KHS PUPIL BULLETIN NO. (19)
Commencing Wednesday 21st January 2015
A
FIRE
ALARM
TEST
IS
CARRIED
10.40am – NO ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN.
OUT
EVERY
FRIDAY
AT
JOCHIL OF THE WEEK
“Who is the one person that arm wrestlers don’t want to meet?”
“Neil Armstrong”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CAMPUS LOST PROPERTY Items found – w/c 12th January
Bag 1
Bag 2
Light blue / dark blue hoody
White shorts
Plastic bag with sports kit, with school sports hoody Blue ‘river island’ jumper
Black/blue coat in plastic bag
Black, ‘V’ neck jumper
White sports kit, incl. school sports t-shirt in plastic Purple shorts x3
bag,
White/hooded body warmer
Black ‘V’ neck jumper
Black ‘V’ neck jumper
‘Fotheringhame’
White shorts
Light blue hat
Sports kit , with a very little pink hat, in
plastic bag
Hood from a coat. Black/yellow
School tie
Pair of black gloves
Black wool hat
Pair of red, fingerless, gloves
Very, very small red bobble hat
iphone case
Red, pom pom
Purple wallet
White shorts
CHEMISTRY STUDY CLASSES
Study classes run every week at the following times:
Wednesday lunchtime 1.30 onwards – mainly for Higher pupils – Dr Armstrong’s room
Thursday lunchtime 1.30 onwards – mainly for Nat 5 pupils – Mrs Forrest’s room
Advanced Higher by appointment with Mr Peddie.
In addition between now and the prelims there will be an after school class on
Wednesday from 15.40 to 16.30 in Dr Armstrong’s room
YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION
Congratulations to Eilidh Robertson S1 and Aaron Watts (S4) who represented the
school at the Regional Heats of the Springboard Young Chef Competition. Eilidh (one of
the youngest competitors) won 1st prize and will go onto represent the school at the
Scottish final. Eilidh made an amazing Beetroot risotto with sprouts and baked feta,
and Mont Blanc Macaroons. Well done.
Mrs Cairney
MEDIC INSIGHT PROGRAMME
Are you interested in a career in medicine? Do you have predicted grades of AAABB
with Chemistry and Biology? If you do, then the Medic Insight Programme is a fantastic
work experience opportunity for you! Please see posters on house room doors or the
school website for further information. Please let Mrs Morran know if you are applying
and/or want some support in doing so.
Mrs Morran
S3 BRONZE DofE
Please meet in Mrs Summers’ room on Friday at 2pm for the next afternoon training
session. Ensure your EDofE is update.
Mrs McKay/Miss Young
S3 LANGUAGES WORK
All S3 pupils are involved in a ‘Languages Work’ afternoon on Monday 26th January in the
hall. All S3 pupils will be in the hall periods 6 and 7. Pupils should go straight to the hall
after lunch. Pupils will be registered in the hall.
Modern Languages Department
SKI TRIP 2015
There will be a short meeting of all pupils going on the ski trip this Thursday (tomorrow)
at 1.30 in the PE classroom. Attendance is compulsory!
Mrs Page
PUPIL COUNCIL
A reminder to all pupil councillors that our next meeting will be next week, Wednesday
28th, at TSG time in the usual place. If you haven’t done so already, please collect the
minutes from our previous meeting before Christmas from me.
Looking forward to seeing you all there,
Mr. M
GIRLS’ FOOTBALL
The Girls Football will be starting up again on Tuesday 27th January for anyone who is
interested in going along. If poor weather we will go indoors. Miss Malcolm, PE will be
leading the sessions for this term.
Victoria Spence, Active Schools Coordinator
S1-S3 DANCE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Dance After School club will be starting back next week on Thursday 29th from 4-5pm in
the Dance Studio. Anyone from S1-S3 is welcome to go along.
Victoria Spence, Active Schools Coordinator
DANCE LEADERFEST
There is a celebration event for any pupils who have completed their Dance leader award
through YDance. Includes workshops, performances, special guests and awards. These
pupils include Demi Moran, Kirsty Stoton, Tiffany Mabbott, Emma Thornton, Holly
Greenshields & Iona Stevenson. If any of these pupils are interested in going to the
Dance Leaderfest in Edinburgh on Saturday 21st March from 9.30am-8pm please see
Victoria Spence on Thursday lunch time in the PE Classroom.
Victoria Spence, Active Schools Coordinator
SCHOOL SHOW 2015 AUDITIONS!!!
DRAMA STUDIO, FRIDAY 23nd JANUARY 1:20
Are you interested in being in a SCHOOL SHOW??
We are holding auditions for a school show which will be performed in the summer term
and are looking for pupils of all ages who have an interest in drama and music. Actors,
singers and musicians are welcome to come to a first information meeting in the drama
studio ON FRIDAY at 1:20 where you can find out more about the show!
Not an actor? We are also looking for Crew to work on lighting, set, sound and costume!
Come along to the information meeting on Friday.
Mrs MacPherson
WORLD CHALLENGE – TEAM 1
Team 1 have a meeting tomorrow (Thursday the 22nd) at 1.20pm in Mrs Kemp’s room.
Mrs Kemp
SILVER DofE
SILVERS - Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday 30th January … 1.45pm Mrs
Stevenson’s room.
DIRECT SILVERS - Remember you need to attend all the Bronze training meetings the
next one is this Friday afternoon! Attendance is COMPULSORY.
Mrs Morran
WORLD CHALLENGE – TEAM 2
Next meeting – Wednesday 28th January 1.20pm Ochil House Room
CONCERTO AUDITIONS
The Instrumental Music Service will be holding auditions for potential soloists who would
like to perform a concerto with one of the central Music Ensembles. Applications need
to be returned by Tuesday 24 February 2015. Please see Mr Rosie or your instrumental
Music Instructor for more details. Mr Rosie
SINGING@KINROSS
Come and join our new vocal group on Mondays at 1.25pm in Music Room 1. Sing a variety
of songs, make new friends and have fun. All welcome.
Mr Rosie
BRASS AND PERCUSSION INSTRUCTION
There are vacancies for Brass and Percussion lessons, please see Mr Rosie if you are
interested.
Mr Rosie
DEBATING
“This House believes that all politicians should have to stand as independent, unaffiliated
candidates in elections” Speaking FOR are Jack Watson and Mr. Winter and
OPPOSING are Freddie Bull and Nicholas Baughan. This motion is the one Freddie and
Nicholas will be debating in the next round of their debating competition, so a good turn
out would be appreciated.
Mrs. Winter
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN COMPUTER GAMES?
London Student Conferences with the Game Masters Exhibition (Edinburgh)
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‘So you want a career in Computer Games?’
On Wednesday 11th March 2015
@ Augustine United Church, Edinburgh (near National Museum of Scotland)
A unique event to combine a visit to the GAME MASTERS Exhibition at the National Museum of
Scotland
with expert lectures, aimed at school leavers, from leading professionals in the Games Industry.
Computer Game Design Specialists will talk to your students about the skill set, knowledge and
academic background involved in creating a computer game PLUS students will be able to visit to the
Game Masters Exhibition (2 minutes away). There they will be able view and play on games created
over the last few decades. We aim to ignite curiosity and bring a measure of reality for students who
are considering a career in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
Student Ticket Prices: £23 (includes entry ticket to Game Masters Exhibition)
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