February 2025

KNOX PTA - DIVERSITY EVENING 2025 RAFFLE
Published: 26 February 2025

Help us raise funds for Knox Academy and pupils by taking part in our Diversity Evening raffle with lots of fantastic local prizes. Tickets are £1 each, you can buy as many as you like and it would be great if you can pass the link to family and friends too.  The draw will take place just before the show starts and you will be contacted if you are a winner.  Thank you and good luck!

RAFFLE DRAW CLOSES 6 MARCH 2025 at 6.30 pm

Examples of Prizes:

  • £25 voucher for Wilder Luxury Florist, Haddington
  • £50 voucher for Ocean Vertical outdoor activities
  • 1 of 2 bottles of Waterside Restaurant Rose wine
  • 1 of 3 £20 vouchers for Café 24, Haddington
  • 2 Tickets to TTF concert at Glasgow Hydro
  • ArdMoor outdoor clothing voucher
  • Castle Park Golf Course – 4 ball
  • Clay Pigeon shoot for 2 at Winton Castle
  • Gibsons of Haddington – Silver Plated Bracket
  • La Trattoria – case of Procecco (Opening Soon in Tranent)
  • Stern Training – 1 Month Unlimited Fitness Classes
  • Voucher for Beech and Biorth – lovely Scandinavian homewares, Gifford

Donations:

Knox Academy Support Group, also called the PTA, is a Scottish registered charity (SC012068) and has one purpose to give back to the school and pupils.  The more funds that can be raised, the bigger the difference we can make.

If you are able to make a one off donation or regular donations to Knox Academy Support Group for the benefit of the school and pupils it would be so much appreciated.

ALL PUPILS: DIVERSITY EVENING WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING
Published: 24 February 2025

Want to try something new? Sign up to the Knox Academy Diversity Evening Workshops on Thursday 6 March 2025! These free workshops give you the chance to learn a new skill, get creative, or just have fun. Spaces are limited and will fill up fast, so book now!

These workshops are open to anyone in our school community - pupils, staff, parents/carers, and anyone else who is planning on attending Knox Academy's Diversity Evening!

Workshop Options Include:

  • Create Your Own Logo – Design a logo and learn about branding.
  • Beginners Meditation – Relax and learn mindfulness techniques.
  • Pasta Making – Make fresh pasta from scratch.
  • Samba Drumming – Play high-energy Brazilian rhythms.
  • Ceilidh Dancing – Get moving with traditional Scottish dances.
  • Upcycle a Tote Bag – Turn an old t-shirt into a cool bag.
  • Lifestyle Medicine & the 6 Pillars – Learn how small changes improve your health.
  • The Art of Origami – Master the skill of paper folding.
  • Growing Sustainable Veg in Small Spaces – Learn how to grow your own food.
  • Fix Clothes with Felt – Repair woolen clothes with cool felt patches.
  • Zumba – Dance, sweat, and have fun!
  • Chinese Calligraphy – Try out beautiful traditional brush writing.

Workshop Details:

  • Time Slots: 5:00-5:45pm & 6:00-6:45pm (Samba Drumming runs at 6:00-6:45pm & 7:00-7:45pm)
  • Booking: Sign up here
  • Tickets: You’ll get a ticket by email—show it on the night for entry.
  • Bringing Friends/Family? Each person needs a ticket. You can add them to your booking or they can book separately.
  • Workshops are listed in time order on the booking form, so scroll down to see later sessions and check your selected time before booking!

Don’t miss out—get involved, try something different, and have fun!

ALL PUPILS: DIVERSITY 2025 TICKETS!
Published: 24 February 2025

Tickets for Knox Academy's Diversity Evening concert are now on sale.

You can purchase them in the office every day at lunch time.

Come and support a wonderful evening that celebrates diversity within our community.

A fantastic array of performances is in store!

Tickets are cash only. 

Thursday, 6 March 2025 - 7pm-9.30pm

Adults = £5

Students/Concession = £3

FREE SEWING CLASSES FOR ALL KNOX STUDENTS - FEBRUARY 2025
Published: 17 February 2025

Fixing for a Future

Want to learn how to sew? How to mend and make your own clothes, hats, bags, cushions? How to transform old clothes into new, creating your own fabulous, ethical fashion? You name it, we can help you make it!

Fixing for a Future is offering all pupils the opportunity to get involved in free sewing classes! (All equipment provided!)

 7 X 2 hour weekly sessions after school.

Starting Thursday 20th February, 3.45-5.45pm @ Knox Academy in Ms Stobie's Room

Please contact Rosie Harrison at fixingforafuture@gmail.com. If you are already attending these and you wish to continue please let Ms Cook know. If you are joining these classes for the first time please collect a consent form from Ms Cook. Thanks

SCAMS AND FAKE NEWS - FEBRUARY 2025
Published: 06 February 2025

The National College have produced a document with information for parents and educators on scams and fake news.

ALL PUPILS: BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE CHOICE 2025 - FURTHER INFORMATION
Published: 03 February 2025

Are you making your Course Choices for next year and still not sure what to choose?  There is a wealth of information on the Course Choice pages of our school website.  However you may also find the following documents useful  to give some extra insight into Business Education courses.