Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

42. Blue Bulletin – Thursday 28/10/21

THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER

Hot Meal: Leek and potato soup, Steak Pie, mashed potatoes and vegetables or Cheese and tomato pizza and salad.

Yeargroup Meetings in the Hall (Mr Allan)
These take place on Wednesday and Thursday next week and we will have a focus on the “givens”; dress code, mobiles, earphones, chewing gum and face masks. Let’s work consistently together to support better learning for all. Thank you.

Packed Lunches (Mr Allan)
Please be reminded that the Assembly Hall is available to eat your lunch. If you want to use the Dining Room, you need to queue with those taking school dinners.

Upper String Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Upper string lessons are on today in Music. Please make sure you bring instruments and music with you. Lessons are in the room between E12 and E13.

U15 Boys’ Football (Mr English)
All boys interested in playing for KHS in the upcoming Scottish Shield tie v Glenrothes must attend a meeting at break today in the Boys’ Gym.

The School Mock Court Project (Miss Osborne)
Any pupils interested in the above project, please attend a meeting at breaktime in B17 TODAY. If you can’t make the meeting or have any questions, please speak to Miss Osborne ASAP.

Junior Science Club – Group B (Hanna and Hassan, S5)
Science club is on today in A5 for group B. We start at 1:15pm and please make sure to arrive on time so we can complete the experiment. If you are unsure what group you are in, the list is posted outside of A5.

S3 First chances (Ms Bruce and Mrs Dempsey)
If you didn’t attend the meeting yesterday can you please see Mrs Dempsey at lunchtime today (Thursday) in A18 to collect your logbook.

Little Shop of Horrors (Mr McPherson)
Audition times will be up outside Mr McPherson’s room and on the music board. If you are auditioning today you can practice in Mr McPherson’s or Miss Bruce’s room before your audition in the big studio. All the backing tracks will be played through the speakers. If you have forgotten to prepare your part, no worries, bring yourself along for a chat about the show at your audition time.

S6 SE – UCAS Personal Statement Support (Miss Fotheringham)
Napier University are offering a session to support you writing your UCAS personal statement. This will be on Tuesday 2 November, period 6/7 in Mr Paterson’s classroom. Adam Smith and Oswald pupils will attend period 6 and Carlyle pupils will attend period 7. Please see the lists outside the guidance base to check what period you are attending. If you are not on a list see Miss Fotheringham and I will add you in.

S4-S6 Edinburgh University – YourEd Senior Phase Programme – Applications Now Open! (Mr Paterson)
The University of Edinburgh’s YourEd project is again accepting new students onto their senior phase project! The Senior Phase project is designed to support students who have aspirations to go to university and those who are unsure if university is for them. By signing up to YourEd, you will receive a range of sessions, support and opportunities throughout the school year to increase your understanding of University and help prepare you for applying.

The YourEd programme will involve:
Meeting alumni from your school currently studying at UoE for a realistic insight into what university is actually like:
Personal statement one on one support
Mentoring
Chance to meet students from other schools with similar aspirations
Advice, information and guidance to support you in your progression towards university

The programme starts on the 15 November. So, if you are interested, please scan the QR Code below to register, or come and speak to Mr Paterson in B11 ASAP for more information about the programme and to book your place!

LGBT+ Social (LGBT+ Committee)
We will be having an LGBT+ Social on Sunday 7 November 10:00am-2:00pm here at KHS. This is an opportunity to meet folk involved in LGBT+ and Equality Groups from schools around Fife. Food will be available and ALL ARE WELCOME! See Dr Murray if you’re interested! 🏳️‍🌈

QR code to LGBTYS Survey
LGBT Youth Scotland Survey (LGBT+ Group)

LGBT Youth Scotland is undertaking research to find out what life in Scotland is like for LGBTI young people. If you are aged 13-25, identify as LGBTI, and live in Scotland, they are interested in hearing about your experiences. You can complete the survey on-line – the QR code will take you to it! 🏳️‍🌈

TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES

Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board in E11.

KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Kirsty Brown, S6)
Are you interested in becoming a radio presenter and presenting on a local radio station? If this sounds like something you seem interested in, then head along to Dr Murray’s Room A4 in science on Thursday at lunch, to find out more information! This is open to all years, we hope to see some new faces!

Chemistry Study Support (Dr Black)
Chemistry Study Support is on 3:15-4:15pm in A6. All levels welcome – bring your problems and have them sorted!

S2-S3 Netball (Miss Steedman)
S2-S3 netball will run on Thursday after school from 3:30-4:15pm.

FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER

Hot Meal: Carrot and coriander soup, Breaded fish or salmon fish fingers, chips, peas or beans or Chicken peri peri and rice, chips and salad.

Woodwind and Brass Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board in E11.

Wind Group (Mrs Simpson)
Wind group is on today in E13. Please bring your lunch and be ready to play for 1:15pm.

Health Zone (School Nurse)
You can access the confidential drop in service for any reason at all, including support with sexual health and contraception. The nurses also offer mental health support and will “signpost” to other services. This will run today at lunchtime behind Community Use.

Have Lunch with A Hero! (Mrs Brown)
Classics Film club is on in C11. Bring a packed lunch and see the hero Percy Jackson in action.

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