We have now passed the halfway point of the term and it is an important time to reflect on the progress made so far and to set our sights on finishing the term strong. As we move into the final weeks, we encourage all students to maintain their focus, keep up the hard work, and continue striving for their personal best.

Finishing the term strong is not just about academic performance; it is about building resilience, staying committed to your goals, and demonstrating the perseverance needed to overcome challenges. The habits and attitudes developed now, such as staying organised, managing time effectively, and maintaining a positive mindset, will not only help you succeed in the coming weeks, but will also set a solid foundation for future learning. It's about pushing through, even when things get tough, and taking pride in your achievements.

Saturday 31 August
• Knox Gala Day

Sunday 1 September
• Father's Day

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

Tuesday 3 September
• KAPA Ensemble Photos, JAPAC

Tuesday 3 - Sunday 8 September
• Australian Interschool Snow Sports

Thursday 5 September 
• Horn Soiree, JAPAC

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

Wednesday 11 September 
• Years 9 and 10 Drama Excursion 'The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime' - Belvoir St Theatre

Friday 13 September 
• KAPA Ensembles Photo Morning, Wenkart Theatre

Sunday 15 September 
• Pipes and Drums - PBNSW The Highlands Mini Bands Contest

Monday 16 September 
• Building Moral Courage - Student and Parent event - Great Hall

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 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

As we approach the busiest time of our assessment period for the term, it is important to remember that if you miss an assessment on the day it is scheduled you must complete an IMA to justify the absence. We encourage students to continue to check for changes to the Assessment Calendar by accessing the grid on the Knox portal and their Student Café.

All information regarding assessments can be found on the Knox portal here.

Middle Academy Team

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.

This week we had the Geography excursions visit Barangaroo, while our PLT leaders went to Wahroonga Prep. Boys also enjoyed their Mentor sessions and showed their support for Jersey Day.