{"id":17550,"date":"2025-11-27T08:23:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17550"},"modified":"2025-11-27T08:23:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:23:42","slug":"62-blue-bulletin-thursday-27-11-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/27\/62-blue-bulletin-thursday-27-11-25\/","title":{"rendered":"62. Blue Bulletin &#8211; Thursday 27-11-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong> THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>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<p><strong>Todays Pupil Focus Groups<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pupil Focus Group- Wellbeing (3.1) &#8211; SP<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<em>Period 2<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0IT Hub, K Gibb<br \/>\n<strong>Cost of the School Day Group (3.1\/3.2)<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<em>Period 4<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0IT Hub, K Hume<br \/>\n<strong>Pupil Group (3.2) &#8211; RA and Achievement BGE\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> <em>Period 3<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0IT Hub, K Hume<\/p>\n<p><strong>S5\/6 Parents&#8217;\/Carers&#8217; Evening In School on Thursday 4 December &#8211; PEBS (Mrs Noone)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe parent\/carer on-line booking system is open. Booking system closes at 11:55pm on Tuesday 2 December 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S1 Boys Football (Mr Caldwell)<\/strong><br \/>\nMeeting in D7 at break time for anyone who would like to be considered for the upcoming School Scottish Cup match vs Grove Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Training will not be on until after the Christmas Holidays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medicine Interactive Carousel (Mrs Smith)<\/strong><br \/>\nNHS Fife, in partnership with DYW Fife are delighted to invite S4 pupils who have a keen interest in studying Medicine to an interactive carousel event we are hosting within NHS Fife.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday 8th December &#8211; Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline (9:30am &#8211; 3:00pm)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The day will start at 9.30am sharp for registration and warm up. The morning will be spent doing carousel events including CPR, suturing, communication skills, physiological observations, injection techniques and learning about sensory deprivation. Students will be actively encouraged to participate in these activities under our careful supervision.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch, we will have an opportunity to hear from Medical Students and Doctors about what it is like to attend medical school and the different ways that you can enter into this career. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions during this session. We aim to finish by 2:45pm.<br \/>\nPlease contact Mrs Smith if you wish to attend this event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School of Rugby (Mr Harrower)<\/strong><br \/>\nThere will be a meeting at 1:25 today 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<p><strong>S1 Pantomime (Mrs MacKenzie)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe English Department are running a trip for S1 to our local theatre- Adam Smith- to watch their performance of &#8216;Aladdin&#8217; and there are still a few spaces up for grabs! The trip will take place on Wednesday 17th\u00a0December 2025 and will cost \u00a310.\u00a0If you would like to go on the trip, please see Mrs Mackenzie (B28) for a permission slip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">If you have paid for your space but have not completed a permission slip, please see Mrs Mackenzie in B28.<\/div>\n<p><strong>School Show (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>ASDA Community Event (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong><br \/>\n<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">All musicians involved in the ASDA community event must return their reply slips to Mrs Duckett as soon as possible. That&#8217;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<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">ASDA CHRISTMAS MUSIC &#8211; Glee, Wind Band, String Group etc.<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Deadline for returning reply slips to Mrs Duckett is FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER! If you haven&#8217;t already, hand these in TODAY or TOMORROW so the trip paperwork can be completed. Thanks!<\/b><\/div>\n<p><strong>Drawcember Drawing Challenge (Miss Kinloch)<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you love drawing?\u00a0 Can you challenge yourself to draw every day in December to a prompt?<br \/>\nCome to the Art Dept Mon 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0December D15, 1:15 to see Miss Kinloch for a short meeting<\/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!<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcc5 Tuesday 16th December<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd61 6:30pm<br \/>\nYour poster should:<br \/>\nClearly show the date, time and venue<br \/>\nInclude the title \u201cTinsel, Tunes and Togetherness\u201d<br \/>\nBe bright, eye-catching and suitable for all ages<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd8d How to enter:<br \/>\nCreate your design on A4 (portrait)<br \/>\nPut your name, class and House on the back<br \/>\nHand it in to Mrs Duckett by Friday 21st November<br \/>\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<p>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; Oil wresting is a traditional Turkish sport<\/p>\n<p><strong>Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Rife<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Definition:<\/strong> <em>Rife<\/em> usually describes things that are very common and often\u2014though not always\u2014bad or unpleasant. <em>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<p><strong>Example: <\/strong> Speculation about who would be sent to the new office had been <em>rife<\/em> for weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Article 26:<\/em> Social and Economic Help<\/p>\n<p><em>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<h2><strong>TODAYS STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gardening Club &#8211; Thursday Lunchtime (Mrs Brown)<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you enjoy being in nature and would like to be involved with looking after the school garden, then join Gardening Club &#8211; Thursday lunchtimes! Meet me at the garden, with your lunch, asap after the bell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone wp-image-16043\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125518\/Gardening-Club-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"135\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125518\/Gardening-Club-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125518\/Gardening-Club-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125518\/Gardening-Club-2.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>School Nurse Service (School Nursing Team)<\/strong><br \/>\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<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone wp-image-16041\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125038\/Nurses-Bulletin-300x151.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"74\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125038\/Nurses-Bulletin-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/08\/26125038\/Nurses-Bulletin.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chemistry Study Support (KHS Chemistry Team)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>Japanese Club (Mrs Morris)<\/strong><br \/>\nCome and join Mrs Morris in C9 after school for Japanese Club.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drama Club (Mr McPherson)<\/strong><br \/>\nDrama club every Thursday after school in Mr McPherson&#8217;s Drama Studio 15:30 to 16:25.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/strong> Soup of the day, Beef Chilli or Veg Chilli served with Rice or Pasta and Chicken Fries all served at breaktime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER Hot Meal:\u00a0 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. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/11\/27\/62-blue-bulletin-thursday-27-11-25\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23887,"featured_media":13356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blue-bulletin"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2025\/01\/07170548\/square.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23887"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17550"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17563,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17550\/revisions\/17563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}