Blenheim School

Blenheim School Blenheim School is located in the heart of Blenheim's CBD and is now zoned for enrolment. Our curriculum delivery is thorough and challenging.

Te Kura o Waiharakeke-Blenheim School, is a Year 0-6 contributing primary school that strives on building genuine relationships with both whānau and their tamariki. Blenheim School is a caring community of learners where all achievement is recognised and celebrated. We provide Marlborough families with high quality learning experiences that caters for students with diverse needs. We believe in fos

tering a secure, caring child centred environment where older students work along side and support younger students. Our vision is to provide student's with“GRIT” Growth as a Learner, Respect, Initiative and Tenacity. Our students are happy, enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Blenheim School staff are a competent, nurturing professional team who want the best possible outcomes for each individual in their care. Blenheim School was established in 1859 and has 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation pupils on it’s roll. Many of the current pupils older siblings have already had their primary education at Blenheim School. In 2009 Blenheim School Celebrated it’s 150 year Jubilee. The school has become a ‘Registered Place” through the Historical Places Trust in 2010. Historically Blenheim School pupils have come from the surrounding areas, ie Riversdale, Farnham, Dillions Point and from all areas of Blenheim. Blenheim School has much to offer your child. Quotes from April 2013 ERO report

" Students are well engaged in a positive settled environment"

"Students and their families are involved in setting goals and developing plans"

"A wide range of effective teaching strategies are used in classrooms." " Classroom environments support learning and promote belonging"

We have attractive classrooms that display student work and achievements. A spacious library with an increasing collection of up to date books. A swimming pool which enables teachers to teach swimming to all students. Our edible garden is proudly displayed in the spacious playground allowing students to wander through and freely taste vegetables. Our involvement in the Enviroschools programme means the students learn lifelong skills. We believe in providing children with as many learning experiences as we can. We use local resources like the Marlborough Library, Art Gallery, Stadium 2000, Seymour Square and the ASB theatre regularly. Children have opportunities to participate in music, drama, art and a range of sports. We also have comprehensive special needs and abilities programme to cater for diverse needs. Parents of prospective students are most welcome to visit the school and see the teaching and learning in action. Our school website will provide you with some important information about our school. We hope you enjoy it. If further information or detail is required, please do not hesitate to call, your inquiry is most welcome.

Please take your money to Harakeke between 8.30am - 8.50am to place your order.
13/02/2025

Please take your money to Harakeke between 8.30am - 8.50am to place your order.

Welcome back to school with Scholastic Book Club's first issue for 2025, coming home soon in book bags. Check out the aw...
11/02/2025

Welcome back to school with Scholastic Book Club's first issue for 2025, coming home soon in book bags. Check out the awesome bargains.
Orders are due by Thursday 6th March.
Thanks for all your orders as they earn reward points for you Kura.📚🌞

Woah! Stop the press!!!!!!Forever grateful for the never-ending support we receive from our amazing community - Carmen a...
05/02/2025

Woah! Stop the press!!!!!!

Forever grateful for the never-ending support we receive from our amazing community - Carmen and the crew at Tautoko Community Trust always going the extra mile to support the learning and wellbeing of our tamariki and our whānau!

What a tūmeke start we have had to the term! Whānau...you have been working your magic over the break and we are definitely reaping the benefits of having cool, calm, and caring kiddos showing up to school...and on top of that - first day attendance - 97% at school...woop! Let's keep that going!!

We love you guys ✨

Students at two Marlborough primary schools are starting the year strong, with new stationery packs providing the essentials.

Welcome back to Blenheim School for 2025.Thank you to everyone who came in and met with us today. It was great to see yo...
03/02/2025

Welcome back to Blenheim School for 2025.

Thank you to everyone who came in and met with us today. It was great to see you, to reconnect after the holidays, and to check that everyone is ready for school tomorrow.

A couple of important reminders for this week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - School Open
Thursday 6 February - Waitangi Day - School Closed
Friday 7 February - School Open as normal

The weather is certainly warming up, so please help your child to remember their swimming gear and drink bottle (water only please)
We have our school sun hats ready to go.

We cannot wait to see you in the morning!

The talent that oozes out of our school is unbelievable!!! We hope you managed to check out these little beauties who pe...
25/01/2025

The talent that oozes out of our school is unbelievable!!! We hope you managed to check out these little beauties who performed in the local production - Alice in Wonderland. Proud is an understatement 💕

Taeao manuia i tagata uma - good morning everyone...and what a beautiful morning it is!FYI: Bookings are now open for ou...
21/01/2025

Taeao manuia i tagata uma - good morning everyone...and what a beautiful morning it is!

FYI: Bookings are now open for our Kanohi ki te Kanohi - hui with your child's teacher.

Be sure to book in, meet the awesome individuals who will be looking after your babes this year, set goals, catch up...be seen...2025 is going to be one heck of on awesome year...and we want you along for the ride ✨

Wowsers, this is exciting. Be sure to get your tickets quickly before they sell out! Good luck to our talented students ...
20/01/2025

Wowsers, this is exciting. Be sure to get your tickets quickly before they sell out!

Good luck to our talented students - Riandré and Riley, we can't wait to see you in action!

E te whānau...Ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou ko tō whānau! Eeeek...it is finally here - 2025! A HUGE HAPPY NEW YEAR t...
20/01/2025

E te whānau...Ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou ko tō whānau!

Eeeek...it is finally here - 2025! A HUGE HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all, and WELCOME BACK!

