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Balmacewen Intermediate School

School newsletter: July 2023

IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday 17th July - First day of term 3

Monday 17th - Friday 21st July: High school open days and nights.

Wednesday 26th July: Non-uniform day (Koru games fundraiser)

Wednesday 2nd August: Balmacewen Intermediate open night 6pm.

Wednesday 9th August: Winter sports exchange.

Contents

Message from the Principal

by Andrew Hunter

We're at the end of an action packed Term 2. Time to take stock, rest up and reflect!

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Year 8 News

by Terry Tarapi

Kia ora family and friends of our year 8 Whanau. Next term we will complete our Kaitiakitanga unit. We will be looking at climate change and investigating ways of sustainable living.

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Year 7 Term Two Wrap Up!

by Lisa Dixon

This term has flown by with some fantastic learning opportunities and work that has been created in our classes. Our main focus has been our PBL unit Discovery - Planet X which tied in with our Science theme of the Living World. In this article you will find links to some of the complete websites from some of our classes!

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Kiatiaki o te whare Balmacewen

by Mary Brady

Y8 Art students have designed, drawn and painted guardians telling the story of their new house group names.

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Netball interview

by Sara Quelch

Bella and Alice interviews some of our netball players about how the season is tracking...

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Y7's in the Kitchen

by Alex Buttery

The third group have finished their time in the Foods room.

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Y7 Artists paint Tiki telling the story of their Balmacewen Whare

by Mary Brady

Y7 artists explore telling the stories of our new Balmacewen Houses: Whanaupaki, Kaikarae, Araiteuru and Whakaari. Their paintings showcase the painting techniques they have learnt.

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Y8 Pies

by Alex Buttery

The second batch of pies were created this term

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The Y8 Mystery Box Challenge

by Alex Buttery

The highlight for many in Year 8 is the Mystery Box Challenge

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Yr 7 Fabrics

by Angela Burden

More cushions that are 'fit for purpose' and fabulous!

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Yr 8 Fabrics

by Angela Burden

Our Year 8 students have been busy in our fabrics room creating some fabulous outcomes; from heat bags & covers to screen printed flags to up cycled goodness!

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Thank you! Octocan Appeal

by Lisa Dixon

We would like to thank all of the community who contributed to the Octocan appeal.

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Matariki Writing and Artwork

by Lisa Dixon

Over the last week we have been looking at Matariki storytelling and creating some artworks and writing inspired by Matariki. Here are some of our cinquain poems from Room 3.

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GUIDING PATHWAYS STRATEGIES: Navigating the teenage years

by Sara Quelch

Tēnā koutou, St Hilda's is excited to be hosting the Guiding Pathways and Strategies (GPS) Symposium: Navigating the Teen Years on August 18/19, 2023. This event is for all parents, caregivers and educators who support young people.

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Balmacewen Intermediate Open night

by Sara Quelch

We warmly welcome prospective students and their families to our open night on Wednesday 2nd August at 6pm, beginning in the school hall.

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Australian Maths Competition

by Sara Quelch

Your child has the opportunity to sit the Australian Maths Competition (AMC) on Wednesday 2 August. This the competition has been running for 40 years and covers more than 30 countries.

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Community Notices

Community news

by Sara Quelch

Please see attached, images and pdf documents for various events and services shared with us by our community.

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