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Balmacewen Intermediate School

School Newsletter - July 2018

IMPORTANT DATES:
Mon 23rd July - first day of term 3.

Wed 25th July - High school head teachers and Principals visit.

Fri 27th July - Logan Park open morning.

Mon 30th July - Otago Boys and Girls open mornings.

Tues 31st July - ICAS English exam.

Wed 1st August - Kings open morning. Contributing schools tech day.

Mon 6th August - Otago Science and Technology Fair at Otago Museum.

Tues 7th August - Year 7 vision testing.

Wed 8th August - Balmacewen Open night 6pm in school hall.

Fri 10th August - School cross country.

Mon 13th August - Rm's 5 & 9 at art gallery.

Tues 14th August - ICAS maths. Rm 1 & 2 art gallery.

Wed 15th August - Rm's 10 and 26 at art gallery.

Friday 17th August - Rm 25 at art gallery.

For further dates please check the calendar on our school website.

Contents

Well done, you've made it to the end of Term 2!

by Andrew Hunter

It's time to draw a breath and reflect on what has been a very busy and successful term.

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Year 8 News

by Terry Tarapi

Its a Term 2 Wrap!

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Year 7 news, July 2018

by Beth Downie

Read on below to find out what has been happening and what is coming up for the Year 7 team.

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Balmacewen Intermediate open night

by Sara Quelch

Our school open night is on Wednesday 8th August at 6pm, beginning in our school hall. Students at our main contributing schools will receive enrolment booklets early next term. Alternatively enrolments can be made online.

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Cheerful achievement and great outcomes

by Mark Henderson

A variety of projects and a few action shots. Great vehicles for developing skills and technique.

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Whats Hot in the kitchen with the Year 8's

by Alex Buttery

Group D have finished their time in the Foods Room.

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Whats Hot in the kitchen with the Year 7's?

by Alex Buttery

The final groups have completed the first unit in the Foods room.

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School Council Update

by Rachel Smart

Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser

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Term 2 Discovery!

by Paul Kemmett

After a term full of new science learning Room 26 had a chance to teach some of their classmates a science concept of their choice.

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Room 22, 23 & 24's Perfect Pies

by Alex Buttery

The Perfect Pies were being created by budding chefs...

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Fabrics and Year 8 Design pieces

by Penny Riley

Year 8 students have been working very hard over the last 2 weeks to complete their screen printed t-shirts.

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The Last Y7 Cushion makers for 2018

by Penny Riley

The last rotation of Year 7 students completed their cushions this week and they will be bringing home their masterpiece for the holidays :)

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Full STEAM Ahead!

by Lisa Dixon

Last Friday we celebrated the learning and projects that students have been working on during our "Full STEAM Ahead" Friday sessions.

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Video: Full Steam Ahead Friday

Full Steam Ahead

by Sara Quelch

Last Friday we celebrated the completion of our Full Steam Ahead Fridays with an expo. We invited parents and students from Primary schools to interact with and view the fantastic work that our students have created over the past 6 weeks. Check out the video to see all of the wonderful work.

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Parent Interview bookings.

by Sara Quelch

Read on for information regarding parent interviews...

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Robocup Junior Otago Competition

by Phillipa Dick

Students from Balmacewen Intermediate took part in the Otago Regional Robocup Competition on Saturday, June 23rd which involved 151 students in 51 teams from 15 schools.

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Co2 Dragsters!

by Kate Elliott

For the past couple of weeks, Room 23 have been working hard to create their own CO2 Dragsters.

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Rugby League

by Deb Tasi-Cordtz

WOW - Room 2 have been impressive in our league sessions with Jack from New Zealand Rugby League.

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Room 6 learns the ukulele

by Beth Downie

Read Bethany's article about our first lesson learning the uke!

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Absences

by Sara Quelch

Please read on for important information regarding absences......

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Community Notices

by Sara Quelch

Please find attached notices sent to us from our local community for events, sports teams, holiday programmes etc..

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