{"id":1100,"date":"2019-05-10T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2023-11-08T09:11:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T09:11:46","slug":"rectors-log-10-5-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2019\/05\/10\/rectors-log-10-5-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Rector’s Log 10\/5\/19"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Parent or Carer<\/p>\n

I hope that you enjoyed the May Day Holiday … welcome to the “Rector’s Log”.<\/p>\n

Last week I mentioned our Battlefields Trip (Belgium and France), which returned home late on Monday evening. I am indebted to Miss Osborne, Mr Harrower and Mr Mitchell for providing this excellent experience, which was an outstanding success. We had a group of\u00a0thirty S2 students visiting landmark locations of the Great War, including Thiepval, Ypres\u00a0and Tyne Cot Cemetery. For most, the highlight was the laying of a poppy wreath at the Menin Gate service on Sunday evening. Our students will lead assemblies later this year, sharing their memories.<\/p>\n

We returned after the Monday Holiday and on Tuesday,\u00a0we hosted\u00a0Joe Fitzpatrick, of the Falkland Stewardship Trust was in school to give a talk to Mrs Brown’s S3 Classical Studies class about the ongoing archaeological excavation of the Iron Age Hillfort on East Lomond. As I mentioned, on Friday 24 May, 15 members of the class will be part of the excavation team, digging the site under the supervision of professional archaeologists. Joe’s talk was terrific. He is a brilliant amateur archaeologist and professional enthusiast. Thanks to Mrs Brown, who will supervise our engagement with this later this month.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday\u00a0we had a group of S2 students visiting Torness Nuclear Power Station in East Lothian, accompanied by Mr Fleming and Dr Murray. Again, this was excellent. The operators, EDF Energy, were celebrating the 6th anniversary of their new visitor centre.<\/p>\n

Yesterday evening\u00a0was a “Friends of Kirkcaldy High School” meeting, at which we discussed fund raising events, our mentoring programme and the forthcoming memorial service for John Beck, the Chairman of FoKHS, who passed away in February this year.<\/p>\n

As you likely know, FoKHS supports us in so many ways – mentoring, invigilation, escorts for trips, minibus drivers as well as fundraising. Following successful fundraising events this session, especially the Ceilidh and Race Night, the decision was taken to support the school in the following ways; purchase of another trolley of laptops, sponsoring a place on the Rwanda trip,\u00a0purchase of the DUX medals for Prizegiving, sponsorship of\u00a0at least one year group of Distinction Awards at Prizegiving, sponsorship of\u00a0a language prize in memory of a former KHS pupil and another in memory of John Beck,\u00a0purchase of\u00a0a mountain bike\u00a0for the Big Event raffle and\u00a0purchase of new\u00a0resources for the new Supported Learning Department next year. This amounts to \u00a37000 worth of vital support for the school<\/p>\n

I am sure you will agree KHS is very fortunate to have a group such as FoKHS which support us so well. I have attached a membership form\u00a0should you wish to become\u00a0a member at a cost of only \u00a35 per year (although you can donate more should you wish). Please consider joining FoKHS \u2013 it is making a huge difference for us in the school.<\/p>\n

\"Primary

Primary 7 Sports Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Today is our Primary 7 Sports Festival (photo) and I am very grateful to Robert Greenhorn, our Active Schools Coordinator, who has organised this event for Capshard, Fair Isle, Torbain and Valley pupils. It\u2019s been fantastic with football, rugby, golf,\u00a0 netball, dance, tennis, curling, outdoor learning, mindful walking and yoga. Thanks to our S3 and Senior Sports Leaders and to the partner agencies helping. This includes Raith Rovers and Kirkcaldy Rugby Club.<\/p>\n

This week’s exams have been Spanish and Practical Cake Craft on Tuesday, English (Higher and Advanced Higher) on Wednesday, English (National 5) and Photography\u00a0yesterday and Chemistry is today. Many of our candidates have been taking uop the offer of a healthy snack. They can claim water, a muffin and piece of fruit from our canteen on any exam day.<\/p>\n

