East Lothian Countryside Ranger Service are offering a Summer Explorers programme for young people aged 8-14 years old with a keen interest in East Lothian's varied countryside and wildlife.
Full details including costs can be found in their promotional leaflet.
Payment for Home Based packages can now be made - details of how to pay is on the school website here. Pupils should make sure they get PC1 forms into the school office ASAP and payment should also be made in full.
We are looking for 4 keen golfers to represent Knox at the Youth Games ont he 10th of May. This is a competition for S1 and S2 pupils and it open to boys and girls.
Please see Mr Wands if your keen to play.
Go Knox
The latest edition of the East Lothian Works Newsletter of employment and training opportunities can be viewed here.
A few updates for those pupils who are staying in Haddington for Activities Week
S1 Day Trips information is now on the website (parental letter and consent form).
S2/3 Packages - still a few people to return their choices for the week, please get this done ASAP. There will be pupils coming around harassing you to make choices! Also please note a slight change has been made to the Explore Edinburgh package - check out the online booklet on the website to see this.
If you are competing at and International level (i.e. for Scotland) at your Sport / Activity then Knox Sport wants to hear from you.
So far we Have international Basketball, Table Tennis, Squash and Trampoline Representatives that we know about.
We really don't want you to miss out on the well deserved recognition you deserve for all the time and effort you commit to.
Please speak to PE or Mr Wands
Borders College is this year holding another Horse Care Open Day;
Wednesday 23rd May 2018, From 2-6pm, Ian Stark Equestrian Centre, Greenhill Farm House, Selkirk, TD7 4NP
This event is the ideal opportunity for anybody interested in a career in Horse Care to find out what training opportunities are available to them at Borders College.
More information about the Horse Care Open Day can be found on our website, where it is also possible to register attendance online.
EY have re-opened 2 x spaces on their Business Apprenticeship in Tax starting in September 2018 in Edinburgh. The roles have no closing date and instead are filled on a first come, first served basis.
The Business Apprenticeship is a 5-year programme working towards the ICAS qualification with a starting salary up to £21,500. Entry requirements are 5x Highers (any grades and can be taken over 2 years) and no formal tax, accounting or finance knowledge is required. All our work is performed in teams and so we are looking for people who are good team players.
If you are interested, please ask them to visit the EY website to find out more and submit an application.
The Public Library Service are looking for volunteers to help in branches over the Summer Holidays. You will be assisting with craft activities, helping kids choose books, talking to kids about the books they have read, and registering kids for the summer reading challenge and giving them their incentive, stickers etc..
They also want your help to plan the activities around the challenge and perhaps an activity you would like to run in the branch.
If you are interested in this opportunity, Caroline Messer, Senior Librarian, Young People Services, will be in Knox Academy Library at lunchtime THURSDAY 26th April 2018 to discuss this further with you.
B. Plain
All Italian Explorers are asked to remind parents/carers that there is a meeting as previously indicated on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 7 pm in Knox Academy to give further information about the cross-curricular residential educational excursion.
All parents/carers should already have received notes from Meetings No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 with pupils. Much of this information has already been actioned eg submitting EHICs. However there is still information relevant, particularly arrangements for spending money.
The Biggest Multi Sport event of the year is approaching…The Youth Games - Thurs 10th May
The coaches below will be selecting teams to represent Knox in the next week.
If you’re a regular player of any of the sports below and are keen to be involved on the day, speak to the relevant coach this week! They will give you an Parent Information letter that you will need to get signed and returned to PE or Mr Wands.
Some activities may involve a trial i.e. Badminton next Tue at Lunch…
• T Salkeld - S1 Boys Rugby (10 players)
• S Marnoch / T Salkeld - S2 Boys Rugby (10 Players)
• S Wands – Golf (4 Players)
• S Wands & Michelle L - S1/2 Boys Basketball (8 Players)
• S Wands & Michelle L - S1/2 Girls Basketball (8 Players)
• S Elms - S1/2 Boys Football (13 Players)
• S Elms - S1/2 Girls Football (13 Players)
• S Laing - S2 Girls Hockey (10 Players)
• S Laing - S1 Girls Hockey (10 Players)
• L Borwick / Mike M - Mixed Team Badminton (4 Boys 4 Girls)
Go Knox
The following pupils have an interview for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award on Wednesday 25 April at the following times.
Please could staff let them know and ask them to report to the office.
Wednesday 25 April 2018
There will be a short girls junior netball meeting on Wednesday 25th April during break in the PE classroom. All players please attend.
Thanks, Hana and Bethany
All S2/3 pupils should have a letter and choice form for Activities Week home based packages (If you don't have a copy, please collect one from School Office). Any pupil who is not going to Italy,Paris or PGL should get their choice form returned to the School Office by Friday 27th April. If your form is not returned by this date you may not be allocated with your first choice.
