Last night, family and friends of Knox Academy joined together to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. It was a wonderful evening rich with laughter and full of community spirit. Here is Mrs Ingham's summary of the evening: Read more about BURNS SUPPER 2013
The group set up to spearhead the regeneration of Haddington Town Centre has announced a key stage in the project with the setting up a new Community Development Trust for the town.
HADDINGTON VISION GROUP SEEKS MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS FOR NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST Read more about HADDINGTON VISION GROUP ANNOUNCES KEY DEVELOPMENT
The long-promised snow finally appeared this week but didn’t cause as much disruption as we had feared. Unfortunately for those of you who live in Gifford and beyond, it wasn’t as easy as all that and I appreciate your help when we did have to send some youngsters home. Thanks must also go to the intrepid Prentice Bus driver who had to follow a snow plough to get some youngsters home! Luckily the S5/6 Prelims weren’t too badly affected and any youngster who has missed an exam either because of the weather or illness will get a chance to resit when they return to school. Read more about 25 January 2013
Dear Parents,
There have been a couple of incidents around the county where pupils have unthinkingly caused issues on buses that could have led to distracting the driver and/or causing damage. Could you please remind your youngster of the following points:
When travelling on buses: Read more about SCHOOL BUSES: CONDUCT
On Thursday 7 February, students from Edinburgh College’s BA (hons) Dance will be providing a dance workshop to a group of lucky S1/2 drama pupils. The company is offering a day of workshops/ classes based on pieces in their repertoire, taught with technique and creativity at the heart of each session, followed by a performance in the afternoon of “Taking Flight 2013”. Taking Flight is visiting venues, schools and colleges in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as New York City! Read more about TAKING FLIGHT DANCE WORKSHOP
NC Acting and Theatre Performance students present “The Pain of existence” on Wednesday 6th February 7pm in Drama Studio 1. Tickets are £2 available from Miss Brown or on the door. Seating is limited and due to the content is for ages 15+ only. As part of the mandatory unit Acting Skills (SCQF Level 6 F5KY 12) students must create and develop two contrasting characters from rehearsal to performance. Students have developed appropriate physical, vocal, emotional and intellectual characteristics in two dramatic scenes. Read more about NC ACTING & THEATRE PERFORMANCE
The School Handbook for Session 2013/2014 is now available to view and/or download on this website in the Publications section.
On Tuesday 29th January at 6pm, Miss Brown will be receiving the award of Professional Recognition in Creativity at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood. This is in recognition of her work with music, drama, musical theatre and dance over the last two years at Knox Academy. In addition to this, the entertainment for the evening will be provided by our very own elite vocal group "Venus". They will be performing a selection from their repertoire during the event. Read more about PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION IN CREATIVITY
The latest extra-curricular timetable (including revision classes on offer) is now available to view.
Sports activities are displayed in their own timetable here. Read more about EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (TIMETABLE UPDATE)
Knox Academy is pleased to announce the following new vacancies:
Applicants interested, in the following position(s) are invited to apply through myjobscotland, where further details can also be accessed. The closing date for applications is indicated below:
Closing Date: Sunday 3 February 2013 Read more about RECRUITMENT: JANUARY 2013
