General News

03/07/14 - TEAM 2 - A GLIMPSE INTO THE LAST FEW DAYS
Published: 03 July 2014

We thought we would update you with a few photos of our expedition so far!

Firstly, we have a basic team photo where Rab the Lad is giving us an inspirational speech, that went on.. And on.. And on! (As per)

Next, we have the team climbing down the neverending steps from the top of the Giant Buddha to the bottom which were rather narrow but everyone managed to squeeze down them.

One of the panda's followed, not much to say really other than that they enjoyed eating in a strangely human-like way!

Finally some of the boys (and girls) paid a little extra in order to light incense in order to bless their familes and friends with wealth and success, it was a good way to get a feel of the different culture!

Annabel - Team 2

 

     

UNICEF FUNDRAISING - SPORTS DAY
Published: 03 July 2014

Thank you so much to everyone for their support with the Unicef fundraising on Tuesday (Sports Day).

In total we raised £562 which is brilliant. £190 of this will go to One to support water projects in Africa and the rest (£372) will go to Unicef.

Ms Brannigan
 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GAMING AFTERNOON
Published: 01 July 2014

Haddington Library is looking for volunteers to assist with the running of a Games Afternoon, 2-4pm Wednesday, during the holidays. Volunteers will assist with the younger participants on digital games which are associated with the summer reading challenge and also play board games with those who do not want to take part with online games. This is a good opportunity to participate in a community event which you can add to CVs/UCAS applications. Please contact Haddington Library staff for details.

SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS 2014-2015
Published: 01 July 2014

After hard fought and competitive campaigns, we are pleased to announce the Head Boy, Head Girl and Deputes for 2014-2015.  A huge thank-you and to all those who put themselves forward for elections.

  • Head Girl – Annabel Jackson
  • Head Boy –  Calum Paul
  • Depute Head Girl – Eilidh McClure 
  • Depute Head Boy – Hamish Moodley

S5/S6 House Captains and School Council Representatives were also elected last week and the results are as follows.

Lammerlaw

  • S2 - Emma Brown
  • S3 - Brigid Hay
  • S4 - Miriam Mells
  • S5 - Chloe Craig
  • S6 - Lucy Brown

Garleton

  • S2 - Iona Riley
  • S3 - Freddie Cunningham
  • S4 - Rebecca Keegan
  • S5 - Natalie Forest
  • S6 - Mark Finlay

Traprain

  • S2 - Robbie Martin
  • S3 - Jack Lemmon
  • S4 - Katrina Hummel
  • S5 - Sarah Lorimer
  • S6 - Daniel Lomholt-Welch

In August S1 pupils will go through the election process and the first School Council Meeting will follow thereafter.

 

A Redford and K Bulloch

LIBRARY NOTICES & SUMMER RETURNS
Published: 30 June 2014

All pupil reservation and overdue notices are now sent to pupil edubuzz e-mail accounts. Pupils should regularly check their accounts if they have requested any library items and also to ensure they haven't gone overdue on items. If a pupil would prefer to get notices to a home e-mail account please see Mr Plain in the library where you can update your record. During the summer if you are tidying your room or clearing your brother/sister's room as they prepare to leave for university, please return any library books you find to the nearest branch library. The branch library will send them back to school for you.

CHINA EXPEDITION - OPERATIONS ROOM
Published: 27 June 2014

The Knox Academy expedition to China is fast approaching and I’m sure that you are thinking about how you can get in touch with us if you need to.

Please bear in mind that the school office will be closed and so all queries need to go through Outlook Expeditions. The following information (click here for more detail) will therefore provide you with alternatives:

If you have any routine questions while your son or daughter is away, please call The Customer Support Team during office hours on 01248 672 770. They can deal with routine queries such as:

  • Has the group checked in?
  • Is there any update?
  • Have there been any changes or calls out of the ordinary?

If you have an urgent need to contact the team in-country, for example to communicate a family emergency, you can call the Operations Room directly on 01248 672 799.

Please only call the Operations Room directly if you need to contact your son or daughter urgently.

Mr C Blair

FORMER PUPIL NEWS: TOM GATES
Published: 25 June 2014

Tom Gates (Class of 2010) has recently been awarded a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from Glasgow University.  Congratulations to Tom from all the staff at Knox Academy.

If you know of other recent graduations or other achievements please let us know; we are always interested in hearing how former pupils have progressed in their studies and life experiences.
 

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SCHOOL SPORTS?
Published: 20 June 2014

We feel that within the school pupils are regularly recognised and praised for their achievements and we would like to publicise this by improving the sports section on the school website.

It is our intention to write weekly updates on pupils achievements along with general sport around the school in the new sports column.

We would appreciate if you could take part in answering our short questionnaire (click here) and inform us on any other suggestions or comments.

Thank you,

Lucy Brown and Annabel Jackson (Sports Leaders)

MANIFESTOS: HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL 2014-2015
Published: 19 June 2014

Thursday 26 June 2014 will see the election of next session's Head Boy and Head Girl.

Staff, S5 and S6 will all have the opportunity to cast their vote next Thursday.  In order to ensure that their decision is fully informed; the candidates' manifestos can be viewed below:

Head Boy Candidates

Head Girl Candidates

Mr Redford

INFORMATION: HOME ALONE - KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE
Published: 18 June 2014

Primary 7 pupils received a letter this week regarding procedures should the school be closed in the event of an emergency eg during periods of inclement weather.  In the letter parents/carers are referred to this website for advice about keeping children safe when home alone - the document referred to can be viewed here.

 

This document was featured in a previous news update during Session 2013-2014.

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