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Expressive Arts, Whole School News

SUMMER SHOWCASE

The school’s ‘Summer Showcase’, an extravaganza of live music, drama and dance, took place on Thursday 7th June, in-front of a packed audience, who were thoroughly entertained by the fantastic acts. The show opened with a rousing performance from our highland pipers and drummers before moving into a blistering performance of songs from the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ soundtrack by the wind band. Other highlights from the event included the primary choir, the drama sketches and our fantastic dancers. The event was led by Faculty Head of Performing Arts, Ms. Donnelly, ably assisted by Music teachers, Mr Walker and Mr Crawford, and Drama teacher, Mrs Reilly. Once again Braidhurst pupils delivered an amazing show.  Well done to all who were involved.

School Sports

U15 LANARKSHIRE CUP FINAL

Braidhurst won the Lanarkshire Cup for the third consecutive time on Thursday night as they came back from behind to beat Duncanrig High School 2-1. The first half was an even contest with very few clear cut chances for either team but just as the half time whistle was about to blow, Duncanrig were awarded a penalty after Cameron Williamson handled inside the box. Goalkeeper Ryan Renwick guessed the right way but couldn’t do enough to keep the ball out, leaving Braidhurst with a one goal deficit to overcome. After the break, Cameron Stewart came close to levelling the scores with a great effort that was heading in the top corner but his shot was matched by an excellent save from the goalkeeper. With time running out, Braidhurst finally managed an equaliser. Matthew Barclay switched the ball to Cody McLeod, whose pinpoint cross found Robbie Brown free inside the box to head into the net. As Duncanrig threw players forward to get back in front, Braidhurst broke on the counter attack – excellent work from Cameron Williamson saw him beat two players and play an excellent ball through to Robbie who chipped the ball over the oncoming goalkeeper and into the net. In the end, two goals from Robbie were enough to see Braidhurst retain the Lanarkshire Cup and ensure captain Steven Rodger would be lifting the trophy for a third time. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were delighted at the result and another successful season. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a place in the Scottish Cup Final after a 1-0 loss in the semi-finals last week, the U15s managed to put that aside and continue their dominance in this competition

Whole School News

READING CHAMPIONSHIP

Pupil Equity Funding has given us an even greater opportunity to set our own agenda and the means to pursue it.  We were very clear, at the start of the session, that raising literacy rates across the Broad General Education phase of the school was one of our key priorities and promoting reading for pleasure has been central to our strategy for achieving this goal.  In an age of smartphones, games consoles, social media and television on demand, the humble book is all too easily overlooked.  With this in mind, the commitment our pupils have shown to their personal reading is laudable and we were keen to recognise that.  The Reading Championship, led by our Librarian, Mrs. Scott, has allowed us to do this.  Our aim, moving forward into session 2018-19, is to increase the number of young people who achieve this award.

School Events, Whole School News

Prom 2018

Celebrations were in full swing at last week’s annual senior prom with pupils and staff joining together for a night to remember. The prom is always a very stylish and glamourous affair as pupils were dressed in their finest whilst enjoying a delicious meal and lots of dancing at the disco held at Dalziel Park Hotel. The evening proved a fitting send off for those pupils either leaving Braidhurst or returning for S6. The school would like to wish pupils the very best of luck in the future and to thank the pupil prom committee and staff who helped organise another fantastic senior prom.

Whole School News

MALAWI PROJECT – KIER CONSTRUCTION DONATION

 

Kier Construction kindly donated £300 towards Braidhurst High School’s Malawi project. Malawi Ambassadors Katie Kennedy and Robbie Caldwell accepted the cheque on Friday prior to their visit on Tuesday 5th June. Kier also donated protective clothing for pupils to wear whilst working in. The group would like to thank Kier for their very generous donation and will use it towards improving the educational conditions and environment in our linked school, Missan Jo CDSS, in Malawi.

Social Studies, Whole School News

TEDx YOUTH VISIT

In celebration of Year of Young People 2018, 30 S4 pupils attended the TedXYouth Glasgow event at the SEC and Armadillo.  Based on the successful TedxTalks events and YouTube channel, the TedxYouth event hosted a programme of live speakers and discussion labs to spark motivation and inspiration with young people.  Hosted by David Farrell and Jennifer Reoch, our young people heard from 9 speakers including Reece Hayes from the Princes Trust, Food Medic Dr Hazel Wallace and Mollie Hughes, the youngest woman in the world to successfully summit from both the north and south sides of Mount Everest.  The event was a fantastic opportunity for our young people to step out of their comfort zone, explore new ideas and discover their full potential.  They left inspired and motivated for the challenges ahead as they move into the senior phase.

Whole School News

1 + 2 MODERN LANGUAGES AWARDS

A group of pupils from Braidhurst High School, accompanied by French and German teacher, Miss Lennox, recently attended the 1+2 Modern Languages award ceremony. The pupils were recipients of certificates for showing exceptional talent in their study of Modern Languages along-side other pupils from various schools in Lanarkshire who were receiving similar awards. The ceremony was presided over by Mr Robert Dalzell, Continuous Improvement Officer for North Lanarkshire Council, Nathalie Kormaz from the Alliance Française, Dr.Sabine Schluter from the Goethe Institut, and Xabier San Isidro from the Spanish Education office in Edinburgh.  Braidhurst pupils received certificates as follows: ‘Outstanding Language Learner of the Year in S1’: Nathan Chalmers, Arista Ghai, and Amy McAlonan, ‘Outstanding Language Learner of the Year in S2’: Iona Eldhose, Jay Goode, and Callum Scott, ‘Outstanding Language Learner of the Year in French and German in S3’: Craig Campbell, Cameron May, and Amy-Lee McLaughlin, and ‘Most Improved Language Learner of the Year in S3’: Ellie Brady, Dylan Campbell, and Alex Lowry.  A huge well done to all the pupils.