General News

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH - THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2024
Published: 16 April 2024

Our Whole School Photograph for Session 2023/2024 will be taken by Tempest Photography on Thursday 18 April 2024 first thing in the morning.  It is essential that all our students attend in full uniform (shirt and tie), with Seniors in addition wearing their blazers.

Remember that school uniform items can be provided by the EcoHub - if you require support in this area, please speak with Miss Laudi, Miss McBride or your Pupil Support Leader (Miss Adam, Mr Meekison or Mrs Doig).

The last photograph was taken in 2017/2018.  Don't miss your chance to be a part of this historic event!

Details on how to order the photograph will follow.

Knox Academy - Session 2017/2018

SPRING CONCERT 2024
Published: 26 March 2024

The Spring Concert will take place on Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 7pm.

Tickets available in the Music Department, the school office and on the door. £4 adults, £2 concession. CASH ONLY 

This is a pupil-led event and an incredible amount of organising has been undertaken by our student Spring Concert Committee with S6s Leila Maycock & Ivy Briggs at the helm.

Please use this opportunity to celebrate our fabulous senior musicians as they perform in their final Knox Academy concert!!

END OF TERM 2 AND EASTER ARRANGEMENTS (UPDATED)
Published: 13 March 2024

Please see letter from Miss Cook, dated 13 March 2024, for full details of all events and arrangements as term 2 comes to a close. 

 

CARE EXPERIENCED CHAMPIONS BOARD
Published: 08 March 2024

The new group from S1-S4 is due to start on Wednesday 27 March 2024 and its members will meet every second Wednesday (4.30pm – 6.00pm) at The Gatehouse, Musselburgh.

East Lothian Champions Board is a group of young people who have lived experience in the care system. We come together once a fortnight to get their voice of change out to people in power to make big changes for all lived experienced young people. We have an established group which has been running since 2015 and are now starting a group for young people of the ages of S1-S4!

Further details in the Champs Welcome Pack.

Where? The Gatehouse, Musselburgh

When? Every 2nd Wednesday from 27 March 2024 

What time? 4.30pm-6.00pm

CAREFEST - NORTH BERWICK HIGH SCHOOL - 21 MARCH 2024
Published: 08 March 2024

Carefest is a market stall style event showcasing the range of supports and opportunities available to East Lothian’s Care Experienced young people and Young Carer community.  The event will include a wide range of breakout sessions throughout the day as well as some tasty snacks and refreshments.

Who is Carefest for?
Carefest is for East Lothian’s Care Experienced and Young Carers communities’ from Primary 5 and above.  We are also really keen to extend the invite to parents and carers as well. We would love to see as many people as possible in attendance throughout the day.

When and where is Carefest?
Carefest will be held on Thursday  21 March 2024 at North Berwick High School.  The event will be open in the morning between 10.30 – 12.30 and again in the afternoon between 13.30 – 15.30.

HADDSTOCK NEWCOMER STAGE 2024
Published: 05 March 2024

Haddstock Music & Arts Festival is running a Newcomer Stage at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th May 2024

All entries need to be made via email (info@haddstock.co.uk) by 10th March 2024

 

S4-S6: SQA EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR APRIL TO MAY 2024
Published: 28 February 2024

S4, S5 and S6 are soon to embark on the 2024 diet of the national SQA examinations.  The following letters from Miss Cook  should assist you in preparing for this.

S4 2024 Exam Arrangements

S5/6 2024 Exam Arrangements  

For additional information the SQA have issued Your National Qualifications 23-24 School Edition booklet.  

PARENTSPORTAL SIGN UP

Published: 07 February 2024

Many parents/carers have already signed up for parentsportal, and current functions allow absence reporting, data updates and viewing of attendance.   

We plan to begin issuing reports to parents electronically.  This requires parents to register for parentportal and to ensure details are kept up to date. 

If you are experiencing any issues trying to register, please contact the school office for advice.

 

FERGUS MCCREADIE JAZZ MASTERCLASS - KNOX 2024
Published: 02 February 2024

Award-winning Scottish musician, Fergus McCreadie, is returning to Knox Academy for two masterclasses with our Jazz Band!

These will take place on Monday 5 February 2024 (3:30 - 4:30pm) and Monday 26 February 2024  (2 - 3pm) in the Music Department.

This is an incredible opportunity for our young musicians!

Fergus has just released his new album 'STREAM' and is about to embark on a UK tour so check him out...

www.fergusmccreadie.co.uk

In partnership with Haddstock Music & Arts Festival 2024

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND - MMR AGAINST MEASLES

Published: 01 February 2024

Cases of measles are on the rise.  That's why it's important that children and young people are fully vaccinated.

For more information, and to find out about the signs, and what to do if you think you or your child has measles, visit nhsinform.scot/MMRagainstMeasles

#MMRagainstMeasles

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