{"id":21193,"date":"2026-09-17T07:59:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21193"},"modified":"2026-09-17T08:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:30:05","slug":"22-blue-bulletin-thursday-17-09-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/09\/17\/22-blue-bulletin-thursday-17-09-26\/","title":{"rendered":"22. Blue Bulletin – Thursday 17-09-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0<\/strong>Soup of the day, Scottish Breaded Haddock served with Chips or Cheesy Beano served with Chips. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

Premier League Trip (Mr Walsh)<\/strong>
\nLast call for submitting your interest in upcoming the Premier League Trip. The deadline for returns is the end of the day this Sunday (20th September). Information regarding a meeting will be in the Blue Bulletin on Monday.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in attending this trip, then collect a letter from Mr I\u2019Anson, Mr Walsh or at the School Office at break or lunch as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Sports Clubs (Active Schools, Kalia Dair)<\/strong>
\nActive Schools works with many different Sport Clubs in Kirkcaldy and the surrounding areas, who have opportunities for pupils to take part outside of school. Please see this term’s promotional Sway which shares details of where and when you could take part in sport! – https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/b7fIfp0ZjdNCVzrM?ref=Link<\/a><\/p>\n

S5 Lift Off Pupils (Miss Nessel)<\/strong>
\nLinks for LOLs sign up and Lift Off sign up if needed are attached to the notification post in the S5\/6 Year Group team. See these and complete if applicable.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0dFife Climate Youth Festival \ud83c\udf0d (Mrs Gannon)<\/strong>
\nThis is from 18 September to 18 October. If you are interested in being part of this exciting project, please see Mrs Gannon (A17\/A12) today (Thursday) lunchtime. Pupils of any age are welcome. Staff interested also welcome.<\/p>\n

Rubbish (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nPlease remember to put your rubbish in the bins when walking through Middleden. There are bins at both the Dunnikier Road entrance and the Hendry Road exit, so there\u2019s no reason for litter to be left on the paths. We\u2019ve had a number of complaints about the amount of rubbish recently, and we need to do better.
\nMiddleden is a beautiful space used by the whole community\u2014let\u2019s respect it.<\/p>\n

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

Apprehensive<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition<\/strong>: Slightly anxious or nervous about something that might happen.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> She felt apprehensive before starting her new school.<\/p>\n

Meta Skills of the Month (Mrs Smith)<\/strong><\/p>\n

September – Focusing & Integrity<\/em><\/p>\n

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Humanities Ambassadors (Mrs MacMorris)<\/strong>
\nDo you love Classics, Modern Languages or RMPS? Are you enthusiastic, creative and keen to inspire others.<\/p>\n

We are looking for S1 -S6 pupils to become our Humanities Ambassadors. You’ll have the chance to promote our subjects, share your ideas, support events and activities and encourage others to get involved.<\/p>\n

Complete the attached form or see Mrs MacMorris for a paper copy. Closing date: Friday 18 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Your Voice, Your Subject, Your Humanities.<\/p>\n

Right of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Article 41:<\/em> Everyone must know their rights<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/em> All young people (under the age of 18) have rights such as having a voice, having an identity and to be protected from harm. Scotland is one of the leading countries worldwide in ensuring young people access these rights and is the only country to put this into law.<\/p>\n

Libby App (Mrs MacKenzie)<\/strong>
\nDiscover Libby: Free Books at Your Fingertips!
\nDid you know you can access thousands of free eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app?
\n\u2705 Join your local library and get a library card
\n\u2705 Download the Libby app on your phone, tablet or computer
\n\u2705 Sign in with your library details
\n\u2705 Start borrowing books instantly!
\nLibby gives you access to a huge range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, study guides, revision materials and past paper resources.
\nVisit your local library to get started and unlock a world of reading today!<\/p>\n

TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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

Gardening Club (Thursday Lunchtimes) Ms Brown\ud83c\udf40<\/strong>
\nAll pupils who would like to be involved with the school garden are welcome. Meet at the Serenity garden on fair days; or C11, if it’s bad weather\ud83c\udf43 See me in advance for a pass.<\/p>\n

Thursday Murder Club (Mrs MacMorris)<\/strong>
\nOpen to S4-6 in C14 on a Thursday after school. If you’re interested in true crime, solving mysteries and finding justice – this is the club for you!<\/p>\n

Biology Study Support (Miss Irvine)<\/strong>
\nBiology study support for S3-6 will be running from 15:25 – 16:25 every Tuesday in A1,2 or 3.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0<\/strong>Soup of the day, Katsu Chicken Fillet with Savoury Rice or Veggie Burgers with Katsu Curry and Savoury Rice. Chicken Fries served at breaktime.<\/p>\n

TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haggis Hoppers (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb5 Haggis Hoppers Ceilidh Band
\n\ud83d\udcc5 Fridays after school
\n\ud83d\udccd Music Department<\/p>\n

The Haggis Hoppers Ceilidh Band meets every Friday after school for rehearsals. We play traditional Scottish folk and ceilidh music, and new members are always welcome. If you\u2019re interested in joining, please speak to Mrs Duckett.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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