Welcome back for the start of the final term of our boys’ time as students at Knox. We are sure many of you have been wondering how the years passed by so quickly!

We hope that the boys were constructive during the break and also gave themselves some opportunities to recharge and re-energise. The term is a demanding one with many ‘lasts’ for the boys, with academic challenges and reflection, and with some excellent opportunities for celebration of their journey. Being well rested and refreshed will be of enormous benefit.

Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 July
• Drama HSC Trial Night Showcase

Monday 23 September
• Valedictory Dinner

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

Monday 29 July
• Maths extension 1- In Class Task

Monday 29 July - Wednesday 31 July
• Agriculture - Tasks with Individual times

Tuesday 30 July - Thursday 1 August
• Drama - Multimodal Format

Friday 2 August
• Maths Extension 2 - In Class Task

Thursday 8 August - Friday 9 August
• Music 1; Music 2 Music Extension - Trial HSC Bock

Please click here for the current assessment schedule for Year 12.

All assessments are subject to change. Students are to refer to the Assessment Notifications provided to them and if in doubt they need to contact their teacher.

Most of the cohort have returned to school with a sense of purpose and a desire to build on what they have done over the previous three terms. We will speak to the cohort during Year Meeting next Monday about a range of strategies they can use to ensure they are effective in their academic studies. With their Trial HSC Examinations commencing in Week 5 on Monday 19 August, a focus must be placed upon ensuring an effective study plan is devised using the examination timetable. Using a weekly study plan and studying effectively and efficiently is a crucial foundation in assisting them achieve their personal best. The Senior Academy team and mentors have provided different approaches to developing a study plan to find what best works for each student. If your son needs help with planning towards the Trial Examinations, please ask him to approach his academic mentor, pastoral mentor or a member of the Senior Academy team.

The week before the Trial Examinations, there are two study days on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 August. The boys will be able to study at school during the study days and the Trial HSC block in Seniors’ Hall during the day dressed in smart casuals. The timetable can be found on the portal.

PDF Links
• Co-Curricular Newsletter Week 1 Term 3 2024
• Co-Curricular Weekly Training Schedule Term 3 2024 
• KAPA Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Term 3 2024

Cadets
During the last weekend of the holidays, our CUO candidates for the Cadet year 2024-25 participated in their third leadership course where they practised leadership, learnt new skills, and were directed in how to complete their role in the Unit if promoted to the rank of CUO.

Teamwork skills were challenged on day one, setting the scene for the following course days. The weekend concluded with a Command Post Exercise (CPX) where all candidates were challenged across aspects of leadership and command.

Years 7-9 Junior Music Theatre Showcase – Letters
Rehearsals will start on Sunday 4 August at 1pm for our collaborative creation with local girls’ performers of our Years 7-9 Junior Music Theatre Showcase – Letters. You will be astounded at the up and coming talent, as we present songs and scenes that are connected to this Letters theme. This showcase gives our Years 7-9 students the chance to step into the spotlight and shine, stretching their skillset and making strong connections with their performance art friends. Our performance will be on Sunday 22 September at 4pm.

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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Experiential Newsletter Week 1, Term 3 2024

Host a Spanish or American Exchange Student in 2025
We are seeking families to host Year 10 Spanish and American exchange students in their homes in 2025. The students are from two of our valued international partner schools. The Spanish Exchange Program is held at Knox in July-August 2025 for four weeks, and the USA Exchange Program is held at Knox in May-June 2025 for six weeks. If your family is willing to host an exchange student, please email Mr Clark.

You can also find more information about all the programs on the Experiential Learning microsite here.

Stuart Clark, Director of Experiential Learning

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Sport Newsletter Week 1, Term 3 2024

Term 3 updates
• We have a number of teams in the mix for CAS Premierships.
• Rugby remain undefeated in CAS. They play St Aloysius’ away this weekend. Our boys played King’s on Thursday and are ready for the last few weeks of season.
• Footballers sit on top of the CAS ladder.
• Tennis also sitting on top.
• Volleyball remain in second place
• AFL won the CAS Premiership and are now in a battle with St Ignatius’ for the CIS title.

