{"id":17244,"date":"2025-11-17T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17244"},"modified":"2025-11-17T08:57:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:57:25","slug":"53-blue-bulletin-monday-17-11-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/17\/53-blue-bulletin-monday-17-11-25\/","title":{"rendered":"53. Blue Bulletin &#8211; Monday 17-11-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong> MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/strong> Soup of the day, Traditional Macaroni Cheese served with Garlic Bread or Tasty Tomato Tuna Pastabake with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>House Points (Mr Spink)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis weeks total:<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #bf40bf\">Adam Smith &#8211; 57<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Carlyle &#8211; 107<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #339966\">Oswald &#8211; 35<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Overall total:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #bf40bf\">Adam Smith &#8211; 481<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Carlyle &#8211; 534<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #339966\">Oswald &#8211; 486<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Safe Drive Stay Alive (Mrs Kendrick)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.15 PERIOD 1 ALL S5 TO THE ASSEMBLY HALL Mrs Kendrick<\/strong><br \/>\nAll S5 should go to the assembly hall for Safe Drive Stay Alive at 9.15 this morning. The workshop will run from 9.15 until 10.20.<br \/>\nIf period 1 staff could remain with their class until the end of period 1 in the hall it would be much appreciated.<br \/>\nThanks, Mrs Kendrick<\/p>\n<p><strong>Under 15 Football (Mr Pennel)<\/strong><br \/>\nCan all footballers who were on the team sheet from Thursday&#8217;s game and any other players who have handed in a permission slip, please attend a meeting today at break in the boy&#8217;s gym.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S4-S6 Rugby (Mr Harrower)<\/strong><br \/>\nThere will be rugby training for senior boys and girls afterschool on Tuesday 18th November. If you would like more details, speak to Mr Harrower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basketball Club (Mr Stewart)<\/strong><br \/>\nBasketball Club is cancelled today, this will return next week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lost Property (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong><br \/>\nThere has been a few water bottles and a jumper left in my room from before the beginning of last term. They have now been handed into the school office so please go check if any of them belong to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Show Auditions (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong><br \/>\nAuditions will take place on Tuesday 18th November after school in Drama. Please make sure you have your song and dialogue prepared. Please be on time as there is lots of pupils to get through. If you have any questions please speak to Ms Bruce or Mr Wilkie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S3 STEM Speed Dating (Dr Murray)<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Tuesday 18th November, we will be hosting 20-30 ambassadors from a number of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) fields. They will be stationed around the hall with groups of folk in S3 given 5 minutes to \u201cgrill\u201d them on their lives and careers. It\u2019s always loads of fun and a great opportunity to find out about STEM-related jobs and what they actually entail day to day. Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll be given \u201cprompt\u201d questions to help you out if you can\u2019t think of anything to ask. The split in the S3 year group is\u2026<br \/>\nP1 &#8211; Surnames A-E<br \/>\nP2 &#8211; Surnames F-K<br \/>\nP3 &#8211; Surnames L-P<br \/>\nP5 &#8211; Surnames Q-Z<br \/>\nCheck in with your usual teacher first before heading to the hall with all your worldly goods and a big smile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf84 Christmas Concert Poster Competition \ud83c\udf84 (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong><br \/>\nWe\u2019re launching a competition to design the official poster for this year\u2019s Christmas Concert!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Tuesday 16th December<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd61 6:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Your poster should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clearly show the date, time and venue<\/li>\n<li>Include the title \u201cTinsel, Tunes and Togetherness\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Be bright, eye-catching and suitable for all ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How to enter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create your design on A4 (portrait)<\/li>\n<li>Put your name, class and House on the back<\/li>\n<li>Hand it in to Mrs Duckett by Friday 21st November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6The winning design will be used on our official posters and social media, and the winner will receive a small festive prize! This is now a <strong>HOUSE COMPETITION!