Our whole kura has been learning around the concept of Discovery. ‘Discovery’ is one of the three Tuia 250 Encounter areas. We value the opportunity to share the learning of our whole school not segments. From 4.30pm to 6pm our school came together to share the variety of learning to our wider community. We had […]
Another winning basketball team.
Well done to the winners of Grade 4. This is a fantastic result especially with the players and coaches coming from our school. Well done boys and we look forward to watching you grow as a team. Players in the front row: Bill A , Gus M, Marshall C and Dylan G. Coaches and referees: […]
Winning basketball team for 2019
A huge congratulations to our Y7/8 boys basketball team for winning 2019 season. You boys have an amazing connections from the years of dedication and commitment you have given to basketball and as this is the last year for some of you representing Rapaura School, I am so happy for you. Team from left: Jake […]
Waimea Winter Tournament
Congratulations to both the basketball team: Jake G, Ajay G, Jonty L, Felix P, Ben B, Thomas B, George CC and Rhys G and netball team: Kayla C, Bess W, Margot T, Grace V, Orla O, Ella S, Harriet M, Sophia D, Katie A and Milly G for their outstanding behaviour and performance at the […]
Sneaky preview of our school mural
Monday 19 August I took 3 students to visit Tui, our artist, to see her working on our school mural. Grace, Harriet and Felix joined in with the action adding their personal touches. By the end of the term we hope to have this mounted and officially opened.
Y7/8 students out in the community.
Thursday 15 August the Gifford students went out into the community to ask the people questions around what their favourite aspects of Marlborough were. From this information the class will collate the data to identify the seven wonders of Marlborough. The outcomes will be revealed at Learning Celebration. A big thanks to the parents who […]
Marlborough Cross Country Championships
What a stunning display of running I was privileged to be part of at the Marlborough Cross Country. My job for the event was to record the top 10 runners in each age group and how proud was I to be recording so many of our Rapaura students. A huge congratulations to you and a […]





