Kirkintilloch High School News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/ Latest news stories from Kirkintilloch High School e4education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 3.2.2-r1 (www.e4education.co.uk) Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:56 GMT Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:56 GMT Book Group spelling bee http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=100 Well done to Brian Clark, Hannah Cramman and Ross Clarke who have reached the final of the library’s Book Group Spelling Bee challenge.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:56 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=100 Advanced Higher Art Exhibition http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=99 This year’s Advanced Higher Art and Design Exhibition takes place on Wednesday 22nd May between 4pm and 7pm. Work from the Higher Photography class will also be featured.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:05 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=99 S1 Scientist of the Month - May http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=98 S1 pupils were given the task to produce a short report on a forensic laboratory technique, following on from a Science topic pupils had been studying focusing on separation techniques in the lab. There were a wide range of techniques researched - from fingerprinting to analysis of blood splatters to forensic odontology.

The winners from each class:
1a - Andrew Liddle
1b - Rachel McRae
1c - Jessica Ross
1d - Scott Henry
1e - Sophie Greer
1f - Kirsty MacMillan
]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 11:30:39 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=98 Yorkhill Children‘s Foundation http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=97 This week Kirkintilloch High School donated £289.27 to Yorkhilll Children's Foundation.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:35:54 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=97 Library Easter competition http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=96 Congratulations to Ruairi Ferris, Ross Brown and Hannah Cramman who were winners in the library’s ‘design an Easter egg’ competition.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:38:17 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=96 S2 scientist of the month - March http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=95 S2 Scientist of the month winners for March

2A: Scott Quinn
2B: Sarah Mills
2C: Matthew Anderson
2D: Stuart Fleming
2E: Steven Fleming
2F: Danielle Geekie
]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:29:23 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=95 Easter holiday http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=94 The school will close at 2.30pm on Thursday 28th March and will re-open at 8.55am on Monday 15th April.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:00:52 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=94 Easter School http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=93 Easter School Timetable and letter to parents can be found here

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:40:18 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=93 Red Nose Day 2013 http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=88

Red Nose Day Events

Harlem Shake video now available to view

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:46:17 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=88 What a Fizzy Time! http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=91 In the February of 2013, twenty-six pupils and two staff members (Mrs Dorans and Mr Chappelle) gathered on a bus and journeyed for forty-five minutes, through the cold snowy weather of Scotland, to reach the gates of none other than Coca Cola Enterprises. 

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:44:16 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=91 Youth and Philanthropy Initiative http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=90 On Friday 15th March a number of Kirkintilloch High School’s S6 pupils presented in groups on charities for YPI (Youth and Philanthropy Initiative) to raise £3000 for a deserving local cause.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:32:22 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=90 Art and Design News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=89 Strathclyde University Architecture Department visit and Folio deadlines

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:28:37 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=89 S1 Scientist of the month winners http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=87 Scientist of the Month winners

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:24:26 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=87 Jo Swinson visit http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=85 On Friday 1st March, Jo Swinson MP spent the morning with the staff and senior pupils of the Kirkintilloch High School Modern Studies Department.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:17:29 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=85 Mercer University Visit http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=86 This week the Intermediate 2 and Higher RMPS class hosted a number of American students from Mercer University in Georgia.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:15:02 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=86 Supported Study Programme http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=84 More information and links to sign up sheets and full programme here

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:45:14 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=84 Art and Design news - March http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=83 Art and Design news for March.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:36:45 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=83 School Meals Price Increase - April 2013 http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=81 A two course meal or Daily Meal Deal will increase in price to £2.10 from Monday 15 April 2013

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:06:17 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=81 Scientist of the Month – February http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=80 Scientist of the month - February

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:22:02 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=80 Art Department News - February http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=79 Art school applications, S2 Careers workshop, Textile workshop

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:19:22 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=79 Holocaust Educational Trust Regional Ambassador http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=77 Congratulations to Emma Wheelhouse who has been chosen to be a Regional Ambassador for the Holocaust Educational Trust. Read her report here

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:47:59 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=77 Scottish Youth Parliament Candidate http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=78 Rachel Crawford is standing for election to the Scottish Youth Parliament next month. Read her manifesto here.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:42:29 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=78 Exam Revision Programmes http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=76 In the run up to the SQA exams, Kirkintilloch High School will be providing supported study and Easter school revision programmes. Details will follow shortly.
 
AOK Learning will also be providing pupil revision conferences at Glasgow Caledonian University (and 3 other locations in Scotland)
]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:33:15 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=76 Art and Design News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=75 Art and Design News - February

]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:39:23 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=75 Holocaust Memorial Day http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=74 AN INSPIRING assembly marked Holocaust Memorial Day at Kirkintilloch High School last week, bringing pupils of all ages together to highlight the dangers of intolerance and disrespect.

