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ENTERPRISE HUB: THE COMMUNITY KETTLE - INITIAL SUCCESSES
Published: 26 June 2018

The new Enterprise Hub (know as The Community Kettle) has been awarded £1,000 in the Tom Hunter Foundation 100 Disrupter competition amongst thousands of entries. The competition was open to young people or groups up to the age of 26 who are "positively disrupting Scotland". From the 100 disrupters, the Tom Hunter Foundation will build a platform to showcase all 100 ambitions and will ensure they will be attempted or realised.

The Enterprise Hub (The Community Kettle) will create an all-inclusive stimulating environment within the school where their enterprising ideas and ambitions can become a reality. The Community Kettle will provide leadership opportunities and life skills as well as providing a space in which pupils can be themselves and can widen and further develop their networks. The hub aims  to challenge stereotypes of young people and offer opportunities to build new relationships within the community. This involves networking with local business owners and coming up with innovative ideas that will benefit not only the school but the wider community. The aim is for the hub to become self-sustainable.

The Community Kettle has upcycled desks destined for landfill and has developed the brand named I.D (Individual desks) as a trade name for them.  The plan is to sell to families for use by young children. The desks are being upcycled in partnership with Wee Red Upcycles which is a local social enterprise and we were funded by Haddington Area Partnership to do the work at the school.

As a side project, if it was possible to find a partner that could transport these to Africa we may also look at a link up with children overseas. In addition to this we would equip the space fit for purpose so as to encourage entrepreneurial activities and to help people feel relaxed and open. We would also invest some of the money into creating a small SEED fund to encourage viable, profitable, sustainable ideas and this would be decided by creating a competition for pupils to enter.

A percentage of profits generated by individual initiatives will come back into the Community Kettle thereby supporting sustainability.

RECRUITMENT: JUNE 2018 (No. 2)
Published: 23 June 2018

Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancies:

Closing Date: Sunday 19 August 2018

Closing Date: Sunday 1 July 2018

SCHOOL SESSION DATES: 2019-2020
Published: 23 June 2018

School session dates for the academic year 2019-2020 are now available which will assist families with forward planning.

MEADOWPARK - NEWSLETTER - WEEK 46 - 22.06.18
Published: 22 June 2018

Thank you to families, colleagues and agencies who supported our Open Day on Monday 18th June. Tyne class produced some delicious chocolate cupcakes which were much appreciated and the school felt somehow different with all the doors open and a gentle murmur of chat with the ebb and flow of visitors. Read more here...Meadowpark Newsletter 22.06.18

INTRODUCTION OF CHARGING FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Published: 21 June 2018

East Lothian Council has issued a letter concerning the forthcoming charging for instrumental tuition.  Full details of arrangements for this can be found within the letter.

S6 LEAVERS' DANCE TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS - 20 JUNE 2018
Published: 21 June 2018

The coach taking pupils to the Leavers' Dance at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club will be at Knox Academy at 6pm sharp.

Late comers will not be tolerated as the coach is on a strict schedule.

Furthermore, please remember that the coach will only take pupils to the venue and that transport home must be organised by the pupils themselves.

S6 LEAVERS' DANCE - JUNE 2018 - EXTRA PAYMENT UPDATE
Published: 20 June 2018

As a result of the confusion over the past few days we wanted to update parents and pupils as to why we have had to ask for additional payment of £6.00 for this years Leavers' Dance. Unfortunately, initially numbers attending the event were not calculated correctly until very late last week. As we have to pay per head for the meal the venue have issued an invoice for the increased number of people attending. Please be aware that this includes staff and pupils and that both have paid in full in order to attend the event.

If you have not already done so please can you ensure that  £6.00 cash is handed into the school office by 3pm on Wednesday 20 June 2018. As ever, we hope all of the S6 have a great time on the night.

KNOX ACADEMY BUILDING INSPECTION UPDATE
Published: 18 June 2018

As a result of high winds on 14 June and the identification of an issue with blockwork, additional inspections have been carried out at Knox Academy. As a precaution an area continues to be cordoned off and structural engineers have advised that remedial works should be undertaken. These remedial works will be undertaken during the school summer holiday period and the school will remain open as usual.
 

MEADOWPARK - NEWSLETTER - 15.06.18
Published: 15 June 2018

In spite of the inevitable teething problems that are bound to arise during a period of transition for young people on the autistic spectrum we have had a successful week and I am incredibly proud of all pupils who have either changed classroom, welcomed a new peer group and staff or made the journey to Knox Academy for classes in specific subject classes. For each individual this is a celebration of personal achievement and provides further opportunities for reflection and self-evaluation. It also builds resilience. Read more here...Meadowpark Newsletter 15.06.18

KNOX ACADEMY BUILDING INSPECTION
Published: 14 June 2018

Due to high winds, additional inspections were conducted by FES on the East Lothian secondary school estate. These inspections identified an issue with the block work at Knox Academy. As a precaution, the area was cordoned off and structural engineers are attending to advise remedial work.

All processes are in place to address this matter promptly. It is anticipated, at this time, that the school will open as normal tomorrow (Friday 15 June 2018).

We will update further, in due course.

Fiona Robertson, Head of Education
 

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