Important Information for Term 1:

**Office Open for Enrolments and Uniform Sales**
Thursday 30th January 10am - 3pm
Friday 31st January 10am - 3pm

**Kanohi ki te Kanohi - Meet the Teacher**
Monday 3rd February 8am - 5pm
Bookings will open this Wednesday for you to make a time to meet with your child's teacher. We have a couple of ways for you to book in:
1.) Add the Skool Loop App to your phone and book in via the "Bookings" Button
2.) Message the Blenheim School Page privately on Facebook with your child's name, teacher's name, and a couple of times that will work for you
3.) Pop in to see Bron on Thursday 30 January or Friday 31 January and she will book you in
**Mrs Caughey and Miss Ellis will also be available for you to book in with, as well as your own classroom teacher**

**Term Dates**
First Day of Term: Tuesday 4 February 8:50am - Straight to class
Waitangi Day - No School: Thursday 6 February
MoE Staff Only Day - No School: Monday 10 March
Last Day of Term: Friday 11 April @ 3pm
- Good Friday/Easter Monday/Easter Tuesday and ANZAC Day all occur during the Term 1 school holiday break

**Kaiako/Teaching Staff**
Whatukura - Miss Sarah Tullett and Miss Stef Ellis
Kākano - Mrs Lea-Anne George
Pakiaka - Mr David Edsall
Koru - Mrs Ariana McIntyre
Rito - Miss Michelle Lees
Kōrari - Mr Blair Walker
Harakeke - Mrs Jane Tibble and Mr Anaru Norton
Classroom Release Teacher - Mrs Liana Bell
Mrs Gill Caughey - SENCO / Structured Literacy / Sport
Miss Stef Ellis - ORS Teacher
Whaea Rita Powick - Resource Teacher of Māori

**Kaiāwhina/Teacher Aides**
Mrs Angie Holdaway, Mrs Jolene Lund, Miss Kelly-Ann Hoani, Mrs Kim Sabiston, Mrs Lapu Oliver, Mrs Lydia Mayer, Mr Mannie Tai, Mrs Ness Flood, Miss Nyah Toia, Miss Raylene Foutanu, Mrs Rachael Toia, Mrs Robyn O'Hara, Miss Stormy Tupara

**Support Staff**
Mrs Bronwyn Brown - Office Administration
Whaea Connie Pinker - Kapa Haka
Mr Wayne Phillipson - Caretaker
Mr Reece Barnard - Cleaner and ICT
Mrs Jolene Lund - Van

**Board of Trustees**
Mr Jack Feavers - Presiding Member
Mr Tim Oughton - Deputy Presiding Member
Mrs Kellyann Thorstensen - Principal
Miss Sarah Tullett - Staff Representative
Mrs Norah Blowers - Parent Representative
Ms Amy Greig - Parent Representative
Mrs Renee Craw - Parent Representative

**Management Team**
Mrs Lea-Anne George - Team Leader (Junior)
Mr Anaru Norton - Team Leader (Senior)
Miss Sarah Tullett - Assistant Principal and Team Leader (Kaiāwhina)
Mrs Ariana McIntyre - Deputy Principal and Team Leader (Middle)
Mrs Kellyann Thorstensen - Principal

WE ARE SOOO READY FOR 2025 - WE HOPE YOU ARE TOO!!

See you all soon.

Ngā manaakitanga
Blenheim School Staff

24/12/2024
Whānau, who needs that last minute gift? Let us know if you would like to purchase a bucket (or 5) and we will put you i...
18/12/2024

Whānau, who needs that last minute gift?

Let us know if you would like to purchase a bucket (or 5) and we will put you in touch with our awesome local seller ✨

Aimee Materoa
Paige Materoa

Exhausted babes on their way back home to you. We are on the road and will see whānau in a couple of hours…lots of stori...
27/11/2024

Exhausted babes on their way back home to you. We are on the road and will see whānau in a couple of hours…lots of stories to tell…if they can stay awake long enough to tell you 💕

☀️Golden hour with our crew☀️What’s harder than running a successful school camp…? Getting 50 students to look in the sa...
26/11/2024

☀️Golden hour with our crew☀️

What’s harder than running a successful school camp…? Getting 50 students to look in the same direction, smile, and keep their eyes open…all at the same time 🥴

26/11/2024

Zero filter…Zero music…just authentic happy individuals creating memories by being kids…

After very limited sleep for the adults…a full day of action was planned…but first…we clean - boys up first 😉👌🏽
26/11/2024

After very limited sleep for the adults…a full day of action was planned…but first…we clean - boys up first 😉👌🏽

Address

11 Seymour Street
Blenheim
7201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Bridge Valley
Bridge Valley

Zero filter…Zero music…just authentic happy individuals creating memories by being kids…

...the rumors are true...we do have a piano parked up on our deck - with huge thanks going to the Fyfe whānau for this generous donation. This has caused excitement, curiosity, collaboration, and a newfound passion for many of our tamariki, like this awesome youngster... ✨Awakening our students' potential✨

…it’s just a Blenheim School vibe 😉 … Waikawa Marae 2024 Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai ngā tamariki ✨

** A wee flashback to the 1984 Blenheim School Olympics** Thank you Mrs Pottinger, this is just awesome!!!

Term 3 is here e te whānau!!! Send your beautiful children to Breakfast Club from 8am, School starts at 8:50am tomorrow. The team at Blenheim School hope you all had some wonderful whānau time over the last two weeks. We have missed you and can't wait to see you again soon.

Our Playground 💕
Our Playground 💕

Finally…our buckets are full 💕

Wow! The difference a few hours can make! The children were excited enough yesterday seeing the sandpit roof framing...so you can imagine the excitement now!! We had the team from Simcox Construction, Building teams from Mitre 10 MEGA Marlborough , and Rob Lyon Builders all turn up to chip in to help make this playground a reality...thank you, thank you, thank you!!

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