And they’re still dancing! A brilliant night without S1 pupils and our senior helpers - thank you! #dance #facepaints #tuckshop
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This week, we welcomed P7s to our French Language festival. From the enthusiasm of our P7s to the excellent support of our Language Ambassadors. What a great way to celebrate our transition event! @braeshighschool.bsky.social #RRSA #article28
This week, we welcomed P7s to our French Language festival. From the enthusiasm of our P7s to the excellent support of our Language Ambassadors. What a great way to celebrate our transition event! @braeshighschool.bsky.social #RRSA #article28
Who says science isn’t creative? Not us! S3 lab science pupils loving being creative using the scientific technique chromatography! Ask them about it. @braesartanddesign.bsky.social #braesbigdraw2026 #braescreativity
First creative task for other S3 lab science class started on Tuesday.We dyed white material using red cabbage juice which we boiled in water using Bunsen.We soaked our material then made tie dye patterns using acid & alkali! Who knew red cabbage was an indicator? #braesbigdraw2026 #braescreativity
Second task was more chromatography flowers! We used filter paper, drew patterns with pens and added water. We used hairdryers to dry before making our flowers! #braesbigdraw2026 #braescreativity
What a lovely lunch with pupils in our Geography club! 🪨🌍 If Geography Club is something you would be keen to join please come along on a Thursday lunch time R301! @braeshighschool.bsky.social
All the best to Wilson and Matthew on their call ups to train with the Edinburgh regional rugby squad and the positive season with Linlithgow! #RRSA #Article29
Sporting success! Well done to all our athletes who performed so well in the recent cross country championships! Good luck to Lewis and Megan in today’s national championships! #RRSA #Article29
Well do one to our captains on their presentation to Parent Council this evening - part of a very engaging discussion about young people’s pathways and the current mobile phones in schools consultation - next meeting 25 November! #RRSA #Article29
Day 3 at the battlefields begins. Starting the day at Essex Farm Cemetery and the John McCrae Memorial, remembering the soldiers who served and learning about the history behind In Flanders Fields. The poem was wonderfully read by Conor🌺🇬🇧 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
🇧🇪 Poelkapelle Exploring Poelkapelle and reflecting on the scale of loss during the First World War. Around 7,000 Commonwealth servicemen are commemorated here, with around 80% of the fallen commemorated here are unidentified. A powerful reminder of the horrors of WWI 🌺🇬🇧
Tyne Cot Cemetery 🇧🇪 We marched this morning to the largest British and Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, with thousands of soldiers remembered here from the First World War. A powerful reminder of the scale of sacrifice and loss. 🌺🇬🇧 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
🇧🇪 Langemark German War Cemetery Visiting Langemark, where thousands of German soldiers are buried from the First World War. A chance to reflect on the experiences and losses on all sides of the conflict. 🌺🇩🇪 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
🇧🇪 Free Time in Ypres A chance to relax, explore the beautiful city of Ypres and enjoy some free time together before continuing our battlefield journey. 🍫☕ @braeshighschool.bsky.social
🌺 Menin Gate Memorial Ending our day at the Menin Gate for the nightly Last Post ceremony, remembering the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives and have no known grave. 🇬🇧🇧🇪 A truly special and moving experience for all❤️ @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Lochnagar Crater Visiting one of the most striking reminders of the Battle of the Somme, learning about the huge mine explosion and the events that followed on 1 July 1916. 🌺🇬🇧 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
What better way to start the day than a wake-up call from the bagpipes! 🎶 The battlefield adventure continues today. 🇬🇧🇫🇷 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Black Watch Corner, Ypres🏴 Remembering the Scottish soldiers who fought and fell here as we continue our battlefield journey. 🇬🇧🌺 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Hill 60, Ypres. Exploring one of the most significant sites of the Ypres Salient and remembering those who fought here. Picture 1 shows how close the front lines were to each other🌺🇬🇧 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
In the trenches 🪖 Stepping into the trenches and experiencing the conditions faced by soldiers during the First World War. A powerful part of our battlefield journey. 🇬🇧🌺 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Chefs of the week ✨👨🏼🍳 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Mozzarella & Chorizo Potato Nests and Chilli Con carne for N5 PC this week 👨🏼🍳✨ @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Remembering Samuel Frickleton VC Today we visited the memorial of Samuel Frickleton, a Scottish soldier from Slamannan who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during WW1. A special moment to remember a local hero with connections to our school community❤️🌺 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
The Peace Pool, Ypres 🕊️ Learning about the devastating impact of explosives used during the First World War, while taking a moment to reflect on the human cost of conflict and the importance of peace. 🌺 @braeshighschool.bsky.social
Evening Reflection 🌙 After a busy day exploring the battlefields, we took some time tonight to reflect on what we have seen, learned and remembered. 🌺 @braeshighschool.bsky.social