Please click to see the current vacancies for East Lothian Council.  Note not all are available for school leavers.

Pupil Leadership is a very important part of the Knox Academy Community. You can now find all the names of your Head Pupils, Pupil Council and Prefects as well as what there role is, in the new Pupil Leadership page. Please have look and take note of who your Head/Depute Head Pupils are and who your Pupil Council Representative is.

News and updates about Pupil Leadership can also be found in the page or at knox.is/pupilvoice

We are starting a new Games Club for S1/2/3 pupils this week. The Club will take place in M.11 (Bus Ed) on Monday and Thursday lunchtimes from 1.15 pm until 1.45 pm. There will be various games for pupils to play, from board games to card games, but no computer games. Come along and join the fun!

The YPI final will take place on Tuesday 8 February 2022. There are 5 teams in the final, one from each YPI class. Pupils from each of the winning teams should go to see Mr Flood in M.11 (Bus Ed) at the start of Period 4 on Friday 28 Jenuary 2022.

Calling for original art produced by LGBT young people for the Trans and Non-Binary Coming Out Guide - Submission deadline 7 February 2022.

LGBT Youth Scotland is looking for original artwork to be embedded in a new Coming Out Resource. They are looking for visual art, including illustrations, graphic design, collage, comic strips, and any other creative visuals that you are happy to share with the world. All applicants must be over 13 years old. 

For further details speak to Ms Fletcher or Miss Stobie.

LGBT+ ALLIES

The  Pupil Learning Team are meeting on Monday 24 January 2022 at Lunchtime (1.15pm in Mr Miller's classroom).

We really need your support in organising the faculty review pupil focus groups and also the transition work for next session.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible.

See you then! 
Mrs Falconer

RE-ADVERTISEMENT - Job still available!

Is your dream job working with horses? Groom/Yard Hand wanted for Belton Livery in Dunbar. Looking for an experienced horse rider wanting to learn about yard management. 35 hours per week including weekend work. Opportunity to study for qualifications and ride horses. Applicant criteria, aged 16-24 and live in East Lothian as position is funded by East Lothian Council's Young Person Guarantee. To apply, email beltonlivery@hotmail.com and tell us about your horse riding experience and your love of horses.

Any other info needed see Miss Reynolds (Art)

We'll be having a year group meeting, Wednesday 19 January 2022, Period 2 in the Assembly Hall. Please register with your teacher beforehand. This will just be a quick meeting to discuss the Leavers' Dance (Prom), hoodies and the yearbook among other things.

Please let any member of the Pupil Leadership Team know if you can't make it ASAP.
 

Netball Dress Update: dresses have now arrived - these will be handed out on Wednesday after training. 

Due to recurring damage - the emergency exit door in the PE changing room corridor can no longer be used at break and lunch times.  Please use the Rosehall exit door to go outside at these times instead.

Please also note a reminder of the following rules that have been in place for a while!  

• There is a one way system in the PE dept - use it please!
• You should only enter PE from the corridor opposite the social area - NOT from the Rosehall door area.
• You should only enter PE if you are timetabled to be in the department - this is NOT a short cut to science.  If you don't have PE - go through the Food Court please.

Girls Multi-Skills rugby will start back up again at Haddington Rugby Club - Meet at 4pm at the Rugby Club. 

No Rugby experiance required and the sessions will be non-contact.

This club is led by Colin Stuart (Haddington Rugby Development Officer) and Mr Mackay. 

Tuesday Dance Club will restart on Tuesday 18 January 2022

Girls Fitness will restart on Wednesday 19 January 2022

Thank you
Thomas Salkeld