Boarding at Knox

ACCOMMODATION

• Secure, modern accommodation
• From Years 7 to 10 boys share a double room
• Single rooms for many Year 11 and all Year 12 students
• Ensuites for every two boys in all year groups
• Individual study spaces
• Communal lounge areas
• Wireless network environment

BOARDING HOUSE STAFF

• Live-in male and female Heads of Stage, who are Knox teachers, work with a team of staff to support your son
• Live-in Assistant Heads of Stage
• House Managers (‘House Mums’) work with individual boys and families
• Dedicated International Student Liaison Officer

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

• Structured and supervised homework and study sessions, assisted by visiting Knox tutors in core subjects and major electives
• All evening study sessions supervised by Knox teachers
• Regular seminars on topics such as essay writing, exam technique and time management

WHOLE OF LIFE

• Fully integrated life skills programs for Years 7-12 boarders
• Topics and skills include cooking, first aid, driving skills, surf safety and public speaking
• Busy social program including events with neighboring girls’ schools and activities such as trips to the beach, major sports games, theatre and more

FACILITIES

• Boarders enjoy after-hours access to school facilities such as the aquatic centre, gym, basketball and squash courts and playing fields
• On-site 24/7 medical clinic staffed by fully qualified and experienced nursing sisters, who stay in overnight accommodation

MEALS

• Meals for the boarding community are provided by a professional caterer seven days per week
• Nutritionally balanced menu prepared by a qualified dietician

MORE INFORMATION

Tours of our boarding facilities are always available. For more information and to arrange a time, please contact:

• Head of Boarding, Enrolments and Community Engagement - Martin Gooding (+61 2 9473 9768)

Knox attends the Boarding Schools Expos, the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days and AgQuip in regional NSW and the AEAS Hong Kong Exhibition in June of each year.