TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Beef or vegan burger and chips.
S5/6 Parents’/Carers’ Evening – In School – Tuesday 25 October – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
The parent/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking closes at 11:55pm on Monday 24 October.
Lunchtime Closure of School Office – Friday 7 October (Mrs Waddell)
The office will be closed on Friday between 1:20-1:50pm, pupils should order pins at tutor and collect them at interval. Any other queries should be made promptly at 1:00pm.
Scotland Woman v Austria Trip (Mrs Steedman)
Can all those attending the above trip on Thursday, please attend a meeting in the Girls’ Gym at break today.
S2 Boys Fife Cup Match (Mr Geissler)
There is a squad list going up at break time in the PE department for the S2 boys Fife Cup match against St Andrews High. There will be a meeting tomorrow in B2 for those selected.
Home Economics – Tuesday Treats! (Mrs McMahon)
S1 pupils don’t forget, if you received the award of ‘CHEF OF THE WEEK’, please attend our Tuesday Treats event in A11 (Home Economics Dept) at breaktime today. We look forward to seeing you for some tasty treats, to celebrate your success!
S6 Yearbook (Miss Lipton)
The yearbook committee will be meeting after school tomorrow in D9 & will be on hand to help anyone who is struggling with their yearbook statement. Remember this is due this Friday 7 October – there is a template attached to the assignment on Teams with some ideas if you’re really struggling with this. Miss Lipton has printed template copies in D9 if you’d prefer. We also need your baby photos & signatures asap. Thanks for all your help with this.
U15 Football (Mr Pennel)
Training will start today after school on the Astro from 3:15-4:15pm.
S4 Helpers (J Davidson)
Anyone in S4 who is available to help at the S5/6 Parents Night on Tues 25 Oct, should add their name to the list outside Mrs Davidson’s office. A rota of duties will be created. Thanks in advance!
S6 Prefects (J Davidson)
Anyone wishing to apply to be an additional prefect after Oct hols, should apply via the form on the school website. Go to Pupil tab, Prefects and the link for the form is there. Deadline Tuesday 4 Oct. Link here.
Canteen Doors to Techie and Music (Mrs Duckett)
These doors are locked at lunchtime. Please do not try and push through if you are not a music student. A member of music staff will be on duty at these doors at the beginning of lunchtime to allow music students to attend their lunchtime clubs. Please do not push, kick or lean on doors to try and get through. You need to use the same exits at everyone else. Thank you.
Lost Property (Mrs Waddell)
Several valuable and/or sentimental jewellery items are at the office – please see Mrs Waddell to describe any items you have lost.
S3-S6 Future Asset Competition (Miss Nessel)
If you signed up for the competition, please attend a meeting on Wednesday 5 October at 1:10pm with Miss Nessel. This is a one off meeting to get us going with the competition. If you have another club on this date, please make an arrangement to catch up with that club at a later time. We can then set a regular meeting day/time at the meeting. Please also bring your permission slips with you. These were emailed to your Glow accounts a few weeks ago. 1 of you has returned them so far…
S6 Prom (Miss Lipton)
Prom deposits can now be paid from via iPayimpact preferably or cash at the till. Min £10 to be paid before the end of term.
Pupil Learning Council (Mrs Hamilton)
At Kirkcaldy High School we are keen to give learners the opportunity to have a real say in issues that affect them and to know that their opinions count. Being part of the KHS Learning Council, will allow you to express your opinions and have your views considered in terms of the curriculum and learning, teaching and assessment. We believe that our learners are the experts on how you learn best, and this is your chance to be heard. Being part of the Learning Council will improve your leadership and communication skills and it is a fantastic opportunity to represent your peers in helping to improve our school. The Learning Council is likely to meet a couple of times per month and it is likely to be during lunch time. If you would like to be part of the Learning Council, please scan this QR code and complete a short form by Friday 7 October. There is also a copy of the QR code outside guidance and outside Mrs Hamilton’s office.
DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
Padlet has a few local jobs such as many seasonal workers at the Retail Park if you are looking for a part time job.
S5 pupils are invited to apply for Career Ready – an opportunity to get career input and mentoring from a local business. This will lead to 4 weeks paid employment next summer and the chance to build upon your employability skills. If you are interested, please speak to Mrs Whyte in C13. More information on the padlet.
Paige’s Musical Butterflies (Mrs Wood)
Paige Dougall’s family have set up a charity called ‘Paige’s Musical Butterflies’ in her memory. You can purchase charity merchandise in the PSO base until the end of this term. At the end of term, we will be having a dress down day which will raise funds for the charity.
Hispanic Heritage Month (Alisha Ahmad – Equalities Group)
From the 15 September to 15 October, it is Hispanic Heritage Month. If you have time in tutor over the next month you might want to ask your teacher to watch the following video (or you could watch yourself) which explain Hispanic Heritage Month and the history behind it. You’ll want to watch from the start up to 3 minutes 30 seconds.
TODAY’S STANDING NOTICES
Lower Strings and Bass Guitar Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.
LGBT+ Group (LGBT+ Committee)
The legendary Kirkcaldy High LGBT+ Group meets at lunchtime TODAY! This group is for anyone of any identity including allies. Dr Murray’s classroom (A4) is the place to be and all are welcome. You can make badges, play with “fidget toys” and chat about any topic with like-minded people.
We are running a competition to re-decorate our LGBT+ noticeboards. You could contribute a picture, a poem, a short story, a poster, or any other creative medium you fancy. You can do these at the LGBT+ Tuesday group meeting or in your own time. Hand your contributions to Dr Murray in A4 – prizes to be won!
S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.
S1-S6 Badminton Club (Mr Harrower)
Badminton Club will be on afterschool today in the Games Hall 3:30-4:15pm. All pupils are welcome.
S1-S6 Basketball Club (Mr Harrower)
Basketball Club will be on afterschool today in the gyms 3:30-4:15pm. All pupils are welcome.
Girls’ Football (Mrs Steedman)
All girls interested in playing for the girls’ school football team can attend training after school on Tuesday 3:30-4:15pm.
Biology Study Support (Miss Irvine)
Study support sessions are now on after school on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15pm in A1. All levels welcome.
KHS Choir! (Mrs Duckett)
Open to everyone, no auditions! After school on Tuesdays with Mrs Duckett in E10.
WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and gravy or Tomato and basil pasta.
Guitar Lesson (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.
S1-S3 Maths Support Group (Mr Jones)
Need help with maths homework? Stuck on something you’ve looked at in lessons?
Come along to the S1-S3 maths support group, every Wednesday lunchtime (1:05-1:40pm). Bring your lunch, bring your questions.
Guitar Ensemble (Mrs Simpson)
The Guitar Ensemble will take place on Wednesday lunchtime in E13.
S1-S2 BSL (British Sign Language) Club (Mrs Kerek)
Come along and learn basic level BSL to be able to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Come and learn to sign in a friendly and informal setting in at 1:15-1:40pm in C8 every Wednesday – You are welcome to bring a cold lunch with you.
S3 & Senior Netball (Mrs Steedman)
All S3 pupils and Senior pupils (S4, S5 & S6) interested in playing netball this year, training will be afterschool every Wednesday from 3:30-4:15pm.