Join ‘Off to Work’ to have a legendary summer! We are looking for WAITERS, WAITRESSES, BARTENDERS AND BARISTAS to join our Edinburgh team to take part in some amazing events such as VIP Garden Parties, luxury golf championship events, race courses, the Royal Highland Centre, Castles, Concerts, and Gigs and many, many more!
You must be over the age of 18 due to the service of alcohol and be able to prove your right to work in the UK. If you are 18 in the coming months happy to speak now and get you working when the big day comes!
What can we offer you?
· Rates starting from £8.78 (£7.83 + £0.95 holiday pay) for under 25’s. You’re automatically rising to £8.78 after 30 shifts!
· WEEKLY PAY
· Two FREE FCA accredited courses in Food Safety & Health and Safety
'Club’ together, refer your friends and get rewarded for it!
Apply now and ‘wedge’ yourself into the action this summer.
Or email your CV to kate.cowan@offtowork.co.uk and we’ll be in touch!
A reminder to all S5 pupils signed up for September's trip to Dalguise that the second installment of £50 is due by the end of this week. Ideally, payments should be made online using the payment code DAL18. Any cheques or cash should be given to Mr Redford. Please see Mr Redford as soon as possible if there is any issue making the payment by the deadline.
Mr Redford
Can all those that attend junior netball on a Wednesday please attend a short meeting today (MON) in the PE classroom at lunch time (1.30pm)
Do you enjoy watching films? Would you like Knox Academy to have its very own film club where you can help choose films to watch and review, including getting involved in other film related activities?
Please complete this Google Form to have your say and help us design the best Film Club for you.
The Foundation Apprenticeship presentations will take place Period 1 today as follows:
Early Years Childcare - DR.3 (Mr Redford's room)
Scientific Technology - M.5 (Miss McPhee's room)
Financial Services - M.9 (Miss Stobie's room)
The presentations will start at 9.15 am. Pupils should be there by 9.10 am.
Any concerns, please see Mr Flood.
Metaphrog will be in Knox Academy on Wednesday 23rd April 2018, Period 3, to lead a Graphic Novel Workshop. The award winning Metaphrog will work with pupils from Knox Academy, Dunbar Grammar, and North Berwick High. If you wish to come along to this workshop please see Ms Lynch or Mr Plain in the Library. You can learn more about Metaphrog here.
Early Learning and Childcare Careers Information event
The City of Edinburgh Council
Friday 20 April 2018 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR.
If you're looking for a job that's rewarding, fun and has the potential to change lives, then sign up for one of our information events and find out more.
To help you decide if a career in early learning and childcare is for you, Bookings for the event can be made here:
Choose from two sessions:
Morning: 9.30am - 12 noon
Afternoon: 12.30 - 3pm.
You'll hear from men and women who have made the leap to a successful career in early years and childcare.
You'll also hear from leading lights of Scottish Early Learning and Childcare.
Chat with staff from the Council and get advice from various college and private training providers.
Earn £15,300 a year whilst you train and £20,000 plus, when qualified.
Check out the training posts starting this August with the City of Edinburgh Council on MyJobScotland.
Deadline for applications is Sunday 6 May 2018.
The latest newsletter of career and training opportunities from East Lothian Works can be viewed here.
Costa, Odeon at Fort Kinnaird are looking for Barista’s
Wage : £7.83 per hour
Hours: TBA
Job Ref : NRD-AND-003767
Our Costa Baristas are committed to delivering the perfect experience, passionate and friendly they work closely with our colleagues in the Cinema to perfect our Guests' experiences
Key accountabilities for Your Team:
• To complete and pass any company provided training required for the role
• To attend team meetings as required Your Customer
• To deliver the highest levels of customer service that encourages positive customer feedback and sales
• To maintain standards of health, safety and cleanliness across the store in line with the cleaning schedules
• To be knowledgeable and confident about all products demonstrated by advising customers and answering queries
• To produce and prepare all products in line with brand excellence standards
Essential Skills:
• Friendly and approachable
• Ability to communicate and work confidently as part of a team
• Flexible, and willing to exceed expectations to deliver fantastic end results
• Cares about the product, team and customers; and treats others the way they would want to be treated
• Delivers great coffee with genuine style
• Open and honest with an enthusiastic willingness to learn
• Reliable and committed
• Ability to use initiative, and work without close supervision
• Proud to wear the Costa uniform, presenting a professional image at all times
• Arrive for your shift on time, with a positive can do attitude
• Ability to multi-task and perform varying duties throughout the store
• Takes a genuine interest in the business
To apply, please click here
A fantastic opportunity for S4/5 pupils who are interested in a careers in Investment Management is available on Friday 22nd June 2018, in Edinburgh. The event will provide a an Insight Experience of pupils chosen career. The day will include: Introduction to investments and career routes; Opportunities with the Sector; and Team Building with Investment 20/20. If you are interested in this opportunity please see Mr Flood as soon as possible for your name to be registered.
