For those p7’s who were unable to attend the two day visit to Braidhurst or parents and carers who missed the meeting, please have a look at the info/ FAQ’s attached.
We look forward to welcoming all our new S1 pupils in Aug 2022.
For those p7’s who were unable to attend the two day visit to Braidhurst or parents and carers who missed the meeting, please have a look at the info/ FAQ’s attached.
We look forward to welcoming all our new S1 pupils in Aug 2022.
All staff are very much looking forward to welcoming P7 into S1 at Braidhurst High School. There will be a parents’ meeting on Tuesday the 17th of May and the two day visit will follow on Wednesday the 18th and Thursday the 19th of May. The letter attached has been sent to all parents.
School Leadership
Mrs Rooney continues her secondment as Head Teacher of the Chryston Campus. She is still in regular contact with the school and sends her best wishes to all within the Braidhurst HS community. At present there is no indication of exactly when this will end. In the interim, Mr David Gardiner will continue as Acting Head Teacher with Mr Brian O’Neill Acting Depute Head Teacher.
Summer Term Events
As restrictions continue to lift, we will be returning to a more normal programme of activities in the summer term. These will include:
Covid 19 Restrictions
In line with the latest Scottish Government and North Lanarkshire Guidance face covering will no longer be mandatory in classrooms or in communal areas however as infection rates are still high in the area, we would still encourage all to sanitise hands and cover their faces when entering the building or moving around the school.
Scottish Qualification Authority – Exam Arrangements
Study leave, for senior pupils who are sitting at least one National 5 course will begin on Monday 25th April. Pupils will return on Monday 6th June.
Pupils who are sitting National 4 courses only and have no exams will be able to participate in the ‘Skills Development Week’, at the Forgewood Community Centre instead. This will take place from 10th – 13th May. If you require further details, contact Miss McKenna or Mr O’Toole.
Study facilities will be available in school for any senior pupils who need a quiet space to work. If you require these, contact Mr Hendry who will be able to book you in.
Subjects will be offering some additional study and revision classes; individual class teachers will be able to provide more details on when these will take place.
Study Leave Gym Memberships: North Lanarkshire Council are providing free access to leisure facilities for pupils who are on study leave. You can register your interest by using the following link to complete the online survey.
https://forms.office.com/r/W5dnQWbiDP
School uniform: Full uniform will be required for any visit to the school. This includes sitting exams, attending study classes, or using the study space.
SQA Estimates: The school is required to submit an estimated grade for every subject that a candidate is being presented for. These are evidence based and reflect the work produced in assessments by each pupil. If any pupil is unsure of their final estimate, they should ask their class teacher.
It should be noted that these estimates have still to be quality assured by the SQA and as such should not be taken as a guarantee of an appeal.
Illness: Any pupil who is unwell on the day of the exam or who have experienced any specific circumstances that may affect their exam performance should report this to Ms Kerr as early as possible on the day of the exam.
Mobile Phones and Smart Watches: In line with SQA policy no mobile phones or smart watches will be allowed in the exam hall. A candidate guide produced by the SQA will be made available to all pupils. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that they follow the procedures and policies set down in this document. Any queries surrounding this should be directed to Ms Kerr.
School Holidays
The following days will be school holidays for pupils.
Although the school will be closed to pupils on the above dates it will still be open for any pupil sitting an SQA exam.
Charity Fund Raising
The pupils have decided that the £610 raised during the non unform day that was held before Easter should be donated to the Ukraine appeal. Thanks to all who donated to this worthy cause.
Parents Group
The AGM for the Braidhurst Parents/Carers Group will take place on Tuesday 24th May at 6.00pm in the school library. The group has two main functions, the first is to act as an advisory body to work with the school, the second is to raise money for the school fund. If you would like to get involved in either or both of these of these aspects, then you will be very welcome to turn up on the night. Alternatively, email the school to express your interest via the school website.
Kind regards,
David Gardiner
Acting Head Teacher
To reflect the change in status of the assessment process prelims will be called ‘mid assessments’
Click below to view the timetable.
