http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.renwick.school.nz en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:22:48 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/160772/welcome-back-to-2026/ 2026 has started so well with a kura of happy students and staff.  We welcome our new staff who have added such a depth of knowledge, passion and fun to the team.  We welcome new families and we wish you all the best with your time at Renwick and we welcome a stunning new group of Y8's who will look forward to watching grow and lead as our young leaders.Thanks to the families who came along for our open night.  Staff especially enjoyed sharing what the different teams of clas... Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:33:45 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post160772 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/158275/tough-kids--2025/ What a cool event this was!  Well done to the FORs committee for finding and organising such a great event.  Sunday 30 November just over 150 children and families met for the Tough Kids.  There were different aged group races.  Each race had the participants climb through, over and under 15 different obstacles.  The last station was down a water slide and then ran through the finish line to receive a medal.A huge thanks to the FORs committee and to Alister and Michelle ... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:56:40 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post158275 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/158272/music-festival/ What a special night to have such an enthusiastic group of students from Redwoodtown, Fairhall, Wairau Valley and Renwick sign and perform for us.  The Music Festival had a different feel this year as it was organised and run by local schools.  A huge thank you to the organising committee.  Well done to all the students and staff, you performed so well.... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:53:37 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post158272 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/154827/taiopenga-2025/ Wednesday 22 October, we saw approximately 50 of our students from the ages of 5 - 12years of age perform for a large audience at Marlborough's Taiopenga.Congratulations to all the students who took part.  The confidence and pride you shared as a group was noticed by all, making the Renwick School community very proud of you all.  The tane (boys) they certainly had mana, presence.  A special mention to Mackenzie T for his leadership as he led the haka.  The whanaugatanga, clo... Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:11:46 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post154827 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/154824/pets-day-2025/ What an incredible two days of outstanding craft/indoor entries and second day animals/pets from our incredible students and families.  The quality of the indoor entries exceeding the past few years I believe with the quality and variety of entries.  A special notice to Tuatahi for their cork animals which took out the overall prize and also to the Y7/8 students (Rm 25) for their value rocks. The animals are always such a highlight with so many of our students so passionate a... Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:52:56 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post154824 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/153573/stars-on-stage--renwick-school/ What a night of absolute talent.  Congratulations to the many students who qualified to be on stage in front of a sell-out crowd who were entertained extremely well.Thanks to Ainsley & Chelle for the many hours they put in to oversee and organise our night of entertainment.Thanks to our judges - both past employees of Renwick School; Phil J & Rachael K.Thanks to the community for your support and encouragement for the students who performed.  Congratulations to the winners... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:31:16 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post153573 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/153572/winter-tournament--mountain-biking--nelson/ We had a great two day event in Nelson with four student representing Renwick School.  Day one was Enduro and the second day was a multi-lap cross country.Oliver B, Sam M, Flynn T and Caleb H rode very well especially for the cross country with Oliver winning the race.A huge congratulations to all boys and another great experience to be part of.... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:25:25 +1300 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post153572 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/149359/marlborough-inter-school-cross-country/ What a great day was had for Marlborough Inter-school cross country event on Tuesday 22 July.  The sun was shining, with a great number of runners and lots of competitors challenging themselves and giving it their best.Congratulations to all the students who qualified to be part of the event.Top 10 runners were recorded.  Photos of the top 10 finishers.Y5 Girls:2nd  Charlie M3rd  Eleanor L8th Katie PY5 Boys:3rd  George L7th  Levi BY6 Girls:2nd Martha M6th Eira S8th ... Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:39:47 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post149359 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/147685/cross-country-2025/ As we waited patiently, the clouds slowly disappeared allowing our Y4-8 students to continue with the day.The day carried an energy of participation and support as the students displayed resilience and respect for themselves and their house group.Well done to all students who ran and a special well done to our 1st, 2nd & 3rd place getters.Thanks to Mr Waechter and Mrs Price for their organisation and staff on the day.  Great team effort.Results:Y8 boys: 1st Sam M, 2nd Oliver B, 3rd Jord... Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:37:32 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post147685 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/147684/matariki-2025/ Wow what an amazing night we had to celebrate Matariki.The artwork was phenomenal and enjoyed by all.  The students led a night of entertainment highlighting our Kapa Haka group, choir, a play that included our Rooms 2 & 3 classes and senior students, Elsie R singing her solo, and Room 11 & 15  with their song & glow sticks.The evening was a definite sign of the collaboration and learning the entire school has had as they put together the display of art and cultural for our... Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:26:22 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post147684