{"id":21319,"date":"2026-10-02T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T07:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21319"},"modified":"2026-10-02T08:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T07:00:39","slug":"33-blue-bulletin-friday-02-10-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/02\/33-blue-bulletin-friday-02-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"33. Blue Bulletin – Friday 02-10-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRIDAY 02 OCTOBER<\/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

S3 First Chances – St Andrews University Program (Dr Black)<\/strong>
\nPlease attend a short meeting in A6 (Science) about the trip to St Andrews University.<\/p>\n

Fife Schools Gymnastics (Mrs Poynter)<\/strong>
\nIf you are interested in the Fife school’s gymnastics please come along to the PE department straight after school for a gymnastics session, bring PE kit.<\/p>\n

Pupil School Event Team (PSO’s)<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udca1Do you have any ideas for any After School Activities?
\n\ud83d\udca1Are you interested in making new friends & socialising?
\n\ud83d\udca1Are you in S1 – S6?
\n\ud83d\udca1Would you like to have your say?<\/p>\n

If so, we would like to invite you to a meeting on Monday 5th\u00a0October in the PSO Base at Lunchtime!!!<\/p>\n

All are welcome to come along,<\/p>\n

Your opinion counts!!!!<\/p>\n

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Grab a Lunch Bag (KHS School Kitchen)<\/strong>
\nLunch Grab Bags will now be available to pre-order at the till!! Grab yours today!!!!<\/p>\n

Inktober Drawing Challenge (Miss Kinloch)<\/strong>
\nMeets every Tuesday in October. D15, Art at lunchtime.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf3f\ud83c\udfc6 Middleden Green Team: 25 Hours! (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\nA HUGE well done to our regular litter pickers who have now earned their 25 Hour Saltire Award! \ud83c\udf89 This nationally recognised volunteering award is a fantastic achievement and looks brilliant on CVs, College and University applications.
\nIt\u2019s never too late to start volunteering! \ud83d\udc9a If you\u2019d like to get involved, you would be very welcome to join the Middleden Green Team at one of our future litter picks. \ud83c\udf33\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f
\nCome along, make a difference and start building your volunteering hours! \ud83d\ude4c<\/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! – Sports Club Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Active Schools Meeting (Kalia Dair)<\/strong>
\nCan anyone who is part of the Active Schools Young Leadership Pathway (Young Leader or Ambassador) please attend a meeting on Wednesday 7th October at lunchtime, in the Active Schools Coordinator Office (across from IT suite). If anyone isn’t already involved, but would like to be, please feel free to attend and see if it’s something you would be interested in. Please get your lunch first then you can bring it up with you.<\/p>\n

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

Determined<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition<\/strong>: Showing firm decision and not giving up.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> He was determined to improve his grades.<\/p>\n

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Stem opportunity: Young WEIR-WISE: Discovering Engineering with S2 Girls (Dr Black) <\/strong>
\nIf you are an S2 girl interested in maths or science, this would be an excellent opportunity to explore a career in engineering at Strathclyde University. Applications are open for this program and must be submitted by 5th October. Scan the QR code below for more information, or see Dr Black (A6).<\/p>\n

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

October – Adapting & Initiative<\/em><\/p>\n

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

Article 12<\/em> Respect for Children\u2019s Views<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/em> As a young person you have the right to have your voice heard. KHS prides itself on giving young people the right to have a say in what is going on in the school through forums, focus groups and various pupil led groups across the school. Did you know you can also have a say in Politics through your very own Scottish Youth Parliament representative Alisha Ahmad who is in S6. You can speak to Alisha at any time and contact her via Instagram as well<\/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

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

We play traditional Scottish folk and ceilidh music, and new members are always welcome.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in joining, please speak to Mrs Duckett.<\/p>\n

MONDAY 05 OCTOBER<\/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><\/p>\n

Languages 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

Music Study Support (Mrs Duckett)<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udfb5 MUSIC STUDY SUPPORT – SENIOR PHASE \ud83c\udfb5<\/p>\n

Need help with your Music Assignment?<\/p>\n

Study Support runs every Monday after school starting Monday 7th September.<\/p>\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:<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n

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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