Pupil Post

This is the place to view all letters and other documents sent home via 'pupil post'.

Letters in the Last Month

ALL PUPILS: FAMILIES TOGETHER NEURODIVERSITY SUPPORT

Published: Tue 5 May 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for Families/Parents/Carers to pop into one of the Neurodiversity Drop Ins with Salveson Mindroom and Families Together East Lothian.

 

The Drop Ins offer friendly supportive advice and information for diagnosed or suspected Neurodiversity; including Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD.

 

Please click on the following links for more information:

Dunbar Drop In

Tranent Drop In 

LEAVERS 2026: CHROMEBOOK RETURN

Published: Tue 21 Apr 2026

Please see this letter for any student leaving Knox in May 2026. 

Archive Letters

SCHOOLS - PHASED REOPENING
Published: Fri 22 May 2020

Following the announcement by the First Minister yesterday about the phased reopening of schools, we know that you will have lots of questions about when and how our children and young people will return to schools across East Lothian.

Full details of the current situation can be read in the letter issued this afternoon (22 May 2020) by Lesley Brown - Chief Operating Officer (Education)

SCHOOL UNIFORM - SESSION 2021/2022
Published: Wed 13 May 2020

As the new session approaches it is important to remind everyone about our expectations in relation to school uniform. Knox Academy is very proud of its tradition of school uniform and the wearing of it helps promote the sense of community within the school, our wider community and create that feeling of ‘belonging’. Alongside ‘Respect’ and ‘Ambition’, ‘Community’ is one of our school values and it is hoped our young people wear the Knox Academy uniform with pride.

Full details can be found in our School Uniform Letter issued in June 2021.

SQA - ARRANGEMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION - AUGUST 2020
Published: Mon 30 Mar 2020

As you will be aware, the Depute First Minister has announced that this year’s SQA exams will not now go ahead. Firstly, and most importantly, please do not worry – we want the best for all of our pupils. We will do everything we can to ensure no Senior Phase pupil is disadvantaged, and the Scottish Government, and the SQA will be working with us on this. We understand that this is an uncertain time for everyone but we will keep you up-to-date with any new information as soon as we have it.

You can read the latest updates from the SQA on their website.

This letter (PDF) provides pupils and their families with an SQA update, and answers some of the more common questions we have had:

  • Will pupils’ achievements this year be recognised?
  • What happens if a pupil did not complete the coursework for a subject?
  • Can a pupil still complete and submit coursework to the SQA online with their teacher?
  • Why should a pupil continue to complete online tasks set by a teacher when the school cannot submit any work to the SQA for marking?
  • Will I receive certification for achievements this year?
  • How do teachers decide on an estimate grade?
  • A pupil has produced work at home – can that contribute to the estimate grade?
  • Does a disappointing prelim grade automatically mean a poor estimate grade?
  • Can a teacher tell a pupil what grade they are going to get in a subject?
  • Can a pupil find out what their final grade will be before 4 August?
  • Other commonly asked questions

MANAGING THROUGH THIS TIME OF SCHOOL CLOSURE - SOME USEFUL INFORMATION
Published: Tue 24 Mar 2020

The Educational Psychology Service have produced a couple of documents to help manage during this time of school closure.

For Parents/Carers:
Your child will learn from your response to the current situation. Seeing you stay calm and resilient will be crucial to help them cope with the circumstances. It is helpful to maintain structure and routine for your child or children whilst schools are closed.
15 Tips for Parents/Carers

For Young People:
This is a strange time for everyone. We need to make sure we are avoiding physical contact and washing our hands to keep ourselves and others safe from a virus called COVID-19. This means school buildings have closed.
Tips for Young People