http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.renwick.school.nz en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:54:57 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/167102/matariki-2026/ Thank you for coming together at Rarangi Beach to celebrate such a fantastic event on such a beautiful morning.  The viewing of the Matariki cluster was so clear allowing the group to reflect and look forward to the new year.  Thanks to our senior students; Maddox and Caris for opening with a karakia, the Kapa Haka group for leading the waiata and Martha and Eira for sharing a narrative about Matariki.Thanks to the staff for the great morning and coming back to cooked kai to share... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post167102 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/167101/anything-but-a-backpack/ What an incredible array of ideas we had at school instead of a backpack!  Well done to so many of the students and staff who thought of new ideas for a backpack.  We saw chilly bins, golf bags, buggies, tea cosy's over a bag and so many more.The money raised is supporting our Robocup team to travel to Rotorua to compete in the New Zealand competition.... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:12:18 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post167101 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/166475/winners-of-top-of-the-south-rippa-rugby-tournament/ Following qualifying at our local Rippa Rugby tournament on Tuesday 16 June we sent our team to compete in the Top of the South Rippa Rugby tournament in Nelson.With consistent determination, sportsmanship and talent we came home as winners of the tournament.  We are all very proud of the students for this acknowledgement.  A huge thanks to Glenn S and the parents who supported on the day.Well done to Springlands School who were runner up's.The team comprised of: Charlie M, Eva M,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:58:20 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post166475 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/166474/robocup-success--renwick-school-y5-6/ On Sunday 14 June we had a team of young and enthusiastic students head to Nelson to enter the regional Robocup event.The team worked extremely well, strategically planning and collaborating to come home with wining the regional tournament.The team have qualified for the New Zealand National event which is to be held at the end of July in Rotorua.Amazing result for an amazing team.Team members: Lily and Sharon S, Mackenzie M, Sophie R, and Winston C.... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:50:56 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post166474 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/165846/nz-author--ruth-paul/ Thursday 4 June we were so motivated as we welcomed Ruth to our school.  Ruth is such an inspiration particular when she re-created one of her stories through drama and story telling.  The whole school was captured and the energy was infectious.Following morning tea, Ruth led a writing workshop.  The students created a 'scribble picture.'  They then passed their scribble to the next child who then created a character which was the base of the narrative they wrote.The imaginat... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:52:50 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post165846 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/165147/planting-at-onamalutu-reserve/ We had a group of 9 Renwick Y6 students joined Ange H and Rowena H to give back to the community but supporting a 5-year project of tree planting at Onamalutu Reserve.  Once again I was so proud of the respect, work ethic and behaviour of the group.  Well done to the following students: Leah M, Indie T, Paige PW, Harri M, Katie P, Oscar V(back), Ollie M, Braxley G and Louie J.... Fri, 22 May 2026 10:10:55 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post165147 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/164694/marlborough-lines-generation-museum/ Wednesday 13 May the Pakahukahu Team visited the Marlborough Lines Generation Museum in Blenheim to launch our new inquiry about small machines. The trip was our Ignite Day, designed to spark curiosity and inspire students as they explored how machines, energy, and technology work in the real world. Students enjoyed discovering interactive displays, learning about the history of power generation in Marlborough, and asking thoughtful questions about how electricity is created and used?  It w... Tue, 19 May 2026 09:41:29 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post164694 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/164147/chesspower-regional-tournament/ We had 14 keen students attend the inter-school chess tournament on 4 May.  This is always a day I enjoy as it highlights opportunities for some of our students that are not often offered.Thanks to the parents for their support with transport.Team members: From front left:Louis V, Harry T, Dallas C, Winston CLily S, Leo M, Cooper M, Ellie H, Macklin M, Finn EKaylin P, Luke A, Hunter K, Finn M... Mon, 04 May 2026 14:41:25 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post164147 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/post/164146/ki-o-rahi-tournament/ We had four very keen teams travel to Redwoodtown to compete in the inter-school Ki O Rahi tournaments.  The teams played extremely well demonstrating respectful sportman ship and a high level of skill.  Congratulations to one of our Y6 teams who came home 2nd place and one of our Y7/8 teams came home 4th place.A great day, thanks to Mr Smith and Mrs Potts for the organising and supporting the teams.... Mon, 04 May 2026 14:31:11 +1200 http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/#post164146 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