Staffing
Senior Business Support Assistant - Hilary Betts is our preferred candidate for this post.
Adverts out for a Pupil Support Worker (permanent) and also Pupil Support Assistant (Meadowpark)
Coursing
A reminder that all coursing information, for parents/carers and pupils can be accessed
via the green ‘Course Choice’ button on the front page of the school website.
Parents’ Evening S3
It was great to see so many parents/carers and young people along to our parents’ evening last Thursday. I hope you found the feedback from teachers useful in terms of your young person’s next steps and also their course choices for next session.
If you were unable to make this evening for any reason, please do contact the House Team so we can get some feedback for you on your young person’s performance.
PTA – Help Needed
The PTA is looking for volunteers to support the Tuck Shop and Cloakroom at the S4–S6 Valentine’s Disco on Thursday, 12th February. The event runs from 7pm to 9pm.
If you’re available and would like to help, please email the PTA at kasupportgroup@ka-net.org.uk
Pupils’ Successes
Knox Academy X-Country Championships
Our Knox X- Country Champs were held last week, and although a bit chilly, 125 pupils managed to dodge the rain! All competitors were fantastic and really respectful of each other as they ran ‘The River Route’. Every competitor got a House token for participating and there was a super atmosphere. Racing was very competitive with a good few races finished with a contested sprint.
Individual Champions at each level were:
S1 Max Rutherford Marielle Neilson
S2 Lucas Hardie Branna Kenny
S3 Jack Fraser Emily Westgarth
Seniors 4/5/6 -Freddy Fendick Aifric Fisher
Alongside the race we have been collecting house points, twice a week, rewarding effort over the Cross country block since the start of term and keeping a count on our notice boards outside the PE base.
The results of those and additions for the race day entries are as follows:
Garelton 1st - 484 Lammerlaw 2nd - 392 Traprain 3rd 338
(By Mrs McSherry, PE)
Probus Club
We received lovely email from the Probus Club thanking some of our young people (Goats Toes) who went along to play the music at their Scottish Event. They said they were very polite and great musicians too!
Events/Trips:
S6 Burns Supper – Thursday 5 February – 6.30-8.30pm (Assembly Hall)
Valentine’s Disco – Thursday 12 February – 7-9pm
General Info/Community
Lammermuir Larder
Lammermuir Larder Community Shop was opened last summer to support individuals and families on low incomes needing a little help with their weekly grocery shop. The Shop covers the Haddington and Lammermuir district including: Haddington, Gifford, Garvald, Athelstaneford, Morham, E&W Saltoun, Samuelston, and Humbie. More information can be found below:
Dates for your diary:
10 February – S1 Parents’ Evening – 4.30 -6.30pm
16-23 February – holiday for pupils (staff 16-20 February with 23 February in-service day)
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
