Also, on Wednesday, we were commended by the Scottish Parliament for our work in tackling prejudice based bullying. There is another link here:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.scottishparliament.tv\/meeting\/debate-prejudice-based-bullying-and-harassment-of-children-and-young-people-in-schools-and-review-of-personal-and-social-education-november-15-2017<\/a><\/p>\n David Torrance MSP speaks at 16.50 on the timer and the Mary Fee MSP at 16.59<\/p>\n Also on Monday, Mrs Rae (Pupil Support Officer) accompanied a group of S2 pupils\u00a0to the Victoria Hospital to do some work shadowing in health related professions; physiotherapy, radiography etc. We also hosted a St Andrews University “First Chances” debating session after school. Then, also after school, Miss Mahr of the RME\u00a0took a\u00a0group of S2 to Discovery\u00a0Point in Dundee\u00a0to collect the prize they won in the Scottish School Interfaith poster competition.<\/p>\n After school on Tuesday,\u00a0we were part of the\u00a0Shakespeare Schools Festival, performing\u00a0\u201cMuch Ado About Nothing\u201d at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews.\u00a0Well done\u00a0to all the cast and many thanks to Miss Bruce and Mr McPherson, who have shown such commitment to this project. The KHS production was brilliant.<\/p>\n On Wednesday we\u00a0held a “Speedy STEM\u201d event for all\u00a0S2 in the Hall. This\u00a0had a focus on problem solving science, maths and engineering problems. Our Biology pupils visited the labs at the Vic as part of National Pathology Week and this will be happening on multiple occasions over the next week too.<\/p>\n Mock Court Project Awards Night<\/p><\/div>\n After school it was our S1 Parent\/Carer Evening and this went very well. Thanks to those who completed the “Parentwise” questionnaire on the night. It was also the Mock Court Project Awards Night at Signet Library, Edinburgh. This has been an excellent competition supported by the Law Society of Scotland and I must thank Miss Ashby of the Modern Studies Department for all her work with it. Very well done to Sorcha Cross and Osama Aslam, who were named as the best defence solicitors in the East of Scotland! Sam was also given a “Rising Star” Award and selected for the final round to represent the UK in the European Mock Trial Competition which takes place in the Hague in January<\/p>\n Yesterday morning we had a special assembly with colleagues from Kirkcaldy Police, who gave a talk to all S5\/6 on the “One Punch” Campaign, a violence reduction project … and the title explains all. It was a very powerful and emotional message.<\/p>\n As I mentioned, the\u00a0week ends\u00a0today with\u00a0a training day\u00a0for staff. The school has been closed to pupils and the staff\u00a0have been\u00a0focusing on Learning and Teaching (especially Co-operative Learning), Language of Learning and Growth Mindset. I must say that it has been particularly beneficial. Our staff are highly professional and value the opportunity to enhance that professionalism.<\/p>\n Next week we will have yeargroup assemblies on the theme of the “Rights Respecting Schools” programme. This is a UNICEF initiative and we are committed to making the world standard for promoting fairness, equality and the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.<\/p>\n On Monday, we have an English trip to Stirling Castle to take part in a creative writing project which is based on the experiences of soldiers in the Great War. After school, there is a “First Chances” trip to St Andrews University.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, parents of all young people who are projected to take the National 5 Qualification in English and\/or Maths in May 2018 are invited to come along to a special event at 6pm. It will be a useful opportunity for parents\/carers to find out more about how they can support young people to do well in the coursework and the exam. I do hope that you can make it along. Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Hume are on hand to give advice and take questions.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, our S2 pupils are involved in a “STEM” session with the Hydrogen Office. This will focus on learning and job opportunities in engineering.<\/p>\n The week closes with a Business Education trip to the Investment 2020 Conference at Standard Life HQ in Edinburgh. We’ll also have a School Nurse Service Exhibition set up in the War Memorial area and a group of Science Club pupils will be at the Michael Woods Centre in Glenrothes competing in the “Quadcopter” Competition\u00a0sponsored by Raytheon. This has involved building and flying a drone aircraft and taking part in various challenges.<\/p>\n The\u00a0menu next week is;<\/p>\n Monday:\u00a0<\/strong>Lentil soup, Butter Chicken Tikka Masala and Rice, vegetables<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong>: Mushroom soup, Grilled Sausage\/burger \u2013 veggie\/beef\/chicken, chips, baked beans<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/strong>: Scotch broth, Roast chicken and gravy, potatoes and vegetables<\/p>\n Thursday<\/strong>: Carrot and coriander soup, Mince pie, potatoes and vegetables<\/p>\n Friday<\/strong>\u00a0Yellow split pea soup, Breaded fish\/Sausage roll, chips, peas<\/p>\n We also have baked potatoes, pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salad available every day as well as our new outdoor snack bar. Please also remember that we offer a free cup of soup with bread for all our young people, regardless of their \u201cfree school meals\u201d status.<\/p>\n Many thanks to those who have completed “Parentwise” survey either on paper (eg at the S1 Parent\/Carer evening this week) or online. We really value your views.<\/p>\n A wee reminder, please do come along to the school on\u00a0Tuesday 28 November from 6pm<\/strong>\u00a0when we will have a special event promoted by the KHS Parent Council. It’s all about internet safety and will include issues such as\u00a0online grooming, sharing inappropriate images, “sexting” and online scams<\/strong>.\u00a0As well as\u00a0our own staff explaining how we try to deliver lessons which\u00a0help young people stay safe, we’ll have a special input from Scott McGready, “ethical hacker” and cyber security expert.\u00a0Scott\u00a0is a very skilled communicator and also has another career as a magician and\u00a0consultant on TV.\u00a0He will be delivering safety talks in school to all of our pupils during the day and be part of our parents evening too. It’s a bit different, and I do hope that you will be able to attend. Invite letters were issued to all young people earlier this week.<\/p>\n Finally, a gold engagement ring, which is likely to be of sentimental as well as monetary value, was found in school this week. Is it yours? We\u2019ve asked the staff and pupils but have had no takers. As I say, it is probably a treasured piece of jewellery.<\/p>\n Wishing you “all the best”.<\/p>\n Derek Allan<\/p>\n RECTOR<\/p>\n 17 November 2017<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Parent\/Carer I hope you are very well and are looking forward to the weekend, an event which has come early for our pupils due to our staff training day today! 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