{"id":17288,"date":"2025-11-18T08:14:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T08:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17288"},"modified":"2025-11-18T08:39:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T08:39:11","slug":"54-blue-bulletin-tuesday-18-11-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/18\/54-blue-bulletin-tuesday-18-11-25\/","title":{"rendered":"54. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 18-11-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/strong> Soup of the day, Veggie Sausages & Onions served with Chips or Pork Sausages & Onions with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

S4-S6 Rugby (Mr Harrower)<\/strong>
\nThere will be rugby training for senior boys and girls afterschool today. If you would like more details, speak to Mr Harrower.<\/p>\n

School Show Auditions (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong>
\nAuditions will take place today 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

S3 STEM Speed Dating (Dr Murray)<\/strong>
\nToday, 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
\nP1 – Surnames A-E
\nP2 – Surnames F-K
\nP3 – Surnames L-P
\nP5 – Surnames Q-Z
\nCheck in with your usual teacher first before heading to the hall with all your worldly goods and a big smile.<\/p>\n

Futsal Club (Active School Co-Ordinator)<\/strong>
\nCome along to the Games Hall at lunchtime (on Tuesday’s) to join in on some Futsal.<\/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

This is now a HOUSE COMPETITION!<\/strong><\/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 – Turkish Coffee is officially recognised by UNESCO because it has very specific preparation techniques.<\/p>\n

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

Bamboozle<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> To bamboozle<\/em> someone is to deceive, trick, or confuse them.<\/p>\n

Example: <\/strong> The salesperson bamboozled<\/em> us into getting a more expensive item than we had planned to buy.<\/p>\n

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

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

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h2>\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 19 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/strong> Soup of the day, Beef Cannelloni or Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h2>\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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