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Butterwick Primary School

12 year 5 girls took part in a STEM challenge at High School against 5 other schools. They were split into groups of 4 then given 3 tasks involving science, technology, engineering and maths. The first task was to create a heatproof container that would prevent chocolate melting in an oven, the next was to create a miniature skeleton bobsleigh that would slide quickly for a long distance and the last task was to create a parachute with a protective basket to carry an egg safely down after being dropped from a height. All the girls did very well, with four of the girls from Butterwick coming first place! Well done girls!

8 local primary schools took part in the Cross Country Tournament at Boston High School on Saturday 25th January. Everyone who took part ran really well. Butterwick had a first place win in the boys race and gained a 4th place in the girls race. Well done to everyone involved.

Boston High School

On January 24th 2020, five Boston High School students, Poppy Cooper, Paige Stedman, Olivia Green, Daniela Bringeman and Alex Barsby, went to Norwich to compete in the first Lego League: City Shaper tournament. They left with the Innovation Challenge Award!

The day did not start off very well with the team showing up late because of 2 road diversions. The first task that they did was core values. They were asked many questions about how they worked as a team and how they settled disagreements. Team leader Poppy said, ‘I think our team did splendid!’

The second task was robot design. They had to explain the design of their robot to three judges. They also showed one of their programmes to them. Paige said, ‘We didn’t really decorate our robot because we focused on function over form.’ The third task was the presentation of their innovation challenge. The group thought of, designed, and made, an energy producing playground. Olivia said, ‘The judges were very impressed. They said it was a brilliant idea to make producing energy fun.’ The fourth and final task was a challenge that they had to

complete using the robot that they programmed. Alex said, ‘It was a fun experience!’ Daniela said, ‘It was very nerveracking!’

Overall, the team had a great day and enjoyed every moment of it. Even better, they came away with the Innovation Challenge Award.

We are now approaching that time of year when we all think about spring cleaning our house and garden ready for longer days and better weather. Two of the things we see every day often get overlooked - they are too much work for people to undertake themselves. These are our roofs and driveways:

Driveways

Block paving and other surfaces covered with algae, moss and weeds can be unsightly and slippery. Trip hazards can be avoided and the area can soon look great again with all organic matter removed and any joints re-sanded.

Roofs

clean with regular maintenance quotes for both commercial and

Moss acts like a sponge, absorbing large amounts of moisture and resulting in your roof being constantly wet. If this moisture travels underneath the tiles, it could rot the wooden components of the roof, threatening structural integrity and leading to costly repairs. Moss can break off or be disturbed by birds looking for insects and fall into gutters or downpipes, blocking your drainage system. If this issue is not spotted, it could potentially lead to parts of your roof or drainage system requiring costly replacement. Cleaning and maintaining these areas can make a dramatic difference to the look and feel of your home. This is where the Moss Man can help. We use manufacturer recommended techniques to remove and kill moss to give your property a fresh look. Once the initial work is completed, we can use our own brand biocide to suppress future growth and keep your property visits.

Our customers come to us time and again because our ‘dry clean’ techniques don’t involve masses of water or pressure washing which can cause mess and damage to both your property and your neighbours. We are a locally based business covering Boston, Spilsby, Woodhall Spa and surrounding areas and are happy to provide no obligation domestic work. Our own brand biocide is child and pet friendly. We are fully insured, licensed and have many examples of previous works undertaken and testimonials.

So, when you’re next looking at your drive or roof, and wish it looked fresh and clean, give a call to the Moss Man team.

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