SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

This Friday (25 June 2010) Knox Academy pupils enter the polling station to decide their School Council Representatives, House Captains and Head Boy and Head Girl, for session 2010-2011.

Knox Academy has been very busy this week with each candidate campaiging for votes.  Posters have been placed around the school and support badges issued to pupils.  It is all very exciting and cumulates in the School Council election throughout the day on Friday. Read more about SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

LITTLE AND LARGE: BIG WIN

On Wednesday 19 May, four pupils from Knox Academy each paired up with two Primary 6 pupils from Knox Academy’s cluster schools for the heat of the “Little and Large” cooking competition.

Contestants were required to make a pasta dish and a tasty Angel Delight crunch. The winners were Ben Nisbet from Knox, with Emily and Claire from Kings Meadow Primary School. They were then able to progress to the finals on Thursday 17 May where they faced teams from Ross High, Preston Lodge and Musselburgh Grammar. Read more about LITTLE AND LARGE: BIG WIN

VACANCY: TEACHER OF DRAMA

Knox Academy is pleased to announce that a vacancy has arisen for another enthusiastic member of staff to join us in our Drama Department.

This permanent post (Teacher of Drama) will commence from August 2010.

All East Lothian vacancies are now advertised on myjobscotland.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 June 2010.

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ABSENCES - PLEASE HELP

Thank you to all the parents/carers who contact Knox before the school day to inform us if their youngster is going to be absent.  Sometimes the telephone lines are very busy and your patience is appreciated.  We also appreciate the letters sent in with pupils when they return to school. Read more about ABSENCES - PLEASE HELP

AUBIGNY PARIS 2010

At 8 am on Sunday 9 May 2010, 31 pupils and 4 teachers, Mr Hutchinson, Mrs Elliott, Mrs Cochrane and Mr Johnstone left for Glasgow airport.  After a couple of hours of checking in and shopping, we were off.  For some it was their first time flying and for others the first time going abroad without parents.  We arrived in Charles de Gaulle about 4 pm local time and set off for a two hour bus journey to Haddington’s twin town, Aubigny.  When we arrived we were greeted by some of the local pupils and the deputy mayor.  Next day we were given a tour of the town and  school where we had lunch. Read more about AUBIGNY PARIS 2010

KASG: TEAS IN THE PARK

Your help is needed on Saturday 5 June 2010!  All proceeds go towards Knox Academy.

Last year we organised a Festival Café at the Neilson Park Fun Day which, thanks to your support, was a great success with the Community and in raising funds for the school.

We have been asked to organise catering at the Fun Day again this year and we will also be having a cake and candy stall.   We will again need your support to make this venture a success. Read more about KASG: TEAS IN THE PARK

NORTHERN ADVENTURE 2010

Our journey to Shetland began on Sunday 9 May at 10 am, when we set off from Knox by minibus bound for Aberdeen.  It took us about three to four hours to get to the ferry in Aberdeen.  The journey from Aberdeen to Lerwick, via Kirkwall in Orkney,  took us fourteen hours, but the ferry provided enough entertainment to satisfy everyone.  This included a cinema, a bar area, restaurants, an arcade and a deck that gets very windy! Read more about NORTHERN ADVENTURE 2010

ITALY 2010

51 pupils and 6 members of staff arrived safely back in Haddington at 5.15 pm on Saturday 15 May 2010 after a superb Activities Week excursion to Italy.

 

A few words from Lucy-Jade Tait and Maura Drew:

Italy has been one of the best experiences in our life, it will be a trip we will never forget.  It is a great place to go with plenty sightseeing (especially the San Siro in Milan) and the many great views.  Read more about ITALY 2010

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