{"id":21396,"date":"2026-10-06T08:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21396"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:29:45","slug":"35-blue-bulletin-tuesday-06-10-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/06\/35-blue-bulletin-tuesday-06-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"35. Blue Bulletin – Tuesday 06-10-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Sponge a Teacher – House Fundraiser (Mr Spink)<\/strong>
\nWanna get your own back on your teachers? Come along to the front playground at 1:05 Thursday 8th Oct\/ 10:20 Friday 9th Oct to throw a wet sponge at them – \u00a31 per throw – all proceeds will go to the House Fund to help raise money for Reward Trips etc. See posters around school for more details.<\/p>\n

S2 Football (Mr Pennel)<\/strong>
\nTraining is cancelled this week, it will be back on the first week back after the holidays.<\/p>\n

Lost Property (Mr Stewart)<\/strong>
\nIf you have lost any clothing and want to check lost property in PE, please come down and look before Wednesday this week. Any items left behind will be donated to charity.<\/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

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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

\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

LGBT+ Group (Dr. Murray) \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08<\/strong><\/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

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Classics Film Club (Ms Brown)<\/strong>
\nTitanic is on from 08\/10\/26 . It’s not classical, but it is as long as the Odyssey! \ud83d\ude09
\nAll S1-S6 pupils are welcome. Bring your lunch asap to C11. 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

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

WEDNESDAY 07 OCTOBER<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Meal:\u00a0<\/strong> Soup of the day, Roast Chicken in Gravy with Yorkshire Pudding & Mash or Roast Vegan Fillet in Gravy with Yorkshire Pudding & Mash. Chicken Fries at breaktime.<\/p>\n

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

KHS Radio Show on K107FM (Dr Murray) \ud83d\udcfb<\/strong>
\nWe present a weekly show on Kirkcaldy\u2019s radio station, K107FM every Wednesday. You could be involved. We meet every\u202fWednesday\u202fin\u202fA4\u202f(Dr Murray\u2019s room in Science)<\/p>\n

Chess Club (Mr Morrice)<\/strong>
\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

Anime & Manga Club (Mrs Kelsey)<\/strong>
\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

BGE Maths Study Support (Mrs McMahon)<\/strong>
\nMaths Study Support will be on a Wednesday Lunchtime in B3.<\/p>\n

Taskmaster Club (Mrs Gauffre)<\/strong>
\nS1-3 Taskmaster Club will be in C14 on a Wednesday Lunch time. Complete challenges, outsmart your opponents, win points from the Taskmaster!!! Bring your own lunch. See Mrs Gauffre for a pass<\/p>\n

The Treblemakers Choir (Mr Wilkie)<\/strong>
\nThe choir starts back this Wednesday afterschool (3:30pm to 4:15pm) in room E13. Everyone is welcome. If you love singing, then this is for you. Loads of performing opportunities are on the horizon. See you all there.<\/p>\n

Wellbeing Drop In (PSO\u2019s)<\/strong>
\nWe are hosting a launch event for our Wellbeing drop-in. This will involve trying a variety of activities to support wellbeing, including kinetic sand, making stress balls, badge making and more. There will also be the option for people to discuss, 1-1, any wellbeing concerns and to get some support with this. Please pop along and say hello! This will be on every Wednesday at lunchtime in the old PSO Base so if you can’t make today, you can come along at another time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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