2010 Annual School Report - Knox Grammar School
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<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong><strong>School</strong> <strong>Report</strong><strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 1Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL<strong>2010</strong> ANNUAL REPORTPrepared for the NSW Board of Studies[In compliance with “Section 3.10 Educational and Financial<strong>Report</strong>ing” of the Registration and Accreditation Requirementsfor Independent <strong>School</strong>s under the Education Act 1990 (NSW)AND Requirements for Publishing <strong>School</strong> PerformanceInformation as set out in Regulations under the <strong>School</strong>sAssistance Act 2004 (Commonwealth) ]<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 2Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong><strong>2010</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> Table of Contents1. <strong>School</strong> Context and Values ……………………………….........................................................................................42. Messages from Key <strong>School</strong> Bodies/Personnel2.1 From the <strong>School</strong> Council ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…....52.2 From the Headmaster ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….......62.3 From <strong>Knox</strong> Parents’ Association ……………………………………………………………………………………….......73. Educational Performance3.1 Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate Results ………………………………………………………………………………………... .83.2 Vocational or Trade Training in Year 12 <strong>2010</strong> ……………………………………………………………………...83.3 ATAR and University Entry …………………………………………………………………………………………………..83.4 Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate Results in Comparison to State ………………………………………………........93.5 <strong>School</strong> Certificate Results ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…...143.6 NAPLAN Results ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………164. Professional Learning and Teaching Standards4.1 Professional Learning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………......224.2 Expenditure on Professional Learning ………………………………………………………………………….……..224.3 Teaching Standards ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...225. Student Information5.1 Student Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..235.2 Senior <strong>School</strong> Retention Rates …………………………………………………………………………………………….245.3 Post <strong>School</strong> Destinations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..246. <strong>School</strong> Policies6.1 Enrolment Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....256.2 Pastoral Care (Student Welfare) ……………………………………………………………………………...…………..297. <strong>School</strong> Priorities7.1 Achievement of <strong>2010</strong> Priorities as set out in 2009 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> ………………………….…………. 317.2 Initiatives Promoting Respect and Responsibility ……………………………………………………………… 327.3 Parent, Student and Teacher Satisfaction ………………………………………………………………………… ….337.4 Mechanisms for Communication at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> ……………………………….……………....358. Financial Information ………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………..36<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 3Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>1. SCHOOL CONTEXTFAITH WISDOM INTEGRITY COMPASSION<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> is an independent boys' school located at Wahroonga, NSW. The history of<strong>Knox</strong> formally began in 1924 when it opened as a Presbyterian Boys' <strong>School</strong> after foundingmembers John Gilmore, William McIlwraith, Robert Gillespie and Andrew Reid purchased what isnow Gillespie Boarding House as the first <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>School</strong> building.The <strong>School</strong> offers an outstanding range of educational and developmental opportunities fromKindergarten, through to the NSW Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate in Year 12, both to boarding and daystudents, under the auspices of the Uniting Church of Australia. <strong>Knox</strong> values its strong heritage, itsclose relationship with parents and the local community and exceptionally high educationalstandards. Underpinning these values is a deep and lasting commitment to our students' future.<strong>Knox</strong> has two campuses, the Preparatory <strong>School</strong> (Kindergarten to Year 6) and the Senior <strong>School</strong>(Years 7 to 12). In educating <strong>Knox</strong> boys, we seek to develop their character and confidence andteach them to value commitment, actively recognise and reward those endeavours which lead tosuccess, encourage innovation, and foster valued <strong>School</strong> traditions. Our secure environment andstrong framework of values help our students to become valuable, responsible members of thewider community.Many opportunities are available to challenge and enrich those who experience an education at<strong>Knox</strong>. At <strong>Knox</strong>, we strive to develop young men with a well-rounded education, encompassing anexcellent curriculum and exceptional co-curricular opportunities. Our aim is to prepare students fora successful life beyond their <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>School</strong> years.The <strong>School</strong>'s vision is based on the premise that excellence comes when each boy achieves his bestin both the curricular and co-curricular environments. The <strong>School</strong> believes this goal can best berealised within a supportive and stimulating educational environment that includes state-of-the-arteducation facilities and resources.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 4Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>2. MESSAGE FROM KEY SCHOOL BODIES2.1 A Message from the <strong>School</strong> Council<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> Council continued under the leadership of Chairman Rob Wannan.There were nine meetings of the whole <strong>School</strong> Council in <strong>2010</strong> together with regular Audit andRisk Committee meetings.All governance requirements in relation to statutory, legal, finance and audit, education, and theenvironment were completed.<strong>2010</strong> saw a focus on <strong>Knox</strong> in the 21 st Century and commencement of the largest building programin the <strong>School</strong>’s history. During <strong>2010</strong>, <strong>Knox</strong> successfully implemented the following new educationand building programs.• Completion of a dedicated <strong>Knox</strong> Boarding Centre• Commencement of a Multi-purpose Hall and Swim Centre• Extension of the KG1 Boarders’ Dining Room• Refurbishment of the John Williams Memorial Hall• Refurbishment of Level 3 Tutorial and Level 3 Montgomery classrooms and offices• Planning for the conversion of Ewan House in the Prep <strong>School</strong> to a Year 5 and 6 Centre• Implementation of a 21 st Century Boarding At <strong>Knox</strong> and ‘Whole of Life’ Program• Introduction of a new whole-school Positive Education Program• 21 st Century approach to teacher professional developmentThese are clear statements of the health and intent of the <strong>School</strong>.It is a pleasure for the <strong>School</strong> Council to be part of, and preside over, this new period ofestablishment and growth.The <strong>School</strong> Council plans to continue to work towards the upgrading and expansion of the school’steaching facilities in 2011 and beyond as a matter of priority.<strong>Knox</strong> is a vibrant, exciting and purposeful place and, on behalf of the <strong>School</strong> Council, I would liketo congratulate the students, staff and entire <strong>Knox</strong> Community on their achievements in <strong>2010</strong>.Secretary<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> Council <strong>2010</strong><strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 5Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>2.2 A Message from the HeadmasterIt is our long held mission to engage our boys in a balanced educational experience which assists inholistic growth. This <strong>Report</strong> provides a snapshot of that distinctly <strong>Knox</strong>education covering all ages from Kindergarten to Year 12.The Academic results for <strong>Knox</strong> from NAPLAN testing (Years 3, 5, 7 and9), state-wide <strong>School</strong> Certificate (Year 10), Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate andATAR scores (Year 12) continue to improve impressively. <strong>Knox</strong> is ratingin the top 5% of schools at all levels of measurement. The <strong>2010</strong> HSCresults place <strong>Knox</strong> as the highest ranking non-selective boys’ school in theState and the most successful boys’ boarding school in NSW. Thisachievement is a testament to the hard work of our dedicated staff, the support of our parents andthe efforts and commitment of our boys who have enjoyed the opportunity of such a positive andmotivating school environment.The Co-curricular activities support and add significant value to academic results as well as eachboy’s personal growth. The breadth and depth of opportunities is specifically designed to cater forthe diverse interests of our boys. This has influenced the range of sports choices so that traditionalcompetitive team sports are balanced with those that focus on personal fitness and enjoyment.Overall the sporting achievements of our boys have been creditable. In non sports co-curricularactivities the music options have grown under the direction of the <strong>Knox</strong> Academy of PerformingArts (KAPA). Orchestral and band work continues to achieve success at the highest competitivelevels. The Future Problem Solving Team has achieved national and international recognition.Our involvement in social justice activities continues to grow and mature. It was an excitingmilestone to fund the <strong>Knox</strong> Aid Post, which is now managed and staffed by local people in theMilne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. Our work with indigenous communities has expandedand we are delighted that the number of boys from these communities has increased and that thework continues to be successful for all concerned. It was especially exciting to learn of MichaelJones’ (OKG04) success in being offered a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, in part because of hiswork with the indigenous community at Doomadgee.