All posts by Mr Hamilton

Expressive Arts

SCOTTISH CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL SUCCESS

The school’s sax ensemble rehearses weekly, in preparation for multiple performances throughout the year. The full range of the saxophone family, from alto to baritone, is used in the ensemble. Under the direction of Woodwind Instructor, Chris Cruickshank, the ensemble performs both classical and contemporary repertoire. Members of the group also perform with the school’s concert band and various North Lanarkshire Council music groups. This year the group competed in the Scottish Concert Band Festival on Saturday 30th November where they received a Gold Plus award. This is a fantastic result as it is only their first time participating in the competition. We now look forward to seeing them compete in the finals in Perth in March 2020.

Expressive Arts

SQA STAR AWARDS

On Friday 15th November the school’s talented sax ensemble were selected to perform at the SQA Star Awards at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. This prestigious event gathered together pupils and students, teachers, lecturers, employers, and training providers from across Scotland and further afield to celebrate a host of educational success stories. The Braidhurst pupils attracted much well deserved praise, including high praise from Deputy First Minister of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney who afterwards described their performance as outstanding.

School Sports

SPORTING SUCCESSES

The school recently achieved a hat trick of sporting successes, with the S3-4 netball team comfortably winning their game against Coltness High School, whilst the U16 boy’s football team were in action in the Lanarkshire Cup beating Our Lady’s High School in Motherwell, and the U18 boy’s football team won on penalties in their Scottish Cup match against Graeme High School. Well done to all the players and coaches for their tremendous effort and success.

School Events

TABLE TENNIS WORLD CUP FOR MALAWI

The Malawi Committee staged their latest fundraising effort, a ‘Table Tennis World Cup’, on Monday 1st of December. Thirty-nine players competed in the tournament with fifth-year pupil Luke Hamilton being crowned the eventual winner. Well done to Luke, who received a £20 Nando’s voucher as his prize, and to all of the other participants who raised money for next year’s Malawi trip.

Whole School News

Damage to football pitch

Message from Mrs Rooney, Head Teacher:

“We are outraged by the damage to our pitch; it is an excellent resource which is well used by both our pupils and the wider community. The damage was significant with several burns on the pitch including a large area at the centre circle; and a goal net was also destroyed. It is so disappointing to see it being damaged through such mindless vandalism. The extent of which means that we have had to cancel football games planned for this week. I would urge anyone with information to contact the police as a matter of urgency.”

Sciences

P7 SCIENCE TRANSITION EVENT

The science department hosted their annual transition event for the school’s associated primary seven classes on Friday 22nd November. Upon arrival at Braidhurst, primary pupils and staff were escorted into the assembly hall where they participated in a series of fun and informative science experiments and were ably supported throughout by our senior pupils.