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.
Good morning a reminder to get your forms back to Mrs Caughey if you wish to play Softball or Teeball this season.
On Monday 23 September at 4 pm The Marlborough Softball Association are holding a Have-A-Go Muster day at Lansdowne Park (Central RFC end). A skills circuit and a wee game for each age group will be set up to Have A Go!!
Also a reminder if there is any boys wanting Haircuts on Tuesday, please also contact Mrs Caughey - Thank you.
Holy heck!
Not another local legend that often walks our school grounds with his moko….David Foley…you are a true role model. Your Blenheim School whānau are so super proud of you - kei te whakahīhī māua ki a koe ✨
David Foley is fit as a fiddle – and he has a gold medal to prove it....
WE👏🏽CAN👏🏽NOT👏🏽WAIT👏🏽
Next Saturday e te whānau!!
We want to hear your loudest cheeeeehooooo at 11:20am!!!
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Have you booked your family portrait yet?
This was an incredible fundraiser for our kura last year, and the photos were amazing!! Please tell your family and friends! With Christmas just around the corner-a family portrait is the perfect gift!
Wow! What a night! We had a full house at the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels for our first Quiz Night on Friday night. Biggest thank you to our sponsors who donated so many fantastic prizes for our silent auction..and another huge thank you, to Stacey and her crew who ensured our night ran so smoothly. Your hospitality is next level!
Finally thank you to everybody who came along and supported us on the night, your continual support is greatly appreciated!
Wow, nothing like a wee surprise drop off from Rhonda Stewart - Harcourts Marlborough and William Harris - Harcourts Marlborough to make our day get even better! Thank you for your donation for our silent auction tonight, we are very grateful for your support.
Blenheim School Quiz Night is....... SOLD OUT!!!
Wow-once again we put the call out-and you answered! We are so overwhelmed with the generosity of our community, who have donated some incredible items for our silent auction.
Auction items will be added in comments below, we have decided to open up the bidding until 3pm tomorrow, it will then be closed off, and the highest bid for each item, will be the starting bid at the Quiz tomorrow night.( Please comment on individual photo ) Reminder we have raffle tickets for a $50 note, $50 lotto/scratchies and a $50 meat pack available at the office until 12pm tomorrow-tickets are $2 each.
Thank you once again for your support.
Come on down, Whānau, we can't wait to see you!
** Blenheim School Quiz Night ** Friday September 6, at the Woodbourne Tavern starting 7pm. We still have a couple of tables available. $80 per table (maximum of 8 people per team).
For those of you unable to join us, there will be raffles available at the Office until Friday 12pm, that will be drawn at the Quiz!
$50 Lotto & Scratchies, $50 note, $50 meat pack-just $2 per ticket. It is going to be a great night! All proceeds towards Senior School Camp, and The Whanau Support Group-Playground Upgrade Fund.
Issue 6 of Scholastic Book Club is coming home soon! Orders are due by Tuesday 17th September. Wow! Check out the awesome bargains inside! Thanks for all your orders, as they earn reward points for your kura! 📚
Another amazing donation for our silent auction...book your table today!
Thank you New Zealand King Salmon, for your generous gift voucher for our silent auction at our Quiz Night, Friday September 6, 7pm at The Woodbourne Tavern. We still have a few tables left! $80 Table (maximum of 8 people per table).
If anybody has any items they are wanting to donate for our silent auction, please drop them off to the Office this week. Your support is very much appreciated!
**Save the date...Thursday September 5** We would love to have you join us...bring your running shoes if you dare....
…and the winner is…
What a performance!! We know you were nervous but you absolutely nailed your act last night!!
Congratulations Amber on a well deserved win Stars in Your Eyes Blenheim - your Blenheim School whānau are so proud of you!!
Holy Moly! Anyone see this celebrity walking around Blenheim School!? Meet Amber, one of our super duper brave and talented māmā taking the stage on Saturday for Stars in Your Eyes Blenheim…we can’t wait to see you shine on Saturday, Amber! We are sooooo proud of you!!!
