We wish to share our condolences with the family of Brian Buggy OAM (8 October 1939-30 July 2024).
Mr Buggy served as the School’s Director of Music between 1975-2007 and was involved with the Old Knox Grammarians’ Association (OKGA) until as late as 2017.
Photo: Sydney Youth Orchestra
Mr Buggy wrote and composed the School song, which has become part of the Knox tradition for generations of boys. He also wrote the settings for the Prayer of Preparation and Prayer of Confession.
In 1998, Mr Buggy was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to music, particularly in the areas of theatre and youth Orchestras.
He was also the conductor of the Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic from 2007, and was named Conductor Emeritus in 2021.
Vale Brian Buggy OAM.
You may read more about the School song on our centenary website.
26 November 2025
Knox students embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Central Australia, staying on traditional homelands and learning from Aboriginal peoples.
24 November 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Mr Marsden Carr Hordern’s OAM, VRD, DLitt (Hon) (OKG39) passing. Aged 103, Marsden passed away in Sydney on 17 October 2025. Marsden – student 329 – was Knox Grammar School’s oldest known living Old Boy.
20 November 2025
Our Prep and Senior School students achieved outstanding results at the NSW VEX IQ State Championships on Sunday 9 November.
