Once again I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to support a group of 20 Y7/8 students of Rapaura School, when they competed in the Port Nelson 12 & 13 year old triathlon at Rabbit Island. Last time our school entered this event it was known as Andrew Jones Memorial triathlon so it was […]
Voyaging at Rapaura School
We had the best day ever on Monday as the whole school voyaged to different places of Marlborough. We walked down the Taylor River to find Margot T’s poem she has presented on one of the rocks, we voyaged down the hill on cardboard at Harling Park and we voyaged to Omaka to see the […]
Our scooter champs:)
It was great to see the collaborative play this group was carrying out last week. The timing, the different peer groups supporting one another and the fun was such a delight to watch. I couldn’t resist a photo as you can see.
Beach Day 2019
After a two year break it was great to get back to Whites Bay for our annual Beach Day last Friday. Thanks to the staff for their care and support of our tamariki and the parents who assisted with transporting, entertaining and supervision. This day is one where we have some of our parents make […]
Welcome back to 2019
We have had an amazing start by welcoming back our families and a number of new families and staff. The place has a great vibe and we see 2019 as a year of curiosity and positivity. ‘Meet the teacher’ evening shared many of the great programmes and systems of our school and if you weren’t […]
2018 Water Fight was the best!
We gathered on Friday 16 December armed with water pistols, water balloons and a positive attitude to take on the students. This year we saw a huge number of exRapaura students, parents and grandparents come along to support the staff, we were in good stead. Thanks to Mark H for supplying the water truck. I […]
Omaka marae
What an absolute privilege it was for me to share new experiences and new memories for many of our 1-6 students. The group was split into two and they both attended a mornings activities, including a powhiri (welcome) onto the marae. Kylie and Sarah were extremely helpful and supportive as they worked with us to […]
