{"id":17516,"date":"2025-11-26T08:24:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17516"},"modified":"2025-11-26T08:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:30:15","slug":"61-blue-bulletin-wednesday-26-11-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/26\/61-blue-bulletin-wednesday-26-11-25\/","title":{"rendered":"61. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 26-11-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/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

S5\/6 Parents’\/Carers’ Evening In School on Thursday 4 December – PEBS (Mrs Noone)<\/strong>
\nThe parent\/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking system closes at 11:55pm on Tuesday 2 December 2025.<\/p>\n

TODAYS PUPIL FOCUS GROUPS<\/strong>
\nLearner focus groups (1.3)<\/strong>, Period 5<\/strong><\/em>, HT Office, C McKay
\nPupil focus group (2.3)<\/strong> – BGE, Period 2<\/em><\/strong>, IT Hub, J Davidson
\nPupil focus group – School tour around DYW and achievements,<\/strong> Period 2<\/strong><\/em>, STEPS, J Davidson
\nPupil group (3.2) – RA and achievement SP, Period 7<\/em><\/strong>, HE Dept, S Young<\/p>\n

School of Rugby (Mr Harrower)<\/strong>
\nThere will be a meeting at 1:25 on Thursday in the PE department for all boys involved in the School of Rugby programme. Letters will be given out regarding next weeks game so attendance is essential.<\/p>\n

U15 Footballers (Mr Pennel)<\/strong>
\nCan all players interested in playing in an upcoming league match please attend a meeting at break today in the boys gym.<\/p>\n

School Show (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong>
\nThank you all so much for those who came along to the auditions last week. We were all blown away by your talent and commitment you have shown so far. There will be no rehearsals this week. Please keep your eyes peeled for our next notice when the cast will be announced.<\/p>\n

ASDA Community Event (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nAll musicians involved in the ASDA community event must return their reply slips to Mrs Duckett as soon as possible. That’s wind band, string group, treble makers and other soloists! Spare letters can be collected from Mrs Duckett also. Thanks \ud83d\ude0a\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drawcember Drawing Challenge (Miss Kinloch)<\/strong>
\nDo you love drawing?\u00a0 Can you challenge yourself to draw every day in December to a prompt?
\nCome to the Art Dept Mon 1st<\/sup>\u00a0December D15, 1:15 to see Miss Kinloch for a short meeting<\/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 – Oil wresting is a traditional Turkish sport<\/p>\n

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

Rife<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> Rife<\/em> usually describes things that are very common and often\u2014though not always\u2014bad or unpleasant. Rife<\/em> is also commonly used in the phrase \u201crife with\u201d to mean \u201ccopiously supplied\u201d or \u201chaving a large amount of; full of.\u201d Unlike most adjectives, rife is not used before a noun.<\/p>\n

Example: <\/strong> Speculation about who would be sent to the new office had been rife<\/em> for weeks.<\/p>\n

Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nArticle 26:<\/em> Social and Economic Help<\/p>\n

Fact: <\/em> Article 26 tells the Government to provide social and financial help to young people that are struggling \u2013 across the world it is estimated that 250 million children cannot afford to go to school.<\/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

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/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><\/h2>\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

Drama Club (Mr McPherson)<\/strong>
\nDrama club every Thursday after school in Mr McPherson’s Drama Studio 15:30 to 16:25<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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