Social Subjects

Faculty News: Social Subjects

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Published: 18 November 2010

On the evening of Wednesday 17 November, social networking was on the agenda for Advanced Higher Business Management pupils.  Aileen McKnight, Rachael Weir and Christina Laing joined the Business Education staff, Mr Dempster, Mrs Ferguson, Mr McFarlane and Mr Flood, for a viewing of The Social Network at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh.

The evening was a great success where everyone gained further insight into the foundation of FaceBook Inc and Mark Zuckerberg's role as an entrepreneur. Many examples were demonstrated in the film which will be useful in discussion throughout the Advanced Higher Business Management course: different managerial styles, leadership, motivation, working as part of a team and the conflicts within that team, and...

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FACULTY CHALLENGE RESULTS

Published: 06 November 2010

On Friday 15 October 2010, Knox Academy pupils competed in the 2010 Faculty Challenge.

The results and House Points awarded can be viewed below:

 

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RME VISIT TO ST MARY'S CHURCH

Published: 05 November 2010

Standard Grade Religious Studies pupils travelled down to St Mary's Church in Haddington recently to see the Church as part of their Christianity course. 

Jennifer MacRae, the Minister there gave a short talk on the Church and the rites of passage which happen there, mainly Christenings, Weddings and Funerals.  This followed up her visit to the class where she spoke about what it means to be a Christian and her role as a Minister in the community.  She was fantastic about fielding some tricky questions from pupils. 

Although it was a flying visit, pupils were given the opportunity to look around the Church and ask questions.  All in all, an enjoyable wee trip.

Mrs Montgomery

LEARNING FOR LIFE AWARDS

Published: 05 July 2010

Congratulations to Katie Archibald (2T3) and Perry Stewart (1T3) who recently won prizes in the Learning for Life Awards, after a series of lessons in RME.

Katie won 1st prize in the Learning for Life Awards (Level 2) and Perry won 2nd prize (Level 1) so Knox Academy was well represented in the awards.

Some Background on the Programme

The Values Poster Awards is a rewarding learning activity for S1-S4 pupils.  It helps them to explore their character, ideals and values through a unique poster template using supporting resources.  It is an innovative, personalised learning opportunity that enables young people to identify and examine their core values and character qualities, helping them build a foundation for lifelong practical wisdom.

In Scotland, the...

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LESSONS FROM AUSCHWITZ

Published: 03 July 2010

Since 1999, over 10,000 pupils and teachers have taken part in the Holocaust Educational Trust's groundbreaking Lessons from Auschwitz Project.

Based on the premise that 'hearing is not like seeing', this four-part course explores the universal lessons of the Holocaust and its relevance for today. The LFA Project aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust for young people and to clearly highlight what can happen if prejudice and racism become acceptable.

Through the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, students and their teachers take part in two afternoon seminars and a one-day visit to the former Nazi extermination and concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in order to then pass on the...

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