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas Fayre \u2013 Raffle Donations (Events Team &amp; Mr. Caldwell)<\/strong><br \/>\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 &#8211; big or small &#8211; 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 &#8211; we can\u2019t wait to see you at the Fayre! \ud83c\udf84<\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)<\/strong><br \/>\nOver the month of November, we will be celebrating&#8230; <em><strong>Turkey<\/strong><\/em>! So, &#8220;Merhaba&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a id=\"OWA2ed9a92a-ee14-04bc-6905-8caa580fe938\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink x_elementToProof\" title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hello+in+turkish&amp;safe=active&amp;sca_esv=4e34229536f2650b&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB1126GB1161&amp;ei=IYUAaYXcK4ny7M8P9cHjqQw&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjF8Lb7wsaQAxUJOfsDHfXgOMUQ4dUDCHI&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=hello+in+turkish&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEGhlbGxvIGluIHR1cmtpc2gyDhAAGIAEGJECGLEDGIoFMgsQABiABBiRAhiKBTILEAAYgAQYkQIYigUyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAESJQiUNQFWP0fcAF4AZABAJgBvAGgAfkKqgEEMTAuNLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCD6ACtgvCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgINEAAYgAQYsAMYQxiKBcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBcICBxAAGIAEGAqYAwCIBgGQBgqSBwQxMS40oAf8TLIHBDEwLjS4B7ALwgcGMC4yLjEzyAcw&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hello+in+turkish&amp;safe=active&amp;sca_esv=4e34229536f2650b&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB1126GB1161&amp;ei=IYUAaYXcK4ny7M8P9cHjqQw&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjF8Lb7wsaQAxUJOfsDHfXgOMUQ4dUDCHI&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=hello+in+turkish&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEGhlbGxvIGluIHR1cmtpc2gyDhAAGIAEGJECGLEDGIoFMgsQABiABBiRAhiKBTILEAAYgAQYkQIYigUyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAESJQiUNQFWP0fcAF4AZABAJgBvAGgAfkKqgEEMTAuNLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCD6ACtgvCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgINEAAYgAQYsAMYQxiKBcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBcICBxAAGIAEGAqYAwCIBgGQBgqSBwQxMS40oAf8TLIHBDEwLjS4B7ALwgcGMC4yLjEzyAcw&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">hello in turkish<\/a>\u00a0(click for sound and pronunciation)<\/p>\n<p>Fact of the week &#8211; Turkish Coffee is officially recognised by UNESCO because it has very specific preparation techniques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Bamboozle<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Definition:<\/strong> To <em>bamboozle<\/em> someone is to deceive, trick, or confuse them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong> The salesperson <em>bamboozled<\/em> us into getting a more expensive item than we had planned to buy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Article 12<\/em>: Respect for Children\u2019s Views<\/p>\n<p><em>Fact: <\/em>In KHS we try to listen to your views as much as possible through pupil led groups, leadership opportunities such as junior and senior house captains and also through focus groups. If you would like to be part of these and have not had the chance, see Miss Young in B14.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)<\/strong><br \/>\nCalling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Mon. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rights Respecting Schools Group (Mrs Young)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Rights Respecting Schools group meet on a Monday lunchtime in B14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Badminton Club (Mr Harrower)<\/strong><br \/>\nBadminton Club will begin on Monday 8th September afterschool for all pupils in S1-S6 in the Games Hall. All pupils are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>English Second Language Club (Ms Solowczuk)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis will run on Monday lunchtime in A10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Together We Can (Mrs Johnston)<\/strong><br \/>\nTogether we can group is now on a Monday after school from 3.30-4.15pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engineering Science Study Support (Mr Hamilton)<\/strong><br \/>\nA reminder Higher &amp; N5 Study Support will be on today after school. Please come along to E8.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fitness Club (Mrs Johnston)<\/strong><br \/>\nFitness club will be on at lunch time in the gym.<\/p>\n<h1><strong> TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/strong> Soup of the day, Veggie Sausages &amp; Onions served with Chips or Pork Sausages &amp; Onions with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>Classics Film Club (Mrs Brown)<\/strong><br \/>\nIs Hercules the best animated Disney movie EVER? Yes, and its on from 04\/11\/25!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone wp-image-17041\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/11\/03155456\/Hercules.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"91\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<p>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<p><strong>LGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray)\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/strong><br \/>\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<p>\ud83d\udccd Where? Dr Murray\u2019s classroom (A4)<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9c Who\u2019s welcome? Absolutely everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>S1-S6 Netball (Miss Steedman)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>Crochet Club (Mrs Christie)<\/strong><br \/>\nCrochet Club will run in B17 on Tuesday lunchtimes. All experiences welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biology Study Support (Mrs Geddes)<\/strong><br \/>\nStudy support for biology will be available in the science department every Tuesday from 15:25 to 16:25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engineering Science Study Support (Mr Hamilton)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nA reminder Higher &amp; N5 Study Support will be on today after school. Please come along to E8.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S1\/2 Maths Homework\/Study Club (Mrs McMahon)<\/strong><br \/>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER Hot Meal:\u00a0 Soup of the day, Traditional Macaroni Cheese served with Garlic Bread or Tasty Tomato Tuna Pastabake with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime. 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