Activities Week

What is it?

This is a week in the Knox Academy calendar where the pupils in S1-S3 get the opportunity to participate in activities that perhaps a normal class environment may inhibit.  The activities on offer during the week can enhance a pupils education in many of the subjects they face on a day to day basis and for this reason we think it is very important that every pupil gets this experience.

Why do we do it?

One of the main aims of the week is to promote Citizenship, through being out of school in mixed groups, meeting a variety of people and undertaking both group and individual tasks.

The aim of Citizenship education is 'To work with parents, to teach pupils respect for self and one another and their interdependence with other members of their neighbourhood and society and to teach them the duties and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society'. (Scottish Government).

Although for S2 and S3 pupils residential trips are also on offer, this week is not a holiday!  In fact the majority of the trips are run for pupils following specific certificated courses.  The opportunities and activities we offer during this time are unlike anything your child will experience as part of a 'family break' and very often the pupils develop the social and confidence skills they will require in later life.

Does my child have to take part?

All pupils from S1-S3 are expected to take part as this is a normal school week and therefore part of your child's education.  However, it is also an opportunity to have fun and still learn with teachers in a more relaxed setting.  We do offer support for families who can not afford the full expense of this week - please contact Mrs Ingham (Head Teacher) in writing if this applies to you.

Activities Week 2013 - The Home Programme

Some examples of the activities that took place during Activities Week 2013 on one of the 'home programme' packages.

 

Timetable For Activities Week 2015

Date

S1 Pupils

S2/S3 Pupils
September 2014  

Information about Residential Trips and first deposit due to trip leaders.

(Trip leaders then arrange when further payments are due throughout the school year)
January 2015

Information about S1 package.

Parental Consent form and first payment due to Activities Week Coordinator

Replacement Parental Consent forms available here.

  
January 2015  

For pupils not going on residential trips - Information about S2 and S3 packages. Parental Consent form and first payment due to Activities Week Coordinator

 
March/April 2015   Full payment due all Residential Trips
May 2015 Full payment due for S1 package Full payment due for S2 and S3 packages.
                                                                              

Payment Procedures

Details of payment schedules and arrangements are provided in the documentation issued to pupils.  It is important to note that pupils must bring their Payment Card with all payments so that a receipt is provided.  Replacements, if necessary, can be obtained from the School Office.

Who do I contact for more information?

The school contact for Activities Week is Mr J. Taylor (Activities Week Coordinator).

When does Activities Week take place?

Activities Week 2015 will take place:

  • Monday 25 May 2015 - Friday 29 May 2015