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| Virile Agitur (Latin:"The Manly Thing Is Being Done")[1] |
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| Established | 1924[2] |
| School Type | Independent, Single-sex, Day & Boarding |
| Denomination | Uniting Church[3] |
| Slogan | "Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion" |
| Key People | Mr. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local Government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges gifts and Single-sex education ( SSE) is the practice of conducting Education where male and female students attend separate classes or in separate buildings A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers The Uniting Church in Australia ( UCA) was formed on June 22 1977 when many congregations of the Methodist Church of Australasia, Rob Wannan (Chairman) Mr. John Weeks (Headmaster) Mr Phil Newton (Chaplain) Mr. Will Nicholas (Chaplain) |
| School Fees | AU$11,940-19,500 p. a (Day) AU$33,270-37,140 p. a(Boarding)[4] |
| Location | Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia  |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Enrolment | ~1,910 (K-12)[5] |
| Employees | ~163[5] |
| Colours | Black & Blue |
| Homepage | www.knox.nsw.edu.au |
Knox Grammar School is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Wahroonga, an upper North Shore suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Wahroonga is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local Government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges gifts and The Uniting Church in Australia ( UCA) was formed on June 22 1977 when many congregations of the Methodist Church of Australasia, A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers Wahroonga is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Upper North Shore is an informal term for the northern suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia which are located along the Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
Founded in 1924 by the Presbyterian Church of Australia as an all-boys school, and named after John Knox, the school has since grown, branching out into a large senior school of approximately 1350 students and a preparatory school of 550. The Presbyterian Church of Australia is the largest Presbyterian denomination in Australia. A school (from Greek σχολεῖον - scholeion) is an Institution designed to allow and encourage Students (or "pupils" John Knox (c 1510 – 24 November 1572 was a Scottish clergyman and leader of the Protestant Reformation who is considered the founder of the Presbyterian High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution [1] The school also caters for approximately 130 boarding students from Years 6 to 12. [2]
Knox is affiliated with the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference,[6] the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA),[7] the Junior School Heads Association of Australia (JSHAA),[8] the Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA),[2] and is a founding member of the Combined Associated Schools (CAS). The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC is an association of the headmasters or headmistressess of 242 leading day and boarding independent schools in The Junior School Heads Association of Australia, informally known as the JSHAA, is an incorporated body representing the heads of independent Primary schools The Associated Schools of NSW Inc, most commonly referred to as the Combined Associated Schools ( CAS) are a group of six schools in Sydney, Australia [9][10]
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History
Knox Grammar School was established on Sydney's North Shore in 1924, by the Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterian Church of Australia is the largest Presbyterian denomination in Australia. The school was named after John Knox, the 16th century Scottish reformer, who planned a network of schools in every church parish. John Knox (c 1510 – 24 November 1572 was a Scottish clergyman and leader of the Protestant Reformation who is considered the founder of the Presbyterian Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. [11]
Knox opened as a Presbyterian Boys' School after founding members John Gilmore, William McIlrath, Robert Gillespie and Andrew Reid purchased the original property, 'Earlston', as the first school building. Circa (often abbreviated c, ca, ca or cca and sometimes Italicized to show it is Latin) means "about" [1] Now the Gillespie Boarding House, 'Earlston' was previously owned by Sir Charles Mackellar, was designed by architects Spain & Cosh, and built in 1908 for W. Sir Charles Kinnaird Mackellar KCMG, ( 5 December 1844 – 14 July 1926) was an Australian politician and doctor An architect is a licensed individual who leads a design team in the Planning and Design of buildings and participates in oversight of Building Construction Moses Esq. , Warrawee. Warrawee is a Suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. [12]
The school was officially opened by the Hon. Sir George Fuller KCMG, Premier of New South Wales, on 5 February 1924. Sir George Warburton Fuller KCMG ( 22 January 1861 – 22 July 1940) was Premier of New South Wales, Australia See Premiers of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Premier Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [12] Under the founding Headmaster Neil MacNeil, a Rhodes Scholar, Knox grew rapidly both in academic achievement and by providing students with skills in areas like woodwork and metalwork. Headmaster redirects here For the type of Transformers please see Headmaster (Transformers. Rhodes Scholarship Rhodes scholar redirects here Rhodes Scholar redirects here Rhodes scholars Woodworking is the process of building making or carving something using Wood. Metalworking is craft and practice of working with Metals to create individual parts assemblies or large scale structures Under MacNeil, Knox was able to survive the Great Depression, and saw expanded facilities. Student numbers rose from 28 in 1924 to over 300 in 1939. [1]
