In support of the F1 in Schools team you can buy a personalised mug for £3, decorated with the picture and text of your choice. Come to meeting on Thursday (13th Sept) break in the Technology classroom for more information.

Knox Academy School of Rugby teams played Lasswade in the Outlander Conference  on Saturday.

It was mixed results across the age groups with S2 and U18 teams winning and S1, U15 and U16 defeated.

Training as normal this week but no game Saturday due to holidays.

Can all S1-S3 pupils interested in attending the Literacy Festival on Wednesday please hand in their choice forms to Ms Machen or the school office asap.

If you can’t find your form, Ms Machen will give you a new one.

The Common Room will be closed this week and reopen on Tuesday 25 September so that it can be used as an 'escape room' for Maths Week. Apologies for the very short notice on this - it has been pulled together very quickly by an Edinburgh based company.

The Library will be open for your use and a huge 'thank you' for your support and cooperation with this. Speak to Mr Blair should you wish to give it a try!

This months film is 'Jaws' the story of a very large shark. The film will screen in the library at 1.20pm on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th of September 2018.

If you wish to watch the film but have not signed up yet you just need to collect a letter from Mrs Gourley and return it before the film that you want to watch. Only pupils over 12 can view this film.

The annual Volunteering Fayre will take place on Friday 7 September. This is an exciting opportunity to find out about volunteering both within Knox Academy and in the wider community.  Details of the day are:

Period 1: presentations in the Hall. S5/6 pupils at 9 am and S4 pupils at 9.25 am. S4 teachers will bring classes to the Hall.

Period 2: all S5/6 pupils will attend the Fayre in the Social Area.  Teachers will bring their classes to the Fayre at the allocated time. Any pupils with a non-contact period can attend at any time during Period 2.

Period 3: all S4 and S3 pupils will attend the Fayre in the Social Area. Teachers will bring their classes to the Fayre at the allocated time.

Any questions, please see Mr Flood or Miss McBride.

Any pupils that would like their SQA folios back need to make a payment using the ipayimpact system online (See the school office for a reminder of the code to sign up) It is £3.91 per folio so if you need Art and Photography back you will pay £7.82. The payment is needed by the 14th of September. Please see your Art teacher if there any questions.

S1/S2 reminder, the Christmas trip to the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, on Friday 7th December, is filling up on a first come, first served basis. Your payment should preferably be made through the  IPay link on the school website and your PC1 must be returned to Drama as soon as possible. Collect a new letter about the trip if you need to!

Miss Whitfield

A revision session starts after school tomorrow (Wednesday) and every Wednesday from 3.50 pm to 4.50 pm for Higher Physics.  The session will take place in Mr. Taylor's class - T1.10.  All welcome.

The School of Rugby Fixtures calendar for Session 2018-2019 is now available.

The Eco-Committee will be meeting on Tuesday at lunchtime in Miss Laudi's room. All are welcome!

Those interested in attending a football game to watch Manchester City please attend a short meeting this Thursday at lunch time in the PE classroom at 1.30pm.

REMINDER: girls that are involved in school football, hockey, netball and rugby, morning fitness will begin this week on Wednesday morning at 7.30am. Please meet in the games hall.

Breakfast will be provided this week!