Progress is booked

Braidhurst High pupils have risen to the challenge of strengthening the literacy skills of those in the lower school by inviting them to participate in a reading championship.

The programme is run by the school library and delivered as part of the S1-S2 English curriculum.

Pupils have good reason to get engaged with personal reading, as the more books they read will lead to certificates, badges, trophies, and a class rewards afternoon involving pizzas and a movie.

Pupils have admirably risen to challenge with the majority taking their library book home to read in their spare time and visiting the school library on a very regular basis looking for their next book to devour.

Mrs McKe n na , d e p u t e headteacher, said: “The reading championship puts front and centre our belief that literacy goes beyond classroom based activities and assessments and is a skill which enriches our lives on a daily basis.

“Promoting reading for pleasure is an essential part of our strategy to raise literacy levels across the broad general education phase of the school and we are committed to encouraging our pupils by recognising their efforts.”

Football

On November 21, a total of 49 pupils made the trip to The Etihad Stadium to watch the Champions League group match between Manchester City and Feyenoord.

Despite the match only finishing 1- 0 to the hosts with a late goal from Raheem Sterling, pupils had an excellent time being close to the action and seeing top stars such as Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne.

Alistair Small and Rhys Mallinson were triumphant in the traditional bus quiz, winning a match day programme each.

Alistair also won a Manchester City top in the bus raffle.

Pupils and staff had a very enjoyable outing.