In 1939, Dr William Bryden took over the role of Headmaster. As World War II broke out, around 370 Old Knox Grammarians served in the armed forces. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including 53 of them lost their lives and are now commemorated in the John Williams Memorial Hall, the School Chapel, the Old Students' War Memorial, and the original Science Building. A chapel is a holy place or area of Worship for Christians, which may be attached to an institution such as a large church, a College, a A war memorial is a building monument statue or other edifice to celebrate a War or victory or (predominating in modern times to commemorate those who died or were injured Despite this hardship of war, Bryden oversaw growth in the School's academic standing and a further expansion of facilities in the 1940s and early 1950s. It was also during this time the Pipe Band was established. A pipe band is a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and Drummers The term used by military pipe bands Pipes and Drums, is also common [1]
Dr John Mill Couper, a Scot, became Headmaster in 1953. Circa (often abbreviated c, ca, ca or cca and sometimes Italicized to show it is Latin) means "about" Couper focused on broadening the School's education, with attention to music and art, however, problems culminated in Couper's departure from a divided Knox in 1955. Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. Art refers to a diverse range of Human activities creations and expressions that are appealing to the Senses or Emotions of a human individual [1]
These problems were short-lived and the next Headmaster, Dr T Ross McKenzie, provided a management style that saw Knox become one of the top independent schools in New South Wales. The school's fifth Headmaster, Dr Ian Paterson, initiated further developments including a substantial building program, the strengthening of music and improved academic results. [1]
In 1999, Peter Crawley, former Head of Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne, became Knox's sixth Headmaster. Trinity Grammar School is an independent, Anglican, day and Boarding school for boys located across several campuses in Melbourne Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 Crawley's term saw the School move into the 21st century with an innovative program of technology and computer-based learning. He retired from the School in 2003. [1]
Headmasters
| Period | Details |
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| 1924 – 1938 | Mr. Neil MacNeil |
| 1939 – 1952 | Dr. William Bryden |
| 1953 – 1955 | Dr. John Mill Couper |
| 1956 – 1968 | Dr. T Ross McKenzie |
| 1969 – 1998 | Dr. Ian Paterson |
| 1999 – 2003 | Mr. Peter Crawley |
| 2004 – Present | Mr. John Weeks |
Motto
Knox's school motto is a Latin phrase, Virile Agitur,[1] which has been translated by the Headmasters from the school as being "Act like a man" (Preparatory School), "The manly thing is being done" (Peter Crawley) or "Do the Manly Thing" (Dr Paterson). A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome.
Campus
Facilities
Knox's senior campus includes a sports facility with an indoor pool, gymnasium, squash and weights rooms, music and drama centres, three boarding houses with a fourth on the Preparatory School campus located nearby, also in Wahroonga. Knox owns several major sporting fields including one on-campus at the Senior School, two on-campus at the Prep School, and two off-campus in Warrawee and neighbouring North Turramurra. Warrawee is a Suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Turramurra is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Each classroom is equipped with a digital projector and each student has a laptop with wireless internet access. In addition to its extensive academic and sporting programmes, the school offers many extra curricular activities including music with several large ensembles and orchestras, drama, debating, public speaking, chess, science clubs, and Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, as well as maintaining the largest secondary school cadet unit in Australia. The DofE (or The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged from 14 to 25 regardless of personal ability Since 2006 the school has been actively involved in the Future Problem Solving Program. The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI formerly known as the Future Problem Solving Program (FPSP is an international academic competition
Building projects
Knox has in recent years completed new buildings at both the Senior and Prep Schools. The Senior School's KG1 Building, opened in 2007, has several high-tech classrooms, access to the Lawson Centre (the school gym), locker space for approximately 230 students, and a new canteen. The KG1 Project also updated the Lawson Centre with a new flooring for the basketball court, new change rooms and a foyer, where Knox's many Trophies and memorabilia are displayed. The Prep School's K-2 Centre, opened in 2004, provided new classroom, library, art and music facilities for kindergarten and Year 1/2 students.
