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fireworks safety

Thank you to the Fire Officers from the Fire safety Centre in Paisley who spoke to our S1 pupils and our cluster P7 pupils who were visiting (Friday, 31st Oct) for the first of their taster sessions.  Fire Safety Officer Steven Smith advised young people on the potential dangers of fireworks and how to keep safe on bonfire night.

Careers Fayre – Thurs, 6th Nov

The Barrhead High Careers Fayre will take place at the school on Thursday 6th of November, from 7-9pm in the school dining area.

Over fifty delegates will be attending, including the major colleges and universities near Glasgow and beyond to answer any queries pupils have about their future studies. In addition, there will be a number of people representing a number of jobs in the ‘real people, real jobs’ section, covering a wide spectrum of professions (details attached).

This is a unique opportunity for the young people of Barrhead High to ask people about a number of careers with the aim of helping them make the correct choices as they consider their futures.

Parents and carers are encouraged to attend the event along with young people, which is a ‘drop-in’ evening where pupils can arrive and leave when they choose.

Any questions or queries, or if you would like to attend as a part of the ‘real people, real jobs’ section, please contact the school on 0141 577 2100.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Basketball Victory

Well done to BHS Senior Boys Basketball Team who managed a slim victory against St Ninians HS, winning 24-26.

Barrhead started the game brilliantly with some excellent inter-play between D Mundemba and A Watson. Into the second quarter with Barrhead leading 7-11, St Ninians stormed into the lead, finishing the half 17-13 ahead.
In the second half both teams tired a little, which allowed J Beatt to demonstrate some excellent individual skill by driving to the basket on numerous occasions. The final few minutes of the game were frantic, with Barrhead ahead by two points both teams used time-outs to tweak their offences. Further good work from D Mundemba in defense ensured victory for Barrhead.
Well done to all of the boys involved, including those that debuted for the team – E. Stevenson, A Innes, R Cooper, A Gilmour, S Ahmed, N Telerman and K McCormack.

Girls Active Day

On Friday, Barrhead girls participated in National Girls Active Day which was a huge success.  All female pupils in the school had the opportunity to participate in a few activity sessions including dance, yoga and fitness. Every girl involved from S1-6 then performed the dance at the closing ceremony at the end of the day. We hope that this has inspired our girls to get active and enjoy physical activity. Thanks to all staff involved, and a particular thanks to our three female Young Ambassadors; Donna Smith, Kirsty McGinley and Caitlin Kinnear.

Under 16’s vs under 18’s football

     

Barrhead High School’s under 18s football team hosted the most local derby ever – a match against Barrhead High’s under 16s!  The game was closer than anyone had expected: with both teams playing superbly as they attempted to claim the pride.  Jamie Cochran gave the under-18s the lead with a fine goal and it looked as though it might be a smooth sail for the seniors when they were given a penalty not long after.  However the shot was saved by the in-form 16s goalkeeper Ross Cooper.  The game really took off when a bullet-header from Steven Pringle gave the younger team the equaliser.  The enthralling game could be summed up as a great defensive show from both teams as the defenders were more than matching the strikers.  In regulation time, the game finished 1-1; with the seniors taking the victory in a, just as even, penalty competition.  Regardless of the result, the performance of both teams stands them in good stead for the coming season. Well Done!