Braidhurst High was delighted to host the under 17 team from Northern Ireland last week when they played against the under 17 team from Motherwell FC. In an exciting game watched by a good crowd the game ended up a 1-1 draw. The Rector Mr Derrick Hannan said, “It was fantastic to host such a match and watch such great skill on display from both sides. The officials from Northern Ireland were really impressed with the entire set-up. The school is a Scottish FA School of Football and also a Performance School of Football with around 40 young players joining us each year for football education during the day. Motherwell FC Youth Academy is based in the school and use the facilities in the evening and weekends. The staff from Northern Ireland viewed the model as one they would dearly love to copy. They were splendid ambassadors for their country as were the youth players from Motherwell FC”.
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S1 NETBALL
On Monday 4th February Braidhurst High School’s S1 netball team played against Clyde Valley. Clyde Valley took an early lead but Braidhurst were quick to equalise. The game was very tight with both teams scoring goal for goal. Excellent interceptions from Goal Defence Lucy Blackwood provided Braidhurst with more attacking opportunities, allowing Braidhurst a two goal lead. The final score was 8-6 to Braidhurst.
S3 NETBALL
On the 18th February, Braidhurst High School’s S3 netball team secured a place in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup with a win against Glennifer High School.
Both teams played extremely well and demonstrated excellent skills and sportsmanship. In the first quarter Braidhurst took the lead after a strong start. Great shooting was displayed by Goal Shooter Holly Worton and Goal Attack Gillian Scott. Braidhurst continued to play well and held their lead and at half time the score was 18-8. Vital interceptions were made by Wing Attack Caitlin Watson and Centre Rebecca Murray during the final two quarters. Glennifer maintained their efforts but were not able to come back and Braidhurst ran out winners by 24-9.
S1 PRIZEGIVING LISTS
2012-2013
Bobbi Arnott Endeavour and Attendance
Thomas Baird Endeavour, Attendance, Oral Proficiency in French, and Excellent Presentation Skills in RME
Kieran Bell Attendance and Oral Proficiency in French
Nathaniel Black Attendance
Lucy Blackwood Endeavour and Bronze Sports Award
Aaron Brown Endeavour and Attendance
Lynette Butcher Endeavour and Attendance
Robyn Dalziel Endeavour
Alicia Dymond Endeavour and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Emma Ewart Endeavour, Attendance and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Billy Fleming Attendance
Mark Fleming Oral Proficiency in French
Lewis Gamble Attendance, Outstanding Work in Technical, Excellent Discussion Skills in RME and Leadership Consistency and Setting High Standards in Football
Scott Ingram Endeavour, Attendance, Outstanding Work in English, Oral Proficiency in French and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Jay Lindsay Attendance, Oral Proficiency in French and Excellent Presentation Skills in RME
Luke McBride Attendance and Personality and Attitude at Football Training
Leon McCann Endeavour, Oral Proficiency in French, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Commitment and Attitude at Football Training
Jason McCrorie Attendance
Sara McWhirter Outstanding Work in Technical
Rachel Ross Endeavour, Attendance, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Outstanding Work in Technical
Marc Smith Work Ethic and Commitment in Football
Shah Afzal Endeavour and Oral Proficiency in French
Scott Bell Endeavour and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Aaron Black Commitment and Attitude at Football Training
Stephen Devlin Attendance
Christopher Duncan Endeavour, Attendance, Excellent Scientific Research Skills, Outstanding Work in Technical and Bronze Sports Awards
Jack Keary Oral Proficiency in French
Meghan McCall Endeavour and Oral Proficiency in French
Marco McGillivray Oral Proficiency in French
Ryan Mclean Commitment to Practice away from Football Training
Ashley McNeill Endeavour
Scott Main Endeavour and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Amy Marshall Bronze Sports Award
Katie Murray Endeavour and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Tammy Smith Outstanding Work in English and Oral Proficiency in French
Kirsty Speirs Oral Proficiency in French, Outstanding Work in Technical and Bronze Sports Award
Tyler Tobin Attendance
Gavin Valentine Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Amber Waldron Endeavour, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Bronze Sports Award
Alan Weir Attendance
Cameron Clark Attendance and Best Role Model in Football
Molly Clark Endeavour
Gemma Gailey Endeavour
Adam Greer Endeavour, Attendance, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Excellent Concentration in Football
Ashleigh Hogg Attendance
Aimee Kenmure Attendance and Oral Proficiency in French
Tom Leighton Attendance
Kerry Lyness Outstanding Work in English, Oral Proficiency in French, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Outstanding Work in Technical
Jessica Nichols Endeavour
Zoe Oliphant Endeavour, Attendance and Excellent Discussion Skills in RME
Tom Rendall Endeavour
Barry Rodger Endeavour
Danni Blair Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Tommi Doyle Attendance, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Good Team Player in Football
Joseph Farmer Endeavour, Oral Proficiency in French and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Reece Geddes Attendance
Hannah Gordon Endeavour, Attendance, Outstanding Work in English, Oral Proficiency in French and Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Stephen Gower Oral Proficiency in French
Lewis Gracie Most Improve Player in Football
Lewis Guy Oral Proficiency in French, Most Co-operative Player in Football
Ryan Lafferty Oral Proficiency in French, Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Jack McClair Attendance and Most Consistent Player in Football
Ben McDougall Endeavour, Attendance and Excellent Listening Skills in RME
Kieran McDougall Outstanding Work in Technical and Excellent Listening Skills in RME
Danielle Sinclair Endeavour, Oral Proficiency in French and Bronze Sports Award
Adam Smith Endeavour, Attendance and Outstanding Work in Technical
Michael Smyth Endeavour and Attendance
Katliyn Sneddon Excellent Scientific Research Skills
Rebekah Tong Endeavour, Outstanding Work in English, Excellent Scientific Research Skills and Outstanding Work in Technical
Clara Wallace Endeavour and Outstanding Work in English
CONCERT
Braidhurst High has been invited to take part in a forthcoming concert organised by Motherwell, Wishaw and District Rotary Club. This will take place on Saturday 23rd February in Dalziel St Andrews Church. The school will be represented by the Samba Group.
OUTWARD BOUND
Outward Bound week provided 12 young people from 4th year with challenging and new experiences. They were able to meet and interact with a whole new group of young people from a variety of backgrounds across North Lanarkshire. Throughout the week the pupils were given the opportunity to set goals, to complete challenges, improve communication skills and take on leadership roles – this allowed them to develop life skills which can be utilised in daily situations. The majority of the pupils coped extremely well with being away from home and dealing with the social and emotional challenges they were presented with throughout the week. Developing skills on reflection and evaluation allowed the pupils to develop as young adults and discuss a variety of topics which affect their every day life. The Outward Bound experience was incredible and the positive impact on the young people has been substantial. A truly unforgettable week for all involved, many of whom described it as ‘the best week of their lives’.
PARKINSON’S GROUP VISIT
The third year XL pupils from Braidhurst recently raised money from a Christmas Craft sale. Pupils donated the profits from their handmade crafts to the Parkinson’s Group in Motherwell. This fantastic achievement follows on from the pupils previous venture with the group, providing entertainment for their St Andrews Day celebrations.
Support workers Margaret Cassidy and Peter McInally and members of the group were delighted with the girls’ efforts. Pictured are the members of the group with the staff and pupils of Braidhurst. Pupils now look forward to planning future events with the group members.
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