<strong>2010</strong> saw the completion of the <strong>Knox</strong> Boarding Centre which has been a long-term project for the<strong>School</strong> Council. This Centre when linked with the new staffing structures and boarder-specificprograms, confirms <strong>Knox</strong> as a world leader. Equally as exciting has been the progress on the GreatHall and Aquatic Centre which is the single largest building project in the <strong>School</strong>’s 85 year history.This outstanding facility is on track for completion in mid 2011 and will add significant value to oureducational offering.As we reflect on a very successful year there continue to be tremendous opportunities ahead. <strong>School</strong>Council and I are committed to ensuring that <strong>Knox</strong> is innovative, in touch with the needs of ourstudents, with a long term vision. Our boys have an extensive range of educational opportunitieswhich are helping them to thrive. The campus is being rapidly modernised to support thecurriculum and <strong>Knox</strong> boys are enjoying significant achievement locally, state-wide, nationally andinternationally.John W WeeksHeadmaster <strong>2010</strong><strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 6Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>2.3 A Message from the <strong>Knox</strong> Parents Association (KPA)The <strong>Knox</strong> Parents Association (KPA) is the parent body for both the Prep and the Senior <strong>School</strong>s.Under the main umbrella of the KPA are the Prep and Senior Social Committees and any SupporterGroup, which has been formed to support the activities of aparticular sport, music group, social service group or otherschool activity.The Headmaster and all parents and guardians of presentpupils of the <strong>School</strong> are automatically members of theAssociation and; therefore, of any Supporter Group.The aims of the Association are to:• maintain and foster the goodwill and interest of parents and friends of the <strong>School</strong> amongstthemselves and in and towards the <strong>School</strong>;• support the <strong>School</strong>, and in particular the activity of the <strong>School</strong> represented by the group in amaterial, practical and financial manner;• encourage and conduct activities which contribute to the well-being of the <strong>School</strong>; and• foster the Christian ethos and be bound by all the rules and regulations of <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong><strong>School</strong>, and within the Guidelines issued by the <strong>School</strong>.The KPA meets once per month during term time. At these meetings, reports are given by theHeadmaster and the Head of the Prep as well as discussion of particular KPA items andorganisation of KPA events.At the start of the school year the “<strong>Knox</strong> At Home” is held. This is a very special date in the schoolcalendar, which brings together parents from both the Prep and the Senior <strong>School</strong> to celebrate thestart of the new <strong>School</strong> year and to welcome new parents to the <strong>Knox</strong> Community.Throughout the year the KPA and Social Committees through their Year Committees organisemorning teas and suppers for each year group. In addition the KPA and its affiliated groups arrangelunches, BBQs, dinners and other social events aimed at helping parents meet and foster a closecommunity within the <strong>School</strong>.The KPA also organises with the assistance of the <strong>School</strong> many of the final celebration events forYear 12 including the Valedictory Dinner and for boys in Year 6 at the Prep.Fund raising is an important role of the KPA. There are two major fundraisers during the year:Gala Day, which is held to celebrate the start of the Winter Sport Season; and Garden Day held inSeptember. These events aim to be both a celebration of the <strong>School</strong> traditions and community, andto raise funds for the <strong>School</strong>. The funds raised by the KPA go directly back to the boys throughgifts to the school aimed to enhance and enrich the quality of the boys’ school experience.Secretary<strong>Knox</strong> Parents Association <strong>2010</strong><strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 7Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>3. EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE3.1 Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate Results <strong>2010</strong><strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> students achieved exemplary results in the <strong>2010</strong> Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate.These results were the most impressive achieved by the <strong>School</strong> since the inception of the newstandards based HSC in 2001.The <strong>2010</strong> cohort achieved 340 band 6’s elevating <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> six places in the NSWranking to 33 rd place out of 650 schools. All courses studied at <strong>Knox</strong> achieved a mean higher thanthe State mean.A record eighteen <strong>Knox</strong> students were recognised on the Premier’s All Rounder list for obtainingBand 6 (a mark of 90/100 or higher) in ten or more of the units they studied. This constituted asignificant increase in the number of <strong>Knox</strong> students on the list from 2009.Nine <strong>Knox</strong> students were mentioned for achieving a high ranking place in the state in one of theirHSC courses. One student achieved first in Legal Studies, sixth in History Extension, ninth inEconomics and Modern History). Eight other students were ranked in the first twenty in a range ofsubjects, such as: first in Mathematics 2 unit, fourth in Engineering Studies, sixth in Chemistry,eleventh in General Mathematics, seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth in Modern History.3.2 Vocational or Trade Training in Year 12 <strong>2010</strong>1.9% of students in Year 12 completed VET courses. All of these students received a certificatequalification in the courses studied.3.3 ATAR and University EntryOf the total 206 students eligible to receive an Australian tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and toapply for university entry, over 45 per cent of the boys achieved an ATAR of 90 or more placingthem in the top 1% of the state, and with 7 per cent of students gaining an ATAR of 99 or more.The middle boy at <strong>Knox</strong> had an ATAR of 87.90. The top boarder ATAR was 99.15 and two boysachieved an ATAR of 99.95, the highest possible rank.Overall the <strong>2010</strong> ATAR scores were better than 2009 and the strongest achieved in recent years by<strong>Knox</strong> students.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 8Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>3.4 Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate Results in Comparison to State in all SubjectsHSC CourseNo. ofStudents<strong>Knox</strong> AvMark /100State AvMark/100<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 3 - 6State % inBands 3 - 6<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 1 - 2State % inBands 1 - 2Agriculture <strong>2010</strong> 13 81.05 69.90 100% 92.90% 0.00% 7.10%Agriculture 2009 15 78.49 70.59 100.00% 83.29% 0.00% 16.71%Agriculture 2008 16 82.2 72.34 100.00% 86.67% 0.00% 13.33%Agriculture 2007 21 75.7 73.43 95.24% 88.68% 4.76% 11.32%Agriculture 2006 16 75.68 71.2 100.00% 85.85% 0.00% 14.15%Ancient History <strong>2010</strong> 59 83.13 73.11 100.00% 94.34% 0.00% 5.96%Ancient History 2009 53 84.11 72.9 100.00% 85.68% 0.00% 14.32%Ancient History 2008 51 82.05 72.49 100.00% 81.46% 0.00% 18.54%Ancient History 2007 36 84.86 72.26 100.00% 82.09% 0.00% 17.91%Ancient History 2006 32 81.26 74.66 96.88% 87.94% 3.12% 12.06%Biology <strong>2010</strong> 26 79.89 73.41 100.00% 98.01% 0.00% 1.99%Biology 2009 30 79.67 73.2 100.00% 90.29% 0.00% 9.71%Biology 2008 20 79.75 73.22 100.00% 89.47% 0.00% 10.53%Biology 2007 46 76.57 73.26 89.95% 10.95% 10.05% 89.05%Biology 2006 40 74.8 71.92 90.00% 85.24% 10.00% 14.76%Business Studies <strong>2010</strong> 45 85.51 74.35 100% 97.57% 0.00% 2.43%Business Studies 2009 73 84.73 74.08 100.00% 89.45% 0.00% 10.55%Business Studies 2008 79 81.52 72.21 100.00% 86.17% 0.00% 13.83%Business Studies 2007 53 79.06 69.78 100.00% 80.08% 0.00% 19.92%Business Studies 2006 56 79.87 73.52 97.88% 83.63% 2.12% 16.37%Chemistry 2009 51 82.58 74.49 100.00% 95.57% 0.00% 4.43%Chemistry 2009 49 82.66 74.71 100.00% 90.45% 0.00% 9.55%Chemistry 2008 35 82.37 74.72 100.00% 89.04% 0.00% 10.96%Chemistry 2007 44 81.57 74.81 100.00% 91.41% 0.00% 8.59%Chemistry 2006 56 79.87 73.52 100.00% 89.69% 0.00% 10.31%Design & Tech <strong>2010</strong> 16 81.33 75.37 100.00% 99.34% 0.00% .66%Design & Tech 2009 14 80.46 75.05 100.00% 94.91% 0.00% 5.09%Design & Tech 2008 10 86.58 74.94 100.00% 95.88% 0.00% 4.12%Design & Tech 2007 16 80.64 72.63 100.00% 92.94% 0.00% 7.06%Design & Tech 2006 21 77.97 72.56 90.48% 92.62% 9.52% 7.38%Drama <strong>2010</strong> 12 79.30 76.52 100.00% 99.45% 0.00% .55%Drama 2009 9 86.18 78 100.00% 96.70% 0.00% 3.30%Drama 2008 17 87.38 78.27 100.00% 97.81% 0.00% 2.19%Drama 2007 21 83.22 76.22 100.00% 94.11% 0.00% 5.89%Drama 2006 20 84.81 76.17 100.00% 94.64% 0.00% 5.36%Earth & Env. Sci. <strong>2010</strong> 18 79.92 76.22 100.00% 98.63% 0.00% 1.37%Earth & Env. Sci. 2009 25 80.65 76.23 100.00% 95.36% 0.00% 4.64%Earth & Env. Sci. 2008 12 76.28 76.11 100.00% 92.00% 0.00% 8.00%Earth & Env. Sci. 2007 18 83.18 77.52 100.00% 93.76% 0.00% 6.24%Earth & Env. Sci. 2006 9 75.8 75.08 100.00% 90.21% 0.00% 9.79%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 9Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
HSC Course<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>No. ofStudents<strong>Knox</strong> AvMark /100State AvMark/100<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 3 - 6State % inBands 3 - 6<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 1 - 2State % inBands 1 - 2Economics <strong>2010</strong> 37 87.49 73.46 100.00% 92.44% 0.00% 7.56%Economics 2009 52 85.87 75.21 100.00% 87.88% 0.00% 12.12%Economics 2008 38 82.44 75.45 99.00% 87.42% 1.00% 12.58%Economics 2007 41 78.59 75.64 100.00% 88.10% 0.00% 11.90%Economics 2006 42 79.07 76.42 97.62% 91.06% 2.38% 8.94%Engin. Studies <strong>2010</strong> 11 81.33 75.22 100.00% 97.11% 0.00% 2.89%Engin. Studies 2009 16 78.13 75.35 100.00% 93.88% 0.00% 6.12%Engin. Studies 2008 8 76.03 73.16 100.00% 90.84% 0.00% 9.16%Engin. Studies 2007 11 71.96 72.43 100.00% 88.46% 0.00% 11.54%Engin. Studies 2006No ClassEnglish Standard <strong>2010</strong> 55 73.84 68.83 100.00% 91.25% 0.00% 8.75%English Standard 2009 36 68.37 64.91 100.00% 77.63% 0.00% 22.37%English Standard 2008 37 71.09 65.55 100.00% 79.50% 0.00% 20.50%English Standard 2007 26 68.86 65.16 88.47% 77.69% 11.53% 22.31%English Standard 2006 41 71.18 65.15 95.13% 80.87% 4.87% 19.13%English Advanced <strong>2010</strong> 145 84.45 80.57 100.00% 99.83% 0.00% .17%English Advanced 2009 177 82.4 79.17 100.00% 99.00% 0.00% 1.00%English Advanced 2008 175 82.29 79.03 100.00% 99.07% 0.00% 0.93%English Advanced 2007 206 80.18 78.6 100.00% 98.98% 0.00% 1.02%English Advanced 2006 182 77.58 76.61 99.46% 98.29% 0.54% 1.71%English SecondLanguage <strong>2010</strong> 6 81.60 72.06 100.00% 96.04% 0.00% 3.96%English SecondLanguage 2009 5 78.32 70.32 100.00% 86.69% 0.00% 13.31%English Ext. 1 <strong>2010</strong> 30 41.95/50 39.93/50 93.32% 85.56% 6.66% 14.42%English Ext. 1 2009 30 39.80/50 39.47/50 90.00% 84.36% 10.00% 15.64%English Ext. 1 2008 35 38.95/50 39.77/50 100.00% 99.30% 0.00% 0.70%English Ext. 1 2007 51 39.69 39.02 100.00% 99.00% 0.00% 1.00%English Ext. 1 2006 40 39.5 38.91 100.00% 98.83% 0.00% 1.17%English Ext 2 <strong>2010</strong> 11 39.86 39.44 90.91% 81.48% 9.09% 18.52%English Ext 2 2009 9 37.93/50 39.13/50 77.78% 79.88% 22.22% 20.12%English Ext 2 2008 8 39.8/50 39.78/50 100.00% 98.70% 0.00% 1.30%English Ext 2 2007 14 40.59 39.48 100.00% 97.58% 0.00% 2.42%English Ext 2 2006 18 42.11 39.28 100.00% 96.80% 0.00% 3.20%Geography <strong>2010</strong> 37 80.92 75.21 100.00% 98.33% 0.00% 1.70%Geography 2009 24 85.63 74.58 100.00% 89.90% 0.00% 10.10%Geography 2008 14 83.13 76.35 100.00% 91.04% 0.00% 8.96%Geography 2007 43 82.1 76.97 97.68% 93.48% 2.32% 6.52%Geography 2006 64 81.06 76.66 100.00% 93.25% 0.00% 6.75%Industrial Tech. <strong>2010</strong> 17 84.86 70.94 100.00% 92.82% 0.00% 7.18%Industrial Tech. 2009 14 89.07 72.43 100.00% 85.76% 0.00% 14.24%Industrial Tech. 2008 17 84.53 72.47 100.00% 86.51% 0.00% 13.49%Industrial Tech. 2007 11 89.80 73.02 100.00% 86.59% 0.00% 13.41%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 10Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
