Message from the Principal
We have enjoyed an excellent start to Term 2, helped by some warm autumnal weather!
Visit this articleIMPORTANT DATES:
Thurs 17th May - Choir to sing at Summerset.
Mon 21st - Fri 25th May - Room 23 at Berwick Camp.
Tues 29th May - ICAS Science test.
Mon 28th May - Fri 1st June - Room 22 at Berwick Camp.
Mon 4th June - Queen's Birthday - no school.
Mon 4th - Fri 8th June - Room 7 at Berwick Camp.
Mon 11th - Fri 15th June - Room 3 at Berwick Camp.
Wed 13th June - ICAS Spelling test.
Thurs 14th June - ICAS Writing test.
Mon 18th - Fri 22nd - Room 4 at Berwick Camp.
Mon 25th - Fri 29th - Room 13 at Berwick Camp.
Friday 6th July - last day of term 2.
Contents
Whats Hot in the Kitchen with the Year 8's
The second group have started the term off well with some amazing scones being produced on day 1.
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Full Steam Ahead!
School was buzzing today, and not just with whirring robots and blaring speakers. Today was Day 1 of our Term 2 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths program.
Visit this articleWhats Hot in the Kitchen with the Year 7's
The third group has started their time in the Foods Room.
Visit this articleNetball season is about to begin
The netball season is fast approaching! We have 12 teams entered into the Intermediate competition that is held at the Edgar Centre every Thursday afternoon.
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Room 14's Berwick Camp
During the last week of term Room 14 embarked on their week long camp at Berwick Lodge. A bitter southerly blast was forecast and the weather didn't disappoint, but we braved the conditions and had a great time!
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Mega Maths Month for MAY
For the month of May, we are having a major school wide push on times tables.
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Commemorating Anzac Day
At the end of Term 1 Room 26 spent a day learning about the horrors of WW1.
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Room 9 are up and running into term 2!
Great to be back and with our new focus this term - Science and Discovery. There is a feeling of anticipation and excitement in block 3.
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Balmacewen Student Represent Otago at Southern Shield Clash.
Read on to find out about our Balmacewen students recent success in Table Tennis.
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Science and Technology Fair
This year the approach to the Science and Technology Fair is a little bit different at Balmacewen Intermediate....
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Room 3 become First Aiders
Thanks to Kirsty from St John for coming in to Room 3 and teaching us some First Aid basics.
Visit this articlePROPOSED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO SHETLAND ST/NAIRN ST INTERSECTION
The Dunedin City Council are planning a “minor” change to the intersection of Shetland St and Nairn St. Read on for more information...
Visit this articleAndy Griffiths and Terry Denton fans - this is for you
If your child enjoys Andy Griffiths books such as the 13 storey tree house, you could take them to meet the author and illustrator in Dunedin!
Visit this articleWarming Otago Homes.
Otago community Trust, DCC and Cosy Homes Trust are teaming up to make insulating Otago homes more affordable than ever. Check out the attached PDF for more info.
Visit this articlePikaado
www.pikaado.com is a new website in Dunedin where people can list workshops and experiences. We have lots on for kids and parents, from cupcake decorating workshops for kids, to dietitians giving advice on children's eating, to a kids african dance off! Please visit our site and check out some talented locals sharing their skills
Visit this articleGirls Rugby
Otago Community Rugby has a new initiative for Girls Rugby as a follow on from last year's successful trial.
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