WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chicken korma or Vegetable korma, boiled rice and naan bread.
Free School Meal Lunches (Mr Young)
For pupils who routinely have a free school meal, a packed (cold grab bag) meal will be available to take home on Wednesday, in preparation for teacher industrial action on Thursday. These meals will be distributed in the Assembly Hall during lunch time.
Girls’ Toilets (Mr McKay)
Please note that the girls’ toilets in the main building, just off the maths corridor are now open following completion of building works. The toilets at Drama/Science will be closed for the next week or so to allow works there.
Asda Musician Trip (Mrs Simpson)
All musicians involved in playing at Asda on Friday please remember your instruments, music and fun Christmas accessory e.g. hat, tinsel. Please could you all come to the Music Department, E13, at the start of period 4 on Friday. If you have not already done so, please hand your forms to Mrs Simpson and give her your lunch order.
The Return of the Calm Colouring Lunch Club (Ms Geddes/Miss Millar)
If you would like a calm space to have lunch and do a bit of colouring, with the option to chat through any questions with our Mental Health Ambassadors, then this is the club for you! Head along to A3 (Science) where Miss Millar and Ms Geddes will have all the resources you need to chill out and recharge for the afternoon ahead. Starting next Thursday, 1 December from 1:10pm.
Careers Fair (Mrs Whyte)
Careers Fair
S3 STEM Speed Dating (Dr Murray)
On Wednesday 30 November as part of our Employability week, we will be hosting 20-30 ambassadors from a number of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) fields. They will be stationed around the hall with groups of folk in S3 given 5 minutes to “grill” them on their lives and careers. it’s always loads of fun and a great opportunity to find out about STEM-related jobs and what they actually entail day to day. Don’t worry, you’ll be given “prompt” questions to help you out if you can’t think of anything to ask. The split in the S3 year group is…
- P1 surnames A-C
- P2: surnames D-H
- P3: surnames I-Mc
- P4: surnames Me-R
- P5: surnames S-Z
Check in with your usual teacher first before heading to the hall with all your worldly goods and a big smile.
S6 Prom Committee (Miss Lipton)
Prom Committee will be meeting today after school in D9 to prepare for the upcoming Christmas Fayre.
SHE Ambassadors Meeting (Mrs Kerek)
There will be an Ambassadors meeting in C8 at 1:30pm.
SHE Scotland Programme (Mrs Kerek)
All S2 girls participating in the SHE SCOTLAND PROGRAMME this term should attend sessions this Wednesday afternoon – S2’s period 6 and S3/4’s period 7 in the ICT Hub – Registers will be taken there so no need to go to classes first. See Mrs Kerek with any queries.
KHS World Cup Gameday 1 (Mr Greenhorn)
We have the following results from our matches on Monday. Ned vs. USA (5-2), Ger vs. Por (2-1), Ned vs. Ger (3-2) & USA vs. Por (1-6) Congratulations Netherlands! who have qualified for the Knock-Out Rounds…
KHS World Cup Gameday 2 (Mr Greenhorn)
We have the following fixtures taking place this lunchtime in the Main Games Hall (Ned vs. Por, USA vs. Ger, Pol vs. Bra & Qat vs. Bel). It is up to each National manager to ensure that their team is ready to take part. The first fixtures will kick-off at 1:15pm. Spectators will only be allowed to watch from the Table Tennis suite – where no food or drinks will be allowed.
S2 Football (Mr Geissler)
There is training for all S2 boys after school today. PE department for a 3:30pm start.
MVP Mentor Meeting (Mrs Dempsey)
Can all MVP mentors attend a meeting on Friday 25 November at lunchtime in B19.
S6 Prom Payments (Miss Lipton)
Can all S6 attending Prom please pay the next £10 towards the total due before the end of term 21/12/22. Payments via iPayimpact preferred – if you need to set this up, please see the office for instructions.
