Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
It's been a busy week of trips that have been supporting our Turangawaewae unit of work.
Posted: Tuesday March 13, 2018
We had an amazing day at the Marae and we learnt so many new skills.
Posted: Tuesday March 13, 2018
Today, Room 23 had their first marimba session with Mrs Mepham.
Posted: Tuesday March 13, 2018
The students from Rooms 3, 4 & 13 have planned their pies, wrote their shopping lists and finally got to make their pies.
Posted: Tuesday March 13, 2018
Last week Room 14 enjoyed an awesome afternoon at the 'Butterfly House' at the Otago Museum. This was a a great way to introduce our new 'habitat' focus as we work towards our Term 1 ASPIRE projects.
Posted: Tuesday March 13, 2018
Posted: Tuesday March 13, 2018
In Room 10 we have been reading a story by David Hill call Still the Same.
Posted: Monday March 12, 2018
Last Thursday, Room 7 and 8 visited the Otago Museum as part of our ongoing ‘Adaptation’ unit this term.
Posted: Monday March 12, 2018
Rooms 1 and 10 went to the Waihola Christian Youth Camp for 3 fun-filled days from Monday 5th March - Wednesday 7th March.
Posted: Saturday March 10, 2018
Room 1 learnt to use the gas cookers prior to heading to camp.
Posted: Saturday March 10, 2018
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