A highlight of this week was undoubtedly the S1 modern studies visit to the Scottish Parliament. As well as seeing around the building, pupils were given the opportunity to put questions to Iain Gray, our local MSP. Mr Gray was obviously very impressed with our pupils, tweeting: “Outstanding questions from @knoxacademy S1 on their visit to @ScotParl this morning.” Our guest speaker in this week’s assemblies was Rev Martin Ritchie from St Mary’s Parish Church. He shared a story about two people in Nairobi, Kenya; they had been school friends but had lost touch and their lives took very different paths. The theme of the story was focused on kindness and treating others as you would want to be treated, which echoed the message of last week’s assemblies on respect and kindness towards others. These values are at the heart of our school community.

Just a reminder that our next Parent Council meeting will be held on Thursday 9 November, at 6.15 pm. All parents and carers are very welcome to attend.

Lauren Rodger
Head Teacher
3 November 2017