The Scottish cup fixtures are now beginning and the under 16’s were the first team to get their cup campaign started.   This was the team who won the Scottish cup last year.   Braidhurst were due to play St Maurices in the first round.   Although the boys have managed to beat St Maurices before, they were facing a tough challenge.

In a changed formation to last year, Braidhurst started positively, moving the ball around quickly creating spaces on the park.  After some very good short range passing, Braidhurst found space behind the St Maurices defence allowing Jack Keary to cross the ball in for Jordan Falconer to score at the back post within four minutes.

Braidhurst continued to dominate possession with St Maurices trying to play the long ball up the park but the Braidy defence were wise to the tactic.   Braidhurst continued to push forward and it was only a matter of time until they scored another.    Lewis Gamble hit a shot from 25 yards out which flew into the back of the net to make it 2-0.

The second half began much the same as the first with Braidhurst enjoying most of the possession, although not moving the ball as quick as they could have.  As the game progressed, St Maurices started committing more players forward and were rewarded when they won a free kick at the edge of the box.   They scored from the resulting free kick to make it 2-1.

Braidhurst continued to have the majority of possession but knew they needed another to secure the victory.   With 15 minutes to go, Jack Keary provided the goal with a very nice finish after a cross from Greg Miller.

Well done to all the boys who played.   Best of luck in the next round.

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S5/6 Modern Studies pupils recently had the opportunity to quiz their local MSP, John Pentland.   He was warmly welcomed by all pupils who relished the opportunity to voice their concerns and hear about his plans for the community and Scotland.   Braidhurst pupils had given a great deal of thought to the questions that they wanted answered.   In return they received answers and they discussed issues that concerned them.   Barry Williams of S5 said “This was an informative and personally engaging visit that gave me the opportunity to have an insight into the forthcoming election”.   This was echoed by Eryn Lawrie an S6 pupil who said, “It gave me a better understanding of what goes on in parliament and what our MSP does to represent us”.   All pupils came away from the debate, invigorated by their experience, ready to cast, what will be for many, their first vote in 2016.

A group of Braidhurst staff and senior pupils rose to the challenge and took part in the St Andrews Hospice Fun run.   Pupils had been inspired to participate following a presentation about the work of the hospice from Lyndsay Craig (school liaison officer).   All completed the circuit of Strathclyde Park, some ran others walked however special mention to David Gardiner who was, again, the first member of staff completing the 6K in 20 minutes.

S2 pupils in Braidhurst High Art & Design Department have been busy preparing their entries for this year’s North Lanarkshire road Safety Calendar Competition.   They have been studying advertising techniques and analysing television advertisements to allow them to develop their ideas for their posters.   All the pupils have enjoyed working out a slogan and drawing out ideas to complement the poster design.

It was a golden start to the new school year at Braidhurst High School as the school’s Bee Team were proud to share their first honey harvest.   Pupils and staff tasted some of the raw honeycomb and were delighted at the organic honey’s light, floral flavour.   Project co-ordinator, Kirsty Logan, has already had to turn away pre-orders for jars, as the popularity of the produce spread.

It had been a rocky start for the school’s hive, with the terrible summer weather preventing the bees from foraging.   However, staff and pupils were delighted when Meik Molitor of Plan Bee Ltd visited the school last Wednesday and discovered a hive full of honey.   The school have been working closely with the award winning company to teach students about the importance of pollinating insects to our ecosystem and society.  As part of this incredible opportunity, some lucky pupils have spent the last year learning to manage their own hive.   The school has benefited immensely from this project.