Academic Programs
KNOX PREP CURRICULUM
The Knox Prep Curriculum focuses on the development of foundational literacy and numeracy competencies, whilst offering an innovative, future focused program of inquiry that encourages students to activate their voice and exercise agency, understand their responsibility to make a difference in the world.
We provide a personalised learning pathway for each student in Mathematics and English, based on regular assessment data that highlights their next steps in learning, focusing on what students are ready to learn, regardless of their year group.
Our Knoxigations inquiry units address the NESA Syllabus outcomes but go significantly beyond, with a focus on the development and application of global competencies and skills to solve complex problems. Our integrated programs honour the content of each subject discipline, whilst providing boys with the skills to understand how they each work together.
INNOVATION, CURRICULUM AND LEARNING AT KNOX PREP
We offer an innovative curriculum in accordance with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements including:
English
Mathematics
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) - History and Geography
Science and Technology
Creative and Practical Arts - Music, Visual Arts and Drama
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Library Studies
Wisdom Life and Faith
Languages - Japanese (K-6)
CLASS STRUCTURE
Every boy in the Prep has a 'home' classroom and a classroom teacher. The boys also have regular lessons with highly experienced, specialist Science, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Sport/PDHPE, Values Education and Languages teachers. We also have a Writer in Residence, John Larkin, and specialist Teacher Librarians.
The specialist and classroom teachers are supported by staff from the Learning Enhancement Department.
Each week boys in Years 3 to 6 participate in 'Knoxigations', a time for inquiry-based learning, discovery and investigation.
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT
The Prep has a specialist on-site Learning Enhancement Team which provides expert and on-going support to boys with learning or behavioural difficulties and physical disabilities.