WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef Cannelloni or Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
STEM Speed Dating (Dr Murray)
Well done to everyone in S3 who took part in the “STEM Speed Dating”! You were absolutely fantastic. Your maturity and respect really stood out, and so many of the ambassadors commented on how much they enjoyed chatting with you. You should all be really proud – bunch of stars! 🌟
🎄 Christmas Concert Poster Competition 🎄 (Mrs Duckett)
We’re launching a competition to design the official poster for this year’s Christmas Concert!
📅 Tuesday 16th December
🕡 6:30pm
Your poster should:
Clearly show the date, time and venue
Include the title “Tinsel, Tunes and Togetherness”
Be bright, eye-catching and suitable for all ages
🖍 How to enter:
Create your design on A4 (portrait)
Put your name, class and House on the back
Hand it in to Mrs Duckett by Friday 21st November
🏆 The winning design will be used on our official posters and social media, and the winner will receive a small festive prize!
This is now a HOUSE COMPETITION!
Christmas Fayre – Raffle Donations (Events Team & Mr. Caldwell)
We’re excited to announce the Kirkcaldy High School Christmas Fayre on Tuesday, 16th December 2025, and we’d love your help to make it extra special! We’re putting together a festive raffle to raise funds for local charities, and would be so grateful for any donations – big or small – whether it’s a gift, voucher, or larger prize. Every contribution helps us create a brilliant selection of prizes, and donors will be warmly acknowledged at the event. Donations can be dropped off in D10. You could also email Mr Caldwell, Mr Walsh and or Miss Samfat. Thank you for your generosity and support – we can’t wait to see you at the Fayre! 🎄
Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)
Over the month of November, we will be celebrating… Turkey! So, “Merhaba” – hello in turkish (click for sound and pronunciation)
Fact of the week – Turkish Coffee is officially recognised by UNESCO because it has very specific preparation techniques.
Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)
Bamboozle
Definition: To bamboozle someone is to deceive, trick, or confuse them.
Example: The salesperson bamboozled us into getting a more expensive item than we had planned to buy.
Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)
Article 12: Respect for Children’s Views
Fact: In KHS we try to listen to your views as much as possible through pupil led groups, leadership opportunities such as junior and senior house captains and also through focus groups. If you would like to be part of these and have not had the chance, see Miss Young in B14.
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.
Physics Study Support (Ms Solowczuk)
This will run on Wednesdays after school. Come and see any Physics teacher in A7, A9 or A10.
THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Fish Fingers or Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips, Southern Style Chicken Goujon Fajita, Quorn Fajita. 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!
Japanese Club (Mrs Morris)
Come and join Mrs Morris in C9 after school for Japanese Club.
Drama Club (Mr McPherson)
Drama club every Thursday after school in Mr McPherson’s Drama Studio 15:30 to 16:25
