Kinross Newsletter

Club & Community Group NewsKinross High SchoolParent Council℅ Kinross High School, 8 High Street. Kinross,KY13 8AWSchool Uniform Purple BlazerA new school year is already upon us and a momentous oneat that with the move to the new campus only months away.The KHSPC is looking forward to an enjoyable andsuccessful year.The new school blazers have sold very well over thesummer and despite half the consignment not arriving untila few days after the start of school, the new uniform hasmade a smart and colourful impact, and a welcomeimprovement to the standards of school dress. The KHSPCwill continue to sell the blazers over the coming months.The aim is to encourage as many pupils as possible,throughout the school, to again wear the purple uniformblazer, and in particular in time for the move to the newcampus. The KHSPC would like to take the opportunity tothank all the pupils, parents and school staff for theircontinued support to this important initiative. For moreinformation please contact the school office or alternativelythe KHSPC Chair Andy Williams or Vice Chair JaffreyWeir.KHSPC MembershipWe are looking for volunteers to help with the work of theKHSPC and its Events and Fundraising Team (EFT). Anyparent (or guardian) of a pupil studying at KHS mayvolunteer as a parent member of the KHSPC. For furtherinformation please contact Andy Williams the KHSPCChair.KHSPC ClerkThe position of Clerk to the KHSPC is vacant. Anyoneinterested in taking on this paid role should contact AndyWilliams the KHSPC Chair. The role is open to anyone inthe community and is not restricted to parents (or guardians)of pupils attending KHS.Role of the KHSPCThe objectives of the KHSPC are broadly to represent theviews of the parents of pupils at the school in the areas ofeducation and welfare. We wish to work in partnershipwith the school to create a positive and proactiveenvironment which supports pupils, staff, and parents.Within the KHSPC the E&FT looks after the activities ofthe old Parent Teacher Association.The next KHSPC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday1 September starting at 7.15 pm at the High School.Parents and guardians of pupils attending Kinross HighSchool are most welcome to attend the meeting.The elected officers of the KHSPC for the 2009/10academic year are:Chair: Andy Williams - 01577 861682,a.b.williams@btopenworld.comVice Chair: Jaffrey Weir - 01577 865780,jaffreyweir@lebc-group.comTreasurer: Denis Sweeney - 01577 861651,sweeney5@tiscali.co.ukIf you wish to raise any issue regarding the KHSPC andparental involvement in the High School, please don’thesitate to contact one of the above officers. Alternativelyyou may write to the Chair care of the school address notedabove.26Kinross High SchoolCampus Information Parents EveningMon 14 September, 7.00pmThis is an opportunity for all parents to find outmore about the way the campus will work for the school.Venue: Kinross High School.School ClosureKHS will be closed to pupils on Friday 23 October andMonday 26 & Tuesday 27 October. We plan to haveorientation tours for pupils, a third of the school at a time,on Wednesday 28 October, with school opening for normalbusiness on Thursday 29 October. Senior pupils will leadthese visits so they will likely be inducted to the campus onTuesday afternoon.Campus LetsFor Lets from October, you should continue to complete theSchool Let form and return it to Support Services PullarHouse. Lets will be confirmed once the new booking systemhas been completely configured sometime in September.Goodbye to the HighWe will arrange dates for former pupils and staff to visit thecurrent High School Buildings before we close the doors forthe last time. This is likely to be in the last week of term,details to be confirmed.Visits to campusThe number of people allowed to visit remains low, with theconstraints of a working building site. We are aiming toarrange organised visits once the campus is open so watchthis space for more details.Campus Launch Event, 20-22 NovemberAn exciting programme of events is being arranged toshowcase the new facilities and organisations which will beusing the campus. If you are interested in participating insome way please contact Derek Morris at Kinross HighSchool. See also Loch Leven Campus update, p 9.MUCKHART GOLF CLUB27 hole golfing complex with panoramic viewsOPEN DAY - Sunday 6 SeptemberGreat membership deals available eg – pay the 2009subscription rate and play until the end of 2010phone for details**3 MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE PRICE OF 2****NO JOINING FEE IF YOU JOIN 6 SEPTEMBER**Catering available in the Clubhouse Practice areaWell-stocked professional’s shop Tuition availableTel: 01259 781423 for detailsor email: enquiries@muckhartgolf.comWESTFIELD CHILDMINDINGRegistered child minder & qualified child practitionerChildren cared for from 6 months to 12 yearsBefore and After school pickup service (Milnathort PS)Holiday CareCountryside Location, 3 miles from MilnathortTelephone Julian on 01577 864860