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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...

Mountain bike club gifts time to bike tracks.

On Friday 23 June the mountain bike club group travelled to give back to Marlborough Mountain bike club.  Fraser and parents supported us with grubbers and picks to help widen the bike tracks to ensure safer riding for the people of Marlborough.The students were fully focussed and committed to supporting, a true sign of how they showed respect to the Club for allowing us to ride and grow our expertise so close to school and the Blenheim township.I was once again very proud to see them give ...

Mountain biking fun

Friday afternoons out biking with a great group of enthusiastic cyclist is such a treat and privilege to end the week with.  The success of the group is largely due to the supportive parent group; Fraser and Ange Brown, Lucy Walter, Emily May, Anthony Bowron, and others.  To see the more able grow in confidence is great but to see students who haven't ever been to Wither Hills bike park attempt burms and corners for the first time is the best.  Thanks to the great group of parents...

Y7/8 football

Friday 16 June teams represented Renwick at inter school Y7/8 football tournament.  The teams demonstrated great skill and worked well together.Thanks to the parents and Mr Rowton....

Masks and more - Maia whanau

What a fantastic display of learning the staff and parents were treated too as Maia whanau shared the masks they had made that aligned to a festival they had been learning about.  It was so nice to see the students so proud and knowledgable with new learning they had chosen to pursue.Well done to all the students....

Table Tennis at Renwick School

Whilst visiting the table tennis session, I came across Peggy and Jack having a play-off.  The competition was fairly equal as the audience cheered the two on. The students certainly enjoyed the support of learning a new sport and a big thanks to the crew from Marlborough Table tennis club.All Y5-8 students had the opportunity to have a go at Table Tennis....

Phineas has his hair cut for the Cancer Society

Phineas has been growing his hair for some time and today was the day he had it cut off.  His hair is going to be used in a wig for cancer patients. He has raised approximately $1500 on his Give A Little page, which will also be gifted to Cancer Society. Well done Phineas we are very proud of you....

Term 2, 2023 - welcome back

Welcome back to you all and to the new families to our school.  A school is complete when we have the children join us with their smiles and stories from the holiday break.This morning I saw one of our young leaders, Aidan, helping Pete, our caretaker, raking up the multitude of the fallen leaves.  What a true representation of the collaboration and support staff and students share with one another.  ...

Powhiri at Waikawa Marae with Te På Wånanga

I was fortunate today to join the tamariki, kaiako, Kaiawhinia and Whanau of Te På Wånanga as we were powhiried on to Waikawa Marae.  The tamariki stayed on for a day of exploring the beach side and the sea life before they prepared for their nights stay.The photos are the tamariki and kaiako sorting out the day's plans in the wharekai of the Marae.Thank you Waikawa for hosting us....

Renwick Challenge Programme

As we come to the end of Term 1, this also means we have completed one third of our Renwick Challenge programme.  The enthusiasm and dedication the group has shown is a true representation of the students of Renwick School.The group continues next term, growing fitness and leadership.  The programme will come  to an end at the end of term 2.  The group will finish with a full day participating in a Big Day Out where the students will participate in a number of different activ...

Sverre and Aidan

Sverre W kindly dedicated some of his time to create a woodwork project with Aidan.  This is a true sign of  whanaungatanga, building friendship, with community members and our students. We extend a big thank you to Sverre for coming and working with Aidan....

Gold Run fun day

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the Gold Run.  The dedication and determination to keep going was outstanding and this was particularly obvious when the groups had finished and the students shared their achievements of how many laps they had run in the 20 minutes.The money raised will support costs of activities for the students as the year progresses....

Weetbix TRYathlon - Nelson

31 students from Renwick travelled to Nelson to compete in the Weetbix TRYathlon over the weekend..  With the high numbers of entries meant we received free entries for next year with a value of $900.Congratulations to all participants for the personal achievements and challenges you achieved....

