Pupils in the second year Scottish FA Performance school of football and their parents recently attended a meeting to review the trip to the world famous Benfica Football Academy in Portugal. Following a welcome from the Rector Mr Hannan, the participants viewed a video taken of the trip and then heard from Ms Ruth Anderson, Depute in charge of second year of the work the group of pupils had undertaken in school to reflect upon the experience and set targets. This was then followed by excellent inputs from four pupils Leon McCann, Jon McCracken, Marco McGillivray and Lewis Gamble who gave a very positive view of their experience of the trip in a highly professional manner. Scottish FA coach Gordon Craig then outlined various lessons learned from the trip emphasising how impressed the Benfica Academy coaches had been of the skill of the Scottish pupils. Mr Derek Gamble then delivered a very thoughtful vote of thanks to all the staff who had accompanied the party on what was a truly remarkable experience.
SCHOOL SHOW
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.
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
AUGUST INTAKE
Braidhurst High recently held a very productive meeting for parents of the new intake in August. Prior to the start of the meeting, Academy Uniform Company sold uniform. The rector, Mr Hannan, welcomed parents and outlined key aspects of the school while emphasising the desire for parents to become fully engaged and work with staff during their child’s time in the school. Ms Ruth Anderson, Depute in charge of the first two years, then outlined the timetable arrangements for the following two days visit to Braidhurst. The school also encouraged involvement in the Parent Teacher and Friends Association by welcoming new members.
COACHING SESSION
Around forty primary seven pupils who have been selected for the Scottish FA School of Football and Performance School of Football projects based in Braidhurst, recently attended an after-school training session where they worked with SFA coaches Paul Burns and Gordon Craig. This was a high intensity session allowing the players to sample what they might expect when they join the school in August. The pupils were also fitted for SFA kit which is provided and must be worn for the daily coaching sessions.
SCOTTISH SELECTION
The school recently learned the excellent news that no fewer than eight of the pupils involved in the SFA initiatives running in the school have been selected to participate in national camps. The boys will work with SFA staff including Scott Gemmill the International under 15 Team Coach and Neil Mackintosh the SFA Performance Manager. In the under 15 group Rico Quitongo, Dylan Falconer and Jake Hastie have been selected with Max Potter, Tom Leighton, Aaron Black, Kieran McGrath and Lewis Gamble selected at under 14 level
FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
Ten lucky 1st year pupils from Braidhurst high school were invited to Stirling’s Institute of Sport to play in a School of Football Festival to celebrate UEFA Grassroots Day. The pupils enjoyed playing in a number of matches in the sunshine throughout the day. Onlookers were impressed with their technical skills, positive attitudes and impeccable behavior.
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