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The timetable for the S4 Preliminary Examination Diet (2011) has now been published and can be viewed below or downloaded here.

Please pay particular attention to the "Important Notes to Pupils" on the second page of the document.

Good luck to all S4 pupils as they prepare for these examinations. Read more about S4 PRELIMS - NOV 2011

Knox Academy is pleased to announce the following vacancies both on a temporary basis until 29 June 2012.  These are maternity cover positions and as such the contracts may be extended up to December 2012 depending on the return of the postholders.

  Read more about RECRUITMENT - OCT 2011 - UPDATED

Last Friday was a very busy day, Higher Modern Studies pupils visited Musselburgh Grammar School to take part in a BBC Scotland Event debating issues related to their course. Also, during the morning, Ms Orr and Ms MacReady led a very successful trip into Haddington, where pupils in 1T3 surveyed shoppers at TESCO and ALDI about the recycling facilities in the town. This was part of the S1 ACE morning and staff and members of the public commented on how polite the pupils were, and how well they conducted themselves. Read more about 14 October 2011

Ben Nisbet, 5G1, volunteered at the Lammermuir festival held earlier this year. Here, he was a member of the youth team who dealt with front of house, assisting artists and selling programmes.

Ben was also part of the Young Critics Group. This meant that he would review vocal ensemble and Stile Antico, the reviews would then be assesed by the Scotsman newspaper arts editor and would feature on the Lammermuir Website. Artists at the festival included the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Classical Brit winner Alison Balsom.  Read more about LAMMERMUIR FESTIVAL

Knox Academy have named their 2011 Adistar Young Ambassadors, chosen from a large number of applicants by the PE department and Sports Coordinator Mr Lambert. Congratulations to Gabrielle Jackson (5G2) and Finlay Munro (4G1) who will work closely with Mr Lambert for the remainder of the year to promote sport and physical activity and increase participation at Knox Academy. Read more about KNOX NAME YOUNG AMBASSADORS

Knox Academy's U16 rugby team move into the 3rd round of the Scottish Plate competition after a great match against Loretto School in Musselburgh where they were accompanied by Haddington RFC Development Officer Scott Marnoch. Read more about KNOX U16 RUGBY TEAM PROGRESS IN PLATE

The most recent version of the Extra-Curricular Activities Timetable can now be viewed in the Extra-Curricular area of the website - click here. Read more about EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The latest edition of Knox News is now available for viewing and downloading on this website in the Publications section: Publications > Knox News.

If you require a paper copy and cannot access the website, please contact the school office on 01620 823387. Read more about KNOX NEWS - OCT 2011

Knox Academy's sporting stars have been extremely busy over the last weeks and months.

Badminton

Hannah Laing (6G1) and Megan Richardson (6G1) won the Scottish National Doubles Championship at U19 level for the 2nd year in a row last weekend in Glasgow. They won a close match 19-21, 21-19, 21-18. This was a great performance by the girls, as one of their opponents was a full-time professional. Congratulations! Read more about PUPIL SUCCESS

Several Knox Academy hockey players have been selected in East Lothian squads after attending trials at Meadowmill Sports Centre.

Girls Development Squad

Katie Archibald, Erin Craig, Ailish Kelly & Holly Taylor (U16), Claire Craig, Katie Irving, Rosie Kelly, Olivia Massie, Hannah Metcalfe, Katie Meikle, Robbie Murray & Charlie Riddell

Girls Potential Squad

Emily Baxter, Carla Jack, Eilidh McSporran & Naomi Rogers (U16) Read more about KNOX PUPILS SELECTED IN HOCKEY SQUADS