Pictured are just some of the pupils who will take part in the regional finals of the Vex Robtics Challenge 2017 /18 “In the zone”. Braidhurst pupils will take part along with other schools from North Lanarkshire in the day long competition to be held at the Motherwell campus of New College Lanarkshire.

The pupils are shown wearing their new club apparel that were purchased from “Myofit”.  The club successfully applied for funds from the pupil equity scheme. All 18 of the club members would like to thank Mrs McKenna one of the two Deputy Heads, who are in charge of the implementation of the Pupil Equity Fund, (PEF).

Next week Braidhurst High School will be putting forward three teams to compete in the regional finals, the teams are called “Energize”, “Kqual-I-T” and Team “Violet”. Some club members will also be showcasing the Vex robotics STEM initiative by demonstrating robotics system that they have made.

The club has been very well supported by North Lanarkshire and includes pupils ranging from S1 to S4. The Club takes part in the Vex Robotics Challenge, the World’s Largest and Fastest-Growing Robotics Competition for High Schools and Colleges. More than 10,000 teams (about 33 thousand participants) from 32 countries playing in over 750 tournaments compete to become the best globally, VEX Robotics Design System, as used by the club to nurture creative advancement in robotics.

This year the Club has beaten off 33 thousand participants around the world to become a “Beta” test site for the new generation of robotics systems that Vex has revealed at the C.E.S, (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5#coding.

The robotics club’s success and awards have been due to the support of the lecturers from New College Lanarkshire, namely Mr Michael McGuire and Lisa Nicholson.  However, without the help of Mr Michael Dolan from NLC, Mrs Arlene Byrne of New college Lanarkshire and the Head teacher of Braidhurst High School, Mrs Rooney it would not be possible for the Robotics club to have flourish and become a centre of excellence in the practice of STEM pedagogy. The Club is totally committed to working in partnership with New College Lanarkshire to meet the aspirations of, a Scotland, to become a global leader in robotics and autonomous technologies.

On Thursday 21^st December Braidhurst’s most infamous inter-house event took place, the annual Line Dancing competition.  Our competitors gathered in the assembly hall, dressed in their house colour,  and gave their all as they line danced to tunes such as ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ and ‘The Slosh’.  A team of judges watched the house competitors very closely and in the end announced Morven house as the event winners.  Well done to all who participated.

Over 200 pupils from all year groups enjoyed our annual Christmas dance on Wednesday 20^th December.  Pupils participated in the traditional social dancing of the ‘Gay Gordons’ and the ‘Canadian Barn Dance whilst also showing off their dance moves to more up-to-date tunes.  Thanks to the staff who supported this event, producing a buffet and managing the dance hall.

We were delighted to be able to deliver 25 Christmas Hampers to people in the local community.   Our pupils and staff brought in goodies and staff made up boxes.   We were delighted to be able to deliver so many.

Due to the weather conditions this evening’s S2 parents’ night will be postponed until the 23rd of January.

Appointment times will remain the same.

The application process for this year’s  Scottish FA  Performance School programme at Braidhurst High School is now officially open.

To apply please visit https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/performance/jd-performance-schools/applications/ to complete your child’s application form.

On Friday 15^th Dec over 200 Braidhurst pupils departed the school to various locations throughout central Scotland on reward trips as part of our Celebrating Success initiative.

Over 50 of our S1 pupils headed to Motherwell Civic Theatre to see this year’s panto “Jack in the Beanstalk” while our S2 pupils headed into Glasgow Quay to the new Odeon Luxe Cinema (where all the seats recline) followed by some American style Ten Pin Bowling.

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With over 200 trampolines, 3 foam pits and even a ninja warrior course, over 60 of our S3 & S4 pupils headed to Flipout in Glasgow (the world’s largest Trampoline park) before also going bowling.

Our S5 & S6 pupils (plus a few extra S4 pupils) had two separate trips with one group heading to SOAR at Braehead where they took to the (indoor) slopes for some sledging fun at Snow Factor, before some adventure golf at Paradise Island and high wire stunts at the skypark. The 2^nd smaller group of S5/S6 pupils headed in the opposite direction to our nation’s capital spending the day at the Edinburgh Christmas markets.

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