2010 Annual School Report - Knox Grammar School
2010 Annual School Report - Knox Grammar School
2010 Annual School Report - Knox Grammar School
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<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
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