Category Archives: Whole School News

S1 EXTRA CURRICULAR EVENING

On 29th August the school hosted its extra-curricular evening ‘Find Your Talent’ in the assembly hall for S1 pupils and their parents’ to find out about the weekly clubs that are available for pupils to join within the school.

Braidhurst offers a wide array of extra-curricular clubs at lunchtime and after school, including: cheerleading, dodgeball, badminton, trampolining, netball, robotics, art club, choir, concert band, and film club.

Senior pupils, Jay Blakeway from S6 and Eve Nicholson from S5, spoke passionately about their journey through Braidhurst and how attending clubs helped them to develop new skills and grow in confidence.

Click here for more info on extra curricular activities on offer.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Congratulation to the following S6 pupils who were successful in their bid to become school captains for 2019-2020:  Jay Blakeway, Jay Connelly, Sarah Leighton, and Alistair Small.   The four pupils were interviewed by the senior management team and impressed staff with their strength of character, determination to succeed, and their willingness to serve as role models to pupils with the school and wider community.

Click on the link below to view the full list of School Captains, House Captains and Prefects.

School Captains

School Vision 2019

We are looking to update our school vision and are keen to ensure it reflects the opinions of all concerned. If you would like to add your opinion then please click on the link below.

Parents Vision Survey

S4/5/6 Vision Survey

Alternatively you can complete and return the questionnaire that has been issued to pupils.

This should be returned by Friday 6th September.

SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY

On Tuesday 11th June the school hosted its annual awards ceremony recognising the academic, endeavour, sporting and wider achievements of its pupils alongside those with perfect attendance. Pupils were invited to attend the event with their parents/carers in the school assembly hall where they were presented with certificates and a range of trophies and cups. Well done to each pupil who received a prize – their hard work paid off.   We were delighted to be joined by former pupil and local celebrity, Tam Cowan.

DIANA AWARDS

Congratulations to two of our senior pupils, James Hemmings and Ellie Murphy, who were recently invited to the Holyrood Parliament in Edinburgh where they were presented with the prestigious Diana Award. Both pupils won the award due to their exceptional attitude towards others, their strong sense of community spirit and the countless hours they have volunteered at various local groups within and out with school. This is a tremendous achievement and both James and Ellie thoroughly enjoyed their day in Edinburgh with their families.

PROM 2019

On Wednesday 5th June the school hosted its annual senior prom at the Redstone Hotel, near Larkhall. The school would like to thank the prom committee of S5/S6 pupils, Biology teacher Miss Watson and Depute Head in charge of senior school Teacher Miss Anderson for organising a fantastic event. The evening saw pupils from S5-S6 and many staff celebrate the success and achievements of our senior students, especially those who are leaving school to being a new chapter of their lives at university, college or in the workplace.