Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

97. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 31.01.24

WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY

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

S2 Parents’/Carers’ Evening In School on Tuesday 13 February – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
The parent/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking system closes at 11:55pm on Sunday 11 February.

S4 Parents’ Night Helpers (Mrs Davidson)
Any S4 who volunteered to help at Parents’ night tonight, please meet Mrs Davidson at Tutor in Mrs Davidson’s office. Any other S4’s available are welcome to come.

Senior Football (Mr Caldwell)
Meeting today at break time in D10 to discuss our Fife Cup Semi Final arrangements.

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. Sorry I missed yesterday, the special performances in PE ran over.

S1 Yoga – Period 3 Today (Mrs Patton)
Due to yesterday’s postponed lesson, please come to the Dance Studio at the start of period 3 today.

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.

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

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 1 FEBRUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak pie with veg or Cheese, onion and potato pasty with veg.

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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