The Gifford room spent time at the new Bragato Research Institute listening and learning about the innovative features the research centre contains. The research centre was officially opened 27 February 2020 and this is where they spend time researching wine. A big thank you to MJ Loza, and staff of the centre and NMIT who […]
Privilege Day, Term 2, 2020
Well done to our Y8 young leaders for organising a great privilege day. We started the day with a shared breakfast to celebrate the term and Matariki. The students then broke into different groups: Coding, Stop Go Motion, Movie, Cupcakes, Bracelet making, painting and Science. We are very lucky to have such organised and helpful […]
Technology Centre
Each Tuesday our Y7/8 students travel into the Marlborough Technology Centre. I paid a visit and caught this group whipping up some yummy treats. Macaroni cheese had been prepped and ready for the oven, the sushi rice had been cooked and the group were busy rolling pizza dough for homemade pizzas. Great holiday snacks for […]
Connecting with families in business
We have had an array of parents coming to speak to our students about the ways in which they have been innovative which has led them to become employed in something they are passionate about. We’ve heard their journeys and stories. Thanks to Prue Adams from Pru & Co Ltd, Hamish Matheson, local accountant, Hannah […]
Some highlights from Rapaura School
We are so proud of everyone following Lockdown as we’re straight back into our learning and sport. The Coleman class had lots of fun being innovative and enjoying learning new hockey skills. Thanks Marlborough Hockey.
Inquiry WOW day 2020 – Enterprise
Today we had a great day whereby we introduced the concept of running a business, product lines, consumers, employees and employers. All students were employed as employees and carried out the duty of making a product to on-sell. They were rewarded with Rapaura Rupee for their hours of work. After lunch they were able to […]
Tasman Secondary School Triathlon
A keen and energetic group of our Y6/7/8 students travelled to Rabbit Island, Nelson to compete in the Tasman Secondary School’s triathlon on Tuesday 3 March 2020. Rapaura School has been supporting this event for a number of years and is one we treasure as a way to celebrate individuals and teams successes in a […]