WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Italian Tomato Sauce & Pasta served with Garlic Bread or Italian Chicken Meatballs & Pasta with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
SQA Exam Countdown (S4/5/6)
Every day is a chance to improve – only 32 school days to go.
Revision tip of the day:
Redo questions you got wrong until you get them right.
S4 Automotive (Mechanics) College Course (Mrs Hamilton)
Due to staff absences the automotive course is cancelled this afternoon. Learners should attend classes in school instead of going to college
Fife Schools Swimming Championships (Mr Stewart)
If you are a Club Swimmer and would like to enter this years Championship, please come down to the PE Department to see Mr Stewart any Break or Lunchtime this week.
Ramadan & Lent (Mrs Whyte)
Ramadan starts this week. If you’re fasting and want a quiet place to go at break or lunchtime, the RME classrooms will be open for you. Please speak to an RME teacher to let them know.
Lent, a Christian festival also begins this week for anyone taking part.
Please just look out for each other during this time. If you’ve got any questions, come and chat to any RME teacher.
S4 & S5 Law Students (Mrs Nessel)
Discover Law is an interactive taster day for S4 and S5 pupils who are planning to apply to university to study Law in 2027 and beyond.
Get more information about our Undergraduate Law courses.
Hosted at the University of Dundee, this event is designed to give pupils an early insight into what studying Law at university is really like both academically and socially.
During the day, pupils will:
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Take part in a student-led moot (mock trial), including a live demonstration and interactive session
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Hear directly from current Law students about studying Law and university life
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Learn about future study and career pathways linked to a Law degree
Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)
Our country of the month for February is… Romania!
When you see a member of staff or another young person, please greet them with the Romanian word for “hello”:
Buna ziua Google Translate
Did you know: Romania has a 3,500 year old glacier – which sits underground.
Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)
Facetious
Definition: Facetious is used to describe something, such as a remark or behaviour, that is meant to be humorous or funny but is sometimes instead annoying, silly, or improper. It can also be used to describe someone who is joking, often implying that they are doing so inappropriately.
Example: The emcee delivered several facetious quips throughout the night that the audience found in poor taste.
Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)
Article 30: Minority Culture, Language and Religion.
Fact: Christianity is the largest religion in the world with 2.4 billion followers. The second largest is Islam with 1.9 billion.
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 (Mr Morrice)
Chess club runs Wednesday lunchtimes in A9, 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 19 FEBRUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast Chicken in Gravy with Yorkshire Pudding and Oven Roasted Herby Diced Potatoes, Roast Quorn Fillet in Gravy with Herby Diced Potatoes, Fish Fingers or Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips. 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. 🍃
See me in advance for a pass.
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.
