Kirkcaldy High School

Respect for Self, Others, and Learning

May 22, 2024
by Miss Jack
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161. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 22.05.24

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken or roast quorn fillet in gravy with Yorkshire pudding and mash potato.

SQA Exams (Mrs Davidson)
From Mon 22 April, the LRC is out of bounds to all pupils before school/interval and lunchtime. You cannot access the printer in the LRC either during the day so you need to use printers in another department. Please be respectful when moving around the school as other venues are used too e.g. D11, IT Hub. Remember this could be you doing exams and any noise/disruption can be upsetting to pupils sitting exams.

S3 Pupils Attending Fife College Next Year (Mr Fulton)
If you have chosen a college course next year as part of the School/College Partnership, please make sure you carefully read the details on the attached Sway using the QR code.

Additionally, Fife College are holding information events at the following times. It is recommended that you try to visit one of these so you are fully prepared for starting your SCP course in June.

Thursday, 30 May – 1400-1500 or 1500-1600 hrs (Glenrothes or Kirkcaldy Campus)
Thursday, 6 June – 1400-1500 or 1500-1600 hrs (Glenrothes or Kirkcaldy Campus)

S3 Core PE Feedback (Mrs Steedman)
Can all S3 pupils please scan the below QR code and complete the feedback sheet as best as possible, thank you!

Vets for Pets Open Day (Mr McCowan)
Interested in a career working with animals? Vets for Pets in Kirkcaldy are having an Open Day on Sunday 2 June, 1-3pm, to see behind the scenes of a veterinary practice. Go along if you are interested!

TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Guitar Lessons (Mr Irwin)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Rights Respecting Schools Group & Ambassadors (Ms Young)
Remember we will be meeting today to work on all the exciting ideas you have come up with, B14 at 1:15pm – come and collect a pass if you don’t already have one.

Guitar Club (Mr Irwin)
Guitar club will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Flute Group (Mrs Clark)
Flute Group will be on every Wednesday lunchtime in the Music Department.

Equality Group (Dr Murray)
The KHS Equality Group meets every Wednesday lunchtime in A4. Anyone who is interested in any aspect of equality is welcome whether it be age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. See Dr Murray for a pass. Bring you lunch!

THURSDAY 23 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chilli con carne or vegetable chilli with rice.

Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mr Macdonald)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Violin/Viola Lessons (Mrs Ranieri)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Calm Colouring Club (Ms Geddes & Miss Millar)
If you are looking for a quiet space to enjoy your lunch and do a bit of colouring, then head along to A3 from 1:10pm every Thursday lunchtime. Ms Geddes, Miss Millar and the Mental Health Ambassadors will be there to welcome you.

Upper Strings Ensemble (Mrs Ranieri)
Upper Strings Ensemble will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Gardening Club (Mrs Brown)
If you’d like to help me with growing flowers, that are named after Greek myths, in our school garden then please bring your lunch and meet me at the amphitheatre.
Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy being outdoors! 🌺 Please see me for a pass.

May 21, 2024
by Miss Jack
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160. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 21.05.24

TUESDAY 21 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pulled pork or pulled jack fruit with rice and pitta bread.

SQA Exams (Mrs Davidson)
From Mon 22 April, the LRC is out of bounds to all pupils before school/interval and lunchtime. You cannot access the printer in the LRC either during the day so you need to use printers in another department. Please be respectful when moving around the school as other venues are used too e.g. D11, IT Hub. Remember this could be you doing exams and any noise/disruption can be upsetting to pupils sitting exams.

S3 Core PE Feedback (Mrs Steedman)
Can all S3 pupils please scan the below QR code and complete the feedback sheet as best as possible, thank you!

Vets for Pets Open Day (Mr McCowan)
Interested in a career working with animals? Vets for Pets in Kirkcaldy are having an Open Day on Sunday 2 June, 1-3pm, to see behind the scenes of a veterinary practice. Go along if you are interested!

TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Double Bass/Bass Guitar/Cello Lessons (Ms Radke-da-Silva)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

LGBT+ Group (Dr Murray)
The LGBT+ Group meets on Tuesday lunchtime in A4 (Dr Murray’s room in Science). It is a social space open to EVERYONE whether you are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, any other identity, or an ally of the community. See Dr Murray for a pass if you want to come. Bring your lunch!

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken or roast quorn fillet in gravy with Yorkshire pudding and mash potato.

Guitar Lessons (Mr Irwin)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Rights Respecting Schools Group & Ambassadors (Ms Young)
Remember we will be meeting today to work on all the exciting ideas you have come up with, B14 at 1:15pm – come and collect a pass if you don’t already have one.

