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Balmacewen Intermediate School

2018 Welcome Newsletter

Important Dates:

Tuesday 6th Feb: Waitangi Day - no school.

Wednesday 7th Feb: Meet the teacher evening.

Friday 16th Feb: Mihi Whakatau.

Wednesday 28th Feb - Friday 2nd March: Room's 5 and 6 at camp.

Friday 2nd March: School swimming sports.

Monday 5th-Wednesday 7th March: Room's 1 and 10 at camp.

Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th March: Room's 9 and 26 at camp.

Monday 12th - Wednesday 14th March: Room's 2 and 11 at camp.

Wednesday 14th - Friday 16th March: Room 25 at camp .

Monday 26th March: Otago Anniversary day - no school.

Friday 30th March: Good Friday - no school.

Monday 2nd April: Easter Monday - no school.

Tuesday 3rd April: Easter Tuesday - no school.

Thursday 5th April: Southland Summer sports exchange.

Friday 13th April: Last day of term 1.

Contents

Welcome to Balmacewen 2018

by Andrew Hunter

Thank you to staff and students for such an enjoyable start to the year!

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Welcome to our Year 7 Whanau

by Beth Downie

What is coming up for the Year 7 team?

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Welcome to the Year 8 Whanau

by Terry Tarapi

Read on to find out about our Term 1 Highlights.

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Are you receiving our emails

by Sara Quelch

This publication has been shared on our facebook page and emailed to our parent list. If you haven't received this by email then you are not on our parent list and won't receive further emails. Please follow the instructions below to get your email on our parent emailing list

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Music Lessons at Balmacewen

by Sara Quelch

There is a large variety of music tuition available for Balmacewen Intermediate students, read on for more information

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Can you swim? Then read on....

by Lisa Dixon

If you can swim well and enjoy a fast paced and physical challenge then Waterpolo is for you!

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Absences and Sickness

by Sara Quelch

If your child is absent from school for any reason please contact the school office by email: absences@balmacewen.school.nz or phone on 466 7251 and leave a message on the absence line. 

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TOUCH

by Alex Buttery

Sign up to play Touch this term

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Name it!

by Sara Quelch

With nearly 500 pupils all wearing the same jerseys, PE tops and uniform it is vital that students name their gear please.

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Futsal - Term 1

by Sara Quelch

If your child would like to play futsal for term 1, please read on for all of the important information and the link to register.

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Swimming Lessons with Swimsation

by Sophie Napper

Here you will find all information about the upcoming Swimsation lessons. 

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Road safety and alternative pick up points.

by Sara Quelch

Please help us to keep our students safe and reduce congestion at our front gate by considering alternative options when picking up your son or daughter from school.

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Dunedin Institute of Traditional Karate

by Sara Quelch

See the image for details if you are interested in participating

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Fencing

by Sara Quelch

A five-week adult and children’s beginner’s fencing course starts on Monday the 12th of February 5.30pm – 6.30pm. The course costs $80.00 and all equipment is provided. It is a great introduction to this exciting sport. For more information email us at claymoreswordsclub@gmail.com 

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Relax Kids

by Sara Quelch

Relax Kids Term 1 Classes We are back with our fabulous Activity and Relaxation classes this term! Classes will be continuing at gorgeous STUDIO TULA for 6-12 year olds on Thursday afternoons starting second week of term. Our theme this term is BRILLIANT ME. Children will learn skills to help them be more confident,resilient, successful, amazing and happy! 6-12 year olds 4.00-5.00pm $88 for 8 weeks or $13 per week casual Book at www.bookwhen.com/calmingcompany or 021 065 0336 SPACES LIMITED 

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The Otago School of Piping and Druming

by Sara Quelch

Enrol for 2018

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