The Knox School

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**The Knox School**

Name

The Knox School

Address

220 Burwood Highway

Suburb

Wantirna South, Victoria 3152

Established

February 1982

Community

Suburban

Type

Independent

Religion

Non-denominational

Students

1000 Co-educational

Grades

Pre-Prep to 12

Accreditation

Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne

Nickname

Knox

Mascot

Falcon

Colours

Blue and Gold

Motto

Seek Wisdom and Understanding

Website

www.knox.vic.edu.au

The Knox School is a co-educational non-denominational private school which has its campus in Wantirna South.

[edit] History of the Knox School

The Knox School was founded as Knoxfield College in February 1982. The school took over the Bialik School campus in 220 Burwood Highway. The first principal was Dulcie Flinn, who was previously of Presbyterian Ladies' College. From 1982 to 1985 there were eight portable classrooms - five for the Junior School and three for the Senior School. In 1985 Stage II building work was done. The second principal was Baxter Holly. Under Holly's leadership, Knoxfield College developed Stage III, including the Performing Arts Centre and the Art Gallery. In 1987 there was the first Year 12 class. The third principal was Tony Conabere and he was appointed in July 1995. 1996 was another year of building, including the Pre-Prep campus and sporting fields. In 1998 and 2000 Knox School was ranked in Victoria's top ten schools, and in 1998 won the gold medal for Assessment Practice. In 2002 the Information Common was built and sponsored by Governor Landy. The Knox Alumni had their first Annual General Meeting, and a gala dinner was held at the Crown Palladium. In 2004 the fourth and current principal, Suzanne McChesney, was appointed. Also in that year the Philip Island Discovery Campus was purchased. The School is currently undergoing major renovations to its Auditorium.