1. BROXBURN ACADEMY DAILY PUPIL BULLETIN Monday 5th December 2016
TOGETHER WE WILL SUCCEED

2. UNCRC

3. Word of the Week
This week the word is Advent. The advent of something is its start or coming into existence. The word Advent also refers to the season just before Christmas including the four preceding Sundays.
Use this word in a sentence like this: ‘With the advent of the internet, working from home has become a real phenomenon’. For more information about Word of the Week check out the blue noticeboard in the library area.
Dr Stewart

4. Broxburn Academy Christmas Tree
This year why not bring your own Christmas tree decoration, write your name and the date on it with permanent marker and decorate the Broxburn Academy tree.
Every year from now on you’ll have your own personal decoration on the school tree.
Please bring your decorations to your registrar teacher.

5. SCHOOL TIES If you have borrowed a school tie from Pupil Support,
please return it to Pupil Support
as soon as possible.
If ties are not returned, parents will be contacted through Groupcall
Thanks

6. SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our School Christmas concert this year is being held on
Wednesday 14th December at 7.00pm.
Come along and get yourself in the festive spirit and enjoy performances from the hugely talented pupils and staff at Broxburn Academy.
Tickets (£5) will be on sale in the BroxOffice
at the front of the school
every lunch time from
Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 14th December.
Alternatively by ing
Mr McIntyre

7. Prom Fashion Show Prom Fashion Show Tuesday 6th December 7pm
Tickets £3.50 available from Mrs Dalgetty or Miss Leslie at lunch times. 
Come along to see student performances, dancing staff members and our S6 models.
The money raised will go towards
the Prom and Teenage Cancer Trust.

8. Assemblies
Monday 5th December – S6

9. Christmas Lunch
Christmas Lunch Tuesday 13th December If you would like to have Christmas lunch, please speak to your Registration teacher.

10. Come to the Book Fair in your
school library
Tuesday 6th December
to Tuesday13th December.
Books, stationery and posters all half price. The fair will be open every day all day. Bring some money. Treat yourself or buy Christmas presents for others at good prices.
Dr Stewart

11. BROXBURN UTD FOOTBALL CLUB
GIRLS UNDER 15’S
ARE LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS NOW FOR THE NEW SEASON
OPEN TO ALL GIRLS BORN 2004 –
TRAINING IS EVERY TUESDAY AT THE ALBYN & EVERY THURSDAY AT OATRIDGE COLLEGE
5:30PM UNTIL 7:00PM
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED JUST COME DOWN ON ANY TRAINING NIGHT AND GIVE IT A TRY

12. S1 INTERHOUSE FOOTBALL POINTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO CARDROSS WINNING THE MOST GAMES ON THE DAY GAINING 42 POINTS AND WINNING 100 HOUSE POINTS.
INTERHOUSE FOOTBALL POINTS HOUSE POINTS
CARDROSS
BUCHAN
ALMONDELL 39 50

13. S1 – S2 CODE CLUB
CODE CLUB – COMPUTING CLUB M19 EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY LUNCHTIME ALL WELCOME

14. S3 PUPIL COUNCIL S3 Pupil Council Meeting Tuesday 6 Dec, period 5
Mrs Rowland’s room
Not too late to put your name down as a rep – see Mrs Rowland

15. S4/5/6 Christmas Ceilidh S4/5/6 Christmas Ceilidh
Thursday 15th December
7pm – 9.30pm
Tickets cost £5
Please see a member of Project Romania for a ticket.
All proceeds will go to Project Romania 2017.

16. School Council Meeting
Tuesday 5th December P5
In Mr Reid’s Office

17. SUTTON TRUST SUMMER SCHOOL – S5 STUDENTS
If you are in S5 and interesting in experiencing a week of university life – free of charge and are available
26 June – 1 July.
Visit to apply or see Ms McGregor for more information.

18. LEAPS ANNUAL S6 CONFERENCE
Friday 16 December 2016 LEAPS will be holding their annual S6 Conference
The conference will be held at Appleton Tower, University of Edinburgh from pm and coach travel is provided from the school.
If interested you need to sign up now!!! If unsure how to progress speak to
Ms McGregor

19. The University of Edinburgh: Lecture on Cyber Security
Sunday 15 December
Opportunity to attend a lecture at Edinburgh University … great for
applications and UCAS statement!
The theme is "Cyber Security" and they may suit pupils with an interest in computing.
These talks will take place 10 am – 12 noon and pm in our George Square Lecture Theatre, next to the main University Library, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LH.
Cyber Security will be based on:
* Digital Forensics
* Ethical Hacking
* Data Security
These lectures, provided by industry experts, will bring the subject area to life in an educational but fun session.
Register here: or speak to Ms McGregor for more info.

20. S4/5/6 Christmas Ceilidh S4/5/6 Christmas Ceilidh
Thursday 15th December
7pm – 9.30pm
Tickets cost £5
Please see a member of Project Romania for a ticket.
All proceeds will go to Project Romania 2017.

21. Monies to be handed to Norma Riddell in the office on a Friday
S6 Prom Deposits
A deposit of £15 to be made
before December 16th
If you fail to hand in before this date you will be unable to attend Prom
Monies to be handed to Norma Riddell in the office on a Friday