The school's current building plan envisages a Senior School Visual Arts Centre and a Great Hall. [13] This extensive building project will be situated in place of the current Knox Shop (uniform shop). The Great Hall will provide a space for 2,500 people, an entertainment centre, a venue which can hold examinations, and provide sporting infrastructure. There will be a large undercover parking area to permit teachers and parents to park close to the school. The Visual Arts Centre will encompass modern classroom and studio spaces, display areas and a gallery to display artwork made by school students. The projected cost is $17 million. [14]
House system
Boarding
Knox Grammar School provides boarding facilities for over 150 boarders. Boarding facilities have been available since the school's opening, in 1924.
- Gilmore - traditionally the Junior Boarding House, accommodating boarders from years 5-8. Circa (often abbreviated c, ca, ca or cca and sometimes Italicized to show it is Latin) means "about" Rev J. J. Gilmore was a founder of the school and long-serving member of the council (1923-1947).
- Gillespie (Maroon) - the original school house and is named for Robert Gillespie, a founder and benefactor of the school, and chairman of the school council (1923-1945). It was later converted into a Boarding House, today accommodating boarders from year 9.
- MacNeil (Black) - originally an expansion to Gillespie House, completed to add room to the new school. It is named for Neil MacNeil, the first Headmaster of the school (1924-1938). Today, it accommodates boarders from year 10.
- Ewan - a Prep School Boarding House, named for the wife of Dr Armstrong, the house's former owner. It is a heritage-listed building, dating back to the late 1890s. After significant expansion, it now houses the senior boarders, years 11 and 12.
Due to shortages in boarders during 2007 and 2008, these four houses have expanded to include day students.
Other houses
Other than the boarding houses, all Knox boys are put into day houses that used to have their own locker areas in the school, although the locker areas are now done by year.
- Adamson (Dark green) - John Adamson - a long-serving chairman of the school council.
- Angus (Brown) - Rev Samuel Angus - a Professor of Theology at Sydney University and former member of the school council. The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective The University of Sydney (informally Sydney Uni or USyd) is the oldest university in Australia
- Bryden (Grey) - Dr William Bryden - the second Headmaster of the school (1939-1953). Also known as the cultural house.
- McIlrath (Dark blue) - William McIlrath - a founder and benefactor of the school and a long-serving council member (1923-1955). His widow contributed 50,000 pounds for the construction of the school chapel in 1960, which contains a Baroque organ by Ronald Sharp. Baroque art redirects here Please disambiguate such links to Baroque painting, Baroque sculpture, etc Ronald Sharp (b1929 is an organ builder based in Sydney, Australia.
- McKenzie (Orange). Dr Ross McKenzie - fourth Headmaster of the school (1956-1969).
- Montgomery (Lime green) - Ross Montgomery - a council member (1953-1970) and benefactor of the school. His major gifts included the Montgomery Building and Gilmore House.
- Murdoch (Red) - AM Murdoch - a long-serving school council member (from 1938) and chairwoman (1855-1969)
- Reid (Yellow) - Andrew Reid - a founder and benefactor of the school. A business leader, sole proprietor of James Hardie in 1912, he made many financial contributions to the school; he also built the Margaret Reid Home for Crippled Children in St. James HardyFor the founder of the UK Labour Party see James Keir Hardie. Ives, in memory of his late wife.
- Sinclair (Purple) - George Sinclair - a school council member (from 1944) and chairman (1952-1955).
- Turnbull (Light Blue) - Alex Turnbull - a founding member of the school council, serving 1923-1947, and an elder at St Margaret's Church in nearby Turramurra.
Co-curriculum
Cadet unit (KGSACU)
Knox Grammar School has an Australian Army Cadet Unit, the KGSACU. It comprises 547 members, ranging from Recruit Cadets to Cadet Under Officers. It is the largest Army Cadet Unit in the Southern Hemisphere. Cadet participation is compulsory from Term 1, Year 9, through to the end of Term 4, Year 9. From then on, boys may optionally continue cadets, and promotion opportunities become available.
The Cadet Unit participates in Bivouac at the end of Term 1, an Annual Field Exercise (or AFX) at the end of Term 2, and the Promotions Courses during November each year. Although in 2008 these exercises have been combined into one exercise to take place at the end of Term 1. Additionally, the KGSACU holds parades for the Old Knox Grammarians Association (OKGA), an ANZAC parade to commemorate ANZAC Day (though often, due to school holidays, not on the day itself), and a Passing Out Parade at the end of the cadet year to farewell the Year 12 members at the conclusion of their service to the unit.
