March 2018

S4-S6: NHS LOTHIAN CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKER
Published: 12 March 2018
NHS Lothian are delighted to announce they are recruiting to a number of entry level clinical support worker posts at Band 2. 
These posts will be located across NHS Lothian and will be Modern Apprenticeships: Modern Apprenticeships 
They are recruiting to these posts based on your potential to contribute to our high quality patient care as well as demonstration of personal values aligned to those of our organisation: NHS Lothian Values 
To be considered for the Modern Apprenticeship programme candidates must be between 17-24yrs of age and hold a National 4 or above in English and Mathematics. 
In addition to this we are also interested in your values, attitude and ability to learn and how this will enable you to become a valued member of our team. Your supporting statement is therefore extremely important and should reflect how you feel you match our desire for enthusiastic and dynamic people who demonstrate a can-do attitude. 
If you believe you have the potential to help us deliver world class healthcare and want to start to develop your career we would love you to apply. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an information session on 20th March 2018 
Interviews will be held on the 29th March and 5th April 
Venue for both of these dates will be Comely Bank Training & Education Centre Edinburgh 

Candidates who are successful in interview will be expected to start in NHS Lothian on the 14th May 2018

 

S4-S6: ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL APPRENTICESHIPS
Published: 12 March 2018

You can find all sorts of rewarding career opportunities with Virgin Trains East Coast. We have 2 positions for Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeships with plenty of scope for career advancement, we’d love to hear from you. As a member of our team, you will be pushed and challenged, but will also be supported and guided to deliver a service to be proud of. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including our rewards and recognition scheme, pension and travel facilities. Not to mention our extensive training programmes to help you achieve your full potential. 

Because there is always a huge interest , it is important that all candidates meet the minimum criteria before applying for these apprenticeships to avoid disappointment at the first hurdle. Application should be made on the Virgin Trains East Coast website ‘About Us’ section. 

POSTPONED - ECO-COMMITTEE MEETING
Published: 12 March 2018

Eco-Committee meeting - NEXT Tuesday lunch time (20 March) - Miss Laudi's room. We will review Eco-Week and add some more content to our eco-board. 

ALL PUPILS: LGBT +allies
Published: 08 March 2018

Can anyone who has previously shown interest in helping the school take forward the LGBT Youth Charter meet in Miss Adam's room T1.5 at 1:30 on Tuesday 13th. New members are welcome!

The Guidance Team

S1-S3 KNOX SWIM TEAM
Published: 08 March 2018

The following pupils must attend a meeting Tomorrow at Break (Friday) at PE

  • S3 Holly Cameron
  • S3 Amelia Davidson
  • S3 Amelie Oakley
  • S3 Julia Dale
  • S3 Thomas Guy
  • S2 Adian Ballantyne
  • S2 Lucia Bivar Segurado
  • S1 Robyn Cameron
  • S1 Lauren Clark
  • S1 Emma Guy
  • S1 Martin imrie
  • S1 Emma McGavigan
  • S1 Louisa Stoddart
  • S1 Owen Williamson

Thanks
A McKnight
Knox Sports Council

ALL PUPILS: HADDINGTON COLTS BAKE SALE

Published: 08 March 2018

The HRFC U18's team are going on tour to Newcastle at the end of March 2018. We are holding a bake sale to fundraise to help pay for the trip. 

It will take place on Monday 12 March at break time in the social area. We would be very grateful if you would attend and buy our cakes.

Rugby Team

ECO-WEEK FRIDAY BAKE SALE
Published: 08 March 2018

As part of Eco-Week, the Eco-Committee is having a bake sale on Friday at break time in the social area. All treats will be priced at £1 so come ready with your coins! All the treats will be delicious and the money will be put toward Eco-Committee initiatives to improve the school grounds!

S6 EMPLOYABILITY INTERVIEWS
Published: 07 March 2018

Today's S6 Employability Interviews have been cancelled. Pupils who have submitted CVs and Covering Letters will be interviewed next Thursday, 15 March. Any other CVs and Covering Letters should be with me by the end of the day on Friday 9 March.

ECO-WEEK DRESS DOWN DAY
Published: 07 March 2018

As part of Eco-Week, we will be having a GREEN dress-down day on Friday. There will be no charge to dress down; however, we do ask that you show your school spirit and eco support by wearing something green (any shade of green) on Friday! This is the only planet we have - let's take care of it!

