Dear Parent \/ Carer,<\/p>\n
End of term letter July 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome to the last letter \/ update of session 2024\/25.\u00a0 I hope that you find the information contained in this letter useful.\u00a0 I hope that all young people and families have a safe, happy and enjoyable summer.<\/p>\n Highlights from the session<\/strong><\/p>\n It has been another successful year for our young people and community.\u00a0 Below are some of the key highlights.<\/p>\n We have also collaborated and consulted with our community on our school Vision, Values and Aims.\u00a0 I am pleased to share with you our finalised VVA from session 2025\/26 are:<\/p>\n Kirkcaldy High School \u2013 Vision, Values and Aims<\/strong><\/p>\n Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n At Kirkcaldy High School, our vision is to support every young person to develop their talents and strive to meet their potential\u2014academically, emotionally, and socially\u2014through high expectations, supportive relationships, and shared success.\u00a0 Founded in respect, inspired by ambition, and united in community, we live our motto:\u00a0Usque Conabor<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 \u2018I will strive to the utmost.\u2019”<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Dream big. Work hard. Be kind.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Values<\/strong><\/p>\n Aims<\/strong><\/p>\n We aim to:<\/p>\n Next session, we will continue to work with you, young people and staff to implement and embed our new Vision, Values and Aims.<\/p>\n School Improvement Plan and Pupil Equity Fund update<\/strong><\/p>\n Following feedback from all stakeholders, our draft school improvement priorities are:<\/p>\n Please find online our overview of School Improvement Plan<\/a> and updated achievements<\/a> for this session.<\/p>\n Our full draft School Improvement Plan, Pupil Equity Fund Plan and Standards and Quality Report are available on our school website (<\/em><\/strong>School Structure, and Improvement |<\/em><\/strong><\/a>).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As ever, we would love to hear from you on these documents.\u00a0 Please share your views<\/a>.<\/p>\n SQA Results and Appeals<\/strong><\/p>\n Young people who sat SQA examinations and \/ or undertook qualifications will receive their results on Tuesday 5th<\/sup> August 2025.\u00a0 Certificates will arrive on 5 August and if your child signed up for MySQA they will get their results by text or email on 5 August too.<\/p>\n Please see a letter from Mrs Davidson<\/a> regarding information around SQA appeals, including key dates.<\/p>\n We wish all the very best for results day.\u00a0 As ever, we will be here to help and support any young person \/ family as required.<\/p>\n Changes of courses \/ qualifications (S5\/6)<\/strong><\/p>\n Following young people receiving their results, some may decide to re-negotiate their option choices for session 2025\/26.\u00a0 We would ask anyone who wishes to discuss a change to their courses, to meet with us prior to the start of the new term.\u00a0 Further information about this will be sent to relevant families at the beginning of August but this will take place on Wednesday, 6th<\/sup> August 2025.\u00a0 Mrs Hamilton and other Senior Leaders will be on hand to support.<\/p>\n Cost of the School Day<\/strong><\/p>\n To support families, we have put together an information sheet<\/a>, highlighting the many ways we try to keep the costs of school down.\u00a0 Moreover, we have added information and supports that families can access.\u00a0 Our Pupil Support Officer, Jayne Preece, works during the summer holidays and can support with applications for financial entitlements. If you wish to contact her, email us<\/a>.<\/p>\n Uniform<\/strong><\/p>\n Next session, we will continue to work towards all young people following our uniform policy.\u00a0 Please find a poster to help families<\/a> with planning for the new term.\u00a0 Your support is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n Next session, young people in S1-6 will receive an iPad.\u00a0 It is important that this is stored and transported to and from school safely.\u00a0 You may wish to consider a bag or other for your young person if they do not already carry a school bag to school.<\/p>\n Lastly, if you have any pre-loved uniform that you wish to donate, please hand in to reception.\u00a0 This will be added to our uniform bank to support others.<\/p>\n KHS PACK Update<\/strong><\/p>\n A massive thank you to Laura Frew for being the chair of KHS PACK over the past year. Laura has done a great job representing the views of families and supporting the school community.<\/p>\n Susan Watson is the new Chair of KHS Parent \/ Carer Council.\u00a0 I will share more information about meetings and contact information in the new term.<\/p>\n Friends of Kirkcaldy High School (FoKHS)<\/strong><\/p>\n Please find a flyer for the FoKHS race night<\/a> on 7 November 2025.<\/p>\n Staffing updates<\/strong><\/p>\n New staff<\/strong><\/p>\n I am pleased to update you that we have completed our recruitment for next session.\u00a0 We are pleased to welcome the following staff to KHS from 18th<\/sup> August:<\/p>\n Fond Farewell<\/strong><\/p>\n As ever, at this time of year we say goodbye to a number of staff who are moving on from KHS.\u00a0 They are:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Vehicular Access \u2013 School Grounds<\/strong><\/p>\n Following recent Health and Safety review we have amended access around the school building.\u00a0 This includes:<\/p>\n All key information is contained in our key information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, we hope all our young people and families have a great summer and we look forward to welcoming all young people back to KHS on Wednesday, 20th<\/sup> August 2025.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Best wishes,<\/p>\n Chris McKay<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rector<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Parent \/ Carer, End of term letter July 2025 Welcome to the last letter \/ update of session 2024\/25.\u00a0 I hope that you find the information contained in this letter useful.\u00a0 I hope that all young people and families … Continue reading \n
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