]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:17:04 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=74 Holocaust Memorial Assembly http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=73 Kirkintilloch High School commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day 2013

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:17:47 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=73 Scientist of the Month - January http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=72 As part of our ongoing Curriculum for Excellence work, the Science Departments competition – Young Scientist of the Month continues to be popular with pupils.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:26:44 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=72 Weather Update - 17 January 2013 http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=71 Recent weather reports have suggested heavy snowfall for the local area over Thursday night and Friday morning. Attached is the latest information received from the local authority on the morning of Thursday 17 January.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:52:13 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=71 s5 - s6 Prelims http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=70 Prelims

The prelim timetable for s5 and s6 is attached

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:24:17 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=70 Fire Ambassadors http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=69 In a new initiative between Kirkintilloch High School and the Fire and Rescue Service, S4 Princes’ Trust pupils have taken on the roles as Fire Ambassadors. The pupils have been working closely with the Fire and Rescue Service to promote information regarding home fire safety.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:41:46 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=69 East Dunbartonshire Primary School Improvement Programme http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=68 The informal consultation on the options packages identified by Council consists of a questionnaire. This questionnaire is open for any resident of East Dunbartonshire to complete, to make their views known. 10,000 randomly selected households have received a copy of this questionnaire by post. If you did not receive a questionnaire, you can fill in an online version, or request a paper copy from the Council.

]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 19:49:15 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=68 Doodle Competition Winner http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=67 Congratulations to Becky Hopkins who won the KHS heat of a Doodle Competition, run by East Dunbartonshire Council and the East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health. She received a £25 iTunes voucher and certificate. Well done to Becky, and thanks to the Art department for helping to run the competition.

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:38:36 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=67 Christmas newsletter http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=66 The Christmas newsletter can be found here

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:27:31 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=66 New lunch menu: January - June 2013 http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=65 New Pod menu available

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:00:24 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=65 XL News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=64 The S3 XL class have been preparing for Christmas but they have also been thinking of others at this special time of year.

Two members of the S3 XL class have recently taken part in Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Services project: FireReach.
]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:26:20 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=64 Make-up Artistry course http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=63 The Intermediate 2 Drama class were recently visited by
make-up students from Cumbernauld College’s Make-up Artistry course.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:03:32 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=63 Guidance News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=61 On Friday 16th November, 12 fifth year pupils from Kirkintilloch High School attended a course at Historic Scotland’s training centre in Stirling.

Following this excursion, the pupils then attended an open day at North Glasgow College on the 23rd of November.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:41:08 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=61 Drama Department News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=62 Drama Department News

The Drama Department at Kirkintilloch High School have been incredibly busy, as always, in the past few months. We have enjoyed some tremendous performances already including the annual Higher and Intermediate 2 Presentations, Twelfth Night as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival and Advanced Higher presentations.
]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:39:50 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=62 Helping others http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=60 S6 Pupils lend a helping hand at Campsie View School

Campsie View is a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 years. The school serves all of East Dunbartonshire and pupils have a wide range of needs.

 The following pupils assisted in the transformation of a typical classroom to the magical setting of Campsie View's requested Santa's Grotto:

Tammy Boyle

Lucy Scott

Sarah Conroy

Mr G Rafferty (Art and Design Department) accompanied the pupils during their day visit and witnessed how the team achieved their goal. The above pictures capture and demonstrate their skills. All of the pupils have expressed their great satisfaction in being given the opportunity to help others. The experience will always be remembered and their act of citizenship will prove invaluable as they find themselves making applications for work or full-time study.

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:02:44 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=60 School Choir http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=59 Kirkintilloch High School Choir

On Thursday 29thNovember, Kirkintilloch High School’s choir were invited to sing at this year’s annual St Andrew’s First Aid Awards.

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:18:22 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=59 Art and Design News http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=58 Art and Design news - December 2012

]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:34:30 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=58 Medics against Violence http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=57 Medics against Violence presentation - November 2012

]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:34:21 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=57 Scientist of the Month http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=56 Scientist of the Month - November 2012

]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:33:55 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=56 Winter Dance http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=55 Kirkintilloch High School’s Winter Dance will take place on the evening
of Wednesday 19th December. 

]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 09:54:30 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=55 Temporary Road Traffic Management http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=54 Works by Scotland Gas Networks will require Temporary Traffic Management on the B8048 Waterside Road and Kirkintilloch Road.  These works are due to commence on Monday 8 October 2012 and it is anticipated will last for approximately 5 months.

]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:43:23 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=54 S1 Welcome Disco http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=53 Kirkintilloch High School will be hosting an S1 Welcome Disco on the evening of Wednesday 19th September.

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:35:20 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=53 Riverside Museum Visit http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=52 Class 4G Art and Design visit the Riverside Museum

]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:17:54 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=52 New term http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=51 The new term starts on August 16th

]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:27:50 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=51 New Timetables http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=48 On Wednesday 6th June, all pupils will start their new timetable

]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 11:59:51 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=48 New Blazers http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=47 Any parents/carers wishing to have their child fitted for a school blazer...

]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 09:26:44 GMT http://www.kirkintilloch.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/news/default.asp?storyID=47