FRIDAY 16 JUNE
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Breaded fish or Salmon fish fingers and chips or Italian pasta.
Fife Schools Athletics Championships (Miss Kirkwood)
Well done to our pupils who competed in the Fife Schools Athletics on Wednesday and a massive congratulations to our winners. Our Bronze medallists were – Rebecca Ellis (200m & Shot Putt), Anna Drummond (800m), Madison Fraser (800m), Kian Low (800m), Jason Davies (100m) and our gold medallist Kai Copeland (Javelin). It was a fantastic day in the sun, fun had by all.
S6 House Captains Interviews (Miss Lipton)
House Captain Interviews will take place today – appointment slips can be found in tutor folders & list of times can be found outside Mrs Davidson’s office. Good Luck!
Have Lunch with A Hero! (Mrs Brown)
Classics club is cancelled today, but will resume next week.
Crochet Club (Mx Donaldson)
Crochet club is cancelled this week but will resume next week as normal.
YASS (Young Applicants in Schools Scheme) Open University – S6 Only (Mrs Hamilton)
The Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS) gives S6 students in Scotland the unique opportunity to study a range of university level courses in school alongside their other studies. YASS is designed to bridge the gap between school and university, college or employment and helps motivated students stand out from the crowd. It encourages independent learning and builds confidence. Taking part in YASS develops key skills like time management and using an online study environment. If you would be interesting in finding out more about what courses are available and how to apply, please come to a meeting in Mrs Hamilton’s office at 1:15pm on Tuesday 20 June.
S6 Leadership Award (Ms Bruce)
I’ve created a Leadership Award TEAM for those completing the Leadership Award next session with me. If you are interested in completing the award, there’s still time to sign up! Those interested should attend a short meeting on Monday during Tutor in Studio 4 so that I can go over a few things with you and make sure you all have access to the group.
Young Leadership Pathway Applications (Mr Greenhorn)
These are now open for pupils at KHS. Emails have been sent home to all parents/carers with all the key info. We have 27 applications submitted so far. The deadline is Friday 16 June, 5pm.
Skill Toy Club (Mrs Duckett)
Skill toy club will take place in E10 every lunchtime.
S6 Hoodies (Miss Lipton)
Please remember to submit your S6 Leaver Hoodie order – £20 each – £5 deposit required to secure.
Edinburgh Pride – Saturday 24 June (Dr Murray) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A group from KHS will be attending Edinburgh Pride on Saturday 24 June, leaving Kirkcaldy at about 10:30am and returning sometime after 3:30pm. Prides are for ANYONE who want to celebrate equality and diversity and/or wants to protest about the remaining inequalities in the world. We will join the march before spending some time in the Youth Zone, run by our friends at LGBT Youth Scotland. If you want to go, collect a permission form from Dr Murray!
DYW Padlet (Mr Dick)
A lot of pupils will be looking to gain some work experience, this is a great opportunity to give you a flavour of the world of work and ‘try out’ a profession. If this is something, you are interested in there is a form to complete on the Padlet. There is also a great opportunity for any S5 pupils who are looking to study medicine. For anyone looking to leave school there are a number of vacancies including – apprenticeships in Admin, at Scotrail, Exxon, Babcock and Sky Television advertised. As well as a range of part and full time jobs.
Speak to Mr Dick if you require any help with applications, finding jobs or want some work experience.
TODAYS STANDING NOTICES
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-S3 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 (Mrs 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.
S2 Reading Group (Miss Britton)
S2 Reading Group during Friday lunchtimes in room B23. It’s a chance to practice reading out loud.
MONDAY 19 JUNE
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Italian chicken meatballs with spaghetti or Cheese panini.
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-S3 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.
