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Balmacewen Intermediate School

School Newsletter April 2017

Important Dates:

Thursday 13th April - last day of term 1

Monday 1st May - First day of term 2

Mon 1st - Fri 5th May - Room 24 @ Berwick camp.

Mon 1st May - HPV vaccinations

Mon 8th - Fri 12th May - Room 3 @ Berwick camp.



Contents

Year 7 - End of Term 1, 2017

by Beth Downie

What an amazing 11 weeks the Year 7 team have had!

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Year 8 Balmac Zoo!!

by Lisa Dixon

On Wednesday night the Year 8 students celebrated their learning for Term One by presenting their Term One Survivor Zoo Inquiry to friends and family.

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A very busy and productive Term One

by Andrew Hunter

As you will see in our newsletter, many great stories of student success!

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Otago Triathlon Championships

by Penny Riley

Balmac Superstars in Cromwell

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What's cooking with the Year 8's?

by Alex Buttery

Group A have finished up the term with biscuits, pavlovas, chocolate and the Mystery Box Challenge

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Year 8 Screen Printing 

by Penny Riley

All three Year 8 classes have been busy finishing off their screen printed t-shirts.  As you will see below, the outcomes look fantastic.  Many hopefully will be wearing them proudly over the Easter holidays.

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Year 7 Cushion Factory

by Penny Riley

It has been a very busy week with Year 7's finishing off their striped or patched cushions.  Check out the gorgeous combinations of patterned and plain fabric they have chosen.  Well done to them all for finishing before the holidays.  Students who finished their masterpiece today, will be able to take them home at the end of the first week of term 2.

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Keeping in Touch

by Alex Buttery

Over the term we have had 11 teams compete at the Oval Junior Competition on a Thursday.

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Futsal Roundup - Term 1

by Rowan Cooke

This term’s futsal season has been a another great success.

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What's hot in the Kitchen with the Y7's?

by Alex Buttery

Group D have now completed all their cooking from the first unit...

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Rippa Rugby Section Winners

by Terry Tarapi

The mighty Room 13/14 Sharks Rippa Team beat the Fairfield Broncos to win Section A.

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Science Fair - Term 2

by Sara Quelch

The Science and Technology Fair takes place in term 2. You will receive notices from classroom teachers regarding this. Science fair boards available to purchase at the school office for $10 each.

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School Hats available again

by Sara Quelch

Our new order of school caps has arrived and they can be purchased from the office for$15 each. 

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Rooms 3, 4 and 14 Mystery Box Challenge

by Terry Tarapi

The students received 1 hour to prepare a masterchef meal from the mystery box.

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Intermediate Orienteering Champs

by Sara Quelch

Congratulations to Tom and Sam who recently won the Intermediate Schools section of the Dunedin Orienteering competition.

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Room 6 has been part of a nation wide writing programme

by Beth Downie

It's been awesome to be a part of this amazing experience!

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Hatch Holiday Happenings

by Sara Quelch

We've got an exciting array of school holiday options. Book before April 3rd and get an earlybird discount. There are only 12 bookings per workshop so be sure to make sure your young innovator doesn't miss out!

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Kelly Sports Holiday Programme

by Sara Quelch

If you are looking for a school holiday programme for your son or daughter, click on the attached pdf for more information about the programme

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Girls Junior Rugby

by Sara Quelch

Junior Girls rugby competition is starting in 2017, and here is the information to get you started.

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Community Oral Health Service Children (from birth to the end of year 8) 

by Sara Quelch

Children* are entitled to FREE basic dental care, from birth until they begin high school. Read on for more info on how to access this...

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