HSC Course<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>No. ofStudents<strong>Knox</strong> AvMark /100State AvMark/100<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 3 - 6State % inBands 3 - 6<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 1 - 2State % inBands 1 - 2Industrial Tech. 2006 14 81.63 72.83 100.00% 88.72% 0.00% 11.28%IPT <strong>2010</strong> 26 80.35 73.15 100.00% 94.98% 0.00% 5.02%IPT 2009 10 83.84 72.75 100.00% 88.60% 0.00% 11.40%IPT 2008 17 84.53 72.47 100.00% 84.25% 0.00% 15.75%IPT 2007No ClassIPT 2006 9 79.11 72.14 88.89% 84.72% 11.11% 15.28%Legal Studies <strong>2010</strong> 14 84.13 72.88 100.00% 93.78% 0.00% 6.22%Legal Studies 2009 20 82.64 74.2 100.00% 86.66% 0.00% 13.34%Legal Studies 2008 14 84.79 75.43 100.00% 90.61% 0.00% 9.39%Legal Studies 2007 31 84.49 73.76 100.00% 86.24% 0.00% 13.76%Legal Studies 2006 16 81.81 73.86 100.00% 89.41% 0.00% 10.59%General Maths. <strong>2010</strong> 113 84.00 71.33 100.00% 96.53% 0.00% 3.47%General Maths. 2009 115 84.08 69.8 100.00% 81.44% 0.00% 18.56%General Maths. 2008 90 82.74 70.13 97.78% 82.89% 2.22% 17.11%General Maths. 2007 92 81.31 70.64 98.92% 83.74% 1.08% 16.26%General Maths. 2006 75 77.67 67.72 93.34% 77.22% 6.66% 22.78%Mathematics 2U <strong>2010</strong> 70 89.07 76.10 100.00% 94.51% 0.00% 5.49%Mathematics 2U 2009 73 87.21 74.97 100.00% 89.50% 0.00% 10.50%Mathematics 2U 2008 74 78.16 75.69 97.30% 88.00% 2.70% 12.00%Mathematics 2U 2007 84 78.38 74.67 95.24% 87.98% 4.76% 12.02%Mathematics 2U 2006 84 77.9 72.61 97.62% 83.64% 2.38% 16.36%Maths. Ext. 1 <strong>2010</strong> 61 87.88 80.65 100.00% 97.05% 0.00% 2.95%Maths. Ext. 1 2009 67 86.57 80.07 95.53% 81.92% 4.47% 18.08%Maths. Ext. 1 2008 65 79.98 79.59 96.93% 96.07% 3.07% 3.93%Maths. Ext. 1 2007 74 80.64 77.91 100.00% 95.85% 0.00% 4.15%Maths. Ext. 1 2006 88 72.66 75.64 87.50% 91.34% 12.50% 8.66%Maths. Ext 2 <strong>2010</strong> 28 89.64 83.38 100.00% 99.01% 0.00% .99%Maths. Ext 2 2009 37 87.57 83.06 97.30% 89.52% 2.70% 10.48%Maths. Ext 2 2008 40 79.6 83.16 100.00% 98.39% 0.00% 1.61%Maths. Ext 2 2007 33 80.93 80.99 100.00% 98.56% 0.00% 1.44%Maths. Ext. 2 2006 43 78.18 79.12 100.00% 95.31% 0.00% 4.69%Modern History <strong>2010</strong> 56 86.14 75.45 100.00% 96.29% 0.00% 3.71%Modern History 2009 44 83.95 76.16 100.00% 93.84% 0.00% 6.16%Modern History 2008 71 83.97 75.77 100.00% 92.54% 0.00% 7.46%Modern History 2007 103 80.74 74.71 98.06% 88.35% 1.94% 11.65%Modern History 2006 76 83.51 75.49 98.69% 91.85% 1.31% 8.15%Hist. Extension <strong>2010</strong> 11 41.24/50 37.81/50 90.91% 71.05% 9.09% 28.95%Hist. Extension 2009 9 42.04/50 38.12/50 88.89% 73.77% 11.11% 26.23%Hist. Extension 2008 11 39.91/50 37.95/50 100.00% 95.57% 0.00% 4.43%Hist. Extension 2007 19 36.07 37.51 84.22% 93.90% 15.78% 6.10%Hist. Extension 2006 17 39.71 36.3 100.00% 92.75% 0.00% 7.25%Music 1 <strong>2010</strong> 11 86.40 80.24 100.00% 97.69% 0.00% 2.31%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 11Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
HSC Course<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>No. ofStudents<strong>Knox</strong> AvMark /100State AvMark/100<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 3 - 6State % inBands 3 - 6<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 1 - 2State % inBands 1 - 2Music 1 2009 3 93.07 79.94 100.00% 98.07% 0.00% 1.93%Music 1 2008 7 86.54 79.15 100.00% 97.38% 0.00% 2.62%Music 1 2007 6 88.57 78.94 95.00% 96.96% 5.00% 3.04%Music 1 2006 5 91 77.77 100.00% 96.07% 0.00% 3.93%Music 2 <strong>2010</strong> 6 87.07 85.48 100.00% 99.66% 0.00% .34%Music 2 2009 7 90.17 84.76 100.00% 97.83% 0.00% 2.17%Music 2 2008 9 91.64 84.85 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%Music 2 2007 5 94 84.31 100.00% 99.57% 0.00% 0.43%Music 2 2006 8 86.6 84.87 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%Music Extension <strong>2010</strong> 4 45.88/50 44.49/50 100.00% 98.67% 0.00% 1.33%Music Extension 2009 4 47.83/50 43.23/50 100.00% 95.01% 0.00% 4.99%Music Extension 2008 5 46.96/50 43.05/50 100.00% 99.78% 0.00% 0.22%Music Extension 2007 4 49.7 42.86/50 100.00% 99.52% 0.00% 0.48%Music Extension 2006 4 46.05 43.38/50 100.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%PDHPE <strong>2010</strong> 42 82.71 75.07 100.00% 98.32% 0.00% 1.68%PDHPE 2009 41 78.24 72.43 95.13% 87.48% 4.87% 12.52%PDHPE 2008 47 79.06 72.64 100.00% 86.11% 0.00% 13.89%PDHPE 2007 28 78.99 73.03 96.43% 86.32% 3.57% 13.68%PDHPE 2006 55 79.36 72.81 98.19% 84.67% 1.81% 15.33%Physics <strong>2010</strong> 47 83.02 74.87 97.88% 92.45% 2.12% 7.55%Physics 2009 36 83.19 74.66 97.23% 88.27% 2.77% 11.73%Physics 2008 43 76.52 73.1 95.35% 89.43% 4.65% 10.57%Physics 2007 39 80.18 73.31 100.00% 89.19% 0.00% 10.81%Physics 2006 54 77.51 74.53 98.15% 91.56% 1.85% 8.44%Senior Science <strong>2010</strong> 4 89.65 75.68 100.00% 93.10% 0.00% 6.90%Senior Science 2009 14 84.93 74.34 100.00% 92.91% 0.00% 7.09%Senior Science 2008 6 79.43 75.19 100.00% 93.81% 0.00% 6.19%Senior Science 2007 10 86.2 74.93 100.00% 93.52% 0.00% 6.48%Soc. And Culture <strong>2010</strong> 10 79.94 73.49 100.00% 89.56% 0.00% 10.44%Soc. And Culture 2009 23 79.5 74.98 100.00% 90.71% 0.00% 9.29%Soc. And Culture 2008 14 79.26 73 100.00% 86.28% 0.00% 13.72%Soc. And Culture 2007 20 78.26 72.98 100.00% 88.98% 0.00% 11.02%Soc. and Culture 2006No ClassSoftware Design <strong>2010</strong> 3 90.53 72.05 100.00% 0.00%Software Design 2009 8 84.2 72.62 100.00% 89.69% 0.00% 10.31%Software Design 2008 7 84.77 75.3 100.00% 92.29% 0.00% 7.71%Software Design 2007 7 79.6 73.98 85.72% 86.71% 14.28% 13.29%Software Design 2006 14 84.4 73.51 100.00% 90.07% 0.00% 9.93%Studies of Rel. II <strong>2010</strong> 8 83.98 76.64 100.00% 85.80% 0.00% 14.20%Studies of Rel. II 2009 6 77.4 78.43 83.34% 83.60% 16.66% 16.40%Studies of Rel. II 2008Studies of Rel. II 2007No ClassNo Class<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 12Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
HSC Course<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>No. ofStudents<strong>Knox</strong> AvMark /100State AvMark/100<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 3 - 6State % inBands 3 - 6<strong>Knox</strong> % inBands 1 - 2State % inBands 1 - 2Studies of Rel. II 2006 7 80.29 76.42 100.00% 91.78% 0.00% 8.22%Visual Arts <strong>2010</strong> 28 90.50 78.87 100% 98.16% 0.00% 1.84%Visual Arts 2009 23 90.85 79.67 100.00% 98.71% 0.00% 1.29%Visual Arts 2008 22 90.55 80.72 100.00% 99.02% 0.00% 0.98%Visual Arts 2007 30 89.6 79.51 100.00% 99.28% 0.00% 0.72%Visual Arts 2006 16 92.26 80.19 100.00% 99.51% 0.00% 0.49%French Continuers <strong>2010</strong> 3 88.07 80.90 100.00% 95.60% 0.00% 4.40%French Continuers 2009 2 81.7 80.25 100.00% 96.74% 0.00% 3.26%French Continuers 2008 4 91.75 81.51 100.00% 88.96% 0.00% 11.04%French Continuers 2007 6 73.23 79.93 95.00% 93.72% 5.00% 6.28%French Continuers 2006 9 83.91 80.73 100.00% 94.63% 0.00% 5.37%French Extension <strong>2010</strong>No Class<strong>2010</strong>French Extension 2009No Class2009French Extension 2008 2 45.85/50 42.20/50 100.00% 99.53% 0.00% 0.47%French Extension 2007 3 41.97/50 41.54/50 100.00% 99.10% 0.00% 0.90%French Extension 2006 1 41.3/50 41.64/50 100.00% 99.49% 0.00% 0.51%German Cont. <strong>2010</strong> 3 90.80 78.73 100.00% 94.39% 0.00% 5.61%German Continuers 2009 5 77.52 77.5 100.00% 76.98% 0.00% 23.02%German Continuers 2008 6 86.7 78.27 100.00% 77.67% 0.00% 22.33%German Continuers 2007 10 81.18 80.77 100.00% 96.47% 0.00% 3.53%German Continuers 2006 6 85.7 80.94 100.00% 97.00% 0.00% 3.00%German Extension <strong>2010</strong> 2 45.60/50 39.86/50 100.00% 86.03% 0.00% 13.97%German Extension 2009 1 39.40/50 38.80/50 100.00% 73.35% 0.00% 26.65%German Extension 2008 4 41.03/50 42.47/50 100.00% 99.07% 0.00% 0.93%German Extension 2007 1 40.3/50 41.8/50 100.00% 99.20% 0.00% 0.80%German Extension 2006 1 41.4/50 39.55/50 100.00% 98.12% 0.00% 1.88%Japanese Cont. <strong>2010</strong> 4 84.95 77.73 100.00% 94.48% 0.00% 6.52%Japanese Continuers2009 5 85.88 78.9 100.00% 93.27% 0.00% 6.73%Japanese Continuers2008 3 87 78.76 100.00% 93.51% 0.00% 6.49%Japanese Continuers2007 4 84.65 78.4 100.00% 90.03% 0.00% 9.97%Japanese Continuers2006 5 67.56 77.06 100.00% 89.12% 0.00% 10.88%Japanese Extension <strong>2010</strong> 2 45.40/50 39.58/50 100.00% 82.11% 0.00% 17.89%Japanese Extension 2009 3 39.13/50 39.26/50 66.67% 79.94% 33.33% 20.06%Japanese Extension 2008 3 36.10/50 37.40/50 100.00% 95.89% 0.00% 4.11%Japanese Extension 2007 1 45 39.88 100.00% 99.15% 0.00% 0.85%Japanese Extension 2006 1 30.6 38.4 100.00% 99.62% 0.00% 0.38%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 13Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>3.5 <strong>School</strong> Certificate ResultsIn the external examinations, <strong>Knox</strong> students consistently perform above the state average in allareas. The results in the table below show the average (mean) for <strong>Knox</strong> and the state in the <strong>School</strong>Certificate examinations for the past five years. The <strong>School</strong> vs State Variation indicates that the<strong>Knox</strong> average is above the state average in all examinations. In recent years overall there is verylittle change from year to year in these figures.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>School</strong> Certificate Results Compared to State ResultsSubject<strong>Knox</strong>Mean/100StateMean/100<strong>School</strong> vs State Variation(+ the number indicates by how much the<strong>Knox</strong> average mark was above StateMean or average)English Literacy <strong>2010</strong> 82.72 76.87 +5.85English Literacy 2009 83.03 77.43 +5.60English Literacy 2008 80.90 74.76 +6.14English Literacy 2007 80.90 74.76 +6.14English Literacy 2006 81.65 74.10 +7.55Mathematics <strong>2010</strong> 83.28 72.10 +11.18Mathematics 2009 82.40 70.61 +11.79Mathematics 2008 81.43 69.38 +12.05Mathematics 2007 81.43 73.48 +6.95Mathematics 2006 79.10 67.87 +11.23Science <strong>2010</strong> 85.04 76.67 +8.37Science 2009 83.27 75 +8.27Science 2008 81.89 73.48 +8.41Science 2007 79.78 72.14 +8.64Science 2006 79.55 72.85 +6.70Aust. Hist. <strong>2010</strong> 77.72 70.16 +7.56Aust. Hist. 2009 81.00 71.56 +9.44Aust. Hist. 2008 79.78 72.14 +7.64Aust. Hist. 2007 80.74 74.60 +6.14Aust. Hist. 2006 77.09 71.00 +6.09Aust. Geog. <strong>2010</strong> 80.85 72.38 +7.67Aust. Geog. 2009 80.01 72.36 +7.65Aust. Geog. 2008 80.74 74.60 +6.14Aust. Geog. 2007 89.88 80.28 +9.60Aust. Geog. 2006 81.93 74.37 +7.56The table below demonstrates the consistently high level of performance of <strong>Knox</strong> students over thepast five years in the <strong>School</strong> Certificate examinations with the percentage <strong>Knox</strong> students alwaysachieving higher results in the Band 3 to 6 in every subject compared to the state. On average <strong>Knox</strong>boys were achieving 30% more marks in the top two bands than the rest of the State.