"Be the change you wish to see in the world"
Article 15
Children can join or set up groups or organisations and they can meet with others as long as this does not harm other people.
The RRSA group will meet this Monday 2 June 2025 at lunch - old and new members very welcome.
We will be discussing the year ahead so will be discussing fundraising, photoshoots and more.
Everyone welcome
Mrs Montgomery
Article 24
"Children have the right to the best health care possible, clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean and safe environment to live in. All adults and children should have information about how to stay safe and healthy."
We are collecting for the local food bank, the Lammermuir larder for summer - please bring in non perishable goods (cans, jars and packets which can't go off). Please bring items to your registration class or Mrs Montgomery's room. Donations in cash can also be made through ipay or given to school office.
Thanks so much for your support.
Mrs L Montgomery (RRSA representative)
Can all pupils in S1 and S2 that are involved tomorrows Youth Games, Please come down to PE at break time to meet Thomas and Mrs McSherry.
If you are going to the Youth Games on Thursday then come get a letter today!
As we had so many people interested in this trip we had to pull the names from a hat. The following pupils were successful and should come to Mrs Reynolds (English) on Thursday (29 May 2025) break time for more information and letters. Sorry if you missed out this time.
The next Eco-Committee meeting will be on Monday 26 May 2025 at lunch time in Ms. Laudi's room. We will discuss the findings of our recent litter pick. Current and new members are all welcome!
Please find this week’s job vacancies at the following link:
Job vacancies - East Lothian Works
See your Pupil Support Leader or Mr Flood for more information.
Sports Day 2025 – Sign Up Now!
Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the year – Sports Day is coming soon for ALL pupils. This will support us in putting together the entries for County Sports the following week.
Date: Wednesday 4th June
How to Sign Up:
Sign-up sheets have been made available for S1 and S2 via. class teachers. Those in S3+, look out for the Sign Up Google Form! Please complete these by Thursday 29 May 2025.
Important:
S1 and S2 -minimum of 4 events
S3 + - as many events as you wish
Wear your house colours on the day!
We are looking for volunteers to become committee members of the Achievement Ties Committee
What the role involves:
Committee members will make decisions on who or what qualifies for an award. The role will be quite straight forward and mainly involves you making and sharing your decisions on individual applications on a Google Classroom (these are redacted before you see them).
What do you get from it:
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.
Who do I speak to to get involved:
If you can participate please come and see Mr Clark in Room M8 by Tuesday of next week (7 May 2025). If you are unable to attend then please email: aclark1@edubuzz.org(link sends e-mail) or drop in at lunchtime.
Thanks Mr Clark
Calling all S1 and S2 pupils!
On Thursday 22 May 2025 we are offering all S1 and S2 pupils the chance to take part in a badminton lunch time club in the Games Hall. You will then have the chance to travel to the Youth Games, taking place at Meadowmill the following week to represent Knox Academy against the other schools in the local authority. Please come down to the Games Hall once you've had your lunch!
Under The Stars - S2 Camping Trip
Please return permission forms to Mrs Reynolds (English) TODAY - Thursday 22 May 2025.
You will be told next week if you have a place on the trip.
The LGBT+ Allies group will meet in Ms Fletcher's room on Wednesday lunchtime (21 May 2025) at 1.25pm. We will be making rainbow heart garlands in the lead up to pride.
All welcome!
All Eco-Committee members participating in Friday's (23 May 2025) litter pick should meet in Ms. Laudi's room on Tuesday at lunch for a brief meeting.
There are 6 water bottles which have been abandoned in the Business Education Food Court Classroom - if you have lost one recently, or a while ago - pop by to reclaim!
Please claim before the start of June 2025.
Thanks
Haddington Ladies Hockey Team train every Wednesday 7 pm - 8:30 pm.
Location: AstroTurf at the Aubigney Sports Centre
We are looking for girls aged 14+ to come and join the team - a mix of all ages.
Come along any Wednesday and TRY IT OUT FREE OF CHARGE - you never know you might surprise yourself.
No experience necessary!
Rae Nicholas
Vice Captain and Youth Representative
Kristen Dick
Captain
The Eco-Committee will be meeting on Monday 12 May 2025 at lunch time in Ms. Laudi's room to discuss our upcoming litter pick.
