Originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald, 26 August 2018
Callum Macgown, 11, is something of a Renaissance boy.
He writes, paints, dances (contemporary lyrical), plays instruments (saxophone, bagpipes, teaching himself piano), acts (stage and screen) and loves sport (AFL, horse riding).
But he doesn't just dabble. Last Friday, he won his third gold award in the NSW Education Standards Authority's Write On competition. Last year, he reached the finals in the Young Archies art awards.
This year, he is a finalist in the Northern Beaches Art Prize. And on Wednesday, he has a callback for a part in a new feature film. "He loves it all," said his mother, Clare Macgown. "He's at that lovely time of life where everything is possible, and why not?"
For his 11th birthday in June, Callum, who is in year five at Knox Grammar Prep, wanted two things; an acting agent, and a ticket to the Sydney Dance Company's performance of Ab Intra, a dance exploring 'intense human existence'.
27 February 2026
The Knox Grammar Aquatic Centre was buzzing on Tuesday as the Senior School took part in the inaugural Student vs Staff Swimming Relay, as part of a warm-up challenge ahead of the CAS Swimming and Diving Championships. The event quickly proved itself a popular addition to the school calendar, drawing plenty of support from the stands.
18 February 2026
Recently, our Year 5 Prep students ventured to CRU Camp at Lake Macquarie, where they stepped beyond their comfort zones and tried a range of new activities.
13 February 2026
Prep School Captain Andrew and Vice-Captain Aadhi shared their leadership journey, their mission, their vision, and a key message for their peers.
