Screening in European Cinema Club over the next few Monday lunch times in Miss Fletcher's Room T1.1 is the French film 'April and the Extraordinary World' (2015).

It is an animated adventure film with rating PG. Here is the synopsis:

In 1941, the world is radically different from the one we know from history books. Geopolitics has developed strangely: Napoleon V rules France and, for the last 70 years, scholars have been mysteriously disappearing, depriving mankind of their inventions. Without radio, television, electricity, aviation, and the combustion engine, the world is mired in outdated technology, dozing in the previous century's knowhow dominated by coal and steam. In this bizarre universe, Avril, a teenage girl, Darwin, her talking cat, Pops, her grandfather, and Julius, a young scoundrel and police informer, go off in search of Avril's parents, two of the missing scientists. The quartet will face many dangers and mysteries in this strange new Rigged World.

There will be a meeting of the Senior Football team in the Food Court Classroom at the start of morning interval on Thursday 24 February 2022. Full attendance please.

There are currently 30 pupils that have joined the BGE STEM Google Classroom for this event.  However, there are only 26 of you that have completed the sign-up form that is contained with the Google Classroom.  Please check that you have completed the sign-up form.  Also, Edinburgh College said they are happy for a few more to take part.  If you still want to take part but have not yet signed up then please see Mr Taylor in room T1.10 , email him at his edubuzz account or look for his email that was sent out on 3 February 2022.  Please sign up by this Thursday (24/2/22).  More information will come out soon.  Keep checking your email.

This week Knox Academy are celebrating LGBT History month. We will be learning about and celebrating different LGBT figures in history. If you would like to learn more about influential LGBT+ figures click here. 

This Friday is purple Friday (25th) and pupils are encouraged to wear purple or anything else that is colourful to celebrate LGBT History month.

We will also be encouraging pupils to pledge, 'I actively encourage and promise to support any of my peers who identify as LGBT+ at Knox Academy’ and sign the flag this week.

Each year group has an allocated time this week to do this:

• Tuesday 22nd - assembly hall - 13:15 - S1
• Tuesday 22nd - assembly hall - 13:30 - S2
• Wednesday 23rd - assembly hall - 13:15 - S3
• Wednesday 23rd - assembly hall - 13:30 - S4
• Thursday 24th - assembly hall - from 13:15 - S5 and S6

Thanks,

LGBT+ Allies group

Scottish Rural College information about NPA and Certificate Courses for September 2022 Entry 

• NPA : Horticulture
• NPA : Investigation of Modern Agriculture
• SRUC Cert : The Principles of Animal Care
• SRUC Cert : Veterinary Terminology

See Mr Flood if you require more information.

Aegon Asset Management have Traineeship opportunites in the following areas:

• Investments
• Comms/Digital Marketing
• Client Servicing

See Mr Flood for more information.

The latest vacancies are now available.

• East Lothian Works 
• East Lothian Council

Speak to Mr Flood for more information. 

All pupils should have received a link to a survey on the inclusion of and supporting of LGBTQI+ pupils. This has been sent to edubuzz emails. It would be great if everyone could take the time to give us their opinions/experience so that we can continue to improve in this area as a school. Thanks!

Ms. Fletcher & Ms. Stobie

Well done to all S5 pupils who took part in the final of the YPI (Youth Philanthropy Initiative) yesterday. The quality of the presentations was very high. Congratulations to the winning team Olivia Dale, Kirsty Dee and Ellen Davidson who won £3,000 for their chosen charity Muirfield Riding Therapy.

If you are interested in taking part in one of the Tower Building STEM events in Science at the start of March 2022 please make sure you sign up through the BGE STEM Google Classroom.  Full details about the event and how to sign up were emailed out to all S1 and S2 pupils last Thursday (3 February 2022).  You can also get details from your Science teacher.  Please sign up by the end of the day tomorrow (Wednesday 9 February 2022). 

The latest vacancies are now available.

• East Lothian Works 
• East Lothian Council

Speak to Mr Flood for more information. 

S3 Bronze Award DofE pupils - reminder of the next meeting - Wednesday 9 February 2022 after school for around an hour in Mr Boyle's room, T2.8.  Remember you need to complete your "Sections Progress" sheet before then and bring it with you to progress. See Mr Boyle or Phil if you have any issues.

Looking for enthusiastic pupils to participate in Scotland’s World Water Day 2022 event on 22 March 2022.   Scotland's world water day will focus on realising the benefits of Scotland's water. The aim of the event will be to help understand how we can communicate the benefits and challenges of water management in Scotland. They are keen to host a youth roundtable during the event to give a voice to the next generation and understand their views on the water environment and its management.  The event would involve a facilitated Q&A including several young people with a live audience. Everyone will be supported by the World Water Day Team, and it will provide a great opportunity for a young person interested in the water environment to express their views to Scotland's water community and policy makers. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and engage with developments in Scotland’s water policy, science, and practice; and excellent for putting on any CV/Job/Uni applications!  Prof Lorna Dawson who recently spoke with Higher Geographers has brought this to Mr Clark and is involved.  She has said that "We are happy to speak about making arrangements for getting any participants to the venue and if required a teacher can of course come in support ." 

World Water Day – general information:
Scotland’s World Water Day 2022 event on 22 March 2022 where the theme will be ‘Realising the benefits of Scotland’s waters’. This year World Water Day will be a hybrid event with the option of attending in person at Our Dynamic Earth (Edinburgh) or online via live steam with virtual content. 

If you wish to attend register here.  Please Speak with Mr Clark (Geography Room M8) if you require any further details.