Staffing
Live posts for Modern Languages (full time, permanent);
PT Equity (permanent)- within school – will go live mid-May
PE post – interviews will take place on 12/13 May 2026.
Our School Show
I am headlining this near the top of my update this week so you can all save the date.
'We Will Rock You' - our school show, will take place for three nights - June 3rd, 4th & 5th. Tickets go on sale from May 18th. Come along to see a fantastic performance of all Queen hits!'
Qualifications Scotland Exams
The exams seem to being going well (according to pupils I have spoken to) and pupils’ attendance at these has been high.
Exam Results
Pupils will get their results by post on Tuesday 4 August.
They can also get their results by text, email or both if they sign up to My Qualifications Scotland.
Chromebooks
Reminder – all young people leaving school this year must return their Chromebook, fully operational, with the charger, to Miss Patterson. These will then be passed on to other pupils.
Achievement Ties
Since 2019 Knox Academy has recognised achievement in school based extra-curricular and non-school based wider achievements through the award of Achievement Ties. The Achievement Ties committee meets twice yearly to discuss nominations and allocation of Achievement Ties. There are two categories of Achievement Tie that can be awarded 'half colours' and 'full colours'. Please note that both staff and pupils can nominate individual pupils for the awards. For information on eligibility for the awards please see the Achievement Ties document.
Nominations are now open and can be completed here. The deadline for nominations for this academic year will be Friday 9th May 2025. Any applications received after this date will role on to the next meeting of the committee (December 2025).
If you are willing to join the pupil committee who help make judgments on awards please come and speak with Mr Clark.
Rights Respecting Schools (RRSA)
Our Article of focus this week is Article 28 - the Right to an Education
Every child has the right to an education. Primary education should be free. Secondary and Higher education should be available to every child. Children should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level possible. Discipline in schools should respect children's rights and never use violence.
Deaf Awareness
This week's sign is 'what?’ Perfect for home or for school! Did you know that deafness is a spectrum? A person can have a mild, moderate, severe or profound hearing loss!
Events/Trips
S3 Trip to the Edinburgh Central Mosque -
S3 DofE practice trip - overnight
Pupils’ Successes
Please do contact admin@knox.elcschool.org.uk to tell us about your young people’s successes so we can share these with our school community.
Rugby
Congratulations to Andrew Millar and Hamish Mainstone who played in the National Shield Final, as part of the Haddington Rugby team, at Murrayfield last Saturday, It was a very close final and unfortunately the team lost by a narrow margin. Great game though!
General Information
Reminder of the PTA Meeting - Tuesday 5th May Knox Academy Library (see last week’s HT’s update for details).
Dates for your diary:
4 May – May Day holiday (school is closed)
5-8 May – S1-S3 activities week (including S3 PGL trip)
11 -15 May – S3 Work Experience
18 May – Pupils’ holiday and staff in-service day (note those doing their Qualifications Scotland exams this day must attend for these)
19 May – Parent Council, 6.30-8pm, School Library (all welcome)
28 May – S6 Prom
30 May – BGE (S3) Graduation Ceremony
1 June - New Timetable starts
3 -5 June – School Show
9 June – P7 Information Evening
18 June – Evening of Celebration (Awards Evening)
Our school calendar is updated regularly and should be used to access all information throughout the year and allows you to plan ahead too.
Sue Cook
