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Balmacewen Intermediate School

School Newsletter: March 2024

IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday 25th March: Otago Anniversary Day - no school.

Friday 29th March: Good Friday - no school.

Monday 1st April: Easter Monday - no school.

Tuesday 2nd April: Easter Tuesday - no school.

Monday 8th April: Year 7 Vision Screening.

Tuesday 9th April: School photographs

Wednesday 10th April: Year 7 Art Exhibition.

Friday 12th April: End of term 1

Monday 29th April: First day of term 2.

Monday 29th April: HPV vaccinations - year 8.

Friday May 31st: Teacher only day

Monday 3rd June: King's Birthday observed - no school.


Contents

Message from the Principal

by Andrew Hunter

It has been a very busy and exciting few weeks. I hope you catch a quick breath and enjoy the Easter break!

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Year 8 News

by Terry Tarapi

Kia Ora Parents and Caregivers We extend a very warm welcome to all Whānau and friends of our Year 8 community.

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Year 7 News

by Lisa Dixon

As the end of the first term approaches we reflect on how far our Year 7 students have come over their first nine weeks at Balmacewen and how busy we have been!

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2024 Winter Sport Registrations - (Terms 2&3)

by Sara Quelch

Welcome to Balmacewen's Winter Sport Registrations for 2024!

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Hard Materials

by Alex Buttery

Both year groups are making their first project of a designer stirrer.

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Epro8 Excitement

by Ally Kearsley

Lots of excited engineers and problem solvers have been taking part in Epro8 challenges at Balmacewen.

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Fun day at Fern Fever

by Ally Kearsley

A great day was had by all girls who attended the annual Fern Fever Festival at Logan Park last week.

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Touch

by Alex Buttery

This term we have had 11 teams playing in the metro junior competition on the Thursday after school at the Oval.

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Thank you and farewell!

by Andrew Hunter

Our excellent Sports Coordinator, Kate Ebrahim is leaving us.

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Y8 Pies

by Alex Buttery

The first pies of the year have been made and the standard has been set to a high level.

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Y7's in the Kitchen

by Alex Buttery

The first group have just finished their time in the foods room.

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Year 7 Waihola Camp Memoir Writing.

by Lisa Dixon

Please enjoy a selection of writing from our post camp moment in time writing.

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Year 7 Fabrics

by Angela Burden

Our first load of fabulous cushions should have made their way home to be celebrated!

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Year 8 Fabrics

by Angela Burden

Most ākonga have completed their haet bag and decorative cover so they will be warm for winter!

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Netball opportunities:

by Sara Quelch

Read on for links and information for holiday and training programmes...

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Community news

by Sara Quelch

Please see attached: Adverts, information and messages from our community

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BIG Science competition

by Sara Quelch

Read on for more information...

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Night ‘n Day Otago Nuggets Junior Baller’s Clinic

by Sara Quelch

Information below...

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Year 7 vision screening

by Sara Quelch

The Vision Hearing Technicians from Te Whatu Ora - Southern will be visiting our school to screen all year seven students for distance vision on Monday April 8th.

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Balmacewen hoodies

by Sara Quelch

We now have Balmacewen Intermediate school hoodies available to order.

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