Heritage College Knox in Ferntree Gully, Victoria | Primary School

Heritage College Knox

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9739 8126

Address: 977 Burwood Hwy 3156 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.heritage.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 ART CLUB // For the Senior activity we have Automatic Drawings which is a lot like playing a game of Mr Squiggle. Draw random squiggles all over your page with interesting turns and shapes and then spend some time staring at your squiggle. What can you see? If you turn it upside down/sideways can you see different things? Try to draw as many different pictures using the squiggle as your starting point.

25.01.2022 THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY // You can’t take words back. Once words are out there, they stay out there. Your kids continue to hear these negative words in their heads. Always choose positive ways to speak to your child when they have done something wrong. Ensure you’re words are helpful and not hurtful. Instead of tearing them down, make sure you are building them up and and ultimately you will find you are achieving the same end result. #innervoice #thoughtfulthursday #peggyomara #parentingtips #HCKnox

25.01.2022 LUNCHTIME REWARD // Some of our year 4/5 students were rewarded with an extended lunch time today after not only excelling at their math but finishing their work with plenty of time to enjoy a quiet lunch before the the lunch bell rang. #hardworkpayingoff #math #education #HCKnox #lunchreward

25.01.2022 ART CLUB // Today was our last Art Club session for Term 3!! It has been wonderful to see all our art club students joining in and posting their amazing creations! Mrs Vanan has had so much fun doing art club with you all!

25.01.2022 ART CLUB // There were two activities for this week. The Junior activity was How to Draw a Cat and the Senior activity was How to Draw a Llama. Our students followed along as Mrs Vanan drew and came up with some awesome drawings of their own! #artclub #creative #drawing #learntodraw #HCKnox

25.01.2022 A great experience for our year 4/6 students on their camp today.

25.01.2022 LOVE READING // I have always loved reading. It is one of the greatest and simplest joys in my life. To be able to pass that enthusiasm for reading and literature to another generation is incredibly special, and hearing them read aloud and grow in confidence and ability is one of the greatest rewards a teacher could ask for. Keep learning, keep growing, and most of all...keep reading! - Miss Ullman year 2/3 Teacher #teacher #readbooks #lovetoread #HCKnox #education #ferntreegully

25.01.2022 DAY 1 // Our year 4/6 students have had a big first day of camp. Travelling from Heritage College Knox to MacKenzies Flat where they enjoyed a 1 hour hike along the Lerderderg River to Graham’s Dam. The then continued their travels enjoying a gold detecting workshop with Gold Finger Historic Tours at Eaglehawk before finally arriving at Morang to set up Camp for the night. We look forward to seeing more of their adventures tomorrow! #camp #schoolcamp #education #outdooearning #outdoorclassroom

25.01.2022 SPACE SCIENCE // Our year 2/3 students have been focusing on furthering their ICT (Information and Communications Technology) skills, Using a Google program called Jamboard our students had fun using interactive sticky notes to explain what they had learned in our Space Science lessons. Such a fun program! #ict #spacescience #space #science #education #HCKnox #remotelearning

24.01.2022 CAMP TIME // The minute restrictions were lifted it was our principals mission to ensure our year 4/6 students still were able to attend their 2020 camp. With many phone calls and changes our students finally headed off at 7am this morning for Bendigo! #schoolcamp #camp #bendigo #hcknox

24.01.2022 LITERACY // While the older students are away it’s all things as usual back at Heritage College Knox. Our younger grades are continuing to focus on their reading, writing and spelling as they prepare and look forward to getting ready for their new year levels in 2021. #education #spelling #literacy #writing #reading #growthmindset #growingminds #HCKnox

24.01.2022 LAST WEEK OF TERM // Even in the last week of term our students havent slowed down. As they finish up their studies and projects they are still finding fun and creative ways to enjoy their education and grow their minds. Well done students! #growingminds #education #HCKnox #remotelearning #lovetolearn

