Parents of pupils in fourth year recently attended a Parents’ evening when they were able to discuss progress with teaching staff.   This was arranged prior to the pupils sitting their preliminary examinations later in the term after which written reports will be issued.

Parents of pupils in second year involved in the Scottish FA Performance group based in the school recently attended a meeting to hear details of the forthcoming trip to Portugal in February.   This week long trip is to the World famous academy when the squad will receive intensive training from the Benfica staff as well as playing games against their youth academy team.

Braidhurst PTFA are hosting a Ladies Fashion Show on Monday 24^th November at 6.30 pm for 7 pm start.   Clothing from Monsoon, New Look, Top Shop, Next and many more will be available on the evening with sizes ranging from 8-24 and prices starting from £4.   Tickets cost £5 and include a cup cake and a glass of bubbly.   Please contact Ms Watson on Tel No 01698 274999 for tickets.   Come along and get some Christmas bargains.

Parents of pupils in upper school recently attended an information evening when they were updated on a wide range of issues by Mrs Kathryn Clarke, Senior Depute Head Teacher, Mr Tom Paterson Principal teacher of Mathematics and Rector Mr Derrick Hannan.

Parents of pupils in third year recently had the opportunity to meet with teaching staff to receive updates on progress.   The meeting was well attended and very positive.

Parents of pupils in fourth year have been invited to meet with teaching staff on Tuesday, 11^th November after school.

Mr William Hart from the North Lanarkshire Inclusion Support Service recently visited the school to find out more about how the Nurture Unit operates within the school.   After hearing an overview from the Rector, Mr Derrick Hannan, he visited the school Hub facility and heard from Mrs Jane Jeffrey and Mrs Liz Neilson who operate the highly successful facility.   Mr Hart really appreciated the visit and on hearing that he was in fact a former pupil of Braidhurst High, Mr Hannan was able to shock him by presenting him with a copy of his school record, having left in 1981.

Assemblies took place last week with school chaplains Mr Ramage, Rev Hughes and rev Pope leading for various year groups.   The school is very fortunate and appreciative of the inputs from the chaplains.

Yet another recent Motherwell FC pro-youth signing has decided to join the school to gain benefit from the Scottish FA Performance School of Football scheme.   Jack Brown recently signed for the club having previously played for Drumsaguard Boys Club.   Jack comes from Ruchazie in Glasgow and is a 12 year old central defender.   He first took an interest in football whilst in primary 5 at St Rose of Lima Primary School.   His father recognised how much Jack enjoyed the sport and looked for a team to allow him to develop further.   He joined Drumsaguard Boys Club and played for 3 years before being asked to trail for Motherwell where he quickly impressed.   Jack joined his local high school, St Andrews Secondary, but has now transferred to Braidhurst High under the Scottish FA scheme.   Jack said, “I enjoyed a few weeks training sessions and was lucky enough to be asked to play a match with Motherwell.   After the match, Head of Children at Motherwell, Paul Burns asked if I would like to sign a contract and I was delighted to accept.   I have really been enjoying my time at Motherwell and was then given the opportunity to come to Braidhurst High and continued my development through the Scottish FA scheme where we train each day.   Since moving to Braidhurst High, I have really enjoyed my new school”.   The Director of Youth at Motherwell FC said, “The club is delighted to have signed another talented young player.   He has a real physical presence, determination to succeed and is very skilful for a young defender.   The Scottish FA scheme based at the school, along with his Motherwell training in the evenings give Jack the opportunity to develop into a top player”.   The Rector Mr Derrick Hannan stated, “Jack has settled in really quickly and we received a glowing report from his former school.   I think the club has done really well to have signed this player”.