Proud in so many ways! Our Y5-8 students, 73 of them, once again made us very proud with the way they portrayed themselves as they entertained and performed to a group of the Blenheim community. They looked incredible in their new Kapa Haka uniforms, they sang with attitude and they connected with each and every […]
Orienteering
The Y5/6 children from Tua Marina, Spring Creek, Grovetown, Blenheim School and Rapaura Schools came together to collaboratively work in a group to locate the 20 orienteering points along the Taylor River. A map had been created by Marlborough Orienteering Club and the children thoroughly enjoyed it. The day highlighted many key competencies being used […]
2016 Mountain bike winners
22 mountain bike riders from Rapaura School travelled to Richmond Brook Station to compete against 280 other children at the inter-school mountain bike event organised by Seddon School. The day consists of 3 races Y3/4, Y5/6 and Y7/8. The first 10 boys and 10 girls receive points. 1st place = 10 points, 2nd = 9 […]
Inter-school ski tournament
Recently we had a team of skiers attend the inter-school ski tournament at Rainbow Ski field. The students all did extremely and were supported with a keen group of parents. A particular mention to Victoria who was 2nd in the girls individual race. A special thanks to Sarah Clarke, parent, who helped to organise […]
Well done to our hockey players
Congratulations to our Y5/6 hockey team for winning Division One. It is great to see so many of our students being recognised for the time and energy they give to their sports. A huge thanks to Emma for your time coaching and managing team and to the parents for your dedication and support. Prize […]
Thank goodness for Year 7/8 students
Our Y7/8 students returned to school very proud and excited to share their new creations that they had made at Marlborough Technology Centre. The creations were great but the best part was the fun the students had sharing their new learning. The Gifford Room certainly know how to be real, and visiting their class always […]
Marlborough Daffodil Project 2016
Rapaura School was invited to attend the celebration of the creation of 4000 clay daffodils that had been created over the last 2 years by the students of Marlborough. This idea was first thought of by Marlborough artist Fran Maguire and then supported by many including Kate Vavasour who visited most schools of Marlborough to […]
