News

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

 

Yr 7 Fabrics - Fabulous Cushions

Our first Year 7 classes have now taken home their gorgeous cushions and workbook. Be sure to check them out as they represent a lot of hard work!

Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2023

Cookie Cooking without Eggs

One of our favourite recipes have eggs in it, so the a Year 8 class experimented with making eggless cookies.

Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2023

Year 7's in the kitchen

We've just completed our first rotation in the Foods Room.

Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2023

First Pies of the Year

The Brief was "To make their own Perfect Pie"

Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2023

Painted tiki inspired by Ngā Whare o te Balmacewen

Students have been showcasing their painting techniques on their tiki, inspired by our new school ngā whare.

Posted: Tuesday March 14, 2023

Room 8 Statistical Investigation

This term year 8 has had one driving question that has promoted thinking within their maths sessions. What factors impact our ability to shoot the ball accurately?

Posted: Monday March 13, 2023

Year 7 Camp Moment in Time Writing.

Here are a sample of our 'Moment in Time' Camp writing.

Posted: Monday March 13, 2023

Year 7 Writing - That was Summer!

Here are some samples of Year 7 writing modelled on the the "That was Summer" poem by Marci Ridlon

Posted: Monday March 13, 2023

Year 7 News

Our students have had a very busy term - Mihi Whakatau, Golf, Swimming Sports and of course our Waihola camps. They are now in the middle of creating their first PBL project of the year - working on an exhibit to show their Turangawaewae.

Posted: Monday March 13, 2023

Message from the Principal

We are well and truly settled into the term. It's great watching students take full part in our busy programme.

Posted: Monday March 13, 2023

Notice of Strike

NZEI, the primary teachers union, has given notice of strike action Thursday 16 March.

Posted: Thursday March 9, 2023

YEAR 7 VISION SCREENING (and year 8 catch up)

The Vision Hearing Technicians from Population Health team, Southern District Health will be visiting our school to screen all year seven students for distance vision on Monday 3rd April. Year 8 students who missed screening last year will also be included.

Posted: Thursday March 9, 2023

ORBUS updates

The Orbus Team wants to update you about delays to buses which are having an impact on journey times and will be frustrating for students, parents and school staff....

Posted: Monday March 6, 2023

Parent/teacher interviews - Term 1

We would like to invite our parents and caregivers to meet with their child's teacher. This is a nice opportunity to meet your child's teacher, share information and discuss some early learning goals. Please see details below to book a time:

Posted: Monday February 27, 2023

School swimming sports - Friday 3rd March.

Please find attached a newsletter with important information about the Balmacewen School swimming sports to be held on Friday 3rd March.

Posted: Monday February 27, 2023

Whānau Hui

Karanga mai, Karanga mai! Nau mai, Haere mai! We would like to invite you and your whānau to our Whānau Hui

Posted: Tuesday February 21, 2023

Important guidelines for students who are unwell.

We have had a number of children reported absent from school this term because of sickness, particularly vomiting and diarrhoea. Please be aware that, as per the Ministry of Health guidelines: Students who have had vomiting or diarrhoea should be kept at home until well, and for 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting.

Posted: Monday February 20, 2023

HPV - Year 8 students only.

A reminder to all parents,

Posted: Tuesday February 14, 2023

Covid-19 Reminder

Covid is present in our school.

Posted: Monday February 13, 2023

Balmacewen Bus Survey

Please find below a survey regarding bus services. If this is of interest to you please help us by responding using the link below.

Posted: Tuesday February 7, 2023