We are delighted to share the highlights and achievements of Week 2 from our Year 8 cohort as we kick off the term with enthusiasm and dedication.

The Visual Arts incursion was a notable success, receiving positive feedback from both students and teachers. The boys' engagement and creativity were on full display as seen in the photo gallery below.

We had some remarkable victories in sports this week. A huge shout-out to the Football 8Fs for their impressive 17-0 win and to the Rugby 14Bs for their astounding 85-0 triumph against Barker. Your hard work and teamwork have truly paid off. We also congratulate Cooper Li who won First Place with Special Honours in the 21st Century Talents Strings Competition. Well done!

Our mentor representatives led an exceptional 'Mentor of Origin' activity during Assembly. The energy and positivity were palpable, making it an immensely enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Thank you to our mentors for your leadership and enthusiasm.

Sunday 4 August
• Knox Foundation Wind Ensemble Rehearsal Workshop, 11am-1pm

Monday 5 August
• Term 4 Cadet Uniform available for order via Flexischools

Wednesday 7 August
• Year 8 Australian Mathematics Competition - (da Vinci)

Thursday 8 August
• Elephant Ed Keynote, Wenkart Theatre, Period 4
• Knox In Concert Festival - Concert #6 - Bandstand 2 (Pre-States), Wenkart Theatre, 6pm-9.30pm

Monday 12 August
• Year 8 Parent and Student Event - Stories of Strength and Humanity, Wenkart Theatre, 6.30pm
• Year 8 ICAS (English), 8.20am-10.10am

Tuesday 13 August
• School Photos: Winter Sports

Friday 6 September 
• Year 8 Parents' Supper, 7pm-11pm, Greengate Hotel

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

Thursday 8 August
• Languages Task 3 (HI)

Monday 12 - Friday 16 August
• Visual Arts Task 3 (IC)

Wednesday 21 August
• Mathematics Task 3 (Core) (IC)

Please click here for the current assessment grid for Year 8.

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.

The School has its last Home winter fixture against Waverley this weekend. We would like all students to attend the 1st XV match on Knox 1 at 3.15pm to support our senior students.

We trust that you found the Subject Selection Evening last night informative and that it has assisted your son in deciding the two electives he would like to study in Years 9 and 10. For those who were unable to attend, all of the presentations, including video recordings from Heads of Departments on their subject area, will be available on the portal. To complete the subject selection process, please see the last page of the Year 9 2025 Subject Selection booklet here. Note that as part of the process, students will be required to enter the email address of a parent/carer/guardian, who will then receive an email which will need to be actioned to finalise the selection. The final date for students to submit their elective preferences is 4pm on Friday 9 August 2024.

PDF Links
• Co-Curricular Newsletter Week 2 Term 3 2024
• Co-Curricular Weekly Training Schedule Term 3 2024 
• KAPA Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Term 3 2024

Cadets
Year 8 will be commencing Cadets in Week 1, Term 4. A list of all compulsory uniform items is available in today’s Year 8 newsletter.

Chess
Well done on another strong term of Chess in the NSWJCL competition. The Senior A and Junior A team went through without dropping a point which is a super achievement. Special mention to the Junior B team who just missed out on the quarter finals by one point in a tightly contested game against a strong Marist Eastwood A team. This week, all three games will be at home against Central Coast Grammar today (Friday 2 August). Junior and Intermediate games will aim to start at 3.30pm.

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 2, Term 3 2024

Upcoming Elective Adventure Programs
• Learn to Fly Fish Course, October 2024 (open to Years 8-10 2024)
• Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Course, December 2024 (open to Years 7-9 2024)
• Rock Climb and Canyon Trip, Blue Mountains, April 2025 (open to Years 9-12 2025)
• Larapinta Trail Hike, NT, July 2025 (open to Years 9-12 2025)

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 2, Term 3 2024

I hope everyone is enjoying the opportunity to watch some Olympics this week. There have been so many inspirational performances so far from our Australian athletes and I hope this serves as motivation for all youngsters out there to reach for the clouds and dream big. When you hear some of their personal stories, it really shows that absolutely anything can be achieved with the right attitude and support around the athlete.

William Yang (OKG16) was superb in the pool in the 100m freestyle and reached the semi finals whilst coming up in Week 2, we have a Knox representative on the track with Cameron McEntyre (OKG16) throwing the javelin. Good luck, Cam.

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

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

I love to ask children about prayer, and to hear them say “God answers prayer.” It’s a simple statement, but a profound truth. As we bring our prayers to God, we know that he is attentive and waiting to hear our prayers. Whether in times of joy, or times of challenge, God listens to our prayers with grace and understanding. He is attentive and ready to respond to our needs. .

