Fundraiser for Broughton acting alumnus Steve McMahon, Monday 15 October 2012
Monday 15 October, 7.30pm
Traverse Bar Cafe
You may recall that Broughton acting alum Steve McMahon has been offered the chance to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts next year. This prestigious New York School is home to alumni Robert Redford, Kim Cattrall and Kirk Douglas. Steve is a former member of the Lyceum Youth Theatre and has performed on the Traverse stage, in Strangetown’s Chow Mein. and as part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint. New York represents an enormous opportunity for Steve.
How can we help get him there? Steve is hosting an evening of music and readings in the Traverse Bar Cafe, followed by the start of Traverse Sessions, the music night he organises. This evening of fundraising will consist of 6 short plays and music by top Scottish artists, including the creative team behind Traverse Theate Company hit Midsummer, David Greig and Gordon McIntyre.
See Steve’s Youtube clip about his American adventure here.
Questioning the presence of the military in schools — public debate 11 Oct. 2012
Will McCallum, Education Campaign Worker with ForcesWatch, a public policy group, alerts us to the Edinburgh part of a national series of debates on the presence of the military in schools. This is to take place on 11th October, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the St Augustine centre on George IV Bridge.
‘Comms’ Group meeting tonight
Just a reminder, that the Communications Group within the Parent Council will be meeting tonight at Broughton at 8 pm. This is to review objectives for the year, and agree actions.
As always, all parents and carers are most welcome. See you there if you can make it!
Curriculum for Excellence Information Session for Parents, 10 November 2012
6 places have just been offered to Broughton parents or community members for an information session on the Curriculum for Excellence initiative in Secondary Schools. This session, to be held in Tynecastle High School on Saturday 10 November 2012 from 0930 to 1300, will give parents the perfect opportunity to learn the details of all Curriculum for Excellence developments and strategies.
We should like to forward to CfE the names of our first 6 interested individuals by 26 October. Please therefore let us know of your interest as quickly as you can, at intouch@broughtonhighpc.org.
Parent blogger wanted!
This interesting note just came to us from UCAS, the body that manages all the country’s university applications.
‘Have you seen the blogs on UCAS Connect before? Many of them are UCAS applicants writing about their experience of the application process, with lots of handy advice for other students. They’ve been really popular and reassuring for thousands of applicants.
We’re now looking for a parent blogger to join them.
As our parent blogger we’ll ask you to share your journey through the year – from the UCAS application and waiting for offers with your child, through to receiving their results. It’s a great way to help other parents going through the same experience, plus any hints and tips you can give will be really valuable.
All you have to do is submit at least one blog a month but, the more you can think of to blog about the better!
Interested? To get involved send an example blog of up to 200 words by 5 October to ucasonline@ucas.ac.uk’
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