Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
Reminder: There will be a sausage sizzle tomorrow lunchtime as a fundraiser for the teams going to Koru games. $2 for a sausage in bread with sauce (GF & Halal options will be available.)
Posted: Thursday August 10, 2023
There will be a sausage sizzle on Thursday 2nd November at lunchtime as a fundraiser for the school council's chosen charities. Sausages must be pre ordered at school... read on...
Posted: Thursday August 10, 2023
On Sunday, August 6th the Balmacewen Intermediate School Choir sang at a special concert to farewell Olivia Pike.
Posted: Wednesday August 9, 2023
Due to the road conditions, school will start at 10am. Please take care and stay safe, take your time on the roads.
Posted: Wednesday August 9, 2023
Last week our Year 7 students were surprised by our ignitor activity for our PBL unit for this term. We are working alongside Football South on a integrated programme based on Māori myths and legends integrated into Football skills and games. This also runs alongside the current Women's Fifa World Cup. So, off we went to the South Africa vs Argentina game last Friday afternoon.
Posted: Thursday August 3, 2023
Due to the ground conditions, tomorrow's cross country has been postponed and will now be on Friday 11th August. We will be selling hot milo drinks for $2 at lunchtime tomorrow (Friday 4th) from the canteen as a fundraiser for Koru Games. Cash only. Thank you for your support
Posted: Wednesday August 2, 2023
Recently one of our students took part in the Ministry of Inspiration Aquabot competition in Christchurch. Cameron has been working on his design and programming his robot over the last few months.
Posted: Tuesday August 1, 2023
There will be a fundraiser for Koru games this Wednesday 26th July. A non-uniform day ($2) and also available for purchase will be sausages ($2) and burgers ($4)
Posted: Monday July 24, 2023
There will be a non-uniform day for Koru games this Wednesday 30th August. We will also have a pizza fundraiser ($2 per slice) on Tuesday 5th September.
Posted: Monday July 24, 2023
Over the holidays the speed limit along Chapman street changed to 30km.
Posted: Monday July 17, 2023
ORC is starting a new school service from 17th July. It will travel from Green Island to Otago Boys High School and return. Please see the attached Route map and timetable information.
Posted: Wednesday July 12, 2023
Please see attached, images and pdf documents for various events and services shared with us by our community.
Posted: Sunday July 2, 2023
Kia ora family and friends of our year 8 Whanau. Next term we will complete our Kaitiakitanga unit. We will be looking at climate change and investigating ways of sustainable living.
Posted: Saturday July 1, 2023
Bella and Alice interviews some of our netball players about how the season is tracking...
Posted: Saturday July 1, 2023
The highlight for many in Year 8 is the Mystery Box Challenge
Posted: Friday June 30, 2023
Y7 artists explore telling the stories of our new Balmacewen Houses: Whanaupaki, Kaikarae, Araiteuru and Whakaari. Their paintings showcase the painting techniques they have learnt.
Posted: Friday June 30, 2023
The third group have finished their time in the Foods room.
Posted: Friday June 30, 2023