Tickets for this year’s show ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are selling very well. Pupils and staff have been working hard to ensure the usual high standard of performance for those who attend. Tickets are still available for each performance from Ms Ruth Watson at the school. The show will take place on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th June starting at 7.30 pm.
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SCHOOL SHOW REHEARSAL UPDATE
Please note the new times listed below. ALL cast members must attend ALL rehearsals!
SHOW REHEARSALS:
SUNDAY 1st June 2014: FULL CAST 1pm to 4pm
SUNDAY 8th June 2014: FULL CAST 1pm to 4pm
SUNDAY 15th June 2014: FULL CAST – DRESS REHEARSAL 1pm to 4pm
MONDAY 16th June 2014: FULL CAST – DRESS REHEARSAL 7pm to 10pm
School Show Update
School Show Ticket sales for the forthcoming production ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has been brisk. The cast has been working hard as they prepare for the main item in the school calendar. Tickets are available from Ms R Watson at the school and are priced £4 and £2.
XL Group
It’s been fun and games for Braidhurst High School’s XL pupils this week. The pupils, who are members of the school’s Prince’s Trust group, have been organising afternoon activities for the residents of Baillie Court, Motherwell.
Residents have so far enjoyed a tea party with home baked delights and an afternoon of prize bingo. The XL pupils, including Elise Moran, Rachel Rodger, Leanne Cook, Niamh Reilly and Reece Platt, have worked hard to make these events successful. This project has helped the pupils build intergenerational links in the local community. It has been an interesting experience for all involved, with stories ranging from weekly wages and ‘the belt’ to ‘loom bands’ and Britain’s Got Talent. The XL group hope to continue to visit and learn from the residents and have already invited them to the upcoming school musical, The Wizard of Oz.
School Show 2014
This year Braidhurst High will perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Rehearsals have been underway for several weeks, led by staff from the Performing Arts Department.
The show will take place in the school hall on the evenings of Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th June.
Tickets can now be booked by contacting Ms R Watson at the school (Telephone 01698 274999). The tickets are priced at £4 for adults and £2 for children and concessions.
Under 15 Scottish Shield Final
Under 15 Scottish Shield Final
Braidhurst High School 2 – Strathaven Academy 1
Braidhurst High School have won the under 15 Scottish Shield after a hard fought battle with Strathaven Academy. The all Lanarkshire clash saw the Motherwell boys come out on top at a rainy Excelsior Stadium, the home of Airdrionians. Braidhurst started slowly and were lucky not to lose a goal in the opening few minutes, thanks to a wonderful goal line clearance from Jonathon McCabe.
However, their luck didn’t last. The Braidhurst captain, and centre half, Rico Quitongo was injured and had to be replaced by Darren Wilson. He slotted into right back with Dillon McCreath moving into centre half. A mix up between Darren Wilson and goalkeeper Adam Sinnett allowed the Strathaven forward to get a toe to the ball and knock it into the empty net. 1-0 to Strathaven.
This loss of this goal caused even more anxiety amongst the Braidhurst players as their normal excellent touches and passing looked to have deserted them. This allowed Strathaven several more chances to increase their lead. Braidhurst were tenacious, winning themselves a corner. Dylan Flaconer confidently floated the ball into the box where Jake Hastie was waiting. He flicked the ball off his boot past the Strathaven keeper bringing the game level.
Half-Time Braidhurst 1 – Strathaven 1
The second half saw Braidhurst start far stronger. They were soon finding team mates with their passes. Jake Hastie was unlucky not to score again when his header from a corner was cleared off the line by Strathaven. Ryan Watt then had a good chance to score when the ball fell to him at the corner of the box, but his shot was too tame landing in the hands of the keeper. Dylan Falconer’s electric pace was now causing the Strathaven defenders real problems. He sent several delightful crosses into the box but sadly no Braidhurst player could get on the end of it. Ryan Watt was replaced by Deryn Lang. This proved to be a decisive turning-point in the game. Dylan Falconer again turned the Strathaven defender inside out, passing to Jordan Duncan who chipped the ball through to Deryn Lang who smashed the ball past the despairing keeper, sending Braidhurst into a 2-1 lead. Later, Strathaven did have the ball in the Braidhurst net but it was ruled to be offside by the assistant referee, much to the relief of all connected with Braidhurst. Then in the dying minutes of the game Tony Sharkey, who had replaced Adam Sinnett in goal at half time, pulled off a magnificent save, ensuring Braidhurst won the Scottish Shield.
This victory now means that this group of players have won three Scottish Shields in a row, at Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 levels. This is an amazing achievement and one which they should all feel incredibly proud of. Coaches, Andy Madill and Peter Brandon both feel that this is a deserved 3-in-a-row for a very talented group of young players who truly know the meaning of the word team.
SQA Examinations
Examinations for pupils in fourth to sixth years are currently taking place. The school has been very busy each day as pupils undertake Scottish Qualification Authority papers in the new National 5 level as well as the more traditional Intermediate, Higher and Advanced Higher levels. All pupils have shown that they have worked very hard in preparation for these key examinations and conduct has been exemplary.
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