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 14Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Performance Band by % of StudentsSubjectNo ofPerformance Band by % of StudentsStudents Bands 3- 6 Bands 1- 2<strong>Knox</strong> Results State <strong>Knox</strong> State ResultsResults ResultsEnglish <strong>2010</strong> 237 100% 97.32% 0% 2.68%English 2009 212 100% 97.78% 0% 2.22%English 2008 214 100% 97.60% 0% 2.40%English 2007 229 99.13% 92.28% 0.87% 7.72%English 2006 226 100% 88.53% 0% 11.47%Mathematics <strong>2010</strong> 237 99.74% 82.63% 1.26% 17.37%Mathematics 2009 211 99% 82.14% 1% 17.86%Mathematics 2008 214 99.07% 80.46% 0.93% 19.54%Mathematics 2007 229 98.26% 77.18% 1.74% 22.82%Mathematics 2006 226 98.68% 70.60% 1.32% 29.4%Science <strong>2010</strong> 237 100% 89.56% 0% 10.44%Science 2009 212 100% 91.36% 0% 8.64%Science 2008 214 100% 88.20% 0% 11.80%Science 2007 229 99.13% 90.18% 0.87% 9.82%Science 2006 226 99.56% 89.67% 0.44% 11.33%Aust. History, Civics 237 98.74% 79.65% 1.26% 20.35%and Citizenship<strong>2010</strong>Aust. History, Civics 212 100% 87.23% 0% 12.67%and Citizenship2009Aust. History, Civics 214 100% 84.29% 0% 15.71%and Citizenship2008Aust. History, Civics 229 97.83% 84.80% 2.17% 15.20%and Citizenship2007Aust. History, Civics 226 100% 82.74% 0% 17.26%and Citizenship2006Aust. Geog., Civics 237 99.16% 84.30% .84% 15.70%Citizenship <strong>2010</strong>Aust. Geog., Civics 212 99.50% 88.36% 0.5% 11.64%Citizenship 2009Aust. Geog., Civics 214 100% 90.65% 0% 9.35%Citizenship 2008Aust. Geog., Civics 229 98.69% 89.08% 1.31% 10.92%Citizenship 2007Aust. Geog., CivicsCitizenship 2006226 100% 90.32% 0% 9.68%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 15Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>3.6 NAPLAN Year 3 & 5 2008 – <strong>2010</strong> and Basic Skills Testing Program Year 3 and 5 2004 -2007In <strong>2010</strong> 100% of Year 3, 99% of Year 5, and 98% of Year 9 and Year 7 students participated in the NationalAssessment Program Literacy and Numeracy, known as NAPLAN.In Year 3, 99% of students achieved skill bands 2 or higher in Overall Literacy compared to 95% of the stateand 97% achieved skill bands 2 or higher in Numeracy compared to 97% of the state. Students performedconsistently across all aspects of numeracy and in the literacy component they achieved at an equally highlevel in writing and reading. Achievement in the Writing section of the Literacy Test was 100% at band 2 orhigher compared to 98% of the state.In Year 5, 99% of students achieved skill bands 3 or higher in Overall Literacy as compared to 93% of thestate and 99% achieved skill bands 3 or higher in Basic Skills Numeracy compared to 96% of the state.Achievement in the writing section of the Literacy Test was 99% at band 3 or higher compared to 96% of thestate. The achievement of this group shows an improvement in Writing since they were tested in Year 3.The <strong>2010</strong> results were generally higher in Literacy and Numeracy than in 2009. The year 5, 7 and 9 studentscontinued to improve performance in Numeracy, and the year 5 and 9 boys improved significantly in writingfrom previous years.Year 3 NAPLAN resultsNAPLANComponentPercentage of students achieving above literacy and numeracy benchmarksYear 3 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results compared Year 3 Stateto previous year’s performanceReadingReading <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 96%Reading 2009 100% + 1% 97%Reading 2008 99% N/A 96%WritingWriting <strong>2010</strong> 100% 0% 98%Writing 2009 100% 0% 97%Writing 2008 100% N/A 98%SpellingSpelling <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 96%Spelling 2009 100% 0% 97%Spelling 2008 100% N/A 97%<strong>Grammar</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 94%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2009 100% 0% 94%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2008 100% N/A 96%LiteracyLiteracy <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 96%Literacy 2009 100% 0% 98%Literacy 2008 100% N/A 98%NumeracyNumeracy <strong>2010</strong> 97% -3% 97%Numeracy 2009 100% + 1% 95%Numeracy 2008 99% N/A 97%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 16Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Year 3 BST and PWA results to 2007Basic Skills2004 - 2007Percentage of students achieving above literacy and numeracy benchmarksYear 3 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results compared Year 3 Stateto previous year’s performanceLiteracyLiteracy 2007 100% 0% 91%Literacy 2006 100% +3% 92%Literacy 2005 97% -3% 92%Literacy 2004 100% +4% 89%WritingWriting 2007 100% +2% 92%Writing 2006 98% +1% 93%Writing 2005 97%Writing 2004NumeracyNumeracy 2007 100% 0% 91%Numeracy 2006 100% +1% 91%Numeracy 2005 99% +2% 91%Numeracy 2004 97% -3% 90%Year 5 NAPLAN resultsNAPLANComponentPercentage of students achieving above literacy and numeracy benchmarksYear 5 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results compared Year 5 Stateto previous year’s performanceReadingReading <strong>2010</strong> 99% 0% 93%Reading 2009 99% 0% 94%Reading 2008 99% N/A 92%WritingWriting <strong>2010</strong> 99% +2% 96%Writing 2009 97% - 2% 95%Writing 2008 99% N/A 95%SpellingSpelling <strong>2010</strong> 99% 0% 95%Spelling 2009 99% + 1% 95%Spelling 2008 98% N/A 94%<strong>Grammar</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>2010</strong> 99% 0% 94%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2009 99% 0% 93%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2008 99% N/A 94%LiteracyLiteracy <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 96%Literacy 2009 100% 0% 96%Literacy 2008 100% N/A 96%NumeracyNumeracy <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 96%Numeracy 2009 100% 0% 97%Numeracy 2008 100% N/A 95%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 17Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Year 5 BST and PWA results 2004 - 2007Basic Skills Percentage of students achieving above literacy and numeracy benchmarks2004 - 2007 Year 5 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results comparedto previous year’s performanceYear 5 StateLiteracyLiteracy 2007 100% +1% 95%Literacy 2006 99% 0% 94%Literacy 2005 99% +1% 93%Literacy 2004 98% 0% 93%WritingWriting 2007 100% +1% 95%Writing 2006 99% 0% 93%Writing 2005 99%Writing 2004NumeracyNumeracy 2007 100% +1% 93%Numeracy 2006 99% +2% 94%Numeracy 2005 97% 0% 94%Numeracy 2004 97% -3% 94%Summary of Results for Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 <strong>2010</strong>Year 3 Band Reading Writing Spelling <strong>Grammar</strong> Numeracy Measurement Number<strong>Knox</strong> 6 52% 24% 33% 47% 36% 33% 47%5 19% 45% 30% 29% 30% 24% 17%TOTAL 71% 69% 63% 76% 66% 57% 64%State 6 28% 25% 21% 29% 15% 14% 22%5 20% 31% 25% 25% 23% 18% 18%TOTAL 48% 56% 46% 54% 38% 32% 40%Year 5 Band Reading Writing Spelling <strong>Grammar</strong> Numeracy Measurement Number<strong>Knox</strong> 8 49% 28% 19% 38% 39% 38% 48%7 22% 23% 35% 38% 29% 23% 24%TOTAL 71% 51% 54% 76% 68% 61% 72%State 8 17% 10% 12% 17% 14% 14% 19%7 16% 17% 24% 28% 18% 13% 15%TOTAL 33% 27% 36% 45% 32% 27% 34%Year 7 Band Reading Writing Spelling <strong>Grammar</strong> Numeracy Measurement Number<strong>Knox</strong> 9 28% 17% 19% 26% 45% 40% 52%8 39% 27% 34% 24% 25% 34% 23%TOTAL 67% 44% 53% 50% 70% 74% 75%State 9 12% 8% 12% 12% 15% 16% 18%8 22% 18% 25% 15% 16% 19% 14%TOTAL 34% 26% 37% 27% 31% 35% 32%Year 9 Band Reading Writing Spelling <strong>Grammar</strong> Numeracy Measurement Number<strong>Knox</strong> 10 14% 17% 18% 17% 42% 35% 40%9 37% 23% 25% 20% 25% 27% 25%TOTAL 51% 40% 43% 37% 67% 62% 65%State 10 6% 8% 10% 12% 13% 14% 13%9 19% 12% 18% 14% 14% 12% 18%TOTAL 25% 20% 28% 26% 27% 26% 31%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 18Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>NAPLAN, ELLA and SNAP Results Year 7 2004 - 2006From 2004 - 2006 <strong>Knox</strong> Year 7 students participated in statewide literacy and numeracy testingreferred to as ELLA and SNAP (English Language and Literacy Assessment ELLA and SecondaryNumeracy Assessment Program SNAP).In 2007 <strong>Knox</strong> Year 7 students participated in the Literacy and Numeracy National Assessment(LANNA) program.From 2008 <strong>Knox</strong> Year 7 and Year 9 students participated in the National Assessment ProgramLiteracy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) program.In Year 7, 99% of students achieved above the National Benchmark (skill band 4) in OverallLiteracy compared to 90% of the state and 100% achieved skill bands 5 or higher in Numeracycompared to 96% of the state. Students performed consistently across all aspects of numeracy andin the literacy component they achieved at an equally high level in writing and reading.Achievement in the Writing section of the Literacy Test was 99% at band 5 or higher compared to94% of the state.In Year 9, 98% of students achieved above the National Benchmark (skill band 5) in OverallLiteracy as compared to 91% of the state and 100% achieved skill bands 6 or higher in Numeracycompared to 94% of the state. Achievement in the writing section of the Literacy Test was 98% atband 6 or higher compared to 90% of the state.Year 7 NAPLAN resultsPercentage of students achieving above literacy and numeracy benchmarksNAPLAN Year 7 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results compared to Year 7 StateComponentprevious year’s performanceReadingReading <strong>2010</strong> 100% 0% 95%Reading 2009 100% 0% 95%Reading 2008 100% N/A 96%WritingWriting <strong>2010</strong> 99% 0% 94%Writing 2009 99% - 1% 93%Writing 2008 100% N/A 93%SpellingSpelling <strong>2010</strong> 99% 0% 94%Spelling 2009 99% + 1% 95%Spelling 2008 98% N/A 94%<strong>Grammar</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>2010</strong> 99% 0%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2009 100% + 1% 93%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2008 99% N/A 93%LiteracyLiteracy <strong>2010</strong> 99% - 1% 92%Literacy 2009 100% 0% 95%Literacy 2008 100% N/A 96%NumeracyNumeracy <strong>2010</strong> 100% 0% 96%Numeracy 2009 100% 0% 96%Numeracy 2008 100% N/A 97%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 19Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Year 9 NAPLAN resultsPercentage of students achieving above literacy and numeracy benchmarksNAPLAN Year 9 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results compared Year 9 StateComponentto previous year’s performanceReadingReading <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 92%Reading 2009 100% 0% 93%Reading 2008 100% N/A 94%WritingWriting <strong>2010</strong> 98% 0% 90%Writing 2009 98% + 1% 89%Writing 2008 97% N/A 90%SpellingSpelling <strong>2010</strong> 98% 0% 91%Spelling 2009 98% - 1% 92%Spelling 2008 99% N/A 98%<strong>Grammar</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>2010</strong> 99% +1% 