Over the past term a group of 9 students have been practising a number of disciplines for Marlborough Gymnastic Festival: bar, beam, skipping, vault, floor and a team formation. The group displayed great independence during training time as they organised times and places to meet, they choreographed a formation and supported one another to learn […]
Competitive Rippa Rugby team
Friday 15 June a team representing Rapaura School played in the Rippa Rugby tournament. The team did extremely well finishing third. Thanks to Giselle for organising the teams and parents – Danielle, Dion and Tash who coached/managed the team.
Crusader’s visit Rapaura School. Thanks to Isaac Construction and Moutere RC
We were absolutely spoilt today with a visit from Matt Todd, Quinten Strange and Andrew Makalio who play for Canterbury Crusader team. The guys were only too happy to answer questions, sign the flags and rugby balls Isaac Construction kindly donated to the school and supply each child and staff with a sausage sizzle. A […]
Anzac Day 2018
Today our school came together to celebrate and remember those of the past and Marlborough’s first Anzac service. We are always proud to be asked by the Marlborough RSA to host a service for the children and community. Chris Bamber, President of RSA, helped to organise this special occasion and we thank her for that. […]
Jellyman Room’s visit to Media Works, Marlborough
On Monday the Jellyman Room went to Media Works to see how More FM operates. On the way they stopped off at Pollard Park for some kai and a play. I managed to capture some of the student’s reflections from the trip: Sofia enjoyed the room where they played music. Violet liked it when Tash asked […]
Y6 Leadership camp – Pine Valley 2018
What an incredible group of young leaders we have in Marlborough! 50 Y6 students from Tua Marina, Spring Creek, Grovetown, Mayfield, Blenheim and Rapaura School’s joined together Wednesday afternoon to start their 2 day Leadership Camp. The collaboration and co-operation from all students was invaluable as we watched all students grow over such a short time. […]
Farewell Shirley:)
Today we farewell our kind and caring Office Administrator after ten years of employment at Rapaura School. Shirley and partner are off, heading overseas to discover and participate in the many events that we often talk about. We wish them all the very best and we thank Shirley for the many hours she has given […]
