Braidhurst High School VEX Robotics Club is meeting the Scottish Governments desire to expose developing young minds to the understanding of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics). It is hoped that this exposure to STEM concepts will nurture creative advancement in robotics and electronics, to learn skills in teamwork, leadership, communications, and more. Pictured with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, are two of the clubs members. The First Minister was attending the, All Different But United Event, held at Holyrood Sports Centre on Saturday the 11th of March. The community event is organized by the Raza Sadiq, the Chairperson and founder of the Active Life Club. It was a short but detailed master class in robotics delivered by the girls to the First Minister. The Club are getting ready to compete in the UK National Championships on the 17th of March, being staged at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the Big Bang Fair. The finals are an opportunity for the Scottish Design and Judges award winners to compete against other clubs who have also qualified.
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U15 Lanarkshire Cup Quarter-Final
Chryston HS 0-9 Braidhurst HS
Braidhurst U15s bounced back from their exit from the Scottish Cup with an outstanding 9-0 victory against Chryston HS in the quarter-finals of the Lanarkshire Cup. The visitors started well and should have been in front when Alastair Small slotted past the keeper, however, the ball was ruled to have not crossed the line. The deadlock was broken soon after when Marley Redfern fired into the net from a Stuart McKinstry corner. Marley then turned provider as a lovely through ball allowed Alastair to get on the scoresheet with a well taken goal. Braidhurst were rampant and ended the half 6-0 up thanks to further goals from Dean Watson, another from Marley, Stuart and Dylan Morrow. In the second half, Tommy Hunter was forced into a couple of saves to ensure his side maintained a clean sheet. Braidhurst’s seventh goal came courtesy of work from the substitutes as Barry Frew crossed for Kyle Laughlin to tap home. A penalty from Dean and a left footed strike from Alastair wrapped up the scoring and rubber stamped their side’s progress into the semi-finals. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were delighted with the result and look forward to the next tie.
Line Up: Tommy Hunter; Owen Lee, Euan Lindsay, Rhys Mallinson, Logan Bulloch; Marley Redfern (Sub: Sam Worton), Dean Watson (Sub: Kyle Laughlin), Dylan Morrow, Paul Reid, Stuart McKinstry (Sub: Barry Frew); Alastair Small.
JAI QUITONGO
On Wednesday 22nd February, Scotland U21 and Greenock Morton Football Club player Jai Quitongo visited the school to speak with S2 pupils currently participating in the performance school of football programme. Jai shared advice with pupils regarding the importance of listening and having a good attitude whilst also sharing his mother’s words of wisdom on the sacrifices required to make it as a professional football player and that all the hard work would be worth it as “you might want to be them tonight, but they’ll want to be you tomorrow.”
JUDO STAR
Emerging Judo star, S6 pupil Nicole Weir, recently attended the Kendal Open Championship on Sunday 12th February. At the tournament Nicole earned a silver medal in the 60 kilos category, which in itself is a fantastic achievement, which was especially impressive as it was her first competition. Nicole is a great credit to Braidhurst High School and Hamilton Judo Club not only for her sporting achievement but also for her positive ‘can-do’ attitude towards training and competing.
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE PRACTICE DEGREE PROGRAMME
Former pupil Holly Worton has been offered a place on the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s ‘Contemporary Performance Practice’ degree programme. Last year, in order to strengthen her skills and improve her audition chances Holly won a place at the Junior Conservatoire and has also been participating in weekly Lifelong Learning classes. Holly’s dedication, hard work and perseverance paid off as she delivered an outstanding audition which won her a place on the conservatoire’s undergraduate degree course which she will start in September 2017.
FOOTBALL UPDATE
Well done to pupils Adam Kettings (S3) and Jamie Semple (S4) on their selection for the U16 squad for the upcoming UEFA Development Tournament. A huge well done to both boys.
Under 15 Scottish Cup
Braidhurst Under 15’s run in the Scottish Cup came to a cruel end on Thursday evening as they were edged out on penalties away to St. Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch. The visitors had dominated the game and deservedly led thanks to a well-taken goal from Dylan Morrow. However, they failed to further their advantage and missed chances would come back to haunt them. The hosts equalised from a free kick in the dying seconds of the match and they then went on to win on penalties 4-1. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were bitterly disappointed with the outcome but proud of the team’s efforts. They now turn their attention to the Lanarkshire Cup where they hope to go one better than last year and win it.
Line Up: Tommy Hunter; Owen Lee, Euan Lindsay, Jack Brown, Logan Bulloch; Kyle Laughlin (Sub: Ross Lachlan), Adam Kettings, Paul Reid, Dylan Morrow; Liam Scott; Alastair Small.
