Communication

Miss Z Machen (PT Curriculum)

Faculty News: Communication

Published: 15 November 2012

"Should Scotland become independent?"

Mr Illingworth and Mr Redford will be taking part in a debate on Thursday 22 November (1.25 pm in the library) on the question of Scottish Independence.  It's going to  be fairly informal with opening speeches then questions/comments from the floor with an opportunity for the speakers to respond. 

The idea is to raise the profile of debating, a great format for challenging our pupils to think independently, and encouraging pupils to talk about the independence question.

Published: 15 November 2012
On Wednesday, 14th November, the senior debating team took part in their first competition.  Liska Crofts and Ailish Kelly were debating against the motion "Free speech is not an absolute" and Iona Lee and Louisa Paxton were debating against the motion "Minimum alcohol pricing would be good for Britain." A lot was at stake since Knox were the reigning Edinburgh round champions for the last three years. 
 
The team did really well and the quality of the debates was outstanding. Unfortunately we were narrowly beaten by an on-form Boroughmuir High school.
 
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Published: 11 November 2012

Pupils in S2 were recently asked to produce a piece of work on the theme of "Remembrance". The work produced was very impressive and included powerpoints, poetry and film. This video showcases some of the best work.

On the eleventh November eleven o'clock,
The whole of Great Britain shall come to a stop,
Everybody at once will stay silent and still,
Take two minutes to think of those who have been killed.
They fought hard for their own life and hard for our lives,
They left all...

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Published: 06 November 2012

S2 pupils visit the Brunton Theatre

 

Students thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the Brunton Theatre today.  Miss Machen and Mr Plain say that pupils were a credit to the school.  Recently in class, many S2 pupils have been reading the First World War play, "White Poppies", and watching the adaptation of Micheal Morpurgo's moving war-time novel has further developed their understanding of this period.

Published: 06 November 2012

J K Rowling in Haddington

Miss Machen and three S6 students, Phoebe Roebuck, Claire Wilson and Ben Nisbet, were proud to represent Knox at this year's book festival.  They thoroughly enjoyed listening to Muriel Sparks' interview with J K Rowling and were excited to meet the Harry Potter novelist at her book signing.  Thanks to Nicky Stonehill for providing our students with this fantastic opportunity.