{"id":21561,"date":"2026-10-30T08:07:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/?p=21561"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:12:07","slug":"43-blue-bulletin-friday-30-10-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/kirkcaldyhighschool\/2026\/10\/30\/43-blue-bulletin-friday-30-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"43. Blue Bulletin – Friday 30-10-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRIDAY 30 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

House Captains Meeting<\/strong> (Mrs Young)<\/strong>
\nCan all house captains please meet today in the library at break – Mr McKay will also be speaking to you so this may run very slightly into period 3.<\/p>\n

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Fife Council Building Services – Apprenticeship Scheme Presentation (Mrs Smith)<\/strong>
\nWednesday 4th November – Period 3
\nAnyone wishing to attend an industry insight presentation and to find out more information about the apprenticeship opportunities at Fife Council Building Services, should scan the QR code to register before Monday 2nd November. For more information speak to Mrs Smith.<\/p>\n

New S1 School of Rugby (Mr Harrower)<\/strong>
\nAny S1 pupil interested in joining the new S1 School of Rugby should collect a letter from Mr Harrower in the PE department as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Battlefields Trip 2027 (S2 & S3 Pupils Only)<\/strong>
\nAfter the success of this year’s trip, we are looking to organise another Battlefields Trip to Belgium and France in September 2027. If you are interested, you should collect a letter from Mrs Harrower in C2 and return it as soon as possible. If you would like to find out more about the trip, please speak to Mrs Harrower in C2 or Mr Harrower in PE. S3 pupils who previously handed a letter back should still collect a new letter.<\/p>\n

School Show (Ms Bruce & Mr Wilkie)<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udfad Attention future stars!<\/p>\n

Have you always wanted your moment in the spotlight?<\/p>\n

Maybe you’ll defy gravity…
\nMaybe you’ll hear the people sing…
\nMaybe you’ll seize the day…
\nMaybe you’ll dance through life…<\/p>\n

The KHS Musical is back, and we’re looking for performers, technicians and stage crew to help create our next spectacular production.
\nCome along to the Drama department on Monday 2 November after school to find out this year’s show and how you can get involved. Consider yourself part of the KHS family.<\/p>\n

\u2728 Because the best stories aren’t watched from the audience… they’re made on stage. \u2728<\/p>\n

Winter Formal – S5\/6 (Miss Lipton)<\/strong>
\nThis years Winter Formal will be held on Thursday 17th December from 19:00-22:00.
\nTickets are \u00a37.50 & now available to purchase through iPayimpact & from the office until Friday 4th December.<\/p>\n

Humanities Ambassadors (Mrs Logue)<\/strong>
\nCan all humanities ambassadors please come to Mrs Logue’s classroom (C12) on Tuesday 3rd November during breaktime for a quick meeting about your first jobs as humanities ambassadors!<\/p>\n

\u26bd S4 Events Management Class: 7-a-Side Football Tournament! \u26bd (Mr Caldwell)<\/strong>
\nGet your boots ready! The S4 Events Management Class is excited to invite you to take part in our upcoming charity 7-a-side football tournament. Gather your friends and compete for the championship title!<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Date:<\/strong> Friday, 30th October
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Time:<\/strong> 1:30 PM (aiming to finish by 3:30 PM)
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Location<\/strong>: School Astro
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Cost:<\/strong> \u00a31 per person to take part<\/p>\n

Tournament Rules & Team Requirements:<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Squad Size:<\/strong> Maximum of 9 players per team (7 players on the pitch + up to 2 substitutes).
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Senior Limit:<\/strong> A maximum of 4 S5\/S6 students are allowed in each team.<\/p>\n

How to Sign Up:<\/strong>
\n1.\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0Collect a participation sheet from Mr. Caldwell\u2019s Classroom at Break\/Lunch Time. DO NOT COME DURING CLASSES (D10).
\n2.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fill out your team details and return the completed sheet along with your team’s entry money to D10.
\n3.\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline: All sheets and money must be handed in by Wednesday, 29th October.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss out on an afternoon of fun, competition, and great football\u2014sign up your team today!<\/p>\n

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

Grateful<\/em><\/p>\n

Definition<\/strong>: Feeling or showing appreciation.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> He was grateful for the support he received.<\/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 38:\u00a0<\/em> Protection in War<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/em> As Remembrance Day approaches and we reflect on the sacrifices made by our armed forces across the world we will also think about many of the young people that have been affected by war across the world. For example, the Israel Palestine conflict has killed over 50,000 children since Oct 2023 and the Russian Ukraine War has killed over 3,500 children.<\/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.
\nWe 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 02 NOVEMBER<\/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
\nNeed help with your Music Assignment?<\/p>\n

Study Support runs every Monday after school starting Monday 7th September.
\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.
\nAll 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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