News

Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen. 

 

Our Fabulous Cake Creations

The G&T class have been busy working on cake decorating over the past 5 weeks...

Posted: Thursday July 6, 2017

Room 9's show, not tell writing.

We have been exploring how to develop show, not tell in our writing to build up vivid word pictures.  The task involved a writing prop which is not allowed to be mentioned in the writing.

Posted: Thursday July 6, 2017

Room 6 Science Fair Inquiries

Room 6 did an amazing job of all their science fairs! 

Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2017

A clocking good time in hard materials

Great to have so many smiles and postive students.

Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2017

What's hot in the Kitchen with the Year 8's?

With the end of the term the Year 8's are still busy in the kitchen.

Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2017

What's Hot in the Kitchen with the Year 7's?

The last group has completed their first unit in foods.

Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2017

PACIFIC ISLAND PERFORMANCE GROUP

We have an ethusastic group of 32 students preparing for the Polyfest later in September.

Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2017

Remember When

By Macey Robinson

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

Let Us Go

By Shima Jack

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

Quick write.

By Hetty Finney Waters

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

By Holly Mein

I crept through the darkness.........

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

Train Crash

By Michael Rietveld

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

James Cook

By Harry Almey

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

Quick write inspired by music.

By Erandi Gamage

Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2017

Science and Technology Fair - Open for viewing

Students have worked very hard this term to complete their Science and Technology Fair Project. We would like to welcome all parents, friends and family to come and view our Science and Technology Fair on Wednesday from 12pm - 6pm and on Thursday from 9am - 6pm.

Posted: Monday July 3, 2017

Contemporary Hei Tiki

Created by Year 7 artists  morphed a traditional Hei Tiki with  unexpected ideas to create contemporary works.  Students focused on putting into practice the painting techniques they had learnt.  We hope you'll enjoy their exhibition. 

Posted: Monday July 3, 2017

Painted Fancy Cats

Created by Year 7 artists these Fancy cats showcase their skills in drawing, developing ideas and use of a variety of painting techniques.  They are ceative and joyful. We hope you enjoy their exhibition.

Posted: Monday July 3, 2017

Painting with Pamela

A class of Year 8 students worked with local artist Pamela Brown and created paintings around the idea of their Turangawaiwai. Take a look at their fantastic work.

Posted: Monday July 3, 2017

Room 15, 23 & 24 Mystery Box Challenge

Just like Masterchef!  The students have 4 ingredients to make a dish for their judges who happen to be their classroom teacher.

Posted: Monday July 3, 2017

Houses for Artists

Year 8 students completed their term's work this week.  Their projects showcase their ideas, skills and creativity.  As learners they have aimed high and persevered, problem solved, paid attention to detail and been willing to grow. 

Posted: Monday July 3, 2017