On Friday 15th September the school continued its literacy celebrations with an S1 Literacy Day. The highlight of the day was an author visit from award-winning Scottish author Cathy MacPhail. Pupils were brought to the school assembly hall where they listened to Cathy talk about her creative inspiration and her many books. Cathy was also happy to answer questions from the pupils about her life as a writer. S1 pupils also participated in ‘Literacy across the Curriculum’ lessons during their time at the Modern Languages and Social Subjects Departments. The celebrations were rounded off with a literacy themed quiz which saw S1 representatives from the school’s four house groups test their knowledge of children’s literature, spelling, grammar and general knowledge. All teams participated well but it was Loren house who proved victorious with pupils being awarded a book token and sweets for their efforts.
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Celebrating Success Trip
100 pupils and staff recently visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach as part of our celebrating success program which promotes positive behaviour and attendance at school. Departing school at 6:30am, the pupils all had a wonderful day out riding “the big one” the UK’s tallest roller-coaster, revolution the UK’s first looping coaster as well as the flying machines, ghost train and dodgems…
Work Placements
Work Placement forms now available
S4 (Nat 4 pupils)
- Induction Week beginning 9th Oct 2017
- Session 2 Week beginning 30th April 2018
- Session 3 Week beginning 14th May 2018
All three sessions must be completed
S4 (Nat 5 Pupils)
- Flexible placement at a time agreed with pupil/ School
S5/6 Pupils
Day/ Afternoon Release at a time agreed with pupil/School
Please see Mrs Mckay in the first Instance
Arrangements for pupils 17th Aug 2017
Arrangements for pupils – 17th August 2017
All S1 should report to the assembly hall
S2 should line up in the playground from where they will go to the following classrooms.
- 2A – Room 19 – E Magowan
- 2L – Room 20 – A Keatings
- 2M – Room 5 – L Ballantyne
- 2R – Room 6 – P Brandon
S3 should make go to the following classrooms to be issued with their timetables.
- 3A – Room 39 – M Campbell
- 3M – Room 40 – R Watson
- 3C – Room 37 – P Gardiner
- 3L – Room 38 – M Santamaria
- 3R – Room 36 – M Hussain
S4 should make go to the following classrooms to be issued with their timetables.
- 4A – Room 1 – L Paterson
- 4M – Room 2 – K Logan
- 4C – Room 3 – M Kinnaird
- 4L – Room 4 – R Allan
- 4R – Room 12 – J Kerr
S5/6 should make go to the following classrooms to be issued with their timetables.
- 5A – Room 10 – T Paterson
- 5M – Room 9 – J Hunter
- 5L – Room 9 – L Neilson
- 5R – Room 12 – K McAra
- 6A – Room 7 – S Clark
- 6M – Room 14 – D Chisholm
- 6L – Room 13 – P Clifford
- 6R – Room 15– Miss Galloway
At 9.10 am a bell will ring and pupils should make their way to their period 1 class. Any pupil with a problem with their timetable should report to the dining hall at that point.
You’re asking for it
Police Scotland came into Braidhurst to reinforce a key message. They are currently running a campaign across across North Lanarkshire to clamp down on underage drinking and adults who are prepared to buy alcohol for children.
VARIETY FOR MALAWI
Congratulations to all our staff and pupils who made our ‘Variety for Malawi’ show such a success this year. The show was in aid of our newly established Malawi group and all proceeds were donated to the project. Over 40 pupils worked extremely hard over the last few months preparing and perfecting their performances and certainly wowed the audience and judges on the night. We were also delighted to have representatives from the local primaries. All pupils and staff were treated to a post-show lunch the following day to celebrate their efforts and overall success of the night.
The Malawi group have raised over £400 since March this year which has been a tremendous effort and great start to the project.
Post-show lunch
PROM
On Wednesday 7th June the annual Braidhurst prom took place at Dalziel Park Hotel. Pupils met at the school, dressed in their finery, to be transported by bus to the venue. Once inside guests were treated to a delicious 3 course meal, followed by an awards ceremony presented by Mr Hamilton and Dr Gardner and then entertainment from a local DJ. Throughout the evening everyone had the opportunity to take lots of photographs to mark the special occasion. As usual the prom was a great success with many staff also in attendance to say their goodbyes to those pupils who are moving on. All pupils had a great evening and made memories that will last a lifetime.
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