Broughton High School News & Events

The Edinburgh Poverty Commission is working throughout this year to define the steps the city needs to make to reduce, mitigate, and prevent poverty in Edinburgh.

In the first phase of the work they gathered evidence and heard people’s experiences around the theme of ‘Pockets’ -  the pressures that keep incomes low and living costs high for people in Edinburgh.  The findings they received from that work are now published and available for comment and feedback.

In the second phase of the work, they are focusing on the theme of ‘Prospects’ – what they can do to improve the life chances of people who are experiencing poverty and low income.  To help them, they want to hear from individuals and organisations across the city who have experience of living with or supporting people facing these issues. 

They want to hear your thoughts on how poverty affects people’s lives and opportunities. They also want to hear about ways the city can do more to reduce those impacts, and improve life chances for people struggling to get by in Edinburgh.

So they are issuing a second ‘call for evidence’ with four questions to which they are seeking responses.

They ask you to give them your thoughts and responses to these questions, either using the form attached or by visiting their consultation pages.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for our students, new S5 upwards, and any recent leavers, to have a careers workshop with Ann Dawson, casting agent at Summerhall.

It is intended for anyone with an interest in Film, TV and Theatre to come along to chat with her and learn about a film they are casting and ask questions about the industry.

It is booked as a Bro breakfast event on 21 June from 8.30-9am with breakfast! It will take place in Drama 1, the small classroom.

It is open to all senior students with an interest in this field.

Applications for Leadership positions for 2019-20 are now open.   Applications for the positions, including Head Boy/Head Girl, must be submitted by 4pm on Monday 10 June.

Reminder to check the BroWorks section of the website for up to date opportunities for students.

All of Broughton S1 students had the opportunity to visit Stirling Castle in May 2019.   They were able to explore the castle buildings, exhibitions and gardens.  Great thanks is due to all the pupils and staff who took part, as well as the Parent Council and Management of Broughton High School for supporting this trip.

At its meeting yesterday, the Education, Children & Families Committee took the decision to allow pupils to participate in the School Strike for Climate Change on 24 May.

Lorna Sweeney, Schools and Lifelong Learning Service Manager, has issued a letter regarding the event and, as before, parents/carers are expected in advance to write to the school confirming their child’s participation in this event and accepting responsibility for their safety.

Mr Wilson invites you to the S6 Farewell on Friday 31 May from 12pm in the School Library.  Light refreshments will be served.