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Kia Ora families and friends of our Year 8 whanau, here is our latest news.

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.

Year 8 students are building model waka. Year 7 students are working with plastic.

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.

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.

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 ...

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...

Our 7 teams are having fun down at the oval on a Thursday.

The first group of pies have been made and eaten.

The second group is working hard in the foods room.

School photos will take place at school on Tuesday 22nd February. All students need to have their correct school uniform including their school jersey, correct socks and shoes as per the school website for this photograph please. Photographs will be taken outside.

Balmacewen entered 2 teams in the ORL annual rugby league carnival on Friday 19th March at Kettle Park.

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.

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.

You may have heard your child talking about their 'PBL' project. If you are wondering what PBL stands for and what PBL is, then read on for an explanation and some examples

A reminder.... We have a teacher only day tomorrow Friday 18th June (Term 2.) Thank you

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.

We have recently been notified of a couple of cases of Chickenpox in our school. Chickenpox (varicella) is a very contagious disease. It causes small itchy blisters on your skin.

Please find attached links to PDF's and images for various community events, holiday programmes etc.