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

22/11/2024

You might notice abit of a difference when you come into kura this afternoon, we have had some amazing volunteers from Matua Wines in this morning to give the front of our school a wee spruce up! Matua Wines have offered to send volunteers in on a regular basis to assist with any odd jobs we may need a hand with. Many people are also commenting on our beautifully kept grounds/field of late, we can not thank our new caretaker Wayne enough for all of the hard work he is putting into our kura.

21/11/2024

**Friendly Reminder**
School photo's must be ordered online by Sunday November 24 for free delivery to the school. Any orders after this date will incur a delivery fee.
If you are having trouble accessing your code, please contact Bron in the Office today.

13/11/2024

Unfortunately, due to predicted heavy rain tomorrow, the decision has been made to cancel the Junior tabloid sports day at Grovetown School.

12/11/2024

Whoops! Look what's turned up.....Yes, another Scholastic Bookclub brochure. This is definitely the last one for 2024.
Issue 8 closes on Thursday 5th December. Coming home soon.
You can still order from Issue 7 until Thursday 21st November.
Thanks for all your orders.

31/10/2024

23/10/2024

**PHOTO DAY**

22/10/2024

Here we are already with the last Scholastic Book Club Issue 7 for 2024. Where has the year gone! You may have already seen the brochure come home with your tamariki. Orders are due by Thursday 21st November. Lots of time to mill over all the bargains inside. Thanks for all your orders as they earn reward points for your kura.📚🏖

22/10/2024

The Heart of a Father

Written by Nastassia Wolfgramm | Directed by Vita Vaka

In 1976, a Tongan father and his family fled Auckland’s brutal Dawn Raids to end up in the southernmost city they could travel to in Aotearoa; Invercargill.

However, 14 years later the trauma still lingers, along with imminent challenges in their hometown. 'The Heart of a Father' is a beautifully unique story inspired by true events that explores the impact of the Dawn Raids through the relationship between father and son – restoring lost identity and breaking the power of shame and fear over a family’s future.

Details below:

When: Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 October, 6:30pm

Where: Anderson Theatre | ASB Theatre Marlborough – 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim

Cost: $20 + booking fee - tickets available on EventFinda:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/the-heart-of-father/blenheim

Following the show the audience will be joined by the writer, director, producer and cast in an open talanoa (Q+A session) to learn more about their journey in creating - The Heart of a Father.

17/10/2024

What do I love about my job...?

EVERYTHING!!

Thank you Kākano for filling my bucket 😍

Mrs Thorstensen x

17/10/2024

...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✨

16/10/2024

We are so excited to provide this opportunity to our Blenheim School whānau. Our tamariki have loved seeing our māra kai area being developed over the past two months, and we cannot wait to complete this. There is never a shortage of little helpers, and we have already got lots of seedlings ready to leave our māra to yours! Please R.S.V.P by Monday October 21.

24/09/2024

Good morning, just a reminder we have Diane from New Zealand Family Portraits here again on Sunday October 20. This wee fundraiser was a huge success for us last year, with whanau delighted with their photo's. $30 for the sitting fee, and receive a large family print. There is also an option to then view and purchase individual photo's or packs. We still need a few more bookings to be able to go ahead with this, so please share this post with your family and friends. Bookings can be made by emailing Jo: [email protected]
Thank you!

24/09/2024

Wow, what transformations today. Thanks to our friendly barber who came in to do haircuts today to help fundraise for camp. You are awesome.

21/09/2024

The crew absolutely smashed it today at the Marlborough Pasifika Festival, representing our school with so much pride and confidence, and my goodness they looked stunning in their Pasifika uniform!

To our whānau who helped out today - we love you guys, what would we do without you!? Thank you for being our people we can always rely on 💕

To our whānau staying up until 2am this morning making our leaders’ pale fuiono - they looked amazing! We appreciate you beyond words 💕

To the whānau and staff who were able to watch our tamaiti perform…they loved seeing your faces in the crowd knowing you were there supporting them. They performed for you 💕

And to our own faiaoga - our selfless staff who created a story for our tamaiti to tell. Who perservered every week to get our group to this standard. Who ensured that we left noone behind on our journey. Our faiaoga who understand we are a whānau and even though we were not a complete whānau today, ensured we honoured and celebrated those who could not be on stage with us. Lapu and Whaea Raylene, thank you for having the passion to share your knowledge with us and provide a safe environment for our children to learn✨

It has been a great week at Blenheim School, there is no other school I would want to be a part of!

I absolutely adore these guys!

Mrs Thorstensen 😊

19/09/2024

Final preparations taking place…see you tomorrow e te whānau…St Mary’s School, on stage at 11:20am ✨

19/09/2024

…it’s just a Blenheim School vibe 😉 …

Waikawa Marae 2024

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai ngā tamariki ✨

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

Website

http://www.blenheim.school.nz/

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...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 💕

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!!

If you are wondering why your children have come home a little worn out and tired this afternoon....we may know why.🤣 What a blast....with special guest appearances!! Thank you all for your love and support. More videos and pictures in comments.❤️