{"id":16621,"date":"2025-10-01T08:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=16621"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:24:22","slug":"31-blue-bulletin-wednesday-01-10-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/10\/01\/31-blue-bulletin-wednesday-01-10-25\/","title":{"rendered":"31. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 01-10-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

WEDNESDAY 01 OCTOBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> \u00a0Soup of the day, Italian Tomato Sauce & Pasta served with Garlic Bread or Italian Chicken Meatballs & Pasta with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

School Photographs (Mrs Lowson)<\/strong>
\nSchool Photographs will be taken today in the school assembly hall. Pupils should wear school uniform, arriving promptly and following all instructions to allow the photographers to process the large number of pupils who will be taking part.
\nPupils will be required to return to class after their photograph has been taken.<\/p>\n

Timetable for the day<\/strong>
\nPeriod 1 & 2<\/strong> All S1, S3 & S6 Pupils ADAM SMITH<\/span> Tutor Groups<\/p>\n

Break<\/em> No Photos<\/p>\n

Period 3 & 4<\/strong> All S1, S3 & S6 Pupils CARLYLE<\/span> Tutor Groups<\/p>\n

Period 5<\/strong> All S6 Pupils S6 Group Photos and Prefect Group Photos<\/p>\n

Lunch Break<\/em><\/p>\n

1:05-1.20<\/strong> Lunch Break for photographers and staff<\/p>\n

1:20pm<\/strong> Siblings\/Brothers\/Sisters Family Group Photo<\/p>\n

Period 6 & 7<\/strong> All S1, S3 & S6 Pupils OSWALD<\/span> Tutor Groups.<\/p>\n

Under 15 Football (Mr Pennel)<\/strong>
\nAny S2’s or S3’s who would like to play in an upcoming school match, please attend a meeting today at break in the boys gym.<\/p>\n

Adam Smith House Captains (Mr Sanderson)<\/strong>
\nCan all S1, S3 and S6 House Captains for Adam Smith please attend a meeting in B9 on Thursday (2nd October) at 1:20pm. If you are unable to attend, please speak to Mr Sanderson or Miss Johnston ASAP.<\/p>\n

Wellbeing Wednesday (Mrs Akers)<\/strong>
\nThis month’s Wellbeing Wednesday theme is ‘Exercise More’ – exercising is important for managing weight, promoting self-esteem and fighting infection. You can do this by trying something new, using fitness games and apps or by involving the family by going on a walk.<\/p>\n

More information is in the Home Economics Corridor or has been shared via the school’s social media.<\/p>\n

Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland (Mrs Lindsay)<\/strong>
\nThis week is Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland. The aim of this year’s campaign is to try and debunk some of the myths and misunderstandings about dyslexia. Scotland will only become a dyslexia-friendly country when everyone knows what dyslexia is \u2013 and isn\u2019t. If you would like to wear a blue ribbon to show your support for Dyslexia Awareness please pop into room B25 and collect one. Further information can be obtained from the Dyslexia Scotland Website.<\/p>\n

Christmas Fayre \u2013 Raffle Donations (Events Team & Mr. Caldwell)<\/strong>
\nWe\u2019re excited to announce the Kirkcaldy High School Christmas Fayre on Tuesday, 16th December 2025, and we\u2019d love your help to make it extra special! We\u2019re putting together a festive raffle to raise funds for local charities, and would be so grateful for any donations – big or small – whether it\u2019s a gift, voucher, or larger prize. Every contribution helps us create a brilliant selection of prizes, and donors will be warmly acknowledged at the event. Donations can be dropped off in D10. You could also email Mr Caldwell, Mr Walsh and or Miss Samfat. Thank you for your generosity and support – we can\u2019t wait to see you at the Fayre! \ud83c\udf84<\/p>\n

S5-S6 Winter Formal Dance (Miss Webster)
\n<\/strong>The winter formal tickets are back on sale – tickets to be purchased from the office \u00a35 each.
\nDates are: Thursday 11th December 7pm – 10pm.<\/p>\n

Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gustatory<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition: <\/strong>Gustatory describes things that are related to or associated with eating or the sense of taste.<\/p>\n

Example:\u00a0 <\/strong>The deli has been widely praised for its astonishing variety of gustatory delights.<\/p>\n

Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nArticle 27: Food, Clothing and a safe home
\nFact: <\/em>\u00a0More than 1 in 4 parents in Scotland have struggled to have enough food to feed their families.<\/p>\n

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray) \ud83d\udcfb<\/strong>
\nWe present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy\u2019s radio station, K107FM every Wednesday. You could be involved. We meet every Wednesday in A4 (Dr Murray\u2019s room in Science) to plan the show. Come along and bring your lunch! See Dr M for a lunch\/building pass.<\/p>\n

S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)<\/strong>
\nCalling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Wed. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.<\/p>\n

The Treblemakers Choir (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong>
\nDo you love singing? Do you love performing? Warmup your vocal cords as ‘The Treblemakers Choir’ is just for you. Come and join Mrs Simpson and Mr Wilkie in the Music department on Wednesday’s afterschool in room E13. We are asking you to join The Treblemakers if you have interest in joining future school shows. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

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Chess Club (Dr Black & Mr Morrice)<\/strong>
\nChess club runs Wednesday lunchtimes in A6, 1:10-1:40pm. Beginners to Grand master\u2019s welcome. Collect a lunchtime pass from Dr Black or Mr Morrice if you would like to come along.<\/p>\n

Anime & Manga Club (Mrs Kelsey)<\/strong>
\nThe Anime and Manga club runs every Wednesday lunchtime with Ms Kelsey in B29. Come along to watch anime, read manga, and draw manga.<\/p>\n

Physics Study Support (Ms Solowczuk)<\/strong>
\nThis will run on Wednesdays after school. Come and see any Physics teacher in A7, A9 or A10.<\/p>\n

THURSDAY 02 OCTOBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> Soup of the day, Roast Chicken in Gravy with Yorkshire Pudding and Oven Roasted Herby Diced Potatoes, Roast Quorn Fillet in Gravy with Herby Diced Potatoes, Fish Fingers or Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gardening Club – Thursday Lunchtime (Mrs Brown)<\/strong>
\nIf you enjoy being in nature and would like to be involved with looking after the school garden, then join Gardening Club – Thursday lunchtimes! Meet me at the garden, with your lunch, asap after the bell.<\/p>\n

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School Nurse Service (School Nursing Team)<\/strong>
\nThe school nurse service runs in Meeting Room 1 every Thursday at break time. You can see them for all issues health related. Please use the QR code below to request an appointment.<\/p>\n

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Chemistry Study Support (KHS Chemistry Team)<\/strong>
\nAre you baffled by bonding, addled by atoms, or flummoxed by formulae? If so, Chemistry Study Support is available Thursday after school in A4\/A5\/A6. Bring all your problems to the lab bench. You could even use it as a quiet space to get some homework done. Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n

Japanese Club (Mrs Morris)<\/strong>
\nCome and join Mrs Morris in C9 after school for Japanese Club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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