All S1-S3 pupils took part in the school’s annual Connections Festival which celebrates young people as they make connections to the world around them through literacy, numeracy, STEM and Health and Wellbeing.

Over the two days the timetable was suspended for almost 400 pupils who participated in a series of fun, educational and inspiring activities from 25 external providers, including: author talks from Cathy Forde, Lari Don, Alex Nye and Kirkland Ciccone, yoga and relaxation sessions from the Health and Wellness Hub, clubbercise, science and engineering workshops from Terumo Aortic, a graphic novel taster from Rossie Stone of Dekko Comics, Brazilian drumming from Beats of Brazil, lego workshops from Bricks for Kids, reading with pets from Therapets, an elite athlete talk from Inspiration for Schools, sports journalism from Gordon Duncan of Clyde One Superscoreboard, and a variety of activities provided by the school’s staff, all of whom contributed to a fantastic events.

The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the event which was launched on the Thursday morning with a special ‘Read to Succeed’ author talk from Gill Arbuthnott with the entire S1 year group.

The Connections Festival Committee hosted a coffee morning on Friday 6^th September to raise funds for two of the festival’s contributors Therapets and Inspiration for Schools. Both contributors are charities and rely of donations in order to continue their excellent work in schools and the wider community. The coffee morning attracted a large number of staff who eagerly bought cakes and raffle tickets to help raise over £260 which will be divided between the two contributors. Thank you also to our senior peer tutors who helped to run the event.

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!

On 29^th 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.

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.