Staffing
Teacher of Music (Part-Time - permanent)
Following interviews yesterday, Sandie Munro has been appointed to this position.
Teacher of Learning Support (1FTE)
This post closes on 14 June and interviews will take place on Monday 22 June..
ASN Auxiliary (27.5 hrs) – Meadowpark – 4 posts –closes on Sunday. Interviews will take place prior to the end of term.
School Improvement Plan 2026-27
Thank you to all parents/carers, pupils and staff for helping us devise our school improvement priorities for next session. We will also be discussing these at assemblies in August and we look forward to working with our school community to achieve these
School Handbook
This has now been updated for Session 2026-27 and can be accessed here.
Reading Schools Core Award
We are thrilled to announce that Knox is now officially a Reading School as we have now earned our Core Award. The Core award is given to schools in Scotland who show a real love for books and reading. Pupils and Staff have been working hard this year to achieve this award. Some of the fantastic work we undertook to achieve the award included creating book trailers, celebrating World Book Day, taking part in the Carnegies Book award, and attending the Edinburgh Book Festival. We are thrilled to be able to end the year with the award and, after a well-deserved break, are looking forward to starting work on our Silver award very soon.
Rights Respecting Schools (RRSA)
Our right of the week is Article 33 - Governments must protect children from taking, making or selling harmful drugs.
Events/Trips
We Will Rock You
A heartfelt thank you to all parents, carers, pupils, staff and members of our wider school community who came along to support our show. Your presence made the evening truly special.
The talent on display—from our performers on stage to our exceptional musicians—was nothing short of amazing. It was an unforgettable evening, and one I am sure will stay with us all for years to come.
Productions like this are only possible through teamwork. My sincere thanks go to everyone involved behind the scenes—our lighting and sound teams, our dedicated stage crew, our school office and janitors—whose hard work ensured everything ran seamlessly.
I would also like to recognise and thank all staff who have supported the many months of rehearsals, offering their time, energy and commitment throughout the year.
A very special thank you must go to the driving force behind the entire production, Ashleigh Breslin. Your passion, creativity and dedication have brought this show to life in the most incredible way. We are so fortunate to have you.
Thank you once again to everyone involved. We are already looking forward with excitement to the next production.
Stars Shine on S2 Adventure at Lennox Love
A lucky group of 30 S2 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable overnight camping experience as part of the Outdoor Education programme at the stunning Lennox Love estate.
The trip, aptly named A Night Under the Stars, saw pupils swap the classroom for the great outdoors as they took part in a range of exciting activities. The group set off on a scenic hike through the estate, taking in the beautiful countryside and developing their teamwork and resilience along the way.
As evening fell, pupils gathered around a campfire, where they enjoyed sharing stories, laughter, and time together in a relaxed setting. The clear night sky provided the perfect backdrop, with many pupils taking the opportunity to look up and appreciate the stars.
Staff involved praised the group for their enthusiasm, positive attitude, and willingness to embrace new challenges. The trip was described as a great success, giving pupils the chance to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and create lasting memories.
For those who attended, A Night Under the Stars was an experience they are unlikely to forget any time soon. A huge thank you to staff for leading the trip.
County Sports
Huge congratulations to all our young people (57 of them) who represented Knox Academy at the County Sports, at Meadowmill, on Tuesday of this week. Some sterling performances and we came 2nd overall – the race is on for a first place next year! Thanks to all the PE staff who have prepared them for the event and took them on the day.
Advanced Higher English
Some of our Advanced Higher English pupils have the pleasure of a visit from author Brian Conaghan, who will be leading a writing workshop for them.
S4/5/6 Healthfest at QMU
15 of our S4/5/6 pupils will attend the Healthfest at QMU on Wednesday 17 June. This is an exploratory Health Science Festival where pupils you are invited to discover more about the Careers and the courses within the School of Health Science. They will attend a mixture of workshops related to careers and get a tour of all the facilities. Some of the current QMU students will be on hand to answer any questions they may have and to give tours of the specialised facilities on the day.
Pupils’ Successes
Football
Congratulations to Ava Smith (S6) who has captained Hearts under 17s team this season and led them to to a league win and Next Gen Cup double. What a great achievement!
Willie Bauld Memorial League Cup
Congratulations to Cameron Shearer, who plays for Edinburgh South CIC, who was part of the football team who won the Willie Bauld Scottish Cup under 14s a week past Tuesday. They beat Musselburgh Windsor in the final.
Inspire Volunteer Awards
Congratulations to Hannah Fairbairn (new S6), seen below, receiving her award at the Inspire Volunteer award ceremony for the ‘Young Volunteer’ category. She was awarded this for her dedication and support at the youth clubs in Haddington.
Music News
Knox Music Department, and all at Knox Academy, would like to congratulate a trio of pianists who have all achieved outstanding results in their recent exams:
S3 Gregor Mitchell Grade 6 Piano Distinction
S4 Emily Westgarth Grade 7 Piano Distinction
S6 Iris Pathirana Grade 8 Distinction
General Information
For Parents and Carers
A Free Beauty Course for those interested in a career in Beauty. East Lothian Works, in partnership with Beauty by Francesca, is offering a free 10-week course leading to an NPA Make Up and Eye Treatments SCQF Level 5 qualification. Course details: • 17 Aug – 16 Nov (no October break week) • Mondays, 9:15am – 2:30pm • Tranent • Free (uniform & travel support included). You must be unemployed, living in East Lothian, and meet certain parent/low-income criteria. To apply or find out more: elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk 01620 827262
Summer Camps
The Autism FA Team United is a programme of The Autism FA, a charitable organisation registered in Scotland. We promote an environment where young people with Autism can play football and be part of a team, whilst adapting to the intense social and communicative demands they are likely to experience when involved in football. Join us in the Summer holidays at our sports camps for neurodivergent children and young people! (Haddington Monday 20 July – Thursday 23 – all abilities welcome). We have developed a person-centred player journey which provides opportunities for everyone. Whether starting out in the game, looking to be part of a team, wishing to play fun or progress to a more competitive environment. The pathway provides opportunities for everyone. We use the power of football as a learning platform to break down social barriers that young people with Neurodivergent conditions face when participating in football and being part in team environments. Contact: ben@teamunited.org
Dates for your diary:
18 June – Evening of Celebration (Awards Evening) – 6-7pm (S1/2) and S3-S6 – 7.30-8.45pm
26 June – End of term – school finishes at 12.15
12 August – Session 2026-27 begins – 8.28 am start
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
