December 2016

Nativity Scenes
Published: 21 December 2016

Well done to all pupils who took part in this year's Nativity scene activity. 

There were some wonderful entries and the winners are:-

Rueben Phoenix Hill (1T2) for his fantastic website with full coding which took a whopping 25 hours of work. 

Anna Munroe (1L1) for her beautiful light up Manger in a box.

Maya Lavender and Jessical Goodfellow (1G3) for their edible manger.

Special mention goes to Lizzie Vischer (1L1)  for her imaginative Tealight coloured jar manger.

Thanks to everyone who took part and made this event a success.   Pupils are reminded to collect their work from the library.

 

ALL YEARS: GREEN TEAM
Published: 18 December 2016

The last Green Team meeting of 2016 will take place on TUESDAY 20th December at 1:30pm in Miss Laudi's room. See you there!

S6 EMPLOYMENT GROUP
Published: 16 December 2016

The following S6 pupils should go to the School Office at the start of Period 1 today:

Nina McMullen, Rhys Dickson, Dean Riva, Luke Swallow, Lewis Lockhart, Ewan Jack, Tom Oliver, Jack Scott, Erin Luke, Katie Ogilvie, Beth Mill-Irving, Joanna Robinson.

LAST DAY OF TERM: ALL PUPILS
Published: 16 December 2016

The format for the last day of term:

Period 1: Garleton Panto, Lammerlaw PE Dept, Traprain goes to “normal” classes

Period 2: Everyone to their “normal” classes” (S6 can set up for the next Panto or go to classes)

Interval

Period 3: Lammerlaw Panto, Traprain PE Dept, Garleton goes to “normal” classes

Period 4: “Normal” classes (S6 can set up for the next Panto or go to classes)

Lunch

Period 5: Traprain Panto, Garleton PE Dept, Lammerlaw goes to “normal” classes

Period 6: "Normal Classes" until...

                 3.30pm S1-3 pupils to the Hall,

                 3.40pm S4 - 6 to the Hall,

                 Twelve Days of Christmas

                 4pm Finish!

ALL PUPILS: CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Published: 15 December 2016

Remember it is Christmas Jumper Day tomorrow, £1 donation, all proceeds to Save the Children.  Bake sale also

S4/5/6: COLLEGE OPEN DAY - TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2017
Published: 15 December 2016

Any pupil who would like to attend the College Open Day at Milton Road on Tuesday 17 January must give their name to their Guidance teacher or Mr Flood before the end of term.

ALL PUPILS: MEDIA GROUP
Published: 14 December 2016

When school resumes after the New Year a Media Group shall be starting, which shall be available for all years. This will cover a range of skills and aspects of photography, film, computing and journalism. Welcome for anyone willing to explore and gain fun experiences covering school events such as sports, music and drama shows. Shall start meeting every Wednesday at lunch from the 18th of January. Feel free to approach Ellana Kelly or Megan Mckirdy (S6) with any questions!

SPONSORED SILENCE
Published: 14 December 2016

The following pupils are doing a sponsored silence to raise awareness of the right to free speech.  They have sponsor forms so if you would like to sponsor them (every little helps) that would be great.  Thanks to much for helping to "Protect the Human".

  • Emily Russell
  • Kirsty Adair
  • Becca McAlpine
  • Ben Rothon
  • Amelia Hockey
  • Lizzie Vischer
  • Kathryn Craig

Please can pupils involved see Mrs Montgomery at the start of the day to collect boards etc.  Thanks.

BASKETBALL IS FINISHED FOR THIS TERM
Published: 13 December 2016

Many thanks to our senior pupil coaches for leading on basketball this term. Both they and the players have put a great amount of time in to sessions and our players are developing as a result.

Training is now finished this year but we look forward to picking it up again in the New Year and to getting some games played.

Go Knox

ALL PUPILS: CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Published: 13 December 2016

A reminder that on Friday 16 December we are holding a Christmas Jumper Day.  £1 donation if you wear a Christmas jumper, all proceeds go to Save the Children.  There will also be a bake sale. 

ALL YEARS: ECO-COMMITTEE
Published: 12 December 2016

Reminder: There will be an eco-committee meeting this Tuesday 13 December in Miss Laudi's room at lunch time, starting around 1:20pm. See you there!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS
Published: 12 December 2016

Christmas Concert tickets will be on sale on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY lunchtime this week.

Lunchtimes only from 1.20 in the Social Area.

Pupils who booked Priority Tickets can collect them from the Music department and rehearsals this week.

