Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Balmacewen.
On Monday, Room 23 and 24 visited the Otago Museum as part of our ongoing ‘Adaptation’ unit this term. We learned about ecosystems, habitats and the way animals adapt to their environment in tropical areas. We visited the Animal Attic, Discovery World and The Butterfly Museum.
Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018
Where has the Summer gone? Read the reflection poems written by Room 7 to about their Summer day memories. Check out the full display in our class and learning street.
Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018
Room 7 came alive to the sound of music these last two weeks with our Ukulele sessions for Term One.
Posted: Tuesday March 6, 2018
Room 2 & 11 was a hive of activity this morning trying out 'Stop Motion'. Students picked up the app quickly and using plastacine were able produce some short and entertaining animations.
Posted: Monday March 5, 2018
If your child is interested in sitting the ICAS examinations for 2018, please find attached a PDF of the newsletter with all of the necessary information. Paper copies are also available at the school office.
Posted: Monday March 5, 2018
As part of our Term 1 topic we ventured to the museum to learn about Ecosystems and Habitats.
Posted: Monday March 5, 2018
We invite all parents and caregivers to attend an interview with their child's teacher in week 8 (March 19-21st)
Posted: Sunday March 4, 2018
The students from Rooms 7, 8 & 14 have planned their pies, wrote their shopping lists and finally got to make their pies.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
All the groups have started off well in the foods room this term.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
We have just about finished our first rotation with the Year 7's in Food Technology
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
We have been able to use the produce from the garden in our foods this week.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
Read on to hear about our recent problem challenge
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
One of Room 3's first challenges of the year was to create a locker name tag that included a LED light and a battery.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
Look at what Room 3 has been up to this term as part of our 'Adaptations' Theme.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
The 'Heights' Syndicate, Rooms 22, 23 and 24, have been working collaboratively to create mini mini-golf courses.
Posted: Tuesday February 27, 2018
Swimsation lessons started this week. Read on to find out about it.
Posted: Wednesday February 21, 2018