{"id":18661,"date":"2026-02-17T07:54:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=18661"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:40:20","slug":"106-blue-bulletin-tuesday-17-02-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/02\/17\/106-blue-bulletin-tuesday-17-02-26\/","title":{"rendered":"106. Blue Bulletin &#8211; Tuesday 17-02-26"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong> TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Hot Meal: <\/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<p><strong>SQA Exam Countdown (S4\/5\/6)<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery day is a chance to improve &#8211; only <strong>33<\/strong>\u00a0school days to go.<\/p>\n<p><em>Revision tip of the day:<\/em><br \/>\nMemorise key definitions \u2014 they often appear in mark schemes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S4 Pupils on Mrs Kerek&#8217;s caseload<\/strong><br \/>\nDue to unforeseen circumstances Mrs Kerek had to reschedule her S4 coursing appointments that should have taken place yesterday morning. Rescheduled times are on the wall next to Adam Smith Base and opposite the Old Guidance Room. Please note these appointments are in Meeting Room 3 &#8211; Opposite PSO Base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Football (Mr Pennel)<\/strong><br \/>\nAll players who would like to play in this weeks Scottish Cup game please attend a meeting at break in the boys gym.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Show (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong><br \/>\nThere is a lunchtime and afterschool rehearsal today 17th February and Thursday 19th February. Please check teams for this week&#8217;s schedule. Any issues please speak to Mr Wilkie or Ms Bruce ASAP!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ramadan &amp; Lent (Mrs Whyte)<\/strong><br \/>\nRamadan starts this week. If you\u2019re fasting and want a quiet place to go at break or lunchtime, the RME classrooms will be open for you. Please speak to an RME teacher to let them know.<\/p>\n<p>Lent, a Christian festival also begins this week for anyone taking part.<\/p>\n<p>Please just look out for each other during this time. If you\u2019ve got any questions, come and chat to any RME teacher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S4 &amp; S5 Law Students (Mrs Nessel)<\/strong><br \/>\nDiscover Law\u00a0is an interactive taster day for S4 and S5 pupils who are planning to apply to university to study Law in 2027 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span class=\"x_elementToProof\"><a id=\"OWA64e04515-6792-464b-d701-c5a9e885f216\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/subjects\/law\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/subjects\/law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Get more information about our Undergraduate Law courses<\/a><\/span><span class=\"x_elementToProof\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span class=\"x_elementToProof\">Hosted at the University of Dundee, this event is designed to give pupils an early insight into what studying Law at university is really like both academically and socially.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span class=\"x_elementToProof\">During the day, pupils will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"671\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"x_elementToProof\">Take part in a student-led moot (mock trial), including a live demonstration and interactive session<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"x_elementToProof\">Hear directly from current Law students\u00a0about studying Law and university life<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"x_elementToProof\">Learn about future study and career pathways\u00a0linked to a Law degree<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/events\/discover-law-s4-and-s5-pupils-only\">https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/events\/discover-law-s4-and-s5-pupils-only<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our country of the month for February is&#8230; Romania!<\/p>\n<p>When you see a member of staff or another young person, please greet them with the Romanian word for &#8220;hello&#8221;:<\/p>\n<p>Buna ziua\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/translate.google.co.uk\/?sl=auto&amp;tl=ro&amp;text=hello&amp;op=translate\">Google Translate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><em>Did you know:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em> Romania has a 3,500 year old glacier &#8211; which sits underground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Facetious<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Definition:\u00a0<\/strong> <em>Facetious<\/em> is used to describe something, such as a remark or behaviour, that is meant to be humorous or funny but is sometimes instead annoying, silly, or improper. It can also be used to describe someone who is joking, often implying that they are doing so inappropriately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:\u00a0<\/strong> The emcee delivered several <em>facetious<\/em> quips throughout the night that the audience found in poor taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Article 30:\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 Minority Culture, Language and Religion.<\/p>\n<p><em>Fact:\u00a0 <\/em>Christianity is the largest religion in the world with 2.4 billion followers. The second largest is Islam with 1.9 billion.<\/p>\n<h2>TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/h2>\n<p><strong>S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>Classics Film Club (Mrs Brown)<\/strong><br \/>\n<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Mummy Returns: Brilliant, if daft, movie about an evil resurrected Mummy wreaking havoc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt alignnone wp-image-18673\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/17074957\/Mummy-Returns-216x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"156\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/17074957\/Mummy-Returns-216x300.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/17074957\/Mummy-Returns-739x1024.jpeg 739w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/17074957\/Mummy-Returns-768x1065.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/02\/17074957\/Mummy-Returns.jpeg 909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>All S1-S6 pupils are welcome to come and watch The Mummy Returns. Bring your lunch asap to C11. See me in advance for a pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray)\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/strong><br \/>\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<p>\ud83d\udccd Where? Dr Murray\u2019s classroom (A4)<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc9c Who\u2019s welcome? Absolutely everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crochet Club (Mrs Christie)<\/strong><br \/>\nCrochet Club will run in B17 on Tuesday lunchtimes. All experiences welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biology Study Support (Mrs Geddes)<\/strong><br \/>\nStudy support for biology will be available in the science department every Tuesday from 15:25 to 16:25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S1\/2 Maths Homework\/Study Club (Mrs McMahon)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>Futsal Club<\/strong><br \/>\nCome along to the Games Hall at lunchtime (on Tuesday&#8217;s) to join in on some Futsal.<\/p>\n<h2><strong> WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hot Meal:<\/strong> Soup of the day, Italian Tomato Sauce &amp; Pasta served with Garlic Bread or Italian Chicken Meatballs &amp; Pasta with Garlic Bread. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n<h2>TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/h2>\n<p><strong>KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray) \ud83d\udcfb<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>S2 Code Club (Mr Turnbull)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>The Treblemakers Choir (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you love singing? Do you love performing? Warmup your vocal cords as &#8216;The Treblemakers Choir&#8217; is just for you. Come and join Mrs Simpson and Mr Wilkie in the Music department on Wednesday&#8217;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<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"longdesc-return-18316\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool?longdesc=18316&#038;referrer=18661\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/01\/27085533\/KHS-PRESENTs-212x300.png\" alt=\"KHS PRESENTS WELCOME TO ALL THE TREBLEMAKERS CHOIR WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL E13 \u2013 MUSIC DEPT JOIN NOW!\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-18316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/01\/27085533\/KHS-PRESENTs-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/01\/27085533\/KHS-PRESENTs-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/01\/27085533\/KHS-PRESENTs-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/public\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/uploads\/sites\/12475\/2026\/01\/27085533\/KHS-PRESENTs.png 891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chess Club (Mr Morrice)<\/strong><br \/>\nChess club runs Wednesday lunchtimes in A9, 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<p><strong>Anime &amp; Manga Club (Mrs Kelsey)<\/strong><br \/>\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<p><strong>Physics Study Support (Ms Solowczuk)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis will run on Wednesdays after school. Come and see any Physics teacher in A7, A9 or A10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Cheeseburger in a Bun served with Chips or Veggie Cheeseburger in a Bun with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime. 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