We are looking for S6 pupils to help with some upcoming events in Haddington:
Armistice Sunday - 4 volunteers needed to help with teas and coffee
Christmas in Haddington - face-painters and other volunteers
Haddington Panto - 4 volunteers needed
If you can help, sign up on the sheet in the Common Room or see one of the Leadership Team.
The Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland shop in Haddington is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please see Mr Flood.
Thanks to all S6 pupils who went round classes collecting money for the Poppyscotland Appeal. Your support is appreciated. Mr Flood
Please see Miss Whitfield if you missed the meeting about the trip to the Lyceum Theatre to see Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland on 7th December. A number of pupils are still required to make their payment for this trip, please see Miss Whitfield if you need information about how to make this payment.
Could all pupils in the employability class please ensure they have submitted a copy of their CV and a covering letter to a member of the guidance team by Friday 11th November.
There is a possibility of taking a team or two to a model UN conference next spring, please come to a meeting in Ms Brannigan's room (RME 1) on Thursday (10/11/16) at 1.30pm if you are interested in attending. You do not have to have come to the Edinburgh University conference to attend but this event will require some prior preparation and commitment. Thank you.
Just a wee reminder that the next installment of £50 for the S1 Outward Bound Activities week trip is due today. Please see Ms Brannigan asap if you have any questions or issues. Thanks.
Congratulations to everyone that contributed to Knox Hockey on Saturday vs PL. We had pupil’s not only playing but fulfilling leadership roles by coaching and officiating as well! Players from all 3 teams showed a great deal of determination, effort and skill and this was to prove decisive. Although they dominated position and territory, the seniors were held to 1 all draw by a competitive PL side. Our U15 and 14 teams ran away with big wins, and this bodes well for tougher games later in the season. This week games are away to Boroughmuir and there will be a bus provided (£3 Per head) Please make sure to SIGN UP at PE before Thurs - Break. As Boroughmuir have a number of boys that play in their teams. They have permitted us to do the same. Any boys wishing to play this Sat vs Boroughmuir should see Mr Wands before Tuesday. Let’s make sure to get a great week of preparation in at training this week and roll on from last weeks success. Go Knox!
Friday after School Trampolining starts back this Friday. There is only one place left so if you are keen to be involved this term please collect a Form from Mr Wands in the Actice Schoosl Office (Opposite Mr Dempsters Room) today.
Job Title: Green Keeper Type: Modern Apprenticeship
Contract: Fixed Term – 12-18 months Salary: £3.40 per hour
Employer: Renaissance Golf Club, North Berwick. They are a respected golf course with a high membership and attracts visitors from all over the country to play there.
Duties will include the maintenance of the golf course and the surrounding areas. Maintaining health and safety at all times while learning the proper use of the relevant machinery.
You will learn Soft Skills (e.g. Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, etc.) SVQ Level 2 in Horticulture
You will be someone who is positive, reliable, enthusiastic and prepared to work outdoors in all weathers
To apply email a CV to Colin.Williams@slictraining.org.uk
Closing Date 11th November 2016
Border College Open Days 2016/17
Our first Open Day is coming up on Saturday 19th November 2016 from 10.00am until 12noon at our Newtown St Boswells Campus.
If you are interested in a Career in the Landbased Industry come along and meet the staff to find out what Borders College has to offer.
Those interested in our Preparation for the Armed Services course are also invited on this date as staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about this course.
For further information click here
Retail Apprenticeship for School Leavers
Over 12 to 18 months, you’ll experience retail in real time. Food, Fashion, Home and Store operations; managing £multi-million budgets; leading people and teams… it’s all part of the package, with loads of coaching and mentoring to keep you on track. Plus you’ll spend time working towards your Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Retail Management.
By the time you’ve finished, you’ll be ready to take on the role of a Commercial Manager and responsibility for an entire department. After that, there’s no limit to where you can go.
For further information click here
Pupils with Careers Interviews this week are:
Tuesday 8th November:
9.00 Harry Thursz; 9.30 Kaitlin Watson; 10.00 Millie Watt; 10.25 Adam Wilson; 11.15 Mairi Adair; 11.40 Thomas Bain; 12.10 Murron Bland; 12.40 Isla Booth; 2.00 Ashhan Tahmid;
3.00 Mirian Mells.
Wednesday 9th November
9.00 Sophie Charbonnier; 9.30 Alexander Doctor; 10.00 Jamie Doolan; 10.25 Felix Finlayson; 11.15 Branden Graham; 11.40 Sarah Greenwell; 12.10 James Grey; 12.40 Anna Cameron;
2.00 Jack Forbes; 3.00 Rory Fraser.
Friday 11th November
10.00 Fergus Syme; 11.15 Brigid Hay.
B. Plain on behalf of J. Jones
Based on feedback from former pupils we will be running our first S6 Financial Education seminar. The theme of the afternoon is 'leaving home'.
This coming Wednesday (9 November 2016) you will participate in two workshops run by Money Advice Scotland and Citizens Advice. Please ensure that you write down information that is relevant to you from the table below:
Any questions please ask Mr Blair.
Could all pupils in the Pupil Learning Team please report promptly to the Food Court Period 1 on Thursday.
We will be discussing aspects of your classroom experiences and if you have any questions please see Mr Blair, Mr Taylor or Mrs Falconer.
