International Women’s Day was celebrated this week. Earlier in the week, many boys in Year 12 witnessed Salliane McClelland from the Hornsby Women’s Shelter speak about the importance of community support and how this breeds resilience, even when faced with difficult circumstances. On Thursday, we were lucky to have Melissa Doyle present her thoughts on the role that men have in challenging long held and misplaced perceptions and championing equaity for women. Mr James challenged the boys to be advocates for equality and Luke Schofield led a critical discussion of gender issues with Nick Reynolds, James Constable and their peers from Pymble Ladies' College. The Netball game also acted as a fundraiser for the Hornsby Women’s Shelter.

A warming story came our way after Saturday’s Firsts Volleyball game. With the scores locked at 24-24, Adam Barnes attempted to block a Cranbrook shot, which was adjudged to have gone out. Upholding the core value of integrity, Adam informed the umpire that he had in fact touched the ball, thereby giving the point to Cranbrook. These types of decisions are extremely difficult to make during the heat of battle because competitive instinct can take over. It only serves to highlight that Adam Barnes is upholding the same ideals as his namesake, Adam Gilchrist – well done!

Duncan Stedman

Netball 'Coach' Report

Last night the Knox boys played the Pymble girls in a crowd-pleasing, physical game of Netball. In the first 10 seconds we dominated, until the first, second and third attempt at goal missed and Pymble turned the ball over to score. They then scored again, and again.  The girls dominated with their skill, physicality, strength and smart play as they worked around the height and speed of the boys and ended up winning 34-12. They shot at almost 100% which was hard to compete with. Our boys were pretty good with the rules, but often played too quickly which ended in wild passes. Pymble’s attack end was too good for our defence and the boys came away with a new respect for the game and the girls’ ability, which was an apt ending to a week where we have celebrated International Women’s Day. Knox Man of the Match would have to go to Will O’Sullivan who was impressive in defence. Tyson Bujak-Upton was only inches away from the goal post – which was very helpful for us as he managed to score quite a few of our goals!  Special mention to Alex Kerr for his hard work in keeping all the boys hydrated and Sam Nicholl for captaining the team.

This wouldn’t have happened without the hard work of Mitch Westhuizen and Kale Gabila. Some boys expressed this morning that last night was the best school experience they have had so far. The culture between the students from both schools was respectful, competitive, fun and it really was a wonderful night. There will be many more great year 12 experiences to come – the next one being the CAS Swimming and Diving next week. 

Beth Goddard

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Half Yearly Reports: To ensure reports are available for the Student/Parent/Teacher Evening (Student Led Conference), reports will be published on Friday 20 March and will be available to view through Student Café and Parent Lounge. The electronic version will be formatted to ensure ease of printing by each student if a hard copy is required. When accessing the report, take the opportunity to download this report (and all others from previous years) to have them for next year and beyond when access to the portals will be deactivated in early January 2021. These reports will be refreshed prior to the second KAI interview.

Student/Parent/Teacher Evening (Student Led Conference) – Monday 23 March:  Bookings will be done online through the PTO website which will open at 8am on Monday 16 March. An email will be sent to all parents with login details and instructions on how to book appointments.

Knox Academic Indicator (KAI) Interviews: The next KAI interviews will occur Week 2 in Term 2. As was the case with the KAI interviews last year, a 15-minute booking can be made around the availability of your son’s Academic Mentor.  The online booking system for this interview will open in the first week of Term 2. More information will be sent later this term.

Andrew Weeding and Greg Nunan

School photos are ready to order from next Friday 13 February. To download your son's portrait and year photo, please login to the Melba Studios website, select School Orders and enter password KNOX. You will require your son’s student ID number which is located on his student ID card. This is privacy protected so only you can view your son’s portrait. Your son’s high resolution image will be sent to you via Wetransfer, and you can also order additional discounted printed copies. Your school account will be charged $20 for the student ID card and the electronic year photo and portrait for your record of his time at school. 

It is imperative that the School has your correct details so we are able to contact you at all times.

Please log onto the Parent Portal and check that your phone and address details are correct and update if necessary.

If you experience any difficulties logging onto the Parent Portal, please contact our helpdesk on (02) 9473 9706 or emai.

 All presentations will be held in the WSA Lecture Theatre with lunch from 12.50pm to 1.30pm. Years 11 and 12 students welcome.

