Letter from Massimo
We just got a lovely letter from young Massimo, a student who joined us from Germany for part of last session. We’re pleased to note that he really enjoyed his stay!
Here is what he says:
‘Hello Broughton High
First of all I want to thank you for being so nice to me, especially Patrick was great help. I was surprised, that I didn’t have to get up at 6.30 am to be in time for school because in Germany my school starts at 7.55 am. Beginning school at 8.30 am is for me a better way to start the day. I needed the time to knot my tie properly. However the lessons end at 4.00 pm, while in Germany school ends at 1.00 pm and we have to do a lot of homework. At Broughton High school every teacher has his own classroom with a touch screen board. At my school in Germany the pupils have their classroom and most of the time they stay there. In Scotland you have more subjects like drama and social education. I really like drama and football of course. I was impressed how many football fields you have. Greg was a good coach and I enjoyed the training very much.
I’d love to come to Scotland again and visit Broughton High. If somebody wants to come to Germany and stay there to visit my school, contact me. Of course the school football team is invited, to come to Germany and play against our school team.
Best regards from Würzburg, Germany
Massimo’
Septemberfest photos!
Here’s one for the memory books — some great photos of this year’s Septemberfest! Check them out here.
new Recruitment and Selection training course offered by the Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council is offering a new course, on Wednesday, 21 November, 2012, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., at Liberton High School (328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT), called ‘Recruitment and Selection Training for Parent Council Members.’
This course is to enable Parent Council members to participate in the
recruitment of promoted teachers.
On successful completion of the course, participants will be
able to:
• Understand their roles and responsibilities during the
recruitment and selection process;
• Understand the context and legal framework; and
• Understand the Council’s procedures for recruitment
and selection.
This course is suitable for Parent Council members who will be a part of the Appointments Committee for the recruitment of promoted teachers (Head Teacher, Deputes and Principals). It is intended for those who have never attended a Recruitment and Selection Course with the City of Edinburgh Council.
To attend, please fill in the booking form and return it to nicole.fraser@edinburgh.gov.uk, or send it by post, to Nicole Fraser, Administrative Assistant, Business Centre 1/3, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG.
martial arts success!
Arran Goddard, S1, in the Dance School, achieved his 1st dan black belt in JKA ‘Shotokan’ karate on Sunday. Arran trains between Fife and Lothian twice a week.
David Hand in S5 has just passed his Tae Kwon Do 2nd dan black belt examination in Bristol. He has also been selected to participate in the European Championships, for the TKD National Team. He will be travelling to Poland as a member of the men’s Scotland Squad.
On The Move In Inverleith – Community Conference 2012
The Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership organises an annual conference for people living, working and studying in the Inverleith ward of north Edinburgh. This year’s theme is local transport in all its forms and we hope that you will join us for an evening of lively discussion, community cohesion, information sharing and fun! Please tell your friends and neighbours about the event.
This year’s conference will take place on Thursday 15th Nov, 6-9pm at Broughton High School.
On the theme of local transport, there will be opportunities to discuss issues and ask questions on various aspects of getting around Inverleith in small table discussions –
•parking,
•public transport,
•road repairs,
•road safety,
•walking and cycling,
•winter weather.
We hope that you can join us in person or live on twitter on the night, by following #inverleithconf
A finger buffet and live entertainment will be provided, and transport related stalls and information will be available for browsing.
To register online, click here. If you prefer to register offline, or want more information, please contact Anne Brown on 332 6316, anne.brown@ea.edin.sch.uk or Elaine Lennon on 529 5270, elaine.lennon@edinburgh.gov.uk
Broughton High School Parent Council 