General News

S2/S3 PACKAGE CHOICES
Published: 14 November 2011

S2/3 pupils who are not going on a residential trip during Activities Week were issued with their package choices booklet today (which can be viewed below). Pupils should make three choices and return the choice form to the School Office by Friday 18 November. There are several packages to choose from and some may not run due to low uptake. Once the forms are returned, pupils will be allocated to packages. Lists will be displayed in school and information will then be provided relating to payment etc.

The S2/S3 Package Choice Booklet and Choice Form can be viewed here.

ARMISTICE DAY
Published: 11 November 2011

To mark Armistice Day, Knox Academy will be holding a two minute silence at 11.11 am.

During this period the film below will be shown to provide a focus during the silence.

Images and testimonies from the Western Front will then be viewed with a BBC audio slideshow which can be listened to here.

 

For website email readers - to view the video click here

 

ECOLIFE 2011
Published: 10 November 2011

Following the success of last year’s event, Knox Academy is hosting the 2nd annual EcoLife event on Thursday 1 December 2011 from 7 - 9 pm.

Ecolife

EcoLife aims to make you aware of simple steps that can be taken to reduce your carbon footprint and increase awareness of local Eco Charities and Companies.

There will be stalls providing information, activities and items to purchase with live music and entertainment provided by pupils. Exhibitors and sellers include: Tagua Designs; Sue Ryder Care; The Bead Shop; Dunbar Community Bakery and the Scottish Seabird Centre. This is a great opportunity for some Eco-friendly Christmas shopping!

The highlight of the evening will be an Eco Fashion Show where pupils and teachers will model clothes from local charity shops!  We will also have an interactive ‘How Green Are you?’ quiz.

Entrance is free and refreshments will be on sale.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Biology Department, Knox Academy

 

 

FLORIDA DEPOSITS
Published: 10 November 2011

I am delighted to announce that following the notes of interest submitted last month it appears that we have sufficient interest to run the Entrepreneurial Sciences tour to Florida in October 2012.  As mentioned previously, the trip is a 7-night / 8-day adventure to Florida, with strong Science and Business Studies themes.

The trip itinerary has been planned by our tour operator Visions in Education, to give a once in a lifetime, special experience during which we can explore marine and ocean sciences, ecology, physics, technology, horticulture, space sciences, tourism, economics and native history.

Those who have expressed interest should now ensure that their initial deposit of £150 is returned by Friday 2 December.  A copy of the letter previously issued can be viewed here including the full proposed itinerary.

It is important to note that the school is no longer able to accept cheques made payable to the GP Fund.  All cheques (for all activities) must now be made payable to East Lothian Council.

C Slowther
PT Curriculum: Science (Acting)

BUSINESS QUESTION TIME
Published: 10 November 2011

Following the success of our inaugural event last session, Knox Academy Business Question Time will take place on Tuesday 22 November at 2 pm in the Main Hall.  This is part of the curriculum for senior Business Management classes. 

The panellists this year will be Caroline Brown, Jeffrey James Jewellers; Alistair Bryce, Economic Development Department; Huge Cope, Waterside Bistro; Mike Hoppe, Subway; Mike Lemmon, Mike’s Bikes; Erica Muirhead, Erica’s Florists. 

The event will be co-chaired by Linda Mitchell, Haddington Business Association and Conor Bowles, S6 pupil.

FOOD COURT MENU
Published: 09 November 2011

The latest Food Court Menu (including Meal Deal Offers) can be viewed within the School Information section of the website: School Info > Food Court Menu.

This menu will is available on a three-weekly cycle starting on 3 June 2024. Increased pricing will take effect from Wednesday 14 August 2024.

S3 PROGRESS REPORTS
Published: 09 November 2011

S3 Pupils will be receiving an Interim Report this week to indicate early progress on Standard Grade and Intermediate courses. 

J Young
Depute

WEBSITE EMAIL
Published: 08 November 2011

Apologies to readers of the website email update which has not been sending as smoothly as it should have in recent days. 

An update was sent at 8 am this morning covering recent news articles.  We would encourage readers of the email updates to visit the school website main news page to ensure that no articles have been missed.

Website Admin

RECRUITMENT - NOV 2011
Published: 04 November 2011

Knox Academy is pleased to announce the following vacancies both on a temporary basis until 29 June 2012. 

Applicants interested, in the position of Acting Principal Teacher (Curriculum): Health and Well-being, are invited to apply through myjobscotland, where further details can also be accessed.  This is a maternity cover position and as such the contract may be extended up to December 2012 depending on the return of the postholder.  The closing date for applications for this post is Sunday 6 November 2011.

Applicants interested, in the position of Teacher of Drama, are invited to apply through myjobscotland, where further details can also be accessed.  The closing date for applications for this post is Sunday 13 November 2011.

S1 ACTIVITIES WEEK LETTER: NOV 2011
Published: 03 November 2011

S1 pupils have been issued with information about Activities Week. This can be found on the S1 Activities Week page of the website.

The form should be returned by Monday 7 November

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