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.
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.
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.
The Knox Academy Spring Concert due to be held on Wednesday 25 March 2020 has been postponed.
FLIP (Family Led Information Point) is for parents and carers of children with additional support needs in East Lothian. It offers parents and carers the chance to meet up, share experiences and access information about services and support for children with additional support needs and their families. FLIP parents and carers also get a chance to share their views on how services for children with additional support needs could improve.
FLIP meets on a Wednesday morning at the MUSSELBURGH EAST COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE in Musselburgh from 10.00am to 11.30am
Dates for 2020 are:
Please email Lisa Shine or find FLIP East Lothian on Facebook for further information.
Esk class visited Dunbar Town House Museum this week as part of their IDL project on East Lothian and by all accounts had a memorable and worthwhile experience. Because we are able to use cameras given to us by Canon, pupils have been developing their skills as reporters and have taken most of the photos themselves. Pupils have been studying the history of East Lothian and the beginning of a series of trips was in Dunbar. Esk class have also investigated the local economy by considering employment through fishing and farming. Read more here, MM 13.03.2020
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancy:
Closing Date: Sunday 22 March 2020
All current and previous vacancies can be viewed within our Recruitment section of our website.
We are delighted to invite you to attend our S6 Leavers’ Ceremony at 11am, on Friday 24 April 2020.
Our ceremony will be led by our S6 Pupil Leadership and Senior Leadership Teams, and is an important day in the life of our S6 as they prepare to move on to University, College or Employment. This event allows us to come together to wish all of our S6 pupils the very best for their future and to thank you, as parents/carers, for your support of your young person throughout their journey at Knox Academy.
Full details of arrangements and a reply slip can be found in the letter from Mr Tait, S6 Year Head
The Brunton in Musselburgh is running a Musical Theatre Easter School in partnership with Tommie Travers. Following last year’s sell-out Fringe production of Oliver! there has been a real demand for similar experiences.
The Easter School is open to 8 - 16 year olds, and runs from Sunday 5 2020 - Thursday 9 April 2020, culminating in a Showcase Performance on the Thursday evening at The Brunton. The experience focuses on a variety of musical theatre songs which will be performed in the showcase. As the children learn these songs under the guidance of a professional team, they will develop vocal techniques, have the opportunity to learn dance routines and also take part in fun drama games which build confidence.
The cost to participate is £120, and tickets for the Showcase Performance will be £10 adult, £9 child, £34 family of 4.
Book your space now, or for more information please email The Brunton Easter School.
I am sure you will be aware of the current outbreak of coronavirus that has now resulted in positive cases having been identified in Scotland.
East Lothian Council is acting on national advice and keeping schools updated. A letter has been issued today for parents/carers covering the following points:
