February 2012

S4/5 INFORMATION EVENING
Published: 28 February 2012

Parents/Carers are invited to an Information Evening, indicated on the School Calendar, to help them assist their youngsters with the difficult task of choosing courses for next session.

The evening will include information on the choices available, advice on making choices and the process of course choice.

Members of the Senior Management Team will be availabel to offer advice and answer questions.  A detailed course booklet will be issued to pupils shortly.

The evening has been arranged for Tuesday 13 March in the School hall from 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm.  If you are unable to attend but have questions or concerns, please contact the Guidance Staff at the school.

We look forward to seeing you on the 13th.

BEYOND THE STARS CABARET
Published: 27 February 2012

On Thursday evening (1 March 2012), all are welcome to attend "Beyond the Stars" Cabaret featuring NPA Musical Theatre, Junior Drama Club and NPA Technical Theatre pupils.

The Cabaret starts at 7 pm and tickets are £3. Advanced bookings for cabaret tables are available.

M Brown

LIBRARY BULLETIN: 27 FEBRUARY 2012
Published: 24 February 2012

To read this week's bulletin click here (Word Document).

JOHN GRAY ANIMATIONS
Published: 22 February 2012

In the previous social subjects rota the S1 classes took part in an inter-school competition to create an animation about the life and times of John Gray, to launch the new museum and resource centre in Haddington.

All the animations are now on Youtube and the school with the most hits/votes will win. If you have a spare 2 minutes follow this link and vote for your favourite animation from Knox Academy.

S Moffat

A TASTE OF SCOTLAND
Published: 20 February 2012

On Tuesday 8 March 7 - 10 pm, KASG (the Knox Academy Support Group) will host "A Taste of Scotland".

Haggis, Neeps, Tatties; Cheese and Biscuits; Shortbread; Tablet.

Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks on sale.

  • Adults £10
  • Under 18s £5

Entertainment is also provided, including harpists, poetry recitals, bagpipes plus Scottish songs performed by the GLEE club.

Advance table booking £2 - tickets are available from Mrs Ball via the School Office (or via Mr Woolley).

Website email readers should click here.

VISION FOR HADDINGTON
Published: 20 February 2012

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

This is an exciting opportunity for pupils and parents to share ideas and contribute to the future of the town centre.

See the poster below for information on the upcoming workshops.

Workshop 1: Wednesday 29 February 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Workshop 2: Wednesday 28 March 7.00 - 8.30 pm

Website email readers should click here.

KWN: THINK OF LIFE - PUT DOWN THE KNIFE
Published: 19 February 2012

Panasonic Kid Witness News is a bottom-up video and life skills programme empowering secondary level students in five continents. 'Bottom-up' means that the students are in control of their own creative process and have full responsibility for and ownership of the end product.

The only Scottish pupils to take part in this competition: Caitlin Wright, Saimah Uddin, Owen McHugh, Eilidh Munro, Rhona Taylor, Becky Cole, Andrew Waddell and Janina Calder-Petrie have successfully completed their documentary on Knife Crime.

This thought-provoking and moving film concerns knife crime and highlights its devastating effects on lives - both on victims, perpetrators and families. The main message being communicated is that despite knife crime being illegal it is a more common problem than some might think and that its effects can shatter lives and leave scars deeper than the skin.

Bringing awareness on the subject and endeavoring to confirm that this crime must be, if not completely stopped, significantly reduced.

The documentary can be viewed below...

Website email readers should click here.

S3 CORE SKILLS EVENT
Published: 18 February 2012

Earlier this month all S3 Business Management pupils participated in a day of team-working events, run by Business Dynamics.

The tasks centred around three areas: communication, problem solving and working with others; in order to assist pupils preparing for the world of business.

The East Lothian News has today published an article reflecting this event.

LIBRARY BULLETIN: 20 FEBRUARY 2012
Published: 15 February 2012

To read this week's bulletin click here (Word Document).

PASSING PLACES AND LORD OF THE FLIES
Published: 07 February 2012

The final performance of 'Passing Places' is this evening (Tuesday 6 Feb) at 7pm: 'highly recommended', J Craig.  £5 Adults, £3 Pupils.

Lord of the Flies is on Wednesday and Thursday at 7 pm (lasts under an hour). Directed by pupils Neil Reynolds and Chris Thompson. This is a stripped back adaptation of this classic story of survival and instinct. The directors have chosen an all female cast and take inspiration from dance/drama with powerful music which is sure to make an impact! £5 Adults, £3 Pupils.

GETTING AROUND
Published: 06 February 2012

Getting around East Lothian

Community and supported transport – is there a better way?

Transport and the ability to get around impacts on everyone in East Lothian. Addressing this issue can be challenging as the majority of public transport in the area is commercial, and outwith the control of East Lothian Community Planning Partnership. However, the Council does subsidise some bus services, and the NHS and the voluntary sector also provide many vital transport services in our communities.

Our Plan for the Future of East Lothian sets out what the Community Planning Partnership wants to achieve for our county in the future. This includes having well connected communities with sustainable forms of transport.

The Community Planning Partnership is holding a conference to raise awareness of the range of community and supported transport currently available in East Lothian. It is open to everyone, including providers and users of community and supported transport, as well as business and services providers whose clients use these services.

The conference will be held on Saturday 3 March 2012 in the Town House, Haddington (9.30am for a 10 am start, finishing 12.30 pm). Refreshment and crèche vailable. Booking is essential.

The programme is available here. To book a place, register here or phone 0131 653 4060.

 

East Lothian Council

COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT UPDATE
Published: 03 February 2012

Mr Jappy, Miss McPhee, Mrs Slowther and Mrs Barber made a 3-day return visit to our partner school in the city of Karvina, Czech Republic.

Departing on Thursday 26 January, the group visited Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp in Poland before making their way south to the city of Karvina, Czech Republic. Friday was spent visiting the mountain of Radhost, and the village of Pustevny, to experience traditional Czech mountain life. Saturday was spent visiting the city of Ostrava, before travelling north to Krakow for their flight home early on Sunday morning.

The weather was very cold during their stay, but once again received a warm welcome from their Czech hosts. A group of teachers from Karvina will be visiting the school in mid March.

Photographs of the visit can be viewed below.

A Jappy

 

 

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