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ICAS – all tests have been completed and we excitedly await the results of spelling, writing, maths and English. If you have any old papers at home that have been borrowed I would really appreciate it if they can be returned as soon as possible. Thanks Anne Paterson ICAS Science Results 59 students sat the ICAS computer skills test, 2 received high distinctions (top 1% of NZ), 12 received distinctions and 25 received credits. High Distinction Year 8 – Geoffrey Sim Year 7 – Max Griffiths Distinction Year 8 – Alexander Balmer, Mitchell Donnelly, Sebastian Jones, Oli Kelsey, Patrick Liu, Katie McDougall, Steven Newey, Joey Omotani, Frank Talbot Year 7 – Michael Clark, Celine Humane, Jonathan Kemp Credit Year 8 – Susannah Blathwayt, Ella Brownlie, Lucy Jacobs, Gina Kim, Christopher Lawrence, Ezzy Mortimer, Amy Ollerhead, Gabriel Raubenheimer, Phoebe Rendle, Adam Rundle, Claire Ryan, Ahmed Sherif, Liesbet Vercruyssen Year 7 – Finian Bailey, Jack Collinson, Yunji Kim, Gabriel Lorimer, Finn McCartney, Lewis Mennie, Todd Min, Scott Moore, Connor Rocard, Sam Ross, Henry Watt, Leah Wilks |
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This was a very successful and well patronised event held on Wednesday and Thursday 11 and 12 August in the BIS hall. Overall the students completed their projects to a high standard.
The projects were marked initially by classroom teachers and then ‘star’ selected projects were closely examined by science teachers, Glenn Turner and Elize Terblanche from Takapuna Grammar and Leon Jacobs and Susan Revell from Belmont Intermediate. This year we also had some senior students from Takapuna Grammar assisting with the judging and they were of great value.
Twenty projects have been selected to go though to The North Harbour Science Fair on Sunday 29th August at Birkdale Intermediate. Congratulations to the following students: Ahmed Sherif, Lisa Piper, Augustine Morgan- Guthrie, Phoebe Johnson, Tegan Lawrence, Amy Ollerhead, Marcello Russo, Gabriel Raubenheimer, Bridget Connolly, Niko Macmillan, Emily Coyle, Tia Conley, Max Griffiths, James Dulcich, Nandia Terblanche, Max Parekura, Leah Wilks, Jonathan Kemp, Mitchell Watts and Kate Clough. |
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On Wednesday afternoon eleven teams competed in this competition run by the Duffy Club. The quiz was about money, interest, assets etc and the final result was VERY CLOSE. In second on 8.5 was “Money, Money Money” (Tafadzwa Mudapakati, Gina Kim and Danielle de Marigny) and in first place on 9 was “Armagedon” with (Gabriel Raubenheimer, AJ Balmer and Chris Lawrence). Each member of these teams left with a new Nokia mobile phone and will represent BIS at the Auckland final on Saturday 18th September at Auckland University.
Two other students also received mobile phone after answering spot prize question – Max Hayman and Jessica Draper-Wheeler. Congratulations to these students and well done to all the competitors. The students had an enjoyable hour with the Duffy Twins of Duffy Club, who look forward to seeing ‘Armageddon’ and ‘Money Money Money’ competing against the other 30 Auckland schools in the Grand Final. We hope you can support Belmont Intermediate by joining Duffy Club on Facebook to follow progress of the teams and further details of the Grand Final. Please feel free to contact the Duffy Twins on
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for further information…and we look forward to seeing you at the Grand Final! |
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Our Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Therapist are working with a student who can not use his hands to operate a computer, but he has learnt to use a head-mounted laser and special keyboard to access the computer and do all his written work. This is currently attached to a desktop computer, however if we had a laptop he would be able to take his computer to all his classes and complete his work with his fellow classmates. If anyone has an unused laptop (not MAC ) they could donate to us for a while we would be most appreciative. Please contact Michele at
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Auckland Mathex was an amazing spectacle with 100 teams sending their runners charging across the floor of the stadium, sounding like a herd of elephants. The Year 7 and Year 8 teams both acquitted themselves very well. Year 7 teams were placed 4th and 5th equal out of 100 teams and Year 8 teams were placed 7th and 8th equal out of a similar number of teams. The Year 8 questions were particularly challenging with the winning score being only 75. Well done all BIS students! Thank you to those parents who came to support the teams. |
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Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) is expecting more measles cases after two apparently unconnected cases in two families were confirmed in the Auckland region. Medical Officer of Health at Auckland Regional Public Health Service, Dr Brad Novak says, “Measles needs to be taken very seriously. This disease spreads easily through the air, especially from coughing and sneezing – it is highly infectious. It commonly causes ear infections and pneumonia, and may lead to other serious complications and can, in some cases, be fatal.” Measles Fact Sheets are available on http://www.arphs.govt.nz/notifiable/measles.asp <http://www.arphs.govt.nz/notifiable/measles.asp> or call Healthline 0800 611 116 for Free Health Advice, lines are open Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm. |
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Our next meeting of the year will be held on Monday 13th September at 7.30pm in the Information Centre. |
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TE AWAMUTU EXCHANGE – This event is on Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd September, not long now! The sports are played on Thursday afternoon, commencing at approx 1.15pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and support our teams as they challenge Te Awamutu and attempt to retain the winners shield. Hockey, basketball and probably rugby will be played at TGS. All other games will be at BIS.
