http://www.renwick.school.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.renwick.school.nz en-us Sun, 24 May 2026 07:39:41 +1200 Rocketspark 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 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