Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
Year 7 artists develop an idea inspired by a cat. Next they research and draw their concept. The purpose of this unit is to showcase the painting techniques they learnt in their previous unit. During our "Art Talks," we learn about both historical and contemporary artworks about cats.
Posted: Saturday July 2, 2022
Year 7 artists develop an idea inspired by a tiki. Next they research and draw their concept. The purpose of this unit is to showcase the painting techniques they learnt in their previous unit. During our "Art Talks," we learn about both historical and contemporary hei tiki.
Posted: Saturday July 2, 2022
Students develop and idea to explore the concept of Pets; real or imagined. The design and create an armature which they then paper mache and paint. The success skills they focus on are, "Problem-solving& Persevering" and "Be Creative."
Posted: Saturday July 2, 2022
Year 8 art students create miniature clay warriors inspired by the vast pottery army created for the tomb of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty in China. Firstly students learn to draw from observation. Next they learn to join and sculpt with clay. The project focuses on the success skills of "Problem-solving & Persevering."
Posted: Saturday July 2, 2022
The OBHS Foundation grants entrance scholarships to up to nine Year 9 students - three scholarships for each of the following categories ; academic, cultural, and sporting. To apply for one of these scholarships please click on the link below.
Posted: Saturday July 2, 2022
This season has started out well. We have played 5 games so far.
Posted: Thursday June 30, 2022
Posted: Thursday June 30, 2022
Please see the link below to enrol online.
Posted: Thursday June 30, 2022
Duck Island Ice-Cream are on the hunt for their next big flavour and asking for ideas...
Posted: Thursday June 30, 2022
The third group of year 7's are just finishing up their time in the foods room.
Posted: Thursday June 30, 2022
The second group of Year 8 students made their pies over the last 2 weeks.
Posted: Thursday June 30, 2022
Please see below the dates for High school open days and nights this year:
Posted: Wednesday June 29, 2022
School photos will now take place on Tuesday 5th July. All students need to have their correct school uniform including their school jersey, correct socks and shoes as per the school website for this photograph please.
Posted: Wednesday June 29, 2022
Congratulations to the Balmacewen chess team for winning the Otago - Southland Chess Championship.
Posted: Wednesday June 29, 2022
Its cold outside but the spark of learning is burning hot in the workshop.
Posted: Tuesday June 28, 2022
It is almost the end of Term and it has been a very busy one for both our students and teachers. We will be completing our PBL projects over the next week and hope to share some of the great work with you also.
Posted: Tuesday June 28, 2022