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.
S1&2 Netball (Mrs Steedman)
Any pupil who would like to come along to S1&2 netball training will be on a Thursday 3.30-4.15pm, anyone is welcome!
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.
MVP Mentors (Mrs Dempsey)
To all S5/S6 who have signed up for the MVP Training next week. Can you all meet at 1.15pm in A12 today.
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.
Rights Respecting Schools Group (Miss Young)
The first meeting with all new members (S6 who interviewed this week and ALL S1 pupils who signed up) will be on Monday lunchtime in B14. We will be making some plans for this session – choosing which rights to work on and also planning our first assembly. Group starts at 1:15 but feel free to come along at 1:05 and bring your lunch with you. Snack will be provided for the meeting also.
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
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.
FRIDAY 05 SEPTEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef Chilli or Veg Chilli served with Rice or Pasta and Chicken Fries all served at breaktime.
