We would like to invite our community and whānau to our Open Afternoon on Thursday 6 June from 2.00pm – 3.30pm.

The goal is to have our whānau come in to school so that your child can share their learning with you. The Open Afternoon will be led by students, showcasing their progress and sharing what they’ve been up to throughout the year so far. Students will share how they have improved their writing, what they’re learning in maths, their artwork on the walls, demonstrate their PE skills, explore the brand new science room, and other areas of their life at Bell Block School.

All welcome.

On Thursday 14 March we will be holding our school triathlon for Years 3-8 students.

Please talk to your child about whether they wish to enter as an individual or part of a team (or both). Any students who choose to participate in this event must ensure they have the correct gear to compete safely. It is a good idea to check bikes thoroughly before the day to ensure they are safe. Please note that cyclists must have a helmet, shirt and shoes. We need parent helpers to volunteer as marshalls on the road. Your job will be to ensure students are safe and cycling in the right direction. If you would like to put your name forward, please email abby.piercy@bellblock.school.nz

Triathlon Team Events

10:00am        Years 3/4

10:40am        Years 5/6

11:20am        Years 7/8

Triathlon Individual Events

1:00pm          Year 3 boys and girls

1:10pm          Year 4 boys and girls

1:20pm          Year 5 boys and girls

1:30pm          Year 6 boys and girls

1:40pm          Year 7 boys and girls

1:50pm          Year 8 boys and girls

Distances

Years 3/4       25m (1 length) swim            2km (1 lap) bike ride               1.5km run

Years 5/6       75m (3 lengths) swim           4km (2 laps) bike ride             3.0km run

Years 7/8       125m (5 lengths) swim         6km (3 laps) bike ride             4.5km run

During Week 6 we have our first major school sports event for the year – Swimming Sports.

We expect all students to take part either in the participation events or the finals as they earn points for their whānau with every event they participate in. Students and staff will be dressed up in their whānau colours showing their whānau spirit. It is always a great day of students giving things a go and ends with the hotly contested class, whānau and Staff vs Students relay. All our families are invited to come along to support the students in action at the Junior event on Wednesday and the rest of the school on Thursday. Please know it can get very loud, particularly in the Thursday afternoon session!

Wednesday 6 March – Junior Swimming Sports (Outdoor Pool)

11:30             Years 1-2              Participation Events

Thursday 7 March – Years 3-8 Swimming Sports (Indoor Pool)

11:30am        Years 3-4            Width Participation Events

                        Years 3-4            25m Participation Freestyle, 25m Participation Backstroke followed by finals

12:15pm        Years 5-6            25m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke, 25m Breaststroke, 75m 3 Stroke Medley

1:15pm          Years 7-8            25m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke, 25m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle, 75m 3 Stroke Medley 

2:00pm         Relays                                                                                             

Preliminary heats to determine the finalists have been recorded during class time. The heats swum on Swimming Sports day are participation events only.