VISUAL ARTS, SENIOR SCHOOL,
Student-Designed Heritage Window
Year 7 students Jeremy and Jayden selected Knox iconography that resonated with them to feature in the design of a centenary stained-glass window. Their chosen icons blend the old and new, honouring our history and traditions, while also celebrating present day life and future innovation.
The students worked with Julie Mason (Knox Heritage Centre and Records Manager) and Janelle Charlton (Director of Studies Stage 4 – Junior Academy) in developing the window.
Jeremy and Jayden shone a light on what each icon symbolises:
The sunrise and the Knox emblem
“This could also be interpreted as a ‘New Dawn’, as Knox Grammar School ventures into a new century and beyond. The Thistle is a strong and resilient plant, empowering us with its strength to be the best versions of students as much as we can.”
The boater, upside down
“The boater is something that identifies boys as Knox boys. The boater is a tradition that has been at Knox a long time. It feels right to honour it as an important and vital part of the culture that surrounds Knox, making the boys feel welcome in the school.
“It’s also a play on words, a ‘boat’ carrying students into the next century of Knox Grammar School.”
Knox bagpipes
“The Knox bagpipes are a link to Knox’s Scottish heritage and is a very important part of Knox’s culture. This serves as a link to the past where it relates to John Knox, who was a Scottish religious leader. The Pipes and Drums band includes many students, so this will help connect the boys with the art.”
Knox Total Fitness
“The Knox Total Fitness program is featured because it plays a prominent role in the goals of the Knox students. The boys aim to live the five school values — Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage — through the four key areas of the Knox Total Fitness program. The program aims for academic, spiritual, physical, and social-emotional fitness.
Tartan Army
“The Tartan Army is one of the biggest Knox groups. During sporting events and competitive play against other schools, the Tartan Army represents the strength and support of the Knox boys, showing the bonds and relationships within the Knox community. It shows the Knox community’s connectedness, which is why it felt like it should be recognised on the window.”
The hand-drawn windows, pictured below, came from the idea of Leilah Mawing (Visual Arts Teacher) and were based on the value of Courage. In 2021, Year 7 Visual Arts students visited the Knox Heritage Centre where they explored the traditions of Knox and discussed what Courage looked like. Three artworks were then chosen and installed in the Knox Heritage Centre.
In 2024 and 2025, Janelle Charlton, Mark Kelly (ICT Integrator), Michael Beilharz (Geography Teacher and Senior School ICT Learning Integrator) and Julie Mason worked together to set up a program for Year 7 students, which taught them about the history of the School and allowed them to use Photoshop to express their understanding.
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Student-Designed Heritage Window
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Year 7 students Jeremy and Jayden selected Knox iconography that resonated with them to feature in the design of a centenary stained-glass window. Their chosen icons blend the old and new, honouring our history and traditions, while also celebrating present day life and future innovation.
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Visual Arts Showcase Opening Night
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