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Balmacewen Intermediate School

School Newsletter June 2016

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday 22nd June - Coral workshop.

Friday 24th June -  Black out Mufti day - Gold coin.

Tuesday 28th June - Yr 7 parent's Pubertal Change meeting.

Monday 4th July - Kidscon I.T Conference.

Tuesday 5th-Wednesday 6th July - Science fair on display in school hall.

Wednesday 6th July - Columba/John McGlashan sports exchange.

Friday 8th July - last day of term.

Monday 25th July - first day of term 3

Contents

Message from the Principal

by Andrew Hunter

With three weeks to go inTerm Two there is plenty to look forward to.

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Year 7 News 

by Beth Downie

It has been a busy term as always in Year 7 - read on to find out what has been happening for the Y7 team. 

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Year 8 News

by Lisa Dixon

Berwick Camps, Rocket Launching, NZ Music Month, Science and Technology Fair Inquiries.... Term Three is in full swing in our Year 8 classes!

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Year 7 Cushion Designers

by Penny Riley

The last 2 rotations of Year 7 students have been introduced to Balmacewen Sewing Machines.

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What's hot in the kitchen with the Year 7's?

by Alex Buttery

We have finished with one group and started another group in the last 2 weeks. Smoothies, scones, muffins and cookies are coming out of the foods room. 

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Y8 Pies

by Alex Buttery

They have planned, organised, made, cooked and finally sampled their designer pies.

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Smiling and trying

by Mark Henderson

Trying new tools and smiling when we succeed. 

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Year 8 Fabrics Room Action

by Penny Riley

Ice Blocks, Pin Cushions, Drawstring Bags, Door Stops, Sports Balls and Screen Printing

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Room 14 Camp Moment in Time Writing

by Lisa Dixon

As a follow up to our Berwick Camp Room 14 have been working on a Moment in Time piece of writing. Here are a few of our samples....

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Araiteuru Marae Visit 

by Deb Tasi-Cordtz

What a wonderful day Room 1, 25 & 26 had at our local marae today.  

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Knitting club

by Beth Downie

A new lunch time group has popped up for Winter! 

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Board of Trustees

by Sara Quelch

Thank you to all who voted in the recent Board of Trustees Elections. Below are the results:

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Cake Decorating 

by Alex Buttery

The Foods Extension group have been learning some new skills and putting their artistic talents to good use.

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Black Out Mufti Day

by Sara Quelch

In support of the All Blacks, the school council have decided to have a mufti day on Friday 24th June

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Lost Property

by Sara Quelch

We have a huge amount of lost property in the office. The majority of this is un-named.

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Library OPAC online

by Gill Fisher

Introducing the  OPAC  and the digital databases it offers for learning.

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By Joanne Ng

by Anna Garthwaite

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A Trip Inside My Head

by Anna Garthwaite

By Elizabeth Purvis

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Shima's extension writing.

by Anna Garthwaite

The sky is painted indigo, violet, pink, purple, silver, blue, black, red and white tonight.......

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Measles update - Important message from Southern District Health Board.

by Sara Quelch

This as a timely reminder to check your child’s vaccination status and ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations. 

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Cadbury Couture Wearable Arts show to support Berwick Camp

by Sara Quelch

This Year the Trust that runs Berwick Camp has been chosen as the recipient of some of the funds raised by the Chocolate Carnival week.  

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Diggers Holiday Basketball Camp

by Sara Quelch

Basketball Otago is happy to announce The Diggers Holiday Basketball Camp 11-14 July from 8.30am to Noon at the Edgar Centre.

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Vibe Holiday Programme

by Sara Quelch

Looking for some fun options for the kids these school holidays? 

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Magic School Holiday Programme

by Sara Quelch

Are you looking for a school holiday programme?

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