Mental Health Art competition

October 20, 2019 Mr Hamilton

A group of pupils from the school’s art department entered the recent Mental Health Art competition run by the Scottish Mental Health Foundation. The pupils worked extremely hard and utilised their creativity to develop their illustrations, which were then judged by health professionals. The art competition asked pupils to explore the theme of ‘A Day in the Life’ for young people with long term physical or mental health conditions.

The school was delighted that one of our pupils, Eunice Onwubiko, was the overall winner of the competition and was awarded the top prize of an iPad. Well done to Eunice for her amazing line drawing. She was presented with the iPad by Iain French and Natalie Keil from the Mental Health Foundation. A thoroughly deserved win for her. All the work will soon be displayed in a travelling and online exhibition.

(story updated 27/10/19)

School Events

OPEN EVENING 2019

October 3, 2019 Mr Hamilton

Braidhurst High will hold an Open Evening for P6 and 7 pupils and parents, and S1/2 pupils and parents, on Tuesday the 22nd of October, between 4-6.30pm. It will give pupils, and their parents, a chance to see around the school, meet staff and participate in activities. All staff would be delighted to welcome you to Braidhurst High, a school where pupils are supported in their aspirations, to help them achieve excellence.

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READ TO SUCCEED

October 3, 2019 Mr Hamilton

On Thursday 19^th September a group of ten S1 pupils, accompanied by school librarian Mrs. Scott, attended the ‘Read to Succeed’ closing ceremony at St Ambrose High School. Pupils from across North Lanarkshire were brought together to celebrate the importance of reading and the many ways it can positively enhance their future careers.

The event was compered by author Keith Charters and included a keynote speech from Dan Freedman, the author of the highly successful football series ‘Jamie Johnson’, which has been televised for the CBBC channel. At the end of the ceremony each pupil was gifted a signed copy of ‘Born to Play’ by Dan Freedman, from the council’s Learning Hub, and had the opportunity to pose for a group photograph with Dan and their new books.

School Sports

U18 SCOTTISH CUP

October 3, 2019 Mr Hamilton

It was a great result for our U18 Boys in the first round of the Scottish Cup away to Bishopbriggs Academy. Four goals from Alistair Small, two from Kyle Semple and one from Max McGuigan, led to a fantastic result for Braidhurst.

Health and Wellbeing

SCHOOL OF NETBALL

October 3, 2019 Mr Hamilton

The school has recently launched a school of netball initiative for our first and second year pupils. Staff from the P.E department commend the enthusiasm shown by the netball pupils even at this early stage in the programme.

School Sports

GIRLS’ FOOTBALL

September 26, 2019 Mr Hamilton

On Wednesday 18^th September the girls’ football team had their first outing of the year as they competed in the junior and senior competitions of North Lanarkshire Active Schools. Well done to all of the girls who took part.

Whole School News

ST ANDREW’S HOSPICE AMBASSADORS

September 26, 2019 Mr Hamilton

The school’s St Andrew’s Hospice ambassadors for 2019-2020 are Marc Leslie, Caitlin Diggle, Chloe McDerment, and Sarah Leighton. Congratulations to each of the pupils who will be working on fundraising ideas and organising events over the coming school year. Mr Campbell, PT Science, will undertake to the role of co-ordinator between the school and the charity.