Haddington Twinning Association is hosting their annual quiz night of Friday 13 March 2020. All other relevant information can be found here.
General News
Published: 25 February 2020
HM Inspectors have now published their letter following the inspection of our school from 9 – 12 December 2019.
Full Inspection Details can be found on the Education Scotland website.
Published: 23 February 2020
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancy:
Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2020
All current and previous vacancies can be viewed within our Recruitment section of our website.
Published: 21 February 2020
Progress continues apace on our garden and all credit has to be given to the ELC men in Hi-Viz who have persevered through wind and rain. We had a delay in the holidays because of storms Ciara and Dennis but to see the ‘squircle’ taking shape in the centre has been gratifying and I am excited to be collaborating with community groups, Meadowpark parents and staff from across Knox Academy. Read more here...21.02.2020
Published: 20 February 2020
The £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment can be used for anything from a coat and shoes to books or days out. The application deadline is 29 February 2020, so don't miss out!
You can get Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods:
- if your child is the right age for a payment
- whether you're in work or not, as long as you're on certain payments or benefits
- as long as you're the parent of a child, or the main person looking after the child
If you can get more than one payment at the same time
You only need to fill in the Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods form once to apply for all the payments you can get now.
If you can get one payment now and another in the future, you'll need to fill in a new form each time you apply.
More information is available on the Scottish Government website.
Published: 17 February 2020
This is to let you all know that there will be a Paris Trip meeting on Thursday 19 March in T1.1 (Miss McBride's Room) at 5.30pm. If a parent or carer is unable to attend please ensure that someone will collect all essential information for you.
Please also ensure that a photocopy of your child's passport & EHIC card (still valid until the end of December 2020) are brought to the meeting. If you have no access to a photocopier or scanner/printer these documents can be photocopied at the meeting therefore please ensure they are brought along so this can be done ( If you son/daughter does not have a passport please ensure that the process of applying one is started ASAP).
Lastly, please be aware that the two final payment installments are fast approaching : 28 Feb & 22 March. Please can you ensure that these payment deadlines are adhered to as we are now in the process of paying important invoices.
Any issues with any of the above please contact Miss McBride or Miss Laudi ASAP.
Published: 07 February 2020
Work continues apace on our garden project, and having diggers and workmen on site is providing interest and opportunities for communication between staff and pupils. I have to laugh when I think that originally I thought all we had to do was lift a few paving tiles!
We are investigating opportunities for further collaboration with Haddington Community Kitchen and Knox Academy to develop the area for growing fruit and vegetables throughout the year. Unfortunately many school gardens fail because maintenance is required over the holiday periods and this can be prohibitive. However if we are able to find ways of extending the garden to the wider community then I am hopeful that our endeavours will be sustainable. Read more here...07.02.2020
Published: 07 February 2020
The expansion of Early Learning and Childcare to 1140 hours in August 2020 requires a significant workforce increase for the sector.
More than a job... its a profession and a passion.
Queen Margaret University - Musselburgh - Saturday 7 March 2020 - 10am-2pm
Published: 06 February 2020
A Haddington based apprentice opportunity for 16+ pupils.
Modern Apprenticeship | 1 Position available
Agricultural Service Engineer
Scot JCB LTD
What qualification or qualities are required?
- Minimum of
- NAT4 English and Maths
- Interest in machinery would be beneficial
- Practical mechanical experience beneficial
Further details available online
If you need help applying, come and speak to the Teachers in the Tech Dept. we are here to help !
Published: 05 February 2020
East Lothian Council have had a lot of queries from schools about pupils from China. Pupils (or staff) who have returned from China and who have no symptoms may attend school as usual.
However, full details can be read in the letters from NHS Lothian (3 February 2020) and another from NHS Lothian (27 January 2020)
