FM’s robotics lesson
Braidhurst High School VEX Robotics Club is meeting the Scottish Government’s desire to expose developing young minds to the understanding of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics). It is hoped that this will nurture creative advancement in robotics and electronics, while developing teamwork, leadership and communication skills. The First Minister was attending the All Different But United Event, held at Holyrood Sports Centre on Saturday, March 11, where the group delivered a short but detailed master class in robotics to the First Minister. The Club are competing in the UK National Championships on March 17, at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the Big Ban Fair. The finals are an opportunity for the Scottish Design and Judges award winners to compete against other clubs who have also qualified. SYP ELECTIONS
Braidhurst High School was host to the Scottish Youth Parliament Hustings for the constituency of Motherwell and Wishaw on Tuesday, March 17. The school staff were delighted to host this event, especially given that S6 pupil Barry Williams is again standing as a candidate. All candidates involved gave a confident account of themselves, outlining their policies and why they want to represent the young people of Motherwell and Wishaw. Characteristically, Braidhurst pupils were warm and welcoming to all candidates, giving their home representative a special, rousing cheer. Candidates spoke to a capacity audience of pupils from S1-S6. It was wonderful to see the pupils fully engaged and actively participating in the political process. Barry Williams later summed up the event by saying that he was delighted by the turnout of Braidhurst pupils and that he was looking forward to the electorate storming the polls on Wednesday, March 8. HEART START
A group of second year science pupils from Braidhurst High School received certificates this week to mark their successful completion of the British Heart Foundation’s Heart Start programme. Pupils are now proficient in CPR, carrying out the recovery position, dealing with suspected heart attacks, choking and bleeding. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the course and appreciate how useful it may be in their lives. MALAWI PROJECT
Braidhurst have recently created a partnership with the North Lanarkshire project ‘Aiming Higher in Malawi’. This initiative aims to help transform the health and education of young children in Malawi. The school have the opportunity to link with a Malawian school and support them via the provision and sharing of materials and resources. A ‘Malawi Committee’ has been established and had their first meeting on March 21 in room 23. This was open to all pupils who wished to join; where they had the opportunity to collate ideas and work collectively to arrange fundraising events. Miss Young will run the committee which will meet every week and fundraising events will occur every month between March and June. A new plan will be set for the next school year. A Just Giving page has been set up to assist with the fundraising which can be accessed at www. justgiving. com/ crowdfunding/braidhurstin-malawi - all donations are kindly welcomed. BINGO NIGHT
Braidhurst’s Parents’ Group are hosting a ‘Bingo Night’ to raise school funds on Thursday, March 23 at 7pm. The event will take place in the school assembly hall and there will be a range of fantastic prizes up. Entry is free and to play it will cost £4 for a six game – 12 page book, £2 for a three game – 12 page book and £1 for a flyer. There will also be home baking and tea, coffee available for a donation. Please come along, all are welcome. DUKE OF EDINBURGH/XL PUPILS
The S4 Duke of Edinburgh/ XL pupils recently received certificates for passing their Food Hygiene course. The pupils were presented with their certificates by Mrs MacDonald at Forgewood Community Centre. The course was funded by The Housing Association at Forgewood Commnunity Centre.