With the halfway point of term approaching, we would like to encourage all parents to have conversations with their sons about how they are tracking, particularly as assessments continue to come and the sport seasons change over. The midway point in every term is a good opportunity to take stock of our routines and habits and make any adjustments that will benefit us in the long term.

In Year Meeting this week, we heard from a number of exchange students who have been visiting Knox over the last few weeks. It takes an incredible amount of courage as a young man to travel across the world, join a new school and take on the new challenges that come with cultural and language differences. We would like to thank the students and families that have hosted and wish all our exchange students well during their remaining time at Knox.

This week also marks the last week of the Pymble/Knox Social Cup. Running over the last three weeks, some 100 boys have participated in the program, forming connections with their peers from Pymble Ladies’ College across a range of sports and service activities. The highlight of the program has been seeing our boys take up the opportunity to give back to their community and, in the process, form a stronger sense of self and understanding of their potential to support and drive change in the world around them. What can be a simple task - cooking a meal for someone less fortunate or knitting a scarf for those in need - can make a real difference to someone’s context.

Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August
• NSW State Band Championships

Monday 26 - Tuesday 27 August
• Drama Incursion: Viewing of HSC Performance Major Works - 8.30am-3.15pm, Drama Theatre

Wednesday 28-Friday 30 August
• Year 10 Agriculture Excursion - Farm Study

Thursday 29 August
• Australian Informatics Olympiad - 1pm-4pm, various classrooms

Friday 30 August
• Jersey Day

Saturday 31 August
• Knox Gala Day

Monday 2 September
• Woodwind Soiree #3 - 6.30pm-7.30pm, JAPAC

Tuesday 3 - Sunday 8 September
• Australian Interschools Snow Sports Championships, Perisher

Wednesday 4 September
• NSW Schools Cup Volleyball - 7am - 6.30pm, Sydney Olympic Park

Friday 6 September
• NSW Schools Cup Volleyball- 7am - 6.30pm, Sydney Olympic Park

Friday 6 September
• Legacy Day

Friday 6 September
• Knox Ravenswood Mixed Doubles, 5pm-9pm, Knox Tennis Court

Wednesday 11 September
• Year 10 Formal

Saturday 19 October 
• Year 10 Parents' Supper, Pymble Golf Club

A full list of school events can be found in the School Calendar via the Knox app or Parent Lounge.

Please click here for the Term 3 Assessment Grid.

Week 6
• Tuesday 27 August - Science - In class task
• Wednesday 28 August - Music - In class task

Week 7
• Monday 2 September - Agriculture - In class task
• Tuesday 3 September - Mathematics & Mathematics (Core 2) - In class task
• Wednesday 4 September - Drama - Hand in task
• Thursday 5 September - History - Core - In class task

Over the last three weeks, students from the Class of 2026, alongside their peers from Pymble Ladies’ College (PLC), have been participating in the Pymble/Knox Social Cup. We could not be prouder of the boys for the way they conducted themselves as hosts when at Knox, and also for the respect they showed when visiting PLC. At Knox, the afternoons have been filled with fun games of mixed Netball, Volleyball and Basketball. It was great to watch the two schools playing in mixed teams and learning some new skills.

At PLC, the students combined to help out at the After School Hours Centre, cooked for a local charity and completed some knitting. Once again, the conduct of the boys was exceptional and we could witness first-hand the positive memories being made.

None of this would have been possible without the hard work of Chris Costaganna and Caitlin Illek. As an Academy Team, we would like to thank them for the organisation that went into this and the sacrifice of their own personal time to supervise the program. Their selflessness in ensuring this program ran, providing the boys with such a fantastic experience, should be celebrated.

Middle Academy Team

PDF Links
• Co-Curricular Newsletter Week 5 Term 3 2024
• Co-Curricular Weekly Training Schedule Term 3 2024 
• KAPA Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Term 3 2024

KAPA
NSW State Band Championships – Sunday 25 August, Penrith
Full details of band arrival and performance times can be found within this letter.
Venue: The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith
Meeting Place: in the main foyer of ‘The Joan’
Uniform: Full Winter School Uniform (no boater)
Bring: Instrument and music folder (Year 7, Year 8 and Concert Band). You can bring a water bottle and light snack with you too, but we ask for no additional bags, there is only space for instrument cases. Spit towels – you know if you need them!

Arrival Times:
• Year 7 Wind Band – 7.30am
• Year 8 Wind Band – 10am
• SWE – 1.15pm
• Concert Band – 4pm

Students will be dismissed directly following their performance.

For more details, click on the latest Co-Curricular Newsletter linked above. Should you have any questions regarding the activities please email the Co-Curricular department here.

Chuck Ardron, Director of Co-Curricular Operations

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Sport Newsletter Week 5, Term 3 2024

The CAS Track and Field season has officially kicked off. This past weekend, our students competed in their first internal meet at Knox, showcasing their skills in running, jumping, and throwing whilst some were dusting off the cobwebs after a big winter season. Some incredible times have already been recorded.

We are thrilled to have Knox’s own Paris Olympian, Cameron McEntyre (OKG16), share his expertise on the javelin with our athletes and this will be ongoing for the entire season. Cam spoke to our Year 7s last week about his first experiences at Knox as a 13yr old Athlete and the journey that got him to Paris.

It’s not too late to get involved. Tomorrow, all students are invited to join the Knox Track and Field program at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre for more athletic fun as we gear up for the CAS Track and Field Championships on September 19 – see you there! For more information, please refer to the Knox app and select Track and Field.

For more on sport this week, please read the Sport Newsletter linked above.

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

There are many things to be concerned about today. Whether it is socio-political, personal, financial or health issues, there never ceases to be something that causes anxiety. These anxieties are surely exacerbated by 24-hour news cycles, social media interconnection, and other peculiarities of our time; in the same breath, anxiety seems to follow us all regardless of time and place.

But as Christians we can rest on Christ. We are told not to be anxious about anything, but rather to be prayerful. We are told that we can “bring all (our) anxiety and worry to Him”. I am thankful that I don’t have to have everything figured out, I’m so grateful that I don’t have to puzzle through everything myself. It brings the greatest peace to know that whenever we encounter anxieties or problems that may appear insurmountable, we can trust in the mercy and goodness of God. The peace from faith “transcends all understanding”, which is such a wonderful gift to reflect upon.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

Week 6 Term 3 Menu

When: Saturday 31 August 2024, 10am-4pm
Where: Knox Senior School

What's on at Knox Gala Day 2024? Live music, track and field and an Old Boys' Rugby game. There's also the huge range of food and market stalls, rides and games, classic car show, the popular Bargain Bazaar and giant book sale, our Boarding Parents' Fresh Produce Stall and so much more!

Parking is limited – we encourage all attendees to use public transport.

More information: www.knox.nsw.edu.au/galaday.

Book Week Continues! Don't miss our Bookmark competition
During Book Week, all Years 7-9 students are encouraged to enter the Bookmark competition. Prizes will be awarded including book vouchers. Watch this space for the announcement of the winners!

On Thursday 22 August, the Headmaster communicated with the community in relation to the significant strides we've made in the first half of 2024 towards our environmental stewardship goals. Please see the letter here.

Year 10 playing netball in the Pymble/Knox Social Cup.