92%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2009 98% - 1% 90%<strong>Grammar</strong> 2008 99% N/A 89%LiteracyLiteracy <strong>2010</strong> 99% -1% 93%Literacy 2009 100% + 1% 93%Literacy 2008 99% N/A 94%NumeracyNumeracy <strong>2010</strong>Numeracy 2009 100% 0% 97%Numeracy 2008 100% N/A 95%Historic Data from 2004 – 2007 (Pre- NAPLAN)In 2008 the Federal Government introduced a national testing scheme (NAPLAN see page above) for allstudents in Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 in all school systems (State, Catholic and Independent) across Australia. Thisnational testing replaced all previous state and national tests but because of the different ages of students inthese year groups in each state the reporting of the student’s performance on these tests was still compared tothe cohort of the student’s home state. The data below relates to the ELLA and SNAP and LANNA tests heldprior to 2008.ELLA and SNAP and LANNA resultsEnglishLanguage &LiteraryAssessmentWritingWriting 2007LANNAPercentage of students achieving above National BenchmarksYear 7 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results Year 7 Statecompared to previous year’sperformance95% -5% 92%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 20Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Writing 2006 ELLA 100% 0% 95%Writing 2005 ELLA 100% +1% 95%Writing 2004 ELLA 99% N/A 96%ReadingReading 2007LANNA100% 0% 96%Reading 2006 ELLA 100% 0% 96%Reading 2005 ELLA 100% +1% 95%Reading 2004 ELLA 99% N/A 94%LanguageLanguage 2006ELLA100% 0% 95%Language 2005ELLA100% +1% 94%Language 200499% N/A 92%ELLASecondaryNumeracyAssessmentProgram (SNAP)Percentage of students achieving above National BenchmarksYear 7 <strong>Knox</strong> Change in <strong>Knox</strong> Results compared Year 7 Stateto previous year’s performanceNumeracyNumeracy 2007 99% 0% 94%Numeracy 2006 99% -1% 93%Numeracy 2005 100% 0% 96%Numeracy 2004 100% N/A 94%<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 21Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>4. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND TEACHING STANDARDS4.1 Professional Learning<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> is committed to providing high quality professional learning opportunitiesfor all teachers to support their ongoing growth and development and to build a vibrant learningcommunity.During <strong>2010</strong>, the <strong>School</strong> Management Team participated in a strategic planning weekend,leadership seminars and other conferences and in-services such as: Positive Psychology & Wellbeing(Monash University), Executive Master-classes conducted by the Association of Independent<strong>School</strong>s and in-services relating to the proposed National Curriculum.All teaching staff K-12 participated in seven staff professional development days during <strong>2010</strong>. Thestaff professional development days incorporate guest speakers, workshops, planning activities,meeting times and training in compliance-related areas of activity. In addition, <strong>Knox</strong> staff attendeda total of 232 individual professional in-services during <strong>2010</strong> which is a testament to thecommitment of teachers at the <strong>School</strong> to their own professional learning.15 staff in leadership positions at departmental level participated in the year-long <strong>Knox</strong> Leadership& Management Program.In <strong>2010</strong>, the <strong>School</strong> supported 14 teachers undertaking approved post-graduate study programs,most of which were Masters Degrees. Mentor Teachers were appointed to provide professionalsupport and expertise to New Scheme Teachers undertaking processes of accreditation.The employment of two ICT Teaching & Learning Integrators in <strong>2010</strong> provided all <strong>Knox</strong> teacherswith access to an ICT specialist for one-to-one or department/group learning opportunities.Providing full-time, on-site ICT specialists allows all teachers to enhance their skills in integratingdigital technology into their everyday teaching environment.4.2 Expenditure on Professional LearningThe average expenditure per teacher on professional learning was $1,028.71.4.3 Teaching StandardsCategory1 Teachers who have teaching qualifications from a higher education institution withinAustralia or as recognised within the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition(AEL-NOOSR) guidelines.2 Teachers who have teaching qualifications as a graduate from a higher educationinstitution within Australia or one recognised within the National Office of OverseasSkills Recognition (AEL-NOOSR) guidelines but lack formal teacher educationqualifications.3 Teachers who do not have qualifications as described in (1) or (2) but have relevantsuccessful teaching experience or appropriate knowledge relevant to the teachingcontext.Number ofTeachers18120<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 22Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>5. STUDENT INFORMATION5.1 Student AttendanceNinety five percent of students attended school on average each school day in <strong>2010</strong>. This was a similarpercentage to the daily attendance in 2009.5.2 Senior <strong>School</strong> Retention RatesOf the 232 students in Year 10 in 2004, 217 were still enrolled at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Year 12 in 2006.These figures are based on the number of students who completed the <strong>School</strong> Certificate in Year 10 at <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 2004 compared with the Year 12 2006 HSC candidature. Students left to attend otherschools offering vocational HSC courses, moved interstate or overseas, entered TAFE and/or the work forceor armed forces.Of the 236 students in Year 10 in 2005, 215 were still enrolled at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Year 12 in 2007.These figures are based on the number of students who completed the <strong>School</strong> Certificate in Year 10 at <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 2005 compared with the Year 12 2007 HSC candidature. Students left to attend otherschools offering vocational HSC courses, moved interstate or overseas, entered TAFE and/or the work forceor armed forces.Of the 226 students in Year 10 in 2006, 212 were still enrolled at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Year 12 in 2008.These figures are based on the number of students who completed the <strong>School</strong> Certificate in Year 10 at <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 2006 compared with the Year 12 2008 HSC candidature. Students left to attend otherschools offering vocational HSC courses, moved interstate or overseas, entered TAFE and/or the work forceor armed forces.Of the 229 students in Year 10 in 2007, 210 were still enrolled at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Year 12 in 2009.These figures are based on the number of students who completed the <strong>School</strong> Certificate in Year 10 at <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 2007 compared with the Year 12 2009 HSC candidature. Students left to attend otherschools offering vocational HSC courses, moved interstate or overseas, entered TAFE and/or the work forceor armed forces.Of the 217 students in Year 10 in 2008, 200 were still enrolled at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Year 12 in <strong>2010</strong>.These figures are based on the number of students who completed the <strong>School</strong> Certificate in Year 10 at <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 2008 compared with the Year 12 <strong>2010</strong> HSC candidature. Students left to attend otherschools offering vocational HSC courses, moved interstate or overseas, entered TAFE and/or the work forceor armed forces.Table of Retention Rates from Year 10 to Year 12YearsComparedYear 10totalEnrolmentYear 12totalEnrolmentYear 10 enrolmentremaining in Year 12Apparentretentionrate2008/<strong>2010</strong> 217 206 200 95% 92%2007/2009 229 218 210 95% 92%2006/2008 226 212 204 94% 90%2005/2007 236 232 215 98% 91%2004/2006 232 223 217 96% 94%2003/2005 222 221 216 99% 98%Actualretention rate(comments above)<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 23Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Retention Rate SummaryOn the whole, <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> retention rate is solid from Years 10-12. Prior to Year 12,students leave the <strong>School</strong> primarily due to family circumstances (these are mainly for financial andrelocation reasons) and to pursue alternate post Year 10 study options.An extremely small number of students who leave the <strong>School</strong> at the end of Year 10 or during Year11 do so because they want a change of environment for the final years of their schooling, or theyleave to attend a school that offers a vocational or different education other than that offered at<strong>Knox</strong>, or they leave to commence TAFE or to enter the work force.5.3 Post <strong>School</strong> DestinationsOf the Year 12 cohort who completed the Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate, the vast majority applied forand gained successful entry to tertiary institutions, such as university to study a degree course,TAFE or private colleges to participate in certificate or diploma courses.Prior to commencing their study at university a number of students took a gap year applied throughthe <strong>School</strong> to participate in the <strong>School</strong>’s Gap Program in the United Kingdom. The remainingstudents entered the work force in a number of ways including apprenticeships.Very few <strong>Knox</strong> Year 12 students were not in the work force or studying at tertiary level or both inthe second year after the completion of their Higher <strong>School</strong> Certificate.6. SCHOOL POLICIESAll major school policies and procedures are contained in the Pre <strong>School</strong> and Senior <strong>School</strong>Handbook available on the Docushare section of the <strong>School</strong>’s Scholaris portal atDocushare/Preparatory <strong>School</strong> OR Docushare/Senior <strong>School</strong>.6.1 Enrolment Policy<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> is an independent Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys fromKindergarten to Year 12 providing an education underpinned by Christian values. It is registeredand accredited by the New South Wales Board of Studies.<strong>Knox</strong> has approximately 2050 boys of whom about 1481 are in the Senior <strong>School</strong> and 569 in thePreparatory <strong>School</strong>. <strong>Knox</strong> is a school which offers its boys challenging academic and co-curriculaprograms in order that individual talents and interests are fully developed. Students come from awide range of backgrounds including students from non English speaking backgrounds. <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> endeavours to offer an education which is appropriate for your son. While <strong>Knox</strong>enrols boys across a wide range of abilities it is not a Special <strong>School</strong> equipped to serve studentswith complex physical or intellectual disabilities. The <strong>School</strong> allocates resources for specific needsof students. This allocation takes into account the capacity of the <strong>School</strong> to ensure appropriateresources for all enrolled students. In addition, the <strong>School</strong> enrols some overseas full fee payinginternational students for senior years.