Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

95. Blue Bulletin – Monday 29.01.24

MONDAY 29 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Macaroni cheese with garlic bread or Chicken fried rice with curry sauce.

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

S1 Football (Mr Pennel)
Any footballers interested in playing in an upcoming match for the school, please attend a meeting today at break in the boys’ gym.

Basketball and Badminton Clubs (Mr Harrower)
Both clubs are cancelled today afterschool. Clubs will resume next week.

Paris Trip (Mrs Morris/Miss Coggill)
All pupils who are going on the Paris trip should be aware there is a parent/guardian meeting on Thursday 1 February from 17:00-18:00pm in the Assembly Hall. If anyone’s parents/guardians are unable to go, please make myself or Mrs Morris aware.

Engineering the Future for Girls 2024 (Dr Black)
Strathclyde University are running an engineering programme for S3 girls at the University 27-30 May, to promote Engineering as a career path for girls. If you are interested in applying, scan the QR code below. The deadline for applications is Monday 5 February. If you need help with you application come along to A6.

“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.

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

Percussion Lessons (Mr Christie)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Chess Club (Dr Black)
Chess club runs Monday lunchtimes in A6, 1:10-1:40pm. Beginners to Grand masters welcome. Collect a lunchtime pass from Dr Black if you would like to come along.

Anime and Manga Club (Miss Kelsey)
Anybody interesting in watching, drawing, and/or reading anime and manga, can now attend the anime and manga club every Monday lunchtime in B29.

S6 Yearbook (Miss Lipton)
The Yearbook Committee will meet Monday’s after school in D9 from 3:15pm.

TUEDAY 30 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pork or vegan sausages with chips.

Double Bass/Bass Guitar/Cello Lessons (Ms Radke-da-Silva)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

LGBT+ Group (Dr Murray)
The LGBT+ Group meets on Tuesday lunchtime in A4 (Dr Murray’s room in Science). It is a social space open to EVERYONE whether you are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, any other identity, or an ally of the community. See Dr Murray for a pass if you want to come. Bring your lunch!

KHS Glee Choir (Mrs Duckett & Mr Wilkie)
KHS Glee Choir with Mrs Duckett and Mr Wilkie begins today after school, 3:15pm – 4:15pm in E10. No auditions, anyone who is interested in trying out singing in a show choir is welcome! Songs from all musicals – Disney, Rock, Juke-Box, Book, Class covered! Please see Mrs Duckett for more information.

S2-S3 Netball (Mrs Little)
Netball will run on a Tuesday in the Games Hall from 3:15-4:15pm. Open to all!

Dance Club (Miss Johnston)
Dance club will be on every Tuesday after school from 3:15-4:15pm. Please head to the PE base after school.

S4-S6 Art & Design and Fashion & Textiles Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
Runs on Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:30pm in D15.

Biology Study Support (Miss Irvine)
Biology study support for all levels will take place after school every Tuesday from 3:20 – 4:20pm in A1.

N5 Music Study Support (Mrs Clark)
This will run every Tuesday after school, 3:15-4:15pm.

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