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In chapter 1 of Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson (and our Big Read!), we learn that the hero's father was a "dominie," that "no man more plausibly conducted school." 

"Dominie" is a Scots word for teacher (or sometimes, a student at university).  It was used a little in England, but was used widely in Scotland.  The word comes from the Latin "dominus" meaning "master."  There is an obvious link here with schoolmaster.  The Latin word could also mean "head of the household."  Other common words coming from this root are "dominant," "domineering,"etc. Read more about Dominie

By the end of this week, each of our S1 pupils will have been issued with a copy of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel Kidnapped. Reading this novel will be the main focus of their learning in English this half term.

Why not join us? We shall keep you up to date with our journey through the book, and what we are learning. This week - the first couple of chapters, and our hero's great expectations...

Look out for after school reading groups on Kidnapped over the next few weeks. It would be great to hear your views...

D Swinney Read more about LITERACY NEWS: THE BIG READ

On Thursday 10th of February a group of 30 S2 pupils and 6 S6 pupils took part in the East Lothian Outdoor Education Challenge. The challenge consisted of an orienteering course set up through the woods of John Muir Country Park. Gregor McMillan (6L) won the competition for the S6 team completing the whole course 22 minutes! Well done Gregor!

Sally Birrell came first out of the Knox pupils in the S2 challenge.



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Those who missed the Christmas Concert as a result of the bad weather in December will be pleased to know that they are now not only able to listen to the Christmas Concert online, but can watch the afternoon performance as well.

Apologies for the delay in getting the video online, this was a result of legal administrative issues which required to be resolved first.

To either listen or view the video please click here.

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Last weekend, Amie Cowan, Flora Betts and Rosalie Betts represented their dance company 21st Century at Her Majesty's theatre in London.

They perfomed in front of other dance companies and their parents.

Well done girls - a great achievement! Read more about DANCE SUCCESS!

Some pupils in 1/1 Maths have been busy researching and designing a new Wetsuit for Paratriathlete Jimmy Goddard as part of the STEM Challenges. All the hard work was concluded by Brénainn Woodsend (1L1), Chloe Craig (1L2), Olivia Christie (1L2), Jamie Duguid (1G1), Alexa Hay (1L1) and Jack Gidney (1G3) presenting their research to a panel of judges from various backgrounds in the field. Read more about STEM CHALLENGES

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A formal decision has now been made by East Lothian Council to close all schools on Friday 29 April 2011, the day of the Royal Wedding. Read more about ROYAL WEDDING

Stuart Mills (4T1) and Rory McGregor (4L3) walked from Haddington to Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February 2011 to raise money for the Mark Wright Project. 

The Mark Wright Project actively supports our ex-Service men and women, and their families in addressing the invisible wounds of war, and easing ex-Service men and women’s transition into civilian life.

Stuart and Rory completed the walk successfully in about 6 hours - a total of £420 has been raised. Read more about MARK WRIGHT PROJECT

Stuart Mills (4T1) and Rory McGregor (4L3) walked from Haddington to Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February 2011 to raise money for the Mark Wright Project. 

The Mark Wright Project actively supports our ex-Service men and women, and their families in addressing the invisible wounds of war, and easing ex-Service men and women’s transition into civilian life.

Stuart and Rory completed the walk successfully in about 6 hours - a total of £420 has been raised. Read more about HELP FOR MARK WRIGHT PROJECT