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Pupil Leadership Team 2018-2019<\/p><\/div>\n
On Wednesday we got underway again on our new timetable, which is running smoothly. Many thanks to Mrs Aitken, our expert timetabler. We had yeargroup assemblies yesterday, including an\u00a0input from Ms Mahr and Mr Mitchell (RME) who will be leading our upcoming trip to Rwanda in October 2019. This is a very exciting prospect and the next stage in developing our partnership with Group Scoliare Bumbogo, near Kigali. It was fascinating to hear about school life in Africa and I am sure that the 10 available student places will be taken up. I explained that, although this is an expensive trip, we are able to support two entirely funded places (worth over \u00a33000 in total) through sponsorship. These places are being reserved for pupils who qualify for free meals. We are also intending to fundraise to support the other participants too.<\/p>\n
Mr Harrower (PE) spoke at the S2 assembly about a World War 1 Battlefields Trip to Belgium and France which he is planning for May 2019. Again, this sounds like a fantastic opportunity \u2026 do encourage your son\/daughter to be involved in these rich out of school experiences. Again, financial support is available for pupils on free meals. For help with registering for free meals entitlement or a clothing grant please call 01592 583405 and ask to speak to Mrs Hardie (Family Link Worker). At the assemblies, we had a further input from Robert Greenhorn, our Active Schools Coordinator. Robert will be recruiting potential Sports Ambassadors and potential “Sports Stars” for the year ahead.<\/p>\n
Last night, our U14 football team\u00a0contested the final of the Scottish Schools Plate against Wallace High School from Stirling at Bathgate. I am delighted to report that KHS won in a penalty shoot-out. It was a dramatic final which ended 2-2 (with scorers Jordan Tosh and Cameron McGregor). In the shoot-out, the winning penalty was scored by Owen Dews. Well done on a magnificent achievement, and thanks to coaches Mr English and Mr I\u2019Anson.<\/p>\n
Further congratulations go to Cameron Bowie (S6), who last night was named as \u201cYoung Volunteer of the Year\u201d in the Fife Voluntary Action Awards. Cameron, who is chair of the KHS LGBT+ was nominated by Pink Saltire for his work in promoting \u201cInclusivity in Fife Schools\u201d. Well done Bowie \u2026. your school is very proud.<\/p>\n
Today is our S6 Induction Day, many thanks to Mr Farquharson (Guidance), who has put together an interesting and varied programme with inputs on volunteering, careers, university applications, financial health and leadership opportunities. We also have team building activities and problem solving in the afternoon. At the end of the day, I will announce who will be our Head Boy and Head Girl for the session ahead. As I type this, the ballot papers have just been counted and I am very pleased to tell you that the Head Boy for next session will be Fraser Anderson and our Head Girl is to be Mollie Turner. Congratulations both \u2026 and to all our Student Leadership team.<\/p>\n
Also today, we have an author visit from\u00a0Dion Leonard, author of “Finding Gobi”. A group of RME pupils are meeting with him to discuss his work.\u00a0This true tale\u00a0is about one man’s love for his dog, and dedication and resilience in overcoming the odds. I was very impressed after meeting Dion and Gobi earlier \u2026 it truly is an inspirational story. Gobi is the cutest of dogs too!<\/p>\n
As if there wasn\u2019t enough going on, our \u201cLearning Council\u201d met this afternoon with their counterparts from our local primaries to finalise our shared \u201cLearning Charter\u201d. What an excellent project this has been. It should help improve the \u201clearner journey\u201d of all our young people over time.<\/p>\n
Finally for this week, we have a group of 15 pupils heading off to Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms for an outward bounds experience until Sunday. Many thanks to Miss McIntosh and Miss Malcolm, who are leading this trip. It sounds like a fantastic and very challenging programme. It’s all about boosting confidence and the young people will be involved in all sorts of active, outdoor adventure experiences such as canoeing and abseiling.<\/p>\n
Next week, it’s the AGM of Friends of Kirkcaldy High School on Monday evening and our Prizegiving on Tuesday. We are delighted to be joined by Joe Pike as our Principal Guest. Joe ITV Political Correspondent and\u00a0is the husband of the late Gordon Aikman, former Head Boy of KHS. Gordon died of Motor Neurone Disease last year and was a remarkable ambassador for that cause. We intend to make the Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association the main focus of our charity work for the next few years ahead and have introduced the “Gordon Aikman Cup” for charity work, sponsored by Gordon’s family.<\/p>\n
Prizegiving celebrates academic, sporting and wider achievement, largely in the senior phase. We do have other awards, including our \u201cDistinction Awards\u201d for years 1-4. I should explain that these are limited in number, mainly so that we can finish the Prizegiving before midnight!\u00a0 We restrict it to the pupils who have been the \u201ctop performer\u201d in more than one curricular area, although in S4, the criteria are extended. It means that many worthy, hard-working and high achieving learners (especially in S1-3) will not gain \u201cDistinction\u201d. To counter this, we are looking to introduce \u201cMerit Awards\u201d which will be presented at assemblies after the summer break. More details shortly.<\/p>\n
The other big deal next week is the Primary 7 Welcome Days on Wednesday and Thursday. Many thanks to our buddies, escorts and Prefects who are bringing the P7 to the school and looking after them. They will follow a \u201cnormal\u201d timetable and meet their new teachers as well as take part in our road safety awareness \u201cBrakewalk\u201d on Thursday. On Thursday evening there is a parent\/carer evening and a disco\/barbeque for the P7. It\u2019s a great way to break down barriers, get over any fears and make new friends.<\/p>\n
I can also confirm that that Academy Uniforms will be in school on Mon 11 June, from 5-7pm and Thurs 14 June, between 5-8pm with blazers and knitwear for sale. Uniform orders can also be placed for collection in August.<\/p>\n
The week ends with our leavers\u2019 Prom, which is being held at Forrester Park, Dunfermline. It will be a final send off for the \u201cClass of 2018\u201d. Good luck to them all, they have been a credit to KHS.<\/p>\n
Next week’s menu\u00a0is;<\/p>\n
Monday: Lentil soup, Stovies with crusty bread, turnip<\/p>\n
Tuesday: French onion soup, Chicken korma, boiled rice and vegetables<\/p>\n
Wednesday Tomato soup, Steak pie, potatoes and vegetables<\/p>\n
Thursday: Green pea soup, Sweet chilli beef and noodles, vegetables<\/p>\n
Friday: Vegetable soup, Breaded fish\/Scotch pie, 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” available from 8.10am and this is free to those facing hardship (it costs 50p otherwise). We have cereal, toast and jam and juice on offer.<\/p>\n
As I say, it has been an exceptional week of achievement, success and new learning. I continue to be amazed by our young people\u2019s capacity to do their best, in all sorts of ways, sometimes in difficult circumstances. It takes great teachers and support staff to create the conditions for this \u2026 and I know that you value our collective efforts.<\/p>\n
Many thanks for your support, and very best wishes.<\/p>\n
Derek Allan<\/p>\n
RECTOR<\/p>\n
8 June\u00a02018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Parent\/Carer I hope that you are well and are enjoying the fine weather. It’s been a short week but a particularly eventful one! Monday, June 4, was a public holiday and the last of the SQA exams. Tuesday\u00a0was teacher … Continue reading