Year 10 Week 5 Term 1 2021

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Knox Certificate of Global Competency
In the most recent ‘Looking to the Future’ report, a review of senior secondary pathways into work, further education and training made a recommendation; students should have an Education Passport. This passport will recognise the attributes students have acquired through study in the classroom as well as from work experience, volunteering and personal achievement.

This is possible at Knox through the introduction of micro-credentials acknowledged through the Knox Certificate of Global Competency (KCGC). The micro-credentials will recognise proficiency in a designated area, taking actions that benefit others, and the community, being an active and responsible citizen or being committed to extending skills and learning. Micro-credentialing returns the ownership to the students and allows them to map their own pathway through areas of interest to them and have them recognised in a transferrable way. Our students will be fully engaged in the curation and demonstration of their skills, both within school and outside of it.

It is hard to believe we are already at the half-way point of this term. I must say that, as a year group, our boys have certainly done some growing up throughout the holidays and even in the first few weeks of this term. There is a renewed seriousness in the boys’ approach to their academics and a demonstrated desire to get the most out of their schooling through engagement in co-curricular and leadership opportunities. As a group, they receive regular commendations for their mature and respectful behaviour from staff around the School, specifically in regards to participation in recent careers profiling, minimum standards testing, and the excursion to the Jewish Museum and Great Synagogue.

Year 10 Camp is approaching fast. All non-cadets will attend this camp while their Cadet peers are away on AFX. This week in Year Meeting, I explained to the boys the various streams available to them and the process of nominating their preferred tent buddy and group members. Please find a note from Mr Tom Waterhouse with more details about camp here. This note contains a link to consent and medical forms. To help you get organised for the camp, a packing list may be found here. Should you require further information relating to the camp, please contact Mr Waterhouse on 9119 0844 or via email.

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I find it hard to believe that we have reached the half way mark in Term 1. This means that soon, our cohort will be heading out to camp. Mr Openshaw has provided some important information this week to the boys regarding the Year 10 Challenge Camp. Please note that the Uniform Shop has some items available for purchase for the Cadets Camp, should you require them, via this link.

School Photos
The 2021 School photos are ready to order via Melba and Year 10 can place their orders on Wednesday 3 March. To download your son's portrait and year photo please follow the instructions below:
• Click here and select: school orders.
• The password is: KNOX (this password is case sensitive, so please enter it as you see it).

You will need to know your son's student ID number which is located on his student ID card. This is privacy protected so only you can see your son's portrait. At this time, not only can you have his high resolution image sent to you via We Transfer, you can also order discounted printed copies if you would like for family. Your school account will be charged $20 for his student ID card, the high resolution electronic year photo and portrait for your record of his time at school. Please note that your son should have already received his Student ID card by now and if he has not, please ask him to come and see me.

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Assessment Tasks: Illness and Misadventure Process
I thought it timely that we remind all parents about our Illness Misadventure Application (IMA) process.

When illness or misadventure prevents a student from submitting or attending to sit an assessment task or examination, he must follow the procedures below:

1. The parent and student must notify the Student Administration Officer – Mrs Hodgson via email of circumstances prior to, or on the day the task is due, or to be sat.
2. An IMA form must be completed within 48 hours (excluding weekends) of the task date. The form is available on the Knox portal under Year Groups > Year 10 > Academics Resources > Illness Misadventure Appeal Application - Stage 5 2021.
3. The student is required to provide a medical certificate to support his absence or non-submission. This evidence includes:
• If a boarder is ill or a day boy is taken ill at school on the day of a task or hand in, he requires a note from the school clinic and must attend an independent and qualified medical practitioner on day of task and fill out the IMA form.
• If a day boy is taken ill at home on day of task or submission date, he must see an independent and qualified doctor on the day of the task.

Head of Knox Sports and Aquatic Academy

It was great to get some better weather and see our boys enjoy a fairly uninterrupted weekend of sport with many teams playing against Trinity Grammar School.

