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Launch of our new school values

Thursday 28 March Renwick School welcomed 60 personnel from Omaka Airforce to join us to launch one of many different activities that demonstrates our school values: respectful, resilience and resourceful.Within minutes we saw authentic engagement with our tamariki as the two groups worked together for a morning of fun.Respect was shown as our tamariki reached out to involve our visitors in the different activities where we saw collaboration between the two groups.  We also saw and heard re...

Kaikoura camp - Room 20 & 21

What a great experience the students of Room 20 & 21 had when on camp in Kaikoura.  They ventured down the coastline, exploring and learning facts from the past and then took part in a powhiri at Takahanga Marae where they stayed. Second day they group chose between experiencing the new zip-line or mini-golf and Escape Room. The zip-line was clearly a real favourite. The students also visited the well resourced Kaikoura Museum.The third day ended with a walk around the Kaikoura Peninsul...

Cricket Festival

What a great day the Renwick students had at the Marlborough cricket festival.  The Renwick Strikers went through the day undefeated after 5 games and the Renwick Scorchers won one of their games and showed massive improvement from the start to the end of the day.  The students demonstrated respect to themselves and others, resilience as they dug deep as a team and came home with new skills to add to their kete of resources.A huge thank you to our parents, Stephen Crawford and Lu Ferre...

2024 here we come!

Who else has a job that is surrounded by smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of different learning activities in every direction that you look?  This is my job, in fact it's not a job it's a privilege.  2024 has started well following a 'summertime like the old,' new and old faces, and a wealth of energy felt across the whole school.I have had opportunities to be part of different classes and the variety of learning that goes with that.  I was particular in awe of Room 1 who we...

Talley's magic

Talley's Blenheim came to Renwick School to spoil us with ice creams.  Every student was offered an ice cream which was received very well.  On behalf of all the students, we thank Talleys for thinking of us at Renwick School and we look forward to other opportunities to welcome Talley's back to Renwick School.Merry Christmas ...

Renwick School choir performs for community

An enthusiastic group of Renwick School students performed beautifully for local community group today.  The smiles and the tapping of toes from the audience was a true sign of appreciation and enjoyment the school choir brought to the performance.  There was also a special visit from Elvis which stole the show for a bit!Well done to the students and a big, big thank you to Racheal and Ainsley for all your dedication and hard work....

Y8's exploring Abel Tasman

What a phenomenal part of Aotearoa our Y8's are currently visiting.  Abel Tasman is a pure delight and definitely shows off how beautiful our country is.  Today Jackson, Heather and I went out by water taxi to catch up with the two groups - Hillary and Tenzing.  First stop for us was Bark Bay where we found a mass of tents,  children laughing, swimming and exploring in clear waters and golden sands of the Abel Tasman area.  The years of watching the Y8's head off for thi...

Ki - O - Rahi tournament, 2023

We had three teams travel to Redwoodtown School to compete against other schools in Ki-O-Rahi.  Ki-O-Rahi is a game based on a legend.  The rules of the game: A  team game played between 2 teams, kioma and taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 2 halves of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half or quarter time.Kīoma score by touching Pou/s with the Kī (for potential points) then running the Kī through Te Roto and placing it down in...

Rugby League tournament - Nelson

We were invited to send a team over to Nelson to compete in the Y5/6 Simon Mannering Rugby League tournament, which we did.  The team represented the school respectfully displaying outstanding sportsmanship and fair play to bring the trophy home.What a fantastic result, for the first time ever entering this tournament.  Thanks to the parents who helped coach, manager and transport the team over.  Thanks to Mr Rowton for supporting the team.Team: Lewis J, Corban M, Flynn T, Ne...

Group Day, 2023

A huge congratulations to our Renwick students who have worked extremely hard to make it to Group Day.  The animal care and training that has occurred prior to this day requires a high degree of dedication and other skills which our students demonstrated so well. Also a well done for the creativity shown in our craft section. Once again, Renwick won the shield for most points overall. This reinforces the high calibre of animal handling skills and creativity/crafts skills of our Renwick...

Pets Day 2023

What a stunning day we have had at Renwick School today as we welcomed our students to enter some incredible art-based activities and their pets for Pets Day.A huge thank you to FORs committee, our sponsors of the last 5 years, On Site Mechanical Repairs, judges, parents and ex-students who come to help with setting up, and staff and students.Well done to all the students who entered and to the many prize winners.Trophy Winners:Champion Lamb - Annabel StraightChampion Rabbit - Ashleigh GreenCham...

Skoda National Schools Mountain Bike Championship

Three of our very talented mountain bikers, Brooke G, Rory W and Olly G competing in the Cross Country relay at the Skoda National Schools Mountain bike championships.  Teams from schools all over NZ gathered in Blenheim over the last week of the school holidays to compete.The cross country relay consisted of a 4km lap that each of the three team mates had to do, one at a time.  The team did exceptionally well ending up second in the U16 mixed team.  One very proud principal....

