The Ryan Hailes Memorial Scholarship recognises emerging young sports people who demonstrate excellence in their chosen sport. The purpose of the scholarship is to offer financial contribution in recognition of the costs involved in competing at a regional and/or national representative level. If you know a deserving recipient, please apply in writing by email to sport@bellblock.school.nz. Applications for Term 1 must be received no later than Friday 14 March.
Are you due a declutter? Have you had a summer clear out but haven’t quite managed to pass the items on? Let us take them off your hands!
We would be grateful for any new or pre-loved good condition books, toys, sports gear, furniture, clothing and household items to be sold in our White Elephant stall at the Gala. Drop offs open from 24 February: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:25am – 8:55am at the old Tuck Shop. We would also happily take any clean, reusable or paper bags that you no longer need.
Sponsorship
There is still time to become a GOLD SPONSOR when you donate $300 or more (total value of items or monetary donation). We already have some amazing businesses on board. All funds raised from the school Gala go towards the Junior Playground upgrade. We appreciate all the support from our community – all donations, no matter how big or small, help our Gala to be a spectacular evening.
We are incredibly grateful to the Hugo Trust for their generous donation to support our new Structured Literacy journey. This contribution will help us build up our resource base, enabling us to successfully implement evidence-based approaches in our classrooms. With this support, we are confident that we can enhance academic progress for all our students.
Thank you, Hugo Trust, for investing in our school’s future!
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 2025 must be received by 3:30pm on Friday 11 October 2024 (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 Wednesday 16 October 2024. 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 12 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.
Be in to win $300 worth of high quality firewood thanks to Ideal Buildings, 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!
The Intermediate Team has been busy collecting items to hold our first silent auction. We are excited to announce that our first silent auction is now live, closing 6pm on Thursday 27th June. All funds raised go directly towards funding the 2024 Intermediate Camp. We have some fantastic items up for grabs, all with a $1 reserve so come and take a look!
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.