BILLETS – Thank you for the tremendous response from families to host billets from Te Awamutu. We now have enough offers. Hosting families will be given details of the student/s they will be hosting early next week. |
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Congratulations to Kaea Pearce Room 15. Kaea recently represented New Zealand in the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vagas. She competed with various crews from around the world in the junior section (under 13) including: USA, England, Greece, Japan, Australia, Ireland, Mexico and Germany.
Her crew which are called ‘Bubblegum’ were placed 5th in the final having made it through the first round and semi final competition. Kaea worked with her group every Saturday prior to the World Championships and they practiced for 6 hours in preparation for this event. After the event finished she was fortunate to head up to Los Angeles and work with some world famous Hip Hop dance choreographers.
Congratulations Kaea, this is a significant achievement and you should be very proud of yourself – we are certainly proud of you! Good luck to Olivia Koller (Room 11), Ellen Rowlandson (Room 3), Alesha Brokenshire (Room 15) and Gray Hardy (Room 19) who will be representing Belmont Intermediate School in the upcoming North Island School Ski Champs. Marcello Russo, player in the North Harbour Hockey Reps C team, won at a tournament in Rotorua on 21st and August. They played 4 games over the 2 days beating Northland 1-0, Bay of Plenty 7-0, Auckland 2-1 and the Harbour Hockey Rep 'B' team in the finals, 1-0. Congratulations Marcello! Congratulations to Thomas Lunt (Room 19) for winning a silver medal in the recent Auckland Karate Competition. Thomas who is currently a brown belt was placed second in the under 15 years old section for Kumite. Well done Thomas! |
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BIS IDOL FINAL - 20 August Congratulations to all those students who were brave enough to put themselves on the line and perform last week in this annual competition. There were a record number of entries. Finalists were: Carla Te Paa, Ben Harris, Ella Cornfield, Lily MacDonald, Augustine Morgan-Guthrie, India Yelich-O’Connor, Phoebe Johnson, Carla Te Paa and McKenzie Bolland, Jess Male and Lily MacDonald, and Chelsea Stevens. The judges for the final, Robyn Allen Goudge and Jenny Bezuidenhout were most impressed by the high standard. They awarded first place to Ella Cornfield who sang ‘Bridge Over Troubled Waters’, second place to Phoebe Johnson who sang’ Stuck in the Middle With You’ and third place to Lily MacDonald and Jess Male who sang ‘Fireflies’. Thanks to Karl Ashdown from Marbecks, Devonport, for his support. BIS Dance Off The date for this has been changed to the week beginning 13th September with the final scheduled for Friday afternoon’s assembly on 17th September. Parents are welcome to attend the heats which will be held during the lunchtimes, and of course, the final. Entry forms are available from the music room noticeboard. |
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Plans for the new bike shelter are progressing well. A design has been drawn up, and we are awaiting quotes. Next Meeting Monday 18 October, 7pm, Staff Room. All welcome ~ see you there! Our next PTA disco will be held on Thursday 2nd September from 7.30pm – 9pm. Tickets $5 each on sale soon. |
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Devonport Student Tutor Group (DSTG): Does your child need tutoring or study help? DSTG offers quality tuition for a range of subjects up to year twelve. Our tutors are high achieving students who have hands on experience with the subjects they teach. We offer low rates, a reliable service and a large pool of tutors to help ensure the best possible match with your child. Call Joshua on 446 1370, or email us at
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> duffyclub™ Karate and Self Defence If you would like your child to participate in after-school Karate / Self Defence classes concentrating on confidence, discipline and safety in a fun environment run by the Duffy Twins during Term 3 & 4 please find the following information. Learn basic strikes including punching and kicking / basic defending including blocks / striking pads / strangles & holds / stretching, strength and cardio exercises / confidence, discipline and safety / awareness of ‘Stranger Danger’ / FUN and INTERACTIVE. Please register your interest at:
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or 027 555 8825 or (09) 478 7411 Dore Programme - FREE Information Evening - 7.30pm on Thursday 26th August DORE is a highly effective exercise programme that deals with poor concentration, coordination, literacy and social skills associated with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome. To reserve a place ph 0508 520 000 or email
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www.dore.co.nz <http://www.dore.co.nz> French and German Tuition Ongoing, private teaching by qualified native French teacher, also Montessori trained. All levels, carefully tailored to individual needs, whether individual or group lessons. Includes games, role-play, conversation grammar, memory techniques. Call Arzhela 626 2244. New ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS Coming! Tuesdays & Fridays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. In the Belmont Intermidiate School Hall. First class starts on the 14th of September, special start day price of $5.00 so grab a friend , have some fun, enjoy great music & get fit. See you there! Contact Eve for more info on 021-183-7931 or email me at,
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