TUESDAY 31 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pork sausages in gravy with onions or Quorn Fajitas and chips.
S3 Attending Drugs Educational Theatre Performance (S Hamilton)
All S3 will attend a theatre performance today. The play is about the real story of Daniel Spargo-Mabbs who tragically died after taking ecstasy for the first time at a party. While the play will be beneficial to most, the story of Dan’s death could trigger powerful emotions and trauma in some learners. Please speak to your guidance teacher or Mrs Hamilton if you would prefer not to attend.
Pupils with surnames A to L will attend during periods 1 & 2. You should register at tutor and then proceed to the Assembly Hall. You MUST sit in the allocated area for your class, so that we can take registers accurately.
Pupils with surnames M to Z will attend from 10:55 to 12:25. You should attend your period 3 class as normal, and your teacher will give you instructions about when and how you will leave.
S2 Netball (Mrs Steedman)
Can all S2 netballers please meet outside the PE classroom at break time for a short meeting about Thursday’s game.
S1 Football (Mr Pennel)
Any boys interested in playing in an upcoming football game please attend a meeting today at break in the boy’s gym.
Washington Trip (Mrs Steedman)
Can all pupils involved in the school Washington trip please attend a meeting at 1:15pm on Friday (3 Feb) in Miss Young’s room – B14. Please see Miss Young, Mr Sanderson or me if you cannot attend.
SHE Scotland Programme (Mrs Kerek)
All participating in the SHE Scotland Programme this term should attend sessions on Wednesday afternoon – S2’s period 6 and S3’s period 7 in the IT Hub.
S6 Yearbook – Urgency (Miss Lipton)
Last call for all Yearbook submissions.. statements, photos & signatures need to be submitted before 10 February. Last date for cash payments is Tuesday 14 February & iPayimpact payments Friday 17 February. See Miss Lipton ASAP if there are any issues.
Fife College invites you to our Engineering Open Day! (J Davidson)
Where: Rosyth campus, Wood Road, Rosyth Business Park KY11 2EA (next to Babcock)
When: Wednesday 1 February (1:00pm–5:00pm)
Our event is open to anyone interested in studying Engineering at Fife College. We have a wide range of courses available, from Foundation Apprenticeships to HNC courses, as well as business development and skills training for employees.
Fife Council Apprenticeships (Mr Scott)
These are now open and can be accessed through this link and search for “apprenticeships”. If you need any further information, please see myself or Mrs Davidson.
Fife Festival of Music Permission Slips (Mrs Duckett)
Fife Festival of Music Permission Slips must be returned to the music department as soon as possible please. Hand in to Mrs Simpson or Mrs Duckett if you are participating in Choir, String Group, Wind Band and/or Guitar Club.
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.
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY
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.
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.
