Staffing
Our CDT post has now closed and we will be interviewing applicants over the next few weeks.
SQA Exam Leave
All S4, S5 and S6 parents/carers and S4-S6 pupils should have received a letter about this on Wednesday. The S4 letter can be read here. The S5/6 letter here.
Active Schools
Surfing, Wakeboarding & Sailing live to book 1st March from 6pm.
Scottish Apprenticeships Week: Monday 4 March – Friday 8 March 2024
Scottish Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships. It's a time when everyone can promote the benefits of work-based learning to people, employers and Scotland.
At Knox Academy, our My World of Work Ambassadors will be delivering a presentation on Apprenticeships to S3 and S4 pupils on Friday 8 March 2024.
Further information and links to events taking place during the week can be found at:
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 | Events across Scotland (apprenticeships.scot)
Please note the following events:
Daily, 4 to 8 March, online
These are inspirational talks from apprentices. Up to four 30-minute online sessions will run each day between 4 and 8 March, taking place at 9:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am and 1:45pm.
Understanding Scotland’s apprentices
Tuesday 5 March, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Microsoft Teams
This webinar will brings you new research from Skills Development Scotland. Hear insight from thousands of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprentices on their apprenticeship. You'll also find out what’s happened to those who have completed their apprenticeship. This ongoing work ensures that the apprentice voice remains at the heart of the system.
Apprenticeships from a Parent’s Point of View
06/03/2024
Online event, National
In this one hour online event for parents and carers, here parents explain why an apprenticeship has been life changing for their child, sharing how they have been supported to achieve and succeed on an apprenticeship. Find out about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships – where to get more information, the help provided while taking one and how to find one. There’ll be more examples of how young people have been supported through their apprenticeships. An apprentice employer will also share what they look for in a young person when recruiting and why apprenticeships are vital in developing individuals and their workforce.
Company: Skills Development Scotland and National Parent Forum of Scotland
Contact: Skills Development Scotland
Event time: 18:30
If you have any questions, please contact Mr Flood at the school.
Parents – Qualifications
Parents in East Lothian are you interested in gaining an SVQ2 Social Services Children and Young People (SCQF Level 6) qualification? Would you like to gain 6 months Paid Work Experience in an East Lothian Early Learning and Childcare setting?
Working in partnership with Edinburgh College and East Lothian Works, this nationally recognised qualification has been designed for those currently not working in an education setting.
Applications are now open and the course is due to start in April 2024. Please see the attached flyer with details of how to apply ahead of the closing date on Sunday 17.3.24.
We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any enquiries please email childhoodpractice@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
Dates for your diary:
12 March – S1 Parents’ Evening – 4.30-6.30pm (at Knox Academy)
20 March – Parent Council and AGM – 6.30 – 8pm (at Knox Academy)
29 March – 15 April – Easter holidays – all resume Tuesday 16 April 2024
19 April – S4/5/6/ Leavers’ Ceremony (pupils only)
Our school calendar is updated regularly and should be used to access all information throughout the year and allows you to plan ahead too.
Sue Cook
Parent Council
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