Head Teacher's Update
Despite some absences thanks to the Eyjafjoell volcano, we have got right back into the swing of things. The first “week” back started with the rescheduled Spring Concert. Words and music were well remembered and all the pieces were played and sung with conviction, and let’s face it, a lot of talent. Huge thanks go to all involved, especially the Music Instructors who altered their usual Tuesday plans to come in to rehearse with their pupils.
The S2 Parents’ Consultation Evening will take place on Wednesday, starting at 5 pm. All of the youngsters should be in the process of making appointments – so do check their bags for the sheets! Coursing will begin at the end of the week.
Finally, during the week, we will be saying “au revoir” to our S4 pupils as they go on exam leave. Hopefully they have taken in all the advice that they have been given – most importantly to turn up to their exams on time, and not to take mobile ‘phones into the exam hall. We wish them all the best, and look forward to hearing of their success.
S Ingham
(on behalf of JB Craig)
Today the school closes for the spring holiday.
For the pupils in S4/5/6, a full Easter Revision programme has been planned and I would encourage the pupils to attend the relevant parts of the programme, details of which have been issued to all senior pupils.
As most of you will be aware, the Spring Concert, scheduled for last night had to be cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions. However, this does mean we have a lovely event to look forward to, as the concert has been re-arranged for the evening of Tuesday 20 April – the first day back!
Term finishes today at 4 pm and the summer term begins on Tuesday 20 April at 8.44 am.
Best wishes to everyone for the spring break,
JB Craig
On Monday, 60 S3 pupils studying History and/or Geography undertook an excursion to Glasgow. They visited the Transport Museum, People’s Palace and Clydebuilt. All the pupils were praised by the museum staff, who commented that they were well behaved, polite, listened well and asked excellent questions. Indeed, the guide in charge at Clydebuilt could not praise the pupils highly enough and was so impressed the group was taken out to the pontoons to have a good look along the river and the pupils saw a Royal Navy Destroyer that is being built. Congratulations to all involved and many thanks to Ms McPhee and Ms Jeffrey for organising the trip.
During the week, pupils have been rehearsing and undertaking Drama practicals as part of the assessment of courses. These will continue next week. So far these have gone very well and I am sure the pupils were pleased with their performances.
On Thursday we held an Information Evening about course choices for the parents and carers of S2 pupils. The evening was well attended and I hope the parents and youngsters found the event helpful.
Also on Thursday, senior pupils, accompanied by Mr Flood and Mr Dempster, had a successful time at the Young Enterprise Awards. Amongst the awards made to Knox were Best HR Director: Phillippa Jackson, Best IT Director: Andrew Wright and Best Business Idea: Knox Team Rise. Congratulations to all the pupils involved and to Mr Flood who was awarded a ‘Long Service’ Certificate for his contribution to enterprise education.
As we approach the summer examinations, the pressure is on the pupils in S4/5/6 to complete course work, NABs and to study even harder. There will be a full Easter Revision programme and revision clubs are available at lunchtimes and after school, I would encourage all the pupils to access these.
Next week will be busy with concert rehearsals, the Spring Concert itself on Wednesday evening and a fun packed last day of term. Term finishes on Thursday 1 April at 4 pm and the new term begins on Tuesday 20 April at 8.44 am.
Best wishes for the spring break,
JB Craig
The S3 pupils, who attended the National Science and Engineering Awards in Manchester, were, according to Ms Legatt who accompanied them, ‘fantastic and did the school proud’. They were awarded a "highly commended" in their category (there were 240 projects across 6 categories). Congratulations to Conor McHugh, Gareth Evans, Kelvin Craig, Fraser Thomson and Gabby Jackson. Also, many thanks to Ms Legatt for organising the team.
The S5 coursing interviews have been taking place this week. Many parents/carers have been able to attend the interviews with their youngsters and I look forward to reading all the course choice sheets (due in 26 March).
On Thursday 25 March we begin the course choice process for pupils in S2, with an Information Evening for parents and carers (6.30pm).
Today, the S6 pupils have received their last report from Knox Academy; I hope they find the reports helpful and informative (and a lasting memento of ‘high school’).
As we approach the end of term, the pressure is on the pupils in S4/5/6 to complete course work, NABs and to study even harder as the examinations approach. Revision clubs are available at lunchtimes and after school, I would encourage all the pupils to access these.
Best wishes,
JB Craig