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 24Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Consideration will be given to the applicant’s support for the ethos of the <strong>School</strong>, the sons of OldBoys, siblings already attending the <strong>School</strong> and other criteria determined by the <strong>School</strong> from time totime. Additional information for enrolments by International and Exchange Students is outlinedbelow.Once enrolled, students and their parents are expected to support the <strong>School</strong>’s ethos and complywith the <strong>School</strong> rules to maintain the enrolment.The <strong>School</strong> may cancel an enrolment at any time. Details concerning this are contained in the<strong>School</strong>’s Discipline Policy and under “Discipline” in the Conditions of Entry – Business Notices onthe Application for Enrolment form.Three (3) calendar months notice is required, in writing to the Headmaster, of the withdrawal of astudent. If three (3) months notice is not given, a full term’s fees will be charged.Enrolment Procedures1 All applicants will be processed according to this Enrolment Policy and the “Conditions of Entry –Business Notices” outlined on the Application for Enrolment form. Parents are required tocomplete the form and return it to the <strong>School</strong> with the Application Fee and additional documents asindicated on the Application for Enrolment form.2 On receipt of the completed Application for Enrolment form and subject to the <strong>School</strong>’sassessment boys may have their names added to the Wait List for their anticipated year of entry.Parents are required to provide at the time of enrolment all information and where appropriate anydocuments that will enable the school to make a reasonable assessment to meet the educational andother needs of the child while attending the school. The <strong>School</strong> will consider each applicant’sdocuments regarding their ability and willingness to support the <strong>School</strong>’s ethos. Boys’ names willbe added to the Wait List once the enrolment fee is paid.Students Enrolling from Interstate: Compliance with ISDTN Protocols and Process:<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> supports the MCEETYA interstate Student Data Transfer Note (ISDTN)protocols. Where students enrol from interstate an ISDTN Consent form will be obtained from theparent and student (if the student is 16 years of age or over) and forwarded to the previous schooltogether with the ISDTN Form 3. The Student's previous school will complete Form 3 and return itto <strong>Knox</strong> together with the appropriate documentation as requested.3 Boys and their parent/s will be required to attend a final enrolment interview at the <strong>School</strong>. Thiswill usually take place two years before entry.Following the interview the <strong>School</strong> will consider each applicant’s interview responses, documentsand educational or special needs. To do this, the <strong>School</strong> may need to gather further information andconsult with the parents/family and other relevant persons.Further interviews may be required to identify any strategies that need to be put into place toaccommodate the applicant before a decision regarding the final enrolment is made.The <strong>School</strong> will inform the applicant, in writing, of the outcome of their application. Successfulapplicants will be provided with a letter confirming a position for their requested year of entry.On receipt of such offer, the entrance fee is required to secure the position.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 25Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Additional Enrolment Procedures for International Students (Overseas Full Fee Paying)1 International Students must comply with all of the above requirements and with the requirementsof the International Application for Enrolment form prior to the <strong>School</strong> considering theirApplication for Enrolment.2 International Students must also complete English and ability testing through AEAS or othertesting agencies. The reports from this testing and translations of school reports may be provided tothe <strong>School</strong> prior to their Application for Enrolment being considered.3 In all instances the final decision concerning the offering of student visas to International Studentsrests with the headmaster.4 International Student Numbers cannot exceed 10% of any year group.Additional Enrolment Procedures for Exchange Students1 <strong>Knox</strong> accepts Enrolment from Exchange Students who are coming to Australia as part of theStudent Exchange Program.2 Exchange students must abide by all conditions for enrolment as set out in the Enrolment Policyand in the Application for Enrolment and the <strong>School</strong>’s Exchange Student Policy.3 Exchange students must complete and submit to <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> an Application ofEnrolment and provide evidence of appropriate Travel, Accident and Medical Insurance for theduration of their exchange prior to departing their home country.4 Exchange students are bound by the <strong>School</strong>’s Discipline Policy for the duration of their Exchange.5 The exchange student’s host family is responsible for the supervision and welfare of exchangestudents while they are not at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>.6 In the case of Exchange Students attending <strong>Knox</strong> for an extended period of time they may berequired to pay the appropriate Activity Fee for their Year Group to cover the cost of excursions,activities and <strong>School</strong> Camps. The decision to levy such fees will be made by the Headmaster andthese fees should be paid in advance.Enrolment Conditions of Entry – Business NoticesThe terms and conditions of enrolment are listed below:1. ApplicationTo be able to process this application, all sections of the Application for Enrolment form must becompleted and returned to the <strong>School</strong>, together with an application fee of $320.00 per applicant.2. Enrolment2.1 Upon receipt of the Application for Enrolment, the school will consider the student’s application anda place may be offered on the Waiting List. To secure this position on the Waiting List an enrolmentfee of $2,185 is to be paid.2.2 The <strong>School</strong> requires all applicants and their parents/guardians to present for an interview prior tofinal enrolment. This is usually two years before the anticipated entry date.2.3 The <strong>School</strong> will inform the applicant in writing of the outcome of their interview. Successfulapplicants will be provided with a Letter of Offer and be required to sign and return the copy of theLetter of Offer together with the Entrance Fee of $1,910.00.2.4 Once a student has been accepted and the Entrance fee paid, the student will be deemed to beenrolled.2.5 No refund of the enrolment or entrance fees will be made if the application is withdrawn prior to thecommencement of the student.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 26Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>3. Fee Accounts3.1 Tuition fees are billed three times per year. Payment of these fees is due and payable as per the<strong>School</strong>’s Fee Collection Policy. (Refer Parents’ Handbook, Schedule of Fees).3.2 All planned absences must be notified in advance to the Headmaster. In exceptional cases, anapplication may be made to the Headmaster for remission of fees due to planned absences.3.3 The Headmaster may authorise particular expenditure (for example medical expenses, excursions,camps, school materials) to be billed to family accounts.3.4 Parents/Guardians may be responsible for payment for avoidable breakage or damage to <strong>School</strong>property caused by a student.4. MedicalParents/Guardians are required to advise the <strong>School</strong> of emergency contact details for students. In theevent of an accident or incident where it is impractical or not possible to communicate with a parentor guardian, the Headmaster may authorise medical or other treatment considered necessary by amedical authority.5. Withdrawal of a StudentThree (3) calendar months notice is required, in writing to the Headmaster, of the withdrawal of astudent. If three (3) months is not given, a full term’s fees will be charged.6. Discipline6.1 The student will attend punctually all lessons, classes and examinations and submit all assessmenttasks for the courses in which he/she is enrolled.6.2 The student will abide by the rules and regulations of the <strong>School</strong> at all times.6.3 <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> prohibits the use of corporal punishment nor does it sanction theadministering of corporal by non-school persons, including parents, to enforce discipline at the<strong>School</strong>.6.4 The Headmaster (or his Deputy) reserves the right to suspend or expel any student who fails to meet(without good reason) the requirements of the above clauses, if this action is in the interest of thestudent or for the good of the <strong>School</strong>. This right extends to non-payment of school fee accounts.6.5 Where circumstances permit the <strong>School</strong> will inform the student, parent and/or guardian that thestudent is in danger of suspension/expulsion so as to allow the student to make good.6.6 In the event that a student is expelled any refund is entirely at the discretion of the <strong>School</strong>.7. Parent/Guardian Agreement and IndemnityI understand and accept the conditions for enrolment at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>.I further agree to give permission for my son to attend and participate in activities organised by theschool.I understand that every reasonable care will be taken of my child but in the event of any accidentoccurring, I shall not hold the school responsible or any other person liable, except where negligenceon the part of any employee of the school is proven in a court of law in Australia.___________________________Signature of Mother/Guardian________________________Signature of Father/Guardian___________________________Signature of Student/Applicant<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 27Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
