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Faculty News: Social Subjects

DAVID MARTIN MEP VISITS KNOX

Published: 30 March 2011

On Friday 18 March, the Advanced Higher Business Management class was visited by David Martin, our MEP.

As Europe is one of the units we cover in class, he came to discuss the European Union and answer any questions we had about how it works and the effects it has on us.  His answers were very helpful and in depth.

The meeting began with Mr Martin explaining his role as an MEP and a bit about the European Union as a whole. Then he welcomed our questions.  Everyone was very involved in the conversation and gained a lot...

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YOUTH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

Published: 15 March 2011

Young people from East Lothian are being asked by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) to stand up for what they believe in and make a difference in their communities by standing as a candidate in the March 2011 Youth Parliament elections. 

This is a national organisation which provides young people aged 14-25 a platform to represent young people across Scotland and an opportunity to influence politicians and formal decision makers who are looking for its next group of youth activists.

ALL secondary school age can vote in the upcoming elections 

Candidate Manifestos (PDF File)

for futher information on the...

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BUSINESS QUESTION TIME

Published: 28 February 2011

On the Wednesday 25 February, the Intermediate 2, Higher and Advanced Higher Business Management pupils gathered along with some representatives from the local community for the inaugural Knox Academy Business Question Time.

Local business people joined the panel – Joe Forte from Joe Forte Sports, Suzanne Haughey from The Health and Beauty Centre, Mike Hoppe from Subway Haddington and Gillian Burgess who is Manager of M&Co Haddignton.

The panel was chaired by Linda Mitchell from Silver Lining. Alistair Bryce from the East Lothian Council Economic Development Unit was also in attendance.

Each of the panel had different experiences in running different types of businesses which meant that all topics could be covered. The aim of the event was to help us find out...

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SNOW WORK - DECEMBER 2010

Published: 08 December 2010

Work for pupils who cannot access the school due to transport difficulties...

Pupils should be aware, that for many subjects, there are resources already available on this website which can assist in self-study...

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SNOW DAY REVISION

Published: 01 December 2010

In addition to the material available on this website, pupils should be aware of the Past Paper search service for their subjects from the SQA. 

Papers can be downloaded from the past few years (this includes marking schemes!).

To start your search, click here....