Knox Academy is delighted to announce that two of our woodwind students sat Trinity music exams last week, and passed with flying colours.
Katie Archibald: Grade 4 clarinet with merit
Rebecca Swinton: Grade 4 flute with distinction.
Liz Woodsend
General News
Published: 26 June 2012
Team Tortuga have arrived safely at Project Bona Fide on the Island of Ometepe. They have settled into their homestays and are getting used to a completely different way of life. They have spent the day learning about permaculture and the work of the project, including tasting all of the exotic fruits grown on the farm. They have also been working in a local community project and are helping to build a sowing cooperative for local women. This evening they are planning to cool off after a hard day's work on the beach.
Team Tortuga:
Yve Barry, Emma North, Ailish Kelly, Anya Singh, Lauren Fairgrieve, Robin Stewart, Callum Cunningham, Mark Robertson, Sandy Holden, Craig Greathead, Finlay Munro, Conor McHugh, Nathan Barry, Mr Woolley and Miss Bulloch
L Woolley
Published: 25 June 2012
Following successful short leet interviews held on Friday 22 June, we are pleased to inform you that Mrs Sarah Ingham, Depute Head Teacher at the school, has been offered and accepted the permanent post of Head Teacher of Knox Academy.
Appropriate recruitment checks are currently being completed which will allow Mrs Ingham to take up the appointment with effect from the start of the new school session in August.
Yours sincerely
V Cole
Chair, Parent School Partnership
Published: 24 June 2012
After another successful Activities Week, pupils have been writing about their experiences. Their articles can be read below as part of a writing competition... winners in the S1 and S2/S3 categories will be announced in the next Knox News, due to be published on Friday 29 June 2012.
S1 Activities Week
Activities Week - Riona Ronald and Beth Neville
Activities Week - Emily Bowen
Bonaly - Kirsty Barr
Bonaly - Iola More
Ghost Walk - Aiysha and Rebecca
Ghost Walk - Erin and Eilidh
S2 Activities Week
Italy - Isla Macdonald and Lara Maccagnano-Lugton
Extreme Sports - Curtis Fairgrieve
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read more... Published: 24 June 2012
After traveling for over 24 hours, both teams have arrived safely and are currently staying in Grenada, Nicaragua. They have spent today exploring the city, including the central park and cathedral. They have booked transport to their projects as well as confirming future accommodation.
The weather has been very hot and wet. They are dining at a Nicaraguan restaurant this evening.
L Woolley
We are all here safe and sound! Staying in a hostel for 2 nights and then heading off to work on our first project at La Esperanza, where we will be until Wednesday. We are in the middle of a massive thunder and lightning storm right now - never seen rain like it!
L Ward
Published: 22 June 2012
Knox Academy is pleased to announce the following new vacancy:
Applicants interested, in the position of Business Support Assistant, are invited to apply through myjobscotland, where further details can also be accessed. The closing date for applications for this post is Sunday 8 July 2012.
- Business Support Assistant - Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover) until 20 December 2012 initially - 1 post.
Current vacant posts can be viewed on this website under News > Recruitment
Published: 21 June 2012
Information on an event to be held at The Bridge Centre, Haddington, showcasing local talent to be held on Friday 22 June at 6.45 pm can be viewed here.
Young people from the Bridge Centre (Knox students past and present) have taken it upon themselves to organise and run this event under the watchful eye of Bridge Centre staff.
Published: 19 June 2012
A booklet giving details about the operation of the Food Court for Session 2013-2014 and menu availability is now available here.
Published: 14 June 2012
A number of opportunities for pupils are currently being displayed in the Careers News section of the website. We are continually updating this so please keep checking this page for updates and information.
Thanks
Published: 13 June 2012
Current S3 pupils have been issued with the following letter to take home detailing arrangements for their Work Experience placement in November of S4.
