Team Leaders
Maintaining good habits has been the theme around this week, especially as assessments are ramping up. Term 2 tends to be the busiest time and this year is no different, so it is great to see the year group taking everything in their stride. It is also apparent that recent experiences have built a greater sense of camaraderie within the year group and it has been amazing to see increased collaboration in the Seniors' Hall and in the classroom since returning to school a few weeks ago. We continue to miss the boys who are overseas or learning from home at the moment – we hope to see you soon!
At Year Meeting this week, Mrs Price provided some valuable advice on managing the balance between healthy stress and overwhelming stress. She highlighted how important it is to have an outlet and also to engage in exercise, which can provide stress release and also allows for healthier sleep patterns. In fact, Jamie Oliver credits changing his sleep routine with improving his health, explaining that ‘the most powerful exercise in the gym is sleep’. I am sure all of the boys would benefit from trying to maintain a structured sleep routine and removing the temptation of technology during the evenings. Some research says it only takes 21 days to change a habit, which would definitely benefit them in the lead up to trials and the HSC.
Many of the boys are beginning to drive and understand the challenges that this involves, which makes Matt Robert’s achievements last week even more impressive. Last Thursday, Matt took his first solo flight at Bankstown Airport and at Year Meeting he spoke of the thrill but also the overwhelming need for concentration. Well done, Matt!
Whether you’re staying at home or enjoying a well-deserved break, enjoy the long weekend!
Duncan Stedman
Student Administration Officer
I would like to thank all the boys who have been to see Mrs Blackburn during lunch this week to verify their Colour Awards. If you haven't been to see her, Mrs Blackburn will be in the meeting room next to my office at lunchtime on Tuesday and Thursday until the end of term. All blazers will need to be dropped off on the last day of term with the completed form in the top left hand pocket.There will be hanging racks and coat hangers in the Seniors' Hall.
Dr Laura-Kate Dassos and Ms Kara Campbell from our Wellbeing team will be running Managing Study Stress sessions after school on Monday 15 and Monday 22 June in the WSA Lecture Theatre from 3.30pm-4.30pm. If your son would like to attend, please ask him to drop by my office and add his name to the sign up sheet or he can email the Wellbeing centre directly.
The Uniform Shop will be open Monday through to Friday, 12.30pm -5pm for Terms 2 and 3. The Uniform Shop will be closed on Monday 8 June due to the Public Holiday.
I would like to congratulate Mackenzie Balmer on having his poem 'Forgotton' (a poem about his Grandmother with dementia) published in the Schools Poetry and short stories competition 2020, run by Write4fun. A wonderful achievement.
Please click here to read a letter from the Headmaster explaining the NCCD data collection which will take place in August this year.
Week 7 Boater Cafe' Menu
Robin Cherry 9119 0884
Director of Co-Curricular Operations
Co-Curricular Programs, Week 7
Upcoming Events
Monday 8 June
• Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Monday 15 June
• Student Stress Management - Session 1. 3.30pm - 4.30pm. WSA Lecture Theatre.
Monday 22 June
• Student Stress Management - Session 2. 3.30pm - 4.30pm. WSA Lecture Theatre
Friday 26 June
• Term 2 concludes
Community Notices
The Community Prefect Team
Last week Years 11 and 12 students wrote cards to the Years 5 and 6 students at Wahroonga Prep and Knox Prep. This week they received their cards and we captured some great photos of their excitement! This is a great celebration of the Knox community and we hope to continue to connect with the other campuses.
Camden Watt
Executive Prefect of Community
Safety around the School
In the time since returning to the campus it has been encouraging to see so many students embracing their time at school. There have been a number of changes put in place and it is pleasing to see how many of the students have positively responded to the changes and applied themselves to their studies.
With increased numbers of students being dropped off and picked up at school and in the streets surrounding the Senior School campus, there has been increased delays for students getting to and from school. Knox is working closely with Roads and Maritime NSW (RMS), NSW Transport Management Centre (TMC), NSW Police and Ku-ring-gai Council to minimise delays. We have been advised by the TMC that their inspectors with the assistance of NSW Police will be making regular patrols during these times to ensure the free flow of traffic.
The safety of our students, staff and local community are our key priority. It is essential all drivers follow the road rules and parking restrictions so as to promote the safest possible environment for our boys, staff and community members. We request drivers entering Woodville Avenue:
• Obey the 40km/h speed limits
• Utilise the recently extended drop off/pick up zones whenever available (the bus zone extending to the Pacific Highway has temporarily been designated 'drop and go')
• Stop in a safe area for students to get out of vehicles
• Do not complete a u-turn over the double lines outside the school gate
• Park legally when dropping off or pick up students
Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the School. We rely on our community for feedback and it is always welcomed and appreciated.
Photo Galleries
Year 12 TASS Major Work in progress
Football
Today Henry Roberts and Charlie Hopkins, were fortunate enough to meet and spend time today with Socceroos National Team coach Graham Arnold. The boys really enjoyed the time they spent chatting all things sport!
Useful Links
Other
Optimal Parenting Webinar – Parent Q&A
Thank you for tuning into the Knox Wellbeing Team Optimal Parenting recent webinar, we hope you found this helpful. Thank you also for the overwhelming response to our Q&A section – our team is mindful that we did not have the opportunity to answer all questions on the night and have provided a written response to the key questions/themes in the PDF here.
Please note that the information is general in nature; for specific responses tailored to your particular child and/or family’s situation, please contact Knox Wellbeing Reception to arrange an appointment with your school psychologist via email.
