MONDAY 26 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Traditional Macaroni Cheese served with Garlic Bread or Tasty Tomato Tuna Pastabake with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
SQA Exam Countdown (S4/5/6)
Every day is a chance to improve – only 46 school days to go.
Revision tip of the day:
Believe in your ability to improve — every bit of revision helps.
House Points (Mr Spink)
Please see below the House Points:
This weeks total:
Adam Smith – 75
Carlyle – 174
Oswald – 143
Overall total:
Adam Smith – 1387
Carlyle – 1600
Oswald – 1709
S4 Study Classes – Monday Period 7 (Mrs Hamilton)
We have made some changes to the study classes based on your prelim results. For some learners, we have moved you to a study class with a teacher in a subject where we feel you would benefit from some additional support.
Please check the glass cabinets at the main entrance to find your new study class and make sure you go there on Monday.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer every subject at this time. However, please look out for other revision opportunities across all subjects — including Friday afternoon sessions, Saturday revision sessions, and Easter school.
Make the most of every opportunity available to you.
2025 Design, Engineering and Technology Models (DET Department)
If any pupils who manufactured a model last year in either Design & Manufacture, Practical Metalwork, Practical Woodwork or Jewellery would like to take it home, please come and collect it from DET before 30.01.26.
After this date, old models will be recycled to create space for this year’s projects.
Thank you.
Learning Ambassadors (Mrs Duckett)
📣 Become a Learning Ambassador! We’re looking for enthusiastic pupils who want to help make our school an even better place to learn. If you’re interested in taking on a leadership role and supporting others, this is your chance.
📱 Scan the QR code to apply. It only takes a few minutes.⏰
S1 Learning Ambassador Application
S2 Learning Ambassador Application
🌿 Community Notice – Please Read! 🚴♂️🗑️ (Mrs Duckett)
Opposite the school is The Den and the mountain bike tracks that many of you will know from the Middleden Mountain Bike Club. This area is a really special place – it even includes Scotland’s ONLY dual slalom track! 🏆🌄
Sadly, a huge amount of litter has been found there recently. Over the holidays, thousands of plastic bottles were collected from the paths leading to and from the Shell Garage. 🥤🚯
We’re asking all pupils to take greater responsibility for looking after our community and environment. 🌍💚 If you walk through The Den or use the bike tracks, please make sure you take your rubbish home or use the bins provided. Every small action helps protect this amazing space for everyone. 🙌✨
🧤🌱 Want to help? Join a litter pick!
Mrs Duckett will be organising litter‑picking sessions, and anyone who wants to get involved is very welcome. This could be especially useful for Duke of Edinburgh Award pupils looking for volunteering opportunities! 🥇🤝
Let’s work together to keep The Den clean, safe, and enjoyable for all! 🌲🚴♀️💫
Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)
Our country of the month for January is… Lithuania! When you see each other in classes and corridors, please greet each other by saying the word “hello” in that language: “SVEIKI”
Fact – Lithuania used to be the largest country in Europe
Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)
Obtuse
Definition: Obtuse is a formal word that describes someone who is not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple. It can also suggest a refusal to see something apparent to others, or a wilful ignorance of or insensitivity to the real facts of a situation. Obtuse can also describe something that is difficult to understand because it is unclear or imprecise.
Example: They were too obtuse to take a hint.
Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)
Article 2: Non-Discrimination
Fact: In KHS we have a pupil led Equalities group which aims to support young people with and help tackle inequality of any category.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)
Calling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Mon. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.
Rights Respecting Schools Group (Mrs Young)
The Rights Respecting Schools group meet on a Monday lunchtime in B14.
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.
English Second Language Club (Ms Solowczuk)
This will run on Monday lunchtime in A10.
Together We Can (Mrs Johnston)
Together we can group is now on a Monday after school from 3.30-4.15pm.
Fitness Club (Mrs Johnston)
Fitness club will be on at lunch time in the gym.
S1-S6 Basketball (Mr Stewart)
Basketball will be on After School today in the Games Hall.
TUESDAY 27 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Veggie Sausages & Onions served with Chips or Pork Sausages & Onions with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
TODAY’S 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)
Back by popular demand – its Pompeii! Milo, the Gladiator, and all one of his facial expressions vs an erupting volcano! 🌋🏛
All S1-S6 pupils are welcome to come and watch Pompeii. 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!
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.
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
Come along to the Games Hall at lunchtime (on Tuesday’s) to join in on some Futsal.
