We have arrived at Dynamic Earth. Everyone is very excited and looking forward to the day!
Glasgow Music Festival
Miss Lawson took her choir to compete at the Glasgow Music Festival on Tuesday 14th March. The girls sang beautifully with the adjudicators commenting that “the tempo nuances were well handled” and it was “a very well constructed programme.”
Well done to Miss Lawson and the choir.
The Force Awakens…. For STEM Week!
STEM Week was launched with full force this morning, unveiling this years theme………….Star Wars!
At our whole school assembly, Mrs McLean introduced the theme and the various challenges for the week. The pupils were played a video message from Darth Vader and were surprised by a visit from two of the movies characters.
Excitement reached fever pitch! Our thanks must go to the UKGarrison for supporting our launch.
Keep your eyes peeled on the school website and class blogs for updates across the week.
May the force be with us!!
Build a Sandwich Day
There is a special lunch menu on Tuesday 14th March as we invite pupils to build their own sandwich.
Big Electrical Amnesty
As part of Pass It On week, the Eco Committee have registered Busby for the Big Electrical Amnesty. This initiative promotes recycling, and the committee are asking if you have any surplus, unwanted (but working) electrical devices bring them into school and place them in the collection box outside the Janitor’s 0ffice.
Items will be accepted Monday to Friday next week, and then collected for recycling.
Easter Holiday Activities
Information about activities organised by East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure can be found at the web address contained in the image below.
Spring Flowers
Many thanks to the pupils at MACS for making the planters at the front door so beautiful!
Euroquiz 2017
Well done to Adam, Emma, Natasha, Susannah and Maya who represented Busby at the East Renfrewshire ‘Euroquiz’ heat this morning. The team came in second place to Springhill and Auchenback Primary School. We are all very proud of them!
SCOTTISH BALLET AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN – MAY 2017
SCOTTISH BALLET is looking for Primary School children to audition for their Junior Associate Programme!
Auditions will be held in May – closing date Monday 24 April 2017.
Children who are currently in Primary 5 or Primary 6 are invited to apply. No previous dance experience necessary. Every child who applies will be offered an audition.
Full details can be found on their website – http://www.scottishballet.co.uk/education/junior-associates.html
Bikeability-Volunteers Sought
Interested in helping out training pupils how to cycle safely?
Cycle Scotland are looking for volunteers to be trained to work as part of the valuable Bikeability programme.
Details can be found at the following link:
Police Scotland Youth Volunteer Scheme
On the back of the recent recruitment drive for youth volunteers, Police Scotland are now looking to recruit adult volunteers. Information is included at the link below.
Recruitment Poster – Adults East Renf
East Renfrewshire Cross Country
Today saw the annual East Renfrewshire Schools Cross Country championship held at Rouken Glen Park. A team of 16 pupils from P5 to P7 represented Busby. All pupils were a credit to the school, pushing themselves physically to complete a gruelling, muddy course.
Although we were unsuccessful in terms of collecting silverware, all those involved should be extremely proud of their individual and team performances. They were all amazing!
French Family Fun Evening – C’était fantastique!
Our French Family fun evening was a great success. Families chose two from a choice of six French themed activities. Miss Wight led the ‘French Bake Off’ as pupils and parents tried to make the perfect crepe. Mrs Oswald asked questions on French culture in the quiz and Miss Woods called out the numbers in the Lotto game – in French of course! Mr Weir was in charge of ‘Le Grand Design’ as families attempted to build the Eiffel Tower from spaghetti and marshmallows. Miss Hunter invited families to ‘Show Me the Monet’ as they attempted to recreate the famous ‘Water Lily Pond’ painting and Mrs Robinson refereed games of Petanque in the main hall.
With prizes on offer for all activities, the competitive sides of our parents and pupils were on full display! It was a fun evening and we hope all families who attended had a great time.
Fairtrade Breakfast for Primary 6 and 7
On Friday 3rd March, pupils in P6 and P7 are invited to a fairtrade breakfast. Pupils can bring their pyjamas to school and the Fairtrade committee will prepare and serve a delicous Fairtrade breakfast.
Pupils wishing to go to the breakfast should bring a donation of £1 to school with them on Wednesday or Thursday.
Please note this is for P6 and P7 pupils only. There will be Fairtrade activities for younger pupils later in the school year.
