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Cluster K’Nex

Today saw four of our pupils compete in the Cluster K’Nex challenge, taking on teams from the other schools.  The pupils had to work effectively as a team to design and build a crane.  After much hard work and dextrous manufacture, the team of Jennifer and Erin (P6) triumphed and will now go on to represent the Cluster at the Regional Final.

Well done girls we are extremely proud of you!

“This was our first competition.  Our crane was really strong and we worked really well as a team.  We ended up winning the event and are really excited to be going to the Regional Challenge!”

Samuel and Cameron also competed.  We are very proud of their efforts too, the model looks great!

“We really enjoyed working together.  We built a crane with rope and K’Nex.  The design was like a digger, with a crane attachment.  It was a fantastic afternoon!”

 

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Message from Healthier Scotland

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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.

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Google Expeditions

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On Monday 19th December, the Google team will be visiting Busby Primary to work with our Primary 4 and Primary 5 pupils.  They will bring with them all the technology necessary to allow the pupils to explore our universe in ways we cannot normally achieve.

As part of the science work being undertaken in school, the classes are looking at Space. To this end, we have selected “Expeditions” relevant to this context.  Our P5 pupils will have the opportunity to get out into our Solar System to explore the various planets and the Sun, whilst our P4 pupils will suit up for a mission to the moon, all within the confines of their own classroom.

We are sure you will agree that this is an opportunity not to be missed, and are certain that the experience will be one the pupils will remember for a long time.

For an idea of what will happen on the day, click here

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New Sports Equipment

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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.

 

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Official Opening of ‘Busby Bairns Bothy’

We held the official opening of our new Nursery Playground on Friday 11th September.  Provost Carmichael cut the ribbon in traditional fashion.

A special thank you to Michelle Sweeney who applied for a grant on behalf of the school to Whitelees Wind Farm.
Further thanks to our Busby Nursery Class Parent Support Group who were proactive in obtaining additional funding from the Big Lottery Fund and of course their own fund raisers efforts.

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We were joined by our Acting Head of Service – Janice Collins, local MSP Ken Macintosh, Councillor Lafferty and Provost Carmichael and our parent support group who all enjoyed the sun and a cream tea!

Many thanks

Sharon Hunter

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Fire Incident 30th November 2012

During this morning’s session, whilst the Nursery children were playing outside , a small fire started due to a malfunction in one of the heaters.  All the children from the Nursery and School were evacuated and the fire brigade arrived promptly .  Only after the Fire Commander had  checked the whole school thoroughly, were the children and staff permitted back in. The Fire Commander praised the staff and pupils for following the effective emergency procedures in place at the school  

Due to the fire, both Nursery rooms have been closed  but our Pre-5 service will continue to operate from the Gym Hall.  Parents should bring their children to the dining hall entrance of the school, which is located in the upper playground, next to the main hall where a member of staff will welcome you.   At the end of the session, parents should collect their children from the ICT room. This system will continue until the room has been re-decorated, which should be before the end of the week.

As a result of the very unpleasant smoke smell in the Nursery and back corridor, the Primary 2 and Primary 4 classrooms were unable to be used in the afternoon but will be back to normal on Monday.

Lunchtime and after-school clubs will be cancelled next week.

Please be assurred that procedures have been put in place to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery and School during this time. However, we hope you appreciate that there may be further changes.

The School Christmas Fayre will go ahead as planned tomorrow at 2.00pm.  We look forward to seeing you.

Thank you to all the parents, other schools and members of the community who offered us their assistance today.