THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak pie with veg or Cheese, onion and potato pasty with veg.
Time to Talk Day (Mrs Kendrick)
A quick reminder that February 1st is Time to talk Day, sponsored by See Me Scotland. Click here for info and resources – Time to Talk Day 2024 | End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination (seemescotland.org)
Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mrs Duckett)
No piano/keyboard lessons on today, Thursday 1 February. Mr Macdonald is at Fife Festival today. Back to normal next week.
Fife Schools Senior Boys Basketball Tournament (Mr Harrower)
Any S4-S6 boys interested in representing the school in the Fife schools basketball tournament next week should write their name on the sheet in the PE department or give their name to Mr Stewart by the end of the 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 today 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.
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.
Glee Choir Rehearsal (Mrs Duckett)
Glee Choir rehearse after school on MONDAY for Fife Festival of Music, 3:15pm – 4:15pm.
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
Feedback: https://forms.office.com/e/TBhGQne0MY
TODAYS STANDING NOTICE
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.
FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Breaded fish or Salmon fish fingers and chips or Mediterranean frittata.
Brass Lessons (Mr Letham)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.
Woodwind Lessons (Ms Kelso)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.
Wind Band (Mrs Duckett)
Wind band will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.
Have Lunch with a Hero! (Classics Film Club)
A resurrected mummy and The Rock are trying to take over the world. Can the O’Connell’s stop their evil plans? Probably – but it’s still a fun watch. All are welcome to classics film club. Bring your lunch with you to C11. See me for a pass in advance.
KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray)
We present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy’s radio station, K107FM every Saturday morning. You could be involved, even if you’re never available on a Saturday! We meet every Friday in A4 (Dr Murray’s room in Science) to plan the show. Come along and bring your lunch! See Dr M for a lunch/building pass.
KHS D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) Group (Dr Murray/Miss Collins)
The KHS D&D Group meets in D2 (Home Ec) every Friday after school. Take part in exciting adventures and storytelling. It’s all up to the fate of the dice!
