Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

96. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 30.01.24

TUEDAY 30 JANUARY

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

S2 Parents’/Carers’ Evening In School on Tuesday 13 February – 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 30 January at 6:00pm. Bookings close at 11:55pm on Sunday 11 February.

S4 Help! (Mrs Davidson)
Thanks to those who have already volunteered to help on Wednesday at the S5/6 Parents Night. Still looking for a few more so please add your name to the list out my office asap! Also need some help during S5/6 Assessments from 19-29 Feb.

Senior Girls’ Football (Mrs Steedman)
If you are playing in next Mondays tournament can you please attend a meeting outside the PE classroom at break today.

S1 First Chances (Mr Geissler)
Can all S1 pupils involved in this weeks First Chances trip please meet in B2 (Mr Geissler’s room) at break time today. Make sure you have handed your slip in or collect one ASAP.

S1 Yoga Period 3 (Mrs Patton)
Please meet at the dance studio at the start of period 3.

Music Masterclass TODAY! (Mrs Duckett)
Could all pupils involved go straight to the dance studio after lunch. Do not register with P6 teacher, your attendance has been updated. It’s important you are there and we start on time!

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.

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.

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

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.

WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chicken or vegetable korma with rice and naan bread.

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.

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