Student Population<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>The student school population consists of approximately 2050 students in total, 569 students attend ourPreparatory <strong>School</strong> (Kindergarten through to Year 6) and 1481 students attend our Senior <strong>School</strong> (Year 7through to Year 12). Consistent with our non-selective enrolment policy, our students come from a widerange of backgrounds, including language background other than English, and a number of students withspecial needs. <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> implements policies and procedures which comply with the DisabilityDiscrimination Act. In addition, the <strong>School</strong> is registered with CRICOS which permits us to enroll overseasfull fee paying students.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> Fees for <strong>2010</strong>TuitionPREPARATORY SCHOOLKindergarten 3 x $4,780 = $14,340 per annumYears 1- 2 3 x $5,510 = $16,530 per annumYear 3 3 x $5,720 = $17,160 per annumYears 4- 6 3 x $6,260 = $18,780 per annumSENIOR SCHOOLYears 7- 10 3 x $7,370 = $22,110 per annumYear 11-12 3 x $7,10 = $23,430 per annumBoarding(In addition to tuition)All Levels 3 x $7,217 = $21,650 per annum**Excludes GST of $470Full-fee paying Overseas Students on Student Visas add 25% to Tuition FeePAYMENT POLICYAll <strong>School</strong> fees and other charges are due and payable at the time specified onthe account being rendered unless other arrangements are agreed with the <strong>School</strong>.APPLICATION, ENROLMENT AND ENTRANCE FEESApplication Fee (to be sent with Application) $ 320Enrolment Fee $2,185Entrance Fee (two years prior to commencement) $1,910Application, Enrolment and Entrance Fees are non-refundable.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 28Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>6.2 Pastoral Care (Student Welfare)The <strong>School</strong> seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment which: minimises risk of harm and ensures students feel secure; supports the physical, social, academic, spiritual and emotional development of students;and provides student welfare policies and programs that develop a sense of self-worth and fosterpersonal development.Pastoral Care Policy Changes Since 2008Policy Changes Access To Full Text Pastoral care system - New policies refined following 2007amendments.Docushare section ofthe <strong>School</strong>’s Scholaris- The school is currently undergoing an externalaudit of Pastoral processes and aims toimplement new strategies and structures in2012.portalAvailability of andaccess to servicesCounsellingOutside Counselling<strong>School</strong> ChaplainThe role of studentleadership systemB. Student Discipline (Code of Conduct)- Changes to the roles of the new GeneralDuties Masters and Intervention CaseManager working within the pastoral caresystem in both discipline and counselling.- Two Chaplains appointed in 2008 took overthe role and changes to some of the Chapelsand Boarder Chapels were seen as positiveinitiatives.- In 2011 the school will have one Chaplain andtwo Assistant Chaplains. Ongoing initiativesare being implemented in an effort tostrengthen the importance of the Chapel in thelife of the school.- Ongoing refinement of the process of studentselection has resulted in a change to SRCleadership selection in line with the processundertaken for Prefect selections. This hasbeen done to further strengthen the quality andprofile of the SRCDocushare section ofthe <strong>School</strong>’s ScholarisportalDocushare section ofthe <strong>School</strong>’s ScholarisportalStudents are required to abide by the school’s rules and to follow the directions of teachers, sportscoaches, student leaders, and other people with authority delegated by the school. Wheredisciplinary action is required penalties imposed vary according to the nature of the breach ofdiscipline and a student’s prior behaviour.All disciplinary action that may result in any sanction against the student including lunchtime,before or after school or Saturday detentions, suspension, or expulsion provides processes based onprocedural fairness.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 29Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>The full text of the <strong>School</strong>’s discipline policy and associated procedures is provided to all membersof the school community through the:<strong>School</strong> Handbooks on the Docushare section of the <strong>School</strong>’s Scholaris portal.Student DiaryThe school expressly prohibits corporal punishment and does not explicitly or implicitly sanctionthe administering of corporal punishment by non-school persons, including parents, to enforcediscipline at the school.During 2008 the school’s policies and procedures were refined following the new policiesimplemented in 2007.Student Discipline Policy Changes Since 2008Policy Changes Access to full textCode of Conduct for students Code of Conduct and Behaviour management Student DiaryBehaviour Management procedures strengthened with greaterDocushare section ofunderstanding and better implementation the <strong>School</strong>’s Scholaristhrough education of the Heads of Dept. and portalthrough them to their staff. Attendance Policies - Policies and Practices relating to attendancewere reviewed and further refined.- In 2011, SMS messaging absenteeism toparents to be trialled and implemented in2012.Student DiaryDocushare section ofthe <strong>School</strong>’s ScholarisportalC. Policies for Complaints and Grievances ResolutionThe <strong>School</strong>’s policy for dealing with complaints and grievances includes processes for raising andresponding to matters of concern identified by parents and/or students. These processes incorporate,as appropriate, principles of procedural fairness.Complaints and Grievances Resolution to undergo a full review in 2011 and it is envisaged that thereined policy will be in place by the end of 2011.The full text of the <strong>School</strong>’s policy and processes for complaints and grievance resolution isprovided in the <strong>School</strong> Handbook available on the Docushare section of the <strong>School</strong>’s Scholarisportal.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 30Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>7. SCHOOL PRIORITIES7.1 Achievement of <strong>2010</strong> Priorities as set out in 2009 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>AreaStudent Code of Conductand Student LevelsStudent Merit SystemTeaching and LearningFacilities and ResourcesPrioritiesThe implementation of an effective new pastoral care system in 2012 has beenassured by the adoption of the Positive Psychology model. Delivery of training tostaff on the theory of Positive Psychology and mentoring/coaching has beencompleted.The Student Merit System is still in the process of being reviewed in the light ofthe move towards adopting the Positive Psychology model of pastoral care.The new report format is being instigated in the prep school. 7-10 teachingprograms and assessment tasks have been transformed using a conceptualapproach.Building commenced on the Great Hall and Aquatic Centre, and the BoardingHouse was completed.2011 Priority Areas for ImprovementArea7-12 MentoringProgrammeReview, Update andImplement <strong>School</strong>PoliciesTeaching and LearningFacilities and ResourcesPrioritiesDevelopment and design of a new mentoring system by Term 4, 2011 forimplementation in 2012. Selection and final training of mentors to be completedby Term 4, 2011. Positive education courses to be trialled in Christian Studiesyears 7-10 in Term 2, 2011.The Risk and Management Procedures document designed in 2006 to bereviewed in light of changing legislation, and staff to receive additional trainingin Term 2, 2011. The Complaints Register is to be reviewed and refines by theend of Term 3, 2011. An evaluation of the operations of the restructured <strong>School</strong>OH&S Committee to be conducted in Term 2, 2011.Focus on improving whole school academic results through a closer analysis andreview of NAPLAN, <strong>School</strong> Certificate and HSC data to inform teaching andlearning. Academic mentoring of Year 12 students to commence in Term 2,2011. A <strong>Knox</strong> Futurist Education Committee to be launched to research theworld’s best practice. Creation of a professional development office to providethe highest quality courses to staff.New building works to commence on the Main Building and the finalisation ofthe plans and costing of the Senior Centre.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 31Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>7.2 Initiatives Promoting Respect and ResponsibilityRespect and ResponsibilityThe <strong>School</strong> wants all students to recognise thatthey are valued and integral parts of the <strong>School</strong>Community.The <strong>School</strong> expects students to treat all membersof the community with mutual respect and forstudents to also be treated with respect and to begranted full rights in any issues that relate to them.In all dealings with students the <strong>School</strong> acceptsthat procedural fairness will be applied.There is much scope to develop talents and tolearn through experiences. The <strong>School</strong> works withstaff, students and parents in both the Prep andSenior <strong>School</strong> on a consistent policy that insistson the highest standards of behaviour in theinteraction between students, staff, parents and thecommunity.Students are required to address all adults as either“sir” or “ma’am” in most situations but can usethe person’s name in less formal settings.Formal assemblies and chapel are held each weekin the Prep and Senior <strong>School</strong> and appropriatebehaviour is expected and modelled in the runningof these events to reinforce the requirements forstudents.Students are expected to adhere to the <strong>School</strong>dress code and to wear the appropriate <strong>School</strong>Uniform correctly at all times.The tipping of the boater or cap is to occur whenstudents are entering and leaving the <strong>School</strong>grounds through the gates as a mark of respect forformer students of the <strong>School</strong> who have gonebefore them, including those who gave their livesin the service of their country. Cadets in uniformare to salute when entering and leaving the <strong>School</strong>grounds. The boater or cap is also to be tipped atpedestrian crossings where cars are stopped toallow students to cross to thank the drivers fortheir courtesy.Students are to be treated with respect andteachers are required to maintain their composurewhen dealing with students no matter what thesituation.All Year 9 students are required to participate inthe <strong>School</strong>’s Cadet Program. The <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong><strong>School</strong> Cadet Unit (KGSCU) operates within theAustralian Defence Force Cadet Scheme and is aparticular feature of every <strong>Knox</strong> boy’s education.It has a central role in helping to define theessential nature and character of the <strong>School</strong> andreinforces respect and responsibility.The KGSCU is currently the largest in Australiawith over 500 cadets and more than 20 adultofficers. It forms a distinctive and essential partof the character and ethos of the <strong>School</strong> inassisting to make the <strong>Knox</strong> boy a well-roundedperson. All students are required to join the CadetUnit in Year 9 and complete at least one year oftraining.The goal of the Australian Defence Force Cadetsis to provide opportunities for all youngAustralians to experience comprehensive personalchallenges and growth, enhanced self-esteem andself-discipline and adventurous enjoyment in amilitary setting. The training does not have asmuch of a military orientation as it did in the past;the emphasis now is on leadership, and living andsurviving in the outdoor environment.