General News

CAREERS ADVICE - INCLUDING DURING THE SCHOOL CLOSURE PERIOD
Published: 19 March 2020

If your young person is looking for career advice or support our Skills Development Scotland advisor Chris Trotter is able to support you even when the school is closed.

You can email Chris at Skills Development Scotland.

It is also worth using MyWorldofWork to guide your career options.

DRAMA LEARNERS - SPRING 2020
Published: 19 March 2020

All learners in Drama, S1-S6, are set assignment tasks for each period on the Google Classroom site they are a member of; work should be submitted using 'hand in' under the assignment task.

MEDICATION WITHIN THE SCHOOL MEDICAL OFFICE
Published: 18 March 2020

Any medication kept within school can be collected from the Medical Room by parents/carers from Thursday 19 March 2020.

We are aware that those on prescription drugs may not be able to access these as freely during this unprecedented time. 

Any non essential medications not collected will be stored until the school reopens.

EXPECTATION OF SCHOOL CLOSURE - END OF THE WEEK
Published: 18 March 2020

Following the Coronavirus outbreak, the First Minister has today announced that it is her expectation schools and nurseries in Scotland will close to pupils at the end of this week.

This will clearly be a very challenging time for all of us, and families will be concerned about the provision of education during the period ahead.

Full details of the current situation can be read in the letter issued this afternoon (18 March 2020) by Lesley Brown - Chief Operating Officer (Education)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND SQA JOINT STATEMENT - 18 MARCH 2020
Published: 18 March 2020

The Qualifications Contingency Group, have issued a statement regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the 2020 examination timetable, and wider qualifications certification.

Full details of this statement can be accessed on the SQA website.

HOME LEARNING IN CDT/TECH
Published: 17 March 2020

Updated Home learning materials for S1 to S2 here 

S6: LEAVERS' DANCE 2020
Published: 17 March 2020

Considering the current situation we have decided to put a hold on the plans for the Leavers' Dance 2020. We will make a final decision regarding the event following the Easter Break. Please do not pay any more money into the fund for the timing being.

We will be in touch with any updates as and when we are able to.

PREVOC - FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS - SCHOOL COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS - ALL SUSPENDED (16 MARCH 2020)
Published: 16 March 2020

The delivery of all Prevoc, Foundation Apprenticeship and School College Partnership courses is now suspended with immediate effect (this includes all East Lothian Works community based activities).

Further information will follow for affected pupils during the scheduled times of these activities.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - 16 MARCH 2020
Published: 16 March 2020

East Lothian Council is continuing to act on national advice with regards to Coronavirus.

Lesley Brown (Chief Operating Officer - Education) has today written a letter providing an update to parents/carers.

SPRING CONCERT 2020 - POSTPONED
Published: 16 March 2020

The Knox Academy Spring Concert due to be held on Wednesday 25 March 2020 has been postponed.

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