Our young leaders as MC's and support at Graeme Dingle Foundation event

It was such a great feeling to see our young leaders stand proud and address the wide audience celebrating the great mahi Graeme Dingle Foundation does for our students and community of Marlborough.A big thank you to Dylan M, Brooke G, Boe P, Cameron O, Clara W, Phineas M, Ruby W, Hunter B, and Charli M.Photo: Four of our young leaders sharing the many successes of the Graeme Dingle Foundation....

Play based learning in the junior school

Renwick School is looking at festivals and celebrations and what these mean to us and to grow new learning?The junior school saw children making birthday cakes, working with PMP gear to support coordination and brain activity and then with the volcano was a student led example of learning....

Y3/4 cricket in action

Tuesday 28 Feb a team of energised Renwick Y3/4 students played against Witherlea, Riverlands and Fairhall schools in cricket.  The team won four games out of five, growing in confidence, skill and success as the day went on.  A big thanks to Ainsley  B for overseeing the organsation, Trelise C, Tina L, Todd S for their support throughout the day and Darnelle B for transport.A great positive day, well done to you all....

School camp to start 2023

All five classrooms had the opportunity to visit Bridge Valley, Nelson, to start the year.  Camps at the start of a year are a great way to generate new friendship, get to know others in your class/whanau group and for staff to do the same.  Bridge Valley offers so many activities that build confidence, give opportunities for students to overcome fears or anxiousness and to have FUN.Here are some photos of Bridge Valley....

Cricket success over the summer break

Over the Christmas break, Renwick School had 2 current students and 3 who are now heading into Year 9, who were selected (as Year 8s) to represent Marlborough in the 3 Primary School Festivals. A big congratulations to Lachie Cooney who travelled to Christchurch to play in the Marlborough Yellow team, Blake Nation who captained the Marlborough Maroon team in Ashburton as well as Jemima Nation and Charlotte Brooke-Taylor who co-captained and Amelia Campbell who were part of the first Marlborough ...

Last days of fun at Renwick School for 2022

What a wealth of fun events being organised and held at Renwick School this week.  With the sun in full bloom, the children with the biggest smiles on their faces, the water flowing, and the picnic spots under the trees, where else would you want to be?A big thank you to the staff for making this fun happen....

Volleyball in Murchison

We took the school van to Murchison with a great group of players to play against teams from Westport, Murchison and  Nelson.  The team played exceptional well ending up second over all to Waimea Intermediate.Thanks to Mr Rowton for coaching and supporting the team.Team members:Tiabeina O, Amelia H, Miranda R, Ruby W, Olivia CG, Jack B, Kymani T...

Rippa - Year 7/8 Grade 3 winners

Congratulations to our Year 7/8 Rippa rugby team, winning Grade 3.  We are all very proud of you achievements.  Thanks to coach Steve D and to the other parents who supported. Team from left:Jemima N, Amara RD, Tylen B, Lachy N, Blake N, Blake D, Mikayla I, Emma RD, Charlotte B, Amelia H.Front row:Kaitlyn I, Lachie C...

Lions Speech Competition

I would like to extend a big congratulations to Bella LC and Louis J for a great performance at Lions Foundation Speech Competition. A special well done to Bella for her second place.  ...

Renwick School Athletics day - 2022

Our Y2 - Y8 children meet at Athletic Park to compete against their peers in the following disciplines: shot put, discus, high jump, long jump, sprints and House relays.  The students performed and behaved exceedingly well which was a reflection of the time and effort both staff and students had put in leading up to this special day.Our NE and Y1 students remained at school where they also had a day of fun, inviting parents along to meet one another, watch their child/ren and participate.A ...

Overall Champion School for Group Day 2022

Congratulations to all students who entered their work in the Group Day.  The combined tally of our entries collectively together came out as Champion Overall winning school.  This is a huge feat and one that we should all be very proud off. Thanks to the parents and the organisers for a great day and result....