The KGSACU is battalion strength, and is divided into several companies, platoons and sections. Each company consists of three platoons, except for A Company, which has four platoons.
- A Company, for continuing cadets who are involved in advanced training and outdoor skills, and Pioneers Platoon.
- B, C, and D Company, for recruits and their rank.
- Headquarters Company, consisting of Operations Platoon, Administration Platoon, and Quartermaster's Platoon.
- Support Company, Signals Platoon, Medical Platoon and Reconnaissance Platoon.
Quartermaster’s Platoon controls the stores and supplies for the unit. Medical Platoon is charged with the medical welfare of cadet. Signals Platoon operates the UnitNet (The unit communications network) and assists in communications via radios. Administration Platoon control the documentation and registration of all members of the unit. Pioneer Platoon have previously operated the rock climbing and abseiling equipment for the unit, but in the Bivouac/AFX of 2008 this was set up and operated by members of Outdoor Adventures. Instead, Pioneers Platoon created and operated the Confidence Course, which involved an obstacle course and a wombat hole. Operations Platoon is a small highly specialised group responsible for planning AFX. Reconnaissance Platoon specialises in operating in small groups. They act as the 'opposing force' to A, B, C, and D company on exercises.
Sport
Knox is a member of the Combined Associated Schools (CAS), and plays competitive sport against the five other member Schools namely, Barker College, Cranbrook School, St. Aloysius College, Trinity Grammar School and Waverley College. The Associated Schools of NSW Inc, most commonly referred to as the Combined Associated Schools ( CAS) are a group of six schools in Sydney, Australia Barker College is an independent, Anglican, day and Boarding school, located in Hornsby, a North Shore suburb of Cranbrook School is an independent, Anglican, day and Boarding school for boys located in Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay St Aloysius' College is an independent, Roman Catholic, Day school for boys located in Milsons Point, a suburb on the lower North Trinity Grammar School is an independent, Anglican, day and Boarding school for boys located over three campuses in Summer Hill Waverley College is a Roman Catholic, secondary, Day school for boys located at Waverley, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney Trial and pre-season fixtures are played against the GPS and ISA Schools. The Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales (AAGPS, also known as GPS or Great Public Schools is an association of mostly Students may represent Knox in a variety of inter-school sporting fixtures played each Saturday throughout the term. [9]
The intra-school sporting programs includes House carnivals, Standards and Inter-School competitions open to all boys. [9]
Notable alumni
Alumnus of Knox are known as "Old Knox Grammarians", and may elect to join the schools alumni association, the Old Knox Grammarian's Association (OKGA). An alumni association is an association of graduates ( Alumni) or more broadly of former students [15] For a list of notable Old Knox Grammarians, see List of Old Knox Grammarians. This is a List of notable Old Knox Grammarians, they being notable former students - known as "Old Knox Grammarians" of the Uniting Church school Knox Grammar
See also
- List of non-government schools in New South Wales
- List of boarding schools
- Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i School History. A B C D E F G H I J Africa Zambia Canisius Secondary School Chengelo School Musikili Primary School The Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition is an annual competition in impromptu public speaking between representatives of each of the Great Public Schools (GPS and Combined History & Tradition. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ a b c Knox Grammar School. Schools. Australian Boarding Schools' Association (2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ Knox Grammar School. New South Wales. School Choice. Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ Fees for 2008 (PDF). Enrolments. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ a b Annual Report 2006 (PDF). Prospective. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
- ^ International Members. HMC Schools. The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. Retrieved on 2008-03-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty
- ^ AHISA Schools. New South Wales. Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (January 2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ JSHAA New South Wales Directory of Members. New South Wales Branch. Junior School Heads' Association of Australia (2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ a b c Sport. Co-curricular. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
- ^ CAS. About Knox. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ Welcome. About Knox. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor
- ^ a b School Founders. History & Tradition. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
- ^ The Great Hall Campaign: Master Plan - Stage 2 (accessed 19 July 2007)
- ^ The Great Hall Campaign: The Campaign Target (accessed 19 July 2007)
- ^ OKGA Introduction. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. OKGA. Knox Grammar School. Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
Further reading
- Mansfield, B. (1974). Knox, 1924-1974. Sydney: John Sands.
External links
Google Maps views
- Senior School Senior school visible mid-left, Gillespie fields visible upper right
- Prep School Centre of picture
- Curugal Fields, North Turramurra Centre of picture
- Gillespie Fields Centre of Picture, Senior School visible bottom left
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