{"id":18314,"date":"2026-01-28T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=18314"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:12:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:12:02","slug":"95-blue-bulletin-wednesday-28-01-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/01\/28\/95-blue-bulletin-wednesday-28-01-26\/","title":{"rendered":"95. Blue Bulletin – Wednesday 28-01-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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

SQA Exam Countdown (S4\/5\/6)<\/strong>
\nEvery day is a chance to improve – only 44<\/strong> school days to go.<\/p>\n

Revision tip of the day:<\/em>
\nBreak big tasks into smaller chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

Holocaust Assemblies (Miss Dalziel)<\/strong>
\nHolocaust Memorial Assemblies will take place on tomorrow (Thursday 29th January)
\nThe assemblies will be house assemblies and the timings are as follows:<\/p>\n

Period 3 – Adam Smith
\nPeriod 4 – Carlyle
\nPeriod 5 – Oswald<\/p>\n

You should go to your class first and register. Please leave your jackets and bags in the classroom. Miss Dalziel<\/p>\n

S6 Yearbook Template Deadline & Meeting (Mr Sanderson)<\/strong>
\nThe yearbook template on teams is due for Friday 30th January. There will also be a meeting for those wishing to help with the yearbook on Wednesday 28th January at 1:20pm in B9. Any issues then please see Mr Sanderson ASAP.<\/p>\n

Cross Country Championships (Mrs Johnston)<\/strong>
\nAll those that wish to take part in the Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships please come for a meeting at break on Friday outside the PE base.<\/p>\n

S6 Leavers Hoodies (Mr Sanderson)<\/strong>
\nSamples and colours are now available in B9 for S6 leavers hoodies. Please ensure that you have paid your money and chose your size\/ colour by Friday 6th<\/sup> February.\u00a0 \u00a0Any issues please see Mr Sanderson.<\/p>\n

S6 Year Group Photo (Mr Sanderson)<\/strong>
\nThere will be a year group photo on Friday 30th January Periods 1 & 2. Please register with your class teacher and meet at the front door of the school. Please wear blazers and full school uniform. Any issues please see Mr Sanderson.<\/p>\n

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

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> – Lithuania used to be the largest country in Europe<\/p>\n

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

Obtuse<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong> Obtuse<\/em> is a formal word that describes someone who is not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple. It can also suggest a refusal to see something apparent to others, or a wilful ignorance of or insensitivity to the real facts of a situation. Obtuse<\/em> can also describe something that is difficult to understand because it is unclear or imprecise.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> They were too obtuse<\/em> to take a hint.<\/p>\n

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

Fact:\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>In KHS we have a pupil led Equalities group which aims to support young people with and help tackle inequality of any category.<\/p>\n

TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/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

\"KHS<\/div>\n

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 29 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:<\/strong> Soup of the day, Fish Fingers or Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips, Southern Style Chicken Goujon Fajita, Quorn Fajita. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/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

\"WANT<\/div>\n

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<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/div>\n
See me in advance for a pass.<\/div>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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