The school’s S1 basketball team recently participated in the final of North Lanarkshire’s Secondary Schools Basketball league which was held on Wednesday 26 February at Cumbernauld Academy. The boys gave a great effort and came in third place after one victory and two narrow defeats. Nathan Lawson was named most valuable player of the final.
BRILLIANT CLUB – SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
Twelve of our S3 pupils recently took part in the ‘Brilliant Club’ scholars programme which exists to increase the number of pupils progressing to highly-selective universities. The scholars programme provided the pupils with the opportunity to experience university style learning as they worked in small groups and were supported by a PhD level tutor over the course of the term in order to complete a module culminating in a final assignment. The in-school tutorials were also complemented by a trip to Strathclyde University for the launch trip.
For a number of weeks our pupils worked along-side their PhD tutor, Clara Vergez. Pupils worked through a module titled ‘Visions of Vessels: How do doctors see disease inside the body?’ We are delighted to announce that all 12 pupils passed the programme, with a number of them achieving a first class pass. Their hard work and effort was rewarded with an invitation for them and their parents/carers to a fantastic graduation ceremony. The ceremony took place at the University of Edinburgh on Thursday 6th of February. Congratulations to all the pupils and thanks to Dr Gardner for supporting the pupils throughout the programme.
FIRE REACH
A group of S3 pupils recently completed the Fire Reach programme which offers young people training and development opportunities through taking part in fire service related activities. The all female group spent a week participating in a wide ranging programme of community safety initiatives including: team-working and team-leading, citizenship, and basic first aid, all of which gave them an insight into what it means to be a firefighter. A huge well done to each of the girls who displayed a high level of confidence and team-work over the five day programme. The girls were presented with a Fire Reach certificate at their graduation on the final day.
Brilliant afternoon at @fire_scot in Coatbridge watching @braidhurst & @DalzielHigh girls graduate from their week at Fire Reach. It was fantastic to see great levels of confidence and teamwork throughout their display 🔥👩🏼🚒 @nlcpeople pic.twitter.com/gStrDqdJQj
— Miss Young (@MissYoung_PE) February 21, 2020
CAREERS EVENT 2020
The school hosted another very successful careers events on Monday 17th February which was well-attended by S3-6 pupils and their families. Over fifty stall-holders from colleges, universities and employers were represented including JP Morgan, Police Scotland, MIYO Brand, and Strathclyde University alongside a selection of Braidhurst teaching staff. This was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to approach stall-holders and hold positive discussions regarding their plans and aspirations after school. The invaluable advice that each pupil received will aid them to find the right post-school destination.
📸 Some snaps from the Careers Event 2020 this evening!
Lots of pupils and parents in attendance to chat to 56 various stalls from a variety of pathways 😀💡@braidhurst pic.twitter.com/VVTFzOV3t6
— Braidhurst DYW (@Braidhurst_DYW) February 17, 2020
ST ANDREW’S HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING
The St Andrew’s Hospice fundraising team were busy over the recent half-term break as they hosted a coffee morning for staff on Thursday 13th February. Over £400 was raised through the sale of cakes, tea/coffee and raffle tickets for prizes including a signed Motherwell Football Club shirt, Costa Coffee voucher, Lees hamper and Jimmy Choo perfume. A huge well done to Mr Campbell and his team of pupil ambassadors on another highly successful event.
SCHOOL OF FOOTBALL – PITCH OPENING
On Wednesday 5th February Braidhurst welcomed local councillors into the school to celebrate the opening of the new 4G football pitch and to showcase the fantastic partnership work between North Lanarkshire Council, North Lanarkshire Leisure Football Development and Scottish FA Central Region, which enables the Braidhurst football programmes to flourish.
The event began with a presentation highlighting the incredible work of the School of Football programmes and the planning and organisation that went into creating the new pitch. Head Teacher, Mrs Rooney, and School of Football Coach, Mr Young, also spoke to the invited guests before Principal Teacher of PE, Mr O’Neill, and a selection of School of Football pupils spoke about their first-hand experience of the programme which places young people at its centre.
The event ended with a coaching session on the new 4G synthetic pitch which impressed all in attendance. Depute Leader of North Lanarkshire Council and local Councillor of Motherwell West, Paul Kelly, praised the pitch as the “best in the country.” We were also delighted to welcome Councillor Megan Gallacher and Councillor Frank McNally.
SoF 2020: applications open
The school are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the School of Football and Girls’ School of Football programmes 2020.
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The application can be accessed online: apply online
Applications close by the end of the school day on Friday 13th March 2020
Good luck to all applicants.
