On Friday 9th November, the Scottish Cup found its way to Braidhurst. Displayed in the assembly hall, and on the school’s artificial football pitch, pupils, staff and pupils of the School of Football programme, were able to have their photo taken with football’s oldest national trophy.
MOCK INTERVIEW EVENING
On Wednesday 7th October, the school held its annual mock interview evening for S4 pupils. Pupils created their own personal CVs in PSE classes in preparation for interviews and each pupil was allocated a specific employer who would conduct the interview. There were 19 employers in total who were gracious enough to attend the event and give pupils job interviews. Those in attendance were encouraged to participate in the regular formalities of job interviews with conventional clothing to be worn and handshakes to be exchanged. Motherwell F.C. icon and current assistant manager, Keith Lasley, was one of the interviewers on the night. He posted on his own official Twitter account after the event: ‘a pleasure to be part of the S4 mock interviews at Braidhurst High School this evening.
Scottish Cup – Braidhurst vs Alva
Braidhurst senior boys began their under 18 Scottish Cup campaign with a superb 5-0 victory over Alva Academy at Braidhurst High School on the 31st October. The team will now face Sterling High School in the 3rd round. Both teams set a good, early tempo to the game and appeared more than capable of keeping possession well and playing the ball out from the back under pressure. Braidhurst however were first to take the initiative as they opened the scoring in the 6th minute of the match, as Mark Montgomery played a clever ball over the top of the Alva defence which Alistair Small latched onto and audaciously lobbed the goalkeeper to put the hosts in front. It was 3rd time lucky for Barry Frew as he claimed his first goal of the game and the team’s second on the 24th minute after a dashing counter attack from Braidhurst following an Alva corner. Goals from Liam Scott and Dylan Morrow gave Braidhurst a 4-0 lead. The fifth and final goal came on effectively the last kick of the ball as a long pass was played over the top of Alva’s defence for Barry Frew to chase. He showed great pace to surge past the opposition’s right back and round the keeper to make it 5-0. The referee felt it was appropriate to stop the game on 70 minutes instead of the intended 80 – wrapping up a good day’s work for the seniors. After the game, Mr. Clarke was impressed with the team’s performance in which was their first game back together this season. One player lauded by Mr. Clarke for his performance was midfield dynamo Liam Scott. Liam was impressed not just by his own performance, but by the performance of the whole team as well. He believes they have a ‘great chance’ of lifting the trophy come May with the team they have, which is still to gain players back from injury. Braidhurst: Purves, McDonald, Reid, Sinclair, Peacock, Fleming (Morrow 40), Scott, Redfern, Frew, Montgomery, Small
Report by: Jay Blakeway
MEETING THE DIGITAL CHALLENGE
Pictured are the S2 cohort from the school’s “STEM” elective. The elective has just received the first batch of, “state of the art, STEM V5, autonomous equipment to make artificial intelligence (A.I) systems.
The elective classes are embedded into the school curriculum, promoting in both S1 and S2 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical), to ensure the schools broad general education (BGE) offers personalisation, choice, relevance and enjoyment. Both the elective and the award-winning Robotics club are organised by Mr. Hussain of the science department. Mr. Hussain commented that, “we at Braidhurst are committed to meeting the needs of the individual by being creative and providing them with the opportunity to develop skills they will need in the world of work, and this year the link between the elective and the extracurricular robotics club will be fused and it is hoped that the success of one will foster the success of the other”.
An emphasis has also been put on encouraging girls into STEM subjects and Mr. Hussain has signed up the Girl power pledge, #GirlPowerd. Mr. Hussain commented that “the theme of the initiative is to show how exciting it is to be involved with STEM, showcasing examples of how women are changing the world, providing tools for success, and enabling comfortable environments where all students’ confidence and abilities can flourish.”
SKILLS SCOTLAND
On Wednesday, 24 October, many pupils from Braidhurst High school took part in a visit to the SEC centre in Glasgow where a Skills Scotland event was underway. This convention, described as ‘Glasgow’s largest careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeships event’ lived up to its reputation as the average turnout is around 6,000 14 – 19-year-olds over the course of the event being held. Braidhurst pupils were able to participate in many workshops, ranging from construction to Coca Cola. The event is highly beneficial to any young person looking to acquire the necessary skills for working in the 21st century. The school provides many great opportunities such as this, to all pupils from S4 upwards. With Mr. Clarke from the PE department organising trips to similar events over the course of the school year.
BRAIDHURST PARENTS’ GROUP FASHION SALE
The Braidhurst Parents’ Group are hosting a fashion sale in the school on Thursday 8th November at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. Tickets cost £5 and include tea/coffee and entry into two prize draws for a £25 voucher to be spent on the night. Tickets can be purchased from Miss Watson on 01698 274999 or at the door on the night. The fashion sale offers huge discounts, up to 75%, off various high street stores, such as River Island, Oasis, Marks & Spencer, and Topshop, amongst many others. The event will also offer a raffle and all proceeds are being raised to allow the school to fund projects and trips that enhance pupil experience.
CHRISTMAS PANTO
This year the school Christmas concert will be the pantomime ‘It’s Only a Fairytale’. The concert takes place in the school assembly hall on Thursday 13th December at 7pm with tickets costing £5 and concessions costing £3. The evening promises to get everyone in the Christmas spirit as only Braidhurst pupils can – with lots of singing, dancing and fun. Please contact the school on 01698 274999 for tickets.
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