TUESDAY 02 DECEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Veggie Sausages & Onions served with Chips or Pork Sausages & Onions with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
Important Update (Mr McKay)
Please be aware that the Boys toilets in B block are not in use due to issues that require repair. We will update you in due course when these are open.
In the meantime, boys should be directed to the single toilets around the building in C block and A block.
The boys toilets outside are unaffected and will be in use at break and lunch.
S5/6 Parents’/Carers’ Evening In School on Thursday 4 December – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
The parent/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking system closes at 11:55pm tonight.
S2 Netball (Mrs Steedman)
Can those who would like to play in a match next Tuesday (9th) please attend a meeting at break today in the PE Classroom.
Medicine Interactive Carousel (Mrs Smith)
NHS Fife, in partnership with DYW Fife are delighted to invite S4 pupils who have a keen interest in studying Medicine to an interactive carousel event we are hosting within NHS Fife.
- Monday 8th December – Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline (9:30am – 3:00pm)
The day will start at 9.30am sharp for registration and warm up. The morning will be spent doing carousel events including CPR, suturing, communication skills, physiological observations, injection techniques and learning about sensory deprivation. Students will be actively encouraged to participate in these activities under our careful supervision.
After lunch, we will have an opportunity to hear from Medical Students and Doctors about what it is like to attend medical school and the different ways that you can enter into this career. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions during this session. We aim to finish by 2:45pm.
Please contact Mrs Smith if you wish to attend this event.
December’s country of the month is… Germany! Home of hot dogs, Mercedes and Christmas Markets!
Please greet each other with “Hallo”:
The fact for this week:
Haribo was created in Germany
S1 Pantomime (Mrs MacKenzie)
The English Department are running a trip for S1 to our local theatre- Adam Smith- to watch their performance of ‘Aladdin’ and there are still a few spaces up for grabs! The trip will take place on Wednesday 17th December 2025 and will cost £10. If you would like to go on the trip, please see Mrs Mackenzie (B28) for a permission slip.
If you have paid for your space but have not completed a permission slip, please see Mrs Mackenzie in B28.
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! 🎄
Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)
Limerick
Definition: A limerick is a humorous rhyming poem of five lines.
Example: My limerick received a prize for the funniest poem at the open mic night.
Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)
Article 26: Social and Economic Help
Fact: In KHS we are currently trying to reduce the cost of education by supplying free supplies such as stationary, sanitary products, food in home economics, bags and water bottles and other items. Please pop into Mrs Hume or to the PSO base if you need any support with these.
TODAYS STANDING NOTICES
S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)
Calling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Tue. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.
Classics Film Club (Mrs Brown)
Percy Jackson is on from 25/11/25. It’s the one where teenagers go on a quest, facing Medusa; Hades; a Hydra and each other!
All S1-S6 pupils are welcome. Bring your lunch asap to C11. See me in advance for a pass.
LGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray)🏳️🌈
🌈✨ The legendary Kirkcaldy High LGBT+ Group is happening TODAY at lunchtime! ✨🌈 Whether you’re Lesbian, gay, Bisexual, or Transgender, questioning, or a proud ally, this is the group for YOU. Come along, meet great people, and be part of our supportive, friendly community.
📍 Where? Dr Murray’s classroom (A4)
💜 Who’s welcome? Absolutely everyone!
S1-S6 Netball (Miss Steedman)
Please can everyone who wants to play for the school netball team this year try your best to attend training on a Tuesday 3:30pm to 4:15pm! Remind your friends and get as many people along as you can!
Crochet Club (Mrs Christie)
Crochet Club will run in B17 on Tuesday lunchtimes. All experiences welcome.
Biology Study Support (Mrs Geddes)
Study support for biology will be available in the science department every Tuesday from 15:25 to 16:25.
Engineering Science Study Support (Mr Hamilton)
A reminder Higher & N5 Study Support will be on today after school. Please come along to E8.
S1/2 Maths Homework/Study Club (Mrs McMahon)
All S1 and 2 pupils are invited to come and get help on Tuesday lunchtimes. Bring your lunch and get some help and extra practice with the things you find tricky.
Futsal Club (Active Schools)
Come along to the Games Hall at lunchtime (on Tuesday’s) to join in on some Futsal.
WEDNESDAY 03 DECEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef Cannelloni or Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
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.
