WEDNESDAY 03 SEPTEMBER

Hot Meal:  Soup of the day, Italian Tomato Sauce & Pasta served with Garlic Bread or Italian Chicken Meatballs & Pasta with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.

S5/6 UCAS Applicants (Mr Farquharson)
Any one in S5/6 who is applying to university this year for courses that have an October deadline must see their guidance teacher as soon as possible. If you can’t find them, scan the QR code for getting an appointment. October courses are: all courses at Oxford or Cambridge university, and most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Wellbeing Wednesday (Mrs Akers)
This month’s Wellbeing Wednesday theme is ‘Sleep More’. Sleeping more is important for brain development, concentration, rest, and repair. You can do this by sticking to a routine, reducing screen use, and not snacking before bed.

More information is in the Home Economics Corridor or has been shared via the school’s social media.

Badminton Club (Mr Harrower)
Badminton Club will begin on Monday 8th September afterschool for all pupils in S1-S6 in the Games Hall. All pupils are welcome.

S1-S6 Digital Leaders Sign Up (Miss Samfat)
Digital Leaders are people with a passion for technology who want to share their knowledge with others and promote the use of all things digital throughout the school. Being a Digital Leader is a fantastic opportunity to take on responsibility, learn new skills and develop and demonstrate your leadership skills.

Digital Leaders may be asked to do things such as:

• Help other pupils/teachers with technology in the classroom. Things such as helping to sign into/join a Team or show someone how to download an app
• Create help videos to show people how to use different types of technology or work certain apps etc on their iPads
• Help to run a Genius Bar at lunchtimes/parents nights/school events to assist pupils/staff with using technology
• Mentor new pupils in how to use their iPads
• Help teachers in running after school/lunchtime clubs to use certain pieces of technology e.g. stop motion animations etc etc

If this sounds like something you would be interested in being a part of, please sign up using the Glow Form link below.https://forms.office.com/e/mgvkZLUdBM
If you have any questions, see Miss Samfat in D5.

Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)
Continuing our celebration of the different cultures and languages within our school, we say goodbye to August and to China, and “Hiya” or “Ciao” to September and to …Italy!

When greeting staff and each other, instead of saying “Hiya”, please say Ciao. The link to hear it pronounced is:  click here to hear it

Facts about Italy for this week:
Italy is the 5th most visited country in the world.

Crochet Club (Mrs Christie)
Mrs Christie is going to be starting a lunchtime crochet club. This is for ALL pupils, all experience levels are welcome. Maybe you want some quiet time at lunch or maybe you want to  meet some friends who have similar interest. If you are interested please complete the form below by scanning the QR code.

S1-3 Girls Football (Miss Steedman)
Training will start after school next Tuesday (9th of September) 3.30pm-4.15pm, and will be every Tuesday from then. Meet in the PE Department with a change of kit and we will head over to the astro together.

Social Subjects Ambassadors (Miss Young)
We will get to work today at lunchtime today on our exiting new school newspaper in Miss Reston’s room – B11 so come along with your lunch and your ideas and be ready to get started!

Quadcopter Club (Miss Barclay)
We will have one meeting before the Build and Fly stage to get familiar with the CAA Regulations. Please attend B4 after school either on Monday 1st September or Wednesday 3rd September 3:30pm-4pm. Congratulations on your first round success!

Fitzgerald Trust Award 2025/26 (School Office)
Applications are now open to all S5 and S6 pupils, with the exception those who live outwith Kirkcaldy. The application should be completed by Friday 5th September 2025 by completing either the link or QR code below. Further information regarding the trust along with the links has been emailed to parents on 30th June 2025.

School Pupils only (pupils who are leaving school to go to University or College of Further Education should email fitzgeraldtrust@fife.gov.uk to apply)

https://forms.office.com/e/55CWD249hN

Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)

Plethora

Definition: Plethora refers to a very large amount or number of something. Plethora is most often used in the phrase “a plethora of.”

Example: The hotel offers a plethora of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre, and world-class dining.

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES

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.

S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)
Calling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Wed. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.

The Treblemakers Choir (Mr Wilkie)
Do you love singing? Do you love performing? Warmup your vocal cords as ‘The Treblemakers Choir’ is just for you. Come and join Mrs Simpson and Mr Wilkie in the Music department on Wednesday’s afterschool in room E13. We are asking you to join The Treblemakers if you have interest in joining future school shows. All are welcome.

Chess Club (Dr Black & Mr Morrice)
Chess club runs Wednesday lunchtimes in A6, 1:10-1:40pm. Beginners to Grand master’s welcome. Collect a lunchtime pass from Dr Black or Mr Morrice if you would like to come along.

Anime & Manga Club (Mrs Kelsey)
The Anime and Manga club runs every Wednesday lunchtime with Ms Kelsey in B29. Come along to watch anime, read manga, and draw manga.

S3 & Senior Netball (Mrs Poynter)
There will be S3 and Senior Netball on a Wednesday 3.30 – 4.15

THURSDAY 04 SEPTEMBER

Hot Meal:  Soup of the day, Roast Chicken in Gravy with Yorkshire Pudding and Oven Roasted Herby Diced Potatoes, Roast Quorn Fillet in Gravy with Herby Diced Potatoes, Fish Fingers or Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES

Gardening Club – Thursday Lunchtime (Mrs Brown)
If you enjoy being in nature and would like to be involved with looking after the school garden then join Gardening Club – Thursday lunchtimes! Meet me at the garden, with your lunch, asap after the bell.

School Nurse Service (School Nursing Team)
The school nurse service runs in Meeting Room 1 every Thursday at break time. You can see them for all issues health related. Please use the QR code below to request an appointment.

Chemistry Study Support (KHS Chemistry Team)
Are you baffled by bonding, addled by atoms, or flummoxed by formulae? If so, Chemistry Study Support is available Thursday after school in A4/A5/A6. Bring all your problems to the lab bench. You could even use it as a quiet space to get some homework done. Everyone is welcome!

S1 & S2 Netball (Mrs Poynter)
S1 & S2 Netball will be on a Thursday 3.30 – 4.15.