MONDAY 23 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Italian chicken meatballs with spaghetti or Cheese panini.
College Applications (J Davidson)
Week Beg 23 Jan:
Tues, Pd 2 – any in S4 interested in applying for Sept, fulltime courses should register with their teacher (study skills, RE, SE or PE) and then come to B16/18.
Thurs, Pd 3 – any in S4 interested in applying for Sept, fulltime courses should register with their teacher (study skills, RE, SE or PE) and then come to B16/18.
Tues-Fri lunchtime – anyone any in S5/6 interested in applying for Sept, fulltime courses should come to B16/18 from 1:15pm.
S1 Football (Mr Pennel)
Can all boys interested in playing in this weeks Scottish Plate tie please attend a meeting today at break.
No Ties Girls Football (Mrs Steedman)
Every Friday at lunch time we will be doing no ties girls football where you can come down to the games hall for a game of football. You do not need a change of PE kit, just tie off and play (but if you want to get changed you can)! All girls of all ages and all abilities are invited along! This will now be instead of training after school on a Tuesday!
S2 & S3 Public Speaking Competition (Miss Osborne)
Please see Miss Osborne in B17 as soon as possible if you are interested in taking part in a public speaking competition. The topic that you will be discussing is: “Society believes everyone should be thin and beautiful”.
Dance Club (Miss Johnston)
Dance club is on Tuesday after school from 3:30pm-4:15pm. Please come to PE base after school and we will head to the Dance Studio.
MVP Mentors (Mrs Dempsey)
MVP Mentors meeting on Wednesday 25 January at 1:15pm in B17.
S2 Hospitality Roadshow at Fife College (Miss Collins)
We have got a fantastic opportunity for any S2 pupil who has a genuine interest in a career in the Hospitality Industry. The ‘Hospitality Roadshow’ is on Tuesday 31 January and we have places for 15 S2 pupils. The minibus will be leaving the school at 8:55am and we will return to school before the end of the school day for catching buses etc. If you are interested in attending, please come and see me before break time on Tuesday 24 January to collect a permission slip and put your name down.
S4-S6 First Aid Opportunity (Miss Wallace)
A fantastic opportunity to gain the following workplace qualifications: Emergency First Aid at Work (SCQF level 6) and First Aid for Mental Health Awareness (SCQF level 4) has been organised for Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 January at KHS. If interested please speak to Miss Wallace, B10, asap as there are limited spaces.
S3 Engineering the Future for Girls Programme – Strathclyde University Summer School (Dr Black)
This programme is run by Strathclyde University to promote careers in Engineering for girls. Strathclyde University are running an in-person summer school this year (5 – 8 June 2023). You will get the opportunity to work with university and industry professionals and learn about the various careers paths that engineering can lead you to. If you are interested, please speak to either Dr Black (A6) or Miss Tennant (A7) for more information about the application process. Applications are open and the closing date for applications is Monday 6 February.
S6 Yearbook (Miss Lipton)
Final call for S6 Yearbook submissions! We need all statements/pictures etc before Friday 20 January & payment needs to be made before Friday 17 February.
Bowling with LEAP Sports (Dr Murray)
February is LGBT History Month and to mark that LEAP Sports have organised a bowling competition on Sunday 12 February at Tenpin Falkirk. It’s for aged 14+ – if you fancy being part of it see Dr Murray in A4!
S6 Leaver Hoodies (Mrs Rae)
S6 Leaver Hoodies can now be paid for on iPayimpact. They are priced at £22 and this includes nickname and a huge choice of colours. All payments to be in by 16 February. Please come and talk to Mrs Rae if you have any questions or there are any barriers to you being able to pay for a hoodie.
DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
This is now the time of year when employers start to look for apprentices/ employees. Recent feedback from employers have said that alongside qualifications they are looking for “A person that is willing to learn and go that extra mile. Someone who has an interest and cares about the work they do.” Could that be you?
Apprenticeships and job adverts are being added to the Padlet all the time including currently Diageo, Babcock, EDF and Lloyds Banking Group.
TODAYS STANDING NOTICES
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.
S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.
Percussion Ensemble (Mrs Simpson)
The Percussion Ensemble will take place on Monday lunchtime in E11.
Chess Club (Dr Black)
Chess club will be running on Monday lunchtimes in A6, 1:10-1:40pm. Grand masters in the making, you can learn how to play if you have not played before.
Biology Numeracy Study Support (Mrs Gannon)
Get support with Biology numeracy and problem solving. Monday 3:15-4:15pm in A1/A2.
TUESDAY 24 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef or vegan burger and chips.
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.
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.
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.
KHS Choir! (Mrs Duckett)
Open to everyone, no auditions! After school on Tuesdays with Mrs Duckett in E10.
S6 Yearbook Committee (Miss Lipton)
The Yearbook Committee will meet after school every Tuesday from 3:15pm in D9.
Drama Study Support (Mr McPherson)
Drama study support S4, S5 and S6 is on today after school in Studio 1.
