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 […]
Inter-mountain bike 2018
CONGRATULATIONS yet again for another outstanding result in the inter-schools mountain bike event. A special well done to Sam J for winning the Y3/4 boys event. The day went really well even with the strong NW wind that was blowing. Due to many events sadly I didn’t get a team photo but I have Sam […]
Seven’s tournament
I managed to sneak down for a short time to catch up with the Y5/6 and Y7/8 Seven’s rugby team at Landsdowne Park. There was some great skills displayed and great sportsmanship. Unfortunately, I was pulled away for a short time as we had slight hiccup and I was required to be at Wairau A&E! […]
The carpenters were on site!
I was in the Stem room today with the Y6 group when I was explaining about the bike repair area and carpentery area that still needed sorting in the shed. Next minute, Harriet and Pippa offered their help. I showed them the pallets, the drill was flat so we found a couple of hammers and […]
Top Team came to Rapaura School
We had a fun day with water, challenges, balancing, leadership, team work and much more. Thanks to Steve and Seth for a super fun day. It was great to see the smiles and in particular the leadership and support our senior students gave to the younger children. A huge thanks to the parents who came […]
Carving tradition
Our Y8 students are hard at work leaving their final memory in the school’s Plane Tree. This is one of Rapaura School’s fine traditions where Y8 students carve their initials as a memento of their special time with us. We have 15 outstanding students leaving us this year and we are very proud of what […]
Matariki celebrations
To recognise the importance of one of Aotearoa’s significant celebration, Matariki, we came together to share kai with a yummy cooked breakfast and plant new plants. We plant as a way of recognising new life. Matariki is also a time to remember those of the past Before planting we shared a garden mihi that acknowledged […]
