Dear Parent/Carer
I hope you are well. It’s been another productive week in school. We had assemblies with a focus on “Learner Journeys”, including recent leavers and staff telling their career stories. I must offer special thanks to Usamah Majeed, Lauren Ferriday and William Rae who addressed the S5/6 this morning and gave such relevant advice and insights into their university programmes.
On Monday we had a Chemistry Trip to Dundee Science Centre which was great fun and very interactive. As well as our SQA Hospitality exams, our National 4 Maths students undertook their Added Value assessments in the Assembly Hall. In the afternoon we had a special careers talk for potential hairdressers in the Library with Dom Panetta of Migele Experience.
Tuesday saw further Hospitality exams and a special meeting for potential S2 candidates in the University of St Andrews “First Chances” programme. After school, Mrs Davidson accompanied our Rotary Club Interact Group on a visit to Chapel Level Care Home. It was great to see our young people mixing with the elderly residents so naturally. At the same time, Jamie Smitz, Katelyn Brown and Kwanele Kunene visited the Fife Free Press to plan work placements … this sounds like an exciting opportunity.
On Wednesday we held an SQA Art Practical Day as well as Higher PE Assessments. We also hosted the Disability Sport Fife Football in the afternoon. At the end of last week, we received a lovely thank you message from Richard Brickley MBE, President of Disability Sport Fife, thanking our Sports Leaders for all their hard work supporting DSF swimming, badminton and athletics. Our young people have been brilliant marshals, umpires and time-keepers at these events. It’s a terrific partnership and our young people gain as much as they give working with disabled athletes.
In the evening, the Drama Department put on another excellent performance of “Three”, this time at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, sponsored by the National Theatre of Scotland. Many thanks to Ms Bruce and Mr McPherson for their work with this … and well done to our young actors. I am personally looking forward to the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival later in the year – it’s another fantastic experience.
Yesterday we had Stewart Struthers in from the Humanist Society of Scotland, visiting RME classes to talk about his work as a Humanist celebrant, and I know that his talk was very well appreciated.
Last night we hosted the Fife Final of the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Public Speaking Competition. Team KHS (Morgan Faulds and Cara Hayes, both S2) took on teams form Auchmuty, Inverkeithing and Queen Anne High Schools and I am delighted to say that they won! KHS has retained the title of Fife Public Speaking Champions and we now progress to the East of Scotland Final in Perth next month.
After school this evening I’ll be heading over to Kelty Hearts football ground to take in the semi-final of the U13 Scottish Shield. Best of luck to our boys against Portobello High School. Also, many thanks to Mr English and Mr I’Anson for their dedication to this particular team. Indeed, thanks to all our staff who support all our sports teams and extra-curricular activities.
Next week we have further SQA exams, in Hospitality and Drama. We’ll also have House assemblies (Tuesday to Thursday) with an input from Ken Froude, our school chaplain. There’s a “First Chances” tutoring session after school on Wednesday, with support from under-graduates from St Andrews University. The week ends with a traditional “Dress Down Day” in support of the Cottage Family Centre in Templehall. We close at the usual time (3.20pm) and school resumes on Monday 17 April.
Next week’s hot dish menu is; Monday: Chicken curry and rice. Tuesday: Gammon steak and chips. Wednesday: Mince pie and mash. Thursday: Lasagne with garlic bread. Friday: Chicken curry with naan bread. We also have our pasta, sandwich, soup and salad options too. Do remember that a cup of home-made soup is available free to all young people at lunchtime.
And, at this point, it is worth mentioning that the standard price of a hot meal will rise by 5p to £2 from 1 April. The free meal entitlement rises accordingly. If your family is facing financial hardship, full details of how to apply for free meals are available on our website.
Please find attached another copy our “Easter School” programme for SQA exam candidates. With only 5 weeks left to the exams, a focussed effort over that time can make all the difference to final grades.
Remember that tomorrow’s “Saturday School” is Drama, History, Geography and Modern Studies.
Ms Mahr, our teacher who is heading off to Rwanda in the holidays, thanks you for the donations received … clothing, stationery, toiletries etc. Next week is the deadline. Much appreciated.
Last night you will have received a Police message from me about suspicious small round purple pills which may have been acquired by some young people in Kirkcaldy. If you have further information about these tablets please contact Police Scotland on 101. If you have any health concerns please call NHS 24 via 111 or 999 in an emergency.
Do have a good weekend.
Regards
Derek Allan
RECTOR
24 March 2017
