and creativity, our cast and crew delivered…
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Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee
Students Shine in The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee Last week, students from Years 3 to 6 took part in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, showcasing their spelling skills, concentration and confidence. This national competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to challenge themselves in literacy while representing their school with pride. We are thrilled to…
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Rapid Planning Program
Year 9 and 10 Students Bring Business Ideas to Life in Rapid Planning Program Eighteen Year 9 and 10 students recently took part in a fast-paced Rapid Business Planning program with Mrs Shelley Lloyd-Smith (Commerce Department) and Liana Gooch (Head of Learning, Teaching and Innovation), designed to help young people turn simple ideas into structured,…
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Introducing Falcon Squad
Supporting Aspirational Student-Athletes at TKS This year, we have proudly launched the Falcon Squad, an athletic development program designed to support high-performing, aspirational student-athletes from Years 9 to 12. Headed by Nathan Bower, Senior Head of Sport Strategy, Programs and Pathways, the Falcon Squad offers nominated students the opportunity to explore the attributes of elite…
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Fuel for Performance:
The Falcon Squad Take on Nutrition This week, the Falcon Squad, our group of aspirational Year 9 to 11 athletes excelling across a wide range of sports, participated in a two-hour Fuel for Performance session led by Food Studies teacher, Ms Emer Fox. The session was designed to help students understand how nutrition supports training,…
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