TUESDAY 17 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pork sausages in gravy with onions or Quorn Fajitas and chips.

Panini Bar Closed (Miss Lister, Kitchen)
The panini bar will be closed today.

Alfie’s Last Day (Alfie)

Hello everyone! Today is my last day at KHS as your therapet, I am finally taking retirement at the age of 12! Please say hello as you see me about today as it’s my last chance to say hello to you all! I have loved ‘working’ here since 2017, you have all been ever so kind to me over the years so thank you very much. Love and woofs to all, Alfie x

S4-6 Prelims (J Davidson)
Can all pupils please be respectful when moving around the school. Exams are happening in several places (Assembly Hall, Library, D11, Langs Corridor etc) from Tues 10-Mon 23 Jan inclusive. Please be as quiet as possible, remember this could be your exams when you are older!! Pupils should meet Mrs Davidson 15 mins before the prelim at the War Memorial and can use the Dinnerhall between papers.

Senior Netball (Miss Kirkwood)
Could the Senior A team please meet in the girls’ gym at breaktime today. Please see Miss Kirkwood if you cannot attend.

S1 Football (Mr Pennel)
Can all S1 footballers who would like to play in a couple of upcoming matches, please attend a meeting at break in the boys’ gym.

U15 Football (Mr Pennel)
Can all U15 footballers who would like to be selected for an upcoming match, please attend a meeting at break in the boys’ gym.

Senior Football (Mr Pennel)
Can all senior footballers please attend a meeting at break in the boys’ gym.

S2 Football (Mr Geissler)
Can all S2 boys involved in football training meet at break time in B2 (Mr Geissler’s room).

Basketball and Badminton Clubs (Mr Harrower)
Due to a netball game, both clubs are cancelled after school today.

S6 Yearbook (Miss Lipton)
Final call for S6 Yearbook submissions! We need all statements/pictures etc before next Friday 20 January & payment needs to be made before Friday 17 February.

Bowling with LEAP Sports (Dr Murray)
February is LGBT History Month and to mark that LEAP Sports have organised a bowling competition on Sunday 12 February at Tenpin Falkirk. It’s for aged 14+ – if you fancy being part of it see Dr Murray in A4!

S6 Leaver Hoodies (Mrs Rae)
S6 Leaver Hoodies can now be paid for on iPayimpact. They are priced at £22 and this includes nickname and a huge choice of colours. All payments to be in by 16 February. Please come and talk to Mrs Rae if you have any questions or there are any barriers to you being able to pay for a hoodie.

DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
This is now the time of year when employers start to look for apprentices/ employees. Recent feedback from employers have said that alongside qualifications they are looking for “A person that is willing to learn and go that extra mile. Someone who has an interest and cares about the work they do.” Could that be you?

Apprenticeships and job adverts are being added to the Padlet all the time including currently Diageo, Babcock, EDF and Lloyds Banking Group.

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.

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 Committee (Miss Lipton) 
The Yearbook Committee will meet after school every Tuesday from 3:15pm in D9.

Dance Club (Miss Johnston)
Dance club will be on after school every Tuesday from 3:30-4:15pm. Head to the dance studio after school.

Drama Study Support (Mr McPherson)
Drama study support S4, S5 and S6 is on today after school in Studio 1.

THURSDAY 19 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak pie or Vegetable pie, potatoes and veg.

Piano and Upper Strings Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.

S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.

String Group (Mrs Simpson)
The String Group will take place on Thursday lunchtime in E13.

Calm Colouring Lunch Club (Ms Geddes/Miss Millar)
If you would like a calm space to have lunch and do a bit of colouring, with the option to chat through any questions with our Mental Health Ambassadors, then this is the club for you! Head along to A3 (Science) where Miss Millar and Ms Geddes will have all the resources you need to chill out and recharge for the afternoon ahead. Today from 1:10pm.

Art Club (Mrs Donaldson)
The club will have different projects to take part in such as creating artwork for displays, competitions and seasonal activities. Bring your packed/cold lunch to D15, Art Department 1pm, Thursdays.

S1 & S2 Netball (Mrs Steedman)
Training will be afterschool every Thursday starting this week from 3:30-4:15pm.

Film & Media Study Support (Mr McPherson)
Film and Media study support for S3 is on today after school in Studio 1.