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

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

Welcome to Term 3. I hope you were able to keep warm over the winter holidays.

The beginning of any new thing signals change, and change can often bring with it its fair share of concern and anxiety. One cannot help but wonder about the unknown and unexpected.

While we are well into the school year, we may be encountering change on a personal level. This verse from Isaiah reminds us that God is with us through all life’s changes. It is a comfort knowing that God is able to hold all things – and that I am strengthened to encounter the challenge that is before me.

God bless.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
Do not fear, for I am with you,
do not be afraid, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

Week 2 Term 3 Menu

OKGA Evening with an Author – Heather Morris
Members of the Knox community are invited to hear the international best-selling author of 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz', Heather Morris, in conversation with Scott Whitmont (OKG78).

When: Tuesday 20 August, commencing 7pm
Venue: Knox Cultural Centre Auditorium
Tickets: Adults $20, Free for Knox students
All proceeds from this event go to the Old Boys for Old Boys Program
Enquiries: OKGA Office 02 9487 0419 | 0416 183 474 or email 

For more information and to register, click here.

Save the date! Drama HSC Trial Night Showcase
The 2024 HSC Drama cohort are looking forward to displaying their performance and project works at two Trial Performance Nights next week, 30 and 31 July, in the JAPAC Drama Theatre. Everyone is welcome to come and see what we do in Drama for the HSC. Click here for the invitation.

Sarah Fernando, Head of Drama

Statements containing the final 2024 instalment of tuition and compulsory charges were emailed to parents on Friday 19 July. The global Crowdstrike IT issue also occurred at this time. We can confirm all statements were emailed successfully from Knox, however if you have not received your statement please email accountant@knox.nsw.edu.au urgently as full payment is due 9 August, 2024 (unless you are on a fortnightly or monthly direct debit plan – in which case the payment of unpaid incidental charges is due 9 August). If you have any concerns, please refer to the Knox website to confirm the various payment options.

Each term, Knox holds a Handwriting Course designed to help improve the speed, accuracy and legibility of students’ handwriting, reducing tension and fatigue when writing for long periods of time. In 2024, the classes will be held by Ms Lisa Norton, an occupational therapist, who specialises in the development of skills necessary for handwriting and the remediation of handwriting difficulties.

We are now taking expressions of interest for our Term 3, 2024 course for Years 7-12.

Our course will run on either a Tuesday or Wednesday or both mornings, starting at 7.30am, once minimum numbers are confirmed.

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

The event is a huge community celebration with children’s rides, live music performances, market stalls and much more.

Come and enjoy a wide range of foods and market stalls. Members of the public are welcome to attend throughout the day. Entry is free.

Attractions include:
• Kids rides
• Live music – bands, choirs and more
• Performance by the Knox Pipes and Drums
• Bargain bazaar
• Book stall
• Classic cars display
• Café – coffee and homemade treats
• Market stalls
• Show bags
• Lucky dips
• Souvlaki
• Asian food
• Hot Chips
• Cake Stall
• Popcorn and Slushies
• Barbeque
• Boarders' spit roast and produce

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

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

Knox Parents’ Association Term 3 Meeting
Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024
Time: 8.30am-10am
Venue: Inquiry Hub, 1st floor, Oval Building, Knox Preparatory School

Notice is hereby given that the Knox Parents’ Association Term 3 Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 8.30am. The Headmaster, Mr Scott James, along with the Head of Wahroonga Prep (Mrs Julie Wiseman), Head of the Prep School (Mrs Sue Floro) and Deputy Headmaster K -12 and Head of Senior School (Mr Andrew Weeding) will be attending to give an update on the different campuses.

The invitation is open to all parents from Senior, Prep and Wahroonga Prep. The agenda is available here.

If you are able to attend, please click here to register your attendance.

For those parents unable to attend in person, you may view the meeting via the following livestream link here.

If you are viewing the meeting via live stream, please could you still register your attendance here.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Our First Nations boys shared their culture with us at the whole of school Assembly to mark NAIDOC Week. We learnt of interesting cultural facts from Billy Lloyd, Harry Tanner, Charlie Kellahan, and Henry Anderson. William Humes also shared with us his own personal heritage which was fascinating.