TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Rainbow Sausage & Onions with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Yorkshire Pudding or Pork Sausage with Onions, Gravy and Yorkshire Pudding.
Bullying Week (Mrs Gibb)
Monday 11th November to Friday 15th November is anti-bullying week. To recognise and raise awareness, our Peer Mediators will be in the War Memorial area on Tuesday and Thursday next week to discuss any concerns young people have in this area and to highlight the processes for reporting alleged bullying behaviour. Please pop along to see them if you have anything you would like to discuss.
Dress Down Day for Children in Need (Travel & Tourism Class & Miss Samfat)
On Thursday 14th November 2024, Kirkcaldy High School will be having a dress down day in aid of Children in Need. The usual rules apply – no football colours and be sensible about keeping your clothing “school appropriate”. Please give £1 during Period 1, or whatever you can afford.
Dress to impress!
Matilda Cast (Ms Bruce)
Thank you so much to all who auditioned for Matilda last week. It was a tough decision, but the cast list will be placed outside the Music and Drama Departments at Wednesday break time. Our first rehearsal will take place on Wednesday 20th November for ALL CAST members including the ensemble cast. Any questions please see Ms Bruce or Mr Wilkie
Madrid Trip 2025 (Mr Spink)
Can those going to Madrid, next year, please attend an important meeting on Thursday (14th Nov) at 1:15, C14 – you can bring your lunch with you. If you will not be able to attend, please see Mr Spink asap!
Calculator Orders (Mr Cromb)
The Maths Department bulk calculator order has finally arrived. Sorry for the delay, it took a lot longer for them to get here than expected. If you ordered, and have already paid for a calculator, please see Mr Cromb in B1 to collect it. If your parents/carers indicated that they would like to purchase a calculator for you but haven’t paid for it yet, further information will be sent out regarding this. Once existing orders have been fulfilled, any surplus calculators will be made available for people to buy.
Tempest Photographs (Mrs Spence)
If you (or your parent/carer) ordered a photograph from Tempest, please collect it from the school office either during breaktime or lunchtime, or after school. Thank you.
Right of the Fortnight: Article 38 Protection in War (Miss Young)
Fact: there are currently over 300,000 children across the world who are actively engaged in fighting in wars.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
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!
Creative Well-being Club (PSO Team)
There is a new opportunity open to pupils to join the Creative Well-being Club. The group will be creating and designing a new school poster to showcase the well-being indicators and what they are. This will run on Tuesday lunchtimes in the Inclusion Hub. There will be a house point incentive for participating.
Enterprising Maths Club (Mr Jones & Ms Barclay)
Are you a maths whiz looking for a club where you can really challenge yourself? Join our Enterprising Maths Club and tackle mind-bending problems with other students. There’s even a chance to represent the school in maths competitions, so get involved! Come to B4 every Tuesday lunchtime.
School Netball (Miss Johnston & Mrs Poynter)
School netball is for all age groups, where you will have the opportunity to train on a weekly basis and compete in competitive matches against other schools. All school netball is FREE and there are no match fees. S1/S2 will train on Tuesday night 3:30 – 4:15pm
S1-S6 Dance Club (Miss Johnston & Mrs Poynter)
Dance Club will be running for all S1 to S6 after school on Tuesdays at 3.25pm
S1-3 Study Club (Dr Black)
If you need a place to complete your homework or get some extra practice in come along to D10 on Tuesday lunchtimes (1:15-1:45)
Chemistry Study Support (Chemistry Teachers)
If you need help with any aspect of Chemistry or S1-S2 science, at any level then Chemistry Study Support is the place to get it. One of your happy, smiling chemistry teachers will be available Tuesday 3.30pm-4.30pm in either of A4, A5, or A6 for all your questions, queries and conundrums. You could also simply use this as a quiet place to study, or even get that homework task completed that you’ve been putting off since the dawn of time. All welcome!
WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Mexican or Vegetable Taco Wraps served with Mexican Rice.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
S6 Yearbook & Prom Committee (Miss Lipton)
The Yearbook + Prom Committee will meet from 3:25 each Wednesday in D9.
School Netball (Mrs Little)
School netball resumes next week for all age groups, where you will have the opportunity to train on a weekly basis and compete in competitive matches against other schools. All school netball is FREE and there are no match fees. S3 – S6 will train on Wednesday night 3:30 – 4:15pm
KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray) 📻
We present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy’s radio station, K107FM every Wednesday. You could be involved. We meet every Wednesday 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.
Anime and Manga Club (Ms Kelsey)
Anime and Manga club will be on a Wednesday lunchtime in B29.
S2 Football (Mr Pennel)
S2 Football will start on Wednesday after school from 3.25pm to 4.15pm.
S1-3 Study Club (Dr Black)
If you need a place to complete your homework or get some extra practice in come along Wednesdays after school in D10 (3:30 – 4:30)
KHS Glee Club (Mr Wilkie)
KHS Glee Club with Mrs Duckett and Mr Wilkie begins Wednesday after school, 3:30pm – 4:30pm in E12. No auditions, anyone who is interested in trying out singing in a show choir is welcome! Please see Mr Wilkie for more information.
Classics Film Club (Mrs Brown)
Classics Film Club is at lunch time today. All welcome. Bring your lunch to C11. See me in advance for a pass.
