Knox Academy

St Andrew's Day will see Scottish Book Trust launch National Reading Hour during Scottish Book Week.

Between 11am and 12 noon you are encouraged to read for one hour. The aim is to get as many people participating in reading to illustrate the literary history of the nation. It also provides a relaxing start to the weekend or a dedicated time for reading notes and success guides for looming S5/6 Prelims.

To find out more please click here. Read more about NATIONAL READING HOUR

S1 Challenge 2012/13

Senior pupils are invited to attend an Archaeological Illustration Workshop at the John Gray Centre on Saturday 8 December 2012.

The workshop will take place between 10 am - 1 pm.

Tickets £5.

For further information contact Caroline Mathers (01620 820617) or Liz Jones (01620 827158). Read more about ARCHAELOGICAL ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP

In 2014, we all have an important decision to make: should we vote for Scotland to become independent? Read more about THE DEBATE: SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE

Pupils with Careers Interviews on Tuesday the 27th November are:

8.50 Nick Stewart S6

9.30 Louis Luke S5

11.05 Finlay Shearer S5

11.40 Taylor Demarco S5

Please arrive promptly for your interview. Interviews are held in the Library Office.

J. Jones Read more about CAREER INTERVIEWS TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012

It has been a week of new experience for many pupils this week – the majority of the S4 managed to get out on their weeks’ work experience and I have been hearing good things.  It is no mean feat to get 160 pupils out to placements and thanks must go to the Guidance staff, Mrs Weir, the employers and parents who helped organise self-found placements. Read more about 23 November 2012

During Activities Week pupils are given the opportunity to sail onboard a 70ft yacht with the Ocean Youth Trust.

In May 2012 pupils sailed on board James Cook visiting places such as Newcastle, Blyth and Holy Island whilst experiencing life at sea.

The video below has been put together by the Skipper of James Cook to celebrate the achievements of each young person that has sailed on her this season. If you look closely you will be able to spot some Knox pupils enjoying the experience.

S McPhee

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S1s and S2s achieve certificates

This month the following pupils have been presented with certificates for the fantastic progress they've made on the Accelerated Reader programme: Taylor Clark-King, Simon Duke, Anya Wylie and Brigid Hay. Emily Merritt has reached her target in two zones this month and received her Star certificate closely followed by her Classic reader certificate. Cian Woodsend is rocketing through Classic and received his level 4 certicate. He has to reach level 6 to get his Honour certificate. Read more about Accelerated Reader

Late Breaking rather Late Reporting News

Way back in September three intrepid Knox teams braved the scorching sun and the unforgiving blue sky to navigate around John Muir Park performing team building activities and problem solving challenges. Our teams were all proud of their achievement on the day with one celebrating last place, another third and the last placing first, winning the coveted Gold Hiking Boot. Well done everyone.

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On a crisp fall day three S3 teams from Knox Academy set out to compete with six other teams from Ross High and Preston Lodge.  They braved foul weather, exposed terrain and exposed legs (shorts in November! Read more about S3 OUTDOOR CHALLENGE