On Friday 12^th October, S1 and S2 pupils competed in the annual inter-house potted sports competition. Pupil took part in a range of timed sporting activities either in the sports barn or assembly hall. All pupils gave their all but once the scores were totaled Lorne house proved victorious. Well done to all who took part.

Braidhurst Parents Group: Nearly New Sale

Sat 6th Oct 2018 – 10am to 12 noon

North Motherwell Parish Church

The school hosted its annual end-of-year prize-giving on Tuesday 12^th June in the assembly hall. The event acknowledged and rewarded the pupils from all year groups who have shown a distinction in academic subject areas; displayed commendable endeavour in their school work; or displayed a passion for personal reading; an excellence in sport; a dedication to volunteering or being a member of the school/house captaincy team. A platform party of distinguished guests were on hand to assist the prize-giving committee with the presentation of awards: the Rev Derek Pope opened the event with his introductory remarks, whilst staff retirees Mr Paterson and Mrs Keatings, Mr McGhee (Continuous Improvement Officer for North Lanarkshire Council), and Ms. McMurrich ( North Lanarkshire Council’s Head of Education – South). John Beaton (FIFA and SPFL Referee) gave his remarks as principal guest and offered the audience an honest and funny account of his time as a pupil at Braidhurst and his career path as a highly successful referee.  The evening was also supported with a terrific programme of musical numbers including the concert band, saxophone ensemble and our Scottish pipers and drummers.