Guitar Club (Mr Irwin)
Guitar club will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Flute Group (Mrs Clark)
Flute Group will be on every Wednesday lunchtime in the Music Department.

Equality Group (Dr Murray)
The KHS Equality Group meets every Wednesday lunchtime in A4. Anyone who is interested in any aspect of equality is welcome whether it be age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. See Dr Murray for a pass. Bring you lunch!

S1 Netball (Miss Johnston)
S1 netball will be on after school every Wednesday from 3:15-4:15pm.

May 20, 2024
by Miss Jack
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159. Blue Bulletin – Monday 20.05.24

MONDAY 20 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Italian chicken meatballs with penne pasta or Quorn fajitas.

SQA Exams (Mrs Davidson)
From Mon 22 April, the LRC is out of bounds to all pupils before school/interval and lunchtime. You cannot access the printer in the LRC either during the day so you need to use printers in another department. Please be respectful when moving around the school as other venues are used too e.g. D11, IT Hub. Remember this could be you doing exams and any noise/disruption can be upsetting to pupils sitting exams.

S1 Football (Mr Pennel)
Could all footballers interested in playing in tomorrows friendly, please attend a meeting at break today in the boys’ gym.

S3 Core PE Feedback (Mrs Steedman)
Can all S3 pupils please scan the below QR code and complete the feedback sheet as best as possible, thank you!

Vets for Pets Open Day (Mr McCowan)
Interested in a career working with animals? Vets for Pets in Kirkcaldy are having an Open Day on Sunday 2 June, 1-3pm, to see behind the scenes of a veterinary practice. Go along if you are interested!

TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Percussion Lessons (Mr Christie)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Chess Club (Dr Black)
Chess club runs Monday lunchtimes in A6, 1:10-1:40pm. Beginners to Grand masters welcome. Collect a lunchtime pass from Dr Black if you would like to come along.

Anime and Manga Club (Miss Kelsey)
Anybody interesting in watching, drawing, and/or reading anime and manga, can now attend the anime and manga club every Monday lunchtime in B29.

TUESDAY 21 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Pulled pork or pulled jack fruit with rice and pitta bread.

Double Bass/Bass Guitar/Cello Lessons (Ms Radke-da-Silva)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

LGBT+ Group (Dr Murray)
The LGBT+ Group meets on Tuesday lunchtime in A4 (Dr Murray’s room in Science). It is a social space open to EVERYONE whether you are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, any other identity, or an ally of the community. See Dr Murray for a pass if you want to come. Bring your lunch!

Aaron on The Excelsior

May 18, 2024
by P. Murray
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Tales from the Excelsior – Aaron

Aaron on The Excelsior

Aaron on The Excelsior

Team KHS are having an amazing time on the Excelsior. Don’t just take it from me – we have a first hand account from Able Seaman Aaron!

My Excelsior journey so far!

I was quite surprised when Jayne asked me to join her on a school adventure and once I heard all about it I couldn’t believe my luck because it was an opportunity of a lifetime. We have over a thousand students in school and I had one of nine places, I was instantly convinced and spoke to Mum and Dad about it. I couldn’t believe that my Dad was so jealous.

We had an individual meeting when Mum, Dad and me came into school to chat with Jayne over the Easter Holidays and got all of the details. Dad and Mum were panicking about some of the kit I needed, typical Mum. Dad was still jealous, and became more so when he started to research the route and the mode of transport this jealousy just got bigger and worse.

The weeks quickly passed and I started to pack my kit, and then the night before we left I was excited. The morning of us leaving I was up bright and early, we met in school for nine in the morning. Mum went away to work and my little brother em went to school, so it was Dad that took me in. Dad was trying to think about how he could get in the school minibus to come with us. In the minibus it was very mixed, some students quiet, others asking questions, and others chatting. We were heading for Dunbar, but the traffic had other ideas! However, a few emergency services passing us seemed to help us move quicker. We eventually got to the docks in Dunbar, which was very busy and I couldn’t see the ship. I was a wee bit worried, we met Issac and Ben who were going to be our Skipper and First mate for the next eight days. One of the students called the Skipper a hippy and the First Mate looked really posh. We all got our kit out of the minibus and pilled it up, and got asked to stand in a circle. Then we had a safety briefing on how to wear a life jacket, my nerves were starting to kick. We then looked over the edge, nerves were getting the better of me. We loaded the bags on to a rib, down a flight of stairs into the sea. Five students and one of our teachers Mrs Springhall all squeezed on the rib. The harbour master started the rib and we went at a medium speed, it felt raj been in on the rib going out to sea with a week’s worth of kit. I’ve only ever seen a rib when playing on my X-box, it was mental. When we actually saw the ship it looked smaller than I imagined from the videos that I had seen, we got on to the boat with our kit making sure we left room for the others to get on. We met Bob, Mike, Harry and Izzy. Once the others were aboard we all looked at a chart of our journey to Peterhead, and did some introductions. We then split into groups, my group went below deck first and we got to look around l at the space, we looked inside the foc’sl, the heads and how to work them. I felt like I needed to be a master class engineer to just to flush. Then on to the salon, galley, chart room, and engine room, there was also bunks. It felt very very small for 16 bodies! We then swapped with the group upstairs, and was shown about the deck. Ben was our tour guide for on deck and Harry showed us below. We had a bite of lunch to eat, before we then had a little chill time before we started to set sail. Two students were already unwell and displaying signs of sea sickness, I was feeling fine and excited.

