On Wednesday 4th September the school hosted a very successful information evening for its S4 to S6 pupils. This event was an opportunity for pupils and their parents/carers to find out more about how the school can work in partnership with its young people who are leaving school and ensure they reach a positive destination which reflects their abilities and interests. A number of workshops were available for pupils to attend including: volunteering, UCAS, study techniques, SQA, Education maintenance Award, mock interview skills and Scholar.
Connections Festival 2019
For S1-S3 Pupils and Parents
This is a reminder that our annual Connections Festival takes place this Thursday and Friday. Pupils in S1 will follow a different, personalised timetable on Thursday 12th September. S2 and S3 pupils will do the same on Friday 13th September.
All S1-S3 pupils should by now have made their own personal timetable in English. If not, they need to check the lists in the English department, outside the Library, and at the Tuck Shop area.
If a pupil’s name is missing from a register or day, they should see Mrs Paterson as soon as possible.
All pupils in S1-S3 must wear full uniform to school on both days of the festival. If pupils have a workshop such as fitness, yoga, Tai Chi, Clubbercise or football, they must bring a suitable change (e.g PE kit / leggings and comfy t-shirt or jogging bottoms).
All S3 must bring a suitable change for the boxing fitness session on Friday morning. Pupils will be directed to a place to change on the day.
Pupils who are doing the make-up masterclass should bring their own kit along as the tutor will not be providing materials.
Please contact Mrs Paterson in English with any questions you may have.
We hope the Festival will be a huge success and look forward to all of our S1-S3 pupils making ‘Connections’ with their world and learning!
S1 EXTRA CURRICULAR EVENING
On 29th August the school hosted its extra-curricular evening ‘Find Your Talent’ in the assembly hall for S1 pupils and their parents’ to find out about the weekly clubs that are available for pupils to join within the school.
Braidhurst offers a wide array of extra-curricular clubs at lunchtime and after school, including: cheerleading, dodgeball, badminton, trampolining, netball, robotics, art club, choir, concert band, and film club.
Senior pupils, Jay Blakeway from S6 and Eve Nicholson from S5, spoke passionately about their journey through Braidhurst and how attending clubs helped them to develop new skills and grow in confidence.
Click here for more info on extra curricular activities on offer.
SCHOOL CAPTAINS
Congratulation to the following S6 pupils who were successful in their bid to become school captains for 2019-2020: Jay Blakeway, Jay Connelly, Sarah Leighton, and Alistair Small. The four pupils were interviewed by the senior management team and impressed staff with their strength of character, determination to succeed, and their willingness to serve as role models to pupils with the school and wider community.
Click on the link below to view the full list of School Captains, House Captains and Prefects.
NEW S1 INTAKE
Our new S1 pupils were gathered together, looking incredibly smart in their school uniform, for the annual S1 intake photographs. Good luck to all new pupils as they embark on their Braidhurst journey.
School Vision 2019
We are looking to update our school vision and are keen to ensure it reflects the opinions of all concerned. If you would like to add your opinion then please click on the link below.
Parents Vision Survey
S4/5/6 Vision Survey
Alternatively you can complete and return the questionnaire that has been issued to pupils.
This should be returned by Friday 6th September.
Paris Trip
On Saturday 22nd June a group of pupils and staff boarded a coach for the school’s annual European trip which this year headed to Paris. The first stop was Parc Asterix, a French amusement theme park based on the comic book series of the same title. Over the next couple of days the group enjoyed the sights of Paris including: the magnificent Eiffel Tower, a fun-filled day at Disneyland Paris, and a tour of the Stade France, which pupils’ and staff thoroughly enjoyed. Not only was the trip a roaring success, with everyone arriving safely back to Scotland, it also marked the final school trip for our retiring Principal Teacher of Modern Languages, Mrs Magowan. Bonne retraite Madame Magowan.
