
Knox Year 11 student Barney Allen has reached the summit of Mount Elbrus (5,642m) the highest mountain in Russia and Europe.
Knox Grammar School
Conditions were challenging with strong winds and very cold weather. Mt Elbrus is located in the Russian Caucuses.
Barney is likely the youngest Australian to climb Mt Elbrus.

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.
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