Engines started and Ben and Jayne went to split us into watches. A watch is a group of people who have a set time to be on deck to basically keep a watch for bouys, other ships, any obstacles, and be helmsman. Each watch also had set times to cook and clean. Our watch was first to make dinner, which was chicken drumsticks and roasted veg. I was chopping vegetables, I was down in the galley which was really hot and something that I’m not use too. It was almost like going from something like the North Pole to the Arizona desert. I felt fairly dizzy, felt like my stomach was really unwell and started to get a headache. It got worse over the next few hours, I would say like ten times worse and I got to the point where I couldn’t leave the deck. I just wanted off and for the feeling to end. I would have literally done anything to get off at this point. All I remember is being in a ball forever and just wanted to back home.

We eventually arrived at Peterhead after a gruelling 97 nautical miles, which I thought would never end. I had phoned home and asked if my Dad could drive and pick me up, Jayne and my Dad both told me to stick with it and the feelings will pass. My Dad said that he would have come to get me, but was reluctant too. Jayne kept encouraging me to keep going but I really wasn’t feeling it at all. They said that as we had docked at Peterhead harbour I could get a shower and a good nights sleep before making a decision that I might regret. I did start to feel a little better, and having to keep down some food I was feeling a little more positive about our next passage to Whitehall.

After I managed to get some more sleep when my watch was on downtime I felt so much better and was so happy that I stayed. Feeling so much better and knowing that I had the opportunity to explore around the Islands in Orkney. I felt amazing knowing that I hadn’t given up, just knowing that I had the strength, courage and resilience to keep going is something that I will always remember. If times get tough in my future, I am going to always remember that I am able both mentally and physically to keep going and know at the other end there will be huge rewards.

The weather has been truly amazing, blue sky, calm waters and wind for us to hoist the sails. So far I have learnt how to tie knots, sweating and tailing, being a helmsman, learning about charts and navigation and I’ve also had a chance to help with the engine checks.

With only two days left I am really sad but so happy and proud of myself for saying ‘yes’ all those weeks ago. Going home I know that I am going to be different, try new things and potentially be in a much happier place with myself.

My Mum said on the family group chat that ‘ I’m not sure he will come home or that he will want to stay as part of the crew’.

Aaron L.

May 17, 2024
by P. Murray
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Rector’s Log 17/05/24

Welcome to this weeks Rector’s log. I hope you and your family are doing well.

The week that’s been…

This week, we had a full week here at KHS, with no holidays, INSETs or burst water mains! This meant that young people could continue with all of the amazing opportunities on offer, SQA exams and core learning and teaching.

This week, our S4-6 learners continued with their SQA examinations, with Mathematics (Higher and Advanced Higher) and Applications of Mathematics (National 5) taking place on Monday, with Politics, Biology and Human Biology, Graph Comm and Engineering Science all taking place this week. Our young people continue to keep a smile on their face and take each challenge in their stride. Well done to all.

On Tuesday, we held our final Parent / Carer Council of the session, discussing many issues and electing a new Parent / Carer council Chair. You can read the minutes.

Today, we held our Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) final, with groups from S3 presenting to charities, judges, classmates and YPI about work they had undertaken with local charities to get to know what they do, why they are important and to develop their own philanthropic values and skills. The winning group represented FIRST for Fife who provide a community-based rehabilitation service to individuals in Fife with drug or alcohol issues. The winning group showed a clear commitment to their charity and a clear passion for delivering change around this complex social issue. YPI have provided £3000 of funding to support this charity as a result. Well done to the winning group and all groups who took part in YPI. Thank you to all staff who supported our learners too.

