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Art and Design News - June
Artist of the month, James Watt workshop and Glasgow School of Art tour
Book Group spelling bee final
Congratulations to Ross Clarke - winner of the library's Spelling Bee Final.
Ross won 3 books of his choice and is shown here with them.
Annie
Presented by Kirkintilloch High School at Cumbernauld Theatre on 18th, 19th and 20th June at 7.45pm. Tickets are on sale from Cumbernauld Theatre on 01236 732887
Advanced Higher Art Exhibition
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.
S1 Scientist of the Month - May
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.
Yorkhill Children's Foundation
This week Kirkintilloch High School donated £289.27 to Yorkhilll Children's Foundation.
Library Easter competition
Congratulations to Ruairi Ferris, Ross Brown and Hannah Cramman who were winners in the library’s ‘design an Easter egg’ competition.
S2 scientist of the month - March
S2 Scientist of the month winners for March
Easter holiday
The school will close at 2.30pm on Thursday 28th March and will re-open at 8.55am on Monday 15th April.
What a Fizzy Time!
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.
Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
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.
Art and Design News
Strathclyde University Architecture Department visit and Folio deadlines
Jo Swinson visit
On Friday 1st March, Jo Swinson MP spent the morning with the staff and senior pupils of the Kirkintilloch High School Modern Studies Department.
Mercer University Visit
This week the Intermediate 2 and Higher RMPS class hosted a number of American students from Mercer University in Georgia.
Supported Study Programme
More information and links to sign up sheets and full programme here
School Meals Price Increase - April 2013
A two course meal or Daily Meal Deal will increase in price to £2.10 from Monday 15 April 2013
Art Department News - February
Art school applications, S2 Careers workshop, Textile workshop
Holocaust Educational Trust Regional Ambassador
Congratulations to Emma Wheelhouse who has been chosen to be a Regional Ambassador for the Holocaust Educational Trust. Read her report here
Scottish Youth Parliament Candidate
Rachel Crawford is standing for election to the Scottish Youth Parliament next month. Read her manifesto here.
Exam Revision Programmes
Holocaust Memorial Day
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.
Scientist of the Month - January
As part of our ongoing Curriculum for Excellence work, the Science Departments competition – Young Scientist of the Month continues to be popular with pupils.
Weather Update - 17 January 2013
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.
Fire Ambassadors
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.
East Dunbartonshire Primary School Improvement Programme
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.
Doodle Competition Winner
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.
XL News
The S3 XL class have been preparing for Christmas but they have also been thinking of others at this special time of year.
Make-up Artistry course
The Intermediate 2 Drama class were recently visited by
make-up students from Cumbernauld College’s Make-up Artistry course.
Guidance News
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.
Drama Department News
Drama Department News
Helping others
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.
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.
School Choir
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.
Winter Dance
Kirkintilloch High School’s Winter Dance will take place on the evening
of Wednesday 19th December.
Temporary Road Traffic Management
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.
S1 Welcome Disco
Kirkintilloch High School will be hosting an S1 Welcome Disco on the evening of Wednesday 19th September.
Sport Relief 2012
Kirkintilloch High School pupils excelled in their fundraising efforts for Sport Relief 2012...
Andy Scott, Scottish figurative sculptor
Andy Scott, Scottish figurative sculptor visits Kirkintilloch High School to talk to pupils studying Art and Design
Holocaust Memorial Day 2012
Kirkintilloch High School commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day with a special assembly on 27 January 2012...
Citizenship @ Work
Two Senior Pupils recently visited Campsie View School to create a Santa's Grotto for all pupils attending Campsie View School which caters for pupils with learning disabilities. The two S6 pupils who assisted Mr. Rafferty were Julia Hajduczyk and Edward Zhou, who appear in the picture below:
Young Enterprise Scotland Award Winners
Kirkintilloch High School scoops three awards at the Young Enterprise Scotland Dunbartonshire Area Awards Ceremony.....
Kirkintilloch HS Cluster Showcase
An exhibition of the work undertaken by staff in Kirkintilloch High School social subjects departments and our associated primary schools.
Helping others
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.
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