{"id":21198,"date":"2026-09-18T07:57:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21198"},"modified":"2026-09-18T08:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:12:08","slug":"23-blue-bulletin-friday-18-09-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/09\/18\/23-blue-bulletin-friday-18-09-26\/","title":{"rendered":"23. Blue Bulletin – Friday 18-09-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

School Netball (Mrs Steedman)<\/strong>
\nS1 AND S2 netball will be on a Tuesday after school 3.30-4.15pm, everyone is welcome both boys and girls of all experience. There will be no competitive games for S2 just training and having fun.<\/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

S1 Boys Football (Mr Geissler\/Mr Mooney)<\/strong>
\nS1 Boys football will be after school on Thursday this week instead of Monday. All are welcome. We are entered into a 7 a-side tournament on Monday 28 September at Viewforth against the other Kirkcaldy schools and this another chance for you to impress before the squad is announced. Please get changed in the Boys changing rooms and head out to the Astro.<\/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

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>
\nHaggis 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

MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0<\/strong>Soup of the day, Italian Meatball Sub served with Southern Fried Wedges or Italian Vegan Sub with Wedges. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/strong>
\nLanguages Club (Mrs MacMorris)<\/strong>
\nLanguages Club will be in C8 on a Monday Lunch time. We have Games, Films and Quizzes!!! All year groups welcome, bring your own lunch. See Mrs MacMorris for a pass.<\/p>\n

S2 Football (Mr Pennel & Mr I\u2019Anson)<\/strong>
\nS2 Football will be on a Monday after School down in PE.<\/p>\n

Music Study Support (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udfb5 MUSIC STUDY SUPPORT – SENIOR PHASE \ud83c\udfb5
\nNeed help with your Music Assignment?<\/p>\n

Study Support runs every Monday after school:
\n\ud83d\udccd Meet in E10
\n\ud83d\udd52 After school
\n\ud83c\udfbc Support available for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher assignments<\/p>\n

Get help with:
\n\u2022 Composition and arrangement ideas
\n\u2022 Developing and improving your work
\n\u2022 Notation
\n\u2022 Understanding Music concepts<\/p>\n

This is especially useful for pupils who are crashing Music and would benefit from extra support and guidance with the course requirements. All S4-S6 Music pupils are welcome! \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n

Science Club (Mrs Solowczuk)<\/strong>
\nScience Club is now running on Mondays at Lunch. Pop along to A10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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