Knox Grammar School is delighted to announce the appointment of Danielle Brandon as Head of Knox Grammar Preparatory School. Danielle joins Knox from Kincoppal-Rose Bay School, where she is currently the Head of Strategy and School Performance, ELC-12. Danielle will commence at Knox in Term 1, 2026.
During her time at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Danielle held numerous leadership positions including Head of Junior School and Acting Deputy Principal. She has led transformational initiatives including embedding student-centred leadership, which sought to champion a culture of continuous improvement while integrating global perspectives to prepare students for a diverse and interconnected world.
At the heart of Danielle’s leadership philosophy is her dedication to building meaningful relationships with all members of school communities. She invests in learning the stories of students, families and staff to ensure they feel valued, enabling open communication, shared purpose, collective growth, and a culture of trust.
Upon her appointment as Head of Junior School at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Danielle led a strategic transformation focused on academic rigour and student wellbeing, using 360-degree feedback from students, parents, and staff to guide improvements. She introduced Professional Learning Communities to drive student outcomes through data-informed SMART goals and structured Action Plans. As a school leader, she prioritises operational efficiency and rigorous child protection, implementing robust safeguarding frameworks, behaviour policies, and parent codes of conduct in collaboration with teachers, psychologists, and wellbeing staff.
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary) and commenced a Master of Business Administration this year.
Reflecting on her appointment, Danielle said, “I am deeply honoured to lead the Knox Grammar Prep community from 2026. Together, we will build on the deep pride that staff hold for the boys and continue to strengthen our commitment to delivering education not just well, but exceptionally. We will continue to uphold the traditions that define Knox Grammar, driving forward an education that both meets the highest standards and shapes future leaders.”
We look forward to welcoming Danielle to our school community in 2026.
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.
19 November 2025
Established by our Middle Academy, Knox’s Global Challenge program gives students the opportunity to address a major world issue.
