Busumbala Basic Cycle School

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

Busumbala Lower Basic School (Guigi), observe the graduation ceremony on July 16, 2025, as nearly 250 bright young minds graduated from Grade 6. This momentous occasion, held with great fanfare, was a true testament to the dedication of the school's staff and the unwavering support of the invited guests.
The graduation ceremony celebrated not just the academic achievement of these almost 250 students, but also their growth, resilience, and readiness to embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. Each graduate represents a success story, a testament to the nurturing environment fostered within the walls of Busumbala LBS.

No words can truly express the profound gratitude owed to the exceptional staff of Busumbala LBS. Their commitment extends far beyond the classroom; they are mentors, motivators, and pillars of support for every child. From the early morning preparations to the late-night marking, their tireless efforts have laid the foundation for these students' success. This graduation is a direct reflection of their passion for education, their patience, and their unwavering belief in the potential of each and every student. Their hard work has not only imparted knowledge but has also instilled values, encouraged curiosity, and ignited a love for learning that will serve these graduates for a lifetime.
Appreciation for Our Esteemed Guests:
We extend our sincere appreciation to all the distinguished guests who graced this occasion with their presence. Your attendance underscored the importance of education and provided immense encouragement to the graduating class. Your support, whether through inspiring words, valuable insights, or simply by being present, significantly enhanced the celebration and demonstrated the collective commitment to nurturing the future leaders of The Gambia. Your role in uplifting the community and acknowledging the efforts of the school is invaluable.

25/11/2024

Thank you Child fun for your intervention into Busumbala Lower and Upper Basic School.
This will safe the children from walking a very long distance to school.

16/11/2024

Last Friday our volunteer Anna conducted a training on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management with the girls in grade 5,6,7 and 8.

19/08/2024

On Sunday, August 18, the GTU concluded the training of HR Focal Persons from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, The Gambia and the Regional Chairpersons of the Union held at the Regional Education Directorate 4, Mansakonko.

The training meant to equip the participants with knowledge and understanding of the Gambia's Public Service Regulations, ended with participants hailing the significance of the training.

Officials from the Ministry's HR Directorate who served as facilitators of the training recognized the need to provide such training to ministry officials who directly deal with teachers and other education sector employees.

With such training, the Union is optimistic that attendant issues that usually affect members will be addressed systematically.

The final day also featured a presentation on the products and services offered by the Gambia Teachers' Union Cooperative Credit Union. The presentation led by the CEO, Dawda Kujabi, provided a platform for participants to raise concerns from members on some of the services the CCU offers.
Source Gambia Teachers Union

18/02/2024

Happy 59th Independent to everyone in Busumbala Basic Cycle School.

12/12/2023

Mr. Chamang jallow receiving the Certificate on behalf of Mr Yusupha Ceesay, upon completion of training on Hockey 🏑 game.
The certificate was presented by Mr Alassan Sey who is one of the facilitator during the training.

31/07/2022

*THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OF THE FIRST BADGE OF BUSUMBALA LBS.*
The Busumbala LBS, which was established in 2016, has graduated its first badge.
The graduation ceremony took place on the *29th July, 2022* .
The ceremony was attained by the former headteachers of the school. Mrs Anna Senghor and Mr Lamin B Sanyang both were retired teacher. The SMC chairperson Mr. Mamat S Mbye and the cluster monitor of the Busumbala Farato Cluster *(BFC)* Mr. Alhagie Taal.
The opening remark was delivered by the head mistress *Mrs.Fatou K* *Bayo* , were she invited the guests and the parents of the graduating students. She further buttress on the importance of the day in the history of Busumbala. She said, this is history because this is the only Lower Basic School own by Busumbala. So to be the first badge and to witness this graduation is a great honour.
The guest speaker who is other than *Mr Lamin B* *Sanyang* , who took the podium and saw his appreciation to the ceremony. He further thank the SMT management, the parents, the staff and the organising committee of this important ceremony. Moreover, he also advise the entire student body to keep up the momentum by making their books a friend.
The SMC chairperson Mr *Mamat S Mbye* also elaborate on similar sentiments by thanking the gathering both parents and staff. He further saw appreciation and the effort made by the first headmistress of the school Mrs Anna Senghor, who has taken the school from nowhere to somewhere. The participation of the community was also acknowledge by the SMC chairperson, as the school was built under *(tesito)* by the community with the use of iron sheets. The chairperson further promised the community to expect an Upper Basic School come the academic year *2023 -2024* .
The last to took the podium was our able monitor of the Busumbala Farato Cluster ( *BFC* ) , who is other than Mr Alhagie Taal. Mr Taal first thank the administration of the school for organising such an amazing ceremony in the history

14/03/2022

The Final inter school 🏫 championship 2022.