Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
Lighting, camera and frames were the focus of our first animation session.
Posted: Saturday March 10, 2018
This term we are studying Turangawaewae and our sense of belonging.
Posted: Saturday March 10, 2018
We have had a busy start to the year with an exciting and fun-filled programme.
Posted: Saturday March 10, 2018
The students from Rooms 7, 8 & 14 have planned their pies, wrote their shopping lists and finally got to make their pies.
Posted: Thursday March 8, 2018
What a blast! Our camp experience ticked all the boxes and I was particularly proud of everyone's perseverance through some hard times and the positive and respectful approach towards other students, staff and parents.
Posted: Thursday March 8, 2018
What a busy few weeks we've had at Balmacewen! Students have been on Museum trips, competing in swimming sports, participating in year 7 camps. Our School Newsletter will be out next week, but until then here are some images of what we've been up to.
Posted: Thursday March 8, 2018
Today we had a great trip down to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and the Chinese Garden.
Posted: Wednesday March 7, 2018
What an amazing three days we had....read on to hear all about it
Posted: Wednesday March 7, 2018
On Monday, Room 23 and 24 visited the Otago Museum as part of our ongoing ‘Adaptation’ unit this term. We learned about ecosystems, habitats and the way animals adapt to their environment in tropical areas. We visited the Animal Attic, Discovery World and The Butterfly Museum.
Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018
Where has the Summer gone? Read the reflection poems written by Room 7 to about their Summer day memories. Check out the full display in our class and learning street.
Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018
Room 7 came alive to the sound of music these last two weeks with our Ukulele sessions for Term One.
Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018
Room 2 & 11 was a hive of activity this morning trying out 'Stop Motion'. Students picked up the app quickly and using plastacine were able produce some short and entertaining animations.
Posted: Monday March 5, 2018
If your child is interested in sitting the ICAS examinations for 2018, please find attached a PDF of the newsletter with all of the necessary information. Paper copies are also available at the school office.
Posted: Monday March 5, 2018
As part of our Term 1 topic we ventured to the museum to learn about Ecosystems and Habitats.
Posted: Monday March 5, 2018
We invite all parents and caregivers to attend an interview with their child's teacher in week 8 (March 19-21st)
Posted: Sunday March 4, 2018
The students from Rooms 7, 8 & 14 have planned their pies, wrote their shopping lists and finally got to make their pies.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
All the groups have started off well in the foods room this term.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
We have just about finished our first rotation with the Year 7's in Food Technology
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018