Balclutha Primary School

18/06/2026

Basketball South Otago are running trials for selection into a Year 7-8 Boys team to attend the Waitaki Basketball Tournament in Oamaru (July 4–6).

📍 Trial venue: South Otago High School Gymnasium
📅 Monday 22 June
⏰ 4:00pm - 5:30pm

If you’re child is interested, register them and get them along. They don't have to be playing or affiliated to any team.

Register via the QR code or the link in the comments.

05/06/2026

🏉 GIRLS ONLY TACKLE RUGBY – COMING TO BALCLUTHA! 🏉

Otago Community Rugby is excited to bring the Spirit Sisters Girls Only Tackle Programme to Balclutha!

Open to girls in Years 3–8, this FREE 6-week programme is designed to build confidence, develop tackle rugby skills, and have fun in a safe, supportive, girls-only environment.

📅 Starts Tuesday 4 August
⏰ 3:45pm–5:00pm
📍 Balclutha
💥 No experience needed – perfect for current players and girls wanting to give tackle rugby a go for the first time!

✅ Free programme
✅ No commitment
✅ Bring your friends and a mouthguard

Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/394837

05/06/2026

🏀 South Otago Basketball Camp – Registrations Open! 🏀

Looking for a fun afternoon of basketball? Come along to the South Otago Intermediate Basketball Camp on Sunday 21 June at the Cross Recreation Centre, Balclutha!

Register here
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05/06/2026

Our students are super excited to see the new speed signs around school. Thank you to the senior students who presented to the Council and were such fabulous advocates for keeping all our students safe.

02/06/2026

This BPS superstar went for a hot chocolate treat with Mrs Neave today after working really hard on his goals this term. Great job!

29/05/2026

These superstars received classroom awards and swim tickets this week at our assembly. Congratulations!

25/05/2026

Reminder rippa rugby tournament for year 3-8 tomorrow see information below

South Otago Rippa Rugby Tournament 2026 Dear Parents/Caregivers, This is a reminder that all Year 3–8 students will be participating in the 2026 South Otago Rippa Rugby Tournament as part of the Balclutha Primary School physical education programme. Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026 Postponement Date: Th....

20/05/2026

Twenty of our senior students took part in the Big Sing in Dunedin last night. It was a wonderful experience - singing alongside 600 other students from around Dunedin. Thank you to the parents who transported students and helped supervise while we filled in the day between the rehearsal and the performance.with swimming and 'shopping'. Music is alive at Balclutha Primary!!

19/05/2026

We have Skip tomorrow. Classes will be out on the courts from 9am.

Please make sure you child brings a jacket or an extra jersey to wear outside.

15/05/2026

Thank you to the Student Council, who organised Pink Shirt Day activities 🩷