Australia’s unprecedented gold rush at the Paris Olympics has been a source of excitement around the School throughout this past week, and this has been due in large part to our unbelievable swimming team. Thankfully, the future of Australian swimming looks secure as we received word that our Knox Team performed extremely well at the Australian Swimming Championships last week. Some boys from the Co2028 were a big part of the success, and we are really proud of their efforts. In particular, congratulations to Hudson Hegarty, Ethan Cho and Max Moore.

Our year group participated in an Elephant Ed seminar and follow-up tutorial yesterday, with a focus on online safety and being mindful of our digital footprint. Feedback was great and the boys represented themselves with maturity. It is such an important topic for our boys, and will be revisited with some frequency moving forward. Feel free to ask your son about the key messages and to continue the conversation at home.

Friday 9 August - Thursday 15 August
• Year 12 Showcase

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

Thursday 22 August
• Year 8 Incursion - Toolbox Workshops

Saturday 24 August to Sunday 25 August
• NSW State Band Championships, 8am Saturday to 7pm Sunday

Sunday 25 August
• Pipes and Drums - CSS Solos Competition

Saturday 31 August
• Knox Gala Day

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.

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.

Boys, be part of the Tartan Army experience! We are in a unique opportunity to end the winter season as CAS Champions in Rugby, Football, Volleyball, and Tennis, as well as CIS Champions for AFL this weekend. We encourage everyone to attend the AFL and Volleyball on Friday night and the Tennis, Football, and Rugby at Barker College on Saturday afternoon to help get our senior teams over the line!

A reminder that boys need to submit their Year 9 elective subject preferences by 4pm today (Friday 9 August 2024).

This week in the Junior Academy our Year 8 boys participated in an insightful workshop presented by Elephant Ed on the important topics of sex and social media. This session aimed to educate our boys on the complexities and potential impacts of sexting and maintaining a responsible digital footprint. Throughout the session, students explored why someone might choose to send an intimate image, the consequences of such actions, and the relevant legalities associated with distributing intimate images. They also discussed strategies for dealing with peer pressure, ways to seek help and how to support friends in similar situations. This workshop is part of our ongoing effort to provide students with expert workshops focusing on wellbeing and respectful relationships.

In the Junior Academy we believe these discussions are crucial in helping our boys navigate their social environments safely and respectfully. As parents we encourage you to continue these conversations at home, reinforcing the values and information presented during the workshop. For additional resources, please refer to the eSafety Commissioner and YouthLaw websites.

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

Year 12 winter colours
All students must check the list posted in the WSA Seniors’ Hall from 8am, Tuesday 13 August. Please note that this is a draft list with the final list to be posted from 3pm, Wednesday 14 August.

If you have any queries regarding colours, please address your concerns to the Director of the relevant activity by Wednesday 14 August. After this date they will not be considered.

• Students and parents will be emailed the colour nomination on Monday 12 August
• Please print two copies of the email. Both copies are to be signed by a parent/caregiver to confirm the costs associated with the embroidery of blazers (Dry cleaning: $20.50, Pocket Off: $28 and Per line: $20.50.)
• Fold and place paperwork in the top left pocket of the blazer.
• All blazer pockets are to be clear of items and all badges removed from the lapels.
• The students full name is to be clearly marked on the inside of the blazer. Blazers not labelled will not be accepted.
• Blazers are to be handed in to the WSA Senior office by Wednesday 14 August before school starts, lunchtime or after school until 3.30pm.
• Please note all embroidery will be charged to the student’s School account. It is not compulsory to have the embroidery done but it must be organised through the Uniform Shop and not an independent embroiderer.

Embroidered blazers will be available for collection from Monday 2 September from the WSA Senior office.

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 3, Term 3 2024

Borneo Service Adventure Tour, 6-19 December 2024
A position has become available for a Years 9-12 student to travel to Borneo in December 2024 on an adventure service tour which will see travellers experience true off-grid living, trekking through the heart of the Bornean jungle, helping to protect animal habitats and contributing to rural communities. Cost is $6,200. Knox is partnered with MLC School for this tour. Please contact Mr Clark to express interest.

