TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pork sausages in gravy with onions or Quorn Fajitas and chips.
S4 Parents’/Carers’ Evening – In School – Thursday 24 November – PEBS (Mrs Noone)
The parent/carer on-line booking system closes this evening at 11:55pm.
Girls’ Toilets (Mr McKay)
Please note that the girls’ toilets in the main building, just off the maths corridor are now open following completion of building works. The toilets at Drama/Science will be closed for the next week or so to allow works there.
Careers Fair (Mrs Whyte)
Careers Fair
U16 Football (Mr I’Anson)
There will be a meeting in E9 at break today.
U15 Football (Mr Pennel)
All boys who are on the team sheet for today’s game please attend a meeting in the Boys’ Gym at break.
S6 Prom Committee (Miss Lipton)
Prom Committee will be meeting Tuesday & Wednesday after school in D9 to prepare for the upcoming Christmas Fayre.
S2 Football (Mr Geissler)
There is training for all S2 boys after school on Wednesday. PE department for a 3:30pm start.
S6 Prom Payments (Miss Lipton)
Can all S6 attending Prom please pay the next £10 towards the total due before the end of term 21/12/22. Payments via iPayimpact preferred – if you need to set this up, please see the office for instructions.
S4 Lift Off Pupils (Miss Nessel)
If you have signed up for the S4 Core Pupil Day on Wednesday 30 November, meet Mrs Whyte and Miss Lipton in Miss Nessel’s room right after tutor. Lunch is provided by Papa John’s pizza. Full uniform required. If you aren’t sure if you have signed up, see Miss Nessel.
Kirkcaldy Badminton Ladder Competition (Mr Greenhorn)
The Kirkcaldy Area Badminton ladder competition takes place on Wednesday 23 November. If you’d like to take part in this competition/event, can you please get in touch with any PE teacher or Robert Greenhorn (Active Schools Co-ordinator). We have 4x S1-S3 spaces & 4x S4-S6 spaces as we play against Balwearie HS, St. Andrews HS & Viewforth HS. Enter Here
S1 Pantomime Medical Form Reminder (Mrs Patton & Miss Robertson)
If you have returned your attendance slip for the Pantomime and have been given a medical form, please remember to return it to the school office as soon as possible.
Signed Rangers Top Raffle (Mr Sanderson)
Mr Sanderson is raffling off a Rangers top signed by the current 22/23 season first team to raise funds for the Washington Trip. Raffle tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 22 November at break in B14 for £3. Tickets will then be on sale every Tuesday and Thursday at break. The winner will be announced the last week of term. Any questions please see Mr Sanderson or Miss Young.
FIFA World Cup 2022 – Score Predictions – (Mitchell Carstairs, Dylan Fleming & Matthew Johnston)
Get involved with our FIFA World Cup Score Predictions – correct scores will earn points for your house. The form will be updated each week with the games for the week ahead – please only submit one entry per tutor group per week.
S6 Yearbook Photos (Miss Lipton & Mrs Czudek)
Attention all S6!! Miss Lipton & Mrs Czudek will be available 22 November during break, lunch and also P5, P6 & P7 to take individual Yearbook photos. Only if you are free at any of these times, please pop along to D9 have these taken.
The S6 group photos are scheduled for Monday 28 November at 10am (weather permitting). Please can everyone make arrangements to be at the front of the school with full school uniform and blazers on for this time.
Also, a reminder to submit any outstanding assignments for the yearbook as soon as possible. Yearbook Committee will be available every Tuesday after school in D9 to support anyone who needs help with these.
FAO ALL S6 & STAFF: S6 Prom (Prom Committee)
We need as many donations as possible to create hampers to raffle to raise money for prom – please ask parents, carers, aunties, uncles, grannies, grandads etc to help! We need: Food & Drink – prosecco, wine, champagne, spirits, dry goods such as jam, chutney, crackers, oatcakes, crisps, nuts, chocolate, toffee, fudge, sweets etc & also Beauty & Gifts – gift sets, smellies, bath bombs, face masks, lotions etc. We also need nice empty alcohol bottles with the labels intact and vouchers would also be great!! Any help would be appreciated. All donations can be handed in to D9 ASAP.
MVP Mentor Meeting (Mrs Dempsey)
Can all MVP mentors attend a meeting on Friday 25 November at lunchtime in B19.
Christmas Concert Singers Needed! (Mrs Duckett)
Kirkcaldy High School Choir need singers for the Christmas Concert! If you enjoy singing and want to be part of the friendliest singing group in the world, then join choir! We are very excited about the upcoming Christmas concert. Rehearsals take place after school on Tuesdays with Mrs Duckett in E10. Bring a friend and give singing a go! Noone will be put on the spot, and it is lots of fun!
DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
The Padlet has been updated with more local jobs – lots of local places are taking on Christmas temps. Remember the first place to start with applying for a job is to write a CV. There is a great guide on my World of Work to help with this. Speak to the Careers Advisors if you are not sure about where to start. If you are in S5 and starting to think about applying to University, in particular Edinburgh University – please let Mrs Whyte know as there is a great opportunity coming up!
TODAYS 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.
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.
S6 Yearbook (Miss Lipton)
The Yearbook committee will meet after school on Tuesdays in D9 from 3:15pm. Any S6 who have still to complete their assignments for the Yearbook can you try to get these done ASAP. If you need any support with these please feel free to come along to any of the meetings.
Dance Club (Miss Johnston)
Dance club will be after school every Tuesday from 3:30pm-4:15pm.
WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chicken korma or Vegetable korma, boiled rice and naan bread.
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)
BSL Club meets at 1:10pm in C8. Come along and learn British Sign Language in a fun and friendly environment. Pupils are welcome to bring a cold lunch.
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.
Senior Fashion & Textiles Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
Every Wednesday, 3:15-4:30pm in D15 & any lunchtime by arrangement.
