We have completed our lockdown exercise and all students, staff and persons on-site are safely accounted for. Everyone did extremely well and responded to instructions. A notice will be going out to parents/caregivers tonight to provide some more information about our emergency lockdown procedures.
I would like to personally thank you for your support while we conduct these practices.
Kind regards
Danielle Doyle
Acting Deputy Principal
Bell Block School is conducting a lockdown exercise. All updates are provided on our website. Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to. We will update this website when the exercise has been completed. Thank you.
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 2026 must be received by 3:30pm on Friday 10 October 2025 (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 15 October 2025. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
Should you have any questions regarding enrolments or should you like to make an appointment for a school tour, please contact Kim Thomas in the office on 06 755 0838 or email office@bellblock.school.nz.
Out of Zone Enrolment Timeline for 2026:
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.