Ms Black has provided a little update from SLD…

“It’s been a very busy week in Supported Learning with final qualifications being achieved and Nat 5 exams being revised for.

SLD1 and 2 have been working together on a piece of work around SHANARRI indicators and what this means to them. SLD2 finished their smart device holders this week and I am sure you’ll agree they are skilled joiners. SLD3 and 4 have spent a lot of time finishing work for qualifications. Across the department we have a lot of sport with Raith Rovers sessions, curling, boccia and running groups going on. Next week we have teams out representing us at the inter-departmental sports league and Fife Cross Country, I look forward to sharing how we get on.”

As ever, please check on our blog to keep up to date with all the latest goings on and celebrate the success of our young people too, with news on First Chances and on our young people who are on a Sailing adventure on board the Excelsior.

Lastly, we are aware that the temperature has been increasing over the last week or so. Heating in school has been switched off and rooms have windows open, with some rooms using fans to help keep everyone cool. I would ask that young people continue to wear appropriate uniform, as outlined in our policy. Young people should not be wearing shorts to school, and must ensure they change after P.E. Moreover, we would continue to ask for your support in ensuring young people attend school. There has been a little dip after last week. As ever, I appreciate your support to ensure young people attend school and that they are comfortable and safe at school.

The week ahead…

Next week, the SQA examinations continue and we have young people from P7 joining us for some extended transition days and events.

Please look out for a letter outlining details around the change of timetable in June and the new school day from August next week.

I hope you enjoy the weekend!

Best wishes,

Chris McKay

Rector

17 May 2024

May 17, 2024
by Miss Jack
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158. Blue Bulletin – Friday 17.05.24

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Breaded fish or Salmon fish fingers and chips or Mediterranean frittata.

SQA Exams (Mrs Davidson)
From Mon 22 April, the LRC is out of bounds to all pupils before school/interval and lunchtime. You cannot access the printer in the LRC either during the day so you need to use printers in another department. Please be respectful when moving around the school as other venues are used too e.g. D11, IT Hub. Remember this could be you doing exams and any noise/disruption can be upsetting to pupils sitting exams.

Vets for Pets Open Day (Mr McCowan)
Interested in a career working with animals? Vets for Pets in Kirkcaldy are having an Open Day on Sunday 2 June, 1-3pm, to see behind the scenes of a veterinary practice. Go along if you are interested!

TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Brass Lessons (Mr Letham)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Woodwind Lessons (Ms Kelso)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Wind Band (Mrs Duckett)
Wind band will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Have Lunch with a Hero! (Classics Film Club)
Can Perseus save the world from the evil Cronos? It’s more than likely! All are welcome to come and see Wrath of the Titans at Classics Film club, in C11. Bring your lunch. See me in advance for a pass.

KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray)
We present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy’s radio station, K107FM every Saturday morning. You could be involved, even if you’re never available on a Saturday! We meet every Friday in A4 (Dr Murray’s room in Science) to plan the show. Come along and bring your lunch! See Dr M for a lunch/building pass.

KHS D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) Group (Dr Murray/Miss Collins)
The KHS D&D Group meets in D2 (Home Ec) every Friday after school. Take part in exciting adventures and storytelling. It’s all up to the fate of the dice!

MONDAY 20 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Italian chicken meatballs with penne pasta or Quorn fajitas.

Percussion Lessons (Mr Christie)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Chess Club (Dr Black)
Chess club runs Monday lunchtimes in A6, 1:10-1:40pm. Beginners to Grand masters welcome. Collect a lunchtime pass from Dr Black if you would like to come along.

Anime and Manga Club (Miss Kelsey)
Anybody interesting in watching, drawing, and/or reading anime and manga, can now attend the anime and manga club every Monday lunchtime in B29.

May 16, 2024
by Miss Jack
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157. Blue Bulletin – Thursday 16.05.24

THURSDAY 16 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak pie with veg or Cheese, onion and potato pasty with veg.

SQA Exams (Mrs Davidson)
From Mon 22 April, the LRC is out of bounds to all pupils before school/interval and lunchtime. You cannot access the printer in the LRC either during the day so you need to use printers in another department. Please be respectful when moving around the school as other venues are used too e.g. D11, IT Hub. Remember this could be you doing exams and any noise/disruption can be upsetting to pupils sitting exams.

S1 Football (Mr Pennel)
Could all footballers interested in playing in an upcoming friendly match please attend a meeting today at break in the boys’ gym.

