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
Tynecastle CfE meeting rescheduled — and places still available!
The Curriculum for Excellence Conference for Parents that was scheduled for 10 November has been moved to Saturday 24 November (9.30am – 12.30pm); the venue is still Tynecastle High School.
This conference is on the Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence and will be of particular interest to parents of pupils in S1 to S3. The programme will focus on the S3 curriculum leading into S4 and preparation for new qualifications. It will also provide an opportunity to find out more about Curriculum for Excellence developments and strategies within the Broad General Education S1-S3. The Scottish Parent-Teacher Council are holding a conference of their own on 10 November. Our conference on Saturday 24 November will convey information to parents from this meeting as well.
We are asked to invite 6 parent representatives from Broughton to attend. Please let us know of your interest forthwith, and we will forward your name. Reach us, as always, at intouch@broughtonhighpc.org.
Just a little reminder as well, of the PC meeting at Broughton tonight, at 1830.
meeting reminder: full Parent Council this Wednesday
Just a reminder, of the full Parent Council meeting this Wednesday, at 1830 at the school. The agenda will be sent to everyone on the mailing list in advance.
Scottish Referendum: Broughton pupils speak!
As promised, here is that Sky News broadcast on the referendum, that features a group of Broughton pupils being interviewed. It’s exciting stuff, and we’re proud our young people are involved!
