A parent contacted the Parent Council through our Facebook page to raise the issue of bikes being stolen from the school’s bike shed.  Following a meeting with Mr Wilson, the school have shared this advice:

Unfortunately there is an ongoing issue with bicycle thefts in North Edinburgh and beyond. Around the UK approximately half a million bikes are stolen every year.

 In our school we provide a secure bike shed for use by students. It is kept locked through most of the school day. Although the incidence of theft from this facility is low, it is still upsetting for those who are victims when it happens.

 If your child stores their bicycle in the school bike shed please ensure that it is well protected. The minimum security advised is the use of a D lock. Further advice is available in the article below. Stay safe.

https://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/keep-your-bicycle-secure

A reminder that the last PC meeting of this term is tomorrow, Tuesday 26th November.  6pm in the school Staff Room (turn right at the top of the stairs in the Hub).

All parents and carers are warmly welcomed to come for all or part of the meeting.

On Friday morning, S3, S4, S5 and S6 pupils will attend the annual Broughton Works Careers Fair, and S1 and S2 pupils will be welcome to visit if they choose after 12pm. The event will:

• operate during class time; pupils will be released from lessons

• have over 40 small & large employers, and further education institutions present

• be a great opportunity to network and find out valuable information about career and subject choices.

What can pupils do to prepare?

• Reflect on the career areas that they are interested in

• Prepare some questions that they could ask

• Practise starting a conversation so that they get used to the idea of speaking to unfamiliar adults!

We are hugely grateful to all the individuals and organisations giving up their time to support our pupils by participating in this event.  It would be most appreciated if you can encourage your children to make the very most of this opportunity, and to actively engage with our guests; thank you.

Parents & Carers Welcome:

From 12.00 – 1.00, parents and carers are welcome to attend, please sign in at reception when you arrive.

Parent & Carer Volunteers Needed: Please let us know if you can volunteer to help at the event, from 8.30 am until 1.00pm. Email the clerk if you can help – clerk.bhspc@broughtonhighpc.org

Careers Fair 2019 Participants

           Childcare 

• North Edinburgh Childcare

           Construction & Engineering 

• Construction: 
  Keir Construction
  Thomas Johnstone Ltd
  Robertson Construction
• Chartered Surveyors: Bell Ingram

• Engineering:
  Technip
  Leonardo
  Aecom

           Creative Industries 

• Art – National Galleries of Scotland
• Advertising – The Leith Agency
• Dance – Biodanza
• Journalism – The Times Scotland
• Film post-production – Freakworks
• Media – Sky Media
• Theatre – Festival Theatre

           Emergency Services 

• Police Scotland
• Ambulance Service

           Environment & Energy

• Renewable Energy – Red Rock Power
• Association for Geographic Information
• Historic Environment Scotland

           Financial Services 

• Lloyds, Bank of Scotland
• HSBC
• Accountancy – Johnston Carmichael

           Further Education / Careers 

• Academy of Music & Sound
• Cambridge University
• Edinburgh College
• Edinburgh University
• Heriot Watt University
• Napier University
• QA Training – Employment agency
• Queen Margaret University
• Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
• Scottish Government – Modern apprenticeships
• Skills Development Scotland
• Tech Academy Scotland

           Hair & Beauty 

• Hairdressing – Charlie Miller

           Health & Wellbeing 

• Edinburgh Leisure
• Medicine – “You can be a Doctor”
• NHS Lothian
• Osteopathy – Glynis Smith
• Pharmacy – Sean MacBride-Stewart
• QMRI Proteus
• Research – Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine IGMM
• Social Care – Oluwatoyin Adejoke
• Spartans Football Academy
• Veterinary Medicine – Dundas Veterinary Group           

           Horticulture 

• Corylus Horticulture

           Hospitality, Catering & Retail 

• Hotel – Apex
• Mitchells & Butlers (Hectors)

           Languages 

• Translator – Jan McNeillie

           Law 

• Addleshaw Goddard

           Public Sector & Scottish Government 

• National Library of Scotland
• Registers of Scotland
• Scottish Government

This month’s lucky winners are listed below – enjoy your winnings and thank you for supporting the 200 Club!

This charity lottery is a simple and very effective way to support the school – from just £5 per month you can join in and maybe you’ll be a winner next month!  For more information or to join the club, contact Colin Gilbert at: 200Club@broughtonhighpc.org .

Thanks to our witnesses: Jenny (a longstanding helper), Anna (back for her second month) and new recruit Nick!

A reminder of some upcoming events towards the end of November:

Thursday 21st November:  Broughton Association meeting and social, 7.30pm at The Raeburn.  All welcome – come along to meet the team!

Friday 22nd November:  BroWorks Careers Fair, 9 a.m. – 1p.m at the school.   Parent volunteers welcome to help out on the day.  Contact Aletta at: clerk.bhspc@broughtonhighpc.org for more information.

Sunday 24th November:  Fundraising Chess Café –  10 – 4pm at the school.  Volunteers welcome to help out for an hour or so.  These cafés are a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for the Broughton Association.  Contact Lesley at: bhsassociation@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.

Tuesday 26th November: Parent Council meeting, 6pm in the school staff room.  All parents/carers welcome to attend all or part of the meeting. This is the last meeting of the term.

We hope to see you soon!