Thankfully the weather held on Monday for the East Lothian Youth Games.  The Knox pupils surpassed themselves, coming second overall.  I am absolutely delighted with their tenacity and hard work.  What was even more pleasing was that the Boys’ Basketball team won their tournament!  So, congratulations to all the competitors, the coaches and staff who supported the event and helped it happen.
 

The weather was less clement on Tuesday as I stood on the battlements at Edinburgh Castle at the 21 gun salute for the Duke of Edinburgh’s birthday.  It was a pleasure to represent East Lothian (and Knox Academy) at the event.

On Wednesday I attended the final Cluster Head Teachers’ meeting of the session.  A lot of time was focused on our preparations for the P7 visit next Tuesday and Wednesday.  We are really looking forward to meeting the P7s next week.  The S6 are geared up to buddy them around, and the present S1s are looking forward to seeing people that they haven’t seen for a year.  There is an information evening on Monday night – 6.30pm start.  Parents and pupils can come a bit earlier to get Smart Cards charged with money for the Food Court or to pick up Dress Code orders.

On Thursday I visited an S3 History class (with a twist).  They have been looking at World War One and the naval arms race.  The class was divided into groups and had to make “Dragon’s Den-like” pitches to me as to which group was going to build a fleet of Dreadnoughts.  The pupils made imaginative presentations and demonstrated impressive knowledge of their subject.  I really enjoyed it and look forward to further opportunities to watch pupils demonstrating their skills.

Today is the Leavers’ Ceremony.  I am excited to meet up with the S6 to mark their time in school.  We will also have the Leavers’ Dance on the 20th and can't wait to see the young people in all their finery.

Have a good week.
S Ingham