Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

92. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 24.01.24

WEDNESDAY 24 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken or roast quorn fillet in gravy with Yorkshire pudding and mash potato.
Assembly: Oswald

S4 National 5 PE (Mrs Steedman)
All pupils doing National 5 PE this year can you please check the S4 Core board to see the Special Performance lists and make sure your name is on the correct list and you know the date and periods you are required to be down in the PE department. If there are any issues speak to your PE teacher asap!

S1 First Chances (Mr Geissler)
Could anyone involved in S1 First Chances that has not collected a permission slip for next weeks trip please come and see Mr Geissler (B2) ASAP.

S3 Netball (Mrs Little)
S3 netballers can you please come and collect a permission slip for the tournament by the end of the week.

Biology Study Support (Miss McFall)
Biology study support will be on today (instead of Tuesday) due to a staff meeting. It will return back to normal the following week.

“As You Like it” (Ms Bruce)
Following our SOLD OUT performance at the Byre theatre, the cast are going to perform our 30 minute version of “As You Like it” in school on Tuesday 30 January. There will be two performances at 4.15pm and 5.15pm. Tickets are available from Ms Bruce in the Drama Dept and there is a suggested donation of £1. We look forward to seeing you there.

S5/6 Parents’/Carers’ Evening In School on Wednesday 31 January – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
The parent/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking closes at 11:55pm on Monday 29 January.

S6 Yearbooks (Miss Lipton)
Reminder that full payment for the S6 Yearbook should be made before Friday 1 March. These are £20 each… please pay via iPayimpact or at the Office.

Sutton Trust (Mrs Davidson)
Apply now for Sutton Trust Summer School.

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers – Levenmouth (Mr McKay)
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Levenmouth are now recruiting. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build their confidence, make friends and volunteer in the local community. We are looking for young people between 13 and 15 to apply. We meet every Monday evening at Levenmouth Academy, 6pm – 8pm. For more info please visit – Home | psyv. Enquiries and completed application forms to be sent to – PC Cartwright Richard.Cartwright@scotland.police.uk Please click this link for the application form. PSYV Application

KHS Curriculum and School day change proposal – Young People Summary (Mr McKay)
Change of School day:

Summary of changes for year groups
All – Removal of Tutor time

S1
Maths and English changing to 4 periods from 5 periods
A Period of Literacy and Numeracy added
A Period of Rights added
A Period of Music removed
A Period of DET removed

S2
Maths and English changing to 4 periods from 5 periods
A Period of DET removed
A Period of Classics added

S3
Change from – S3 2023/24 – Mat/Eng 5 periods, 4 periods x 5 subjects, 2 x Enrichment, 1PSE,2PE
To – S3/4 2024/25 Proposed – 7 subjects x 4 periods, 2 PE, 1 RME, 1 PSE, 1 Wider Achievement

S4
Change from – S4 2023/24 – Mat/Eng 5 periods, 4 periods x 5 subjects, 2 PE, 1PSE, 1RME, 1 STUDY
To – S3/4 2024/25 Proposed – 7 subjects x 4 periods, 2 PE, 1 RME, 1 PSE, 1 Wider Achievement

S5/6
Change from – S5/6 2023/24 – 7 periods x 5 subjects
Change to – S5/6 2024/25 Proposed – 5 subjects x 6 periods, 1 RME, 1 PSE, 1 Study Support

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TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Guitar Lessons (Mr Irwin)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

National 5 Maths/Apps Study Support (Mr Jones)
Pop along to ask questions, get help with homework or just have a quiet space to study. Every Wednesday lunchtime in B5.

Rights Respecting Schools Group & Ambassadors (Ms Young)
Remember we will be meeting today to work on all the exciting ideas you have come up with, B14 at 1:15pm – come and collect a pass if you don’t already have one.

Guitar Club (Mr Irwin)
Guitar club will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Flute Group (Mrs Clark)
Flute Group will be on every Wednesday lunchtime in the Music Department.

Equality Group (Dr Murray)
The KHS Equality Group meets every Wednesday lunchtime in A4. Anyone who is interested in any aspect of equality is welcome whether it be age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. See Dr Murray for a pass. Bring you lunch!

S1 & Senior Netball (Miss Johnston)
S1 and senior netball will be on after school every Wednesday from 3:15-4:15pm.

Higher Music Study Support (Mr Wilkie)
This will run every Wednesday after school, 3:15-4:15pm.

THURSDAY 25 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chilli con carne or vegetable chilli with rice.

Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mr Macdonald)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Violin/Viola Lessons (Mrs Ranieri)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

N5 Music Study Support (Mrs Clark)
This will run every Thursday at lunchtime.

Calm Colouring Club (Ms Geddes & Miss Millar)
If you are looking for a quiet space to enjoy your lunch and do a bit of colouring, then head along to A3 from 1:10pm every Thursday lunchtime. Ms Geddes, Miss Millar and the Mental Health Ambassadors will be there to welcome you.

Upper Strings Ensemble (Mrs Ranieri)
Upper Strings Ensemble will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Chemistry Study Support (Dr Black)
3:20-4:20pm in A6. Open to all levels. Start your prelim revision.

Higher Music Study Support (Mrs Duckett)
This will run every Thursday after school, 3:15-4:15pm.

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