Knox Academy

To all parents of S4 pupils - the S4 Work Experience – deadline is fast approaching!

Friday 16 September is the last day that we will be accepting forms for pupils who are finding their own work placement for the Work Experience week, 21 – 25 November this year.

Pupils have been busy approaching employers and getting their Self Found Forms completed in plenty time so that all placements can be Health and Safety checked, but time is running out fast!

This is a plea to parents to discuss Work Experience with your S4 children and make plans together. Read more about S4 PUPILS - WORK EXPERIENCE

We have had a very exciting week at the school. On Monday, we received confirmation that Knox Academy has been awarded the British Council International School Award (an accreditation scheme for curriculum-based international work in schools). The scheme provides recognition for teachers and their schools working to instil a global dimension into the learning experience of pupils. Read more about 09 September 2011

Since it is six years since our last one, we plan to have a whole school photograph taken.

Weather permitting, this will take place on the back field on the morning of Wednesday 14 September.

Parents/Carers are encouraged to ensure that pupils are well turned out in dress code for that day.

Copies will be made available for purchase shortly afterwards.

Mr Young
Depute Head Teacher Read more about WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

On Wednesday 31 August 2011, Jodie, Ashleigh, Joshua, Mrs Little and I went to a football festival.  It was at hearts Training Ground in Edinburgh.  We saw some of the Hearts players and the Manager.

We played football games with other schools.  We did some training and practised penalty shots.

We all enjoyed the day, even though I got hit on the tummy with the ball.  We were tired but would like to go back.

By Daniel Smith Read more about FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

The UCAS presentation evening planned for the 7th of September has now been changed to Thursday 15th at 6.30 pm.

The evening will have presentations from various universities and agencies involved in student life, including info on student finance.

Pupils hoping to apply for university, and their parents are encouraged to attend.

K MacDonald Read more about UCAS EVENING - CHANGE OF DATE

Last Friday, there was a very successful open afternoon for ‘Tots and Teens’ – a new idea in Community Playgroups. This is a very exciting initiative that will involve S3 pupils working with the playgroup that will be housed in the Crèche Room. The playgroup starts on Tuesday 6 September and we look forward to welcoming the ‘Tots’ to Knox Academy. Read more about 02 September 2011

The Tots 'n Teens Nursery at Knox Academy had its official opening on Friday 26 August. 

The nursery has a dual function - to provide nursery placements for children aged 2-5 years and to introduce pupils at Knox Academy to the world of professional childcare.  Read more about TOTS 'N' TEENS

The school is off and running with the new term. On Tuesday morning, a group of 11 S2 pupils accompanied by the school Librarian, Mr Plain, attended an event at the Book Festival in Edinburgh. This was the ‘Best and Worse Times’ with Elizabeth Laird and Jason Wallace in the Scottish Power Studio. The authors discussed how their life experiences influenced their writing; both authors have lived outside the UK (Mr Wallace in Zimbabwe and Ms Laird in Iraq; Ethiopia; Turkey and Lebanon). Read more about 26 August 2011

Former pupil, Rory Turvill, developed an interest in sailing after an Activities Week trip in S3.  Rory has kindly provided his diary entries for his time with the Tall Ships 2011 for all to enjoy.  As Rory says, he hopes that other pupils "get the chance to participate in something similar in the future as it may change your life!" Read more about TALL SHIPS

You are invited to Knox Academy, Haddington on Friday 26 August at 12.30 pm when staff and pupils of the school join in the Tots and Teens Playgroup open afternoon.

NEW PLAYGROUP PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS Read more about TOTS AND TEENS PLAYGROUP LAUNCH