The BBC School Report team has successfully completed their submission for News Report Day. The S2 pupils have been working extremely conscientiously to produce a news report on the growth of Haddington and its effect on the community including impact on the local hospital and high school.
The team consisted of: Louise Allan, Marylin Briggs, Hugo Elder, Carrie Evans, Eilidh Graham and Kyle Sutherland,
Their news broadcast can be viewed on the BBC School Report area of the website.
The inspection report produced by HM Inspectors following our inspection that took place at the end of November 2016 has been published today.
I am delighted that the strengths of the school have been recognised in terms of our high attainment levels; the variety of courses on offer; our successes in partnership working; and the emerging, innovative practice in the use of technology.
I welcome the recommendations contained in the letter and the feedback from HMIe and have already started working with staff, East Lothian Council Education Department, and the Chair of the Parent Council as to how we move forward. We are progressing quickly with recommendations relating to practice and processes. Other changes around planning, parental engagement and reinvigorating the vision, values and aims, are going to require more time, and we would like to involve all members of the school community.
If you would like to hear more about how we plan to move forward and how you can help, there will be a meeting for any interested parent/carer on 19 April at 6.30pm in the Hall. I propose to hold update meetings throughout the time between now and the return of the Inspectors, and will inform you of those in due course.
I am looking at this as a real opportunity for Knox Academy to build on the undoubted strengths that we have. This is an exciting time for everyone in Knox’s community as we now have a mandate to progress towards excellence in all areas.
S Ingham
The S3 Course Choice booklet is now available online. It can be found under the Curriculum section of the website.
If you have a quick minute have a look at the video below which involved a number of S3 pupils who stepped up to the plate to be apart of the SkySports Leadership Team... leading events for local primary schools. This was their FIRST event!! And they smashed it.
All pupils involved stepped out their comfort zone and challenging their confidence and social skills (what the initiative is all about). All becoming coaches or leaders/organisers. The 28 S3 pupils led the event for 140 Primary 4 pupils.
Would you like a little extra income? Are you interested in examination procedures?
If you would be able to give up a few hours between the dates of 2 May - 2 June 2017 we are looking for people to help invigilate our SQA exams. Invigilators are usually required for a full or half day and dates are reasonably flexible.
Payment is approx. £27.15 per half-day and we usually give our invigilators 10-12 half-day sessions.
If you might be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with our SQA Co-ordinator (Heather MacLeod) via the school office (01620 823387) or by email. We will require some basic details (name, address and telephone/email) in order to register your interest with the SQA.
Knox Academy is pleased to invite applications for the following vacancies:
Closing Date: Sunday 12 March 2017
The S5/6 Course Choice booklet is now available online. It can be found under the Curriculum section of the website.
The Course Choice Booklet for S3 pupils making their choices for S4 can be found here. Coursing appointments will take place on Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th of February.
The Social Subjects faculty are offering a number of opportunities for students to seek additional assistance/guidance on their studies of our subjects in order that they can achieve the eventual Overall Grade that they deserve in their Final Examinations and Coursework Assignments.
The Social Subjects Revision Timetable is available to download and we would encourage attendance.
Our Benchmarking Assessment fortnight commences next week, pupils should ensure that they confirm exact arrangements with their teachers as some assessments will run at slightly different times to the usual periods. Modern Language pupils will receive specific timings directly from their teachers.
The Benchmarking Assessment planning document is available to download.
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