That's one way to describe our term so far!

We have had a busy and active start to 2018. Read on to find out all about it.

Seven weeks have passed in the blink of an eye. Please read on to find out what exciting events have transpired.

Our students recently participated in our school swimming sports, held at Moana Pool. There were some excellent results and it was great to see the whole school participating.

Photos and results from a great day.

The Balmac 8's were the winners of the Y7&8 League Tournament for 2018

The students from Rooms 7, 8 & 14 have planned their pies, wrote their shopping lists and finally got to make their pies.

What an amazing three days we had....read on to hear all about it

A lot of smiles be seen with learning new skills. Some students have also been enjoying learning about demolition.

📚📖 On the 11th of March, a year eight team went to the Kids’ Lit Quiz Otago. Read on to find out how they went...

Talofa, kia orana, bula vinaka, mālō e lelei, kia ora, mâlô nî, fakaalofa atu, Ia ora ni,

Winter sports are just around the corner. If your child would like to play hockey for the winter season, read on for all of the essential information...

Read on to find out about how netball works at Balmacewen Intermediate School.

The winter sports season is just around the corner which means basketball sign-ups and trials will be happening this term.

What a blast! Our camp experience ticked all the boxes and I was particularly proud of everyone's perseverance through some hard times and the positive and respectful approach towards other students, staff and parents.

What an amazing time Room 2 and 11 had at camp this week.

Today we had a great trip down to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and the Chinese Garden.

As part of our Term 1 topic we ventured to the museum to learn about Ecosystems and Habitats.

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.

Room 26's cardboard marble runs.

Our trip to Toitū Museum & Dunedin Chinese Gardens...

In Room 10 we have been reading a story by David Hill call Still the Same.

Last Thursday, Room 7 and 8 visited the Otago Museum as part of our ongoing ‘Adaptation’ unit this term.

We had an amazing day at the Marae and we learnt so many new skills.

Today, Room 23 had their first marimba session with Mrs Mepham.

The students from Rooms 3, 4 & 13 have planned their pies, wrote their shopping lists and finally got to make their pies.

Last week Room 14 enjoyed an awesome afternoon at the 'Butterfly House' at the Otago Museum. This was a a great way to introduce our new 'habitat' focus as we work towards our Term 1 ASPIRE projects.

Room 1 learnt to use the gas cookers prior to heading to camp.

Lighting, camera and frames were the focus of our first animation session.

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.

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.

See the attached images for community notices...