WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

Hot Meal:  Soup of the Day, Japanese Katsu Chicken Curry with Rice & Garlic Bread or Katsu Vegan Curry with Rice & Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.

Grab a Lunch Bag (KHS School Kitchen)
Lunch Grab Bags will now be available to pre-order at the till!! Grab yours today!!!!

Humanities Ambassador Meeting (Mrs MacMorris)
Could all those who have applied to be a Humanities Ambassador come to Mrs MacMorris’ room, C9, Wednesday 13.35. Thanks

Inktober Drawing Challenge (Miss Kinloch)
Would you like to take part in a global drawing challenge? Can you commit to creating a small drawing at home everyday in October? If you would like to find out more please come to a meeting in D15, Art department at 1.15pm today, all welcome.

Fife Schools Gymnastics Competition (Mrs Poynter)
If anyone is interested in competing in the Fife Schools Gymnastics competition, there will be a meeting with Mrs Poynter on Wednesday lunch time in the P.E department at 1.20pm.

🌿🏆 Middleden Green Team: 25 Hours! (Mrs Duckett)
A HUGE well done to our regular litter pickers who have now earned their 25 Hour Saltire Award! 🎉 This nationally recognised volunteering award is a fantastic achievement and looks brilliant on CVs, College and University applications.
It’s never too late to start volunteering! 💚 If you’d like to get involved, you would be very welcome to join the Middleden Green Team at one of our future litter picks. 🌳🗑️
Come along, make a difference and start building your volunteering hours! 🙌

Sports Clubs (Active Schools, Kalia Dair)
Active Schools works with many different Sport Clubs in Kirkcaldy and the surrounding areas, who have opportunities for pupils to take part outside of school. Please see this term’s promotional Sway which shares details of where and when you could take part in sport! – Sports Club Link

Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)

Determined

Definition: Showing firm decision and not giving up.

Example: He was determined to improve his grades.

Stem opportunity: Young WEIR-WISE: Discovering Engineering with S2 Girls (Dr Black)
If you are an S2 girl interested in maths or science, this would be an excellent opportunity to explore a career in engineering at Strathclyde University. Applications are open for this program and must be submitted by 5th October. Scan the QR code below for more information, or see Dr Black (A6).

Meta Skills of the Month (Mrs Smith)

September – Focusing & Integrity

Right of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)

Article 12 Respect for Children’s Views

Fact: As a young person you have the right to have your voice heard. KHS prides itself on giving young people the right to have a say in what is going on in the school through forums, focus groups and various pupil led groups across the school. Did you know you can also have a say in Politics through your very own Scottish Youth Parliament representative Alisha Ahmad who is in S6. You can speak to Alisha at any time and contact her via Instagram as well

Libby App (Mrs MacKenzie)
Discover Libby: Free Books at Your Fingertips!
Did you know you can access thousands of free eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app?
✅ Join your local library and get a library card
✅ Download the Libby app on your phone, tablet or computer
✅ Sign in with your library details
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Libby gives you access to a huge range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, study guides, revision materials and past paper resources.
Visit your local library to get started and unlock a world of reading today!

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 ScienceWe 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.

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.

BGE Maths Study Support (Mrs McMahon)
Maths Study Support will be on a Wednesday Lunchtime in B3.

Taskmaster Club (Mrs Gauffre)
S1-3 Taskmaster Club will be in C14 on a Wednesday Lunch time. Complete challenges, outsmart your opponents, win points from the Taskmaster!!! Bring your own lunch. See Mrs Gauffre for a pass

The Treblemakers Choir (Mr Wilkie)
The choir starts back this Wednesday afterschool (3:30pm to 4:15pm) in room E13. Everyone is welcome. If you love singing, then this is for you. Loads of performing opportunities are on the horizon. See you all there.

Wellbeing Drop In (PSO’s)
We are hosting a launch event for our Wellbeing drop-in. This will involve trying a variety of activities to support wellbeing, including kinetic sand, making stress balls, badge making and more.

There will also be the option for people to discuss, 1-1, any wellbeing concerns and to get some support with this.

Please pop along and say hello

This will be on every Wednesday at lunchtime in the old PSO Base so if you can’t make today, you can come along at another time.

THURSDAY 01 OCTOBER

Hot Meal:  Soup of the day, Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips or Cheesy Beano 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.

Thursday Murder Club (Mrs MacMorris)
Open to S4-6 in C14 on a Thursday after school. If you’re interested in true crime, solving mysteries and finding justice – this is the club for you!

Puzzles Club (Ms Tinney)
Do you enjoy solving puzzles, cracking codes, playing logic games, or taking on brain-teasing challenges? Come along to Puzzle Club in Room B2 with Ms Tinney at lunchtime! Open to all pupils, whether you’re a puzzle expert or just looking to try something new. Bring your curiosity and see if you can solve the challenge of the week!

Gardening Club (Thursday Lunchtimes) Ms Brown🍀
All pupils who would like to be involved with the school garden are welcome.

Meet at the Serenity garden on fair days; or C11, if it’s bad weather🍃 See me in advance for a pass.

Chemistry Study Support (Chemistry Teachers)
Are you baffled by bonding? Are you confused by calculations? Are you frantic about formulae? If the answer to these questions is even close to “yes”, then you should attend chemistry study support on Thursdays 3.30pm-4.30pm in either classrooms A4, A5, or A6. All are welcome!