1. Kirkcaldy West Primary School P4-7 Assembly 3 rd September 2010 Successful Learners Confident Individuals Effective Contributors Responsible Citizens Believe to Achieve

2. KIRKCALDY September 1 st 2000 A bulldozer marked the end of the road for one of Kirkcaldy’s smallest streets, when eight houses were razed to the ground. The residences in Scott Street, situated between Alison Street and Saunders Street, were demolished after it was discovered They were subsiding due to mine workings beneath them. Families living in the houses have been rehomed. Fife Free Press Fife Free Press

3. W acky World A wacky idea? Who invented the light bulb? Joseph Swan Joseph Swan or or Thomas Edison Thomas Edison

4. Blackpool Illuminations 3.11.10 – 7.11.10  Today, over a million lights will be switched on, including more than a hundred miles of bulbs strung along the promenade.  The Blackpool Illuminations first started out way back in 1879 when just 8 electric arc lamps stood along the promenade. They were described as ‘artificial sunshine’ and were revolutionary as light bulbs weren’t even invented until 1878! Blackpool

5.  The brightest night of all in Blackpool is the Big Switch On, when thousands of people gather to enjoy the fun and excitement. Styles and technology, however, are constantly adapting to address the green issues of conservation and energy efficiency.

6. E nough Already! Packed Lunches Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

7. S chool’s In  Family Points  Playleaders  Eco Warriors – lighting in school  Pupil Council  Wests  Playground Bags

8. T imes Past 3 rd September 1939 ‘I am speaking to you from the Cabinet Room of 10 Downing Street. This morning the British Ambassador in Berlin handed the German government a final note, stating that unless we heard from them - by 11 o'clock - that they were prepared at once to withdraw their troops from Poland, a state of war would exist between us. I have to tell you now that no such undertaking has been received and that, consequently, this country is at war with Germany’. Neville Chamberlain Right click on my picture and open hyperlink to hear my speech.

9. A thought for today …… A drop of ink makes thousands think. If you’ve learned to read, you can learn to succeed. Author Unknown Believe to Achieve