FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, BBQ Chicken Fillet in a bun served with Oven Roasted Diced Potatoes or Pasta King Pomodoro Sauce served with Pasta & Garlic Bread.
S4 Parents’/Carers’ Evening In School on Tuesday 1 October – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
The parent/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking system closes at 11:55pm on Sunday 29 September
S1 PUPILS ONLY – FLU IMMUNISATION (Mrs Spence)
Please remind S1 Pupils to collect a flu immunisation consent pack from the main office either before school, during interval, during lunch or after school. These should be completed and returned to the school as soon as possible.
Jupiter Artland Trip (Miss Cobban)
Can those who are going on the Jupiter Artland trip on Wednesday 25th September please meet in Miss Cobban’s room at breaktime on Monday. This is to discuss the itinerary for the day.
Rugby Taster Session S1-S4 (Mr Stewart)
Kirkcaldy Rugby Club is running a rugby taster session on Tuesday 24th Sept from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. This is open to all pupils with the session being led by two club coaches. If you would like to take part, make sure your bring a full change of PE kit and report to the PE department straight after the school bell. It is hoped we can then get a team together to play in a Rugby festival against other Fife schools later on in October.
Pupils Attending College – Tuesdays and Thursdays (Mr Fulton)
Pupils who need to catch a bus to attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons should now leave class at 12:40. You can use your in-school periods to catch up on any college work, or any school work that you miss as a result of leaving early. Thank you.
Supported Learning Scottish Cup (Mrs Fotheringham)
On Tuesday 1st October, Periods 6 & 7, supported learning will be running a Scottish Cup football tournament. This is for anyone who is in any supported learning class/C20. If you would like to play in a team please email either Mrs Fotheringham (francesca.fotheringham@fife.gov.uk) or the active school coordinator (kate.crawford@fife.gov.uk). Specific teams will be decided on the day, so there is no need to already be part of a team – just your enthusiasm for football.
Glass Jar Donation (Miss Law)
Maths Week Scotland Photography Competition (Mrs Christie)
Maths is part of our daily life, have you ever thought about it? The home, exercise route, daily dog walks and the weekly shop turned into a playground… this is your chance to get creative and make mathematical connections!
Submit your photos with the maths inside sticker on them to enter the competition. You can enter up to three photos, one per category. Entries will be accepted from Sunday 1st September until 11:59pm on Monday 30th September 2024, with an online prize ceremony at 11am on Saturday 2nd November. The two categories are:
- Maths in the wild
- The ‘why’ of shapes.
See Mrs Christie in Maths (B2) if you need more info or need a hand entering your photo.
University of Edinburgh Engineering Talks (Dr. Murray)
Are you curious about studying Engineering at Edinburgh? If you enjoy solving problems and being part of a team, are interested in how things work and like science and maths, then a degree in Engineering could be for you! Join the online interactive sessions starting 23rd September. This is your chance to:
- talk with academics, students and recent graduates
- learn about the programmes and opportunities open to you
- get answers to all your questions
To sign up visit the website: https://edin.ac/4dstBeJ?r=qr
S1-S3 Japanese Visitors (Mrs Morris)
Attention all S1-S3 we are hosting Japanese visitors on Friday 27th September if you wish to come along, please scan the QR code below to register your interest by Friday 20th September. A list of invited pupils will be displayed outside Mrs Morris room C9 on Tuesday 24th September, and will also be included in the bulletin.
S5/S6 EMA Applications 2024/25 (Mrs Cook)
EMA Applications Forms can now only be accessed and completed online at www.fife.gov.uk/ema If successful an EMA Learning Agreement will be posted out to your home address. Please complete form and return to Mrs Cook in the school office. If you have applied and been approved for EMA, please bring your completed Learning Agreement to the school office. We cannot proceed with any payments until this has been done. If you have still to apply, please do this as soon as you can. Any applications received by Fife Council after the 4th October 2024 cannot be backdated and you will only be paid from the date the application is received. Please remember you also need to make a new application each academic year.
MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Crispy Dipper Fajita or Italian Chicken Meatballs served with Pasta Spirals
Mental Health Ambassadors (Miss Johnston)
Mental Health Ambassadors meeting in B15 at Lunchtime.
Rights Respecting Schools Group and Ambassadors (Miss Young)
Can all existing members and anyone keen to join come along to B14 and anyone who expressed interest in being an ambassador. The meeting will be about new projects coming up this year as well as discussing membership, badges and choice of meeting days. (feel free to bring lunch).
Calm Colouring Club (Ms Geddes)
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 Monday lunchtime.
S1-S6 Badminton (Mr Harrower)
S1-S6 Badminton in the Games Hall on a Monday from 3:30-4:15.
S1-S6 Basketball (Mr Stewart)
Basketball for all year groups will be running on a Monday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Japanese Club (Mrs Morris)
Japanese club will return on a Monday lunch time in C9 with Mrs Morris. Come along with your lunch and learn about the Japanese culture and language. Help us to prepare to host Japanese visitors in our school on Friday 27th September.
