Busby was very ably represented at the Big Bake Off Scotland by our Head Boy and Head Girl who were asked to be judges in the national competition. Much cake was tasted, tested and enjoyed on the way to making an informed decision. Their expertise helped to crown Scotland’s top school cook. A fantastic experience was had and both returned to school with large smiles and much licking of lips.
From 5th of December 2016, a person smoking in a car which is carrying passengers under 18 years of age will be breaking the law. Offenders could face a £100 fixed penalty fine.
The Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Act 2016, creates a new criminal offence, committed by any adult (aged 18 or over), where that adult smokes in a private motor vehicle in the presence of a child (under 18years of age), while that vehicle is in a public place. The aim of the legislation is to protect children and young people from the harmful effects of exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in a confined space.
Exposure to second-hand smoke in cars involves higher concentrations of health-threatening chemicals than in larger, open areas. Even if the windows are opened or air conditioning is used, harmful particles can remain in the atmosphere long after the visible smoke has disappeared. The restriction of a vehicle also means individuals are unable to move away from the smoke.
We all have an obligation to protect children and young people from the risks to their life and health, caused by the exposure to second hand smoke and ensure that every child in Scotland has the best start in life. Growing up in a smoke-free environment is an important part of that.
The Scottish Government hope that the introduction of this legislation will help their drive to cut the number of children exposed to second-hand smoke to 6 per cent by 2020. This is a momentous step in pulling Scotland on the path to becoming a tobacco-free generation.
For more information, visit the Healthier Scotland website.
Come along and help Santa by practising your Santa Skills. Prepare for Xmas Eve by making your advent calendar, making hot chocolate, magic reindeer food, and posting your letter to Santa. Spread some Xmas cheer by making a decoration, making a chocolate crispie Xmas tree, making a Xmas card or even by making your own snowman! If that’s not enough you can challenge yourself to fill the present sack, carry presents and deliver presents across our obstacle course and win prizes. We also have a great photo booth for you to do Xmas selfies, tombolas, and an amazing raffle with X Factor tickets to win!
Of course you can visit Santa in his grotto to show off your Santa skills – he might just have a present for you too 😉 After all that relax with a cup of tea and some home baking and listen to some Xmas tunes. Come along and begin your festive celebrations with us. Everyone welcome.
East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre are offering a two part play therapy workshop for parents of children with additional support needs. The course will take a practical approach, exploring the importance of play and how play can indicate stages of development.
Further details can be found by clicking the link below.
As part of Scottish School Meals Week, the kitchen will be selling ‘Social Bite’ biscuits at break and lunch time tomorrow (Friday 4th November) . The biscuits will cost 35p, 10p of which will be donated to Social Bite. The biscuits must be paid for in cash at the time of purchase. They cannot be purchased using money from your child’s school meal account.
Social Bite is a ‘Social Business’ – 100% of their profits are given to good causes and 1 in 4 of their team are formerly homeless people. They also feed the local homeless community through their ‘Suspended Coffee and Food’ initiative.
Thank you
Our next Rag Bag collection will take place on Friday 11th November. Collection bags will come home in school bags today and any donations should be sent in with your child next Friday. We thank you in advance for your support in this environmentally friendly way of raising money for school funds.
As we near Remembrance Day on 11th November, poppies will be on sale at school. Pupils will visit the classes on a daily basis should you wish to send a donation with your child.
We would like to thank Giffnock Soccer Centre, who have donated 25 footballs, bibs and floor markers to the school. The club have just taken delivery of brand new balls and training equipment and wished to recycle their old equipment into the local community. They also gifted us a bag of balls last year too. We will make sure to make fantastic use of this kind gift.
Miss Hunter and Mrs Oswald all dressed up waiting for the pupils to arrive.
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Congratulations to Northern Ireland who won Busby’s Football tournament. Thank you to Mr Ross for organising the tournament – nearly 100 pupils participated.
The winning team are pictured with their modest Winners Trophy!
Morgan, one of our Primary 7 pupils has approached me with a request to fund-raise for another child, Shona, who is 9 years old and lives locally. She can only communicate by smiling but enjoys nothing more than having friends around her.
Shona has Rett Syndrome, this is a neurological condition which can strike young girls, leaving them with multiple disabilities and medical complexities for life.
Morgan would like it if the end of term service collection could be in aid of Retts Syndrome, please give as generously as you can.
More information is available via the school website or by visiting www.reverserett.org.uk/what-we-do/rett-syndrome/
East Renfrewshire needs new foster carers. We need you.
Visit: eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/foster
or call: 0141 577 3367 for more information
All P5 pupils participated in the Active 8 Williamwood Cluster Tennis Festival at Clarkston Tennis Club on Wednesday 8th June. The children were divided into groups with peers from Carolside and Netherlee Primary schools and rotated around 13 different activity ‘stations’. The weather was fantastic and all pupils gave very positive feedback about the day. Our thanks go to Active Schools staff and the Sports Leaders from the high school for organising a great event.
We have 2 entries in this years competition, one from each of our 1st and 2nd level skills acadamies.
The theme being the Queens 90th Birthday I am sure you will agree they both look great.
If you are planning on visiting Greenbank Gardens over the weekend to see the wheelbarrow entries you will receive a 50% discount on entry if you mention your child has an entry from Busby Primary School.