Please click link for more info: S3 Parents Night
Dear Parent/Carer
I am writing to inform the Braidhurst High community that Mrs Carolyn Rooney has been seconded to lead and manage Chryston Campus (Chryston High and Chryston Primary) over the next few months.
This is a temporary arrangement and Mrs Rooney will return to Braidhurst High in due course. In the meantime, Mr David Gardiner, Depute Head Teacher, will assume Head Teacher responsibilities at Braidhurst High until Mrs Rooney’s return. The Education and Families Manager for Braidhurst High, Mrs Bee Hunter, will continue to support the school and Mr Gardiner in Mrs Rooney’s absence.
I thank Mrs Rooney for accepting this new challenge to lead and manage Chryston Campus over the next few months and know she will not only bring vast experience to this role but also the same values, the drive for success and a strong sense of community which she has underpinned her leadership at Braidhurst High.
I wish Mrs Rooney and Mr Gardiner the very best during this next period in their careers.
Yours sincerely
Janie O’Neill
Head of Education (South locality)
Education and Families
Young Persons Free Travel – please note the scheme will be going ahead and that everyone who wants to use it will need to apply for a card. However, only those with essential travel requirements should apply while public health restrictions are in place.
The scheme supports the adoption of sustainable travel behaviours early in life, and will also improve access to education, leisure, work and other opportunities as soon as we come out of restrictions
Please see further information below or go to Transport Scotland website which provides information on the scheme and guidance on travel restrictions.
Overview
Free bus travel for 5-21 year olds resident in Scotland will be available from 31 January for those with a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC. Children under the age of 5 already travel for free on commercial bus services and don’t need a card.
A national marketing campaign was due to launch from 5 January to encourage applications, giving full details on how and when to apply. However, given the current situation with the pandemic, it has been decided to pause the launch of the national marketing campaign – which proactively encourages bus travel – until the current COVID-19 situation improves.
All young people and children aged 5-21 years can still apply for their new or replacement NEC or Young Scot NEC from 10 January to access the scheme from 31 January. However, we are asking that only those for whom bus travel is essential apply at this time, because of work, education, health or care reasons, for example. Information about the scheme and how to apply is now available on the Transport Scotland website ahead of local authority delivery partners opening applications on 10 January.
This approach will also help minimise pressure on local councils who will be processing applications and responding to queries, ensuring young people and children under 22 for whom bus travel is essential are able to access the scheme from 31 January. Everyone under the age of 22 and living in Scotland will be proactively encouraged to apply to access the scheme by the extensive marketing campaign which will now be launched nationally at a later date.
Why the scheme is so important
The scheme is designed to help create a sustainable future for young people by embedding sustainable travel habits from an early age. This can help Scotland to tackle the climate emergency and meet targets to become net zero by 2045.
At the same time, the introduction of free bus travel for under 22s will also reduce inequalities and advance equality of opportunity and outcome for young people and families as well as having the potential to help address child poverty by reducing household outgoings. Free bus travel supports the delivery of a Just Transition and removes financial barriers, giving young people more and better choices in work, education, health and social activities.
Research commissioned in October 2021 revealed nationwide support for the roll out of free bus travel amongst young people – with almost two-thirds (61%) agreeing that access to public transport will play a central role in the fight against climate change. One full double decker bus equates to removing 75 single occupancy cars from Scotland’s roads.
All delivery partners are committed to delivering the scheme in a way that is safe for children and young people and instils confidence in their parents and guardians. That is why parents or guardians will be required to apply on behalf of children under the age of 16 to ensure they can exercise their responsibility for their children’s safety.
Transport Scotland has also worked with Barnardo’s Scotland to make available additional training for bus drivers on child safeguarding in advance of the scheme’s launch.
Application process
5-21 year olds living in Scotland will need a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC to access free bus from 31 January.
https://www.transport.gov.scot/concessionary-travel/young-persons-free-bus-travel-scheme/
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