This Saturday Marlborough local Amber Wright will take the stage as Dolores O'Riordan, who was the lead singer of iconic Irish Rock band, The Cranberries. The song Amber will be performing I'm sure is one those 90s teens will remember! 🎤🎵
There's still time to buy tickets, 5 sleeps to go! ⭐️⭐️
**Blenheim School Quiz Night**
We are really excited to announce we are holding a Quiz Night, this is a joint fundraiser for the Senior School Camp, and the Whanau Support Group Playground upgrade fund.
Come and join us for for a fun affordable night out. We will have raffles and silent auctions running. Please note we have limited tables available, so reserve yours now! Any donations greatly appreciated. Thank you for your on-going support.
**Reminders for this Friday**
Our senior students are holding a m***i day (sportsperson/sports theme), raising funds for there school camp to Bridge Valley.
Our Whanau Support Group is also holding coffee & catch up in the Hall from 2.15pm, we welcome any whanau to come along and join us. This is a great way to meet other whanau in our school (preschoolers welcome). Look forward to seeing you all!
** A wee flashback to the 1984 Blenheim School Olympics** Thank you Mrs Pottinger, this is just awesome!!!
What a day!
The Blenheim All Stars Jump Jam team competed in the 2024 Jump Jam competition at Marlborough Girls’ College.
Excellence in Performance.
Merit in Technical Ex*****on.
Congratulations to our tamariki. We are all so proud of you. 👏
Morena everyone… we’re busy at the netball courts selling deliciously hot sausages, and thirst quenching drinks as a senior camp fundraiser. Come and see us, even if your kids aren’t playing netball!! We’d love to see you! Meaters of Marlborough Ltd - thanks for your ongoing support!!
Welcome back to term 3: Issue 5 Scholastic Book Club, if you haven't already seen it, it will be coming home soon!
Orders are due by, Thursday 15th August 2024, by using the loop option or by handing your order with payment to the school office. Heaps of bargains inside! Thanks for your orders as they earn rewards points for our Kura!! 📚🤩
Today was Tumeke Tumuaki day!
A day to celebrate our very own Mrs Thorstensen! She can build playgrounds, she can paint, she can make us feel happy when we are sad, and she can put us on the right track...it we start to wander!
Everyone appreciates the dedication, the love and the hours of hard work Mrs Thorstensen puts into Blenheim School. Mrs Thorstensen has been spoilt today with lots of letters, drawings, cards and morning tea, here she is in Rito being presented with a beautiful picture, and being read letters from students they have written to her!❤️
Which one are you going to vote for 🤔
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.
Hey everyone, we hope the school holidays have started off well for your tamariki.
Check out the competition below for your creative babes…let’s be honest, the house won’t be as tidy as it usually is during the school term, so why not let the kids go wild and create the coolest mini house with bits and pieces from around home 😇
Good Luck!
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Finally…our buckets are full 💕
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Blenheim
7201
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** 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.
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.❤️
Besides you guys, do you know who we love..? Our Support Staff!! Last week we celebrated the most amazing people in our school! The people who work incredibly hard behind the scenes making us look good! Next time you see one of these hard working individuals - raise your hand and give them a High-Five!! We Appreciate Our Support Staff x
These guys are truly a vibe!! Has your child told you we now dance back to class after our breaks!? C’mon down sometime and dance with us…
😍Taiopenga 2023 Tuākana😍
😍Taiopenga 2023 Teina😍
So proud! Blenheim School competed at the 2023 Jump Jam competition today. 🏆 EXCELLENCE - Sportsmanship 🏆 MERIT - Technical Execution 🏆 MERIT - Presentation Well done to each of our team who showed courage and bravery! Kia Maia, Kia Manawanui 🌟
Where else would we rather be…nothing beats the sound of laughter in the air! We have started term 2 with a bang!! Bring👏🏽It👏🏽On!!
Ka rawe! Check out the amazing art work our Year 6s completed this term under the guidance and watchful eye of one of our very own Blenheim School whānau member and expert - Sarah Higgins! Sarah, you are an absolute legend full of talent and patience. Thank you for being a part of our village! We can’t wait to work with you again next year. Also, a huge thank you to Seymour Art Supplies NZ for the extremely generous donation of top-quality art supplies for our Year 6 students to complete their stunning pieces of work. We are truly grateful beyond words! Theme: Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Protection.
…final touches!!! See you soon e te whānau!!
There was no way we were losing an opportunity to have a swim before dinner on this beautiful day! He ataahua te moana 😍
