Easter Revision Classes at Broughton
We’re advised that Easter revision classes are on, for Intermediate 2 through Advanced Highers, between 7 and 17 April. Click to see the revision class schedule. Our sincere thanks to the teachers who dedicate holiday time to run these sessions for our young learners!
student hosting request
We have a 15-year-old percussionist coming to the Music School for a year, from Germany. She is the daughter of an orchestral percussionist, which probably helps explain her top-ten ranking in national music competitions recently. Her father is looking for a host family for her, starting this August. He is happy, of course, to cover her living expenses.
If you or another Broughton family might be interested, please drop a line to intouch@bhspc.org.uk, and we will send it on. There is performance video, which is very impressive!
Please let us know.
Cyber-security lessons could be expanded in UK schools
Plans to teach children as young as 11 about careers in cyber-security have been announced. New learning materials would be offered to UK schools to publicise jobs in the sector, the Department for Business, Innovations and Skills said. A recent report said limited awareness of cyber-security as a profession had created a skills shortage. One expert said the UK was at risk of being “left behind and at a disadvantage globally”. Read the full report in this week’s BBC Technology News.
Broughton High School Parent Council Meeting TONIGHT
Just a reminder, the Broughton High School Parent Council Meeting is TONIGHT, Thursday 13 March 2014, at 6.30pm in the Staff Room.
PC meetings can be attended by any parent or carer. You don’t have to join anything — these meetings are good for anyone who may simply want to find out how Broughton High School ticks. Or, if you do want to join in, you’re also very welcome to connect with a committee and bring aboard all your talents and interests.
Meeting Agenda
1 Welcome and apologies
2 Minutes of previous meeting: 5 December 2013
3 Matters arising, not otherwise on the agenda
4 Head Teacher’s report
5 Parent Council officers and Sub Group reports:
5.1 Management Support
5.2 Broughton Association
5.3 Communication Group
5.4 Treasurer
5.5 Consultative Committee with Parents (CCWP)
6 Review of 2014/15 CEC education budget/process
7 Any other business
8 Date of next PC meeting: Thursday 5 June 2014
‘Sounds Like Saturday’ cafe is going strong! Won’t you get involved too?
Just a quick note to let you know that the Saturday morning cafe at the Sounds like Saturday activities in Broughton High School banked £1,268.22 into the Broughton Association account last week.
The represents most of the profit that we have made since August 2013 (plus a decent sized float left over).
As well as being a great advert for the school, it also raises money whilst being a cheery and friendly place for everyone involved.
If any other parent wants to get involved, please get in touch as we could always do with another volunteer or two, and it’s a great way to find out more about the school whilst chatting to the other parent volunteers.
Many thanks to everyone involved.
Hugh Duffy
BHS Parent Council
Broughton High School Parent Council 