24.01.2022 PREP TRANSITION // It was wonderful to welcome our prep 2021 students to their first transition day. We are so happy to have our new students and their families join our Heritage College Knox community. #preptransition #welcome #firstday #transition #prep2021

22.01.2022 RELIABILITY // Today I have been asked to talk about reliability. When I got my topic, the first thing I thought of was how reliable our Heavenly Father is. We can always rely and trust God to help us when we have trials or hard times in our lives. Just like it says in the scripture, He doesn’t change and He will always be there. It's also important that we are reliable and can have others trust us. When we have people around us who trust us and we can trust them, it is easier to find help when we need it or even when others need your help. I hope that we can all try our best to be there when others rely on us just like how we rely on our Heavenly Father. - Skyla, Year 6 #biblestudy #spiritualtheme #themeoftheweek #bibleverse

21.01.2022 FATHERS DAY // Today we held a special assembly for our students to celebrate their Dads and Father figures. Each student was asked to dress up in a way that represented their dad or father figure and tell us something about them. A wonderful way to celebrate all the special dads and father figures in our lives.

21.01.2022 BOOK WEEK COSTUMES // Today our best dressed and most creative character costumes were rewarded with a new book from the book fair. Well done to everyone for getting involve, dressing up and enjoying the various book week activities. Well done to all. #bookweek #bestdressed

21.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY // To all our Dads and father figures, we hope you all have a wonderful day today #fathersday #fathersday2020

21.01.2022 POSITION AVAILABLE // Heritage College Knox is seeking a Learning Support Officer to join our team of highly motivated staff commencing January 2021. Please address all applications directly to the Principal, Ms Maureen Theobald at [email protected] #positionavailable #jobopportunity #learningsupport

20.01.2022 HERITAGE COLLEGE KNOX // In the Prep - 1 class we explore through hands-on activities and multisensory learning. Throughout our literacy sessions we use musical jingles to help consolidate education wherever possible. We also find regular opportunities to work in groups which help our students to learn from each other. Our buddy reading sessions with older students give opportunities for deeper understanding of texts. #prep #handsonlearning #HCKnox #education #literacy

20.01.2022 THERE IS STILL TIME // Heritage College is an established co-educational, independent Christian school. Our new campus in Ferntree Gully will offer quality facilities to provide our students greater space to shine. Contact [email protected] for more info. #enrolnow #enrol #thereisstilltime #2021 #education HCKnox

20.01.2022 2020 // Well I’m sure this can be said of educators everywhere this year, but we have never been more grateful for our dedicated staff than this year in 2020, as parents and teachers undertook the enormous task of remote learning where they grappled with learning through devices and the ever changing COVID restrictions and rules. We not only got thorough it but many of our students thrived and we have our amazing team of staff and their tireless hours of work to thank for that. We will never forget 2020 but we also look forward to moving on and welcoming a much simpler 2021. #goodbye2020 #education

20.01.2022 PREP // Our Prep teacher has been so impressed by her students as the continue to settle into a prep year that has seen them remote learn more than in the classroom yet our prep students continue to excel at their reading, writing and spelling and their teacher Mrs Vanan could not be prouder! #welldone #prep #spelling #writing #education #HCKnox #growingminds

20.01.2022 PATIENCE // Being impatient usually means that you are annoyed because things arent going your way. In other words, you are more concerned about you than someone else. Its in the Bible, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered The Bible says that we should be joyful when we have problems knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Its easy to ...lose your cool when you have no control over your circumstances. The important thing to remember is that God is in control. Knowing that God is in control takes the pressure off of you to always be in control. Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Notice that Paul says that God is the God of patience. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Some people act mean because they dont understand something, they are frustrated, or they simply dont know any better. Our job is to love them and try to help them. To do that, we must have faith and patience. Its in the Bible, We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. So, in saying all of this let us put on Christ and show patience one toward another. Mia - Year 5 #spiritualtheme #biblestudy #bible #patience See more