ALL PUPILS: NETBALL TRAINING
Published: 07 March 2018

Netball training is canceled tonight as the Manchester City trip is going ahead. Training will resume next week.

Mr MacDonald 

ALL PUPILS: HAVE YOU COLLECTED YOUR CHRISTMAS DANCE PHOTOGRAPHS?
Published: 06 March 2018

Mrs Ball would be delighted if you could collect any outstanding Christmas Dance photograph orders as soon as possible.

Thank you.

ALL PUPILS: SPORT RELIEF - PUPILS VS TEACHERS
Published: 06 March 2018

This year Knox Academy Sports Relief will be a series of 4 sports matches between pupils in S5/6 and teachers of the school. We are still looking for more teachers and S5/6 pupils to participate. The events are: Netball, Hockey, Touch Rugby and Football.

If you are a pupil and would like to take part sign up with one of the following people.

  • Netball: 15th of March 1:20-1:50 in the sports hall - Kate Heggie
  • Hockey: 15th of March 4:00-5:30 on the Aubigny astro - Morven Wrinn
  • Rugby: 20th of March 1:20 on the School pitches - Andrew Syme
  • Football: 16th of March 1:00-3:00 on the School pitches - Theo Mcguire

If you are a teacher wishing to sign up to participate for any of the above events speak to either Cole Dean, Andrew McKnight or Mr Wands. Anyone who wants to come along and spectate will be more than welcome.

C. DEAN

S5-S6 STAFF VS PUPILS HOCKEY - SPORT RELIEF

Published: 06 March 2018

There will be a Sport Relief Staff vs Pupils Hockey Match on Thursday 15th March 4-5.30pm @ The Aubigny.

Please see Morven Wrinn to sign up.

Mouthguard and Shinpads are highly recommended - Sticks will be provided.

ALL PUPILS: RRSA MEETING - WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH 2018
Published: 06 March 2018

As we were not in school last Wednesday the RRSA meeting will take place TODAY (Wednesday 7th) in Mrs Montgomery's room (RME 2).

If you are interested in getting more involved with the Rights Respecting Schools Award and are in S4 or S5 or Amnesty International come along at 1.20 pm to find out more and have a biscuit!   Thanks

S6 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS INTERVIEWS - THURSDAY 8 MARCH
Published: 06 March 2018

The second set of interviews will be on Thursday 8 March. I have very few CVs and Covering Letters from this group. These must be with me by the end of the day TODAY. A list of names and times will be in the Common Room at interval today. Any concerns please see Mr Flood.

The interviews which were postponed on Thursday 1 March have been rearranged for Thursday 15 March.

ALL PUPILS: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - THURS 8 MARCH 2018
Published: 05 March 2018

This Thursday (8th March 2018) is International Women's Day - more information to follow!

L Montgomery

GREEN TEAM
Published: 05 March 2018

The Green Team will be meeting as usual on Wednesday lunch time in Miss Laudi's room. If Eco-Week has inspired you to get involved, please do come along! New members are always welcome!

ECO-COMMITTEE
Published: 05 March 2018

Eco-Committee meeting - Tuesday lunch time - Miss Laudi's room.

S4: NATIONAL 5 COMPUTING SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Published: 05 March 2018

Please see the below arrangements for completing this year's N5 Computing Science Assignment.

  • All pupils sitting this assessment should attend Computing room M1.14 on Thursday this week straight after registration and will start the assignment.
    • You will get started during periods 1 & 2.
    • You will attend your regular classes periods 3 & 4
    • You will then then return to the department for the afternoon (periods 5 & 6).
  • All pupils should attend the Computing class on Friday Period 3
  • On Monday 12th of March all pupils should come to computing Periods 4 & 6
  • You will all use your normal class on either Monday or Tuesday
  • To complete your assignment you should come during periods 5 & 6 on Tuesday 13th of March.

Mr McSwan.

S1-S3 KNOX SWIM TEAM
Published: 05 March 2018

This year’s East Lothian Swim Gala is on Thursday 15th March. We are looking for swimmers from S1-S3 to represent Knox.

If you are a strong swimmer, swim at a club or for a regional program then we want to hear from you!

To be involved in this year’s event, you must collect a parent letter from the Active Schools Office or at PE by Thursday. Go Knox!

