MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADORS

June 5, 2021 Mr Hamilton

As a school we are very proud of the work our staff and pupils undertake regarding the promotion and modelling of positive mental health and wellbeing. We are delighted to announce that the following S5 pupils have been appointed as our newest mental health ambassadors after a successful application and interview process.

Our mental health ambassadors for school session 2021-22 are: Jenna Woods, Ellie Dickson, Niamh Miller, Laiba Khan, Louise Day, Skye Wilkinson, Niav Douglas, Rebecca McLeod, Julia Wypych, Iona Eldhose, Caleb Monaghan, Casey Rodger, and Lee Kane. Congratulations everyone and our ambassadors will now commence two days of training before working with younger pupils next session.

Whole School News

P7 TRANSITION VISIT

June 5, 2021 Mr Hamilton

On Monday 1^st June, the school welcomed our local P7 pupils from Muir Street Primary, Logans Primary, and Ladywell Primary for a S1 transition event. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic the transition arrangements had to be adjusted in order to keep pupils and staff safe. However, it was important that our incoming pupils still had an opportunity to visit the school and meet key members of staff, including our SMT, Pupil Support teachers, Learning Support staff and senior pupil representatives.

During the event pupils were kept in their P7 class bubbles and experienced a guided tour of the school building by our senior pupils who pointed out areas of interest, such as the school canteen, tuck shop area and library. Pupils also had the opportunity to watch a short film which introduced all members of staff and their areas of work which helped to give them an insight into the Braidhurst community. Our young STEM leaders also demonstrated various science experiments. We are really looking forward to welcoming our newest S1 pupils in August.

Health and Wellbeing, School Sports

ANNA BONDAR – SHOT PUT

June 5, 2021 Mr Hamilton

The school are delighted to recognise the fantastic achievement of S1 pupil Anna Bondar who is a talented athlete who specialises in the shot put. Not only did Anna recently achieve a personal best in the event she is now the proud title holder of top distance thrown in Scotland in her age category. This is a fantastic achievement and all at the school want to wish her the very best for her future with his event. Well done Anna!

Whole School News

Pride Alliance June 2021

June 5, 2021 Mr Hamilton

Happy Pride Month!

This month, not only to we have the great fortune to celebrate the green, nature, stripe of the LGBT+ flag, it is also Pride Month in the UK.

From the 1^st to the 30^th of June the LGBT+ community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBT+ people have had around the world.

You might wonder why June was chosen for this celebration. It is the month when the Stonewall Riots took place, way back in 1969. These riots are viewed as the moment the LGBT+ equality movement was born

As well as being a month long celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of current issues facing the community. Parades are a prominent feature of Pride month, and there are many street parties, community events, poetry readings, public speaking, street festivals and educational sessions all of which are covered by mainstream media and attracting millions of participants.

Nature is really coming into bloom this month and usually Pride involves lots of outdoor events and parades. Unfortunately, this year many of the usual Pride events have to be held on-line due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, LGBT Youth Scotland have come up with a way around this, a Pride Picnic!

If you would like to learn more about the Pride Picnic initiative or how to organise your own Pride Picnic check out the following link:

https://lgbtyouth.org.uk/picnic

Whole School News

Future Fridays

June 1, 2021 Mr Hamilton

You may have heard already but our secondary school week is changing. We’re moving to a four and a half day week from August 2021, which means that school will officially finish at 12.30pm on a Friday.

This follows a council review which recommended that schools should offer more structured pathways in work-based learning and routes to employment to enhance and improve young people’s prospects after leaving school.

There will be no reduction to the key curriculum subjects. Monday to Thursday will finish at 3.45pm and in place of that extra period on a Friday afternoon young people in secondary schools can voluntarily attend a wide range of extra curricular activities through Future Fridays.

It’s really exciting. Some people will have access to activities they’ve never done before, and for others, there will be workshops and projects to enhance existing skills or to learn new ones.

The fresh and lively programme spans the fields of employability, music, sport and arts, health and wellbeing, digital learning, outdoor education, and academic and leadership development to give young people greater opportunities to be job-ready, independent, confident and better equipped for post- school experiences.

After all, it’s your future, so grab opportunities while you can.

CLICK HERE to find out more

Whole School News

P7 Transition Event

May 25, 2021 Mr Hamilton

We look forward to welcoming P7 pupils to a transition event on Tuesday the 1st of June. The video contains some information on what pupils will do when they come for their visit. In addition, Miss Kerr has sent all pupils a letter containing an invite and some essential forms. If parents could fill the forms in and ask their child to bring them into school during their visit it would be much appreciated. See you soon P7!

SFA

SCHOOL OF FOOTBALL TRIALS

May 16, 2021 Mr Hamilton

On Friday 7^th May the school hosted its annual NLC School of Football trials as we began the process of selecting pupils who will be part of the programme from August 2021. Thankfully the weather was on our side as hopeful participants showcased their footballing skills on the school’s football pitch. Braidhurst hopes that everyone enjoyed the process and it was great to meet you in person. Good luck to all of our budding football stars.