Knox Academy

After another successful Activities Week, pupils have been writing about their experiences.  Their articles can be read below as part of a writing competition... winners in the S1 and S2/S3 categories will be announced in the next Knox News, due to be published on Friday 29 June 2012. Read more about ACTIVITIES WEEK 2012 REPORTS

After traveling for over 24 hours, both teams have arrived safely and are currently staying in Grenada, Nicaragua. They have spent today exploring the city, including the central park and cathedral. They have booked transport to their projects as well as confirming future accommodation.

The weather has been very hot and wet. They are dining at a Nicaraguan restaurant this evening.

L Woolley

  Read more about NICARAGUA AND HONDURAS - UPDATE 1

Knox Academy is pleased to announce the following new vacancy:

Applicants interested, in the position of Business Support Assistant, are invited to apply through myjobscotland, where further details can also be accessed. The closing date for applications for this post is Sunday 8 July 2012. Read more about RECRUITMENT: JUNE 2012 - NO. 2

Currently, Morrison Construction is working on a co-located primary school, incorporating Haddington Infant School and Nursery and St. Mary’s RC Primary School and Nursery.  Last week the Design and Technology Department worked with Morrison Construction to run a “School for the Future” project involving 14 pupils from S3 – S5.  The project involved the pupils working as a team, using the actual design brief given to Morrison Construction, to design their own primary school. Read more about 22 June 2012

Information on an event to be held at The Bridge Centre, Haddington, showcasing local talent to be held on Friday 22 June at 6.45 pm can be viewed here.

Young people from the Bridge Centre (Knox students past and present) have taken it upon themselves to organise and run this event under the watchful eye of Bridge Centre staff. Read more about SKLS OUT FOR SUMMER

Next week marks the beginning of National School Sport Week, and Knox Academy PE Department have planned a week of activities to tie in with the national event, joining schools from all over the UK in celebrating sport.

  Read more about SPORTS WEEK - IMPORTANT!

Details of a Summer Soccer Programme being run by Haddington Athletic can be found in the Community News section of the website. Read more about SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAMME

A booklet giving details about the operation of the Food Court for Session 2013-2014 and menu availability is now available here. Read more about FOOD COURT INFORMATION

The Scottish Media Academy's summer school is now taking bookings for July and August. The five day course covers radio, television, online and print, including journalism, production and presenting techniques. It is designed and delivered by qualified university academics and media professionals. Courses run from radio stations including Forth One in Edinburgh and Clyde 1 in Glasgow. Read more about SCOTTISH MEDIA ACADEMY

On Saturday, Mr Jappy, Mr Ferriman and Mr Blair travelled to the Czech Republic as part of our Comenius environment project. During the four day trip, they visited Ciezyn (Poland) and Cesky Tesin (Czech Republic) cities split during the Soviet era; Radhostem, including a museum of cultural history; Hukvaldy Castle and Stramberk, medieval hill towns in the Beskydy Mountains and the Woodland School of Ostrava. Read more about 15 June 2012