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Term dates
First day back: Tuesday 3 February
| Term | Start | End |
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| Term 1 | Mon 3 Feb | Fri 11 Apr |
| Term 2 | Mon 28 Apr | Fri 3 July |
| Term 3 | Mon 20 Jul | Fri 25 Sep |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct | Wed 16 Dec |
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News
Y7/8 mountain bike event – Marlb & Nelson
September 24, 2026
We had two days of fun, action and courageous riders as they tackled a x-country event which is based on speed and talent and the second day of downhill, (enduro) 100 riders attended from Marlborough and Nelson allowing some riders their first competition event to others that demonstrated the skill and speed they have acquired.
Music Festival
September 24, 2026
We had a great night of entertainment listening to the combined schools music festival. We were very proud of our Renwick students as members of the whole group, individuals and as a school. Thanks to Briony and Emily for the extra time and effort they dedicated to the group.
Kaitiaki Inquiry learning
September 4, 2026
Today we were shared the learning of the Kaitiaki students, Y7/8, of their learning using sustainable energy sources. The depth and variety of learning that was shared was a credit to the knowledge gained by the students. We saw examples of hydro, solar and wind powered machines. Well done Kaitiaki.
Y5/6 Rugby 7’s Top of the South Champions
September 1, 2026
🏆 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who today became the Top of the South 7s Rugby Champions! 🏉 Our team travelled across to Nelson and made a huge impact, defeating Springlands in the semi-final before heading into the final against Tahunanui. The team played incredibly well and came away with a fantastic 5–1
Tuatahi show off their learning about insects
September 1, 2026
Tuesday 1 September we invited the community in to see our learning about insects. What a superb display of learning. Thanks to the huge number of parents who were able to join us to listen to us sing, see our learning in the classroom and go on a bug hunt seeing the bug hotels on
Science Fair – 2026
September 1, 2026
This year we had 10 students choose to independently carry out a Science Fair project in their own time. The students who received either a silver or bronze have qualified for the Regional Sci-tech. Well done on their successes and self-management for undertaking such a task on their own. Results: Thomas Dawkins- Science Investigation –
Jump Jam magic
August 11, 2026
Well done to the 3 teams who entered in the weekend’s event. A special CONGRATULATIONS to our Y3/4 team who came 2nd. It was wonderful to hear the teams being recognised for their fitness and fun attitudes from organiser Brett Fairweather. Thanks to Emily D, Sophie D and Nicole P, our wonderful staff member’s for
Marlborough Inter-school cross country
August 10, 2026
Tuesday 4 August we had a group of 22 students representing Renwick School at the Marlborough Inter-school cross country. The rain cleared for the perfect morning of running and challenging personal goals. The results were a true credit to the time and dedication the students put in to themselves as they prepared for the day.
2nd place to our Robocup team
August 2, 2026
What a proud moment for Lily S, Sharon S, Mackenzie M, Sophie R, and Winston C when they were announced as the second-placed team in their division at the Robocup Nationals in Rotorua. It was an absolute privilege to speak with the team after their incredible achievement. What a journey it has been—from winning the
We have a ‘Girls’ wood work group
July 31, 2026
I am so grateful to our wonderful staff especially Ange H who has kindly offered to take a group of girls to create cool things like the boys do at MenzShed. This is only possible because of Ange and Jane supporting her. The girls from Whanake had their first session today, practicing hammering nails. Do
Robocup team off to Rotorua
July 31, 2026
This morning I farewelled a very excited team of students, parents and Ms Marquet off to Rotorua to compete in the Nationals for Robocup. The team are showing off their tshirts, which have kindly been supplied by the sponsors. The team thanks everyone involved with the different fundraising events that were offered. We are very