WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef Cannelloni or Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
SQA Exam Countdown (S4/5/6)
Every day is a chance to improve – only 44 school days to go.
Revision tip of the day:
Break big tasks into smaller chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Holocaust Assemblies (Miss Dalziel)
Holocaust Memorial Assemblies will take place on tomorrow (Thursday 29th January)
The assemblies will be house assemblies and the timings are as follows:
Period 3 – Adam Smith
Period 4 – Carlyle
Period 5 – Oswald
You should go to your class first and register. Please leave your jackets and bags in the classroom. Miss Dalziel
S6 Yearbook Template Deadline & Meeting (Mr Sanderson)
The yearbook template on teams is due for Friday 30th January. There will also be a meeting for those wishing to help with the yearbook on Wednesday 28th January at 1:20pm in B9. Any issues then please see Mr Sanderson ASAP.
Cross Country Championships (Mrs Johnston)
All those that wish to take part in the Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships please come for a meeting at break on Friday outside the PE base.
S6 Leavers Hoodies (Mr Sanderson)
Samples and colours are now available in B9 for S6 leavers hoodies. Please ensure that you have paid your money and chose your size/ colour by Friday 6th February. Any issues please see Mr Sanderson.
S6 Year Group Photo (Mr Sanderson)
There will be a year group photo on Friday 30th January Periods 1 & 2. Please register with your class teacher and meet at the front door of the school. Please wear blazers and full school uniform. Any issues please see Mr Sanderson.
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.
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
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 29 JANUARY
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.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
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 (Mr Stewart)
Come and join us 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.
Indoor ‘Gardening’ Club (Mrs Brown🍀)
For winter, Gardening Club is moving inside. Pupils who would like to draw, paint, or research, garden plants are welcome to attend C11, with their lunch. 🍃
Netball (Mrs Poynter)
Netball training is going to start this Thursday lunch time for S1 – S4. Anyone is welcome to come along. Please make sure you finish your lunch before coming down.
