As we conclude the final week of school for our Year 12 students, it's a moment filled with reflection and emotion. The final Year Meeting was a poignant gathering, marking the end of an era for our students. The Back to Prep morning allowed the boys to reconnect with their early teachers and witness the refurbished campus, bringing back cherished memories.

The Year 12 Chapel Service was particularly emotional as the boys received their Graduating Gift from the School and our congratulations and thanks to Zoltan, Cale, Henry, Martin and Heath for their heartfelt speeches delivered during the Final Assembly on Thursday morning. These speeches highlighted the growth, resilience, and camaraderie that have defined their journey.

Monday 23 September
• Year 12 Valedictory Ceremony
• Valedictory Dinner

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

We have been very impressed with the way the boys have received their Trial results and how they are actively working on using the feedback to continue their HSC preparation. We understand that some may feel exhausted by the long term so this week of celebrations has been a welcome relief. We all enjoyed the final Year Meeting and Chapel Service on Wednesday, the final Year 12 Assembly on Thursday and the House and Leadership Assembly on Friday. The Class of 2024 have passed the baton on to Year 11 and can be so proud of their wonderful journey. With the Valedictory Ceremony and Dinner next Monday we are sure the boys will take the time to reflect, thank their teachers and parents for this wonderful opportunity and rest assured the legacy they have created at Knox is significant. We now look forward to the boys continuing the academic engagement in the Knox Edge sessions and final KAI from next Tuesday.

PDF Links
• Co-Curricular Newsletter Week 9 Term 3 2024
• Co-Curricular Weekly Training Schedule Term 3 2024 
• KAPA Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Term 3 2024

Year 11 Colours and Prefects Pockets
Colour awards entitle the student to have embroidery added to the bottom left pocket of the school blazer. Prefect pockets are placed on the top left pocket. This can only be organised through the Knox Uniform Shop. The draft list of non-academic colours is on display in the WSA. It is the responsibility of the student to find out if they have received an award. The confirmed non-academic colours list was posted and advised on Wednesday 18 September. Cadet and Track and Field colours will be advised by Tuesday 24 September. Please note: Academic colours will be awarded in Term 4 and embroidered at the end of Term 1 2025.

Best Wishes
Chookas to the cast and crew for Sunday’s LETTERS performances! We also wish the Chess team all the best for this weekend's Australian Schools Team Championship as they look to represent NSW in the national competition.

Cadets
This week marks the last week of the Cadet Program for the year of 2023-24. We would like to recognise all those within the program and their commitment to the training, Unit activities, their peers, and their personal accomplishments. We would also like to recognise all our leaders this year who without, this program would not be able to operate so successfully.

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 9, Term 3 2024

Larapinta Trail Hike, NT, 11-18 July 2025: We are offering students the opportunity to hike one of Australia’s most iconic and spectacular walks, the Larapinta Trail in the West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory. On this hike, led by World Expeditions professional guides, students can soak up the ethereal scenery of vast flood plains, razorback rocky ridge lines and stunning waterholes. Cost is $4,500. This trip will be run with Ravenswood School for Girls.

Fiji Service Adventure, September-October holidays 2025: This unique service adventure program in Fiji provides a wonderful variety of landscapes, endemic plant species and birdlife, unique cultural encounters and an opportunity for students to contribute to the sustainability and regeneration of fragile coastal ecosystems. Cost is circa $6,000 and is being led by World Expeditions. This trip will be run with Ravenswood School for Girls.

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

Stuart Clark, Director of Experiential Learning

Last night, our Knox Track and Field team performed incredibly well at CAS to place 2nd! This brings an end to an extremely enjoyable athletics season. We will continue to work the through results and share details including all record holders, PBs and other standout performances from the event in the coming days.

Our Tartan Army were, as always, amazing and lifted the team to some incredible results. Thank you again to this amazing group of Year 12 student supporters for a great year.

This season, with the support of some amazing coaches and Director Miss Hemsworth, has seen a real shift in culture around athletics, with much time and effort going towards building the program. We enjoyed big numbers attend the training sessions right through the entire year – it was not simply a short five-week season. If last night triggered some interest from your son, please reach out to Miss Hemsworth or the Sport department as the door is always open to more students getting involved in skills sessions that do not impact on their other commitments. These flexible arrangements cater for all comers and last night was just the beginning of an exciting new era in Knox Track and Field.

Have a great week everyone. Please note the following holiday programs that may be of interest: Squash and Tennis. Go the Black and Blue!

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

As the term comes to an end, and many families, staff and students are about to travel personally, or go on school immersion trips and tours, we remember that wherever we go, God goes with us. The ever-loving and everlasting presence of God gives us comfort and companionship for our way and will also be with our loved ones on their adventures.

May you sense this peace.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139: 7-10

Week 9 Term 3 Menu

Volunteers Urgently Needed for HSC Disability Provisions
The Diverse Learning department needs volunteers to act as Readers for some of our students in the upcoming HSC Exams. Readers simply read the questions in the exam paper to the student and subject knowledge is not necessary. Without volunteers, our Diverse Learners are not able to equitably access their HSC exams, so your support is invaluable! We would gratefully accept one-off volunteers, or those who can support in multiple exams.

If you would like to assist the School in this very meaningful way, please click here.

NB: Parents/relatives of current Year 12 students CAN act as volunteers for exams that their son/grandson/nephew is not sitting. If you son does English Advanced, you CAN volunteer for English Standard. Additionally, volunteers need a current Working With Children Check which can be obtained here.

Please note that Main Reception hours during the school holidays (30 September – 11 October) are from 8am-4pm.

Every year, all schools in Australia must participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability.

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:
• year of schooling
• category of disability
• level of adjustment provided

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability. The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. Knox Grammar School will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified.

Can you guess who is who amongst this gallery of Years 9 and 10 boys!

On Wednesday, the Class of 2024 enjoyed their last Year Meeting. Personal Choice awards were presented to those in IT and Design and Technology subjects. The year group also shared lots of fun, happy memories as they reflected on their years at school.

On Thursday the Class of 2024 had their final Assembly with all students in the Senior School. We heard from our Head Prefect, Zoltan; Vice Prefects, Heath and Henry; Secretary Cale and our Boarding Prefect, Martin. We also heard Kisho on the drums as he performed his Year 12 HSC drum piece.

Students who attended Knox Prep enjoyed a breakfast and a tour of the grounds this week. The event certainly brought back many fond memories for the boys.

Our Year 12 boarders enjoyed coming together at this week's Year 12 Senior House Boarders' Banquet.

A fun day was had by all at the Year 12 Carnival Day.