Knox Academy

Last week finished with a real treat for the S1 pupils, when cyclist Charline Joiner, (Commonwealth Silver Medalist) spoke to the year group at an assembly. FES (the facilities managers for the school) are support partners of Charline, who acts as an ambassador for the company by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for the pupils of schools associated with FES. Charline’s presentation followed her journey to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010 and subsequent medal success. Read more about 30 September 2011

East Lothian Council are changing the way we bank, meaning that Knox Academy will only have one bank account. 

Consequentially all cheques received (eg Activities Week) must now be made payable to East Lothian Council and not the Knox Academy GP Fund as was the case previously.

School Admin Team Read more about BANKING: CHEQUES

Although the Monday holiday made this week a short one, the hectic pace has continued. Read more about 23 September 2011

Please find below an outline of the S6/Staff Weekend (23-25 September)...

Friday 23 September 

LEAVE KNOX 1.30 pm (approx)

ARRIVE DALGUISE 3.30 pm (approx)

ORIENTATION 4 pm - 5 pm

DINNER 5 pm

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT  7 - 10.30 pm

Saturday 24 September

BREAKFAST 8 am

MORNING SESSION OF ACTIVITIES 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

LUNCH 1 -  2pm

AFTERNOON SESSION OF ACTIVITIES 2 - 5 pm

DINNER 5.30 pm

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT 7 - 10.30 pm

  Read more about DALGUISE ITINERARY 2011

We have some exciting news... our application has been successful and Knox Academy is the only school in Scotland taking part in the National Theatre of Scotland Exchange 2012 programme at the Macroberts Arts Centre, Stirling from the 2nd to the 7th July 2012. This is an amazing, fully funded, opportunity for our senior students to create a piece of theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland and be part of this week long festival. Read more about NTS EXCHANGE 2012

On Tuesday I attended a performance of ‘Frankenstein’, written and performed by one of the S4 Drama classes. This was a very impressive affair and much appreciated by the enthusiastic S1 audience. Well done to all involved. Read more about 16 September 2011

The Learning Support Department (part of the Communications Faculty) have added a wealth of resources to their departmental pages which can assist parents/carers in the support of their youngsters, as well as detailing the support offered in school.

The Department offer a variety of services to support pupils and teachers, including: Read more about LEARNING SUPPORT

Please remember that Monday 19 September 2011 is a school holiday.  We look forward to welcoming our pupils back on Tuesday at 8.44 am. Read more about MONDAY HOLIDAY

The next KASG meeting will be on Tuesday 20 September 2011 at 6.30 pm. 

All are very welcome.

Mrs Ball Read more about KASG MEETING

This Thursday, 15 September 2011, Knox Academy is holding a UCAS Information Evening in the Assembly Hall from 6.30 - 8 pm.

There will be presentations from Queen Margaret University, LEAPS, Careers Scotland (now Skills Development Scotland), Edinburgh University and the Scottish Awards Agency Scotland (finance).

The evening provides pupils and parents with valuable info and gives them a chance to ask questions of the various agencies.

K MacDonald Read more about UCAS EVENING