ALL PUPILS: KNOX DANCE SHOWCASE
Published: 05 March 2018

This year’s Knox Dance Showcase is on Monday 26th March.

We are looking for performers from ALL YEARS.

If you wish to be involved in this year’s event, you must collect a parent letter from the Active Schools Office or at PE by the end of this week.

You can dance in a group or as a solo artist and this is the ideal opportunity to be assessed for a 1 off performance at Nat 5 or Higher PE.

S2 HISTORY TRIP TO DUNDEE
Published: 05 March 2018

All pupils going on this trip must attend a meeting in M5 at breaktime on Tuesday 6th March in M5. Important information will be given out so attendance is essential.

ALL PUPILS: FOOD COURT UPDATE - AFTER ADVERSE WEATHER
Published: 05 March 2018

The Food Court will not be open until break on Monday 5 March 2018, and there will be a limited menu this week until deliveries are back to normal.   Sorry for the inconvenience.

S4 FRENCH SPEAKING ASSESSMENTS

Published: 05 March 2018

Any S4 Pupil who has not yet completed their Speaking Assessments must speak to their class teacher asap in order that the assessment can be rearranged. Please do not wait until class time as the assessments need to be planned and carried out asap.

S3 PARIS TRIP HOODIES/4TH PAYMENT
Published: 05 March 2018

Two key messages regarding the Paris Trip:

  1. If you have not already handed in your Hoodie letter but would still like to purchase a Hoodie please ensure the form/payment is handed in by this Friday at the very latest (09/03/2018)
  2. The deadline for the 4th instalement of £100.00 has now passed, please ensure this is paid asap if it has not been already. Any issues with this please speak to Miss McBride asap

S4 PE 'DROP IN'
Published: 05 March 2018

For those required to complete the PE portfolio drop in sessions are available this week after school.

Final submission for Miss Borwick's class in Friday 9th March.

S1-S3 MAN CITY FOOTBALL
Published: 05 March 2018

All pupils attending the Manchester City trip MUST attend a meeting at lunch time today (Monday 5th March) in the PE classroom at 1.30pm.

Please spread the word!

S4-S5: N5 ADMINISTRATION - REMINDER REVISION/CATCHUP SESSION - 6 MARCH 2018
Published: 04 March 2018

As announced on Twitter last week there will be a revision session from 4-6 pm on Tuesday 6 March 2018. This will help give you extra practice and support in time for your Final Coursework Assessment w/c 12 March 2018.

Please come prepared with specific areas you need to focus on based on Benchmarking evaluations. Also remember that discussion of your work with others can also help you develop your practice to maximise marks. 

Miss Dickson will continue theory on Thursday. Please read over materials provided in advance and be prepared with your own questions to get best value from the lesson.

ECO-WEEK IS HERE!
Published: 04 March 2018

This week - March 5-9 - is Knox Academy's second ever ECO-WEEK! We know how incredibly excited you all are for it!

The aim of Eco-Week is to raise awareness of environmental issues that we face on a global and local level and to get you thinking about how you can do your part to help the environment! There are a lot of events going on this week including environmentally-themed assemblies, registration activities, a green dress-down day, and a bake sale. So make the most of this week, get involved, and be as kind to the environment as possible!

Sincerely,
The Eco-Committee

ITALY 2018: FOURTH MEETING - TUESDAY 6 MARCH 2018
Published: 02 March 2018

We will hold our fourth meeting on Tuesday 6 March 2018 - usual time and venue.  You will be asked to sign your identity card (which is why we needed your photographs) for the Group Passport - please bring a black pen if you can.

Thank-you to all who have made the latest payment which was due on Wednesday 28 February 2018.

ALL PUPILS: SNOW DAYS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018
Published: 02 March 2018

School has been closed Wednesday 28 February - Friday 2 March 2018.  Have you been busy?  

Google Classroom and Twitter have been full of activities that you can complete.

Look forward to seeing everybody back again when school reopens.

EAST LOTHIAN STRINGS - REHEARSAL CANCELLED - FRI 2 MARCH 2018
Published: 01 March 2018

As a result of the adverse weather, the rehearsal for East Lothian Strings at North Berwick High School on Friday 2 March 2018 has been cancelled.

A Message from Miss Turbayne

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