1. BROXBURN ACADEMY DAILY PUPIL BULLETIN Tuesday 24th January 2017
TOGETHER WE WILL SUCCEED

2. Word of the Week
This week the word is labyrinth meaning a complicated series of paths or passages. .
Use this word in a sentence like this: Since Jane could not find a map of the gigantic shopping mall, she felt as though she was in a never-ending labyrinth.
For more information about word of the week check out the blue noticeboard in the library area
Dr Stewart

3. UNCRC

4. PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
There is no access in the assembly hall corridor due to prelim exams taking place. Thank You

5. Broxburn Academy House Twitter Accounts
To keep up to date with all house events and assemblies going on, make sure to log on to Twitter and follow the account for your House so you don’t miss out on any news! The usernames to search @BA_Cardross The accounts will be run by your House Captains and Vice House Captains: Almondell: Ryan Fullerton and Megan Meikle Buchan: Sophie Mercer and Lyle Watt Cardross: Brooke Symon and Caitlyn Stewart

6. SCHOOL TIES If you have borrowed a school tie from Pupil Support,
please return it to Pupil Support
as soon as possible.
If ties are not returned, parents will be contacted through Groupcall
Thanks

7. Only plain black jerseys can be worn in class. Mr Reid
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Only plain black jerseys can be worn in class. Mr Reid

8. S2 INTERHOUSE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Monday 6th March am S2 Interhouse Fooball Tournament Must come to school in P.E kit. No football strips Team lists will be put in your social area and will be outside the canteen. If you can’t participate please speak to your teacher. Please remember to bring your school uniform to change into after the football.

9. S1/2 FREE 5’S FOOTBALL
S1/2 FREE 5’S FOOTBALL
GAMES HALL
MONDAY LUNCHTIMES
JUST TURN UP AND PLAY!

10. GIRLS SPORTS IN BROXBURN ACADEMY
S1-S3 HANDBALL
31ST JANUARY
S1-S3 GIRLS BASKETBALL
22ND FEB
SPEAK TO ROSS IN THE PE BASE

11. FREE SPORTS CLUBS IN JANUARY
MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL- BADMINTON
S1-S4
WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME- HANDBALL- S1-S4
WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL- RUGBY S1-S4

12. FREE SPORTS CLUBS IN JANUARY
MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL- BADMINTON
S1-S4
WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME- HANDBALL- S1-S4
WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL- RUGBY S1-S4

13. GIRLS SPORTS IN BROXBURN ACADEMY
S1-S3 HANDBALL
31ST JANUARY
S1-S3 GIRLS BASKETBALL
22ND FEB
SPEAK TO ROSS IN THE PE BASE

14. Medic insight Opportunity for S4
The Medic Insight day will run on Saturday 11th February and involves various workshops run by current medical students on topics including CPR, communication skills and more. There will also be talks from guest speakers on a range of topics such as what it is like to be a junior doctor, consultant and GP, as well as advice on how to apply to university. Applications open Monday 9th January – until places are full. Spaces are limited and allocated on a “first-come-first-served” and spaces tend to fill up quickly, so we recommend those interested send in their applications promptly. If interested or if you have any questions or speak to Ms McGregor.

15. CALLING ALL S4/5 STUDENTS
CALLING ALL S4/5 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A
CAREER IN THE HEALTH/CARE PROFESSIONS
Come along to B6 on Wednesday 25 January to find out more about being a part of the Broxburn Academy Health & Wellbeing group.
Where you may learn some new and interesting information and will be given the opportunity to lead programmes to help improve your own and the H&WB of
others in the school.
… Great to add to a CV or college/UCAS application.
Bring your lunch and I look forward to seeing you on the 25th. Ms McGregor

16. WORK EXPERIENCE WITHIN A LAW FIRM.
S4-6 PUPILS INTERESTED IN WORK EXPERIENCE WITHIN A LAW FIRM.
If you are S4-6 and the first in your family to hopefully be attending university then speak to
Ms McGregor about this opportunity.
Applicants must submit a CV which includes a personal statement by Thursday 9th February and interviews for successful applicants will be held on Tuesday 1st March.

