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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
Pupils from 3XL, who are working towards their bronze Duke of Edinburgh award, have just returned from their practice expedition sessions. The award includes spending two days and one night outside, living under canvas. For this session the group were in the spectacular area of Strathyre in the foothills of the Trossachs. After a day’s hiking, the pupils had to pitch their tents and cook their evening meal. The following morning the group spent the day heading further into the hills, before heading back to school.
The pupils returned happy, albeit tired and with aching limbs. They are looking forward to their “assessed” expedition in a few weeks’ time. This time they will head for Fife on the east coast of Scotland. All they need now is some sunshine!
BENFICA TRIP
As part of the Scottish FA Elite performance school of football project based in the school, a part of twenty second year pupils will head off in February to train at the world famous Benfica Football Academy in Portugal. They will be accompanied on the trip by Ms Jenna Young from the Physical Education Department and Performance coaches Gordon Craig, Andy Smith and Craig McLeish. The players will receive coaching from the Benfica coaches and play games against their youth teams in the outstanding facilities of the Benfica Academy Complex. The Rector, Mr Derrick Hannan, recently chaired a parents’ information evening to go over details of the trip.
Tinto Hill
A group of 35 S1 Braidhurst pupils took part in an organised ascent of Tinto Hill for the St. Andrew’s Hospice charity. All 35 managed to complete the difficult climb and enjoyed panoramic views and lunch at the top of the Cairn. The group were accompanied by Mr. McGuire and Mr. Hussain from the science department and classroom assistant Miss Sweeney. The weather conditions were excellent and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed their day out although there were some sore feet at the end!
School of Football Trials
Trials have just been completed for this year’s intake of the School of Football. Over sixty boys took part in the trials aimed at selecting a group of around 20 for an August start. The general standard was really high with most boys already playing at pro-youth or boys club level. Steven Hamilton from the Scottish FA took overall charge of the procedure and he was assisted by a team of qualified Scottish FA coaches. The trial took place following a meeting taken by head of PE Mr David Gardiner and the Rector Mr Hannan to outline to parents the key aspects of the scheme. Mr Hannan emphasised the fact that the school is now very experienced in running the scheme, with this being the seventh annual intake. He went on to stress the importance the school places upon developing the whole person through the scheme. Mr Gardiner covered a range of aspects including the typical weekly experience for those successful in gaining a place.
S4 GEOGRAPHY TRIP
The S4 geography class took a trip to the seaside on Friday 21st October. The students travelled to Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire with teachers Miss Logan and Mr Inch. They were carrying out a field study to see how the geology of the coastline affects how it erodes, with the help of the park rangers. Students also got to explore how the beach formed as well as some of the rock pools. The afternoon was spent surveying visitors in order to further develop their field work skills and work out the sphere of influence of the park.
SENIOR PROM
Senior Prom will take place in the Popinjay Hotel on Thursday 6th June starting at 7.30 pm with transport leaving the school at 6.30 pm. This will be the largest attendance at a Braidhurst Prom and staff and pupils are really looking forward to the evening.
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