WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY: CANON

‘Work Experience opportunity Customer Technician with Canon’

Canon UK Ltd

For over 50 years we have delivered pioneering imaging technologies to our customers .

Our customers benefit from consumer and professional imaging products including leading edge photographic equipment, printers, scanners and binoculars, as well as our advanced range of Digital Compact and SLR cameras. In addition, our Business Solutions offer a vast portfolio of print and document solutions for small and medium businesses, large corporations and governments. Read more about WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY: CANON

17 August 2012

I am delighted to see that the pupils have returned to school safe and sound after what, I hope was a relaxing, and, what I know was a damp, summer break.

We have welcomed some new staff members this session:

Mr Donaldson and Ms Thomson in Mathematics; Ms Blackhall and Mr Mackinnon in P.E.; Mr Forbes in Biology; Mr McSwan in Computing; Mrs Stuart in Art, Ms Mackinnon in Drama and Ms Stobie in Geography.  We wish them all the best and hope that they enjoy their time here at Knox Academy. Read more about 17 August 2012

ACCELERATED READER 2011/12

Fantastic success was achieved by S1 and 2 pupils using Accelerated Reader software.

During English classes pupils took 1,038 book quizzes. and read a staggering 45,728,963 words in the last school session.

19 S1 pupils passed their certification target with 12 S2 reach their target certificate.

The software which uses quizzes on pupils personal reading books, develops reading ability and allows pupils to track their own progress with personal reports. Read more about ACCELERATED READER 2011/12

HADDINGTON RUGBY CLUB VIDEO

After submitting their Knife Crime entry film to Panasonic earlier this year, the Knox KWN Team were in high demand to carry out additional projects.

Under their new title 'Knox Academy Film Productions', a KONY documentary video was produced and viewed as a virtual assembly during registration at the end of June. Read more about HADDINGTON RUGBY CLUB VIDEO

KNOX TEAM WIN BEST DOCUMENTARY AT PANASONIC GLOBAL KWN AWARDS

On Friday 10 August 2012, Knox Academy's KWN Team celebrated continued success at the Panasonic Global KWN Awards, held at The Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London.  The Team were presented with the Award for Best Documentary for their documentary on Knife Crime.

STOP PRESS: Reporting Scotland - 13 August 2012 - Knox KWN TV Debut - available until 6.30 pm Tuesday 14 August Read more about KNOX TEAM WIN BEST DOCUMENTARY AT PANASONIC GLOBAL KWN AWARDS

SCHOOL RESUMES: THURSDAY 16 AUGUST

A reminder to all pupils and parents/carers... we welcome new S1 pupils and those returning for the new session on Thursday 16 August at 8.44 am.

Should you have any youngsters attending primary school, they will resume on Wednesday 15 August. This situation also applies to the September Break, where secondary staff have an extra in-service day.

The extra in-service days have been allocated for Curriculum for Excellence developments. Read more about SCHOOL RESUMES: THURSDAY 16 AUGUST

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