A group of 24 S3 pupils visited Strathclyde University on 11 May as part of a Focus West event designed to give pupils a taste of life at a University and some idea of the advantages of going on to University. The pupils were split into groups with pupils from other schools and took part in a variety of activities, including icebreaker games, a campus tour and quiz, a presentation from current students and a closing lecture including a look at the prospectus. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day, with the icebreaker games and campus tour going down particularly well. Importantly, they all left with a very positive attitude towards the prospect of going to University, for both the social and academic aspects.
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Scottish Cup Semi-Final
Braidhurst under 14’s took on St. Andrew’s Secondary on Monday evening at Somervell Park, home of Cambuslang Rangers, in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final. Both teams were cheered on by a sizeable crowd and it wasn’t long before the deadlock was broken, with Braidhurst unfortunately getting off to the worst possible start. A corner failed to be cleared and the ball was fired home from close range, putting St. Andrew’s into a one goal lead. Chances were few and far between, but from another corner – this time for Braidhurst – Adam Kettings looped a header over the keeper to equalise and keep the tie level going into the break. After the restart, Alistair Small won his side a penalty which Mason Kelman converted at the second time of asking, with the St. Andrew’s goalkeeper having made a terrific save. Braidhurst were now firmly in control and put the game beyond doubt when Adam scored his second of the game, rounding the keeper and slotting into an empty net. The game ended 3-1 with Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole delighted at the outcome and performance from the team. The boys now have a Scottish Cup Final to look forward to against St. Ninian’s High School from Giffnock.
Literacy Day
To help launch the school’s very first Literacy Day we welcomed author Keith Gray into the library for a talk with our S1 pupils. Keith spoke about this own journey from being a self-confessed ‘hater’ of reading to a published, prize-winning author of 21 young adult books. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed Keith’s talk and asked him many interesting questions. Later that day a select group of pupils were back in the library for a Literacy quiz which proved very competitive. All pupils enjoyed the fun questions with the team from 1M the eventual winners. A big well done to everyone involved.
Success for Braidhurst Artists
Braidhurst High Art and Design pupils recently had their work exhibited in the North Lanarkshire Youth Arts Exhibition.
Pupils from S2 to S6 submitted work for this and we are very pleased to announce that Braidhurst High School’s Art Display was
given the award of ‘Best School In Exhibition’ This was a great reflection of all the solid effort that the pupils had put into their art work.
Pictured L-R: Megan Pang, Lorraine Tollan and Natalie Ferguson with their Certificates of Participation.
Braidhurst Pupils Become Authors
Some S1 pupils have had their short stories included in an anthology, entitled ” Spine Chillers”. The pupils worked on these in class last Hallow’een then had the difficult task of reducing them to 100 words, which was the criteria for entries.
The pupils are Ben Queen, Alex Lowry, Olivia Biggart, Richard Hallford ( not present in the picture), Leah Fairservice, Kyle Easton, Cameron Stewart and Eve Nicholson.
Under 14s Semi-Final Joy
Braidhurst Under 14s braved stormy weather conditions on Thursday to play their Semi-Final of the Lanarkshire Cup away to Chryston High School. The first half was a scrappy affair with both teams struggling to cope with the conditions, but the visitors eventually went in front thanks to a left-footed strike from Alistair Small. Stuart McKinstry then doubled their lead soon after, firing past the keeper at the second time of asking, which gave Braidhurst a 2-0 lead going into half-time. The second half was much the same as the first, but after a Nathan Spence pass put Robbie Shanks through on goal, a neat finish past the keeper put the game beyond doubt. The game ended 3-0 to Braidhurst, with Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole delighted at the outcome as well as the effort that the boys put in. They are now into the Cup Final where they will meet the winners of St. Maurice’s HS and Taylor HS.
RETIREMENT
Staff at Braidhurst High School gathered on Friday 22nd to wish Mrs Anna Chisholm a happy and well-deserved retirement. Anna served the school in various capacities for an incredible 37 years. She was a stalwart of the Parent Teacher Association and at the forefront of the Save Our School campaign some years ago. For the last 22 years she was a well-loved Additional Support Needs Assistant, and her expertise and caring nature will be sorely missed.
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