ECOLIFE
The Biology Department are holding an event called Ecolife in the School Assembly Hall and Social Area on Thursday 4 November from 7 pm.
We just wanted to let you know a bit about it and to ask for a few wee favours! Read more about ECOLIFE
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
The English Department are very pleased to announce the winners of the International Literacy Day Competition 2010. Pupils were tasked with writing a short story on the subject of 'change'. 143 entries were received (all pupils in S1).
The Advanced HIgher English class were tasked with the difficult job of deciding the 3 winning entries.
The winning entries were: Read more about INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
S6 ART AND DESIGN
Pupils wishing to have their Higher and Intermediate art work returned from the SQA should bring £5.50 to the Art Department by Friday 24 September.
Cheques should be made payable to East Lothian Council.
AUTUMN HOLIDAY
A reminder to staff and pupils that the school is closed on Monday 20 September for the Autumn Holiday.
School resumes on Tuesday 21 September at 8.44 am. Read more about AUTUMN HOLIDAY
S2/S3 ACTIVITIES WEEK 2011
Activities Week Trip lists have now been published and are on display on the notice boards at the school front office.
Pupils must see their Trip Leader to get essential paperwork from them.
Deposits of £100 must be received to secure pupil places.
Questions concerning individual trips should be directed towards the Trip Leader in the first instance. This can be done via the School Office on 01620 823387 or by email. Read more about S2/S3 ACTIVITIES WEEK 2011
DRAMA OPPORTUNITIES
Some fantastic dramatical opportunities for pupils at Knox Academy:
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street!
Academy productions are proud to announce that after the sucess of the 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe' we will be returning in December with our new production of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' the play version.
Auditions will be held shortly - see posters around the school for further details.
S5/6 UCAS INFORMATION EVENING
We wish to invite you to an information evening which we have organised to give parents and pupils information on a range of topics relating to University and the UCAS process. The information evening will be held Wednesday 8 September at 7.30 pm at Knox Academy. Read more about S5/6 UCAS INFORMATION EVENING
S5/6 OPPORTUNITIES
Two fantastic opportunities available to senior pupils at Knox Academy ...
S5/6 Careers Convention:
Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart Campus on Tuesday 31 August and Wednesday 1 September. Knox Academy has been given the time slot of 9.30 am - 11 am on 31 August, but pupils can attend with parents/carers 4.30 pm - 6 pm on 31 August. Parental consent forms must be returned to Mrs Garwood by Friday 27 August. Cost £3.
NUMERACY BOOKLET LAUNCH
Shortly all S1 pupils will have a copy of the East Lothian Numeracy booklet. The booklet shows strategies for numeracy techniques/skills across learning. Read more about NUMERACY BOOKLET LAUNCH
NEW YORK 2011
Can all pupils please remember to fill out their VISA waiver application online, by early September 2010. The United States of America will soon start charging you to do this, so do it now to avoid being charged.
There are still several places still available on the exciting New York Trip for S5/S6 pupils, which departs in Feb 2011! If you are interested please see Mr Campbell asap. Read more about NEW YORK 2011
