Dear Parent or Carer<\/p>\n
Hoping you are all safe and well.\u00a0\u00a0 I intend to issue another update next week and we will be in contact over the holidays. As you will appreciate situations and decisions are constantly changing based on information received from North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) and the Scottish Government.\u00a0\u00a0 Please keep checking our website, school App and Twitter page for updates. \u00a0This letter takes the format of answering some frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n
What will our classrooms look like next year?<\/strong><\/p>\n Our classrooms have been reconfigured to ensure pupils are sitting 2m apart.\u00a0\u00a0 This has reduced the capacity in each room.\u00a0\u00a0 We are planning ahead with this model but appreciate this may change.\u00a0 This reduced capacity would mean we could safely bring pupils in for two days per week.<\/p>\n How will my child be taught?<\/strong><\/p>\n Pupils would do a mix of learning in school and at home. I must stress this could change between now and August.\u00a0\u00a0 As soon as we receive further information from NLC we will be in touch.<\/p>\n How will the pupils enter the school and move around the building?<\/strong><\/p>\n We are planning how we can ensure your child enters\/leaves the building safely and can move between classes.\u00a0\u00a0 Signs will be in place to direct pupils around the school and remind them to maintain social distancing.\u00a0 Information about this will be issued nearer the date pupils return to school.<\/p>\n Will work be posted online?<\/strong><\/p>\n We continue to supply online work for all pupils.\u00a0\u00a0 If there is any issues with accessing materials, please complete the form on our website or contact your child\u2019s Pupil Support teacher.<\/p>\n What should pupils wear to school?<\/strong><\/p>\n We are extremely proud of our standards of school uniform at Braidhurst. All our pupils look extremely smart in their blazer and tie along with black skirt or trousers and a plain black \u2018V\u2019neck jumper\/cardigan. \u00a0We expect all pupils to wear full uniform from August including a tie and blazer.\u00a0 In addition we recommend that pupils bring a waterproof jacket and\/or have an umbrella as they may be outside longer than usual.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How can I get school uniform?<\/strong><\/p>\n We have been in contact with MiyoApparel and although the store is closed they have a portacabin open at their warehouse where purchases and returns can be made. The website is www.miyoschoolwear.com<\/a> and the phone number is 01698 767660<\/p>\n What is happening regarding cancelled school trips?<\/strong><\/p>\n As yet we do not have the refunds from the travel company insurance company.\u00a0\u00a0 We will be in touch as soon as we have more information.<\/p>\n We were delighted to invite our new S1 pupils this week for a short meeting.\u00a0\u00a0 We hope this has made them feel part of the Braidhurst community.\u00a0\u00a0 Please contact Mr Gardiner if there are any further issues \u2013 we are here to help.<\/p>\n It has been hugely disappointing that our usual end of term celebrations and activities have not taken place, especially for our senior pupils.\u00a0\u00a0 We wish our seniors all the very best of luck as you move onto your next chapter and thank you for your contribution to Braidhurst High School.<\/p>\n All our contact details are on our website www.braidhurst.org<\/a> or the school office 01698 274999 between 10 am to 2 pm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you, as ever, for your ongoing support.<\/p>\n Yours faithfully<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carolyn Rooney<\/p>\n Head Teacher<\/p>\n Click to view as pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Parent or Carer Hoping you are all safe and well.\u00a0\u00a0 I intend to issue another update next week and we will be in contact over the holidays. As you will appreciate situations and decisions are constantly changing based on information received from North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) and the Scottish Government.\u00a0\u00a0 Please keep checking our … Continue reading Update from Mrs Rooney<\/span>