August 2013

Published: 31 August 2013

Do you have a creative side? There is an opportunity to design a banner to advertise the Haddington Firework Display.

Saturday 2 November 2013, from 6.30 pm (Fireworks 7.30 pm), Whittinghame Drive

This is open to all pupils.

Requirements to include:

  • Date
  • Time
  • Location

Closing Date:

Entries will be collected from the school on Tuesday 24 September with judging taking place on Wednesday 25 September.  The top 5 designs will be displayed at the Farmers' Market on Saturday 28 Septmber for a Public Vote.

Winners will be notified via the school on Thursday 26 September.

The Winning Design wil be used on banners at town entrances.

 

This competition and the information within is being promoted on behalf of the Haddington Fireworks Committee and was correct at the time of publication.

Published: 30 August 2013

The Knox PSP (Parent School Partnership) will meet this Wednesday (4 September) at 6:15 pm at the school.

All parents are most welcome to attend. It is a very useful way to find out what goes on behind the scenes!

V Cole
Parent School Partnership

Published: 27 August 2013

Aikengall Community Wind Farm are holding a Family Open Day on 7 September 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm (6 km south of Innerwick), for which everyone is welcome.

Further information can be obtained in the poster below or via their website.

Published: 22 August 2013

All pupils are reminded that you must have your Young Scot card to get department textbooks and library material issued onto you library record.

This is to comply with Data Protection and East Lothian Library Procedures.

You should not allow material for friends to be issued onto your card. If they lose or damage the item, you will be responsible for the replacement charge of the item on your record.

If you have lost or your card is no longer working please see Mr Plain for an application form for a new card.

 

Published: 22 August 2013

The Jericho is reopening on Saturday nights.  Check it out at the Tynepark Annex 7.30 - 9.30 pm.

Published: 12 August 2013

The timetables for the East Lothian Council school routes that Prentice Coaches operate are now available on their website and app.

Due to retendering and the restructuring of some routes there have been changes to some pick up points and times.

Please be aware that there may be changes to these routes before or after the start of the school year.

Further information can be found here.

Published: 06 August 2013

The SQA examination results are received by pupils today.  This can result in some pupils needing to reconsider their course choices. 

On the Tuesday 20th August, between 10.00 AM and 1.00 PM appointments will be available to meet with the guidance teachers for coursing advice, and the heads of faculty to make the practical arrangements for any necessary changes.  In order to avoid unnecessary waiting, appointments will be based on an ‘arrive at’ time.  We will see pupils/parents as soon as possible after the arrival time. 

To book an arrival time, please telephone the school on Tuesday the 6th of August, any time after 10.00 AM. 

It is worth noting that no course changes will be made until the re-coursing day (20th August).  Therefore, in order to avoid disappointment, we would discourage any parent or pupil from visiting the school in an attempt to discuss re-coursing before this date.

A copy of the S5/6 column structure is available here.  This will help in considering what the implications of changing a subject or level are.

Results
Data protection legislation prevents us from giving out results to anyone other than the person who sat the examination.  A nominated proxy may collect results, but they must present at the school with written permission from the candidate.

Timetable changes
Since the new timetable began in early June a number of pupils have requested changes.  I would encourage parents to check pupil timetables, and in the unlikely event that changes have been made with which you do not agree, please email Mr Illingworth as a matter of urgency.

S Ingham
Head Teacher