Years 8-11 Orientation 2027

Years 8-11 2027 Orientation Hub

We extend a warm welcome to Knox as you join our Senior School community.

This Orientation Hub includes important information about uniform appointments, textbook and resource lists, sport and music programs, and mandatory forms.

To help you and your son prepare for starting in 2027, a checklist is provided below.

Please note this information is for new students in Years 8-11 starting at Knox in 2027.

Knox Parent Portal: Knoxi

Before accessing the Knox Parent Portal (Knoxi), you will need to set up your Knox account. You will receive an email fromhelpdesk@idmail.knox.nsw.edu.au with the subject line ‘Welcome to your Knox Grammar School Parent Account’ containing details about how to set up your account.

If you are having trouble logging in, please contact the staff at the Knox IT Service Desk, who will be happy to assist you. The Service Desk can be reached atservicedesk@knox.nsw.edu.au. or (+61 2) 9473 9706.

Important Documents

Included in your Orientation pack are a number of booklets which contain key information for boys and families.

Sport

Select your sport by 27 November 2026. Information about the sports available is on pages 23-27 of the Years 8-11 Orientation Booklet. Please emailsports@knox.nsw.edu.au with your son’s sport selection or with any sport queries you may have.

Textbooks and Stationery

Information about textbooks and stationery is on page 20 of the Orientation Booklet. Please refer to your e-orientation email for textbook information. Orders must be placed by Sunday 13 December 2026.

Knox Laptop Program

When will I receive my laptop?

Laptops for Years 8-11 new students will be rolled out on the New Student Welcome Day. Before a laptop can be issued, the Laptop Program Acknowledgement Form must be signed online through Paperly by the parent/guardian. This form will be shared to parents via email at the start of Term 1 2027. Students will sign their own Laptop Program Acknowledgement Form on the day of collection (New Student Welcome Day). Further information about Knox’s Laptop Program 2027 is available in the Online Hub.

Mandatory Data Collection

Once you have been issued your login details, please check your contact details, Student Background (MCEECDYA details), and enter or update medical details for your son.

Our Clinic staff will be reviewing all medical information entered. Should you wish to contact the Clinic staff, their email address isclinic@knox.nsw.edu.au.

If you are having trouble logging in, please contact the staff at the Knox IT Service Desk, who will be happy to assist you. The Service Desk can be reached atservicedesk@knox.nsw.edu.au or on (+61 2) 9473 9706.

Subject selection (mandatory)

Please email your completed subject selection form toEnrolments by 27 November 2026.

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