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 3, Term 3 2024

Last week, Knox Basketball hosted NBA Assistant Coach for the Utah Jazz, Mr Evan Bradds, for our Knox Basketball program and winter Basketball program. As many as 84 students participated in the clinic over two days and it was a fantastic experience for both students and coaching staff. It is the second year in a row that Knox have hosted an NBA Assistant Coach. Last year we hosted Mr Charles Klask of the Denver Nuggets. Knox is the only school in NSW to host these NBA Coaches. We thank Evan for his time and for putting our students through a master class training session.

Next week, as one season draws to an end, we transition straight into the summer season with Week 4 predominantly being an “information week”. This is followed by a regular week of summer training in Week 5. Week 4 will also be another opportunity for boys to consider Athletics (no doubt, many are inspired from the Olympics). Boys can join our Knox Track and Field team for Term 3 – an amazing sport filled with so much variety and fitness to consider where boys can run, jump, and throw.More information can be found here, through the Knox app, or email Ms Hemsworth.

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

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

The image of an eagle soaring high in the sky is one that evokes many emotions and represents different meanings across a variety of cultures. The effortlessness of their ability to soar through the sky makes them remarkable viewing, either in person or on a David Attenborough documentary! Eagles are known for their ability to use strong winds and updrafts to soar above storms which helps them to avoid dangerous conditions. This provides a powerful image which can be seen in Isaiah and highlights the immeasurable strength that God provides his people.

As the famous piece ‘You Raise Me Up’ suggests, God is with us through the storms of life and it is through him that we can rise above the challenges that face us. As an eagle spreads its wings and is supported by the wind, so too can we lean into God and allow him to support us. In the good and bad weather, we are reminded that the Lord is our strength and he will raise us up to soar like eagles.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31

Week 4 Term 3 Menu

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

Year 8 will be commencing Cadets in Week 1, Term 4 and this year, all compulsory Cadet uniform items are available to order online via Flexischools. 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

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Year 10 English classes
The library staff wish to welcome Year 10 into the library for wide reading and the following are the Greatest Hits of reading suggestions. Through the library portal the Reading list for Year 10 can be accessed. Click on the link here then the Reading Tab to find this valuable resource of book suggestions.

• 'The Fault in our Stars' by John Green. A story of love in the face of adversity.
• 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness. A teenager dreams and awakes to find a creature demanding the truth.
• 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy follows a father and son on a road trip in post Apocalyptic America.
• 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque A first person account of the chilling realities of war.

Featured Author
John Flanagan is an Australian fantasy author best known for his medieval fantasy series, the 'Ranger's Apprentice', and its sister series, the 'Brotherband Chronicles'. The series originated as twenty short stories for his twelve-year-old son and has inspired young readers. Visit the library to read the collection.

The Diverse Learning Department needs volunteers to read and/or write for some of our senior students in the upcoming HSC Trial exams, End of Year 11 Exams and the HSC Exams.

Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, or recently graduated students.

As a writer, it would be your task to act as an extension of the student by writing as they dictate their response to an examined question. As a reader, it would be your task to read the examined question aloud for clarity. As a reader/writer you would be asked to perform both tasks for the one student.

You may like to volunteer your time to cover the whole exam period, part of the exam period or you may prefer to be an emergency scribe for those inevitable sporting injuries the day before an exam. Either way, we would love to hear from you. Availability during the working week is obviously paramount.

If you would like to consider assisting the school in this very meaningful way, please contact Rebecca Papageorgiou in the Diverse Learning Department on 9487 0470 for further information.

All are welcome to come and view the amazing projects, performances, and practical works by Year 12 students. Please join us for the official Celebration evening on Thursday 15 August in the Wenkart Theatre at 6.30pm.