Last weekend, Knox pupils were very busy in the community. A group of S6 pupils gave up their Friday afternoon and Saturday to help with the Autumn Fayre at Kings Meadow Primary School. The chair of the KMPS PTA reported ‘the pupils were cheerful, polite, willing and able. I really would have struggled without them. They didn't rush off at the end but kept asking what else they could do to help with the clear up, I couldn't have asked for more’.
On Sunday evening, a group of pupils joined the Paisley Philharmonic Choir in a concert at St Mary’s. The pupils (N Hardie and B Nisbet, S4, G Dodson and David Edgar, S5 and R Bissoonauth and D Ryan, S6) performed solos and were very well received by both choir and audience.
The theme of the assemblies this week has been the school’s Sports Council and the extra-curricular opportunities available to pupils. The Sports Co-ordinator, Mr A Lambert, encouraged all pupils to take part in a sport and asked for suggestions regarding activities they would like to see in the school.
The Parent School Partnership (Parent Council) met on Wednesday evening and various issues and areas were discussed. The meeting began with a presentation from Mr D Swinney, Head of the Communication and Literacy Faculty, regarding the work in the school on literacy. Minutes will be available on the Parents’ website.
The Preliminary Examinations for all S4 pupils began yesterday, I am sure you join me in wishing all the pupils good luck in these important examinations.
The school’s Eco Group held their first major event yesterday evening. The ‘Ecolife’ event was a resounding success. There were stalls selling recycled/local goods, a book/DVD swap, plant stall, refreshments and information tables on composting and the work of the Seabird Centre. The event drew a big crowd of pupils, staff, parents and members of the community, perhaps the main draw being the fashion show. Local charity shops provided clothes and staff and pupils of all ages took part. Paris, Milan, Haddington? Congratulations to all pupils and staff involved in the evening and a special thank you to the Biology Department: Ms C Slowther, Dr G Wilson and Ms L Ward for their enthusiasm and leadership in organising the enjoyable evening.
Today, Knox Academy has taken on a pink tinge as the pupils have paid to be able to wear pink items of dress. There have been lots of pink ties, shirts, hats, tights and jewellery. All monies collected (currently £400 and rising) are for Breast Cancer Care. Many thanks to the S6 Charities Committee for organising the morning.
Congratulations to all members of the school community on a hectic and successful week.
Best wishes.
JB Craig