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 32Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>7.3 Parent, Student and Teacher Satisfaction<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> is an independent schooland as such parents can decide at any timewhether their children should remain at the<strong>School</strong>. Parent and student satisfaction can thus bedetermined in one way by the number of studentwithdrawals where parents choose to enrol theirsons in another similar independent school as anindicator of parent dissatisfaction. The percentageof student leavers in this category each year isalways very small when compared to the totalschool population which suggests a high degree ofparent and student satisfaction.Similarly, staff turnover at the <strong>School</strong> is very lowwith nearly all staff members remaining at the<strong>School</strong> from year to year. The figures for this yearcan be found in Section 5 of this <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>.The greatest percentage of staff leaving is for thefollowing reasons: retirement, maternity leave,moving interstate or overseas or taking apromotion position in other schools. This low staffturnover would indicate a high degree of teachersatisfaction with the <strong>School</strong>.The <strong>School</strong> has an open channel ofcommunication with the parents who can phone,email, write or visit the <strong>School</strong> at most times andwith Saturday sport fixtures in both summer andwinter there is a weekly opportunity for parents toinformally meet with staff, especially seniormanagement who are at the sporting fields eachweek, to raise any matters of concern. A tableproviding an overview of the communicationmechanisms within the <strong>School</strong> can be found laterin this section of the <strong>Report</strong>.The <strong>School</strong> also has a number of formalorganisations and committees within the <strong>School</strong>that provide an opportunity for parent, teacher andstudent feedback and involvement in the <strong>School</strong>.These are set out below.<strong>Knox</strong> Parents Association (KPA)The <strong>Knox</strong> Parents Association was formed withthe following aims:• To maintain and foster the goodwill andinterest of parents and friends of the <strong>School</strong>amongst themselves and in and towards the<strong>School</strong>• To encourage and conduct amongst andthrough parents and friends of the <strong>School</strong> suchactivities as may, in the judgement of the<strong>School</strong> Council, contribute to the well being ofthe <strong>School</strong>• To support and assist the <strong>School</strong> in a material,practical and financial manner.Every parent is automatically a member of theKPA.The Mothers' GroupsMothers’ groups operate within both the Prep andSenior <strong>School</strong>s. The <strong>Knox</strong> Senior <strong>School</strong>Mothers' Group (KSSMG) conducts meetingstwice a year and these meetings are preceded by aChapel Service. The Prep Mothers' Groupconducts four meetings a year and all parents arewarmly invited to attend. The names and contactphone numbers of the executive members of bothmothers' groups are printed in The <strong>Knox</strong>onian orPrepside during Term 1.<strong>Knox</strong> Boarder Parents AssociationAll <strong>Knox</strong> boarder parents are automaticallymembers of the <strong>Knox</strong> Boarder ParentsAssociation. The BPA meets once per term todiscuss matters relevant to boarding. TheAssociation has two central aims:• to promote and support a friendship networkfor boarder parents• to engage in activities to develop and promoteboarding at <strong>Knox</strong>.Student Representative Council (SRC)The Student Representative Council is an integralpart of the student body and provides a voice forall students to raise any concerns and issues theymay have and it also operates as a charity fundraising group for nominated charities. A reportfrom the SRC is contained in Section One of thisreport.Students are elected to the Student RepresentativeCouncil (SRC) through the Year Masters fromevery Year Group, with two representatives fromYears 7- 9, three from Year 10 and four fromYear 11. The SRC is chaired by a Year 11 studentelected by the SRC body. The <strong>School</strong> isrepresented on the SRC by one of the seniorexecutive staff, the Dean of Students.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 33Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Year CommitteeOne student is elected from each of the twelveTutor Groups in each year to Year Committee forthat year. From these twelve students a chairman,secretary and treasurer are elected. The committeemeets at least once a term with the Year Masterand Assistant Year Master to plan fund raising forthe year group’s chosen charity, to raise matterssubmitted by students for discussion and togenerally act as a leadership opportunity andavenue of communication for students in the yeargroup.Boarder Leadership TeamThe Boarder Leadership Team meets fortnightlywith the Director of Boarding to discuss issueswithin, or affecting the boarding community, andto assist by putting solutions in place to improvethe Boarding environment at <strong>Knox</strong>.The BLT Committee consists of: The Senior Boarder – Chairman <strong>School</strong> Prefects in Boarding Two other Year 12 and two 11 Boardersappointed by the DOB One boarder representative from each ofYears 7-10HODs MeetingsThe Heads of Department within the <strong>School</strong> meetevery two weeks to discuss academic matters andmatters relating to teachers in connection with thecurriculum. Informal feedback from teachersthrough discussions with Heads of Departmentsindicates staff was generally satisfied in mostareas of the <strong>School</strong>, particularly in terms ofrelationships, staff morale, school operations,work roles and work value/recognition.Year Masters’ MeetingsThe Year Masters and Assistant Year Mastersmeet every two weeks with the Pastoral Care teamto discuss pastoral care and student welfarematters. Informal feedback from tutors throughdiscussions with Year Masters indicates studentswere generally satisfied in all areas of the school,particularly in terms of relationships among thestudents and with the staff.The Common RoomAll <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong> teaching staff areautomatically members of the Common Room.The Common Room Committee is elected by theCommon Room members and organises meetingsonce a term. Matters raised by the Common Roomare then taken by the Chairman to the Headmasterfor discussion, action, responses or resolution.Old <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong>ians' Association(OKGA)The ex-students of <strong>Knox</strong>, generally known as the"Old Boys", form a vital sector of the <strong>Knox</strong>Community. Their umbrella group, the Old <strong>Knox</strong><strong>Grammar</strong>ians' Association Inc (OKGA), is anactive one whose committee meets monthly at the<strong>School</strong>. Its objectives are to:Maintain contact among Old Boys of the<strong>School</strong>.Promote and foster the interest of OldBoys in the <strong>School</strong>.Promote and foster the welfare of the<strong>School</strong>.The <strong>School</strong> is very proud of its ‘open door policy’with parent involvement welcomed andencouraged.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 34Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>7.4 Mechanisms for Communication at <strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>Mechanism<strong>School</strong> Council<strong>Knox</strong> Parents’Association (KPA) &<strong>Knox</strong> Mothers’ Group<strong>Knox</strong> Website andDocushareStudent DiaryWeekly Newsletters“The <strong>Knox</strong>onian” and“Prepside”The ThistleThe <strong>Grammar</strong>ianThe <strong>School</strong> HandbookTerm CalendarMeet theTeacher/TutorEveningsParent TeacherInterviewsWeekly AssembliesStaff MeetingsSenior ExecutiveMeetingsHeads of DepartmentMeetingsAcademic <strong>Report</strong>sWeekly ChapelNotice BoardsInformation EveningsParent BreakfastSeminarsSurveysPurposeTo keep the governing body aware of happenings within the community that willenhance or detract from the <strong>School</strong>’s greater vision.To provide ongoing opportunities for parents/carers to be involved in and informedof <strong>Knox</strong> activities and to provide fundraising support and assistance at schoolfunctions.To provide information about the <strong>School</strong>, and its programs and achievements andaccess to programs, files and learning materials.To allow for two way communication between class teachers and parentsTo communicate key events, policies, ideas and achievements to the <strong>Knox</strong>CommunityA biannual colour publication providing a snapshot of events at <strong>Knox</strong> since theprevious publication.An annual publication detailing the every aspect of the previous year at <strong>Knox</strong>To provide a comprehensive overview of <strong>Knox</strong> and its policies and procedures.Available in paper and electronic copy.To provide details of all events at <strong>Knox</strong> in the coming term including sporting andco-curricular activities.K-6 Meet the teacher and Year 7 and Year 12 Meet the Tutor evenings allow theschool to communicate with parents of specific year groups and to provide parentswith the opportunity to inform staff of special needs and interests of students intheir class or tutor group.Parents and teachers meet to discuss student achievement, progress and concerns.To recognise and share achievements and information with students and parents.To provide information, raise issues, plan and discuss school management, andactivities and programs.To ensure whole <strong>School</strong> cohesion, planning and management.To provide information, share best practice and support HODs to lead the deliveryof quality teaching and learning in their faculties.To provide a formal comprehensive report about students’ academic progress,achievements, social development and work habits.To focus each week on the Christian purposes of the <strong>School</strong>.To notify students of news, and to recognise and display student work samples andachievements.For Years 7, 8, 10 each year. To provide information about curriculum and othermatters and to prepare for selection of electives for Year 9 & Year 11To inform parents of current educational developments and to share what ishappening in the classrooms at the <strong>School</strong>.From time to time it may prove useful to survey sections of the <strong>Knox</strong> communityproviding opportunity for parties concerned to offer feedback with anonymity.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 35Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>8. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONGraphical representation of income and expenditure<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Grammar</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 7 Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga: <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Page 36Prepared for the NSW Board of Studies and the Commonwealth Government
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