Well done to the Amnesty group who raised an amazing £405.02 from their "Give it up" sponsorship day and a badge and bake sale.

Thanks to everyone who supported the group in every way and for everyone who has got involved. 

Have a great Christmas and a very happy New Year! 

Mrs L Montgomery

We are trying out a new method of course choice this year and would like to trial it with S5 this Thursday P1 during core classes.

This is an opportunity for S5 pupils to see the choices on offer and to make changes if you can't get the subjects you'd like. We would like as many pupils as possible to be there to take part!

Many thanks

Ms MacLeod

We have received details of the following Modern Apprenticeships:
Cultural Venue Operations, Trainee Administrator, Trainee Administrator/Receptionist, Bodyshop Advisor, Light Vehicle Technician, Trainee Administrator, Customer Service Administrator, Light Vehicle Service Technician, Digital Marketing Assistant, Scottish Government – Administrator, Retail Sales Assistant, Retail Assistant, Print Finishing, Bookkeeper, Software Engineer, Civil Engineer, Receptionist, Chef, Bar and Waiting Staff, Hairdressing Assistant, Hairdressing Assistant (Edinburgh), Medical Receptionist, Assistant Hairdresser, Lettings Administration Apprentice, Web Developer, Trainee Administrator, Hospitality Assistant, Infrastructure Analyst, Reception / Administrator, Business and Administration Assistant, Openreach Trainee Engineer, Power Engineer, IT - Network Engineer, Commis Chef, Childcare Assistant, Trainee Administrator, Trainee Administrator, Software Engineering (2018), Design Engineering Technical (2018), Business Apprentice, Design Engineering Technical Apprentice, Manufacturing Apprentice, Manufacturing Technical Apprentice.
Please contact your Guidance Teacher or Mr Flood if you are interested in any of the above opportunities.

We're delighted to announce that Knox Academy School of Rugby have been chosen as one of the Co-op's Local Community Fund Charities, which will help us to provide essential kit and training equipment for the boys and girls teams over the coming year. Its a great way for you to support rugby at Knox Academy and will ensure we can give all of the players the best experience possible. Every time you shop at the Co-op, you could be supporting rugby at Knox Academy at no extra cost to you. If you are already a member, all you have to do is visit this link and nominate Haddington School of Rugby as your local charity. If your not a member it is really straight forward to join- and costs you nothing- theres information here how to sign up www.coop.co.uk/membership.

Thanks in advance for all your support! We'll keep you updated throughout the year to let you know how it is going!

Apologies for the late notice, but running club will not be on tonight.

A reminder that there are still concert tickets available and they can be purchased at morning break from Mr Redford in room DR.3.

There will be no Girls Junior Netball Club tomorrow, Wednesday the 13th December, as the seniors will be playing against Ross High. You are welcome to come along and support the Senior Girls.

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative school final will take place on Thursday morning during Periods 1 & 2. All S4 and S5 pupils will make up the audience for the event which will see six groups of S5 pupils compete to win a £3000 grant for a local charity. Please ensure you register with your Period 1 teacher before heading to the hall to watch the final and show your support to all the finalists.

There will be no admission after 7.30 pm. Small bags only allowed in hall - Larger bags must be kept with coat in cloakroom.

No admittance if absent on day of dance.  Dress to impress.  For further details check the website: The WHAT? HOW? AND WHY? of School Dances.

The Snow Ball - Thursday 14th December - 7p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tickets for the Christmas Concert are now on general sale. Tickets are on a first come; first served basis and can be purchased from Mr Redford (Room DR.3) between 1.30pm - 2.00pm on Monday or during morning break any day this week. Pease note tickets are cash only.

Performers who have made priority bookings can collect their tickets from the Music Department from Monday afternoon.

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) works with employers, schools and the colleges in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian to deliver Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy. They are looking to recruit a Modern Apprentice for the project, which is based at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce in Edinburgh City Centre. 

You will be office based with some travel to events and meetings. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce employs 20 people, the DYW project has a small team of 4.

As the DYW Business Support Modern Apprentice you will be trained and your day would include:
Answering and directing calls to team members or taking messages
Responding and directing incoming emails and enquiries about DYW
Greeting visitors and offering refreshments
Supporting the team in planning and delivering events, like careers events in schools, buisness breakfasts and conferences.
Supporting the team in prepraing for meetings and training workshops
Recording information on the project database, printing reports for the team.
Stock audits and ordering materials
Social media posts and tracking for DYW
Writing and posting website content

For further information and details of how to apply, click here. Closing date: Friday 15th December 2017.

There will be a Bake Sale for Sleep In The Park, in the Social Area at break on Friday 8th December 2017. Please come along and support S5/6 pupils and staff, Mrs Fraser & Mr Murray, who will

Sleep In The Park on Saturday to end homelessness in Scotland.

Charities Committee

Thanks to everyone for supporting Amnesty International in the Give it Up event.

Please note there is no badge and bake sale this week as there is a bake sale for the Sleep in the Park event.

It will take place next Thursday instead.  (14th December)

The Edinburgh College Course Information Days (for August 2018 starts) are earlier this year and will take place on Tuesday 7 December at Granton Campus, Thursday 12 December at Milton Road Campus and Thursday 14 December at Sighthill Campus. We plan to run a bus to the Information Day at Milton Road Campus on Tuesday 12 December. There are 47 places available on the bus and these will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

If you are planning to leave school at the end this session and would like to attend please collect a letter and Parental Consent Form from your Guidance teacher. Any questions please see Mr Flood or your Guidance teacher.

Could all School of Rugby pupils meet in main hall straight after lunch tomorrow (Thursday). Please bring shorts, socks, trainers and SOR T-shirts and hoodies.

This is a reminder that S4 French revision is open to all this Thursday from 4-5pm in Miss McBride's room (T1.1) prior to the assessment next week. There has also been some new revision materials put up on Google Classroom for you to use.

Arabian Nights trip leaves the back car park at 9am sharp! Get your registration mark and then come to the back car park to get on the bus. We should return by 1pm.

For security reasons, it is important that all school doors are locked during the school day. All doors are monitored by cameras and it has
come to our attention that some people are exiting a door during the day and intentionally leaving it open so they can re-enter. This should not be happening and is a security concern. During the school day (when the doors are in lock down), all students and staff must enter
through the front door.
Thank you. Mrs Slowther

Tickets for the Snow Ball to be held on Thursday 14 December 2017 will go on sale in the locker area at break on Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th and Friday 8th December costing £5 each.  Points must be above -15.   Remember Dress to impress!
M Ball