TUESDAY 7 MARCH
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef or vegan burger and chips.
Assembly: S2
Guitar Lesson (Mrs Simpson)
Guitar lessons are on today rather than tomorrow. Please check your time on Teams. Lessons will be in the room between E13 and E12, not E11.
S2 First Chances (Mr Dick)
Remind all pupils to come to A6 at 9:55am this morning for a class.
S2 Netball Tournament (Mrs Steedman)
Can all girls playing in the S2 Netball Tournament on Friday, please attend a meeting at break today outside the PE classroom.
Babcock Trip (Mrs Czudek)
All girls going on the trip on Wednesday, please attend a meeting in E5 at break today.
S1 Parents’/Carers’ Evening – In School – Tuesday 21 March – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
Instructions will be emailed to Parents’/Carers’ today on how to access the on-line booking system which will go live tonight, Tuesday 7 March at 6:00pm. Booking closes at 11:55pm on Friday 17 March.
Fife Schools LGBT+ Social – Sunday 19 March 11:00am-2:00pm (Dr Murray)
On Sunday 19 March 11.00am-2.00pm, there will be a Fife Schools LGBT+ social event at “The Hive”, just off the High Street in Kirkcaldy. This is a great opportunity to meet with LGBT+ folk and allies of the community – all school age folk are welcome. To attend you need a permission from – Dr M has them in A4!
International School Meals Day – Thursday 9 March (Miss Lister)
Italian Starter – Minestrone Soup
Mexican Main – Beef Chilli Taco’s or Quorn Nugget Fajita, served with salad and sweetcorn
American Dessert – Sugar ring doughnut with Milkshake
Course choice for pupils in S4 going into S5 (S Hamilton)
The deadline for completing your final course choice for next session is Tuesday 14 March. Information has been emailed out to parents/carers. Here is a copy of the QR code, which you should use to enter your choices.
S3-S6 Intended Destinations – (Miss Lipton)
Can I remind all S3-S6 to complete the Intended Destinations form – it will take approx. 3 mins to complete – this information will help us with course choices and job matching for the future.
Saltire Hours – S4/5/6 (Miss Lipton)
Can all S4/5/6 ensure your Saltire Hours are up to date and submitted on the team please.
S2-S6 Animal Care Workshop (Mrs Whyte)
Elmwood College will be coming into school on 15 March to run some workshops about Routes into Animal Care. This is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in working with animals to hear from those at the college about the different entry requirements. They may even bring along some animals to show! Please sign up using https://forms.office.com/e/YVZsDBMTWV or QR Code.
Army Workshop – Calling all S2-S6 pupils! (Mrs Whyte)
An opportunity has arisen for some pupils to join a workshop run by the British Army. This workshop will take place on 17 March and give you the opportunity to work in teams to complete a series of challenges and tasks. If you would be interested in this opportunity please apply using this link or scan the QR Code.
S6 Hoodies (Mrs Rae)
Here is the QR code to select your size and colour for your leavers’ hoodies. Let me know if you are having any issues. Please come and check your name on the list at the PSO base also as it will be what appears in the #23 on the back. I will be sending the order on the 10 March so please ensure all forms and payments are completed by then.
DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
The Padlet has been updated with new opportunities, highlights include –
The opportunity for any interested S2-6 to join a skills workshop run by the British Army.
Apprenticeships – In Engineering, Gardening, Accountancy etc.
Summer School for S5 – Opportunity to attend a residential at some of the UK’s top Universities through Sutton Trust in a range of activities.
Speak to Mrs Whyte if you require any help with applications, finding jobs or want some work experience.
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.
Dance Club (Miss Johnston)
Dance club will be on after school every Tuesday from 3:30-4:15pm. Head to the dance studio after school.
Drama Study Support (Mr McPherson)
Drama study support S4, S5 and S6 is on today after school in Studio 1.
WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and gravy or Tomato and basil pasta.
Assembly: S3
Equalities Group (Dr Murray)
The Equality Group exists to tackle all sorts of inequality such as sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, disablism, and other variations. Joining this group is a great way to actually change things at KHS. We meet in A4 every Wednesday lunchtime. Bring your lunch!
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.
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 Art & Fashion Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
All pupils S4-S6 studying Art & Design or Fashion & Textiles are welcome to attend Wednesday study support with Mrs Donaldson, D15 at 3:15-5pm.