This term has been full of exciting events, from the Gala to Swimming Sports and the Triathlon — but learning hasn’t slowed down!  Students continue to engage in reading, writing, and maths while exploring hands-on projects and real-world themes. Resilience and teamwork have shone through in both academic and physical challenges, with students setting goals […]

We are in the process of organising the traditional two-yearly Intermediate camp.  This camp is a significant event for our students, providing them with lifelong memorable experiences.  We plan to stay at Forest Lakes, Otaki from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September 2024. Students will take part in the following activities: Te Papa Wellington […]

Be in to win $300 worth of high quality firewood thanks to Ideal Buidlings, New Plymouth. All funds raised will go towards the Intermediate Camp to Wellington in September. Only 100 tickets available, $5 each, get in quick to snap them up and fill the shed for next winter!

During Science in Term 2, students in the Intermediate Team have been learning about polymers and discovering their fundamental properties. From everyday materials like plastics and rubber to advanced uses, learners explored how polymers are created to meet specific needs. Through hands-on experiments, students learnt about different types of polymers, and explored the environmental impact […]

What We Did: Room 17 learnt how to signal with their hands to show other cars and cyclists what they were doing, for example if we wanted to take a right or left we would signal which way we would go. We also learned how to be pedal ready and stay on our left side […]

During our Turangawaewae Inquiry – Room 20 learned about WWI and the role ANZAC soldiers played in this significant period of history.  We researched and found out about the nations that made up the Allies and Central Powers, the main cause(s) of WWI, the key players/figures involved, which weapons were available, as well as what […]

Last term, students had the opportunity to earn points towards their honours badges.  They had to create and publish a children’s picture book that teaches a value that is important and meaningful. Well done to Lily Watchorn, Sophie Chen, Noah Hooper, Logan Metcalfe, Gemma Maltby, Hailey Duncan, Charlie Goldfinch, Teegan Watt, Tai Gilbert-Barlow, Marley Norman […]

The Student Council travelled down to Palmerston North for the National Young Leaders Day on 25 May 2022.  It was such a fun and cool experience to listen to some inspiring speakers and hear their amazing stories.  One of the quotes I was very inspired by was “Don’t fight like an octopus, fight like a shark” which means […]

The Intermediate Team had the opportunity to visit Puke Ariki and Taranaki Civil Defence as part of our inquiry unit.  We began at Puke Ariki with a self guided tour of the exhibits.  The students loved learning about our local area and staff at Puke Ariki commented on how caring our students were with each other, taking […]

The Intermediate camp was a great success.  Students had plenty of opportunities to display our school values and Triple A vision throughout the trip, and represented Bell Block School with pride.  The students’ spirit was not dampened by a bit of wet weather.Turangi Day:Students challenged themselves with a 10km bike ride.  With spectacular views at almost […]