Following on from earlier in the week, if there is anyone in our local school community who still needs supplies at this time of need then please phone the school and let us know. There is also a supply of sanitary products available should you require them. We will try our best to get supplies to you ASAP. Braidhurst number is 01698 274999
Information to Parents and Carers
Further to the statement by the First Minister on Wednesday 18th March Braidhurst High School will be closed for normal business from Monday 23rd March. The school may remain open for the following purposes;
- Support young people who are vulnerable
Support young people complete SQA assessments- Support young people of key workers
More information will be provided about how we will action this as soon as it becomes available.
Pupils are encouraged to continue with their education from home. Teaching staff have tried to make materials and resources available on a digital platform (Glow) and/or textbooks and printed notes. All young people have been issued with their Glow username and password to allow them to access resources sent directly from their own class teacher. If your child has lost or forgotten their Glow log in details these can be obtained by phoning the school office on 01698 274999.
In addition the Deputy First Minister announced on Thursday 19th March that all SQA exams are cancelled however young people will still be accredited for the work they have done throughout the year. It is important that your child ensures all SQA coursework is completed to enable us to send this to SQA.
Please check our website, school app and Twitter pages for updates.
AUF WIEDERSEHEN ANNEGRET
The school’s Modern Languages department bid a fond farewell to German assistant Annegret Landgraf. Ms Graham, Principal teacher of Modern Languages, commented thanked Annegret for all of her hard work with the pupils and her wonderful resources. The school would also like to wish Annegret a safe journey home to Germany.
S3 MENTAL HEALTH DAY
The school hosted a Mental Health Day on Friday 13th March for our S3 pupils which was organised by Miss Pennock, Mr Barr and Miss Burns. S3 pupils participated in a series of workshops aimed at encouraging positive mental health and each session also offered advice and strategies on how to distress and keep anxiety and depression at bay. The workshops on offer to pupils were sessions from ‘You are my Sunshin’ (YAMS), Mandala colouring, Windmill Café, Tai Chi, Fun Fitness and Football for Fun, and Pilates. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day and gained some invaluable advice.
FAMILY LEARNING EVENTS
On Tuesday 10th March, S1 and P7 pupils and their parents, took part in Science or Music workshops after school which aimed to encourage parental engagement in the learning of our young people. Parents and carers were given the chance to see science and music teaching in action in the classrooms whilst also having some fun as they were learning. Thank you to our fantastic staff for organising the very successful event – Mrs McGurk, Home School Partnership Officer, and the staff of the Music and Science departments.
School wear: online shop
You can now purchase your Braidhurst branded school wear online: click here
Barcelona Trip update
We are currently liaising with the travel company and NLC regarding our trip to Barcelona. At present the trip is not cancelled but very unlikely to go on original dates. Discussions are ongoing regarding arrangement and we will keep you updated with further news when we get it. In the meantime we will not take further payments. Please check school website and @braidhurstPE on twitter for further updates.”
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