The whole school walked down to Mr and Mrs Gifford’s farm for our cross country walk round. Mr Gifford, senior, was there to greet us to show us around. Mr Richard Gifford, son, had mowed and cleared the track for our annual cross country event to be held Wednesday 2 August. We are truly very […]
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 […]
Small Sticks Festival Day – 6 Aside School Hockey Tournament
Another great day at the turf thank you to Hockey Marlborough. A number of students came together to play lots of 10min games against one another. Rapaura School sent in two teams Rapaura Green Y3/4 and Rapaura Black Y5/6. Once again there was a fantastic display of support and encouragement from all. Congratulations to Charlotte […]
Y7/8 Technology Challenge Day
Rapaura School and St Mary’s participated in four technology challenges to see who the winners were. I managed to watch the spaghetti tower and the ‘No Squashed Tomato’ challenge. Each team was given a list of materials and a time to create and design a winning challenge. The spaghetti tower was judged on the height […]
Y7/8 Inter school day at Seddon
Tua Marina, Riverlands, Fairhall, Seddon and Rapaura year 7 and 8 students met in Seddon for a day of sport. This is the second year we have created this event for the students and watching them connect with students from the other schools was great. This is a very positive thing as they head to […]
CONGRATULATIONS ELLA B
A huge congratulations to Ella B for becoming the youngest female to be awarded her junior black belt in karate. Ella has been learning for the past four years and now all the hard work has been worth it. The dedication from Ella to grow and learn in karate has taken a lot of commitment […]
Molly got mail from Starship
Molly received a big envelope today from Starship acknowledging the red hearts Rapaura School sent to them during Heart Week. We also received an email from Molly’s mum, Michelle, who had received a message from Starship acknowledging what Rapaura School had done. The message read: “We have received the cards Rapaura School have made for […]
