<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>balmoralsda</title><description>balmoralsda</description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/blog</link><item><title>Memorial Service Photos - Friday 22 March</title><description><![CDATA[We held a special service here at school on Friday 22nd March in memory of those killed in the mosque attacks in Christchurch. Children and staff joined hands in a circle and we sang our national anthem. Pr Ben then prayed for our country, and then we observed 2 minutes silence with the rest of New Zealand. At Friday morning's school assembly the children shared what they had made to show support to the families in Christchurch.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_128f9194e1da4425b94c8988f41c9304%7Emv2_d_4128_3096_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_546%2Ch_410/3d2f13_128f9194e1da4425b94c8988f41c9304%7Emv2_d_4128_3096_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Mrs F Drinkall</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Memorial-Service-Photos---Friday-22-March</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Memorial-Service-Photos---Friday-22-March</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:37:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_128f9194e1da4425b94c8988f41c9304~mv2_d_4128_3096_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>We held a special service here at school on Friday 22nd March in memory of those killed in the mosque attacks in Christchurch. Children and staff joined hands in a circle and we sang our national anthem. Pr Ben then prayed for our country, and then we observed 2 minutes silence with the rest of New Zealand.  At Friday morning's school assembly the children shared what they had made to show support to the families in Christchurch.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Paper Doll Project</title><description><![CDATA[As part of our togetherness learning, we decided to show our support to our whanau in Christchurch by being a part of The Paper Doll Project initiated by Bay of Plenty siblings, Daniel and Emily. “We want to create a long, long line of paper dolls that show kids of all different cultures, together holding hands,” says Emily, aged eight. We are so pleased we can be a part of this awesome project, alongside so many other students in New Zealand! Kia kaha Christchurch. We stand with you.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_94a12ac8918b427291c09d137d9eefa9%7Emv2_d_3736_1947_s_2.jpeg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/The-Paper-Doll-Project</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/The-Paper-Doll-Project</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:33:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>As part of our togetherness learning, we decided to show our support to our whanau in Christchurch by being a part of The Paper Doll Project initiated by Bay of Plenty siblings, Daniel and Emily. “We want to create a long, long line of paper dolls that show kids of all different cultures, together holding hands,” says Emily, aged eight. We are so pleased we can be a part of this awesome project, alongside so many other students in New Zealand! Kia kaha Christchurch. We stand with you.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_94a12ac8918b427291c09d137d9eefa9~mv2_d_3736_1947_s_2.jpeg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Togetherness</title><description><![CDATA[Room 2 students have been learning about what togetherness and connectedness means. We believe that being kind, being friendly, showing compassion and praising Jesus through prayer and song are some of the ways we can stay connected to God and to each other.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_293c24cbf47046f984a25a71a0cc4e59%7Emv2_d_3754_2215_s_2.jpeg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Mrs Teangi Glasgow</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Togetherness</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Togetherness</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:32:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Room 2 students have been learning about what togetherness and connectedness means. We believe that being kind, being friendly, showing compassion and praising Jesus through prayer and song are some of the ways we can stay connected to God and to each other.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_293c24cbf47046f984a25a71a0cc4e59~mv2_d_3754_2215_s_2.jpeg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visual Arts - Pepeha Art</title><description><![CDATA[We are learning how to introduce ourselves in Te Reo Maori and we have been busy creating these art pieces that are a representation of our pepeha.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_34436846c6a140af857be63cbedd5694%7Emv2_d_3970_2027_s_2.jpeg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Mrs Teangi Glasgow</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Visual-Arts---Pepeha-Art</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Visual-Arts---Pepeha-Art</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:30:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are learning how to introduce ourselves in Te Reo Maori and we have been busy creating these art pieces that are a representation of our pepeha.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_34436846c6a140af857be63cbedd5694~mv2_d_3970_2027_s_2.jpeg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Get NZ Writing</title><description><![CDATA[Room 4 took part in the Get NZ Writing programme that was put on by School Kit. During the past few weeks, we were able to extend our writing by exploring the different figurative languages that may be involved in poetry. When we completed our poems, they were then sent off to the buddy class in Nelson!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_48b529ae8339424daec4551634e37558%7Emv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Miss Dasol Kim</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Get-NZ-Writing</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/Get-NZ-Writing</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:23:49 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Room 4 took part in the Get NZ Writing programme that was put on by School Kit. During the past few weeks, we were able to extend our writing by exploring the different figurative languages that may be involved in poetry. When we completed our poems, they were then sent off to the buddy class in Nelson!