We would like to commend all the Year 9 boys who spent last weekend participating in the Cadet Promotions Camp. Their dedication and hard work are commendable, and we are proud of the leadership skills they continue to develop.

On Wednesday, our Mentor groups engaged in Elevate Study Skills activities. These sessions are designed to enhance the boys' study habits, improve time management, and equip them with the tools needed for academic success. We encourage all of Year 9 to continue applying these strategies as we progress through the term.

This week, several Year 9 students had the opportunity to visit Ag Quip in Gunnedah. The boys had a fantastic time learning about agriculture in regional areas and gaining insights into this important industry. Please see photos in the gallery below.

Sunday 25 August
• NSW State Band Championships, Penrith

Thursday 29 August 
• NSW Schools Volleyball Cup 
• Australian Informatics Olympiad (AIO)

Friday 30 August
• Jersey Day

Saturday 31 August
• Knox Gala Day

Monday 2 September 
• Geography Excursion Group #3
• Woodwind Soiree #3 , JAPAC

Tuesday 3 September
• KAPA Ensemble Photos, JAPAC

Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 September inclusive
• Australian Interschool Snow Sports

Thursday 5 September 
• Horn Soiree, JAPAC

Friday 6 September 
• Geography Excursion Group #4 
• Legacy Day

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

Please click here for the Term 3 Assessment Grid.

Week 6
• Monday 26 August - Agriculture -  In class presentation
• Wednesday 28 August - Mathematics - In class task

Week 7
• NIL assessments

Week 8
• Monday 9 September - iSTEM - Hand in and in class task
• Tuesday 10 September  - Commerce - In class task
• Wednesday 11 September - Science - In class task
• Friday 13 September - Geography - Hand in task

PDF Links
• Co-Curricular Newsletter Week 5 Term 3 2024
• Co-Curricular Weekly Training Schedule Term 3 2024 
• KAPA Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Term 3 2024

KAPA
NSW State Band Championships – Sunday 25 August, Penrith
Full details of band arrival and performance times can be found within this letter.
Venue: The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith
Meeting Place: in the main foyer of ‘The Joan’
Uniform: Full Winter School Uniform (no boater)
Bring: Instrument and music folder (Year 7, Year 8 and Concert Band). You can bring a water bottle and light snack with you too, but we ask for no additional bags, there is only space for instrument cases. Spit towels – you know if you need them!

Arrival Times:
• Year 7 Wind Band – 7.30am
• Year 8 Wind Band – 10am
• SWE – 1.15pm
• Concert Band – 4pm

Students will be dismissed directly following their performance.

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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Sport Newsletter Week 5, Term 3 2024

The CAS Track and Field season has officially kicked off. This past weekend, our students competed in their first internal meet at Knox, showcasing their skills in running, jumping, and throwing whilst some were dusting off the cobwebs after a big winter season. Some incredible times have already been recorded.

We are thrilled to have Knox’s own Paris Olympian, Cameron McEntyre (OKG16), share his expertise on the javelin with our athletes and this will be ongoing for the entire season. Cam spoke to our Year 7s last week about his first experiences at Knox as a 13yr old Athlete and the journey that got him to Paris.

It’s not too late to get involved. Tomorrow, all students are invited to join the Knox Track and Field program at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre for more athletic fun as we gear up for the CAS Track and Field Championships on September 19 – see you there! For more information, please refer to the Knox app and select Track and Field.

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

Martin Haywood, Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

There are many things to be concerned about today. Whether it is socio-political, personal, financial or health issues, there never ceases to be something that causes anxiety. These anxieties are surely exacerbated by 24-hour news cycles, social media interconnection, and other peculiarities of our time; in the same breath, anxiety seems to follow us all regardless of time and place.

But as Christians we can rest on Christ. We are told not to be anxious about anything, but rather to be prayerful. We are told that we can “bring all (our) anxiety and worry to Him”. I am thankful that I don’t have to have everything figured out, I’m so grateful that I don’t have to puzzle through everything myself. It brings the greatest peace to know that whenever we encounter anxieties or problems that may appear insurmountable, we can trust in the mercy and goodness of God. The peace from faith “transcends all understanding”, which is such a wonderful gift to reflect upon.

Chaplaincy Team

Text of the Week
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

Week 6 Term 3 Menu

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

What's on at Knox Gala Day 2024? Live music, track and field and an Old Boys' Rugby game. There's also the huge range of food and market stalls, rides and games, classic car show, the popular Bargain Bazaar and giant book sale, our Boarding Parents' Fresh Produce Stall and so much more!

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

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

Book Week Continues! Don't miss our Bookmark competition
During Book Week, all Years 7-9 students are encouraged to enter the Bookmark competition. Prizes will be awarded including book vouchers. Watch this space for the announcement of the winners!

On Thursday 22 August, the Headmaster communicated with the community in relation to the significant strides we've made in the first half of 2024 towards our environmental stewardship goals. Please see the letter here.

Year 9 Ag headed to the north west of NSW this week to learn about Agriculture on a larger scale than the School's 'Ag Plot'. They went to the Gunnedah sale yards and learnt about innovation and technology at Ag Quip. They also visited the farm of one of their classmates to understand the scale of the machinery used in crop production and the processes involved.