TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pork sausages in gravy with onions or Quorn Fajitas and chips.
S3 Parents’/Carers’ Evening – Wednesday 28 September – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
Instructions will be emailed to Parents’/Carers’ on Wednesday 14 September 2022 on how to access the on-line booking system which will go live on Wednesday 14 September at 6:00pm. Booking closes at 11:55pm on Tuesday 27 September.
S3 Course Transfer Request (Mrs Hamilton)
Any learner in S3 who would like to request a change of subject, should meet with Mrs Hamilton in the Boardroom at 1:15pm on Thursday 15 September. Please make sure that you bring along a permission to change note from parents/carers. Although we will try our best to make these changes happen, not every change will be possible.
Saltire Awards (Miss Lipton)
Can I remind any S4/5/6 who are volunteering either in or out of school or interested in volunteering opportunities to join our Teams Group using code 4i49tc2 or see me in D9. All hours should be submitted via the link in the Teams Group (ideally once a week). If you are looking for something to do, check out the Volunteer Opportunities channel to see which departments need a hand! When milestones are reached, certificates will be awarded which can be an excellent addition to your CV. Please make sure you don’t miss out!
KHS Choir! (Mrs Duckett)
Open to everyone, no auditions! After school on Tuesdays with Mrs Duckett in E10. Starting today.
S2 First Chances (Mr Dick)
Can all S2 First Chances pupils please attend a meeting in A5 on Wednesday at Interval to discuss the Trip to Dunfermline on Wednesday 28 September. Attendance is essential
S1-S2 BSL (British Sign Language) Club (Mrs Kerek)
Come along and learn basic level BSL to be able to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Come and learn to sign in a friendly and informal setting in at 1:15-1:40pm in C8 every Wednesday – You are welcome to bring a cold lunch with you. Any queries to Mrs Kerek Guidance/C8.
S5-S6 EMA (Mrs Geddes)
If you have applied and been approved for EMA, please bring you completed Learning Agreement to the school office. We cannot proceed with any payments until this has been done. If you have still to apply, please do this as soon as you can. Any applications received by Fife Council after 30 September 2022 cannot be backdated and you will only be paid from the date the application is received. Please remember you also need to make a new application each academic year.
DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
We have a range of opportunities for pupils who want to gain a flavour of life in different sectors including Law, Accountancy, Engineering, Construction and Medicine. Including some interactive work experience opportunities – these are great to add to College/Uni applications but also CVs and apprenticeship applications. See the Padlet for more information and speak to Mrs Whyte for any help.
Street Theatre at Fife Pride, Saturday 17 September 2022 (Dr Murray)
Fife Pride are working with Surge Scotland to produce some street theatre performance for the Pride on the Saturday 17 September 2022. This is a really exciting opportunity for ANYONE who has an interest in drama and performance. There’s more info on the Fife Pride website. See Dr Murray if you’re interested!
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
Lower Strings and Bass Guitar Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.
LGBT+ Group (LGBT+ Committee)🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
The legendary Kirkcaldy High LGBT+ Group meets at lunchtime TODAY! This group is for anyone of any identity including allies. Dr Murray’s classroom (A4) is the place to be and all are welcome. You can make badges, play with “fidget toys” and chat about any topic with like-minded people.
We are running a competition to re-decorate our LGBT+ noticeboards. You could contribute a picture, a poem, a short story, a poster, or any other creative medium you fancy. You can do these at the LGBT+ Tuesday group meeting or in your own time. Hand your contributions to Dr Murray in A4 – prizes to be won!
S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.
S1-S6 Badminton Club (Mr Harrower)
Badminton Club will be on afterschool today in the Games Hall 3:30-4:15pm. All pupils are welcome.
S1-S6 Basketball Club (Mr Harrower)
Basketball Club will be on afterschool today in the gyms 3:30-4:15pm. All pupils are welcome.
Girls’ Football (Mrs Steedman)
All girls interested in playing for the girls’ school football team can attend training after school on Tuesday 3:30-4:15pm.
Biology Study Support (Miss Irvine)
Study support sessions are now on after school on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15pm in A1. All levels welcome.
WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chicken korma or Vegetable korma, boiled rice and naan bread.
Guitar Lesson (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.
S1-S3 Maths Support Group (Mr Jones)
Need help with maths homework? Stuck on something you’ve looked at in lessons? Come along to the S1-S3 maths support group, every Wednesday lunchtime (1:05-1:40pm). Bring your lunch, bring your questions.
Guitar Ensemble (Mrs Simpson)
The Guitar Ensemble will take place on Wednesday lunchtime in E13.
S3 & Senior Netball (Mrs Steedman)
All S3 pupils and Senior pupils (S4, S5 & S6) interested in playing netball this year, training will be afterschool every Wednesday from 3:30-4:15pm.