19.01.2022 LIBRARY // Who loves dogs? During library today our Prep/1 students enjoyed reading a book called "Skadoodle & Snug's Magnificent Plan." Written by Caroline Tuohey and Illustrated by Karen Sagovac. Our students enjoyed finding out what happens when a poodle and a pug take matters into their own hands (or paws) before colouring, cutting and making their very own paper dog. Well done prep/1 students! #library #lovetoread #readbooks #schoollibrary #skadoodleandsnug

19.01.2022 READY FOR 2021? // We can't wait to welcome all our new students who will be joining us at our brand new Ferntree Gully campus in 2021. As we have have limited space in our classes for 2021, If you are interested in securing a place, please get in touch with our Enrolment Coordinator at [email protected] for more information. #enrolnow #enrolmentsopen #2021 #education #privateschool #independentschool #HCKnox

19.01.2022 FATHERS DAY // To all our Parents and Guardians and especially our Dad's and Father figures, You are warmly invited to our special Father's Day Assembly tomorrow at 12:15pm Come and join our Heritage College Knox students as they celebrate their Dad's and the Father figures in their lives #fathersday #specialassembly #assembly

18.01.2022 GO EAGLES // Well done to house team Eagles for taking out the trophy for week 7! #goeagles #goblue #bluehouse #houseteam

17.01.2022 LIBRARY // Today in Library our Prep/1 class read the book "I want to be an Engineer." After reading this beautifully illustrated book our students explored, created and built their very own bridges out of blocks and with the help of some canned goods, they were able to test their engineering skills! #library #engineering #bridgebuilding #lovetoread #HCKnox #education #remotelearning

17.01.2022 LIBRARY // Last week our librarian, Mrs Lawson, started virtual library lessons. Our younger students enjoyed hearing Boo loves books by Kate Baillie while our older students enjoyed Demon Dentist by David Williams. As part of their library session our students enjoyed discussing the stories and completing various activities. It was great to see all of our students actively participating. #library #books #lovetoread #virtuallibrary #boolovesbooks

17.01.2022 THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY // It doesn’t matter whether your act of kindness is big or small the important thing is that you do an act of kindness, because an act of kindness is never a waste of time. Being kind to someone else can change their life. Many people believe that nobody cares about them and that their life is not important. Just something as simple as a friendly smile or a kind word can literally ‘make their day’. #thoughtfulthursday #thoughtfortheday #thursday

17.01.2022 TABLE TENNIS // Our students have been enjoying learning the art of table tennis. It’s been wonderful to see our students engaged in this sport and learning new skills. Well done everyone! #tabletennis #activekids #schoolsport #HCKnox

17.01.2022 INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING // Every child is known by name and our students form a bond with older members in the community. We believe that building resilient, caring children depends on them having regular, fulfilling contact with all generations. Our students have the opportunity to participate with elderly individuals in a joint choir during our regular aged care home visits as well as activities with young children through our Heritage College Playgroup. #intergenerational #intergenerationallearning #HCKnox #community

16.01.2022 SCHOOL IS OUT // And just like that, we’re done with 2020 and no one is more excited than our year 6 students who got through not only the end of their primary school years but everything else 2020 threw at them. Well done year 6 students, you along with everyone else have certainly deserved your summer holidays this year! #schoolisout #goodbye2020

16.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME // This exciting story competition is open to current and future Heritage College Knox students from prep to year 7. For more information including an entry form please contact [email protected] #storycompetition #hiddenroom #competition #HCKnox

16.01.2022 PREP CLASSROOM // In our numeracy sessions we approach each new topic from various angles. We learn through activities, worksheets, craft and expeditions out into the beautiful landscape that surrounds our school. #numeracy #gardening #handsonlearning #HCKnox #education #growingminds

16.01.2022 THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY // ‘Reading is not only good for developing imagination, it’s also an incredibly important life skill. Forever grateful that my parents read to me as a child and always encouraged my love of literature. If I could encourage anyone to do one thing...read to your children’ - Miss Ullman #thoughtfulthursday #hcknox #education #lovetoread #readbooks

