A belated Happy New Year to one and all.

It’s good to be back and into the swing of things again.

The Prelims for S4, S5 and S6 pupils are looming – with the S4 starting on Monday 13th January (no exam leave, I’m afraid), and the S5/6 starting on the 20th (exam leave from the 20th to the 25th January inclusive).  This is the time when youngsters can gauge how they are doing, and most importantly work out what they need to do between February and May to ensure that they are successful.  Please see the Prelim Timetable that is here, if you need to check who is doing what and when.

On Wednesday evening we had the first Parent School Partnership meeting of 2014. It was very well attended and we discussed a number of issues.  As a school we are continuing to look at provision for next year’s S4 given what we are learning at the moment with the new qualifications.  There will be a survey coming up on here in due course that will be asking parental opinion as to whether they think that S4 pupils, in the future, should study for 6, 7 or 8 National Qualifications.  There will be some information included in the survey to inform your thinking.  So please have your say.  From discussions at the PSP, I know that parents still have a lot of questions about the National Qualifications, so I would suggest having a look at information here and here.  You can always get in contact with the school via, Guidance or House Heads, or at Parents’ Evenings for further clarification.

The next PSP meeting (5th February) will be followed by the Parent council AGM.  Please check the PSP website for further information.  While you’re there, you might also want to sign up for mail alerts from the Parent Council direct to your inbox.

The other “big” event on the school’s horizon is the Burns’ Supper being held on Thursday, 23rd January at 7pm in the Food Court. It’s run by Knox Academy Support Group and is one of the ways that they raise funds for the school.  A ticket costs £10 for adults and £5 for youngsters, and this includes a hearty meal and entertainment.  Please contact Mrs Ball or Mr Blair through the school, or any member of KASG.  The line-up of speakers and performers would indicate that it will be a very fine evening.  Be warned, tickets do go quickly.

Have a very good week.
S Ingham