Without question, 2024 was a standout year for TKS marked by incredible achievements and memorable events across every corner of the School. These milestones highlight the many and diverse strengths of our community and showcase the remarkable progress we’ve made as such a young school.
As last year drew to a close, our Principal and Chief Executive, Nikki Kirkup, took the time in the final assembly of Term 4 to explore the vast array of achievements, events and initiatives with our TKS students as we look reflected on the year that was 2024:
What started as a short final address expanded quickly to over 100 slides. The abundance of material made the process of selection quite challenging. In the day-to-day life of a school and the business of life, we can often lose sight of what matters. Our achievements diminished as we pursue our next target or goal. As we worked our way through the story together, it quickly became apparent just how much we had achieved as a community of learners.
As you take a moment to step away from your hectic schedule and perhaps take a seat with a coffee, tea, or beverage appropriate for whatever time of day you get to this bulletin…. I invite you to take a moment to peruse the list below, which I believe captures the thriving nature of this multifaceted organisation beautifully and acts as a wonderful reflection on perhaps what could be considered our best year yet!
Acknowledging that it is a mighty task to capture the attention of an auditorium of hundreds of students within the final moments of the school year, she ambitiously decided to outline these aspects as a visual story:
Whilst this is a mere snapshot of the 2024 story here at The Knox School, it serves as a wonderful narrative that frames the significant impact and achievement of our community of learners. The good news? It doesn’t stop there! Our 2024 graduates continue to succeed and we’re pleased to share more insights with you about the next exciting stages of their journeys…
At the end of last year we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Year 12 students as they received their final VCE results, marking the culmination of their hard work, determination and resilience across their school journeys.
We are incredibly proud to announce that 100% of our students received first-round offers to their chosen universities. This exceptional result reflects the hard work and dedication of our students throughout their respective academic journeys. In addition to the first-round offers, all five of our applicants for early entry programs were successful. This achievement is a testament to their commitment and ability to meet the rigorous criteria set by top universities. We are also thrilled to celebrate the success of three of our students, who were awarded scholarships to Deakin University, Monash University and the University of Melbourne. These scholarships not only recognise their academic excellence but also open doors to a world of opportunities at some of Australia’s leading universities.
Our students are pursuing a wide range of industries and subject areas, showcasing their diverse talents and aspirations. From Medical Science to Law, Information Technology to Design, Sport to Education, Economics to Engineering, TKS students are preparing to make a lasting impact on the world in many different fields. Their achievements are a clear indication of the bright futures ahead of them.
Our 2024 School Dux, Rishika Rodrigues, recently delivered an inspiring speech about her personal journey through TKS to our current Year 12 students – pictured above with our Principal and Chief Executive, Nikki Kirkup, and our Associate Principal: Head of Senior School, Janelle Mathias. Our Careers Development Practitioner, Jacky Burton, also commented:
Throughout our work with students, countless inspiring stories unfolded as they overcame challenges and realised that success has many paths. While each journey is unique, I have no doubt that every student will ultimately discover the remarkable direction their dreams will lead them.
Happily, our 2024 graduates, now 2025 Falconians, continue to contribute to our innovative approach to learning and teaching with many of them returning as Falconian Tutors, a program that continues for our VCE students in 2025. We look forward to seeing how they continue to excel and make the world a better place!
