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Ms Z Machen (Curriculum Leader)
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English Department, Modern Languages Department and the Library.

Ms Z Machen (Curriculum Leader)
Please use the navigation links to find information on our
English Department, Modern Languages Department and the Library.
"Should Scotland become independent?"
Mr Illingworth and Mr Redford will be taking part in a debate on Thursday 22 November (1.25 pm in the library) on the question of Scottish Independence. It's going to be fairly informal with opening speeches then questions/comments from the floor with an opportunity for the speakers to respond.
The idea is to raise the profile of debating, a great format for challenging our pupils to think independently, and encouraging pupils to talk about the independence question.
Pupils in S2 were recently asked to produce a piece of work on the theme of "Remembrance". The work produced was very impressive and included powerpoints, poetry and film. This video showcases some of the best work.
On the eleventh November eleven o'clock,
The whole of Great Britain shall come to a stop,
Everybody at once will stay silent and still,
Take two minutes to think of those who have been killed.
They fought hard for their own life and hard for our lives,
They left all...
S2 pupils visit the Brunton Theatre
Students thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the Brunton Theatre today. Miss Machen and Mr Plain say that pupils were a credit to the school. Recently in class, many S2 pupils have been reading the First World War play, "White Poppies", and watching the adaptation of Micheal Morpurgo's moving war-time novel has further developed their understanding of this period.
J K Rowling in Haddington
Miss Machen and three S6 students, Phoebe Roebuck, Claire Wilson and Ben Nisbet, were proud to represent Knox at this year's book festival. They thoroughly enjoyed listening to Muriel Sparks' interview with J K Rowling and were excited to meet the Harry Potter novelist at her book signing. Thanks to Nicky Stonehill for providing our students with this fantastic opportunity.

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