The following buses will not be running on Monday 5 March: 121, 157.
The 158 will be running from Gifford only.
General News
Published: 04 March 2018
All East Lothian Council schools will re-open on Monday 5 March 2018 after being closed due to the adverse weather between Wednesday 28 February 2018 and Friday 2 March 2018.
Transport providers will contact parents/carers directly if there are any issues collecting pupils from more isolated rural areas (outwith towns and villages) due to road conditions
There has been a huge amount of effort by East Lothian Council teams to clear snow from pathways – thanks to parents and residents for their assistance with this. Please be aware of surface conditions given the low temperature. Ensure children walking to school have appropriate footwear and are dressed to the conditions. In the interests of the safety, children and young people should go straight into the school building on arrival.
Please keep up-to-date using the following methods for any future School Closure news:
Published: 02 March 2018
While there might have been no contact with pupils for the last three days due to the Red and Amber Warnings for Adverse Weather conditions, Meadowpark pupils have never been far from my mind while I have been able to work remotely updating the progress record for our Key Priorities and planning for our forthcoming visit from David Watt https://inclusivepracticessite.blog/ @dknwatt. Read more here...Meadowpark Newsletter 02.03.18
Published: 01 March 2018
As a result of the adverse weather, the rehearsal for East Lothian Strings at North Berwick High School on Friday 2 March 2018 has been cancelled.
A Message from Miss Turbayne
Published: 28 February 2018
As a result of the adverse weather, the evening rehearsal for the East Lothian Schools Orchestra at Musselburgh Grammar School on Thursday 1 March 2018 has been cancelled.
A Message from Miss Turbayne
Published: 28 February 2018
Knox Academy has recently updated its Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Policies and Procedures section of our website.
Safeguarding can be defined as "Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes”.
The purpose of this policy is:
- To protect all children and young people who attend Knox academy;
- To provide staff and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding and child protection.
Published: 28 February 2018
All parents and carers are very welcome to attend the Parent Council AGM which will be held in school on Wednesday 7 March at 6.15 pm. Knox Academy is privileged to have an active, supportive Parent Council, with very enjoyable, informative meetings. Do come along if you would like to find out more about the work of the PC.
Published: 27 February 2018
The Sports Extra-Curricular Timetable for Term 2 this session is now available.
Knox Sports wonderful volunteers provide a range of activities, classes and sessions to help improve everyone's health and well-being.
Whether it's Dance, Yoga or a Team Sport we aim to provide something for everyone. If you haven’t been involved in something this term yet – There is never a better time to get started then Right Now!
For any further information on any of our programs or if you think you could help us to start a new program, please get in touch by contacting: Mr Steve Wands (Sport and Physical Active Schools Co-ordinator) by phone (07969 428 526) or Email
Published: 26 February 2018
East Lothian Council have extended the consultation period until 30 April 2018 following a request from members of the community.
Take this opportunity and have your say!
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Haddington and Lammermuir Area Partnership has been working with East Lothian Council and local community partners to identify a suitable location in Haddington for a community shelter.
This has arisen following a request from young people for a place where they could meet to socialise in Haddington and was first raised when the Area Partnership began developing their Area Plan in 2014. The request was duly noted as a potential outcome in the Area Plan and then gained further momentum during the construction of the skatepark on Whittingehame Drive in 2016.
In early 2017, a survey of some local young people was carried out which identified the area around Tynebank Road, Haddington as being their preferred location. East Lothian Council have also agreed that this is their preferred location for a shelter. The Area Partnership has previously supported the design, build and installation of a shelter in Garvald and has already committed funding to install a similar shelter in Haddington.
A consultation seeking views on this proposed location has now begun. For more details, and to take complete the online survey. Alternatively please email your comments to Haddington and Lammermuir Area Partnership at handl-ap@eastlothian.gov.uk by no later than Friday 9 March 2018.
Published: 23 February 2018
Staff and pupils across Knox Academy and Meadowpark are preparing for the return visit of the HMIe Inspectors week beginning 19th March and to assist us with this it has been arranged that David Watt retired HMIe Inspector for Inclusion and according to his Twitter Tag, ‘Educator, promoter of diversity and equality, and aspiring footballer’ read more here...Meadowpark Newsletter 23.02.18
