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TRIATHLON 14 March
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
SWIMMING SPORTS 6-7 March
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.
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE 30 NOVEMBER
We are proud to be sharing the learning and creations of the Intermediate students with the school community at the Intermediate Technology Showcase on Thursday 30 November at 6pm. The Showcase will be held in the Technology classrooms and school hall and will conclude at 7:30pm.
Whānau are invited to first walk through the Technology classrooms to see examples of the students’ creations from the work they have done in Hospitality, Digital Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing and Visual Arts & Design. This is followed by performances and a presentation in the hall from the Dance and Music groups and a Wearable Arts display. We hope to see you there to support the Intermediate students and to experience what the Intermediate Team has to offer to Year 7 and 8 students.
The schedule of events is as follows:
6:00pm – 6:45pm Technology Walk Through
- Manufacturing and Enterprise – ROOM 18
- The Arts – ROOM 19
- Digital Technology – ROOM 20
- Hospitality – TECHNOLOGY ROOM
6:45pm – 7:30pm Showcase Performances
- Performing Arts (Music)
- Visual Arts and Design (Wearable Arts)
- Performing Arts (Dance & Drama)
- Awards Presentation
BOOK FAIR & GRANDPARENTS’ DAY 3 NOVEMBER
Scholastic Book Fair
Our fantastic Scholastic Book Fair opens next week! From Thursday 2 November to Monday 6 November the library will host our very own Book Club. It will be open from 8.30am until 3.30pm each day. This is a great opportunity to get some amazing items for Christmas – books, games, science kits, stationery and more… all at reasonable prices. Every purchase earns the library Scholastic Rewards Points to spend on books for our school. We look forward to seeing everyone at our Book Fair next week!
Please join us for Grandparents’ Day on Friday 3 November. We invite all Kuia, Koro, Grandmas and Grandads to come in to school to have morning tea with their family, spend time in classes and browse our Book Fair. All are welcome to attend!
Grandparents’ Day is held in conjunction with our Book Fair.
Students are encouraged to dress up as their FAVOURITE BOOK CHARACTER.
There will be prizes for the best costumes.
The programme for the day is as follows:
11:00am Morning Tea Time: Grandparents arrive at school and head to classes to eat morning tea with their grandchildren or accompany them to the library to browse the Book Fair.
11:30am Book Character Parade: The bell will ring for the end of morning tea time and students will go back to class. Whānau will assemble in the hall ready for our Book Character Parade.
Approx. 12:15pm Whānau time: After the parade, grandparents are invited to join us around the school until lunchtime at 1pm. Your tamariki may wish to share some work in their classroom or browse the Book Fair in the library.
1:40pm: Classes resume as normal after lunch.
Tea, coffee and home baking will be available for sale at the Tuck Shop for $2 each, fundraising for the PTA.
OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS 2024
The Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Bell Block School for next year.
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office.
To apply for a place for your child please download an enrolment form from the Enrolments page of our website and provide your child’s birth certificate and immunisation record to the school office. Enrolment packs are also available from the school office.
Applications for out of zone enrolments for 2024 must be received by 3:30pm on Wednesday 11 October 2023 (please see the timeline below for further information). Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year. Please note that children with siblings currently enrolled who live outside of the school zone must apply as an out of zone student.
The exact number of places available will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.
If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on 12 October 2023. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
An Open Morning is scheduled for Thursday 14 September from 9am – 10am for families and children who are interested in seeing what our school has to offer. Please sign in at the office and meet in the staffroom. No reservations required.
Should you have any questions regarding enrolments, please contact Kim Thomas in the office on 06 755 0838 or email office@bellblock.school.nz.
