{"id":18218,"date":"2026-01-22T08:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=18218"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:26:16","slug":"92-blue-bulletin-thursday-22-01-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/01\/22\/92-blue-bulletin-thursday-22-01-26\/","title":{"rendered":"92. Blue Bulletin – Thursday 22-01-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

THURSDAY 22 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/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

SQA Exam Countdown (S4\/5\/6)<\/strong>
\nEvery day is a chance to improve – only 48<\/strong> school days to go.<\/p>\n

Revision tip of the day:<\/em>
\nDon\u2019t compare yourself to others \u2014 focus on your own progress.<\/p>\n

S4 Study Classes – Monday Period 7 (Mrs Hamilton)<\/strong>
\nWe have made some changes to the study classes based on your prelim results. For some learners, we have moved you to a study class with a teacher in a subject where we feel you would benefit from some additional support.
\nPlease check the glass cabinets at the main entrance to find your new study class and make sure you go there on Monday.
\nUnfortunately, we are not able to offer every subject at this time. However, please look out for other revision opportunities across all subjects \u2014 including Friday afternoon sessions, Saturday revision sessions, and Easter school.
\nMake the most of every opportunity available to you.<\/p>\n

S3\/U15 Football (Mr Pennel)<\/strong>
\nAll boys who would like to play in the upcoming league match on Tuesday, please attend a meeting at break today in the PE department.<\/p>\n

Sport and Physical Activity Survey – Sports Leaders (Mr Harrower)<\/strong>
\nCould pupils scan the QR code and give feedback on some clubs that you may want to be involved in at KHS?<\/p>\n

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2025 Design, Engineering and Technology Models (DET Department)<\/strong>
\nIf any pupils who manufactured a model last year in either Design & Manufacture, Practical Metalwork, Practical Woodwork or Jewellery would like to take it home, please come and collect it from DET before 30.01.26.<\/p>\n

After this date, old models will be recycled to create space for this year’s projects.<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n

Learning Ambassadors (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udce3 Become a Learning Ambassador! We\u2019re looking for enthusiastic pupils who want to help make our school an even better place to learn. If you\u2019re interested in taking on a leadership role and supporting others, this is your chance.
\n\ud83d\udcf1 Scan the QR code to apply. It only takes a few minutes.\u23f0<\/p>\n

S1 Application<\/a><\/p>\n

S2 Application<\/a><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf3f Community Notice \u2013 Please Read! \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nOpposite the school is The Den and the mountain bike tracks that many of you will know from the Middleden Mountain Bike Club. This area is a really special place \u2013 it even includes Scotland\u2019s ONLY dual slalom track! \ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udf04
\nSadly, a huge amount of litter has been found there recently. Over the holidays, thousands of plastic bottles were collected from the paths leading to and from the Shell Garage. \ud83e\udd64\ud83d\udeaf
\nWe\u2019re asking all pupils to take greater responsibility for looking after our community and environment. \ud83c\udf0d\ud83d\udc9a If you walk through The Den or use the bike tracks, please make sure you take your rubbish home or use the bins provided. Every small action helps protect this amazing space for everyone. \ud83d\ude4c\u2728
\n\ud83e\udde4\ud83c\udf31 Want to help? Join a litter pick!
\nMrs Duckett will be organising litter\u2011picking sessions, and anyone who wants to get involved is very welcome. This could be especially useful for Duke of Edinburgh Award pupils looking for volunteering opportunities! \ud83e\udd47\ud83e\udd1d
\nLet\u2019s work together to keep The Den clean, safe, and enjoyable for all! \ud83c\udf32\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udcab<\/p>\n

Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)<\/strong>
\nOur country of the month for January is… Lithuania! When you see each other in classes and corridors, please greet each other by saying the word “hello” in that language: \u00a0“SVEIKI”<\/p>\n

Google Translate\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Fact<\/em> – The people of Lithuania are obsessed with basketball.<\/p>\n

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

Gallant<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> Someone or something described as gallant<\/em> is very courageous and brave. Gallant is also sometimes used to mean \u201clarge and impressive\u201d (as in \u201ca gallant<\/em> ship\u201d), or to describe someone who has or shows politeness and respect for women.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> Though they failed to reach the summit, the mountaineering team made a gallant<\/em> attempt.<\/p>\n

Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nArticle 2:\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 Non-Discrimination<\/p>\n

Fact:\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>Between 2017 and 2020 more than 2,200 racist incidents were recorded in Scottish Schools alone.<\/p>\n

TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/h2>\n

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 (Mr Stewart)<\/strong>
\nCome and join us 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

Indoor ‘Gardening’ Club (Mrs Brown\ud83c\udf40)<\/strong>
\nFor winter, Gardening Club is moving inside. Pupils who would like to draw, paint, or research, garden plants are welcome to attend C11, with their lunch. \ud83c\udf43
\nSee me in advance for a pass.<\/p>\n

Netball (Mrs Poynter)<\/strong>
\nNetball training is going to start this Thursday lunch time for S1 – S4. Anyone is welcome to come along. Please make sure you finish your lunch before coming down.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY 23 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/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":"

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