On Friday 17th January the School of Football programme ran a nutrition workshop for S1 pupils. The workshop was led by Jill Johnson from North Lanarkshire Leisure who educated the pupils regarding healthy eating and basic principles of good nutrition. The visit also included the innovative smoothie bike allowing combining a great way to exercise with a unique and fun way of making a healthy smoothie.
SCOTTISH FA JD PERFORMANCE SCHOOL VISIT
On Wednesday 8th January the school welcomed to school the Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Scottish FA representatives Rod Petrie, Brian McLaughlin and Malky Mackay, Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson, Deputy Leader of North Lanarkshire Council Councillor Kelly, Convenor of Education & Families Councillor McNally and Education Officer Anne Munroe, amongst others, for a Scottish FA JD Performance School visit.
The event opened with a presentation and Q&A from Brian McLaughlin and Malky Mackay which was followed by current performance school players, Shay Nevans, Jack Bell, Jacob Blaney and Alastair Small sharing their perspective of the programme. Former pupils Leon McCann and Cameron Williamson were also on hand to offer their experience as well.
Head Teacher Mrs Rooney and Principal Teacher of P.E Mr O’Neill also spoke to the gathered audience about the many successes of the programme before the visitors were given a tour of the school, which included S6 pupil Jay Blakeway showcasing the school’s ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ Learner Journey wall. The visitors were also given the chance to observe a coaching session of the players by SFA coach Stevie Clarke on the school’s astroturf pitch.
ROAD SAFETY COMPETITION
Art and Design pupils from the school entered their poster designs in this year’s North Lanarkshire Calendar competition. After all their hard work a good number of pupils were awarded highly commended. This is a great result as there were over 1900 entries from schools all over North Lanarkshire and the school was pleased to gain so many commended awards for our pupils’ work.
LINE DANCING
It wouldn’t be Christmas without the school’s annual inter-house line dancing competition which always rounds off the school’s festive celebrations. Pupils from all four houses: Atholl, Lorne, Morven and Rannoch took, led by their house captains, took the competition very seriously and enthusiastically performed their line dancing routines to a variety of country songs. Morven house was announced as the overall winner but well done to all pupils who participated.
CHRISTMAS SERVICE
On Wednesday 18th December the school held its annual Christmas service which was attended by all staff and pupils. The service was conducted by two of the school chaplains, Mr. David Ramage and Valerie Sim from SU, and included bible readings by senior pupils Jay Connelly and Alistair Small, and S2 drama sketch on the meaning of Christmas performed by Abigail Lees and Ava Barr, musical performances by the school’s wind band and S5 vocalist Lauren Wright, and Christmas carols led by the staff and pupil choir.
CHRISTMAS DANCE
Our the Christmas Dance took place on Tuesday 17th December in the assembly hall. Pupils danced the night away to a ceilidh band, who [layed traditional Scottish tunes, such as ‘The Dashing White Sergeant’, allowing everyone to show off the dance steps they had been learning in social dancing. Depute Head Teacher of S5-S6, Ms. Anderson, thanked all staff who gave up their time to make the evening a big success and commented that all “pupils were a credit and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Christmas dance is a wonderful Braidy tradition.”
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