17. S4/5 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING
Babcock are offering work experience opportunities to undertake work experience at Rosyth.
Dates - Monday 5 June – Thursday 8 June and Monday 19 June – Thursday 22 June
The programme will let you learn about Babcock whilst developing your skills and knowledge of engineering and business.
If you are interested see Ms McGregor for an application form. Deadline for applications is 24 January.

18. SCOTTISH CUP WARM UP MATCH BASKETBALL TRAINING FOR ALL YEARS
BASKETBALL UNDER 18’S
NEXT GAME
SCOTTISH CUP WARM UP MATCH
Wednesday 1st of February at Linlithgow HS
Bus leaves at 3:15pm
Please ensure you hand back your EE2 form and £3 for the bus by Friday 27th of January.
BASKETBALL TRAINING FOR ALL YEARS
EVERY THURSDAY LUNCH TIME
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL FROM 3:30pm TO 4:30pm
FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL FROM 12:30Pm to 2:30PM
All current and new players welcome.

19. PRELIMS Amended Day Structure – 24th Jan – 3rd Feb
Tuesday 24th January - P1,2, Reg then (Break ) P3,4 then
(lunch will be – 1pm) No bells from break until lunch. P5,6 &7
Wednesday 25th January – Break normal time but lunch is pm
then P5,6 & 7.
Thursday 26th January – No amended day structure
Friday 27th January – No amended day structure
Monday 30th January – No amended day structure
Tuesday 31st January – Break normal time but lunch is pm
Wednesday 1st February – Break normal time but lunch is pm
Thursday 2nd February - P1,2, Reg then (Break ) P3,4
then Lunch will be – 1pm) No bells from break until lunch
Friday 3rd February - No amended day structure

20. SCOTTISH CUP WARM UP MATCH BASKETBALL TRAINING FOR ALL YEARS
BASKETBALL UNDER 18’S
NEXT GAME
SCOTTISH CUP WARM UP MATCH
Wednesday 1st of February at Linlithgow HS
Bus leaves at 3:15pm
Please ensure you hand back your EE2 form and £3 for the bus by Friday 27th of January.
BASKETBALL TRAINING FOR ALL YEARS
EVERY THURSDAY LUNCH TIME
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL FROM 3:30pm TO 4:30pm
FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL FROM 12:30Pm to 2:30PM
All current and new players welcome.

21. S4/5 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING
Babcock are offering work experience opportunities to undertake work experience at Rosyth.
Dates - Monday 5 June – Thursday 8 June and Monday 19 June – Thursday 22 June
The programme will let you learn about Babcock whilst developing your skills and knowledge of engineering and business.
If you are interested see Ms McGregor for an application form. Deadline for applications is 24 January.

22. WORK EXPERIENCE WITHIN A LAW FIRM.
S4-6 PUPILS INTERESTED IN WORK EXPERIENCE WITHIN A LAW FIRM. If you are S4-6 and the first in your family to hopefully be attending university then speak to Ms McGregor about this opportunity. Applicants must submit a CV which includes a personal statement by Thursday 9th February and interviews for successful applicants will be held on Tuesday 1st March.

23. CALLING ALL S4/5 STUDENTS
CALLING ALL S4/5 STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A
CAREER IN THE HEALTH/CARE PROFESSIONS
Come along to B6 on Wednesday 25 January to find out more about being a part of the Broxburn Academy Health & Wellbeing group.
Where you may learn some new and interesting information and will be given the opportunity to lead programmes to help improve your own and the H&WB of
others in the school.
… Great to add to a CV or college/UCAS application.
Bring your lunch and I look forward to seeing you on the 25th. Ms McGregor