Could the following pupils please report promptly to the Food Court Period 1 on Thursday.
We will be discussing aspects of your classroom experiences and if you have any questions please see Mr Blair, Mr Taylor or Mrs Falconer.
S1
Brooke Clapperton, Fergus Cunningham, Jessica Goodfellow, Tomas Leach, Erin Walker, Bruce McCall, Niamh Hewitt
S2
Duncan Riley, Hannah McKnight, Andrew Graham, Iris Ramage, Ewan Aitkin, Samantha McEwan, Benjamin Matthews
S3
Dylan Glass, Holly Craig, Jenny Vischer, Christopher Renton , Amanda Martin, Jack Sneddon, Morgan Thomson
S4
Harry Davies, Hannah Elder, Rachel Armstrong, Jason Collings, Elliot Cochrane, Melissa Smith
S5/6
Rebecca McCabe, Harry Rogan, Alice Craven, Andrew McKnight, Robin Bellamy, Melissa Halliday, David Aylward, Iola More, Arran Marsh
It's hard to believe, but here in East Lothian we've now been using Google for Education for ten years, and Google would like to know how we're getting on. It's a good opportunity for us to influence how the system develops.
To share your views use the following links to their survey:
The following pupils must bring Miss McBride their completed Parent consent form ASAP : Ava Slimon 3G1, Natasha Henderson 3L2 and Jocelyn McKnight 3G2
The deadline for return of Exam Arrangements Evidence has passed (Friday 4 November). Please hand any outstanding completed forms in person to Ms Rainger (Wed-Fri) or Mr Illingworth (any day). Do not leave them on desks, or give them to other members of staff.
Letters to help with buses are available from the School Office. If you do not have a letter, please collect from the Office.
Many thanks to all S6 pupils who are helping in Tesco this weekend and next. Please wear full school uniform and make sure you know your start time. Emma De Costa and Morgan Mackie will have a list of times, and a copy will be on the wall of the Common Room. Thanks again. Mr Flood
S6 pupils will be visiting classes on Monday and Tuesday next week. Please bring donations for this worthy cause.
Can all Geography national 5 pupils sign up to Google classroom (1idwm0e) as there is help for their assignment on there. There will also be a help drop in session on Wednesday at 1:30.
Thanks,
Miss Stobie
Can pupils who are attending David Almond's visit, please make their way to the School Library after registration/assembly TODAY, Friday 4th November 2016.
B. Plain
All pupils should come to collect an information sheet on their host family from Miss McBride by the end of the day. The information sheet must be signed by your parent/guardian and returned by Monday 7th of November.
Priority booking letters will be issued to all pupils involved in this yea'rs Christmas Concert from Monday 7th December at 4pm.
You can collect a letter from the Music department, from your usual rehearsal or from your instrumental lesson.
Tickets are allocated on a 'first come first served' basis and no bookings will be accepted after 2nd December.
Amnesty International will meet Monday (7th December) at 1.30 in RME room 2 (Mrs Montgomery's room). Everyone welcome!
The Eco-Committee will be meeting on Tuesday 8 November in Miss Laudi's room at 1:20 pm (lunch time) to create an action plan. All members are encouraged to attend! If you haven't come to a meeting yet, but would still like to join, please come along. We need as many creative ideas as possible!
The new Food Court Menu for October 2016 - April 2016 is now available online.
The following pupils need to hand in their completed PC1 form to Miss McBride ASAP: Ava Slimon 3G1, Natasha Henderson 3L2, Eve Smith 3T1, Holly Craig 3G2 and Jocelyn McKnight 3G2.
We are looking for volunteers for Easter, Summer and October weeks in 2017. The volunteers (need to be 15 Years old) would work on a 1:1 basis with a child with additional support needs and help them join in activities and have some fun during their school holidays. All training is provided to the volunteer and they will receive support and guidance through their time volunteering with us. In order for us to run we rely on local youngsters to come and volunteer.
If you are interested, please see Mrs Ingham.
We are looking for an S5 or S6 pupil/s to organise this year's Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 16 December. If you are interested either individually or in a group to do this, please see Mrs Maguire in the school office. Thanks
One space has become available on the Paris 2017 trip. If you would like to take up this place you must speak to Miss McBride ASAP but also before the end of the week.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
On Saturday 19th November, Mr MacDonald will be taking pupils down south to watch a Premier League football match - Manchester United vs Arsenal at Old Trafford Stadium. Only 45 spaces are available so if you are interested in attending a spectacular event, go to the PE classroom at break time today (Wednesday 2nd November) for further information.
Mr MacDonald
The second installment for the S1 Activities week residential to Outward Bound is due by next Monday (7th November). Please pay online if at all possible at www.eastlothian.gov.uk and click on PAY FOR IT. Ensure that AWS117 (the School Payment Reference Code) is entered in the appropriate box. If there are any issues with this please see Ms Brannigan (RME 1).
The inter-house Sports competition started this week. This Week its …Badminton
-S1’s are on Tuesday
-S2’s are of Wednesday
-S3/S4’s are on Thursday.
All you need to bring to take part is suitable P.E shoes. This is not just for club players...You can gain House points by simply taking part!
There is benches that are marked out for each house, if you are taking part please put your things at your house bench.
There is a bench for Teachers and Pupils who want to Support & Spectate.
Regards - CSLA Group
