The Knox School has achieved a remarkable milestone in athletics, earning promotion to the Division 2 Athletics Carnival for 2025 following an outstanding performance in the 2024 Division 3 Carnival.
With 78 dedicated students representing the School, TKS demonstrated exceptional teamwork, determination and school spirit on Friday 9 May 2025 when they attended the EISM Division 2 Athletics Carnival at Lakeside Stadium near Albert Park Lake. The students’ commitment to supporting each other and ensuring participation across all events played a key role in maximising points and securing success.
TKS emerged victorious in the Under 14 Boys and Girls categories, as well as the Under 15 Girls division, showcasing the depth of talent across year levels. Overall, the School finished in an impressive 3rd place, a strong indicator of consistent performance across the board.
Our Senior Head of Sports Strategy, Programs and Pathways, Nathan Bower, shared after the event:
The amazing school spirit on display was truly inspiring – our students supported one another and made sure every event was covered, giving us the best chance to score maximum points.
He further elaborates to share that there were several standout individual performances on the day, with the following students winning their respective events:
- Samaaya Gunasekera (Year 9)
- Charmaine Cheung (Year 9)
- Amelia Carnell (Year 11)
- Aleisha Cormick (Year 11)
- Leah Hibbert (Year 8)
- Stephanie Jarvis (Year 10)
- Sasith Chandrasena (Year 7)
- Jerry Zeng (Year 8)
- Karl Sautner (Year 10)
- Riley Chandra (Year 8)
- Joshua Hick (Year 10)
- Nico Wilkeson (Year 10)
Adding to the celebration, The Knox School was awarded Most Improved School, reflecting significant progress from 2024 to 2025 – a testament to the hard work of both students and staff involved in the athletics program.
Congratulations to all students who participated and contributed to this incredible achievement. The Knox School community looks forward to continuing this momentum in Division 2 next year!