S4 Lift Off Pupils (Miss Nessel)
If you have signed up for the S4 Core Pupil Day on Wednesday 30 November, meet Mrs Whyte and Miss Lipton in Miss Nessel’s room right after tutor. Lunch is provided by Papa John’s pizza. Full uniform required. If you aren’t sure if you have signed up, see Miss Nessel.
S1 Pantomime Medical Form Reminder (Mrs Patton & Miss Robertson)
If you have returned your attendance slip for the Pantomime and have been given a medical form, please remember to return it to the school office as soon as possible.
Signed Rangers Top Raffle (Mr Sanderson)
Mr Sanderson is raffling off a Rangers top signed by the current 22/23 season first team to raise funds for the Washington Trip. Raffle tickets will be on sale at break in B14 for £3. Tickets will then be on sale every Tuesday and Thursday at break. The winner will be announced the last week of term. Any questions please see Mr Sanderson or Miss Young.
FIFA World Cup 2022 – Score Predictions – (Mitchell Carstairs, Dylan Fleming & Matthew Johnston)
Get involved with our FIFA World Cup Score Predictions – correct scores will earn points for your house. The form will be updated each week with the games for the week ahead – please only submit one entry per tutor group per week.
S6 Yearbook Photos (Miss Lipton & Mrs Czudek)
The S6 group photos are scheduled for Monday 28 November at 10am (weather permitting). Please can everyone make arrangements to be at the front of the school with full school uniform and blazers on for this time.
Also, a reminder to submit any outstanding assignments for the yearbook as soon as possible. Yearbook Committee will be available every Tuesday after school in D9 to support anyone who needs help with these.
FAO ALL S6 & STAFF: S6 Prom (Prom Committee)
We need as many donations as possible to create hampers to raffle to raise money for prom – please ask parents, carers, aunties, uncles, grannies, grandads etc to help! We need: Food & Drink – prosecco, wine, champagne, spirits, dry goods such as jam, chutney, crackers, oatcakes, crisps, nuts, chocolate, toffee, fudge, sweets etc & also Beauty & Gifts – gift sets, smellies, bath bombs, face masks, lotions etc. We also need nice empty alcohol bottles with the labels intact and vouchers would also be great!! Any help would be appreciated. All donations can be handed in to D9 ASAP.
DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
The Padlet has been updated with more local jobs – lots of local places are taking on Christmas temps. Remember the first place to start with applying for a job is to write a CV. There is a great guide on my World of Work to help with this. Speak to the Careers Advisors if you are not sure about where to start. If you are in S5 and starting to think about applying to University, in particular Edinburgh University – please let Mrs Whyte know as there is a great opportunity coming up!
TODAYS STANDING NOTICES
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.
S1-S2 BSL (British Sign Language) Club (Mrs Kerek)
BSL Club meets at 1:10pm in C8. Come along and learn British Sign Language in a fun and friendly environment. Pupils are welcome to bring a cold lunch.
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.
Senior Fashion & Textiles Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
Every Wednesday, 3:15-4:30pm in D15 & any lunchtime by arrangement.
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Breaded fish or Salmon fish fingers and chips or Italian pasta.
Woodwind and 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.
S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.
Card Club (Mrs Rae)
Come along to the PSO base at lunchtime to play various card games and make new friends. Maybe your friends are off, and you have nowhere to go or you see yourself as a real “card shark” all are very welcome!
Wind Band (Mrs Simpson)
The Wind Band will take place on Friday lunchtime in E13/Dance Studio.
Health Zone Drop In (J Davidson)
Every Friday lunchtime, the school nurse team run a confidential drop in session. They are situated behind the careers room opposite the main office.
S1 Reading Group (Miss Britton)
S1 Reading Group during Friday lunchtimes in room B23. It’s a chance to practice reading out loud.
Have Lunch with A Hero! (Mrs Brown)
By popular request, we are watching Ben Hur (the chariot racing one). Bring your lunch along to C11, if you’d like this 2016 remake.
