{"id":18328,"date":"2026-01-29T07:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T07:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=18328"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:12:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:12:36","slug":"96-blue-bulletin-thursday-29-01-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/01\/29\/96-blue-bulletin-thursday-29-01-26\/","title":{"rendered":"96. Blue Bulletin – Thursday 29-01-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

THURSDAY 29 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h1>\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

SQA Exam Countdown (S4\/5\/6)<\/strong>
\nEvery day is a chance to improve – only 43<\/strong>\u00a0school days to go.<\/p>\n

Revision tip of the day:<\/em>
\nNotice what time of day you revise best and plan around it.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Can all<\/strong> Pupils participating, please go to the Assembly Hall at the start of P1 today.<\/p>\n

S2 First Chances (Mr Dick)<\/strong>
\nCould all S2 First Chances Pupils please attend a short Meeting on Friday 30th January at Interval in A5 to discuss the upcoming trip to Fife College.<\/p>\n

House Captains Meeting (Mrs Donaldson)<\/strong>
\nCan all House Captains please meet Mrs Donaldson in C6 today at 13.00.<\/p>\n

S6 Yearbook Template Deadline & Meeting (Mr Sanderson)<\/strong>
\nThe yearbook template on teams is due for Friday 30th January.\u00a0 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

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

FRIDAY 30 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:<\/strong> Soup of the day, Cheesy Beano served with Chips and Chicken Fries all served at breaktime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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