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| Knox Parents' Association |
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KPA Meetings
Friendly, informal and open to everyone to attend and contribute. Usually held on the fourth Tuesday evening of every month in the Paterson Centre and notified in The Knoxonian. John Weeks, Bob Thomas and a member of the School Council give reports and answer questions.
Fund Raising
All KPA funds are donated to school projects selected in consultation with the Headmaster and staff. We have a significant impact on the quality of life for our boys and would welcome your help whenever you can. With At Home held in the first week of Term 1 to kick off the new School year, other events include Gala Day to open the football season in May and Garden Day in September.
Functions
Whatever the function, you are encouraged to participate - you will meet other wonderful people and the results of your efforts will enhance your son's time at Knox. |
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Secretary - Jann Deveridge
President - Jeof Falls kpa@knox.nsw.edu.au |
| Senior Social Committee - part of the KPA |
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Formerly known as the Senior School Mothers' Group and the Prep Parents' Group, nominations for membership of both the executive and Year group committees are usually called for in Term 4 in The Knoxonian and Prepside. Sometimes additional help is needed, so please contact the person for your Year group. Particular activities include:
- Garden Day in September.
- Morning teas for each Year group's mothers, to coincide with the annual parent/teacher evening.
- Additional social events for each Year group, such as suppers or dinners.
- Luncheons for mothers
- Luncheons for fathers
- The support committee, providing support to Knox families suffering illness or family crisis.
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Senior School -
Co-Presidents - Lucy Broad and Jo Williams
Prep School -
President - Liz Gunn Cooney |
| Used Text Book Sale |
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The Used Book Sale takes place at the end of Term 4, through the assistance of the KPA. Volunteers are required to manage the logistics in filling the orders and assist in distributing the books to the boys. |
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Senior School -
Co-Presidents - Lucy Broad and Jo Williams
Prep School -
President - Liz Gunn Cooney |
| Craft Group |
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This group convenes early in the year, usually at Curagul, to make a start on craft items to be sold at Garden Day. There are plenty of activities for people who sew and those who don't - ironers, paper cutters, embroiderers, knitters and tea makers are all needed! All parents, grandparents and friends are welcome - bring a sandwich if you plan to stay for lunch. Those who can't get to craft days are welcome to be a part of the group by making items at home. |
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Julie Lines in Community Relations (02) 9487 0449. |
| Tuckshop |
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Managed by the School's caterer, Sodexho, the tuckshop is staffed by volunteer parents and is always looking for more helpers. Special days, notified in The Knoxonian, are scheduled for fathers to man the counters. Opportunities are also available on weekends, staffing the rugby and football canteens at home games in winter. |
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Senior School -
Jan Deveridge, (02) 9499 8424
Prep School -
Lee Burnett, (02) 9418 2361
Fathers -
Michael Bayliss, wk (02) 9634 1674
or via Julie Lines in Community Relations (02) 9487 0449 |
| The Knox Shop |
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Also managed by Sodexho, volunteer parents staff the shop which sells new and second hand uniforms for school, sport and cadets, as well as a range of crested merchandise. |
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Idris Chandler
(02) 9487 0191 |
Academic -
Learning Support |
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The Learning Support department aims to provide support for students, teachers and parents. Parents are encouraged to become involved as a tutor in the Intensive Reading Program, as a reader and/or scribe for a student granted special examination provisions or as a trained tutor in the classroom, supervising student activities or listening to students read. |
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Learning Support
(02) 9487 0441 |
| Australian Business Week |
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An activity conducted at the end of Term 4 for Year 10 students, who work with students from Loreto Normanhurst in running virtual companies in a sophisticated computer simulation. Mentors needed to help - hours are flexible and do not involve the whole week. |
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Philip Harmen
(02) 9487 0433 |
Spiritual -
Knox Christian Fellowship |
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This group is for both Prep and Senior School parents. |
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Angela Bell (parent)
via Julie Lines in Community Relations (02) 9487 0449 |
| The School Musical |
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Auditions for the musical commence at the beginning of Term 1 each year with the production staged early in Term 2. Parents of participating students often assist with activities both backstage and front of house but anyone with a special talent (makeup, costuming etc.) and interested in getting involved should put their hand up early in the school year. |
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Director of Music - Pauline Langenegger
(02) 9487 0129 |
| Drama at Knox Supporters (DAKS) |
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DAKS is a friendly, informal group raising funds for the Artist-in-Residence program, which employs professional theatre and video practitioners to teach students at all levels. The committee assists with grant applications, functions, theatre visits and provides invaluable parent feedback. |
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Head of Drama -
Charles Hambling
(02) 9487 0142 |
| Drama Productions |
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Students and parents are invited to contribute by assisting with wardrobe, sound, lights, set production, stage management, make-up, publicity or front of house. |
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Head of Drama -
Charles Hambling
(02) 9487 0142 |
Sport -
Sport Support Groups
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Parents, friends and Old Boys have formed special support groups for some individual sports. They undertake all sorts of activities, from running barbeques at weekend games, maintaining equipment, coaching, officiating at events and staging annual dinners for the enjoyment of the group. |
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All MICs can be reached via the School switch.
Click here for OKGA contacts. |
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