A number of our Squash players have entered an elite competition to push themselves harder and test themselves against some of the best players in the state. On Saturday their results were outstanding – full credit to the boys and staff for the commitment. Please check the Knox app for full details of their weekend results.

The First Basketballers had a huge match against 2nd placed Trinity Grammar at Trinity on Saturday and fell just short by four points (62-66) in a thriller and now sit in equal first place with two games remaining. The boys were incredibly brave, coming from as far back at 18 points to hit the lead with just a few minutes remaining. We could not be more proud of this group of young men and how they conducted themselves on Saturday.

The First Tennis team continue to push for top spot with a huge win at Trinity (7-1) whilst our 1st XI Cricketers also had a great win by five wickets at Trinity keeping them with a slight glimmer of hope for the CAS Championship.

The First Water Polo team remain undefeated with a huge win at King's (18-9) whilst our Volleyballers remain in 2nd place after a tough loss to the unbeaten Trinity.

Congratulations to three boys from Knox selected in to the NSWCIS Water Polo squad following trials hosted at Knox on Monday. Well done to Aiden O’Neill (Y11), Lucas Banfield (Y11) and Harrison Miller (Y11) - a great reward for a wonderful season.

Well done also to Ellis Merrett (Y11) who contested the NSW State 29er Championships last weekend. Competing in a huge fleet of 40 boats across 16 races, he came 2nd overall and first in Juniors (under-17) for the second year in a row.

NSW All Schools Triathlon
Calling all non-Cadet boys who are interested in giving this Olympic sport a try in 2021 - there is no team event this year, so to participate, you will need to be ready to do all three Triathlon legs yourself.

The 2021 All Schools Individual Triathlon will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith on Tuesday 30 March. This event is during the 2021 Knox Cadet AFX, thus we are interested in hearing from boys not in Cadets. Boys will travel by bus to the Regatta Centre from Knox.

Race distances are as follows:
• Juniors 12, 13, 14 years - 400m SWIM, 10km CYCLE, 3km RUN
• Intermediates 15, 16 years - 600m SWIM, 15km CYCLE, 4km RUN
• Seniors 17, 18, 19 years - 750m SWIM, 20km CYCLE, 5km RUN

The cost of $40pp will be added to School Fees with all registrations to be completed by Friday 12 March. Boys not in the Knox Swimming Program must do a compulsory 400m swim test at lunchtime on Wednesday 10 March.

If you have any questions, would like to enter or would like to participate in any triathlon training sessions we run here at school, please email Ainsley Hart.

NSW CIS Cup Round 1
Knox vs Redlands, 5-0.
Goalscorers: Cooper Stormonth (Y12) 3 goals, Caellum Cummings (Y11) 1 goal, James Plumley (Y11) 1 goal.

Knox came out firing in the first half with Copper Stormonth netting a hattrick in our first official game of 2021. Caellum Cummings and a 'top corner' shot from James Plumley rounded up a great performance by the boys. In Round 2, our opponent will be either be Emmanuel Anglican College or Lindisfarne, who still have to play their first round match. A great start to the season from our Cup squad and we are looking forward to Round 2 as we continue our preparation for the CAS season.

PEAK news
Continuing with our focus on the Academic Fitness module for the PEAK (Pathways for Elite Athletes at Knox) program, Knox hosted an Elite Athlete Program (EAP) mini-expo for a number of tertiary Institutions last Friday. Each year, over $3.9 million is made available to student-athletes through Universities’ EAPs through financial support and scholarships.

Benefits that students can receive through EAPs can include: Financial assistance/scholarships, ATAR support, individualised study schedules (and earlier access to subject choices), alternative access to the delivery of courses (including online and in blocks), individual or small group tutoring, Professional support services, elite sport infrastructure, access to training facilities and study grants.

These offerings are not just available for PEAK students, with many universities offering support to students who excel in sport, leadership, music or performance. For more information and contact details, please email PEAK.

