Braidhurst High Photography student Sam Davies has gained first place in a national photography competition with his night shot of Glasgow University. The judges thought his photograph was ‘very atmospheric, well composed and dramatic’. The ‘My Place’ photography competition is a built environment photographic project run by the Scottish Civic Trust. It aims to provide young people with the opportunity to express their ideas and experiences on the heritage, buildings and archaeology around them.

There were hundreds of photographs entered for the competition and Sam was extremely pleased to have come first in the secondary schools category. His photograph will appear in exhibitions in over 40 countries as the competition is part of the International Heritage Photographic Experience. The exhibition will be open at the Lighthouse, Glasgow from 28^th March until 7^th May.

Easter school for pupils in fourth, fifth and sixth year is taking place throughout the holiday period. This offers support from teaching staff in a range of subjects aimed at the forthcoming Scottish Qualification Authority Examinations.

Braidhurst High hall was full to capacity recently during a parents’ evening for pupils in first year. Staff updated parents on progress of pupils whilst agreeing targets for further improvements. There was a very positive atmosphere and pupils and parents were in attendance.

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Braidhurst High Art Pupils recently exhibited their work in the Airdrie Arts & Literary Guild Art Exhibition.   This was held in the Tudor Hotel, Airdrie, on Monday 25^th and Tuesday 26^th February.   The exhibition was a roaring success and displayed the work of pupils from schools all over North Lanarkshire.

Zoe Luke S6 was awarded the Adjudicators prize of ‘Best Exhibition’.   She was presented with her trophy by Mr Duncan Chisholm, Braidhurst High’s Principal Teacher of Art & Design.   She then gave a presentation of her Advanced Higher Art folio to the gathered group.

Caitlin Bowman S5 was also given a book award for her excellent portrait work, which was commended by the judges.

Staff at Braidhurst High school recently held a coffee morning in aid of McMillan nurses. Two sisters from the school, Kelly and Gemma Prentice handed over the cheque for £400 to one of North Lanarkshire’s McMillan representatives Angela McCormack. They are accompanied in the picture by Mr Hannan (Rector) and Mrs McKay (Chair of the school charity committee). The girls wished to represent the school by handing over the cheque in order to thank the McMillan nurses for the support they recently received  after their mum Roseanne Astrauskas was diagnosed with cancer on 24^th May 2012. She sadly passed away on 22^nd Jan 2013. She was looked after by family members and McMillan nurses, Roseanne’s main nurse was Jo Dunlop. The family stated that Jo supported them by offering them emotional support and ensuring if they needed someone to talk to then someone was available. The girls handed over a cheque for £400 this was a combination of £160 raised by the family at Roseanne’s service and £240 raised by through the staff coffee morning. The staff and pupils at Braidhurst believe that this is a worthwhile cause and the McMillan nurses provide an exceptional service to both cancer patients and their families and hope to continue to offer their support.

Motherwell Football Club recently signed yet another pupil from Braidhurst High School.   David Thomson who is currently in third year joined the Braidhurst High Scottish FA School of Football programme three years ago.   He is a goalkeeper and impressed during trials with Motherwell FC.   Rector Derrick Hannan said, “I am delighted that David has made such progress.   He is an outstanding goalkeeper and an excellent pupil.   I feel certain that he will develop into a top class player over the coming years”.