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.
SQA Exam Countdown (S4/5/6)
Every day is a chance to improve – only 43 school days to go.
Revision tip of the day:
Notice what time of day you revise best and plan around it.
Holocaust Assemblies (Miss Dalziel)
Holocaust Memorial Assemblies will take place today, 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.
Can all Pupils participating, please go to the Assembly Hall at the start of P1 today.
S2 First Chances (Mr Dick)
Could all S2 First Chances Pupils please attend a short Meeting on Friday 30th January at Interval in A5 to discuss the upcoming trip to Fife College.
House Captains Meeting (Mrs Donaldson)
Can all House Captains please meet Mrs Donaldson in C6 today at 13.00.
S6 Yearbook Template Deadline & Meeting (Mr Sanderson)
The yearbook template on teams is due for Friday 30th January. 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
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.
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Cheesy Beano served with Chips and Chicken Fries all served at breaktime.
