Anastasia Brown visited Rapaura School on Wednesday 17 May to support and teach the chess team some new moves and strategies. Anastasia started her chess playing as a 5 year old in England. From there her family moved to Blenheim where she continued playing chess. She also took part in the local tournaments that our […]
The excitement:))
The children were in awe as they arrived to see the new edition. They even coaxed Mrs Spencer back up the Eagles Lair for a second go. I can see many days of fun and skill development as the children get to know the new equipment.
A new edition to our playground!
It was like the swish of a magic wand and next minute there was a playground! The children left the playground end of Term 1, 2017 with no changes. They will walk in on Monday 1 May to see a brand new edition to the already fun playground of Rapaura School. A big thank you to […]
Anzac Service – United Memorial Service
As the sun shone down upon us, thousands Marlborough citizens showed respect to one of New Zealand’s most remembered times in history. People marched, firing party sounded, and people spoke and sang. The stories of the past were shared by the distinguished guests, many unnerving for the audience. Wreaths were laid, and a special thanks to […]
Anzac Day Service 2017
Today at 10am we held an Anzac Service to acknowledge the historic events of the past. We were extremely privileged to have such an important guest list. Distinguished guests who attended were: Mayor of Marlborough: John Leggett Former Mayor of Marlborough: Alistair Sowman President of Marlborough RSA: Ross Cooke Vice President Nelson, Marlborough, Westland RSA […]
Privilege Day, Term 1, 2017
Wow what a fantastic day we’ve had! CONGRATULATIONS to all the Year 7 & 8 students for organising a wonderful day for the students of Rapaura School, you have made many little people’s day, very memorable. The weather was not a deterrent as the groups adapted their activities and introduced new learning. Every term our Y7 […]
Water Safety Day
The Y4-8 children all had a day at the Stadium learning 7 different skills based on water safety. Areas covered: Life jackets, Boat safety, Rope throws and retrievals, Clothes swimming and individual survival techniques, snorkelling, aquatic team building games and distance swimming. Thanks to staff of both the school and the Stadium for a great day.
