Today we celebrated another annual tradition, THE WATER FIGHT. The student team is up against the staff, parents and ex students (Y9, 10 and 11). The thirty minutes was all good fun and there was plenty of wet people at the end. A special thanks to Mark and Tony for organising the bins and fire […]
Junior School Production: When I grow up and sign the tree.
Wow we were the fortunate invited guests to the dress rehearsal of the whole junior school’s production: ‘When I grow up and sign the tree.’ And what a treat it turned out to be. There has been a huge amount of learning and growing over the past few weeks and the result is amazing. It […]
Gifford class at Mistletoe Bay
A week of adventure was had by all Y7/8’s during the week long camp at Mistletoe Bay. The activities included: Man vs wild, archery, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, bush study, day on Steadfast and plenty more. The weather played the part, making it a memorable experience by all. A huge thanks to Trish, classroom teacher, […]
Rapaura School Band was a hit at Garden Marlborough
Today at Garden Marlborough we were entertained by the Rapaura School band. They played 6 gigs including our own School song. The students demonstrated a huge sense of pride and respect for Anna Moore (music teacher) for her time and expertise to create and support the band to this level. This combination of students have […]
Ahorangi Maurakau
The student were treated to a day of learning around the importance of råkau (challenge stick – the stick or baton that the kaiwero lays down at the pōhiri to a distinguished visitor). When working with the råkau we think; positive body, mind, heart and spirit. These values resonate well with our school value – […]
The launch of House Groups at Rapaura School.
What a spectacular way to launch our school’s newest idea, House Groups. A sports afternoon was organised for all students from Y0-8. Each of the three houses were split into four teams and played a number of different games to gain points for wining and displaying good sporting values. Congratulations to Whero House as overall winners. […]
Liv Bishop, ex Rapaura student, sportsperson of the year at MGC
Well done Liv on this great achievement. Stuff article writes: Mountain biking ace Liv Bishop rounded off a highly-successful 12 months when she was named Sportsperson of the Year at the annual Marlborough Girls’ College sports prizegiving evening at the college on Thursday. Bishop enjoyed success at home and abroad on a variety of testing […]
