It was another interesting start to the week with some boys unable to get to school due to the weekend storm. However, the rain was pleasing to see and hopefully it provided some relief to our rural families.

This week in Year Meeting, Andrew Weeding explained the importance of working collaboratively to lift the performance of every student. This social learning enables a deeper understanding of the subject material through peer discussion, and often the boys comment that they come to realise what they don’t know. In the presentation, the boys were shown data from the Class of 2019 that demonstrated the potential value adding possible where effective collaboration occurs, regardless of rank. Many assessments are looming over the coming weeks and the boys are encouraged to utilise opportunities for group learning as well as continue to seek feedback from teachers. As always, it is important to balance school work, sleep, exercise and social time to ensure the boys are keeping on top of their work as well as looking after themselves.

On a different note, about 40 Year 12 boys came to learn the rules of netball yesterday as we plan to take on the PLC Pymble girls in a charity game in a few weeks. There are some very keen netballers out there – for some boys, I think, it was the first time they have ever been early for a lesson! For those who don’t make the team, we would love to see their support during the match. It should be a fun afternoon.

This Saturday, the Tartan Army will be in full force as our basketballers take on Trinity. These are the moments that create those special memories of their final year of school. It would be great to see as many boys as possible cheering on the team.

We wish all our sporting teams the best of luck this weekend. Go the Black and Blue!

Beth Goddard

Robin Cherry 9119 0884

Projects wanted for Year 10 Service Learning Project

The Middle Academy is launching an ambitious project to refresh our Service Learning Program in 2020. We aim to engage all Year 10 students with local and national community organisations in order for the boys to fill these organisations’ needs. This will involve staff and students working directly with the organisations to identify areas of need and design and deliver products, services or initiatives for the organisations.

In order to ensure an effective program for both the students and the organisations, Knox is encouraging all community members with connections to community organisations, Rotary clubs, non-for-profit organisations and special interest groups to reach out to us with the hope we will be able to fill a need for the organisations.

Some examples of potential projects might include:

• Design and deliver a new awareness campaign
• Webpage design and publication
• Developing a fundraising initiative
• Creation of a community mural to replace graffiti
• Providing IT support of senior citizens

We are encouraging community organisations from all walks of like to reach out to Knox. An information evening for all potential organisations will be held on Wednesday 26 February from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

If you have a connection to an organisation you think may be able to benefit from our project, please reach out to Tom Waterhouse, Director of Student Development Stage 5 or RSVP for your organisations here .

Please note that the Photography and Digital Media classes have been moved to Thursday afternoons due to a scheduling conflict. The details for the two Art Classes are as follows:

Photography and Digital Media

Date & Time: Thursdays 3.30pm-5pm

Location: Art Building (VG02)

Cost: $50 (see link below to sign up)

Ceramics – Hand Building

Date & Time: Thursdays 3.30pm-5pm

Location: MK12

Cost: $50 (see link below to sign up)

To sign up for either of these, please follow the process explained here

Monday 2 March

• Battle of the Bands - heats commence

Thursday 12 March 

• CAS - Swim & Dive Champs

  SOPAC

Monday 23 March 

• 10.30am -Parent Morning Tea - GH Foyer

• Parent Teacher Evening - GH - Times to be advised

Thursday 2 to Thursday 9 April  

• AFX Cadet Camp

Thursday 9 April  

• Term 1 concludes

• Tuesday March 3 in the Great Hall Foyer
• 7am-8.15am
• Guest Speaker - Sallianne McClelland the Development Director Women's Community Shelters and founder of ‘Mobilising for Mogo’
• $20pp - Payment can be made by clicking here then scroll down to the International Women’s Day Breakfast
• This is a Parent and son event!

Senior School Tuckshops - Volunteers Urgently Required for 2020

The Senior School Tuckshops have a number of vacant spots which we are desperate to fill. If you are a new parent or an existing parent, helping out in the tuckshop is very rewarding experience and a great way to meet and socialise with new friends.  

To volunteer, please click on the following links:

Term 1             

Term 2               

Term 3            

Term 4           

If you have any questions about volunteering in the tuckshops, please contact Caron Suleyman Tuckshop Convenor.

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Alex Campbell

Seb McCaughey

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