Staffing  

On Monday we welcomed Iona Holmes, who started with as the Pupil Support Leader for Traprain House. She will work alongside Laura Bates, who will remain in an acting capacity until the end of May. This will support a smooth transition for Traprain young people and their families.

Modern Languages – this has now closed and candidates are being leeted.

PT Equity (permanent)- has gone live within the school and interviews will take place at the start of June.

PE – following interviews on 12/13 May, Katy Coats was appointed to this post. She will start in August (although currently with us doing Ms Borwick’s post).

Our School Show

'We Will Rock You' - our school show, will take place for three nights - June 3rd, 4^th & 5th. Tickets go on sale from this Monday, May 18th. Come along to see a fantastic performance of all Queen hits!'

Qualifications Scotland Exams

A reminder that although Monday is a Bank Holiday for most, pupils who have exams must attend school. Thank you.

Chromebooks

Reminder – all young people leaving school this year must return their Chromebook, fully operational, with the charger, to Miss Patterson. These will then be passed on to other pupils.

S1 HPV vaccinations

S1s are offered the HPV vaccine which protects them from HPV-related cancers such as head and neck cancers and cervical cancer, as well as genital warts in later life. The HPV vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm and most young people will only need one dose.  HPV vaccinations will take place at Knox Academy WEDNESDAY 27th MAY and MEADOWPARK 1ST JUNE.

Please click here for further information, including videos about why vaccines are offered to young people and what to expect on the day.

Any questions or concerns please contact Alison Swallow, School Welfare Assistant.

Taiwan Postcard Project

Miss Robertson, our school librarian, has been paired with a school librarian in Taiwan, and they are planning a joint 'postcard project'. The project will focus on mental health and wellbeing. Next week pupils will be given the opportunity in English to anonymously fill out a postcard to be...