{"id":21362,"date":"2026-10-05T08:17:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21362"},"modified":"2026-10-05T08:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:46:20","slug":"34-blue-bulletin-monday-05-10-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/05\/34-blue-bulletin-monday-05-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"34. Blue Bulletin – Monday 05-10-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 The Juniors House Chase – Tuesday 6 October (Prefect Team)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think you can outsmart the Chaser?<\/p>\n

We’re looking for teams from every house to take part in The Juniors House Chase at lunchtime in the Assembly Hall on Tuesday 6 October.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Open to all houses
\n\u2705 Teams of 3 pupils (one from S1, one from S2, and one from S3)
\n\u2705 Earn valuable house points
\n\u2705 Chance to win a 5-minute early-out-of-class pass valid until Friday
\n\u2705 Participants leave class 5 minutes early before lunch<\/p>\n

Not competing? Come along and watch! Entry is free, and donations for sweets are welcome.<\/p>\n

Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up and represent your house. \ud83c\udfc6<\/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

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

UCAS Sign Up (Mrs Kendrick)<\/strong>
\nUCAS sign up this week in Social Education. Charge your I pads ahead of class. Please ensure you are in Social Education to sign up for UCAS and get your buzzword and important information about personal statements and key dates.
\nIf you are in S5 and want to apply to university, please speak to your Social Education teacher about joining the S6 Social Education class that period so you do not miss out. Or, failing any of the above see Mrs Kendrick.<\/p>\n

Netball (Mrs Poynter & Steedman)<\/strong>
\nNetball will be cancelled after school this Tuesday due to Mrs Poynter and Mrs Steedman having a meeting after school . It will resume as normal after the holidays.<\/p>\n

S1 Scottish Shield Tie (Mr Geissler\/Mr Mooney)<\/strong>
\nCan all those selected to represent KHS in the S1 Scottish Shield tie against Queen Anne this afternoon please meet in the Inclusion Hub at 3:00pm (no earlier).<\/p>\n

\"Alt<\/div>\n

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

\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

Envious<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition<\/strong>: Feeling discontent because someone else has something desirable.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> She felt envious of her friend\u2019s success.<\/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> Not all young people are able to access this right (respecting their views) In some countries across the world people’s views are not respected, some have even taken measures to stop protest and free speech such as North Korea, China, Iran, Burma, Equatorial Guinea, Turkmenistan and Vietnam.<\/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

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

TUESDAY 06 OCTOBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0<\/strong> Soup of the day, Bacon Cheeseburger Stack served with Wedges or Veggie Cheeseburger in a Bun with Wedges. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

TODAY\u2019S STANDING NOTICES<\/strong>
\nLGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray) \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/p>\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

\ud83d\udccd Where? Dr Murray\u2019s classroom (A4)<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc9c Who\u2019s welcome? Absolutely everyone!<\/p>\n

Classics Film Club (Ms Brown)<\/strong>
\nSwords and sandals at the ready! The original Clash of the Titans is back by popular demand. All are welcome to Classics Film club, in C11. Bring your lunch. See me in advance for a pass.<\/p>\n

RMPS Study Support (Mrs MacMorris)<\/strong>
\nOpen to all year groups in C14 Tuesday after school.<\/p>\n

Rights Respecting Schools Group (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nThis will be on a Tuesday Lunch in B14. All welcome.<\/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

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

Inktober Drawing Challenge (Miss Kinloch)<\/strong>
\nMeets every Tuesday in October. D15, Art at lunchtime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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