Please come along and support us on Saturday 7 December 2013 at the Apex Hotel in the Grassmarket.
We will be promoting and selling our app VALU£ IT.
Hope to see lots of you there.
Team Emerge.
General News
Published: 04 December 2013
This is a reminder to all S3 and S4 Physics pupils that you can get your own copy of "Virtual National 4 Physics" and "Virtual National 5 Physics". These resources cover the Experiences and Outcomes for Level 4 Physics and the Key Areas for National 4 and 5 Physics. Just bring a pen drive with you to class and your Physics teachers will show you how to load up your own set.
These are ideal to help with revision or to work through if absent from school.
Published: 28 November 2013
The English Department has changed the day of the Nat5 revision session from Wednesdays to Mondays, after feedback from students.
So come along this MONDAY 2 DECEMBER to practise questions on WORD CHOICE.
A Sumerling
Published: 27 November 2013
Do you want to study in the US?
This programme gives current S5 pupils a chance to experience life at an American university. It's quite an intense programme but is a really amazing opportunity!
More information on eligibility and application can be found here.
There is no requirement for a pupil to want to study an undergraduate degree in the US, but they should be interested in higher education and the US - there's more information on the destinations of previous participants in a press release here.
Published: 27 November 2013
A reminder... Christmas is arriving early at Knox Academy this year. Come along on Thursday 28 November from 6pm, enjoy a glass of Mulled Wine and browse the fabulous selection of stalls.
We are delighted that so many East Lothian businesses and traders are coming along on the night to share in the fun. Not to mention some great Raffle prizes and a performance from the Knox Academy Jazz Band. What more could you need to kick off your Christmas?
Foxlake Adventures, The Malt Kiln - Haddington, The Chocolate Tree, Up NB of North Berwick, Phoenix Cards, JP's Deli, Granny Sallys Soap Kitchen, Phoenix cards, Usborne Books and many many more.........
The event is in aid of the China 2014 Expedition.
Published: 26 November 2013
A nurse from the Carberry Travel Clinic will be coming into school on Monday 2nd December to give an initial presentation on vaccinations to any member of the China teams who are interested. The presentation will start at 6.30 pm in the library. There will be a small charge for attending - the exact amount will be determined by how many people attend. Please bring some money in case payment is required on the night.
Any queries contact the school.
Published: 25 November 2013
Revision sessions will be starting this Wednesday lunchtime for National 5 students.
After this week, the revision sessions will be moved to Mondays 4-5 pm.
We'll be revising the skills needed to complete the Close Reading paper, and each week we'll take a different skill and practise it in the session.
You'll get lots of feedback and support from the English department during the sessions.
The sessions will take place in Mr Edward's room.
All the details can be found here.
A Sumerling
Published: 22 November 2013
There will be a St Andrew's Day themed menu in the Food Court on the 27th November.
Christmas lunches will be served on the 11th and 12th December.
Published: 20 November 2013
Haddington are holding their Festive Market on Saturday 7 December 2013 in the Town House from 10 am - 3 pm.
Christmas cheer for all the family!
There are lots of Christmas stalls; a Christmas cafe; Christmas carols from local youngsters; face painting and of course Santa's grotto.
Published: 18 November 2013
Whilst we hope it never happens, it is inevitable that there might be an occasion when pupils have to be sent home early en masse from school e.g. if the weather turns. In cases such as this, we cannot inform you in advance and would therefore like you to consider your “Plan B”. It would be our intention to try and contact parents directly, but sometimes that is impossible and we have to get buses away and ensure that all are pupils are safe and sheltered. Pupils will always be allowed to stay in school until they can be collected or looked after. For further advice about keeping your child safe when home alone, please take a look at this document.
Letters have been sent home (pupil post) which include a form to complete indicating what should happen in the event of an emergency school closure.
The options which are included on the form are:
- Walk home. I have made arrangements to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Get on the bus. I have made arrangements to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
- Go to a friend or relative’s house (give details)
- Stay at school until they are collected by myself or another named person (give details)
Please return these forms completed to the School Office (along with any changes you need to make to the Family Update Forms). Could you also make sure that your youngster knows about the instructions that you are giving us.
Access to this information is limited to Support for Pupils Staff, Senior Staff and Office Staff.
S Ingham
Head Teacher
