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LAMMERMUIR MUSIC FESTIVAL TRIP (2022)

Published: 15 September 2022

On Wednesday 14th September, Mrs Middlemiss took five of our Senior Phase pianists along to a talk, illustrated at the piano, by world renowned American pianist, Jeremy Denk.  Jeremy read from his newly published book 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' and explored what he has learned from his many tutors about classical music, how it is relevant to ‘real life’, and what we can learn about ourselves.

Ellen (S6), Tess (S5), Katie (S5), Sam (S4) & Finley (S4) - Holy Trinity Church, Haddington

This event was part of the fabulous Lammermuir Music Festival - showcasing 'BEAUTIFUL MUSIC in BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS' 

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NEW DRAMA TEACHER - MISS COLQUHOUN (2022)

Published: 06 September 2022

The Expressive Arts Faculty are delighted to welcome MISS COLQUHOUN as our new Drama Teacher at Knox Academy!!

Let the show begin!!! 

MISS SMITH (CDT) CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF TEACHING AT KNOX ACADEMY (2022)

Published: 02 September 2022

A very impressive milestone this week as Miss Smith looks back on 30 years!!

  

"Miss Smith is awesome! She knows everything! She helps me and the CDT Department hugely and is very supportive to all the children"

Mr Tait (Expressive Arts Curriculum Leader)

 

HADDSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022

Published: 04 July 2022

The Haddstock-Knox Music Project 2022 involved Samba Street Band, Just Sing! Songwriting, Goat's Toes & Build-A-Band with a focus on Inclusion, Resilience & Hope. In Spring 2022, this project encouraged first steps back to live performance & music making after a long season of restrictions. The video was shot by Knox students and edited by professional film maker Rob McDougall. Students also performed live at St Mary's Church in Haddington on Saturday 28 May 2022.

Participants from Knox Academy write an original song during the Just Sing!Songwriting workshops in March 2022 entitled Hold Your Hope Up on the themes of Resilience and Hope.  Further information...

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STEM EVENT - OFFSHORE WIND FARM - DESIGN AND BUILD VR MODEL

Published: 27 June 2022

Last week on Wednesday 22 June 2022 and Thursday 23 June 2022, 54 of our S3 pupils took part in this superb event. 

Andy Dennison from 3D Wed Technologies led the days supported by Gary Donlin of SSE Renewables and Naomi MacFarlane, also from 3DW.

The aim of the days was for our pupils to form project development teams for major wind energy companies.  After choosing a site for their wind farm, working within specified constraints they then had to connect their wind farm to the National Grid via under sea bed and underground cables ensuring they remained sensitive to the environment.

Using 3D software they built their...

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