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_48b529ae8339424daec4551634e37558~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2019 Term Dates</title><description><![CDATA[Term 3Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September 10 weeksTerm 4Monday 14 October - Monday 16 December 11 weeks 2019 PUBLIC HOLIDAYSLabour DayMon 28 Oct<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_3c3057e599af47a18384260aa03f9677%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Genni White</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2017/12/26/2018-Term-Dates</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2017/12/26/2018-Term-Dates</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:35:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_3c3057e599af47a18384260aa03f9677~mv2.jpg"/><div>Term 3</div><div>Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September 10 weeks</div><div>Term 4</div><div>Monday 14 October - Monday 16 December 11 weeks 2019 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS</div><div>Labour Day</div><div>Mon 28 Oct</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Adventist Education Week 2018</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/kw6zbFaeQZQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/07/Adventist-Education-Week-2018</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/07/Adventist-Education-Week-2018</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:21:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kw6zbFaeQZQ"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Caught in the Act being Christ-like</title><description><![CDATA[CAUGHT IN THE ACT Tatum - EXCELLENCE Alisha - RESPECT Jeffrin - RESPONSIBILITY Aelaf - INTEGRITY ---------------------- Liya - EXCELLENCE Millicient - RESPECT Shaquille - INTEGRITY Francesca - EXCELLENCE<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_b053f2c0efa94662955a649c2c5ebb2a%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/06/07/Caught-in-the-Act-being-Christ-like</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/06/07/Caught-in-the-Act-being-Christ-like</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 02:28:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>CAUGHT IN THE ACT Tatum - EXCELLENCE Alisha - RESPECT  Jeffrin - RESPONSIBILITY Aelaf - INTEGRITY ---------------------- Liya - EXCELLENCE Millicient - RESPECT Shaquille - INTEGRITY Francesca - EXCELLENCE</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_b053f2c0efa94662955a649c2c5ebb2a~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Room 1 - One hundred school days</title><description><![CDATA[I wore my cape and I went to play with it. I was learning to be responsible.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_2b12a5d67a094c2fb5252a14db1d4b1a%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/Room-1---One-hundred-school-days</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/Room-1---One-hundred-school-days</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:46:58 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I wore my cape and I went to play with it. I was learning to be responsible.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_2b12a5d67a094c2fb5252a14db1d4b1a~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>School news</title><description><![CDATA[At the end of Term 2 we said goodbye to our Learning Support Co-Ordinator - Ms Rosalin Butler.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_50003119a69545ee9a491f0896f66a7f%7Emv2_d_4128_3096_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/School-news</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/School-news</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:44:33 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>At the end of Term 2 we said goodbye to our Learning Support Co-Ordinator - Ms Rosalin Butler. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_50003119a69545ee9a491f0896f66a7f~mv2_d_4128_3096_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WOW - WEEK OF WORSHIP</title><description><![CDATA[We are surrounded by the incredible evidence of our creator God. Every living thing speaks of His incredible workmanship. Throughout our WOW this term, Pr Matt Moore will be sharing how Creatures Preach of God’s majesty and mercy. Blessings, Ben Reynolds<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_1b09aceaed064f3aa856aefcf34ac83c%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_253%2Ch_552/3d2f13_1b09aceaed064f3aa856aefcf34ac83c%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/WOW---WEEK-OF-WORSHIP</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/08/03/WOW---WEEK-OF-WORSHIP</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:31:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are surrounded by the incredible evidence of our creator God. Every living thing speaks of His incredible workmanship. Throughout our WOW this term, Pr Matt Moore will be sharing how Creatures Preach of God’s majesty and mercy. Blessings, Ben Reynolds</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_1b09aceaed064f3aa856aefcf34ac83c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_a1784836020746be9b7ac5c235d34511~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Room 2</title><description><![CDATA[Room 2 students have been working as a class to create a Tivaivai (Cook Islands quilt) inspired art piece. They have used their learning from Maths to create awesome symmetrical designs!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_dee64e984d934999a91d0a80359ada1a%7Emv2_d_3434_2578_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Mrs Teangi Glasgow</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/06/07/Room-2</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/06/07/Room-2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 02:17:56 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Room 2 students have been working as a class to create a Tivaivai (Cook Islands quilt) inspired art piece. They have used their learning from Maths to create awesome symmetrical designs!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_dee64e984d934999a91d0a80359ada1a~mv2_d_3434_2578_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Room 2</title><description><![CDATA[A Team EffortRoom 2 students along with other students have been faithfully working on their little additions to add to our mural. It was lovely to see everyone working together to help get the job done! Not long to go now, and our mural will be finished!]]></description><dc:creator>Mrs Teangi Glasgow</dc:creator><link>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/06/07/ROOM-2</link><guid>https://www.balmoralsda.school.nz/single-post/2018/06/07/ROOM-2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 02:07:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A Team Effort</div><div>Room 2 students along with other students have been faithfully working on their little additions to add to our mural. It was lovely to see everyone working together to help get the job done! Not long to go now, and our mural will be finished!</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d2f13_89ab3aaab1904e17b6835877b61d9d53~mv2_d_2000_2000_s_2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>