The note the above event at The Isobel Mair School and Family Centre will take place on Saturday 26 May 2012. The closing date for notice of interest in this event is 12 noon this Friday, 18th May.
University of Glasgow Mathematics Challenge 2012
In a competition of 1428 entrants, the following pupils achieved an award at the year’s Primary Maths Challenge.
Cami was awarded a silver certificate and Reagan and Nadia achieved a bronze certificate. The competition requires the students to solve three sets of problems and challenges over the year. Well done to the other pupils who also took part in this. We hope to enter this competition again next year.
Have a go at one of the problems and post your answer. Good luck!
A water tank can be filled by any combination of three different taps. With the smallest tap the tank can be filled in 20 minutes. With the middle tap the tank can be filled in 12 minutes. With the largest tap the tank can be filled in 5 minutes. How long does it take to fill the tank with all three taps running. Explain your reasoning.
The Wizard of Clarkston
We are all very excited, with only two days left to go until the premier of, “The Wizard of Clarkston” at Eastwood Theatre. Everyone has been working so hard. We hope you have your ticket as we will be performing to a packed house. Doors open at 6.30pm and merchandise is available including fantastic programmes, calendars and pictures. We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Long Weekend
Please note that the school and Nursery will be closed on Monday 7th May. We hope that you have an enjoyable weekend.
P1 Assembly
There will be a P1 Assembly on Wednesday 2nd May at 9.15am. All of our P1 parents are warmly invited to come and see the children share their work and experiences.
School Photographer
The school photographer will be in school this Friday 20th April to take individual and sibling photgraphs.
School Holiday
School closes at 2.30pm on Friday 30th March and re-opens on Monday the 16th April. We hope that all members of the Busby family have a relaxing, safe and enjoyable break.
Easter Service
The Easter Service will be held at Busby Parish Church at 9.45am. Primary 6 will lead the service. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Big Bang!
Pupils in P5,6,7 will be performing the the Scottish Opera’s, “The Big Bang” on Wednesday afternoon at 2.15pm. Parents of children in these classes are invited along to watch the performance. All the children have been very busy learning the songs and finding out about different forms of energy as part of the Science fortnight.The Big Bang Show! takes performers on a whistle-stop tour of the creation of the universe and explores the wonderful world of ENERGY. Three groups represent the different types of energy – wind, water and sun, fossil fuels and nuclear power. Each led by their own champions, they debate which is best, until Gaia (Mother Earth) points out that unless humans begin to take real reponsibilty for their use of fossil and nuclear powers, the Earth will die. She urges them to learn the lessons of natural powers while there is still time…Active Schools
Find out about the work of, Lesley Palmer, our Active Sports Co-ordinator and some of the sporting activities pupils have been participating in this year by going to the Active Schools page on the website. You can also see the extra curricular clubs that are happening at the moment.
Science Fortnight
Science Fortnight is well under way and the children are thoroughly enjoying experimenting and learning about different aspects of Science. Below is a copy of the Science newsletter that details all the events going on. Remember to come along on Friday 16th Match in the afternoon to see a showcase of the children’s work.
School Show Rehearsal Timetable
The rehearsal timetable is available in the School Documents link section. Changes may be made at short notice and we will endeavour to keep you and the children informed of these as they occur. Please note that the purple highlighted sessions are after school.
Science Fayre Friday 16th March 1.45pm – 2.45pm
All parents are invited to come along to the Science Fayre on Friday 16th March to celebrate the end of Science Week 2012. There will be a short presentation about Curriculum for Excellence and how Science is taught at Busby and then you will have the opportunity of seeing pupils showcase their work and have a go at some of the experiements yourself. We look forward to seeing you then.
Parent Interviews
Parent interviews are taking place this week on Wednesday and Thursday between 3.30pm and 6.30pm. We look forward to meeting as many parents as possible. Please remember to leave your comments about the evening on a post-it by the main entrance before you leave.
