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Speak to your Pupil Support Leader or Mr Flood for more information. 

It's that time of year when you get to decide on the Pupil Leadership Team for Session 2024-2025.

This year there are 9 candidates who have shown the ambition to take on one of these positions as part of our school community.

Read the manifestos and watch the campaign videos (YouTube Playlist) - in addition follow the campaign on Twitter @KnoxElections.

You will cast your vote on Wednesday 26 June 2024.

• Anya Boardman | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Lucy Darling | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Rosie Graham| MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Jade Marongiu | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Darah Miller | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Ruaridh Morrison | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Thomas Robertson | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Leah Thomson | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Aimie Walker | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO
• Cerys Wood | MANIFESTO | CAMPAIGN VIDEO

If you are interested but not quite sure what it would involve being part of a Young Enterprise Company please come along to a meeting Thursday 19 June 2024 in M11 at 1.15 pm.  This is an informal meeting so bring your lunch and I will be ready to answer any questions and you can meet others who are signed up for the programme.

Young Enterprise is  a competition which involves you setting up and running your own business, selling a product or service.   It is a very interesting and fun programme which develops many skills and is a good experience to be able to share in college/university applications and job interviews.

If you cannot attend the meeting, come and see me any time to ask about this great opportunity.

Mrs Ferguson

Get your summer holidays sorted for FREE! Pick up new-to-you clothes, books, puzzles, toys, games and more at the Lil Summer Swish:  Haddington Library and Lodge St on Friday 21 June 2024  (noon- 3pm) & Saturday 22 June 2024 (11am-3pm).

All items will be FREE! You can also donate items to Haddington Library or the Aubigny Sports Centre. (Aubigny until its close on 14/6).

Lil will be joined by other organisations also offering free eco activities, information and goodies, such as our local Co-ops, Sustrans will offer a Dr Bike for free bike maintenance and Cycling UK's Angie Kinghorn will be chatting about summer cycling opportunities, from non cyclists to pros. 

To sign up for the free Dr Bike check on Friday June 21, 1pm-3pm please complete the form.

Jabberwocky Soft Play are supporting the event, with half price coffee to anyone who remembers their reusable cup. This event is supported by East Lothian Council and The National Lottery Community Fund. 

There are 6 places available for a new workshop we will be starting after the holidays, If you are interested in learning how to sew/sew better and design fashion items (leading to a fashion show) please contact Ms Cook with your name by Wednesday 26 June 2024 at latest. The workshops will start after the summer holidays and are open to all pupils of any age. They will run on a Friday afternoon at Knox Academy (Meadowpark building) from 1-3pm.

Thank you.

Congratulations to William Gold S3 (Lammerlaw) who was awarded with a Full Colours Achievement Tie today having competed in ensembles and solo in his age group.  Earlier this year he achieved 1st prize in his age group at the RSPBA competition in Sanquhar, competing against entrants all over Scotland.   William has also competed in the Isla of Mull championships and has developed real experience playing pipes in many different settings; a very talented individual.    William also puts his piping experience to good use and has been helping support younger members of the pipe band develop their skills and technique.  Please congratulate William in his award when you see him. 

All pupils that are involved in the county sports team on Tuesday 11 June 2024, please attend a meeting at break time today in the Games Hall. 

The local foodbank the Lammermuir Larder is collecting donations for this summer. Please hand in any donations to your registration teacher or to Mrs Montgomery's room.  The larder will be collecting donations on the 26 June 2024 so please make sure any donations are given before this date.  A list or desired items will be coming soon but non-perishable goods such as UHT milk, cans, packets etc are perfect.  Thanks so much for your generosity.

Article 24 - Every child has the right to the best possible health.  Governments must provide good quality healthcare, clean water and nutritious food and a clean environment so that every child can stay healthy.  Richer countries should help poorer countries achieve this.  (UNCRC) 

All S6 pupils should go to the Assembly Hall at the start of Period 4 TODAY, Wednesday 5 June 2024.

Knox Choir launches on Wednesday 5 June 2024 3:30 - 4:30pm in the Music Department.

Open to all Knox Academy staff, students, parents, carers and alumni.

We will be joining with Haddington Community Choir on Saturday 22nd June at 5pm for their concert at St Mary's in Haddington.

Let's sing our way into summer...!

Mrs Middlemiss

World Environment Day - June 5th - aims to encourage global awareness and action to protect the environment. All of us can play our part in leading more sustainable lives and making more eco-friendly choices. And what's more, it's not hard to make small changes! The Eco-Committee has compiled a list of tips to make the change of timetable nicer for the environment. Check them out below!

Junior Basketball is OFF today after school today 3rd June 2024