Changing schools can be both an exciting as well as a challenging time for students and their families.
Knox Grammar School
Students change schools for a variety of reasons including moving from Primary School to Secondary School, changes in parents’ work, because of a lack of enjoyment at their previous school, to have ‘fresh start’ and because of changes in family circumstances.
Some students seem to breeze through the transition and others take their time. Fortunately, most schools both welcome and encourage new students.
Tips on fitting in
The list below provides some general tips on fitting in and making your transition as easy as possible:
For most students changing school is an exciting time that can come with some normal anxieties. Given time, students who make the transition come and enjoy their time at a new school.
It is really important that if you are confused, upset or concerned about anything that you tell your parents/guardians or a staff member.
If we do not know about it, we cannot help – and we really want you to be happy!
15 July 2025
Each year, we collaborate with Ravenswood School for Girls to deliver the Knox Ravenswood Student-Led Wellbeing Conference. After five months of planning, discussion and development, the students and wellbeing teams brought their vision to life on Thursday 26 June.
14 July 2025
Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year’s Senior Musical, ‘We Will Rock You’! This production was a great experience for all involved, reflective of the student and staff commitment.
10 July 2025
The power of storytelling was at the heart of our 2025 Junior Play, ‘Stories in the Dark’, which was held in the Drama Theatre in the Junior Academy Performing Arts Centre.
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