Have you lost the top (of what appears to be) the case for AirPods?  Pink with Red Peppers.

See Mr Dempster to claim.

We are looking for volunteers to become Achievement Tie Committee members from all year groups.  Committee members will make decisions on who or what qualifies for an Achievement Ties award.  This is a great opportunity and is something you can add to your experiences and will be useful in applying for other positions or jobs in the future.  Taking part will demonstrate communication skills as you will share your opinions with others; it will also demonstrate you go above and beyond by contributing to the wider school community.   The role will be quite straight forward and mainly involves you making and sharing your decisions on individual applications (these are redacted before you see them).

If you can participate please come and see Mr Clark in Room M8 on Monday Lunchtime at 13:15 (2 December 2024).  If you are unable to attend then please email: aclark1@edubuzz.org or drop early next week and speak with me.

If you've previously been involved please confirm you are still willing to be part of the committee and know what you are doing and I can ensure you continue on the list of pupils involved. 

**Update**

The timings of the Christmas dances have changed! As per Ms Cook's Festive update, the dances will begin at 7pm and run until 9:30pm.

The dates are the same, 5 December 2024  and 11 December 2024, just the times that have changed!

The library is hosting a fantastic competition which is open to all year groups. 

Write your best 50 word winter themed story and hand it into the library with your name and class on it by Monday 16 December 2024. 

A prize will be given out for the top three entries.

Pop into the library if you have any questions or to find out more! 

The changing room corridor in PE has been 'open' at break and lunch for a few months allowing pupils to access toilets and the playing fields out the back.  Unfortunately, the rubbish being left and pupils misuse of the fire exit door (propping it open) at the end of the corridor has meant that we are no longer allowing pupils to use this space.  Please DO NOT try to access the corridor at break or lunch (unless you are attending a lunchtime sports club).  Furthermore, PE staff will no longer be lending football/rugby/basketball's at lunchtime due to the amount of equipment that has been 'lost'.   

Secondly, movement through PE in between classes.  Unless you have PE you should NOT be entering the corridor at the bottom of the science stairs (Rosehall door) or at the bottom of the business corridor (near social area).  Using the corridor to cut through to get to other areas of the building causes major blockage and disruption as PE staff are trying to register their classes outside of the small gym and in the glass corridor opposite the nursery, whilst pupils are pushing past to get elsewhere.  If you are caught doing this you will be sent back the way you came - so avoid PE unless you have it!

Finally, during exam time - if you register with Ms Borwick or Mrs Leighton you will notice the social area is off limits.  Ms Borwick will register you outside of the changing rooms.  Mrs Leighton will register you at the bottom end of the glass corridor (near Mrs McSherry's class).

Knox's annual Christmas dances are coming! 

The dances are split between Juniors (1st, 2nd & 3rd year) and Seniors (4th, 5th & 6th) with the Junior dance taking place on Thursday 5 December 2024 and the Senior dance on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Both dances will be from 6:30-8:30.

The cost of a ticket is £3 which needs to be paid through schoolpay open from midday on 21 November 2024: no ticket no entry. 

The PTA will have a tuck shop so bring some coins - real not chocolate.

Dress code: Festive/fancy/weather appropriate.

Any questions or issues, come and see Mr Welsh.

The Maxwell String Quartet will be at Knox today period 7. If you signed up to attend the workshop with Mrs Middlemiss then please go straight to the hall period 7. 

Only those on the list will be allowed to attend. The list has been sent to all teachers and the office. Thank you

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that Children in Need is this Friday 15 November 2024. Please bring donations in for the:

• Bake Sale
• Sponge the teacher 
• General Donations

All S6's will be dressed up to celebrate.

Mia Paris 
Head of Charity Commitee 

Games club will now run Tuesday after School!

T1.5 (Mr Elder-Smith's room), 3:30 to 4:30.

Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Chess, Cards and more!

Newcomers always welcome!

We will also continue to run Wednesday lunchtime, same place.

Any questions, let me know.

Mr Elder-Smith

Girls football will take place in the hall from 3:30-4:30 this Thursday 14 November 2024. 

Miss Stobie

We are looking to replenish our stock of spare ties and blazers, so this is a call for all students to rake through their cupboards, and those of older siblings who may have left school, for their old uniform. 

These items will go into our hub and be available to all students who need them. 

Please bring any and all donations to Mr Welsh in the English Department (T3.4). 

Ms. Wright and Ms. Shorthouse in the Support for Learning Department are starting a homework support club. This will take place on Wednesdays after school in the library. The first session was on Wednesday 9 October 2024. This club is open to anyone who would like some help completing homework in any of their subjects. This is a great opportunity so do come along to get homework support!

Come along next week!

For those attending the Newcastle United FC football trip on Saturday 15 March 2024, please come to a short meeting at lunch time on Thursday 7 November 2024 at 1.30pm in the Small Gym. Attendance is mandatory in order to give you final details and permission forms that are required to be signed and returned.

There is a Senior football match against Dunbar on Tuesday 12 November 2024 in Dunbar. If you are interested in playing there is a meeting today (Tuesday) at the start of morning interval in M.11 (Mrs Ferguson's room). If you cannot make the meeting but are interested in playing, please see Mr Flood.

From Monday 6 November 2024 and for the rest of the week.

The Remembrance Poetry Group should meet every registration, break and lunchtime in Mrs Sinclair’s room.