Once again the school’s talented musicians did themselves and Braidhurst proud at the North Lanarkshire School’s Christmas Concert which took place at Motherwell concert Hall on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 December. Sixteen pupils from S1 to S6 performed in a variety of musical groups including the chorus, jazz band, pipe band and orchestras. A huge well done to all pupils who participated.
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INDUSTRY VISIT – LINN PRODUCTS
On Friday 9 December, 22 pupils from S5 and S6, attended a full day industry visit with the engineering company Linn Products, based in Waterfoot, Glasgow. Once pupils had arrived at the factory they were shown what is involved in and what it takes to be an audio manufacturing apprentice. This valuable information and guidance was delivered to pupils, once again as part of the school’s ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program.
CAREERS WORKSHOP
As part of the school’s ongoing ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program, 22 boys from S5 and S6 attended a careers workshop delivered by Alan Burrows, the Chief Operating Officer for Motherwell Football Club, on Monday 12 December.
SANTA DASH
On Sunday 11 December one of our big hearted pupils, Callum Bickett from S2, took part in Glasgow’s annual ‘Santa Dash’ along with his full family to raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice. The fun run took place around the city centre and saw participants dressed as an assortment of Santa Claus’ and they tried to complete the circuit. Callum and his family managed to raise almost £600 for the hospice.
Under 14 Scottish Cup 3rd Round
Wallace HS 1-2 Braidhurst HS
A brace from Robbie Brown helped Braidhurst U14s see off a determined Wallace High School in their 3rd round tie in the Scottish Cup. Two great saves from Ryan Renwick prevented the hosts from taking the lead in an even first half but the deadlock would soon be broken. A great cross delivered by Cameron Campbell was met by the head of Robbie who guided the ball past their keeper. A second quickly followed as a corner kick failed to be cleared by the Wallace defence and Robbie lashed the ball into the net with a left footed strike. After half-time Wallace halved the deficit and made Braidhurst work hard for their victory but the visitors held on to ensure progress to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup. They will now play the winners of Graeme HS or Our Lady’s HS Cumbernauld.
NIL BY MOUTH WORKSHOP
A group of S3/S4 pupils attended an anti-sectarianism workshop in the school’s assembly hall, on Tuesday 29th November, as part of their Literacy project. The workshop was delivered by Nil by Mouth Scotland, the country’s leading charity for challenging sectarianism. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed the informative talk.
XL/DUKE OF EDINBURGH GROUP REHIS TRAINING
On Monday 28th November the school’s XL/Duke of Edinburgh pupils attended at REHIS training day at the Forgewood community Centre which was organised by Craig Allan of the Forgewood Community Co-operative. All participants enjoyed learning about food hygiene and safety with pupils passing the exam to earn a REHIS qualification. The group now hope to develop their skills even further by embarking on a first aid course.
