News

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

 

John McGlashan and Columba College Exchange

We had a great day with the McGlashan/Columba Exchange today.  Thank you to all the parents who came along to support the teams!  

Posted: Wednesday July 6, 2016

Message from the Principal

Term 2 has been very busy and successful. I hope everyone enjoys a well earned rest over the holiday break.

Posted: Wednesday July 6, 2016

Netball at Balmac

What a great start to the season all of our teams have had.  We have 11 teams competing in the Thursday night competition and all are doing so with determination and focus.

Posted: Wednesday July 6, 2016

Term 3 Wrap Up

We have had a very busy and productive term 2 in Room 1.

Posted: Tuesday July 5, 2016

What's Cooking with the Year 8's?

Term 2 has seen another 3 classes complete their time in the Food Technology Room.

Posted: Tuesday July 5, 2016

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

The final group have finished their time in the kitchen for the first rotation.

Posted: Tuesday July 5, 2016

Balmacewen's Kidscon 2016.

A great day for all involved.

Posted: Tuesday July 5, 2016

Science Fair 2016

Check out R6 Science Fair Inquiries!

Posted: Monday July 4, 2016

Year 7 Tug of War!

Room 9 is the winners of the inaugural year 7 Tug of War battle!

Posted: Monday July 4, 2016

Parent Interviews

Your child will be bringing their mid-term report home on Friday 8th July (the last day of this term.) As a follow up to this we invite you to have a 10 min interview with your child’s teacher. This will be an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s mid-term report in more detail with their classroom teacher.  

Posted: Monday July 4, 2016

Choral workshop

Balmacewen hosted a choral workshop recently with the other local intermediate schools.

Posted: Monday June 27, 2016

Can Appeal!!!!!!!

Awesome work from Room 26 and all the Year 7 students this week.  We collected non-perishable items to contribute to the local Food bank.

Posted: Friday June 24, 2016

Room 2 Futsal Tournament 

Today we had the finals day of our class Futsal Tournament.  A lot of high drama and tension on the field with both the final and 3rd vs 4th playoff coming down to penalty shootouts!

Posted: Tuesday June 21, 2016

Football skills & drills

Today was our first football skills and drills session.  

Posted: Monday June 20, 2016

Cadbury Couture Wearable Arts show to support Berwick Camp

This Year the Trust that runs Berwick Camp has been chosen as the recipient of some of the funds raised by the Chocolate Carnival week.  

Posted: Friday June 17, 2016

Room 14 Camp Moment in Time Writing

As a follow up to our Berwick Camp Room 14 have been working on a Moment in Time piece of writing. Here are a few of our samples....

Posted: Friday June 17, 2016

Year 8 News

Berwick Camps, Rocket Launching, NZ Music Month, Science and Technology Fair Inquiries.... Term Three is in full swing in our Year 8 classes!

Posted: Thursday June 16, 2016

Vibe Holiday Programme

Looking for some fun options for the kids these school holidays? 

Posted: Thursday June 16, 2016

Board of Trustees

Thank you to all who voted in the recent Board of Trustees Elections. Below are the results:

Posted: Thursday June 16, 2016

Measles update - Important message from Southern District Health Board.

This as a timely reminder to check your child’s vaccination status and ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations. 

Posted: Thursday June 16, 2016