Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
Last week as part of the Year 8 Impact week our group - the Eco-Warriors embarked on a chocolate inspired journey to learn more about a local sustainable local business and also looked at the issues of fair trade, palm oil and eco-packaging.
Posted: Monday August 20, 2018
Earlier this week Room 2 were lucky enough to head to the Dunedin Art Gallery.
Posted: Wednesday August 15, 2018
Man's best friend or a purring companion? Which one would you choose?
Posted: Wednesday August 15, 2018
The Year 8 students have explored methods of creating 3D triangular shapes using sticks, card and cardboard. Next they explored other shapes, ideas and prototyped. And finally they were onto mading their final sculptures, which they are still making.
Posted: Sunday August 12, 2018
Read on for information regarding softball, fencing, life education trust, hockey and other events.
Posted: Sunday August 12, 2018
Term 3 is a personal impact extravaganza. Developing an awareness of how we impact on ourselves, others and the environment is a major focus.
Posted: Sunday August 12, 2018
Last Sunday the Otago Science and Technology Awards were held in the St David Theatre of the University of Otago, with a contingent of Balmacewen students there to receive their well-earned awards.
Posted: Sunday August 12, 2018
Term Three promises to be a rollercoaster of learning and fun as we enjoy new topics and activities.
Posted: Sunday August 12, 2018
The third group of Year 8's have started their time in the Foods Room.
Posted: Friday August 10, 2018
The Year 7's have started their second time in the technology rooms.
Posted: Friday August 10, 2018
We nailed it! Today we were so proud of our students as they challenged themselves to the limit to collaborate as a class to swim across Cook Strait as part of our run NZ challenge.
Posted: Thursday August 9, 2018
We set out to make a 'cleaner' change in our community.
Posted: Wednesday August 8, 2018
It has been a great start to Term 3 for the Year 7 crew
Posted: Tuesday August 7, 2018
Read on to find out about the Netball Prizegiving
Posted: Tuesday August 7, 2018
On Friday the 10th of August Balmacewen Cross Country was held here at school. It was a fantastic effort from everyone involved, with excellent perseverance on display.
Posted: Sunday August 5, 2018
Last Thursday we held our first ever dragster race off for our syndicate. All classes and teams gathered in the hall as we set up the race off to see which car took out the top spot as the fastest dragster in our syndicate.
Posted: Sunday August 5, 2018
Please read on for important information regarding the upcoming strike....
Posted: Thursday August 2, 2018
We were very lucky to have 3 Black Fern 7's players come to school today to talk about their recent success at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Rugby World Cup.
Posted: Wednesday August 1, 2018
Term 3 is all about the human body. We have some exciting learning ahead as well some awesome educational trips away.
Posted: Thursday July 26, 2018