{"id":17717,"date":"2025-12-09T07:59:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T07:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=17717"},"modified":"2025-12-09T07:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T07:59:03","slug":"70-blue-bulletin-tuesday-09-12-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2025\/12\/09\/70-blue-bulletin-tuesday-09-12-25\/","title":{"rendered":"70. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 09-12-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

TUESDAY 09 DECEMBER<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0 <\/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

Paris Trip Fundraiser (Miss Coggill)<\/strong>
\nGuess the Birthday Fundraiser \u2013 Win a Marshmallow Jellycat!
\nTo help raise funds for our Paris 2026 School Trip, we\u2019re running a Guess the Birthday challenge!
\nOver the next two weeks, pupils will be visiting classes selling tickets for \u00a31.50 each. Simply pick a date on our birthday calendar\u2014whoever guesses the correct birthday (or the closest to it!) will win a super-cute Marshmallow Jelly Cat plush.
\nAll proceeds will support pupils on our upcoming trip to Paris in 2026.
\nGet involved, take a guess, and good luck!<\/p>\n

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S5\/6 UCAS Applicants – Adam Smith (Mrs Kerek )<\/strong>
\nAll UCAS applicants applying with Mrs Kerek MUST check their Glow email and respond to email from Mrs Kerek ASAP to confirm their next meeting and share any information requested.<\/p>\n

Christmas Jumper\/Accessory Day – Friday 12th December (Mr Walsh)<\/strong>
\nS5\/6 Travel and Tourism would like to invite you to take part in this year’s Save the Children Christmas Jumper day by wearing a Christmas jumper or accessory this Friday. Please bring in \u00a31 or whatever you can afford on the day and hand this to your period 1 teacher. A QR code will be issued on the day for you to submit a picture of your jumper\/accessory in the Blue Bulletin and on posters around the school. Please be reminded that this is not a dress down day and you will be expected to wear full uniform as normal if not taking part.<\/p>\n

Christmas Concert (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nIf your family has ordered Christmas Concert tickets, please collect from Mrs Duckett as soon as possible. Thank you!<\/p>\n

Digital Leaders Meeting (Miss Samfat)<\/strong>
\nThere will be a meeting of the Digital Leaders today at lunchtime in D5. Please bring your charged iPads to the meeting. The meeting starts at 1:15pm. Drop by D5 to collect a lunchtime pass on Tuesday morning.
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\nWoodwind Masterclass (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nAll pupils invited to the Woodwind Masterclass on Wednesday should go straight to the Music Department after lunch on Wednesday!
\nWoodwind pupils: Please bring your instruments.
\nOther N5\u2013AH musicians: Attend and observe the session.<\/p>\n

Pantomime for S1 and now S2! (Mrs Mackenzie)<\/strong>
\nThe English Department are running a trip for S1 and S2 to our local theatre- Adam Smith- to watch their performance of ‘Aladdin’ and there are still a few spaces up for grabs! The trip will take place on Wednesday 17th December 2025 and will cost \u00a310. If you would like to go on the trip, please see Mrs Mackenzie (B28) for a permission slip.
\nIf you have paid for your space but have not completed a permission slip, please see Mrs Mackenzie in B28.<\/p>\n

Benchball House Event – Wednesday 10th of December (Mrs Poynter)<\/strong>
\nWednesday is the first house event of the year, please sign up using the form below to represent your house and win some house points. The event will be held in the games hall in P.E, please have your lunch before you come down to the hall.<\/p>\n

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Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)<\/strong>
\nDecember’s country of the month is… Germany<\/em>! Home of hot dogs, Mercedes and Christmas Markets!<\/p>\n

Please greet each other with “Hallo”:<\/p>\n

hello in German – Google Search<\/a><\/p>\n

The fact for this week:<\/p>\n

Germany has 20,000 castles<\/em><\/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

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

Juggernaut<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> A juggernaut<\/em> is something (such as a force, campaign, or movement) that is extremely large and powerful and cannot be stopped.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> The team is a juggernaut<\/em> this year, winning more games than any team before it has.<\/p>\n

Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nArticle 22:<\/em> Refugee Children<\/p>\n

Fact: <\/em> In 2024, 49 million children were classed as refugees worldwide which means that they were forcibly removed from their homes for reasons such as conflict and violence.<\/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>
\nPercy Jackson is on from 25\/11\/25. It’s the one where teenagers go on a quest, facing Medusa; Hades; a Hydra and each other!<\/p>\n

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All S1-S6 pupils are welcome. 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!
\n
\nCrochet Club (Mrs Christie)<\/strong>
\nCrochet Club will run in B17 on Tuesday lunchtimes. All experiences welcome.
\n
\nBiology Study Support (Mrs Geddes)<\/strong>
\nStudy support for biology will be available in the science department every Tuesday from 15:25 to 16:25.
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\nEngineering Science Study Support (Mr Hamilton)<\/strong>
\nA reminder Higher & N5 Study Support will be on today after school. Please come along to E8.
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\nS1\/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

Futsal Club (Active Schools Co-ordinator)
\n<\/strong>Come along to the Games Hall at lunchtime (on Tuesday’s) to join in on some Futsal.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\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

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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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