The Prelim Examination Timetable, running from 25 November 2021 – 10 December 2021, is now available. Details of exact locations and rooming for individual classes and pupils will be issued by teachers closer to the date of the examination. Any concerns or questions should be directed to the appropriate Pupil Support Leader.
General News
Published: 05 November 2021
On the 18 August 2021 the Cabinet Minister for Education, Shirley-Anne Somerville, announced that the plan is to go ahead with an examination diet, for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher in Session 2021-22. This decision around this will continue to be monitored as we progress through the academic year.
A planned diet of prelims for National 5/Higher/Advanced Higher will take place from Thursday 25 November 2021 until Friday 10 December 2021. The prelim timetable will be shared with pupils next week. Further advice and expectations can be found in the letter from our Head Teacher on Friday 5 November 2021.
Published: 04 November 2021
Robotics Club will (finally!) get underway. Our first meeting will be Tuesday 9 November 2021 during lunch in M1.14.
We'll be joined by a STEM Ambassador, Stuart, who works at 4J Studios.
4J Studios is a video game development studio with offices in East Linton and Dundee and is best known for developing Minecraft.
All welcome!
Mr Blair
Published: 01 November 2021
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have created a video to share with you to ensure safe celebrations on Bonfire Night this year.
Website Email Readers - please visit the website directly to view this video.
Published: 25 October 2021
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancy:
Closing Date: Sunday 7 November 2021
All current and previous vacancies can be viewed within our Recruitment section of our website.
Published: 25 October 2021
There will be a WEBINAR session for parents/carers on the reform of The Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland on Wednesday 27 October 2021 at 6.30 pm.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced on 22 June 2021 the intention to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and remove the function of school inspection from Education Scotland. Professor Ken Muir, University of the West of Scotland, has been appointed to act as an independent advisor to the Scottish Government to consider and advise on the implementation of these changes and consider all functions currently delivered by both the SQA and Education Scotland.
Professor Muir wants to hear the views and ideas from all those with an interest in Scottish Education. This webinar is an opportunity specifically for parents and carers with children and young people in education, to hear first-hand about this reform work, to express views and ideas about the kind of education system we want to see in Scotland for the future and to ask questions of Professor Muir.
The virtual webinar session will take place on Wednesday 27 October 2021 from 6 30 pm till 8 pm.
The event will be held via Microsoft Teams Live and the link to join will be sent the day before to the email address used by participants to register. Please register your interest in attending via EventBrite.
Published: 21 October 2021
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancy:
Closing Date: Sunday 31 October 2021
All current and previous vacancies can be viewed within our Recruitment section of our website.
Published: 08 October 2021
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancy:
Closing Date: Sunday 24 October 2021
All current and previous vacancies can be viewed within our Recruitment section of our website.
Published: 07 October 2021
I am writing to provide some additional updates on the current information we have from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in relation to the plans for National Qualifications for this academic year.
Following the decision by Scottish Government Ministers that exams should go ahead in 2022 if it is safe to do so, East Lothian schools are planning their approaches to supporting young people through their learning in their chosen national qualification courses, and the approaches that will be used to assess their own progress as we near the planned exam diet beginning in April 2022. Full details available in letter issued 7 October 2021, from Nicola McDowell, Head of Education.
Published: 05 October 2021
There will be a short meeting during interval today (Tuesday 5 October 2021) to discuss plans for the robotics club. The meeting will take place in Mr Blair's classroom.
New members always welcome!
If you cannot attend please find Mr Blair to get an update!
