FRIDAY 4 MARCH
Hot Meal: Carrot and coriander soup, Breaded fish or salmon fish fingers, chips, peas or beans or Chicken peri peri and rice, chips and salad.
Emergency Dress Down Day: Rights Respecting Schools (Miss Young)
In response to the urgency of the Ukraine appeal we are having an Emergency Dress Down Day on Friday. If you wish to take part please pay £1 or whatever you can in tutor – remember, appropriate clothing only – no football clothing!
Next Week’s Assemblies (Mr Allan)
Next week we have House Assemblies: S1 on Monday; S2 on Tuesday; S3 on Wednesday; S4 on Thursday; and S5/6 on Friday. Please go to Tutor first to register then make your way quickly to the Hall. You will be directed to sit at the front by staff. There is no class seating plan. Any teachers with S1 are invited to come to the Assembly to help supervise if possible. Much appreciated.
Astroturf (S Young)
The amount of litter which is being left on the Astroturf at lunchtime is completely unacceptable, classes that are using the facility in the afternoon are having to clean it before they start work. If this litter problem persists then the Astroturf will be closed until further notice. Any rubbish must be placed in the buckets provided.
Aerosol Deodorants (Mr Allan)
From Monday, aerosols are banned from school. They can be harmful to the health of young people with asthma or respiratory illnesses, especially in tight spaces such as PE changing rooms. If you need to refresh after PE, please bring a roll-on deodorant. Many thanks.
KHS Alumnus goes to South Africa! (Ms Mahr)
Many of you will remember Lauren McDaniel from last year’s S6. She was a fabulous addition to our Rwanda team in 2019 and loved her Rwanda trip so much she’s now going out to do voluntary work in South Africa at the end of this month! Lauren is collecting some useful items to donate to local communities they will be connected to whilst there.
Does anyone have any of the below that you would like to donate:
Second hand football kits
Second hand football boots
Lauren would need to pick these things up Friday 11 March so if you have anything you would like to donate please give it to Ms Mahr in C12 by Friday 11 March at the latest.
Spanish Trip to Madrid, June 2023 (Mr Spink)
Pupils in S3-S5 who would be interested in going on a trip to Madrid in 2023 should attend a meeting in C14 (Mr Spink’s room) on Friday 4 March at morning break! Important information will be shared.
Quiz Show Sub-Group (Mr Sanderson)
Can all Senior and Junior House Captains involved in the Quiz Show sub-group with Mr Sanderson, attend a short meeting in B9 on Thursday 10 March at 1:30pm. Any questions or queries please see Mr Sanderson
Sports in School Survey (Leon W, S6)
Please could all S1’s take part in a short survey, just to share everyone’s opinion on sports within the school. Please scan the QR code.
Young STEM Leader (Miss Tennant)
Young STEM Leader sessions will take place every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15pm in A7.
S6 Prom (Mr Fulton)
Could all S6 pupils who are planning to attend prom please make sure that they have paid the full balance of £40 before the Easter holidays. All payments should be made using iPayimpact. Guidance on registering for this can be found at the school office if required. If any pupils are having difficulty making this payment, please come and discuss this with myself, Mrs Hardie or Mr I’Anson.
S6 Leavers Hoodies (Gillian Wood, PSO)
I now have samples which are in the PSO base. You can come and try these on before tutor and at the end of the school day. I have extended the deadline for payments and orders to Friday 11 March. Any problems come see me at PSO base.
Yearbook Memorial Page (Brooke Wishart & Rebecca Simpson)
Hi everyone, some of you might be aware of the memorial page we are making for our yearbook to honour Paige. We are looking for a few short thoughts from those who knew her. If you wish to contribute, please (as soon as possible) use the QR link to answer the few questions. Your registration teacher has a QR code If you wish to contribute. We are also hoping to make a photo page and a video of memories (video shared in book by QR code). If you have any photos you would like included, please send these to Brooke Wishart and any videos please to Rebecca Simpson. Thank you 🤍
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.
Urgent Ukraine Crisis Appeal: Rights Respecting Schools (Miss Young)
We have all been affected recently by the images being broadcast from Ukraine. The Rights Respecting School group are focused on ensuring all young people around the world have the best chance possible to have their rights met. This includes having the right to education and the right to safety and freedom from war. As such, we are keen to get involved in the UNICEF appeal to support young people in Ukraine. We are looking to raise as much money as possible, as quickly as possible. As such we are asking that you donate anything you can (every penny counts!). Can you pass donations to Miss Young or to your tutor teacher who will pass it to me. WE will also have representatives of the Rights Respecting Schools Group come round tutor classes. Spare change would be greatly appreciated, it all adds up. We will send this money directly to UNICEF – Every £4 raised could help pay for school supplies to help one child continue their education in an emergency, £80 helps 20 children, Every £32 we raise will pay for a large first aid kit for a health worker, every £46 could provide a family with an emergency water and hygiene kit.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
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.
MONDAY 7 MARCH
Hot Meal: Broccoli soup, Italian meatballs with spaghetti, vegetables or Cheese panini and salad.
Percussion 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.
Basketball Club (Mr Harrower)
Basketball club will run on Monday afterschool (3:15-4:15pm) in the Games Hall.
S2 Football (Mr Pennel)
S2 Football will run on Monday afterschool (3:30-4:30pm). Training will be on the Astro so bring appropriate footwear if possible.
