{"id":18379,"date":"2026-01-30T08:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=18379"},"modified":"2026-01-30T08:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:03:17","slug":"97-blue-bulletin-friday-30-01-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/01\/30\/97-blue-bulletin-friday-30-01-26\/","title":{"rendered":"97. Blue Bulletin – Friday 30-01-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRIDAY 30 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Hot Meal: <\/strong> Soup of the day, Cheesy Beano served with Chips and Chicken Fries all served at breaktime.<\/p>\n

SQA Exam Countdown (S4\/5\/6)<\/strong>
\nEvery day is a chance to improve – only 42<\/strong>\u00a0school days to go.<\/p>\n

Revision tip of the day:<\/em>
\nUse active recall \u2014 test yourself rather than rereading notes.<\/p>\n

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

Wind Band Rehearsal (Mrs Simpson)<\/strong>
\nExtra wind band rehearsal on Monday 2nd Feb period 7. Can all pupils remember their instrument and music please and meet in the Music Department.<\/p>\n

S6 Yearbook Template Deadline & Meeting (Mr Sanderson)<\/strong>
\nThe yearbook template on teams is due today.\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 today 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 today 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 today.<\/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

MONDAY 02 JANUARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:<\/strong> Soup of the day, Creamy Vegetable Curry served with Rice and Garlic Bread or Creamy Chicken Curry with Rice & Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

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

S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)<\/strong>
\nCalling all likeminded S2 with an interest in coding. Meet in D6 every Mon. Bring your lunch. See Mr Turnbull in D6 for a pass.<\/p>\n

Rights Respecting Schools Group (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nThe Rights Respecting Schools group meet on a Monday lunchtime in B14.<\/p>\n

Badminton Club (Mr Harrower)<\/strong>
\nBadminton Club will begin on Monday 8th September afterschool for all pupils in S1-S6 in the Games Hall. All pupils are welcome.<\/p>\n

English Second Language Club (Ms Solowczuk)<\/strong>
\nThis will run on Monday lunchtime in A10.<\/p>\n

Together We Can (Mrs Johnston)<\/strong>
\nTogether we can group is now on a Monday after school from 3.30-4.15pm.
\n
\nFitness Club (Mrs Johnston)<\/strong>
\nFitness club will be on at lunch time in the gym.<\/p>\n

S1-S6 Basketball (Mr Stewart)<\/strong>
\nBasketball will be on After School today in the Games Hall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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