WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Mexican or Vegetable Taco Wraps served with Mexican Rice.
Maths – Calculator Orders (Mr Cromb)
The supplier that we use for calculators is currently out of stock, and has been for a while. We have been advised that they should receive another delivery by the end of September. If you’ve already paid for a calculator you can either wait a few more weeks, or you can let me know if you would prefer to have your money refunded. Apologies for the delay, this was entirely unexpected.
Right’s Respecting Schools Group – Day Change (Miss Young)
Just a reminder that the day for Rights has changed to a Monday – any issues let Miss Young know and anyone who signed up to be an ambassador for Rights but did not attend the meeting this week needs to come along next Monday if they still wish to be involved.
YASS Open University Courses (S6) (Mrs Hamilton)
For those of you who have registered to do a YASS course this year, I have sent an email to your GLOW email with information about an induction course that you need to complete prior to starting your actual course, Please start to work through this course in your allocated YASS time. If you have any issues, please let me know.
School Netball (Mrs Little)
School netball resumes next week for all age groups, where you will have the opportunity to train on a weekly basis and compete in competitive matches against others schools. All school netball is FREE and there are no match fees.
S1/S2 will train on Tuesday night 3:30 – 4:15pm
S3 – S6 will train on Wednesday night 3:30 – 4:15pm
MVP Training (Mrs Dempsey)
Can all S5/S6 who are interested in the MVP Training as mentioned at the Lift Off event please scan the QR Code. More details on the training days in September will follow.
S5/S6 EMA Applications 2024/25 (Mrs Cook)
EMA Applications Forms can now only be accessed and completed online at www.fife.gov.uk/ema If successful an EMA Learning Agreement will be posted out to your home address. Please complete form and return to Mrs Cook in the school office.
If you have applied and been approved for EMA, please bring your completed Learning Agreement to the school office. We cannot proceed with any payments until this has been done. If you have still to apply, please do this as soon as you can. Any applications received by Fife Council after the 4th October 2024 cannot be backdated and you will only be paid from the date the application is received. Please remember you also need to make a new application each academic year.
Fife Council, Fitzgerald Trust Scheme – 2024/2025, School Pupils (Mrs McNab)
Applications are invited from SCHOOL PUPILS for awards from the funds of the above Trust Scheme in respect of the academic year 2024/2025 (see information below for school leavers). Awards are available to assist pupils in continuing their education at school in fifth and sixth years. Applicants must be attending a secondary school in Kirkcaldy and must be resident within the former Burgh of Kirkcaldy at the time the award is made. Closing date for the form to be submitted is no later than Friday 6 September 2024. If you wish to apply for this funding, please complete either the link or QR code below:-
https://forms.office.com/e/KpSCt2zybu
Pupils leaving school to go to University or a College of Further Education MUST NOT COMPLETE THE FORM REFERRED TO ABOVE. Application forms for POST-SCHOOL STUDENTS can be obtained by emailing fitzgeraldtrust@fife.gov.uk
S3 Yoga Class (Mrs Patton)
S3 Yoga Class will be held Period 5 on a Thursday in B21
S6 HOUSE CAPTAINS Miss Lipton)
Can all S6 House Captains attend a meeting in D9 today at 13:20 – attendance is essential.
S6 LEAVERS HOODIES (Miss Lipton)
Reminder that all S6 Leavers Hoodies must be ordered & paid in full before Friday 13th September. Please see Miss Lipton for sizing – these cannot be returned so what you order you get. Payments to be made via iPayimpact or cash at the office – total cost is £21.
SALTIRE AWARDS (Miss Lipton)
Please remember to submit your Saltire Hours via the team each week. Any volunteering can count towards these awards.
School Nurse Service
The school nurse drop in service runs in Meeting Room 1 every Friday at break time. You can see them for all issues health related. No appointment necessary
TODAYS STANDING NOTICE
Equality Group (Dr Murray)
The KHS Equality Group meets every Wednesday lunchtime in A4. Anyone who is interested in any aspect of equality is welcome whether it be age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. See Dr Murray for a pass. Bring you lunch!
S6 YEARBOOK + PROM COMMITTEE (Miss Lipton)
The Yearbook + Prom Committee will meet from 3:25 each Wednesday in D9.
School Netball (Mrs Little)
School netball is for all age groups, where you will have the opportunity to train on a weekly basis and compete in competitive matches against other schools. All school netball is FREE and there are no match fees.
S3 – S6 will train on Wednesday night 3:30 – 4:15pm
THURSDAY 29 AUGUST
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Scottish Breaded Haddock or Fish Fingers served with Chips or Roast Chicken in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes with Yorkshire Pudding.
KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray)
We present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy’s radio station, K107FM every Saturday morning. You could be involved, even if you’re never available on a Saturday! We meet every Thursday 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.
KHS D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) Group (Dr Murray/Miss Collins)
The KHS D&D Group meets in D2 (Home Ec) every Thursday after school. Take part in exciting adventures and storytelling. It’s all up to the fate of the dice!
S3 Yoga Class will be held Period 5 on a Thursday in B21