Knox Academy

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to start a career in childcare. We are a company committed to developing new talent and helping young people develop their skills in a positive and supportive environment. We have opportunities across our Nursery group and applicants can expect to experience a variety of environments and gain knowledge of different nursery settings.

Applicants should show a passion for working with children and a positive attitude towards hard work and determination. Read more about APPRENTICE NURSERY ASSISTANT

Minutes of the meeting of the Parent School Partnership, held on Wednesday 31 October 2012, are now available to view.  These are currently a draft version to be finally approved at the next meeting.

Further details of PSP activities and previous minutes can be accessed on this website: School Info > Parent School Partnership. Read more about PSP MINUTES: 31 OCTOBER 2012 (DRAFT)

So, yet another triumph at the Outdoor Education Challenge –this time by and intrepid bunch of S3 pupils!  The temperature last Friday was freezing and yet the pupils worked hard and as a team and it paid off – although I think that it probably took them until Monday to thaw out!  Thanks to Mr Wands and Mr Crawford for supervising. Read more about 9 November 2012

Tutor2U is a useful site which includes Business case studies, revision resources and news - worth a look! Read more about USEFUL WEBSITE: TUTOR2U

Following the continued success of our event last session, Knox Academy Business Question Time will take place on Wednesday 21 November at 2 pm in the Main Hall.  This is part of the curriculum for Higher and Advanced Higher Business Management classes.  Read more about BUSINESS QUESTION TIME: PRESS RELEASE

The updated Food Court Menu valid until April 2013 is now available. 

Prices and Meal Deals remain the same as previously. Read more about FOOD COURT MENU

S3 pupils this week have been issued with the following homework, due week commencing Monday 12 November 2012:

1) Identify 4 characteristics of an entrepreneur. (4 marks)

2) Describe the role of an entrepreneur. (1 mark) Read more about S3 BUSINESS: ENTREPRENEUR HOMEWORK

Information on January start courses being offered at Edinburgh College (Milton Road Campus) should be on the college website in the next couple of days.

They are:

• Entry to FE
• Intro to Care
• Fast Track to HNC Health, Exercise & Fitness
• Int2 Health Care
• Skills for Retail
• Intro to Hospitality

Apparently there will be more course details released soon. Courses at the Sighthill campus are already on the college website. No news on the Granton Campus courses yet. Read more about JANUARY COURSES

HELP US TO FIND OUT IF THIS IDEA WILL WORK!

For one weekend only on 24 and 25 November you can bring the whole family to a free show in a temporary Igloovision 360 degree cinemax. 

Every hour on the hour from 10 am until 5 pm you can see surround-sound films of the natural world and tell us what you think of our plans for a permanent building. 

Spend the day in Dunbar and see the harbours, playparks, leisure pool and much more. No on site parking. Dress for the weather! Read more about COASTLIFE CENTRE DUNBAR

The National Parent Forum of Scotland have produced a presentation entitled "Parents as Partners: Working Together to Deliver a Curriculum for Excellence".  This informative presentation can be viewed here. Read more about PARENTS AS PARTNERS