Next few weeks
To help everyone understand what is happening across sport over the coming weeks as we transition from the summer season into winter trials, please note the following:
• This fortnight (Weeks 5 and 6) will be the final two weeks of summer sport. Its important to finish this commitment with regular attendance at training and Saturday sport.
• All sports choices for winter should now be complete. If your son has yet to choose his winter sport please email Sport ASAP.
• We move straight into winter sport from Week 7 through to end of Term 1 including midweek training, trials and an 'induction' for many sports.
• It is important to click on your son’s winter sport choice on the Knox app to get more detail on his new training schedule and details of the last few Saturdays in Term 1.
• Also coming up in the next few weeks is the CAS Swimming & Diving Championships. We are limited in the number of spectators we can take to Homebush so the boys will be asked to register their interest in Week 6. Unfortunately, we cannot take a full year group as in the past but I do know we will have great support behind this amazing team.

Process for Sports fixtures – Saturday 27 February
1. Check the team list to see your son’s team – see the Knox app (download instructions)
2. Check the sports draw to see where and when your son’s team is playing – check the Knox app
3. Is he playing at a Knox Grammar School venue? If yes:

• 2 spectator parents/guardians per player at our outdoor venues
• 1 spectator parent guardian per player at our indoor venues
• Service NSW QR code registration will be in place across all facilities at entry points, with standard health checks and questions.
• Players in all teams should turn up ready to play – no change rooms will be available.
• Canteens will be closed. Players should bring their own labelled water bottles and snacks if required.
• Players should leave immediately after completion of their fixture.
• Teams due to play in Great Hall, MacNeil and Lawson court will need to wait on Boulevard until they may enter the facility. This will depend on finish time of previous fixture.
• Water Polo players will need to wait in JAPAC rec area for clearance to enter the pool area.
• Standard 1.5m social distancing for all spectators.

4. Is your son playing away? Which school is he playing against?

Trinity Grammar School
• Indoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player
• Outdoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player

Shore
• Indoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player
• Outdoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player

Waverley College
• Indoor venues - 1 spectator parent/guardians per player
• Outdoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player

Barker College
• Indoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player
• Outdoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player

St Ignatius' College (Riverview)
• Indoor venues - 1 spectator parent/guardians per player
• Outdoor venues - 2 spectator parent/guardians per player

Please ensure you follow social distancing guidelines at all times and leave immediately after your son’s game. As always, any sports cancellations due to wet weather will be announced via the Knox app (make sure you have subscribed to alerts for your son’s summer sport).

If you have any questions, please email Sport.

Thank you and best wishes to all our students this weekend.

Martin Haywood

ADHD Support
Attention - Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 1 in 20 children in Australia and is more commonly diagnosed in boys. Symptoms include difficulty concentrating on tasks (that are typically not intrinsically interesting); being easily distracted, and (in the hyperactive type) hyperactivity and impulsivity. Evidence shows that the most effective approach for supporting children with ADHD is a combined approach, that includes medical treatment, as well as behavioural and environmental support, both at School and at home.

ADHD Support Australia is a local organisation providing support to parents of children with an ADHD diagnosis, as well as adults with ADHD. ADHD Support Australia are advertising an online lecture that they are hosting on 11 March, from Dr Russell Barkley, an internationally recognised expert in the field of ADHD education and treatment. He has devoted his entire career to research and education in the field, and is arguably the most well-known authority on ADHD. This lecture is targeted at parents wanting help to support their child with an ADHD diagnosis, and is a great opportunity to hear Dr Barkley speak before he retires.

Details, including how to book, are here.

Thursday 18 March to Saturday 20 March

Musical Performance - 'Beauty and the Beast'

Tuesday 23 March

Maggie Dent Webinar - 'Unsticking' an unmotivated teen boy

Thursday 25 March to Thursday 1 April

Cadets AFX Camp

Saturday 27 March to Wednesday 31 March

Year 10 Challenge Camp

Thursday 1 April

Term 1 concludes

Tuesday 20 April

Term 2 commences

Thursday 22 April

Maggie Dent Webinar - Helping teen boys manage anger and failure

Tuesday 25 May

Knox Careers Night

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2

2021 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection

Each year, all Australian schools are required to report specific school-based data to the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills & Employment (DESE).

