Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

89. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 24.1.23

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef or vegan burger and chips.

College Applications (J Davidson)
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.

S3 Netball (Miss Kirkwood)
Could the S3 B team come for a short meeting outside the PE classroom at break today.

U15 Footballers (Mr Pennel)
Can all boys on the team sheet for todays game, please attend a meeting at break today in the boys’ gym.

S2 Football (Mr Geissler)
The S2 boys football match v Madras this Wednesday has been cancelled. Training is on Wednesday for those selected in the squad (including reserves) only after school. Meet in the PE department for a 3:30pm start.

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.

SHE Scotland Programme (Mrs Kerek)
All participating in the SHE Scotland Programme this term should attend sessions on Wednesday afternoon – S2’s period 6 and S3’s period 7 in the IT Hub.

MVP Mentors (Mrs Dempsey)
MVP Mentors meeting on Wednesday 25 January at 1:15pm in B17.

Fashion & Textiles Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
No study support this Wednesday, will resume next week.

Fife Festival of Music Permission Slips (Mrs Duckett)
Fife Festival of Music Permission Slips must be returned to the music department as soon as possible please. Hand in to Mrs Simpson or Mrs Duckett if you are participating in Choir, String Group, Wind Band and/or Guitar Club.

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”.

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.

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! 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

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.

WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and gravy or Tomato and basil pasta.

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.

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