The Class of 2029 have had a busy week with Geography and Music assessment tasks. Across this week in Mentor, the boys engaged in connections activities with their MacPherson Mates and also had a session reflecting on the Toolbox Learning session from last week on emotional regulation. At the current stage of the boys' development, this is vital information and skills that they can reflect on and utilise in moments of stress.

During lunchtime on Wednesday, we offered basketball for our lunchtime activity. It was great to see the boys engage in friendly competition whilst earning points for their Mentor Group. On Friday during lunchtime, we had the finale with our top two teams competing. It was great to see the boys supporting their peers during what was an intense game.

Saturday 31 August
• Knox Gala Day

Monday 2 September
• Woodwind Soiree #3

Tuesday 3 September
• KAPA Ensembles Photo Morning - 7am-8.20am - JAPAC
• Parent Event: Emotion Regulation Webinar - 6.30pm-8pm

Thursday 5 September
• Horn Soiree - 6.30pm-7.30pm - JAPAC

Thursday 12 September
• Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad

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

Tuesday 27 August to Monday 2 September
• Music - In Class Task

Thursday 5 September
• Mathematics - In Class Task

Friday 6 September
• Mathematics da Vinci - In Class Task

Please click here for the current Assessment Schedule for Year 7.

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.

We are very much looking forward to seeing our Year 7 boys and their families at Knox Gala Day tomorrow. Gala Day is a highlight in the calendar each year with this year’s iteration having been postponed due to poor weather back in Term 2. We are expecting all boys from 10am to 12.30pm for a variety of events and activities with more options for viewing and participation available after that time as well.

In his book 'iDisorder: Understanding our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming Its Hold on Us', Dr Larry Rosen, professor of psychology at California State University, discusses changes that occur to the the brain’s ability to process information and the ability to relate to the world due to daily consumption of media and use of technology. This obsession with technology can result in signs and symptoms of psychological disorders (which Dr Rosen has labeled iDisorders) such as stress, sleeplessness, narcissism and a compulsive need to check in with our technology.

PDF Links
• Co-Curricular Newsletter Week 6 Term 3 2024
• Co-Curricular Weekly Training Schedule Term 3 2024 
• KAPA Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Term 3 2024

KAPA
Congratulations to our Knox Bands for their exceptional performances at the 2024 NSW State Band Championships on Sunday 25 August. Our Knox bands achieved the following outstanding results:

• Knox Symphonic Wind Ensemble – First place in the Youth A Grade Concert Band Championship
• Knox Concert Band – First place in the Youth B Grade Concert Band Championship
• Knox Year 8 Wind Band – Fifth place in the Youth C Grade Concert Band Division
• Knox Year 7 Wind Band – First place in the Youth D Concert Band Championship

This was an extraordinary team effort from our 269 students, KAPA staff, families, and School community in teaching, preparing, mentoring, and assisting our boys with the skills required for exceptional outcomes – Bravo!

ABBOX, 6-8 December
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Sony Foundation School Holiday Camp (ABBOX). The camp, which involves senior Knox and Abbotsleigh students, offers residential respite care for children with disabilities, aged 5-16, at no cost to families. It will be held at the Abbotsleigh Boarding facilities from 6-8 December.

We welcome and encourage applications from families within the Knox community, and we invite you to share this opportunity with any families, friends, and communities whose children would benefit from this camp. Please find the link here. Applications close Friday 6 September 2024. Please direct all enquires to Mrs Clarke via email.

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 6, 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 $4,500.00. Please note, this trip is likely to be run with Ravenswood School for Girls.

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 6, Term 3 2024

I hope everyone is looking forward to Gala Day this Saturday. From a sport perspective, we will be showcasing our Track and Field squad in a number of events, whilst honouring our commitment to the Headmaster’s Gift Race and Deputy Headmaster’s Mile Race. I encourage everyone to come and watch our best athletes in action, as they show their skills in the build-up to their big event in September.

Snow Sports
34 students from Knox Prep and Senior School competed in the Snow Australia Interschools State Championships in Perisher last week. More amazing results were achieved in sometimes quite difficult race conditions, with Knox securing 3rd place Primary Male Overall Championship and 6th place Secondary Male Overall Championship. Knox students brought home one gold, five silver and four bronze medals, with several teams and individuals qualifying for the National Championships in September. We are so proud of the efforts of all students and wish those competing at Nationals the best of luck!

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

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

September is the month the ecumenical church has marked as a time to celebrate creation as well as to draw attention to the ecological crisis we face. The theme for the Season of Creation 2024 is “To hope and act with creation”. You can read more about the initiative here. 

The church recognises that we have not been relating to the Earth as a gift from our Creator, but rather as a resource to be used. Nevertheless, we hold a hope for a better future. Biblical hope is a contextual hope which requires us to actively strive for new life amidst the our collective struggles and concerns. Just as in childbirth, we acknowledge that we can go through intense pain knowing that new life will spring forth. This is our hope as we all do what we can for the sustainability and care of our earth.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now
Romans 8:22

Week 7 Term 3 Menu

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

Plan your day! Please see below for our site map for Gala Day this Saturday. Parking is limited – we encourage all attendees to use public transport. See you there!

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

New Display – Moving objects
Do you like to read about Planes, Drones and Automobiles? Students are welcome to come into the library to see the new display in the library foyer.

• 'Drone Pilots' by Andrew Morkes. In this book, you'll learn about the types of drones, the benefits and potential dangers.
• 'World’s worst Aircraft' by Jim Winchesster. Some aircraft were commercially unsuccessful, some no longer met military requirements, and some definitely should not have left the drawing board.
• 'Supermarine Spitfire' by Mike Speck. Read about the most famous combat aircraft of all time.
• 'Born to Race' by Max Verstappen.A biography about the first Dutch driver to win the F1 World Championship in 2021.

Today the School participated in Jersey Day, with staff and students wearing their favourite jerseys to support this cause and raise awareness about being an organ and/or tissue donor.

Frequent Borrower Rewards are presented to the students who borrow and read the most books. Congratulations to the following students have successfully completed their Frequent borrower rewards cards and were presented with book vouchers at this week's Year Meeting: Evan H, Yi W, Benjamin L, Ahaan D, Ishan N, Noah H, Lucas W, Aaron C, Krishna S(absent), Jaydon H, Jeremy L and Lachlan G.

Sally Thomson

Heritage Window Design competition
Earlier in the year, Year 7 students spent a day learning about Knox traditions and participating in a mission to design a Year 7 Centenary window for the Heritage Centre. Students completed a series of challenges and created the window in Photoshop, using images of Knox icons. Entries were judged by a panel of Knox staff. Eric’s beautiful winning window design can be seen below and will be printed and installed in our Heritage Centre.

Winner
Eric Hu

Highly Commended
Nathan Koon and Coby Zheng
Anay Patel and Owen Caufield
Liam Winterton and James Owen
Ryan Pu and Matt Ding

Janelle Charlton - Director of Studies