15.01.2022 STAY SAFE // We wish all our staff, families, parents, guardians and students a safe and relaxing holiday break. This has certainly been one set of holidays well deserved by all. We look forward to seeing you all happy and well rested again soon. #holidays #endofterm #staysafe #HCKnox #independentschool

14.01.2022 CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP // At our 2019 presentation night, Abi was awarded the Heritage College Knox 2020 choir scholarship for her very active choir participance and initiative including teaching herself the guitar chords for choir songs along with various harmonies. Abi has continued her one on one lessons along with her weekly choir lessons with our choir teacher Mrs Taylor throughout remote learning and here is a song Abi wrote herself, all about Remote Learning. Well done Abi!

14.01.2022 POSITION AVAILABLE // Heritage College Knox is seeking a dedicated, energetic and passionate teacher to our join junior school team from January 2021. To apply, please send your resume addressed to the Principal, Miss Maureen Theobald at [email protected] Applications close 7 October 2020

14.01.2022 ART CLUB // Another exciting art club yesterday. For the Junior activity we had How to draw a Penguin! Our students followed the steps to draw some cute penguins of their very own! Watch this clip and you can have a go at drawing a penguin too! #artclub #art #HCKnox #creativity #penguin

14.01.2022 GARDENING CLUB // Our gardening club has started back up again and our students are super excited because with a new school site it means we have a whole new garden to fix up, set up and starting planting in. Our gardening club now runs on Tuesday’s and Thursdays during lunchtime and it’s keeping our little gardeners very busy! #gardenclub #gardening #schoolgarden #gardentoplate

13.01.2022 1000 THOUSAND // They did it!! Our year 2/3 students completed their 1000 paper cranes! The last paper crane was extra large so that each student had room to write down their wish on the paper before taking their turn to fold a part of the crane. Once each student had their turn, the paper crane was finally added to the collection to complete their 1000 paper crane project. #1000papercranes #papercrane #papercraneproject

13.01.2022 LET THE CIRCUS BEGIN // Our year 2/3 students put together a circus performance during their term 4 Drama sessions. From acrobats to fire leaping lions, it's a circus spectacular! Check it out below.

13.01.2022 CHESS // Our year 4/6 students thoroughly enjoy their Wednesday morning chess sessions. The educational benefits of being a chess player are many and include honing analytical thinking skills and aiding memory retention. It's a great confidence builder and teaches patience and persistence. #chessclub #schoolchess #chess #patience #persistence

12.01.2022 OFFLINE // Our new phone system is currently being installed and our phones are offline until tomorrow. If you need to contact the school please do so via email at [email protected]. We apologise for the inconvenience.

12.01.2022 WORKING BEE // We are holding another special working bee on Tuesday 22nd December specifically for Heritage College Students both past and present, aged 12 and above, to come and lend their hand to a working bee at Heritage College Knox. The Day will run from 9am till 2pm with a BBQ lunch provided. We are hoping, with the help of our young people, to focus on undercoating our new library, ready for its final coats of paint. So we encourage you to gather your friends and come and lend your hand to our school building works. Please RSVP to [email protected] for catering purposes. #workingbee #heritagealumni

12.01.2022 ART CLUB // Penguins, penguins everywhere!! Well done to all our budding artists on their penguin drawings. They look awesome! Our Art teacher, Mrs Vanan is very proud of you all. #artclub #penguin #drawing #drawapenguin

11.01.2022 CRAZY HAIR DAY // Our staff love getting involved in these fun days alongside our students. Looking good Heritage College Knox Staff! #crazyhairday #schoolstaff #HCKnox #community

10.01.2022 PREP // Another awesome week for our prep students as the continue work on their numeracy and focus on initial consonant blends during literacy, as well as many other a activities to help grow their minds. Well done prep students! #prep #education #growingminds #HCKnox

10.01.2022 CRAZY HAIR DAY // What better way to end a crazy pandemic and remote learning filled term, then with a crazy hair day! So wonderful to see all our students and siblings arrive at our final assembly for term 3 with all their fabulously crazy hair styles. Awesome effort from everyone. Check out our Facebook story for more pics. #crazyhairday #term3 #endofterm

