{"id":17055,"date":"2025-11-05T08:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17055"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:43:04","slug":"46-blue-bulletin-wednesday-05-11-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/05\/46-blue-bulletin-wednesday-05-11-25\/","title":{"rendered":"46. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 05-11-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> Soup of the day, Beef Cannelloni or Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

Lost Property (Mr Stewart)<\/strong>
\nOver the last few months we have built up a huge amount of lost property in PE, including School Trousers, Jogging Bottoms, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Jackets. If you have lost something, please pop down sometime this week to check. Items left after this week will be donated to Charity.<\/p>\n

Remembrance Day 2025 – Poppies (Mrs Harrower)<\/strong>
\nSeniors will be coming around the classes to give you an opportunity to donate money for a Poppy. Please donate what you can – there is no minimum donation.<\/p>\n

Showbie (Miss Samfat)<\/strong>
\nIf you are still having any issues signing into Showbie using the app on the iPad, can you please drop by D5 on Wednesday lunchtime to try to get you signed in properly.<\/p>\n

Music Lessons (Mrs Simpson)<\/strong>
\nBrass lessons are on today and will be held in room 12.5.<\/p>\n

There will be no choir after school today due to a staff meeting.<\/p>\n

Rights Respecting Schools Book Sale: Article 28: Right to Education (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nMembers of the rights respecting schools group have been planning a book fair and book drive in order to try and support young people in having the opportunity to read for learning but also for enjoyment!
\nFrom the 10th\u00a0of \u00a0November – 14th\u00a0of November we will be looking for book donations. All types of books welcome!
\nPlease bring donations to the library or your social subjects class or drop them in to the library. It’s a good chance to clear some space in your house as well!
\nOnce all the donations are in we will set a date and time for the book fair. So please keep your eye out on the blue bulletin board and or your emails!
\nThanks,\u00a0the Rights Respecting Schools Group.<\/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

Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)<\/strong>
\nOver the month of November, we will be celebrating… Turkey<\/strong><\/em>! So, “Merhaba” –\u00a0hello in turkish<\/a>\u00a0(click for sound and pronunciation)<\/p>\n

Fact of the week – Turkey<\/em> is in two continents – both Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n

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

Transpire<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> Transpire<\/em> is a formal verb that means \u201cto happen,\u201d or in other words \u201cto take place or occur.\u201d<\/p>\n

Example: <\/strong>The monument will ensure that posterity will not soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day.<\/p>\n

Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nArticle 6:<\/em> Life, Survival and Safe Conditions<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/em> KHS has seen a significant increase in the number of pupils who have expressed feeling \u201csafe\u201d in the school since 2022.<\/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 06 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> Soup of the day, Fish Fingers or Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips, Southern Style Chicken Goujon Fajita, Quorn Fajita. 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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