Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
Our Lit Quiz team of Ruby Lund, Lachie Thompson, Sam Holborow and Ariana Geddis did exceptionally well this year, in a very high scoring Regional contest against 28 other teams. They led for 7 of the 10 rounds, when Tahuna 1 drew level with them. There they stayed, neck and neck, until the final round where they were beaten by one point. To do well with the questions this year our students needed a wide and varied knowledgebase, something it was obvious they had. They were each pleased to come away with $20 and a $5 Whitcoulls voucher. The ice-creams on the way back to school were pretty nice too. Congratulations team.
Posted: Friday April 9, 2021
Winter sports are beginning in term 2.
Posted: Thursday April 1, 2021
Please find attached links to PDF's and images for various community events, holiday programmes etc.
Posted: Sunday March 28, 2021
We're really enjoying getting to know your child. Building relationships is a key message we continue to share.
Posted: Friday March 26, 2021
Room 7 were the first Year 8 class to head out to Berwick camp this year. They have contributed some great pieces of writing to share their camp experiences...
Posted: Friday March 26, 2021
Kia Ora families and friends of our Year 8 whanau, here is our latest news.
Posted: Thursday March 25, 2021
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: Thursday March 25, 2021
Year 8 students are building model waka. Year 7 students are working with plastic.
Posted: Thursday March 25, 2021
Over this term in Year 7 we have been focusing on using our senses to develop our creative writing skills. Here is some of our writing from this term.
Posted: Thursday March 25, 2021
Our first rotation have completed their cushion and have hopefully been enjoying using something they have created in Fabrics. Our next group of Year 7's have just completed their colour swatch and they have chosen some funky fabrics.
Posted: Wednesday March 24, 2021
We have completed our Softies and there is a lot to be proud of! Well done Year 8 Softie designers and creators! All Year 8 classes are now developing their understanding of the Screen Printing Process - watch this space ...
Posted: Wednesday March 24, 2021
Our students have had a very busy term and are now in the middle of creating their first PBL project of the year - working on an exhibit to show their Turangawaewae.
Posted: Wednesday March 24, 2021
Balmacewen entered 2 teams in the ORL annual rugby league carnival on Friday 19th March at Kettle Park.
Posted: Monday March 22, 2021
The second group is working hard in the foods room.
Posted: Monday March 22, 2021
Year 7 students explored and learned a variety of new painting techniques. They developed ideas around symbols to tell their story. We focused on developing skills to become more independent learners.
Posted: Thursday March 18, 2021
Year 7 students develop an idea for a cat, draw the face from observation and then imaginatively draw the clothing and accessories. Next, they paint their cats using it to showcase their learning of painting techniques and painting considerations.
Posted: Thursday March 18, 2021
A reminder.... We have a teacher only day tomorrow Friday 18th June (Term 2.) Thank you
Posted: Thursday March 18, 2021
We've been telling our stories about what inspires us. The students learned the skills of developing ideas, composition, colour work, drawing, and then painting skills. We also focused on developing our use of Super Skills to help us become more skilled learners.
Posted: Thursday March 18, 2021