06.01.2022 THANK YOU // As we head into our last week of term 3 and hopefully for some, our last week of remote learning its time to say thank you to all those who have helped our teachers and students along the way. Thank you to all the parents and guardians who have helped support our students during this time. Thank you to the grandparents who have stepped in and helped when theyve been needed. Thank you the siblings who have sat alongside, encouraging, while doing their own remote learning. Thank you the littlest of siblings who make awesome little remote learning companions #thankyou #remotelearning #HCKnox #education #support #workingtogetherforgood

06.01.2022 FACEBOOK LIVE TOUR // In 2 weeks time we will be going live via Facebook to give you a look inside our new campus. 5:30pm Thursday 8 October. Lock it in your diaries and well see you there #facebook #facebooklive #campustour #schoolsite #newcampus

06.01.2022 LIBRARY // Yesterday in library our Prep/1 class read a lovely new book called "The Biscuit Maker." A beautifully told and illustrated story about kindness, neighbourhoods and life at its simplest. The students then decorated their own paper cookies and our librarian gave them each a recipe to make biscuits just like in the story book. What a fun library session! #library #biscuitmaker #virtuallibrary #lovetoread #readbooks #HCKnox #education

06.01.2022 PREP ART ACTIVITY // Our Prep teacher, Mrs Kristina Vanan has put together a special craft activity that you can do with your Prep 2021 child at home. This is just a small taste of what they would have done in her classroom on an Open Day. This way, your child can see their prospective teacher on the screen and enjoy taking part in some craft.

05.01.2022 ART CLUB // This week in art club our activity required our students to have a little look in their pantry and kitchen. Our students were asked to get cornflour and food dye for this activity as they were going to be making Footpath Chalk Art. Our art teacher asked our art club students to watch the video to see how to make the special paint that you can paint on your footpath/driveway. It will stay there for a while until the rain washes it away. Please make sure to wear old clothes in case you get some of the paint on you. Enjoy! #art #artclub #primaryschool #HCKnox #creativity

05.01.2022 PATIENCE // I know it can be hard right now with corona virus and being in lockdown! All we want to do is go back to school and see our friends, but we need to be patient. What helps me to be patient in these times when its really hard to see past the brick wall called lockdown is to remember that God has the bigger picture and all of this is to lead us down the road to the Kingdom that bit more. So lets encourage each other to trust in Gods timing and that he has an amazin...g plan ahead. Finally lets read from Romans 12 v 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Bella - Year 6 #spiritualtheme #biblestudy #themefortheweek See more

03.01.2022 ABIS POEM // Were in remote learning, The new school were yearning, and our teachers we long for dearly, But well try our best,... Yes, we are blessed, And we will not grow weary We love our friends, And when iso ends With joy, to school, well come, We cannot wait, Well soon celebrate, For all that God has done! Abi - year 5 #music #poem #remotelearning #HCKnox #education #workingtogetherforgood See more

02.01.2022 LEARNING SPACE // One of the best things you can do as a parent is provide a specific learning space, that is, a calm environment that sets up a mindset for your child that this is where they will be doing some structured learning. By doing this, you are clearing the space for learning. #clearingthespace #remotelearning #HCKnox #education

02.01.2022 OPENNESS // Many times in life we can make excuses for our actions. It is important that we not only read and learn what our Heavenly Father is teaching us through the bible, but to also then show what we have learnt though our actions and how we treat others around us. #openness #lessonsfromthebible #spiritualtheme #themefortheweek

02.01.2022 ART CLUB // Our students had a wonderful time making their own sidewalk chalk and creating beautiful art work outside for everyone to see during their Art Club session this week. #artclub #art #creativity #chalkpaint #HCKnox #remotelearning #outsideclassroom

02.01.2022 OUTDOOR EDUCATION // Learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom. #outdoored #outdooreducation #outdoorclassroom #handsonlearning #education