In prayer, how wonderful it is to be able to listen and talk to our wonderful and glorious God, knowing his words and actions bring life and sustain us in all that we do. We are sometimes called to be patient, or perhaps we feel our prayers and requests aren’t hitting the mark, but we can be assured that God’s power and love are at work in us, every step of the way.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
I kneel in prayer to the Father. All beings in heaven and on earth receive their life from him. God is wonderful and glorious.
Ephesians 3:14-16

Week 3 Term 3 Menu

Year 8 will be commencing Cadets in Week 1, Term 4 and this year, all compulsory Cadet uniform items will be available to order online via Flexischools from Monday 5 August. You will find these items listed under the Cadets section.

The Uniform Shop will exchange most items (except socks) provided the swing tags are still attached. You are encouraged to place your order as soon as possible ahead of the commencement of Cadets. Below is the list of all compulsory items required, along with sizing recommendations.

• 1 x shirt (order the same size as your son's school shirt)
• 1 x pants (recommend to size down from your son's waist measurements as pants are of a generous fit)
• 1 x ripstop jersey (recommend to size up as this is worn over the Cadet shirt)
• 2 x socks
• 1 x boots (recommend to go one size up from your son's shoe size to allow for some room to grow and thickness of the Cadet socks)
• 1 x balmoral (the size is equal to the circumference measurement of your son's head)
• 1 x balmoral bow
• 1 x bush hat
• 1 set of name badges (note that these have been pre-ordered)
• 1 x compass

Enquiries: OKGA Office 02 9487 0419 | 0416 183 474 or email 
For more information and to register, click here.

Years 9, 10 and 11, 2025 – your call to make your mark on the School’s Centenary Yearbook is here! Bring your fresh ideas to the Grammarian, the Knox School annual.

We are looking for new members to join the committee for the 2024 edition. This invitation is open to students currently in Years 8-10.

Academy Honour Awards and Colours are awarded for commitment to this co-curricular activity. If the fields of photography, writing, interviewing, design and/or editing interest you, submit a brief written application and answer the following questions:

• The cover of the Centenary Yearbook will be a standout feature. If you had to choose one event or activity from 2024 for the cover, what would it be and why?
• What specific skill(s) can you bring to the Grammarian Committee?
• Summarise your favourite House activity in one word.

Please feel free to attach examples of your work, where applicable.

Applications close Friday 16 August. Interviews will be held after this date. For all applications and/or enquiries, please email Mrs Aroyan, Publications Manager.

The Knox Christian Fellowship is a community of parents, carers, staff members and chaplains from the Knox Senior School, Knox Prep and Wahroonga Prep. We will be holding two meetings in Term 3 to pray for our schools. All are welcome to attend.

Term 3 Evening Prayer Meeting
Tuesday 13 August at 7.30pm in Gordon.

Term 3 Morning Prayer Meeting
Friday 16 August at 9.30am in Killara.

For more information, please contact Jackie and Jeremy Tham.

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.

New Display
All students are welcome to view the library display celebrating the Paris Olympics. There are many biographies on famous Olympians and many texts detailing their achievements.



The following books have been recommended for book of the year and are available for borrowing:

• 'A Hunger of Thorns' by Lili Wilkinson. This atmospheric book explores the challenges of living in an industrialised world.
• 'Inkflower' by Suzy Zail. Explores the themes of survival, secrets and the transformative power of storytelling.
• 'Two Can Play that Game' by Leanne Yong. An exploration of how challenging it can be to “peak” at high school.

On Monday, Year 8 had the privilege of welcoming 10 experienced artists who worked with students to expand their skills with various mediums whilst they created their own pieces. It was a valuable and enjoyable day for all.

On Wednesday afternoon, Knox and Abbotsleigh students collaborated on a co-educational cooking experience focused on food waste awareness. During the event, students from both schools learned about the impact of food waste on the environment and explored ways to minimise it. The hands-on session culminated in the preparation of a delicious taco salad, allowing the students to apply their new knowledge in a practical and enjoyable way. This experience not only enhanced their culinary skills, but also emphasised the importance of sustainable practices in everyday life. There will be two more cooking opportunities for the students before an end of year celebration at Knox with the OzHarvest Food Truck. This event will be open to all Year 7 and 8 students (with limited tickets) with further information to come in the near future.

The 'Mentor of Origin' activity conducted at this week's Year Meeting was an immensely enjoyable one for all involved.