Whilst it might be a “short” week in terms of being in school, it has not been one that has been short on activity.
On Monday I was able to help announce our new S1 representatives on the School Council.   Congratulations to all pupils who put themselves forward, but there could only be one representative per House:
Garleton:       Heather Ainslie
Lammerlaw:  Ailish Barry
Traprain:        Alexander Riddell

That means that the School Council is now up to its full complement and all the pupils are looking forward to the training day on the 19th September.  I was speaking to the Head Boy and Head Girl today as they are organising some of the training, and I think that everyone is going to have a great time and hopefully bond well as a team.

The S2 and S3 pupils had assemblies this week about Activities’ Week and the possible out-of-school excursions that they can go on.  Please be aware that these trips will only run if there are enough pupils to take part.  I am aware that some of the trips are expensive, so parents who are on benefits and need a bit of help with funds should contact me.  Equally, if any parent has problems with paying any monies – be it for Activities’ Week or courses, they should let me know and we can hopefully arrange something.  If your youngster is interested in an away-from-school trip they should have a booklet that details the cost and possible itinerary, and that also has a return slip declaring interest in trips.  These slips should be returned to the box outside the School Office by the 17th September.

Today I attended the opening of the joint St Mary’s and Haddington Infant School campus.  Mike Russell the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning did the honours along with the Provost.  What made me particularly proud was that our Jazz Band had been asked to play and were outstanding.  Everyone commented on their performance.  Thanks to them for being such great ambassadors for Knox Academy.

The school is closed to pupils tomorrow and on Monday and will reopen on Tuesday, 17th September at the usual time.  It’s going to be a fun-packed week next week with Young Enterprise trying to raise funds during lunchtimes; a UCAS evening on the 19th at 7.30pm; and the S6 pupils set off for their team-building residential at Dalguise on Friday after school.  Phew!
 

Have a very good weekend (when it comes)
S Ingham