MIIXER cic have reopened their retail outlet on a permanent basis on Musselburgh High Street (used to be Store 21).  This is a third sector initiative that works in partnership with Waste Services. On the last Sunday of each month kids clothes will be free.

Each family can take up to 2 kg of children’s clothes (including shoes) which must be checked out at the counter so that they can record weights. MIIXER cic will be trialling this initiative for the first three months to ascertain demand. If they cannot supply to meet demand from current donations they may have to work towards a referral system/expansion of the donation bank network or a combination of both.

This is a fantastic opportunity to tackle deprivation.  School uniforms and wellies are free every day and anyone requiring a suit for interview will also be assisted in the same way. 

On Thursday 25 April 2019 at 6:30pm in T.4 (CDT), there will be a parents meeting for all students attending the S3 Activities Week trip to Paris. It is important that parents attend this meeting as we provide important information about the trip itinerary, times for drop off and pick up, and what to pack. It is also essential that students hand in their passports and EHIC cards at this meeting. If you have any questions, please see Miss McBride.

Families, living in East Lothian, are invited to join the Venturing Out Team (in partnership with East Lothian Council) for a day of water and land based activities. This marks the launch of Venturing Out’s 2019 ASN Adventurous Activities Provision.

The event is open to East Lothian families whose children have an additional support need that prevents access to mainstream activity.

Musselburgh Lagoons 11am to 1.30pm or 2pm to 4pm

The aims of this programme are as follows:

• Enable access to adventurous activities by removing barriers to participation 
• Engage, inspire and empower children and families through developing relationships, widening their view on what is possible and building confidence and competence 
• Providing a socially inclusive setting, whereby children can mix with peers, siblings and adults
• Opportunities to raise self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience through facing challenges and new experiences in a variety of settings
• Create an environment where families can connect, share experiences and build networks

To book a place, visit the Venturing Out website or contact Claire by email.

Please vote for us to support Knox Academy's Activities Week!

Voting will take place in-store between Wednesday 1 May 2019 and Sunday 30 June 2019.

As I am sure many of you know, Knox Academy's Activities Week provides pupils with access to a whole range of different extra-curricular activities. The aim of the week is to allow pupils in S1-S3 to gain important skills that than in turn allow them to become a successful, valuable and responsible member of their community. Experiences in the past have included a huge variety of different activities such as cooking, mindfulness, mountain biking, sailing, build a band, cultural excursions and arts/crafts. Pupils are able to gain life skills, independence, resilience, accountability, all while having fun.

I cannot put it into words the difference these experiences make to our pupils, the only issue is that for some of them it is no longer an option to take part due to financial restrictions, however, thanks to various funding opportunities Knox Academy is breaking down this barrier!