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Balmacewen Intermediate School

School Newsletter: November 2021

IMPORTANT DATES:

Wednesday10th November: Room 9 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

Thursday 11th November: Room 1 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

Friday 12th November: Room 10 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

Monday 15th November: Room 25 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

Tuesday 16th November: Room 4 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

Wednesday 17th November: Room 2 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

Thursday 18th November: Room 3 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)

                                        Room 8: Class Day Out.

Friday 19th November: Teacher only day - no school.

Monday 22nd November: Room 26 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing)                                                Room 23 class day out. 

                                        Room's 9 & 25 Beach Education.

Tuesday 23rd November: Room 6 class day out.

Wednesday 24th November: Room 24 class day out. 

                                             Room's 1 & 2 Beach Education.

Thursday 25th November: Room 5 & 7 Class Day out. 

                                        Room 3 Beach Education.

Friday 26th November: Room 11 at Long Beach (Rock Climbing) 

                                   Room 13 class day out.

Monday 29th November: Room 22 Class Day out.

Tuesday 30th November: Room 14 Class Day out. 

                                       Room's 26 and 11 Beach Education Day.



Contents

Message from the Principal

by Andrew Hunter

We're closing in on the end of year and there's plenty of action ahead!

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Tau 7 Korero - Term Four Update

by Lisa Dixon

It has been a great start to Term 4 for our Year 7 students. We have started the term revisiting our school values and expectations for Term 4 in our "Balmac Way" sessions. Our new term topic 'pARTicipate' is underway with a focus on the ARTS with music, dance and drama sessions and ignitors.

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Year 8 News

by Terry Tarapi

Kia ora Year 8 Whanau

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Covid Vaccinations and school

by Andrew Hunter

There are a number of new vaccination rules that relate to schools.

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Kapahaka performance

by Andrew Hunter

A very special performance from the Balmacewen kapahaka group at Queens Gardens.

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Prize giving changes

by Sara Quelch

Due to the level 2 COVID restrictions we are unable to hold our school prize giving at the Regent Theatre as previously planned.

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Teacher only day - November 19th

by Sara Quelch

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Y8 Foods

by Alex Buttery

We are well on the way for our perfect pies being made over the next couple of weeks.

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Designer Biscuits

by Alex Buttery

The Year 7's have been designing a biscuit that is suitable for their family to take on a picnic.

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Waka And Taonga

by Mark Henderson

Year 7 and Year 8 students have been exploring Maori inspired design concepts.

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Touch

by Alex Buttery

Balmacewen has 7 teams entered in the Oval Junior Module this term.

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Year 8 Boys Touch Tournament

by Rachel Smart

Kings High School Tournament

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South Island Waterpolo Championships

by Lisa Dixon

Last weekend the South Island waterpolo championships were held at Moana Pool. It was fantastic to see that this tournament could go ahead under very strict conditions of Level 2.

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Term 4 sport update

by Bella James

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Summer Reading Programme

by Gill Fisher

Balmacewen Intermediate offers all Year 7 students the opportunity to participate in this programme over the school holidays.

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Bandquest

by Sara Quelch

Three Balmacewen rock bands; Jett, Eclipse, and Bright Colours, have been hard at work for nearly two terms perfecting their performances for the annual Bandquest competition.

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DISCONTINUED UNIFORM

by Sara Quelch

The old PE tops and Jackets are no longer accepted as regulation uniform. Please do not purchase these second hand as they are no longer part of our uniform. Please see images below:

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The U shop

by Sara Quelch

The U shop is our school uniform stockist. Please read on for store opening times and discounts...

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

by Sara Quelch

Read on for the details on school uniforms and where to purchase them.

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