Numeracy and Computing

Numeracy and Computing

Mr C Blair (Curriculum Leader)
 

Faculty News: Numeracy and Computing

S3: MUSEUM OF FLIGHT PROJECT

Published: 29 August 2018

If you are keen on pursuing a career in Engineering or interested in aeroplanes and aircraft this is for you!

Every Friday after school a group of Knox Academy pupils take part in the project; rebuilding, refurbishing and putting together aircraft parts as well as learning tool skills from experienced engineers. All transport is paid for and you return to school around 4.30pm.

A limited number of places have become available so if this interests you please see Mr Blair who can give you more details.

S5-S6: HIGHER MATHS RESIDENTIAL STUDY WEEKEND

Published: 01 October 2017

Last week pupils studying Higher Mathematics were issued with a letter and a PC1 form containing plans and details for our Higher Maths Residential Study Weekend.

Click here for the letter.

Click here for the PC1 form.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: SESSION 2017-2018 - SEPTEMBER UPDATE

Published: 29 September 2017

There are a range of extra-curricular activities available on offer at Knox Academy.  Speak to your teachers, and keep an eye out in The Bulletin for activities which match your interests, skills, or ambition to try something new!

Details of sporting activities can be found in the most recent Sports Timetable (August 2017) while other activities (including revision classes) are available  in a separate document.

S3 GIRLS: CAREERS IN STEM

Published: 04 May 2017

An exciting opportunity has arisen for S3 girls to attend a 'Girls Into STEM' event at Queen Margaret University on Friday 26 May 2017.

Please see Ms Campbell in Science/ Physics for more details.

Why should you attend?

  • Enjoy hands-on experiments.
  • Be inspired - find out about STEM Careers
  • Meet local STEM employers.
  • Meet other girls interested in STEM.

Click here for an information sheet.

EDINBURGH COLLEGE COURSES: MATHEMATICS QUALIFICATIONS

Published: 17 March 2017

Along with Edinburgh College we have created a leaflet listing the Grades required, or preferred, in Mathematics, to study the course of your choice at Edinburgh College. There will hopefully be a Lifeskills Mathematics version soon too.

We have lists for: National 4, National 5 and Higher.

It is clear to see that there is lots of value in achieving a National 4 Qualification as well as National 5 or Higher.