Meadowpark staff and pupils were able to have a whole school photograph taken, and I was incredibly proud of how most of our young people coped with a stranger organising them in rows, sitting without their trusted member of staff beside them, and encouraging them to face forwards and smile. Read more...Meadowpark Newsletter 27.04.18
General News
Published: 27 April 2018
The following letter clarifies arrangements for S4 pupils who are not on study leave during the 2018 SQA exam period and who are sitting 2 or fewer National 5 examinations.
Published: 24 April 2018
Schools in East Lothian have been offered an amazing opportunity to create maths calculations that will feature on flags at the Scottish Open in Gullane and seen by viewers all over the world!
Click here for the competition outline and details for entering.
Background
Numeracy and mathematics are core to education and skills development across all aspects of learning and teaching. The Making Maths Count report was published by the Scottish Government in September 2016 and sets out a range of recommendations that aim to raise awareness of, and confidence and attainment in, maths and promote its value and relevance to education, life and work. One of its key recommendations was to create positive initiatives and partnerships that promote maths in real-life, fun and relevant ways. You can access the report here.
Aberdeen Standard Investments, together with the Scottish Government, East Lothian Council, The European Tour and VisitScotland, have developed an initiative to help encourage greater enthusiasm for maths amongst the country’s children – by running a competition across East Lothian schools to print mathematical calculations that will feature on the 18 pin flags at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Men’s and Ladies Scottish Opens in July 2018.
Published: 23 April 2018
A reminder that a letter was issued to all S4-S6 pupils at the end of March detailing arrangements for study leave, SQA arrangements for examinations, and results following the examination diet in May 2018.
Published: 23 April 2018
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancies:
Closing Date: Sunday 6 May 2018
Published: 23 April 2018
The next Parent Council meeting is on Wednesday 25 April at 6.15 pm in the School Library. All parents and carers are very welcome to attend.
Published: 23 April 2018
Please see the activities week information page on this website for more information. This can be found in the School Info section.
Published: 20 April 2018
I was delighted to see the weather report that indicated that the return to school was likely to be a whole lot warmer than the weather we have all endured over the Easter break. And for young people with autism it has enabled us to throw open the doors, use the outside areas for Outdoor Learning, all of which assists with the somewhat painful process of transitioning from a comfortable home environment. To be honest the young people weren’t the only ones to benefit, as all staff have mentioned a certain tiredness from being back into a routine of early morning starts. Continue reading... Meadowpark Newsletter (Week 36).
Published: 17 April 2018
Tempest Photography will be coming into school on Thursday 26 April 2018 to take a whole school photograph. This photograph only takes place every 7 years to allow every year group to have the opportunity to be part of it.
These photographs are always a good keepsake, marking the years of secondary school. Information about how to purchase the photographs, if you should wish to do so, will be sent home in due course.
Pupils should be dressed smartly, in full school dress code for this event. Senior pupils should be in their blazers and ties. All pupils should be wearing a white shirt, tie and all black trousers or skirts and shoes.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Many thanks for your support.
Published: 17 April 2018
In conjunction with respectme, Scotland’s anti-bullying service parents and carers are invited to attend two forthcoming workshops being held across regional venues.
Online safety: This interactive and hands on workshop lasting two hours will explore a range of important issues related to navigating the ever changing online world safely. The event will focus on:
- How young people use technology- the risks/challenges
- Popular social media apps- the pros and cons
- Practical advice on parental controls, privacy and safety settings with an opportunity to explore your own social media settings
- Talking to your children about keeping safe online
Responding to Bullying: This 90 minute workshop is designed to:
- Increase your awareness of bullying behaviour
- The different ways you can respond if your child is being bullied, or is involved in the bullying of others.
- How you can work together with your school to provide effective support for children and young people.
These regional events will take place across the country with our local event being:
27 March 2018, Edinburgh City Centre:
- Online Safety – 10.00am- 12.00pm
- Responding to Bullying - 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Places are limited so places must be reserved by email.
Details of other dates/times across the country can be provided on request.
