{"id":17181,"date":"2025-11-11T07:55:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T07:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17181"},"modified":"2025-11-11T08:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:37:36","slug":"50-blue-bulletin-tuesday-11-11-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/11\/50-blue-bulletin-tuesday-11-11-25\/","title":{"rendered":"50. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 11-11-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> Soup of the day, Cheeseburger in a Bun served with Chips or Veggie Cheeseburger in a Bun with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

Remembrance Assemblies 2025 (Mrs Harrower)<\/strong>
\nAdam Smith – Period 2
\nCarlyle – Period 4
\nOswald – Period 5<\/p>\n

Please go to your class first and register with your teacher. Please leave your bags and jackets in the classroom.<\/p>\n

Paris Trip (Miss Coggill)<\/strong>
\nCan all pupils who have had a place confirmed on the Paris trip please attend an essential meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 12th November)\u00a0 at breaktime\u00a0 in C7.\u00a0 Can any pupils who are unable to attend ensure that they make Miss Coggill aware.<\/p>\n

S6 Personal Statements (Mrs Christie)<\/strong>
\nIf you are waiting for feedback from Mrs Christie on your first drafts can you please collect your personal statement from her in the Carlyle at break time this week. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf84 Christmas Concert Poster Competition \ud83c\udf84 (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nWe\u2019re launching a competition to design the official poster for this year\u2019s Christmas Concert!
\n\ud83d\udcc5 Tuesday 16th December
\n\ud83d\udd61 6:30pm
\nYour poster should:
\nClearly show the date, time and venue
\nInclude the title \u201cTinsel, Tunes and Togetherness\u201d
\nBe bright, eye-catching and suitable for all ages
\n\ud83d\udd8d How to enter:
\nCreate your design on A4 (portrait)
\nPut your name, class and House on the back
\nHand it in to Mrs Duckett by Friday 21st November
\n\ud83c\udfc6 The winning design will be used on our official posters and social media, and the winner will receive a small festive prize!<\/p>\n

Fife Shell Girls in Energy Conference (Miss Irvine)<\/strong>
\nFife College will be hosting the “Fife Shell Girls in Energy Conference” on Wednesday 25th February 2026. They are looking for five S2 female pupils to participate. It will include talks from female guest speakers from industry and practical fun workshops for pupils to gain more knowledge and an understanding of the energy sector and careers. The event will take place at Fife College Dunfermline Campus and will last all day. If you are interested in signing up please see Miss Irvine in A1 by the end of the week (14\/11\/25). Spaces are first come first served.<\/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!<\/p>\n

Once 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!<\/p>\n

Thanks,\u00a0 the 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

Quark<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> Quark<\/em> is a word used in physics to refer to any one of several types of very small particles that make up matter.<\/p>\n

Example: <\/strong>Quarks,<\/em> which combine together to form protons and neutrons, come in six types, or flavours: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom.<\/p>\n

Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nArticle 12<\/em>: Respect for Children\u2019s Views<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/em> Many countries across the world do not give their citizens the right to freedom of speech and in some cases, people are punished severely for speaking out. This includes places such as North Korea, China, Iran and Syria.<\/p>\n

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

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

Classics Film Club (Mrs Brown)<\/strong>
\nIs Hercules the best animated Disney movie EVER? Yes, and its on from 04\/11\/25!<\/p>\n

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All S1-S6 pupils are welcome to come and watch Disney Hercules. Bring your lunch asap to C11. See me in advance for a pass.<\/p>\n

LGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray)\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udf08\u2728 The legendary Kirkcaldy High LGBT+ Group is happening TODAY at lunchtime! \u2728\ud83c\udf08 Whether you\u2019re Lesbian, gay, Bisexual, or Transgender, questioning, or a proud ally, this is the group for YOU. Come along, meet great people, and be part of our supportive, friendly community.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Where? Dr Murray\u2019s classroom (A4)
\n\ud83d\udc9c Who\u2019s welcome? Absolutely everyone!<\/p>\n

S1-S6 Netball (Miss Steedman)<\/strong>
\nPlease can everyone who wants to play for the school netball team this year try your best to attend training on a Tuesday 3:30pm to 4:15pm! Remind your friends and get as many people along as you can!<\/p>\n

Crochet Club (Mrs Christie)<\/strong>
\nCrochet Club will run in B17 on Tuesday lunchtimes. All experiences welcome.<\/p>\n

Biology Study Support (Mrs Geddes)<\/strong>
\nStudy support for biology will be available in the science department every Tuesday from 15:25 to 16:25.<\/p>\n

Engineering Science Study Support (Mr Hamilton)\u00a0<\/strong>
\nA reminder Higher & N5 Study Support will be on today after school. Please come along to E8.<\/p>\n

S1\/2 Maths Homework\/Study Club (Mrs McMahon)<\/strong>
\nAll S1 and 2 pupils are invited to come and get help on Tuesday lunchtimes. Bring your lunch and get some help and extra practice with the things you find tricky.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> Soup 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

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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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