TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Cheeseburger in a Bun served with Chips or Veggie Cheeseburger in a Bun with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.

SQA Exam Countdown (S4/5/6)
Every day is a chance to improve – only 33 school days to go.

Revision tip of the day:
Memorise key definitions — they often appear in mark schemes.

S4 Pupils on Mrs Kerek’s caseload
Due to unforeseen circumstances Mrs Kerek had to reschedule her S4 coursing appointments that should have taken place yesterday morning. Rescheduled times are on the wall next to Adam Smith Base and opposite the Old Guidance Room. Please note these appointments are in Meeting Room 3 – Opposite PSO Base.

Senior Football (Mr Pennel)
All players who would like to play in this weeks Scottish Cup game please attend a meeting at break in the boys gym.

School Show (Mr Wilkie)
There is a lunchtime and afterschool rehearsal today 17th February and Thursday 19th February. Please check teams for this week’s schedule. Any issues please speak to Mr Wilkie or Ms Bruce ASAP!

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:

• Take part in a student-led moot (mock trial), including a live demonstration and interactive session

• Hear directly from current Law students about studying Law and university life

• Learn about future study and career pathways linked to a Law degree

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/events/discover-law-s4-and-s5-pupils-only

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

S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)
Calling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Tue. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.

Classics Film Club (Mrs Brown)
The Mummy Returns: Brilliant, if daft, movie about an evil resurrected Mummy wreaking havoc. 

All S1-S6 pupils are welcome to come and watch The Mummy Returns. Bring your lunch asap to C11. See me in advance for a pass.

LGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray)🏳️‍🌈
🌈✨ The legendary Kirkcaldy High LGBT+ Group is happening TODAY at lunchtime! ✨🌈 Whether you’re Lesbian, gay, Bisexual, or Transgender, questioning, or a proud ally, this is the group for YOU. Come along, meet great people, and be part of our supportive, friendly community.

📍 Where? Dr Murray’s classroom (A4)
💜 Who’s welcome? Absolutely everyone!

Crochet Club (Mrs Christie)
Crochet Club will run in B17 on Tuesday lunchtimes. All experiences welcome.

Biology Study Support (Mrs Geddes)
Study support for biology will be available in the science department every Tuesday from 15:25 to 16:25.

S1/2 Maths Homework/Study Club (Mrs McMahon)
All S1 and 2 pupils are invited to come and get help on Tuesday lunchtimes. Bring your lunch and get some help and extra practice with the things you find tricky.

Futsal Club
Come along to the Games Hall at lunchtime (on Tuesday’s) to join in on some Futsal.

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.

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.