WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef Cannelloni or Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni. Chicken Fries at breaktime.
Dress Down Day – Thank You! (Dr. Murray)
A huge THANK YOU from “Therapet”, to everyone who donated money on the “Dress Down Day” before Christmas. We raised £132.14. This will go towards an educational service to promote responsible dog ownership throughout Scotland. 🐶
S3 Battlefields Tour 2026 Meeting (Mrs Harrower)
If you are attending the Battlefields Tour 2026, can you please attend a meeting in C2 on Tuesday 20th January at 1.20pm. Attendance is essential as important information will be shared. If you are unable to attend, speak to Mrs Harrower ASAP.
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.⏰
S5/6 London Trip (Mr Sanderson)
There will be a meeting for the London Trip in B9 today at 1:20pm. Attendance is essential. Any issues please see Mr Sanderson.
House Captains Meeting, S1, S3 and S6 (Miss Young)
All S1,3 and S6 House Captains must attend a meeting on Thursday lunchtime in B14 (1:20). If for any reason you cannot attend you need to speak to Miss Young in B14 before Thursday
Medicine Conference (Mrs Smith)
Two-day conference for S3–S6 students who are interested in studying medicine.
📅 Dates: 21st–22nd February 2026
📍 Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Travel reimbursements will be available for students travelling to Edinburgh from other parts of Scotland.
This conference is coordinated by current resident doctors and medical students, with support from the University of Edinburgh, and is designed to provide students with an accessible and realistic insight into medicine and medical school.
The conference will include: Talks and panel sessions plus interactive workshops.
Premier League Trip (Mr I’Anson)
All Pupils in S1-S3 there are 2 spaces available for the Trip to see Man City v Newcastle Utd. Anyone interested in going, come and see Mr I’Anson in the DET Department.
S5/6 London Trip (Mr Sanderson)
A space has become available for the S5/6 London Trip in June. If you are interested please come and see Mr Sanderson in B9 for any more information. Please express interest by Friday 16th January.
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.
🌿 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:
https://translate.google.com/?sl=en&tl=lt&text=hello&op=translate– “SVEIKI”
Fact – Lithuania is one of the oldest languages in the world.
Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)
Derelict
Definition: Derelict is a formal word that describes something that is no longer cared for or used by anyone. It can also describe someone who is negligent or who fails to do what needs to be done.
Example: The kids made sure to stay away from the spooky derelict houses in the neighbourhood on Halloween.
Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)
Article 24: Mental Health
Fact: The 5 best ways to improve your wellbeing are: CONNECTING with others, Being ACTIVE, taking NOTICE and enjoying nature, LEARNING new things and HELPING other people.
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 15 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. 🍃
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.
