The Knox School Falconians - Alumni

04/08/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝!!

We are excited to welcome former cast members and all alumni to our first 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩 reunion ahead of the opening night of our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬.

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩
Thursday 20th August
6pm-7pm
Community Cafe
𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏: 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲@𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐱.𝐯𝐢𝐜.𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐚𝐮

𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Thursday 20th August
7pm-9pm
The David Abraham Auditorium
𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏: via https://www.trybooking.com/DKOUU

𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 to secure your seat in the Auditorium for the production.

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢. DM us on Facebook or email [email protected] for the discount code.

17/06/2026

Falconians - do we have your 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥?

Each Semester we send a dedicated 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 to our Alumni and Former Staff. This newsletter contains updates about what's happening on campus, as well as information and invitations to upcoming events.

In order to receive this, and other communications from TKS, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 by following this link https://www.knox.vic.edu.au/.../alumni/update-your-details/

12/06/2026

Introducing our 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, quick snapshot updates and news from fellow Falconians.

Where are they now? What has happened since graduation? What is their fondest memory from School? What is their advice to current TKS students?

First up - Ania Allitt Class of 2012

Keen to be featured? We'd love to hear from you! Email us [email protected]

14/05/2026

What an absolute pleasure it was to host our inaugural Careers and Connections Evening last night as part of our National Careers Week celebrations.

The informal networking event provided our Falconian alumni with the opportunity to reconnect with the school, meet former students from across a wide range of year levels and industries, and hear firsthand stories, experiences and career insights.

The relaxed evening of conversation enabled attendees to build valuable professional and personal connections, sparking meaningful networking opportunities and strengthening ties within the TKS alumni community.

We hope to see you at our next event!!

30/04/2026

Alumni Spotlight – Novita Puspasari, Class of 2000

Coming to Australia on my own at the age of 16 was not easy. Adapting to a new culture and education system required me to both learn and unlearn many things. Independent learning and critical thinking were not strongly emphasised during my schooling in Indonesia, so adjusting to these expectations challenged me academically and personally.

During this transition, The Knox School played a pivotal role. In the final two years of my schooling, the School helped shape the way I think and approach learning by encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. I was also placed with a safe and welcoming Australian family, whose support made an enormous difference in helping me adapt and thrive.

I always knew I wanted to pursue something related to health and science, but I did not have a clear idea of what that would look like. Despite the challenges, I was fortunate to be accepted into the University of Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. During my degree, a research summer studentship program sparked my love for research and led me to pursue Honours and ultimately complete a PhD.

From a career perspective, I have not followed a conventional career path and have made several turns along the way. Despite this, I have consistently stayed true to my curiosity and sense of purpose, driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives by improving their health.

When I reflect on my journey, I am most proud of having the courage to take the first step, even when the path was unclear. Being willing to try something different, rather than fitting a traditional mould, has been my greatest lesson in life. My advice to current students is not to be afraid of exploring unfamiliar paths. You never know what opportunities you might uncover. Carve your own path, at your own pace. Grit and resilience also goes a long way.

28/04/2026

Only TWO WEEKS to go until our Alumni Careers and Connections Evening. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL https://www.trybooking.com/DKKDQ

We can't wait to welcome you back to campus!

Bookings close next week, so make sure you secure your ticket as soon as possible

17/04/2026

Alumni Spotlight – Christina Baillache, Class of 1994

I started at The Knox School in 1982, the very first year the school opened. Back then, it was just one building with a few portables and lots of blackberry bushes surrounding us. Over the years, I watched the school grow alongside me as the Senior School buildings and Auditorium were constructed, though many of the facilities we have today were still just plans when I graduated in 1994.

I loved my time at TKS and threw myself into everything I could - Rock Eisteddfods, School Sports, Plays, and even Debating. I wasn't particularly good at any of them, but I loved being involved and having School Spirit!
Of all the memories I have, one stands out above the rest. At the end of Year 11, a small group of us, led by our favourite teacher Mr. Spagnol, travelled to the USA as part of the G'day USA exchange program with schools from around Australia. We visited San Francisco, LA, and San Diego, where we stayed with host families and attended school for a week. This was before the internet, so it was eye-opening to discover how little Americans (even the teachers) knew about Australia. This trip cemented my love for travel and shaped nearly 20 years of my career.

I had just turned 17 when I finished Year 12 and didn't apply to university or TAFE. Instead, I fell into an AFL traineeship at North Melbourne Football Club, where I worked for three years while studying Sport and Recreation. Once I completed my studies, I resigned and went on an adventure. When I returned from a three-month European trip with my boyfriend (now husband), I started at Flight Centre and worked my way from Consultant to Manager, then into head office as a Product Development Manager before spending almost 10 years in Learning and Development.

Turning 40 was pivotal - I decided to venture beyond Flight Centre and explore new opportunities. I've worked across many companies in L&D and Sales Leadership, and I've now been at Optus for nearly six years, holding five different roles that have led me to the Small Business Strategy team. The travel industry is still close to my heart and travelling remains one of my favourite pastimes - I've been lucky enough to visit almost 50 countries!

I wasn't the best student academically, but what I did possess was a strong work ethic and an ability to learn quickly and adapt at pace. I'm so grateful for my time at TKS - I still attend all the Reunions and have lifelong friends from those years. It was the only School I ever knew, and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

17/04/2026

TKS Alumni - we hope you received our recent email! If not, perhaps we don't have your correct email on our database. Make sure you head to our website to update your details!

The Knox School acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, traditional custodians of the land on which we gather, learn and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.

09/04/2026

Alumni Spotlight Jason Liu, Class of 2020

Looking back at my time at The Knox School, I remember it as a place that really let me explore who I was. Coming to Australia in 2017 from China to start high school was a big shift, but TKS provided a supportive environment that helped me find my feet. I always had an interest in how things worked and how logic applied to the world, which naturally led me toward technology and IT.

When I was in school, I knew I wanted to do something technical. After graduating, I went on to study Computing and Software development at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2023. Today, I work as a software engineer. It’s a career that demands a lot of focus and analytical thinking, which I find really rewarding. It wasn’t necessarily a "winding" path, but I’ve learned that a professional career is just one part of a person’s identity.

Outside of my 9-to-5, my life is a bit louder. I’ve always been passionate about motorcycles, and that interest has evolved into competitive racing. A major milestone for me was competing in my first round of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) at Phillip Island recently. It’s a huge challenge to balance the technical demands of software engineering with the physical and mental intensity of racing at that level. But strangely, they both require the same thing: total precision.

If I could give one piece of advice to students at TKS right now, it would be this: You don’t have to choose between being "practical" and following your passion. I think there’s often a lot of pressure to pick a "right" path and stick to it. My experience has shown me that you can be a dedicated professional during the week and still pursue something completely "wild" on the weekends.

Success isn't just about your job title; it's about building a life where you have the space to do both. Don’t be afraid to have interests that don’t "fit" together on paper - those are usually the things that make your journey the most interesting!

31/03/2026

It is our absolute pleasure to host our first Alumni Careers & Connections Evening in May, welcoming all alumni back to TKS.
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection and celebration with fellow TKS alumni.

This informal networking event is an opportunity to reconnect with the school, meet alumni from across different year levels and industries, and expand your professional and personal networks.
Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, we look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed evening of conversation and shared experiences.

Guests will enjoy light refreshments, community connection and the opportunity to network with other alumni within your industry.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL https://www.trybooking.com/DKKDQ