Vets for Pets Open Day (Mr McCowan)
Interested in a career working with animals? Vets for Pets in Kirkcaldy are having an Open Day on Sunday 2 June, 1-3pm, to see behind the scenes of a veterinary practice. Go along if you are interested!

TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mr Macdonald)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Violin/Viola Lessons (Mrs Ranieri)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Calm Colouring Club (Ms Geddes & Miss Millar)
If you are looking for a quiet space to enjoy your lunch and do a bit of colouring, then head along to A3 from 1:10pm every Thursday lunchtime. Ms Geddes, Miss Millar and the Mental Health Ambassadors will be there to welcome you.

Upper Strings Ensemble (Mrs Ranieri)
Upper Strings Ensemble will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Gardening Club (Mrs Brown)
If you’d like to help me with growing flowers, that are named after Greek myths, in our school garden then please bring your lunch and meet me at the amphitheatre.
Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy being outdoors! 🌺 Please see me for a pass.

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Breaded fish or Salmon fish fingers and chips or Mediterranean frittata.

Brass Lessons (Mr Letham)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Woodwind Lessons (Ms Kelso)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Wind Band (Mrs Duckett)
Wind band will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Have Lunch with a Hero! (Classics Film Club)
Can Perseus save the world from the evil Cronos? It’s more than likely! All are welcome to come and see Wrath of the Titans at Classics Film club, in C11. Bring your lunch. See me in advance for a pass.

KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray)
We present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy’s radio station, K107FM every Saturday morning. You could be involved, even if you’re never available on a Saturday! We meet every Friday in A4 (Dr Murray’s room in Science) to plan the show. Come along and bring your lunch! See Dr M for a lunch/building pass.

KHS D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) Group (Dr Murray/Miss Collins)
The KHS D&D Group meets in D2 (Home Ec) every Friday after school. Take part in exciting adventures and storytelling. It’s all up to the fate of the dice!

May 15, 2024
by Miss Jack
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156. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 15.05.24

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Chicken or vegetable korma with rice and naan bread.

SQA Exams (Mrs Davidson)
From Mon 22 April, the LRC is out of bounds to all pupils before school/interval and lunchtime. You cannot access the printer in the LRC either during the day so you need to use printers in another department. Please be respectful when moving around the school as other venues are used too e.g. D11, IT Hub. Remember this could be you doing exams and any noise/disruption can be upsetting to pupils sitting exams.

S1 Netball (Miss Johnston)
There is a meeting at break time outside the PE classroom for all those playing in the S1 netball tournament on Friday.

TODAYS STANDING NOTICE

Guitar Lessons (Mr Irwin)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Rights Respecting Schools Group & Ambassadors (Ms Young)
Remember we will be meeting today to work on all the exciting ideas you have come up with, B14 at 1:15pm – come and collect a pass if you don’t already have one.

Guitar Club (Mr Irwin)
Guitar club will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Flute Group (Mrs Clark)
Flute Group will be on every Wednesday lunchtime in the Music Department.

Equality Group (Dr Murray)
The KHS Equality Group meets every Wednesday lunchtime in A4. Anyone who is interested in any aspect of equality is welcome whether it be age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. See Dr Murray for a pass. Bring you lunch!

S1 Netball (Miss Johnston)
S1 netball will be on after school every Wednesday from 3:15-4:15pm.

THURSDAY 16 MAY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak pie with veg or Cheese, onion and potato pasty with veg.

Piano/Keyboard Lessons (Mr Macdonald)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Violin/Viola Lessons (Mrs Ranieri)
Lessons are on today in the Music department.

Calm Colouring Club (Ms Geddes & Miss Millar)
If you are looking for a quiet space to enjoy your lunch and do a bit of colouring, then head along to A3 from 1:10pm every Thursday lunchtime. Ms Geddes, Miss Millar and the Mental Health Ambassadors will be there to welcome you.

Upper Strings Ensemble (Mrs Ranieri)
Upper Strings Ensemble will run today at lunchtime in the Music department.

Gardening Club (Mrs Brown)
If you’d like to help me with growing flowers, that are named after Greek myths, in our school garden then please bring your lunch and meet me at the amphitheatre.
Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy being outdoors! 🌺 Please see me for a pass.

The KHS S1 First Chances Team

May 14, 2024
by P. Murray
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S1 First Chances at University of St Andrews

At First Chances today S1 visited St Andrews University at the physics building where they learnt about earth and the solar system. We learnt a lot of interesting facts today such as the sun is going to run out of hydrogen in 4.5 billion years and there will never be a black hole in our solar system because the sun is too small.

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