Captains and prefects from Braidhurst High school once again battled the wind and rain to deliver our annual food parcels to the elderly and the needy within the local area. This year the collection of food items tied in with our ‘Dress Down Day’. Pupils were asked to donate £1 in aid of St Andrews hospice and bring a food item. The response was overwhelming and resulted in over 600 food items being collected. All 30 residents in the sheltered housing complex at Baillie Court received a box of groceries. Eight local families also received Christmas boxes. This was once again a successful event which people in our school community appreciate greatly. Staff and pupils feel this is a worthwhile cause and gain a real sense of satisfaction. Pupils taking part gain valuable life skills such as empathy and initiatives such as these help the pupils to develop a real sense of community within the Forgewood area.
Category Archives: Whole School News
LAGTA Presentation
On Thursday 16th December 2016, 28 pupils from S5 and S6 attended a presentation from Motherwell based training company LAGTA. Pupils gathered together to listen to an information session on what is involved in an apprenticeship in the motor industry. LAGTA are Scotland’s oldest training provider for the automotive industry and pupils learnt valuable and useful information from the talk which will help them make the transition from school to the workforce.
Under 14 Scottish Cup 3rd Round
A brace from Robbie Brown helped Braidhurst U14s see off a determined Wallace High School in their 3rd round tie in the Scottish Cup. Two great saves from Ryan Renwick prevented the hosts from taking the lead in an even first half but the deadlock would soon be broken. A great cross delivered by Cameron Campbell was met by the head of Robbie who guided the ball past their keeper. A second quickly followed as a corner kick failed to be cleared by the Wallace defence and Robbie lashed the ball into the net with a left footed strike. After half-time Wallace halved the deficit and made Braidhurst work hard for their victory but the visitors held on to ensure progress to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup. They will now play the winners of Graeme HS or Our Lady’s HS Cumbernauld. Final score: Wallace HS 1-2 Braidhurst HS.
PROM CHEQUE PRESENTATION
After the success of the school’s Parents’ Group Psychic Night fundraiser, where over £800 was raised, a member of the Parents’ Group agreed to donate £650 to the school’s prom committee. This donation will help to cover the costs of the Senior prom at Dalziel Park, including entertainment and transport for pupils. To mark the occasion, Braidhurst Parents’ Group Chairperson, Claire Wright, came into school to present members of the Prom committee with the greatly appreciated cheque.
NL MUSIC SUCCESS
Once again the school’s talented musicians did themselves and Braidhurst proud at the North Lanarkshire School’s Christmas Concert which took place at Motherwell concert Hall on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 December. Sixteen pupils from S1 to S6 performed in a variety of musical groups including the chorus, jazz band, pipe band and orchestras. A huge well done to all pupils who participated.
INDUSTRY VISIT – LINN PRODUCTS
On Friday 9 December, 22 pupils from S5 and S6, attended a full day industry visit with the engineering company Linn Products, based in Waterfoot, Glasgow. Once pupils had arrived at the factory they were shown what is involved in and what it takes to be an audio manufacturing apprentice. This valuable information and guidance was delivered to pupils, once again as part of the school’s ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program.
CAREERS WORKSHOP
As part of the school’s ongoing ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program, 22 boys from S5 and S6 attended a careers workshop delivered by Alan Burrows, the Chief Operating Officer for Motherwell Football Club, on Monday 12 December.