Orienteering for full primary schools of Marlborough

Approximately 300 students came together to plan and participate in a 2 hour orienteering event organised and supported by Marlborough Orienteering club.The flight plans were discussed and completed, then it was time to send the students off.  Two hours later the students finished eager to hear of the points earned.  A big congratulations to five teams who found every check point totalling 1230.  See some of students out on the course and then back at the completion of the time.We...

Music Festival 2023

Oh wow what a night of incredible entertainment from this amazing group of students.  Renwick School was joined by Rapaura, Grovetown, Ward, and Fairhall students who spoilt a large audience a mixture of fun, dance, and songs with catchy tunes.  The audience automatically started to join in with the singing and clapping to the beat.Well done to you all and to our amazing Ainsley Bell and Rachael Kenyon for your incredible support and expertise in this area.Another fantastic display of ...

Inter-school ski competition

Thursday 13 September a small group of keen skiers escaped to the slopes of Rainbow to compete against other students of the area.  The photos highlight the beautiful conditions and the skill required to navigate their way through the gates.A big thanks to the parents who supported the day.  Parent commented, "everyone in the team gave it 100%, had great give it a go attitudes and were fantastic representatives of our school."That's what Renwick School is all about.  Well done to ...

Girls on Bikes

We have a group of girls who are keen to ride during their lunchtime.  The smiles and energy they brought to the day was such a delight.  The group quickly gained confidence as we ventured around Renwick.  Thanks girls for joining me, see you again soon....

Science Fair 2023

We were treated to an array of informative information that covered a large number of different topics and wonderings by a number of students.Our students from Y3-8 individually and/or in a group carried out a Scientific investigation about an area of choice, and then presented this to the judges from Science Fair and MGC judges.    It was great to see a number of parents were able to come and view the different learning.From this we have some students representing Renwick School at th...

Winter tournament - Nelson 24 & 25 August, 2023

What a great feeling it was being able to send off car loads of energised students to Nelson for two days of sports.  We had approximately 90 students representing Renwick School and Te På Wånanga playing a variety of sport; football, hockey, table tennis, netball, basketball, volleyball and badminton.  They played other students from other Y7/8 schools from Nelson and Blenheim.The staff were very proud of all students and the way they gave all to be the best they could be playing fo...

Stars on Stage - 2023

What fantastic display of talent and skill we were privileged to on Friday evening.  The night's entertainment was that of a level beyond comprehension as we saw dancing, singing, jokes being told, poems, tap dancing, piano player and more.  I totally respect the time and effort all of the entries dedicated to this event which enabled Renwick community to be part of an event that matched that of Hollywood.Thank you to all involved particularly Ainsley B and Racheal K (organisers), Chel...

Pakahukahu new learning space opening

On Friday 18 August we welcome Ngati Apa ki te rå to to our school to bless our new learning space.The Pakahukahu classrooms have been enhanced with new autex, insulation in the ceiling and a new deck with an archgola. The outdoor learning space will extend as part of the classroom and allow whanautanga, working together, in a covered outdoor area. We thank our iwi partners, Aaron Hemi, Darren King and Rowena Smith for blessing and supporting our opening.Ka pai to our tamariki, in particul...

Y7/8 Hockey game - Marlborough Turf

Lanah, my granddaughter and I, were very spoilt to see such a great game of hockey played by our Y7/8 team.  The game was predominately played in Renwick's half where we were saw astute purposeful passing, support from all players and five goals scored against their opposition.  Well done to all the team and to their dedicated coach Andrew N and manager Sara S.Lanah even got in in the photo, ensuring the team were all there to receive the  recognition they certainly deserved.From ...

Congratulations Alexis

A huge congratulations to Alexis who completed a number of surveys and activities about Sustainability.  Because she had completed the work, she was able to enter a competition.  The winning prize was an i-Pad.  Alexis is now the owner of a brand new i-Pad.  Alexis holds her new i-Pad and her poster. Congratulations and well done for completing all of your activities....

School Disco - Jungle theme

On Friday evening we were once again totally blown away with the extent of the talents our FORs parent group had given to making and then decorating the school hall for our disco.  The artistic and creative ability of the FORs team continues to amaze us.  The children equalled the standard with the majority of them dressing up to match the Jungle theme.Thank you so much from us all at Renwick School....

Menz Shed and FORs support the school with new benches

A huge thank you to the Renwick Menz Shed for building and designing new benches, painted to represent our four house colours.  The initiative was supported and organised by our FORs group.  What a great way to add colour and extra seating to our school.The house leaders caught up with the gentleman and passed on their thanks.  We really appreciate the partnership we have with the Menz Shed.  Each Friday the group works with some 5 year olds which has been a tradition for man...

Renwick School Big Day Out

Friday 23 June was the day that was initially a way in the future as the 23 Y7/8 students trained for their big day out, twice a week for an hour from 7.45am to 8.45am in the morning before school.The day finally arrived and wow what a group of absolute determined, focused and supportive students as they navigated their way around Renwick community, covering just over 17 kms.  The group were challenged by carrying logs, stretchers, navigation, supporting the team to ensure they were thinkin...