Last Saturday, twenty-three pupils, mainly S1 but some from S2 and S3, participated in the Haddington Festival Float Parade. The school created a walking float with the theme "Knox is Fit for Life" and focused on healthy eating and sport participation. A colourful banner was followed by the enthusiastic cheerleading team and pupils dressed to represent the football, rugby, basketball and hockey teams. Next came pupils displaying a variety of giant fruit and vegetables they had created and real fruit was distributed to spectators by pupil chefs. Well done to all involved, including Mrs Ferguson and the staff from the Technology Faculty, who joined in the fun.

A big thank you to the staff (in particular, the organiser, Mr Lambert), senior pupils and volunteers who helped make National School Sports Week such a success for the S1 pupils. Everyone enjoyed the week, with a very high participation rate. Also, there were thought-provoking sessions on ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ and playing sports with a disability. The House Championship scores were: Garleton- 2275 points, Traprain- 1930 points, Lammerlaw - 1660 points. Congratulations to Garleton. Full details of the team and individual results will be available on the website.

All S2/3 pupils have been involved in their Activities Week and this has provided a huge range of opportunities. Groups have been in France, Italy, Shetland, the west of Scotland (sailing), Amsterdam and London. The remaining S2/3 pupils undertook activities including: golf, surfing, rock climbing, cycling, rambling, song writing, nutrition and cooking, health and beauty, art work and jewellery making. Feedback has been positive and full details (and photographs!) will be available on the website. Today, all S1-3 pupils are involved in a Literacy Day; activities include finishing the Big Read of ‘Kidnapped’. Congratulations to everyone on a successful and enjoyable week.

Best wishes.

JB Craig