Last week, our Year 5 Prep students took a break from campus and headed to CRU Camp at Lake Macquarie. Enjoying four days and three nights of camping, the students received some special guests on the last day with their dads joining the fun.
The boys bonded through activities including sailing, rock climbing, kayaking, archery, raft building, hiking, and chatting around the campfire.
Here, we hear from the students themselves, as they reflect on their experience:
When did you feel happiest at the camp?
“Sailing was my favourite memory. I had my friends and teacher with me, the wind was blowing my face, and the waves were splashing all over us. We went so fast, and we were smiling and laughing the whole time!”
What was a challenge during the camp, and what did you learn?
“Cooking outside at the campsite was a challenge, and I learnt that the weather doesn’t affect our enthusiasm.”
What was your favourite activity with your dad?
“Rock climbing was the best, I beat my dad to the top!”
“I loved canoeing and racing my friends and their dad.”
We also asked the parents about the experience, and here’s an excerpt of what they shared:
“I loved the chance to spend time with my son and all his mates.”
“I can’t believe how much my son has changed in just two days, what a great experience!”
“It was a great opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with my son and have fun doing so many different outdoor activities.”
15 October 2026
On Thursday 15 October, we welcomed parents, students and staff to the Great Hall for our Respectful Relationships Education community event, 'Growing Up in the Age of Algorithms'. The evening reflected the School’s commitment to partnering with families on some of the most significant issues facing young people today, creating space for informed discussion, shared learning and meaningful engagement around the challenges and opportunities of life in an increasingly connected digital world.
15 October 2026
Participants of the Knox Leader Development Program recently gathered in the Bryden Room to present their leadership projects and reflect on their development as leaders. It was an inspiring occasion, with staff sharing their vision and purpose, achievements and future goals, leadership journey, and key learnings gained through the process.
08 October 2026
Year 12 student Nathan represented Australia for the third time in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), travelling to Uzbekistan in Term 3 to compete with hundreds of students from dozens of countries across the globe.
