THURSDAY 10 FEBRUARY
Hot Meal: Lentil soup, Pasta bolognaise, garlic bread or Vegetable and cheese fajitas.
Packed Lunches (D Allan)
The rules and arrangements have changed and we are no longer using the Hall or IT Hub for packed lunches. Access to the dinner hall is permitted but only by using the back door from the front playground. Please show your packed lunch to gain access from 1pm. Priority access from the war memorial is for S6 and for those with lunch club passes only. Everybody else needs to queue outside in the quad and enter in an orderly fashion along the HE corridor. Many thanks.
Book of Condolence (Mrs Kerek)
All staff and pupils are reminded about the book of condolence for Paige that remains at the school office for signatures and messages. We are planning to gift the book to Paige’s family next week so Friday will be the last day it is available for anyone to write in. If you want to contribute, please do so as soon as possible.
Junior Science Club: Group A (Hanna and Hassan, S5)
Science club is on today in A5 for group A. We start at 1:15 and please make sure to arrive on time so we can complete the experiment. If you are unsure what group you are in, the list is posted outside of A5.
U18 Girls’ Football (Miss Steedman)
There is a meeting for U18 Girls’ football at break today in the Girls’ Gym for the upcoming Fife Cup fixture. Can all those attend who I spoke to regarding this.
Senior SE – UCAS Applicants (Miss Fotheringham)
All current S6 UCAS applicants are to attend a session led by Abertay University on Tuesday 15 February Period 6 in the Assembly Hall. This session will cover details on the next steps of your application including finance and accommodation.
Fife College (J Davidson)
Anyone in S4-6 considering College (even as a back up option), the application process is much quicker now as you don’t need to list your qualifications, you just need your Scottish Candidate Number (we can give you this). Careers Advisors will be there to assist for college and Foundation Apprenticeships applications. Sessions will be offered on Mon 14 and Mon 21 Feb, 1:30-3:15pm.
Young STEM Leader (Miss Tennant)
Can all pupils who are completing their Young STEM Leader award this year, please see Miss Tennant, this week, to arrange your observation and discuss your progress.
S1 and S2 First Chances Pupils (Miss Nessel)
You will have received a letter in tutor this week regarding a trip to St Andrews University. Please ensure the permission slip is returned me to me ASAP, either in person, or via the Tutor folders. If you have any questions, please come and ask me.
Scottish Space School 2022 (Miss Tennant)
Applications for The Scottish Space School programme are now open to S5 pupils. Run by The University of Strathclyde, the programme will take place online and run from Monday 13 – Friday 17 June 2022. You will learn from some of the world’s leading figures in space travel, including NASA Astronauts and engineers. The deadline for applications is Monday 28 February 2022. For further information and the online application form see Miss Tennant or check out the Space School website.
Debate Chamber Summer Schools (Miss Tennant)
The Debate Chamber run summer schools in Maths, Physics, and Medicine. These courses are aimed at students who enjoy an intellectual challenge, and who are curious about the ways in which their knowledge can be applied to help with real-world questions. For further information see Miss Tennant or check out the website.
Yearbook (Mrs Czudek)
Anyone wishing to buy a yearbook – the full cost is £20. A minimum payment of £10 must be made by 15 February and the full amount must be paid by 28 February. All payments must be made through iPayimpact. If you need any assistance in setting up the payment please come and see Mrs Czudek in CDT.
S6 Leavers Hoodies (Gillian Wood, PSO)
Can all S6 who want to purchase a leavers hoodie please make their £20 payment on iPayimpact by Thursday 10 February. Please come and see me at the PSO base if you have an issue paying online or if you need financial support. There will be QR codes placed around the school by the end of next week. The QR code will take you to the order form.
Sutton Trust Applications – S5 Pupils (Miss Fotheringham)
S5 pupils who are planning on applying to university, you have the opportunity to apply for a week long Sutton Trust Summer School where you will experience student life at one of the UK’s top universities. Scan the QR code below for more information and how to apply. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 9 March 2022. See Miss Fotheringham if you would like to discuss.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board in E11.
Upper and Lower String Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board in E11.
String Group (Mrs Simpson)
String group is on today in E13. Please bring your lunch and be ready to play for 1:15pm.
Craft Club (Mrs Patton)
Craft Club will run on a Thursday lunchtime, 1:15-1:40pm in C6.
KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Kirsty Brown, S6)
Are you interested in becoming a radio presenter and presenting on a local radio station? If this sounds like something you seem interested in, then head along to Dr Murray’s Room A4 in science on Thursday at lunch, to find out more information! This is open to all years, we hope to see some new faces!
Calm Colouring (Mrs Dempsey)
Every Thursday (at lunchtime) in A18. Bring your own mindful colouring books or borrow from my collection. Feel free to bring your lunch. This will run alongside the Mental Health Hub in the Library.
Chemistry Study Support (Dr Black)
Chemistry Study Support is on 3:15-4:15pm in A6. All levels welcome – bring your problems and have them sorted!
S1-S3 Netball (Miss Steedman)
S1-S3 netball will run on Thursday after school from 3:30-4:15pm.
Rugby (Mr Stewart)
Thursday after school from 3:15-4:15pm on the school Astro pitch. This new club is open to all year groups and is being run in partnership with Kirkcaldy Rugby Club. Please bring warm gear and report to the PE dept.
FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Hot Meal: Vegetable soup, Breaded fish or salmon fish fingers, chips, peas or beans or Vegetable chilli, rice and salad.
Brass Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board in E11.
Woodwind Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Woodwind lessons on today. Please check Teams for your lesson time.
Wind Band (Mrs Simpson)
Wind Band will run on Friday at lunchtime.
Health Zone (School Nurse)
You can access the confidential drop in service for any reason at all, including support with sexual health and contraception. The nurses also offer mental health support and will “signpost” to other services. This will run today at lunchtime behind Community Use.
Have Lunch with A Hero! (Mrs Brown)
All are welcome to come and see this original movie gold at Classics Film club, in C11. Bring a packed lunch and see the hero Perseus defeat Medusa and the Kraken, to save the day, again.
