The S1 Activities Week Group Lists have now been put on display on the notice board at the back of the Food Court.
Pupils should take a note of which group they are in and also where that group is going each day.
There is also a sheet with lots of information on display - available here. Pupils should check the notice boards on a regular basis as new information will be displayed as it becomes available.
Activities Week Team
At an East Lothian Council meeting, approval has been granted to award an additional day’s holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Tuesday 5th June 2012.
This means that all schools, in addition to the earlier agreed holiday of Monday 4th June, will now also be closed on Tuesday 5th June.
Lyons Davidson is a successful law firm employing over 1,200 people across the UK. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motor recovery Case Handler to join our Edinburgh city centre office. Acting for large insurer clients, you will be assisting in the recovery of their outlay. Having established that a case is worth pursuing, you will then be responsible for seeking recovery against the negligent third party. This role specialises in litigation based motor recovery, non-personal injury work.
Paralegal – Insurance Litigation: Motor Recoveries (GR03/EDI/OTM/1 – Paralegal)
Location: Edinburgh
Salary range: £14,000 - £17,500
You will be responsible for:
Competencies
Experience
The successful candidates must have a genuine interest in law, be PC literate, have excellent communication and organisation skills and be proactive. You will be a team player who is able to use your own initiative and to work to strict deadlines.
To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to careers@lyonsdavidson.co.uk. Please quote reference number when applying.
Closing date: 21st May 2012 (12 o’clock)
J Easson
Please note that Monday 21 May is not a holiday. The next holiday Monday is 4 June.
Revised session dates, which were issued last year as a result of the Jubilee celebrations are available here.
Knox Academy is pleased to announce the following new vacancy:
Applicants interested, in the position of Teacher of Computing, are invited to apply through myjobscotland, where further details can also be accessed. The closing date for applications for this post is Sunday 27 May 2012.
Current vacant posts can be viewed on this website under News > Recruitment
We have a fantastic opportunity for an ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP at CALEDONIAN BREWERY.
We are looking to offer a 4-years apprenticeship to a worthy school leaver commencing in September 2012 and would like to take the opportunity to open the applications to any young person who would be interested in an Engineering career with Heineken in the UK. As the opportunity is based in Edinburgh we thought it would be ideal to ask you if you know anyone who may be interested.
The apprenticeship will be supported by Heineken in the UK and will involve both practical skills in the Brewery and formal Further Education Qualifications, which the successful candidate would be expected to successfully achieve during their training
If you know anyone who may be interested in a Career in Engineering and a fantastic opportunity to work for Heineken in the UK please ask them to send their details to Mick Scrimshaw or Doreen Herne by 20 May 2012 .
If they would like any further information on the opportunity please ask them to Call Mick Scrimshaw (777 2058) 07976451302.
J Easson
NHS Lothian are advertising 4 Modern Apprenticeship posts (2 x Engineers, 1 x Electrician, 1 x Joiner) on the SHOW website.
These posts close on Monday 14 May 2012.
J Easson
At the KWN Awards Ceremony on Thursday 3 May 2012, held in Redditch, the Knox KWN Team celebrated outstanding success with the presentation of the UK Grand Prix Award for their thought-provoking film on Knife Crime. This award is given for the film that demonstrates the best overall performance across all the judging categories in the Panasonic competition.
The Knox Team have now been invited to attend the Global Awards Ceremony in London after winning the UK Grand Prix. They will participate in Winners’ Week being held from 7-10 August competing with other schools from across the Globe. Needless to say, the team (J Calder-Petrie, B Cole, O McHugh, E Munro, R Taylor, S Uddin, A Waddell and C Wright) are very excited and delighted about winning this prestigious award.
Their thought-provoking and moving film concerns Knife Crime and highlights its devastating effects on lives - both on victims, perpetrators and families. The main message being communicated is that despite Knife Crime being illegal it is a more common problem than some might think and that its effects can shatter lives and leave scars deeper than the skin.
The team visited St Andrew's House in Edinburgh to interview Kenny MacAskill MSP, the Justice Secretary for Scotland to hear his views on Knife Crime and its effect on society. While their Case Study focused on Rev Cameron McKenzie and his own personal life experience of how Knife Crime has affected both himself and his family. Various vox-pops are used throughout the documentary communicating general public opinion on Knife Crime.
The KWN programme demonstrates the values of a Curriculum for Excellence (Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens, Effective Contributors). Reflecting while waiting at the airport for the return flight some comments from the team about the KWN experience thus far can be viewed below:
“It has been an excellent experience and I would encourage others to participate next year – the programme teaches life skills and the value of teamwork” CW
“In shock” and “Tears of Joy” RT
“It has been incredible fun, working as a team, growing in confidence, and meeting new people across the programme, with a real sense of achievement” JCP
“I’ve learnt a lot, and appreciate watching films more. It has been really good fun, with great moments of laughter” BC
“We’ve learnt to talk to each other properly, respecting each others ideas even after arguments!” OMH
“Excited about London” AW
“Team development has been important, we’ve learned to communicate effectively and not shout over others. Our friendship bond is closer, with a real sense of achievement. We’ve worked independently, had some challenges, but importantly met our deadlines” SU
“I’m ‘buzzin’ about winning the UK Grand Prix. The programme really opens up the different aspects of filmmaking. You begin to appreciate what goes on ‘at the bottom of the iceberg’ – the preparation and behind the scenes...
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There is a position now available in the Environmental Sciences Department for a Laboratory Assistant.
You will be responsible for the routine maintenance of the glasshouses, outside test plots and ecotoxicology laboratories.
Duties will include maintaining the associated test systems e.g. fish and crops. In addition you will be responsible for calibrating the department’s digital thermometers and the routine monitoring of fridges and freezers. The role will also include some operational participation in selected studies. Overall the position combines routine tasks with the opportunity to participate in commercial studies.
Applicants should possess Standard, Higher Grade qualifications or equivalent. Good communication and organisational skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail and a positive and constructive approach to working in a busy laboratory environment are essential.
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a real commitment to your training and development needs.
To apply please send a full comprehensive CV to the Human Resources Department, Charles River, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 2NE, or via their website. Please quote the relevant reference 09/120371.
J Easson
Tyne and Esk Writers, Young Writer of the Year Competition has been launched. Let your imagination run wild, entries will be accepted on any topic.
The competition is open to all S1-4 pupils in East and Midlothian schools. East Lothian pupils should give entries to the school librarian.
All entries to be returned to the librarian by Friday 15 June 2012.
Full details of the competition can be found in the school library and from English Department.
