Dates & Events

Calendar

August 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Robocup Nationals Rotorua
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  • Robocup Nationals Rotorua
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  • Life Education
4
  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
8
  • Life Education
  • Jump Jam competitions
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  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
13
  • Life Education
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  • Life Education
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  • Y7/8 Waimea Winter tournament
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  • Y7/8 Waimea Winter tournament
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27
  • Junior School cross country (NE to Y4)
28
  • Daffodil Day - Dress Up In Green, Yellow and Orange
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Key Dates

Term dates

First day back: Tuesday 3 February

TermStartEnd
Term 1Mon 3 FebFri 11 Apr
Term 2Mon 28 AprFri 3 July
Term 3Mon 20 JulFri 25 Sep
Term 4Mon 12 OctWed 16 Dec

Statutory holidays

Waitangi DayFri 6 Feb
Good Friday holidaysFri 29 Mar
Easter Monday holidaysMon 1 Apr
Easter Tuesday holidaysTue 2 Apr
Anzac Day holidaysFri 25 Apr
King’s BirthdayMon 2 Jun
MatarikiFri 10 July
Labour DayMon 27 Oct
Marlborough AnniversaryMon 3 Nov

News

Jump Jam magic

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

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

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

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

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

Matariki 2026

Matariki 2026

July 21, 2026

Our school community gathered before dawn at Rarangi Beach for a beautiful Matariki celebration, taking in a clear view of the Matariki cluster and marking the turn of the new year together. Thank you for coming together at Rarangi Beach to celebrate such a fantastic event on such a beautiful morning. The viewing of the

Anything But a Backpack

Anything But a Backpack

July 3, 2026

Students and staff got creative for Anything But a Backpack Day, turning up with everything from chilly bins to golf bags — all to raise funds for our Robocup team’s trip to the New Zealand competition. What an incredible array of ideas we had at school instead of a backpack! Well done to so many

NZ Author Ruth Paul Visits Renwick School

NZ Author Ruth Paul Visits Renwick School

June 5, 2026

Acclaimed NZ author Ruth Paul visited Renwick School and had the whole school captivated — her energy, storytelling, and creativity were absolutely infectious. On Thursday 4 June we were thrilled to welcome Ruth Paul to our school. Ruth is such an inspiration, particularly when she brought one of her stories to life through drama and

Marlborough Lines Generation Museum Visit

Marlborough Lines Generation Museum Visit

May 30, 2026

The Pakahukahu team headed to the Marlborough Lines Generation Museum in Blenheim for an Ignite Day to launch their new inquiry into small machines — and curiosity was sparked in abundance! On Wednesday 13 May, the Pakahukahu team visited the Marlborough Lines Generation Museum in Blenheim to launch their new inquiry about small machines. The

Planting at Onamalutu Reserve

Planting at Onamalutu Reserve

May 22, 2026

Nine Renwick School Year 6 students gave back to their community by joining a five-year tree planting project at Onamalutu Reserve — and made us incredibly proud in the process. A group of nine Year 6 students joined Ange H and Rowena H at Onamalutu Reserve to contribute to a five-year community tree planting project.

Ki O Rahi tournament

Ki O Rahi tournament

May 4, 2026

Four Renwick School teams travelled to Redwoodtown to compete in the inter-school Ki-o-Rahi tournament, bringing home some outstanding results! Four keen Renwick School teams made the trip to Redwoodtown to compete in the inter-school Ki-o-Rahi tournament, and what a day it was! The teams played extremely well, demonstrating respectful sportsmanship and a high level of

Welcome Back — Term 2, 2023

Welcome Back — Term 2, 2023

April 26, 2026

Term 2 is underway at Renwick School — and it didn’t take long for the spirit of our school to show itself, with young leader Aidan spotted helping caretaker Pete rake up the autumn leaves first thing! Welcome back to all our students and families — and a warm welcome to any new families joining

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