To raise funds for future Duke of Edinburgh and Hill Skills Courses to cover increasing costs and make these course as accessible as possible our current Duke of Edinburgh group who are completing a Hill Skills Award with Outdoor Education would like to give something back by gaining sponsorship for completing the final part of their award which is walking their first Munro next Friday.
Please see our Just Giving page to donate and share it as well please.
Author John Young will visit Knox Academy on Monday 23rd April to discuss his book Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist. The event will be held in the library for all S3 pupils. You will have the chance to purchase the book following John's presentation and get your copy signed. Registration teachers have flyers about the book to distribute to you. We are sure you will give John a warm and respectful welcome to Knox Academy and will engage fully with his presentation on Monday.
Mr Plain & English Department
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office London is offering UK 6th form students (year 12 and 13) the opportunity to experience an unforgettable month at a Hong Kong university this summer while boosting their CV.
All students have to do is demonstrate why Hong Kong is a unique and attractive place for start-up businesses.
Might you be interested? Then it’s time for you to get your creative juices flowing - you could be one of five lucky winners on their way to the trip of a lifetime!
Applications close 8 May 2018. See the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office website, call 020 7290 8208 or contact Eileen Tung for more information and an application form.
Tempest Photography will be coming into school on Thursday 26 April 2018 to take a whole school photograph. This photograph only takes place every 7 years to allow every year group to have the opportunity to be part of it.
These photographs are always a good keepsake, marking the years of secondary school. Information about how to purchase the photographs, if you should wish to do so, will be sent home in due course.
Pupils should be dressed smartly, in full school dress code for this event. Senior pupils should be in their blazers and ties. All pupils should be wearing a white shirt, tie and all black trousers or skirts and shoes.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Many thanks for your support.
The consultation on the Draft Local Transport Strategy (LTS) and associated documents is now live on the Council's Consultation Hub covering the period from 2018 to 2024. The LTS outlines a range of problems and issues affecting Transport in East Lothian and what actions and measures it proposes to deal with these issues. The draft Strategy reflects the key role of transport and outlines plans for ongoing development taking into account the wider changes in East Lothian as detailed in the Local Development Plan.
As well as the main draft LTS, there are a number of associated Plans which will deliver specific aspects of the overall Strategy - these are:
We want to gather views on the draft Local Transport Strategy (and associated Plans). You can share your views on the East Lothian Consultations website. The draft LTS, associated Plans and SEA Environmental Report are available for inspection from Tuesday 3 April to Friday 11 May 2018. They can be viewed at all libraries and principal offices in East Lothian at John Muir House, Haddington and Brunton Hall, Musselburgh as well as the online consultation.
Please could anyone who received a trophy/shield/cup at last year’s Awards Ceremony, hand it back into the school office, in preparation for the Awards Ceremony 2018.
Due to popular demand, pupils who are attending the S1 residential trip to Ullswater will be able to purchase a hoodie (with personalised option available). Should pupils wish a hoodie they must collect an order form from Mrs Cochrane by Friday 20 April 2018. All orders must be returned and paid for in full by Friday 27 April 2018.
Hoodies are completely optional, and should you have any issues with the payment deadline, please contact Mrs Cochrane as soon as possible and by Friday 20 April 2018.
Activities Week is fast approaching and we now need to organise your activity groups for Outward Bound, as well as who you will be sharing a room with. For further information on this, could all S1 girls going on Outward Bound please come to Miss Orr's room at interval today (Tuesday 17th). Could all boys please come to Miss Orr's room at interval on Thursday 19th.
There will be a VERY brief Eco-Committee meeting on Tuesday at the start of lunch time in Miss Laudi's room.
There will be a Green Team meeting on Wednesday at lunch time in Miss Laudi's room.
Can all those that are attending the East Lothian girl's session tonight at Meadowmill, please come and let Miss Borwick know that they are attending during break time today.
Can all those that have yet to give their size, colour and embroidery choice for the PGL trip, please come to PE at lunch time today.
Reywood Construction are looking to employ 3 - 4 young people, initially for 6 months as Labouring (this trial period is to establish what trade you show the most interest in Joinery, roofing, painting & decorating etc). After successful trial period if applicable you will be given in-house training in a specific area.
If this opportunity is for you, please send your CV to Sharon@reywood.org Tel 01875 615400
You must be able to travel to MacMerry Industrial Estate.
Amazing Graduate Apprentice opportunities advertised on apprenticeships.scot for Business Technology and Software Development. To view these opportunities please click here.
Looking for some extra cash or experience over the summer, Edinburgh Tattoo have a variety of job opportunities available. You can find most of the roles on the Creative Scotland website or from the links below.
Pay: £8.75 p/h Closing Date: 9 April 2018
Usher Spotlight Operator Assistant Receptionist Cushion Hire Assistant Box Office Assistant Evening Retail Assistant Event Steward
There are a number of vacancies available at the retail outlets and service industries at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh. To view the posts available, please click here.
The latest East Lothian Works newsletter for employment and training opportunities can be viewed here.
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