Last week a group of 12 pupils from S4-S6 enjoyed an information session with Remploy; the UK wide organisation who provide employment placement services for disabled people. As part of the school’s ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program, pupils listened to a talk on how Remploy can support them throughout the process of leaving school and finding a job in terms of ensuring that they have the right skills and experience.
S2 CERAMICS ELECTIVE
The first group of S2 pupils have just completed their Ceramics elective course in Art & Design. They thoroughly enjoyed developing their tea-light design based on undersea creatures. They hand built their pots using a coil building method before having them glazed fired. A selection of their sketchbook work has been mounted in a display for all to see their superb work.
S1 NEWSLETTER ELECTIVE
The first group of S1 pupils who had chosen to compile the termly Braidhurst Newsletter as their elective subject completed their task last week and will now move on to their next choice of class. Throughout the term, the pupils have engaged in a number of activities in order to produce the outstanding newsletter which has been issued to pupils and parents. Using their research, teamwork and interviewing skills, the pupils were able to report on aspects of Braidhurst life such as the new S1 intake, new teaching staff, the House and School Captains, the French and German assistants, the Sports; leadership Awards ceremony and the Braidhurst Fun Run, amongst many other events. To complete their project, all pupils also produced a PowerPoint presentation, detailing the process and their experiences of producing the newsletter, these were shown to the Head Teacher, Mrs Carolyn Rooney. In addition, the pupils also produced a PowerPoint presentation on ‘An Ideal Day in the Life Of …’ to encourage them to use their imagination and to access ICT in order to extend their knowledge of world geography and history. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed working on the newsletter and they have set very high standards for the next elective group!
HIGHER FRENCH IMMERSION DAY
A group of Higher French pupils from Braidhurst High School took part in a French Immersion Day at the Alliance Francaise in Glasgow last week. They were accompanied by their French assistant, Miss Juliette Lucas, and travelled together by coach from the school. A number of activities were organised for the students in order to improve their linguistic skills of speaking and listening. In addition, they had the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of French culture and current popular French music. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event and were grateful for the opportunity to meet pupils from other schools in the North Lanarkshire area. Overall, the event helped pupils become more confident conversing in the language and enabled them to find out about aspects of life in France which are relevant to their Higher French course syllabus.
P7 SCIENCE MORNING
Ninety nine primary seven pupils from four different primary schools enjoyed a fun morning filled with different scientific experiments at Braidhurst High School. The event involved twenty two sixth year pupils demonstrating, explaining and leading the younger children through the various activities. The primary pupils had a great day with one stating, “I had a brilliant day, it was interesting and the sixth year helpers were great. I would like to do it all again”. This was down to the senior pupils’ excellent communication and organisational skills. Many of the primary pupils commented on the kindness and words of encouragement offered by the S6 pupils.
PTFA PSYCHIC NIGHT
Help the school raise funds by coming along to a psychic night:
Thursday 24th November
Motherwell Football Club Cetenary Suite
7pm for a 7.30pm start
Tickets cost £5 These are available from the front office in the school.
BOYS FOOTBALL
Braidhurst High School’s under 15’s football team started their Scottish Cup campaign with a hard fought victory over a strong McLaren High School side. The visitors started brightly, striking the post and missing a glaring opportunity to go in front. However, they were made to pay for their missed opportunities as a long free kick from Reece McAlear evaded everyone and crept into the near post to open the scoring. Braidhurst doubled their lead soon after, thanks to a great strike from Alastair Small into the top corner. The second half was a scrappy affair, and after McLaren scored to half the deficit, Braidhurst battled hard to secure victory and ensure progress into the next round. Mr O’Toole and Mr Clarke were happy with the result and the boys now look forward to an away tie against either St Ambrose or Grangemouth High School.
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