Girls rugby will start back up on Monday 2 September 2024 after School, Come down to PE after school to see Graham. The session will finish at 4:30 pm. 

The Goats' Toes Folk Group is entirely student led and they have created an email address so you can ask questions about joining or let them know about any gig opportunities.

thegoatstoes@gmail.com

They rehearse in the Music Department at lunchtime on Thursdays.

All pupils, 

If any pupils would be interested in attending the football trip down to Newcastle to watch Newcastle United Vs Crystal Palace in March 2025. Please come down to PE to collect a letter ASAP. There is limited spaces left, In the case of spaces been oversubscribed names will be drawn from a hat. 

We look forward to welcoming Tempest Photography to Knox Academy on Tuesday 10 September 2024 to take individual photographs for S1 and S3 pupils. 

We will also try and offer the opportunity to students who have recently enrolled at Knox Academy to have their photo taken.

A schedule will follow for exact timings, and teachers will release from class as appropriate. Everybody should return to class promptly after their photograph has been taken.

As usual, all students are expected to attend in full dress code including shirt/tie.

Parents/Carers will be given the option to purchase photographs and a range of gifts from Tempest afterwards.

We have an exciting opportunity to work at East Coast FM on a Thursday afternoon. If you are interested, please see Mr Flood for more information.

Dance club restarts today - Come down to the small gym after school today to join in, Mrs McSherry and Miss Bates will meet you in PE. 

I am in based in the school library all day Mon/Tue/Wed and Thur morning.

All years can drop in or make an appointment.

• 1^st Year: I’ll look forward to seeing you in your PSE classes soon. Feel free to pop in and say hello before then.
• 2^nd Year: I’ll start to see you all for 1:1 appointments, from about November, to discuss your subject choices.
• 3^rd Year: In the new year I’ll come to meet you in your PSE classes and kick start a discussion about your plans for the future.
• Senior phase students: Look out for a text or email inviting you for a careers appointment. However, if you would like an appointment earlier just get in touch.

Remember, don’t worry if you have no ideas at all. I am here to help!

I’m looking forward to working with you over the coming year.

In the meantime, take a look at your new career website: www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Chris Trotter
Careers Adviser

Girls football will be back next Thursday (29/08/24), 4-5pm at the 3G (Whittinghame Drive) next to the skate park. All abilities welcome! Pupils can get changed at Knox and walk over. If anyone has any questions, come and see Miss Stobie.

A reminder to all pupils who have opted for Schools/College Partnership courses that the Online Induction session takes place this afternoon (Tuesday 20 August 2024). Everyone should go to the Food Court Classroom at the start of Period 6. Any questions, please see Mr Flood.

The LGBT+ meeting will be held in T1.1 (Ms Fletcher's room) at 1.25pm at Wednesday lunchtime. New members are welcome and please feel free to bring your lunch along. You don't have to be LGBT+ to join, just an ally - someone who supports LGBT+ identities. 

Ms Fletcher & Ms Stobie

All pupils doing Schools/College Partnership (SCP) courses please come to Mr Flood's office at the start of Period 1 today, Thursday (15 August 2024), for an update.

If you have signed up to attend Wednesday's Book Festival trip, please attend a meeting in T2.2 (Ms Barnes' room) at 1:25pm on Thursday 15 August 2024. We have an exciting addition to our trip's events! You will need to take home a letter and consent form for your parents/guardians. 

As we welcome Miss Coats to the PE department for this session, we would like to make you aware of a few minor changes in the department. Please take note of the following locations for registering with your class teacher:

• Ms Borwick: Social Area (nearest the Essentials Hub)
• Miss Coats: Small Gym
• Mrs Leighton: Social Area (nearest to the water fountain)
• Mrs McSherry: Window Corridor
• Mr Tainsh: Outside PE Office

We also want to give you a short reminder that you should be bringing appropriate kit to take part fully in PE. This should include a change of top and bottoms, and a pair of trainers if you wish. There is a small supply of kit to borrow in the department. We would also ask that you bring a water bottle with you, as we only have a very small amount of cups for use.

Finally, please note that the PE department is not open during break and lunch time, except for those taking part in lunch time clubs. This information will follow.