On the subject of nutrition, next week’s hot meal menu is as follows;<\/p>\n

Monday:<\/strong>\u00a0Lentil soup, Macaroni Cheese, chips, vegetables\u00a0Tuesday:<\/strong>\u00a0Tomato soup, Red Thai Chilli Beef and noodles with vegetables\u00a0Wednesday:<\/strong>\u00a0Minestrone soup, Pork sausage casserole, potatoes and vegetables\u00a0Thursday:<\/strong>\u00a0French onion soup, Roast Beef, Potatoes and vegetables\u00a0Friday:<\/strong>\u00a0Leek and potato soup, Breaded fish\/Steakbake, chips, peas.<\/p>\n

We also have baked potatoes, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salad available every day as well as our outdoor snack bar. Please do be aware that we offer a free cup of soup with bread for all our young people, regardless of their \u201cfree school meals\u201d status. We also have our “Breakfast Club” (sponsored by Stephens the Bakers) available from 8.10am and this is completely free to those facing hardship. We have cereal, toast and jam and juice on offer with coffee, tea or hot chocolate.<\/p>\n

Also next week the staff are involved in equalities training being run by LGBT Youth Scotland. This is happening on Monday and Wednesday and is part of our journey to achieve the \u201cGold\u201d Charter. We are also hosting our Primary 7 intake pupils once again on Tuesday and Wenesday as they take part in the “Step Up” Enterprise Programme, delivered by Matt Stewart of Entrepreneurme. Matt is well known to us in KHS and helps our new P7 to work together on business based challenges. It\u2019s all about teamwork, resilience and \u201cout of the box\u201d thinking.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Miss McIntosh is taking agroup of young people to the Fife Schools’ Dance Competition being held at Waid Academy, Anstruther. Very best wishes to them.<\/p>\n

Last week I mentioned that Mr Young, Depute Head, advises that our annual Activities Day (for all S1-3) will take place\u00a0next Friday, 17 May.\u00a0 I have attached another\u00a0copy of the Activities Day booklet which gives detailed information about each choice, a copy of the consent form that must be completed and details of the cost involved for each activity.\u00a0 Each trip costs \u00a320, but any pupil who receives a Free School Meal will not have to pay (many thanks to all who sponsor this, including FoKHS).\u00a0 Please do ensure that your son\/daughter completes the consent form and returns the chosen activity sheet on the appropriate day, as detailed in the information booklet. Paper versions were be distributed\u00a0this during tutor. This year, young people have a choice of trips to; M and D’s Theme Park at Motherwell, Xtreme Trampoline Park in Glenrothes, Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling, Cinema\/Bowling at Dunfermline\u00a0and Innoflate at Livingston. Please encourage your kid to be involved. It\u2019s always a really great day out.<\/p>\n

\"School

School of Rock<\/p><\/div>\n

Also last week, I mentioned our school show, “School of Rock”, which takes place in KHS over three nights, June 19-21. Tickets are priced at \u00a35 and \u00a33 and are available from the school office. It\u2019s going to be fabulous!<\/p>\n

Finally, our S3 Parent\/Carer Evening takes place on\u00a0Thursday 23 May and we are once again using the online booking system. All parents\/carers of S3 with an email address\u00a0will receive a message with log in details and a copy of the letter and paper copies\u00a0of this letter are available at the school office if necessary.\u00a0 The system\u00a0going live this evening at 6pm and will be open to take bookings until\u00a022 May\u00a0at 11.55pm.\u00a0 Those without internet can call the school on 01592 583405 and the office staff will help. Our pupils know this.<\/p>\n

Please do be in contact if you require any assistance. Thanks for your going support\u00a0of Kirkcaldy High School.\u00a0Please join the “Friends” using the attached pro-forma.<\/p>\n

Regards<\/p>\n

Derek Allan<\/p>\n

RECTOR<\/p>\n

10\u00a0May\u00a02019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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