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 rep...

Cookie Cooking without Eggs

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

Year 7's in the kitchen

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

First Pies of the Year

The Brief was "To make their own Perfect Pie"

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.

Room 8 Statistical Investigation

This term year 8 has had one driving question that has promoted thinking within their maths sessions. What factors impac...

Year 7 Camp Moment in Time Writing.

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

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

Year 7 News

Our students have had a very busy term - Mihi Whakatau, Golf, Swimming Sports and of course our Waihola camps. They are ...

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.

Notice of Strike

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

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 scre...