 

SALTIRE AWARDS
Published: 12 December 2016

There will be a representative from the Saltire Awards in the library from period 1 till the end of break on Tuesday 13th of December. Anyone who would like more information on how to gain recognition for their volunteering hours should head along either during a free period or at break. However, pupils should not ask out of class.

S4/5/6 EDINBURGH COLLEGE OPEN DAYS
Published: 11 December 2016

The Edinburgh College Open Days for August 2017 courses are as follows:

17 Jan - Milton Road Campus

19 Jan - Granton Campus

24 Jan - Midlothian Campus

26 Jan - Sighthill Campus

We will be running a bus to the Milton Road Open Day on Tuesday 17 January.  This is open to S4/5/6 pupils who are thinking of leaving school in May 2017.  If you would like to attend, please give your name to your Guidance teacher or see Mr Flood.

Pig Parade!
Published: 09 December 2016

To all pupils,

Please take a minute to come down to the library and vote for your favourite piggy bank design. S2 created the designs in money week last session and they will be used to promote expressive arts fundraising throughout the year. The winning entry will be painted on our giant piggy bank, so cast your votes by the end of term and make your vote count!

The Art Department

Pupils out of Class
Published: 09 December 2016

Could the following pupils please meet in the Puil Support Base on Monday morning at 10.00

Rachel Armstrong

Melissa Smith

Shannon Skene

Becca McKenzie

Kate Heggie

Niamh McInnes

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Published: 09 December 2016

Amnesty International will meet on Monday at the beginning of lunch - bring your food and get involved in the Amnesty Write for Rights campaign.  All welcome.

 

S2: BBC SCHOOL REPORTERS
Published: 09 December 2016

Minutes from the last meeting have been posted in the School Reporter Google Classroom. There is an action point you all need to complete for the next meeting in the Library on Wednesday 14th December 2016 at 1.15pm.

C. Prime, B. Plain, C. Dempster

Lost Iphone 7 attachment
Published: 08 December 2016

A Iphone 7 adapter to allow someone to attach their headphones to their Iphone 7 has been left in my classroom. I also have a tie that was left here a couple of weeks ago. The iphone adapter could be an S3's.

 

Thanks,

Miss Stobie

Biology Field Course to Portugal
Published: 08 December 2016

Biology Field Course to Portugal

All students who have expressed an interest to attend our field course to Portugal, please attend a short meeting in Dr Easton's room on Monday at 1.30.  I'll be issuing important information.

MID & EAST LOTHIAN SCHOOL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSIPS
Published: 08 December 2016

Congratulations to the Knox Badminton players involved in last weeks Mid & East Lothian Schools Badminton Championships.
Over 80 pupils took part from the 6 Secondary Schools in East Lothian and the 3 schools that joined the event from Midlothian.

Following this event selection will now take place for pupils to represent Mid & East Lothian Schools at the Scottish Schools National Championships which will be held on the 12th and 13th March at Bells Sport Centre, Perth.

The full list of results can now be seen up at the PE Notice Board or on the attached file.

Go Knox!

ASSEMBLIY DAYS
Published: 08 December 2016

As of Monday 12 December the assembly days will be as follows:
Monday S4
Tuesday 55/6
Wednesday S1
Thursday S2
Friday S3

Thank you.
Mrs Ingham

ALL PUPILS: LIBRARY CLOSED FROM 12
Published: 07 December 2016

The Library will close from 12:00 today, Thursday 8th December. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

B. Plain

AMNESTY BADGE and BAKE SALE
Published: 07 December 2016

Thanks very much to everyone who supported the Amnesty International Bake Sale.  The group managed to raise £73.85.  Well done to everyone who baked and got involved in making this event a success. 

Next week there is an Amnestea for the staff extended break so remember to bring some extra pennies on Tuesday. (staff only)

On Thursday 15th the Amnesty group will be doing a sponsored silence so thanks in advance for your sponsorships. 

All money raised goes directly to helping ensure people have their human rights "Protect the Human"

S3 PARIS TRIP 2017
Published: 07 December 2016



Please could the follow pupils come to see Miss McBride as a matter of urgency :

 

1. Alisha Thomas

2. Lauren Fairbairn

3. Samantha Deacon

4. Thomas Bain

5. Zara Bolt

ALL YEARS: ECO-COMMITTEE
Published: 07 December 2016

The Eco-Committee will be meeting at lunch time (1:20pm) on Tuesday 13 December in Miss Laudi's room to begin creating materials for our upcoming initiatives. All welcome!

Amnesty badge and bake sale
Published: 07 December 2016

Amnesty International will be holding a bake sale at break in the Foyer today - please come along and support this great cause.