Term 1:
• Wednesday 11 March – Lattitude Global Volunteering – Gap Year Programs
• Tuesday 24 March – Engineers Australia

 Term 2:
• Monday 4 May – UTS Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship (presented by Knox Old Boys currently in the program)
• Tuesday 26 May – Bond University
• Thursday 28 May – James Cook University (Medicine and Dentistry)

Linda Gomez

Date:   Tuesday, 10 March

Venue: Knox 1

Time:   10.10am

SPORTS: 

1st and 2nd Basketball

1st and 2nd Cricket

1st Squash

1st and 2nd Tennis

1st Sailing team

1st Volleyball

1st Water Polo

PEAK Athletes

• If wet weather, please meet in the Great hall Foyer and students will be advised of new venue.
• Students should wear their correct playing uniform plus appropriate shoes for their sport.
• Students may use the Knox 1 change rooms.  They will be open.
• PEAK athletes should wear their full school uniform – when changing after their Summer sport photo.Students must bring Student ID.
• Students must bring Student ID.
• Representative photos will be taken with winter sports.
• Captain photos will also be taken with winter sports.

 Any questions, please see Mr Butler in the Lawson Centre.  Boys must not be late or risk missing their team photo.

Congratulations to Dan Hardyman and Lachie Donaldson for being selected to represent CAS Cricket in matches against both ISA and GPS schools.

In the match vs ISA at Trinity, batting first Lachie scored 15no off 15 balls and Dan scored 7 off 7 balls, putting on a run-a-ball partnership of 19 at the end of the innings to see CAS through to a total of 9/209 off their allotted 50 overs. In response, ISA won the game in the 49th over to finish on 8/212. Dan bowled 4 overs with 0/15, however he took 2 catches with one of them being an incredible diving catch on the boundary in the 2nd last over to give the CAS boys a chance of victory. Lachie also kept tidily and finished with a stumping.

The following week, the boys took on the GPS side at Joeys. Again batting after winning the toss, CAS finished on 9/207 off its allotted 50 overs. Lachie scored 7 off 13 balls towards the end of the innings, however it was Dan’s 14no off 10 balls (in an unbroken last wicket partnership of 15) that eventually saw the side pass 200 and provide them with a better shot at victory. In the field, Dan bowled 6 overs to finish with 0/21 however it was Lachie’s performance behind the stumps that really helped the team finish with the ‘W’. His 2 catches, a stumping and crucial early saves down the leg side ultimately proved vital in an exciting 3 run win for CAS.

Well done boys. Great memories to have.

Tuesday 10 March 

• World's Greatest Shave

       Join the Knox team - sign up today. If you are not brave enough to shave please sponsor someone and donate generously for those that are!

Thursday 12 March 

• CAS - Swim & Dive Champs 

        SOPAC

Monday 15 March

• The Kuringgai Chase and Barry Easy Walk  

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Monday 23 March

• Year 12 Parent Morning Tea

        10.30am - Great Hall Foyer

• Year 12 Parent Teacher Evening 

        Great Hall - Times to be advised

 Thursday 2 to Thursday 9 April  

• AFX Cadet Camp

Thursday 9 April  

• Term 1 concludes

For the past 12 years the Knox community has been supporting Wesley Mission each Easter with gifts of Easter Eggs and Pots of Noodles for Sydney’s homeless. This small gesture for those who are struggling and isolated brings a lot of joy and appreciation. Please bring your donations along to the WSA Management office.

$5 Donation Flash Sale

The Uniform Shop flash sale will be held in the week commencing Monday 16 March for one week only. This will include most second hand uniform items that have been donated by parents or have been in second hand for over two years.

If you have any items of uniform you would like to donate please ensure they are clean and in good condition. Please drop items off to the Uniform Shop at 10 Borambil Street from Thursday 12 March. Due to hygiene reasons we cannot accept socks, bags or hats.

All proceeds of items sold will be donated to the Rural Relief Programe nominated by Mrs Helen Clarke. This programe offers financial assistance to families that live in rural communities that have been impacted by drought and bush fires. 

Thank you in advance 

Julie Blackburn

Mrs Clarke along with Hamish McMasters, Cameron Mitchell, Finn Cameron, Omar Khan, Ed Watts, Jeremy Dunn and Adam Barnes attended the International Women's Day Breakfast with Guest Speaker, Sallianne McClelland, the Development Director Women's Community Shelters and founder of ‘Mobilising for Mogo’

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