The Address Collection data is used to:
• calculate Australian Government recurrent funding to non-government schools, specifically the capacity to contribute score (CTC score)
• inform school education policy, particularly non-government school funding

The Address Collection data (collected under sections 52 (1), 52(3)(c), 52(4) and 58B of the Australian Education Regulation 2013), will source the following data from Knox Grammar, relevant to each campus:
• Student residential address (excluding student names)
• Whether the student is a primary or secondary student (education level)
• Whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status)
• Names and residential addresses of students’ parent(s) and/or guardian(s)

The school reporting requirement specifically requires reporting of a physical residential address, not a PO Box or the mailing equivalent.

If your family has recently changed its residential address, and you have not yet provided these details to the School, we seek your cooperation to update your family details via the Knox Parent Lounge, Parent Details Update function – by Friday 5 March.

The DESE has provided a 'Collection Notice for Parents' for your reading and reference. Please click here to view.

Damian Ferguson, Chief Financial Officer

Beauty and the Beast

A Knox Drama and Theatre Production
Disney's Beauty and the Beast

18-20 March 2021
7pm in the Wenkart Theatre

Box Office now open! All tickets $30 (+ booking fee). Click here to book your seats.

Masks mandatory for all audience members. There is a limit of four seats per booking with seating gaps automatically assigned between groups to adhere to distancing requirements.

Please note that the Box Office reserves the right to relocate your tickets, if required, and will advise accordingly.

For ticket enquiries, please email here.

Future Problem Solving Club

Be a part of the award-winning Future Problem Solving Club!
Future Problem Solving (FPS) develops skills where you will learn to apply critical thinking to significant issues from a diverse range of community and global topics. These include business/economics, science/technology and social/political concerns. You will become equipped with the skills and vision to design and promote positive outcomes for a global society.

FPS teams of four are fortunate to be coached by experienced FPS mentors, our Old Knox Boys, who are previous global winners at the FPS International Competitions. Teams are further supported by teachers from specialist subjects to help them to discover innovative new ways to solve problems.

Knox Uniform Shop

Trading Hours
Monday to Friday: 12.30pm-5.30pm
Saturday (Terms 1 and 4 only): 9am-12noon

Phone (02) 9487 0191 or visit the Knox website here for more information.

Julie Blackburn, Knox Uniform Shop Manager

Knox Prayer Meetings

Our informal prayer meeting for Term 1 will be held at 10am on Friday 19 March, at the home of Prue Feather. Morning Tea will be included.

There will also be an evening meeting at 8pm on Wednesday 10 March, at the home of Fiona van Horen.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend so that we comply with the gathering limits prescribed by the government’s Public Health Orders in place at the time.

A warm welcome is extended to anyone from our Knox community who would like to attend.

Any enquires to Prue Feather.

Social Justice

World's Greatest Shave
We’re taking part in the World's Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation. We have superheros amongst us who are planning to shave, cut or colour their hair to support families facing blood cancer.

Every day another 47 Australians are diagnosed with a blood cancer. That’s one Aussie every 31 minutes. Although research is improving survival, sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours.

Please click here to join and sponsor the Knox Grammar WGS Team. Let's do this!

Charlie Herdman (Y12), Team Captain

The Knox Social Justice Club
The Knox Social Justice Club meets as a group each Friday at 1pm lunchtime, in the Knox Cultural Centre Auditorium and adjacent classrooms. Boys from all year groups are welcome to come along. Bring your lunch and a passion for advocating and action for change in the world. All enquiries to Helen Clarke.

Helen Clarke, Head of Diversity Justice and Stewardship