S4-S5 NETBALL GAME

Published: 07 December 2016

The netball game is cancelled today after school as Ross High could not gather enough players due to other commitments. The game will be postponed to a later date. Training will resume as normal today after school (Wednesday 7th December).

Mr MacDonald

 

S1 FOOTBALL TRAINING

Published: 07 December 2016

S1 football training is cancelled tomorrow (Thursday 8th December) as parents evening will be taking place. Training will resume as normal next week.

Mr MacDonald

S4: FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER
Published: 06 December 2016

There will be no S4 assembly on Friday. Thank you. Mrs Ingham

S4-S5 YPI FINAL
Published: 05 December 2016

On Wednesday, the school will hold this year's Youth and Philanthropy Initiative final during Periods One and Two. All S4 and S5 pupils will form the audience as seven groups of S5 Pupils compete to win £3000 for their chosen local charity. All S4 and S5 pupils should head to their Period 1 class where they will be registered and brought down to the hall.

Good luck to all the finalists.

 

S2: BBC SCHOOL REPORTERS
Published: 05 December 2016

The BBC School Reporter team for this year is: Eilidh Graham, Louise Allan, Kyle Sutherland, Hugo Elder, Benjamin Matthews, Marilyn Briggs, and Carrie Evans. Next meeting of the Team is in the School Library on Wednesday 7th December 2016 at 1.15pm, bring your lunch. Reporters will have received an invite in their edubuzz mail for the Knox School Report Google Classroom and you can find links to videos you need to watch by the next meeting and a copy of the minutes from the last meeting in the classroom. 

C. Prime, C. Dempster, and B. Plain.

S3 & S5: CAREERS INTERVIEWS
Published: 05 December 2016

Pupils with Careers Interviews on Tuesday 6 December and Wednesday 7th December are:

Tuesday 6.12.16

9.00 Owen Scott; 9.30 Paddy Trouton; 10.00 Robin Venters; 10.30 Neil Watson; 11.10 Adam Gray; 11.40 Bora Gunes; 12.40 Ciara Herkes; 2.00 Karoline Redanskyte; 3.00 Jamie Thorburn

Wednesday 7.12.16

9.00 Niall Holman; 9.30 Adam Kielty; 10.00 Connor Lynn; 11.10 Amanda Martin; 11.40 Amy Mill-Irving; 12.10 Gregor Naysmith; 2.00 Ryan Scott; 3.00 Niamh Ritchie

B. Plain on behalf of J. Jones

ALICE THEATRE TRIP
Published: 05 December 2016

Alice Theatre Trip, Wed 7th Dec. Please ensure you are wearing full school uniform and come to the bus in the back car park after you have your registration mark. Leaving promptly at 9am!

Miss Whitfield

S4-6: ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE APPRENTICEHIP OPPORTUNITY
Published: 05 December 2016

If you’re looking to be part of a better energy future, Torness Power Station and EDF's four-year Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship will give you the skills, confidence and qualifications to join the industry’s next generation.

If this is something you think you might be interested in there will be a meeting on Tuesday 13 December in Mr Blair's room (M1.7) from 1330 - 1355. The meeting will be run by a representative from EDF who will be able to tell you more and answer any questions you have.

If interested please let Mr Blair know you will be attending by the end of the week.

ALL PUPILS: MASQUERADE BALL
Published: 01 December 2016

Tickets for the MASQUERADE BALL are priced at £5.  The Masquerade Ball will be held on Thursday 15 December 2016.  Tickets will go on sale in the locker area on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

ALL PUPILS: CHRISTMAS CONCERT PRIORITY BOOKING
Published: 01 December 2016

Final reminder that all Priority Booking Forms are due in by Friday 2 December.  Please hand into the School Office

S3: ACTIVITIES WEEK PARIS 2017
Published: 01 December 2016

Any outstanding payments for Activities Week Paris 2017 trip should be paid by Tuesday 6 December 2016.  Please see Ms McBride if there are any queries regarding this, thanks

S6: CAREERS: SQA MODERN APPRENTICE
Published: 01 December 2016

The Scottish Qualifications Authority have a vacancy for a Modern Apprenticeship in Creative Digital Media. The team you will be part of creates online training for SQA using multimedia to provide engaging and interesting content. If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and committed to the challenge of work and study for up to two years then this could be the opportunity for you. 

Salary: £16,150   Location: Dalkeith

Closing date 12 December 2016

Entry requirements: 2 Higher, one must be English

Closing date: 12 December 2016

If you are interested in the post, please see Mr Flood

For further details click here