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Miharo Murihiku Polyfest

Proud teacher moment as our students performed at Miharo Murihiku Polyfest, ILT Stadium Southland. Beautiful....

Maths Week

Maths Week at Mararoa has been full of challenges, creativity and plenty of mathematical banter!...

Mararoa School Speeches

Starting young! Our New Entrants and juniors confidently stood up in front of the school to share their speeches....

All About Kea!

Yesterday we were lucky enough to have Rachel Taylor from Kea Conservation NZ visit us and share her knowledge about our incredible native Alpine parrot....

Just Because ......

Because sometimes the little things are worth sharing.Juniors hard at work with their whiteboards and maths — learning, practising and loving it!...

Science with Dr Sue Galloway

Our classrooms were buzzing with excitement as we welcomed Dr Sue Galloway and Nessa Legg for a full day of hands-on science.Students explored the forces that make things move, including gravity, friction and air resistance, before testing their own mini catapults. ...

Enviroschools Murihiku- Southland Winter Update

Mararoa tamariki become kaitiaki of their awa...

Term 3, Here We Go!

Just 4 days into Term 3, and we're already seeing some fantastic learning happening across the school!Our classrooms are buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and plenty of hard work. It's great to see our students settling back into routines, embracing new challenges, and making the most of every learning opportunity....

What a wonderful evening we had celebrating Matariki at Mararoa School!

It was a special night of coming together as a community to celebrate.Through waiata, shared kai, games, and a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt, there was plenty of laughter, fun, and connection....

Could Mararoa School Be the Right Fit for Your Family?

Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions families make. Every child learns differently, and for many families, a smaller school offers opportunities that simply aren't possible in larger settings....

Say Cheese!

School photos today brought plenty of smiles, laughter, and a little bit of hair-fixing as students lined up to have their portraits taken....

Templeton Flax Mill Visit

Today we added some more knowledge to our kete as we explored one of Southland’s unique natural resources. Our challenge for the day was to be curious and present, taking the time to learn rather than rushing from one activity to the next.Our first stop was the Templeton Flax Mill near Riverton, the last working flax mill in New Zealand. At one stage there were 83 flax mills operating throughout the country, making this site a very special piece of our history. We were fascinated by the proces...

Te Hikoi Museum, Riverton

After leaving the flax mill, we enjoyed lunch and a play at the local playground before heading to Te Hikoi Museum in Riverton. There, we learned about the rich history of Aparima and the many stories that have shaped our local area. A huge thank you to Mrs Fleck and Mrs Boniface for generously sharing their knowledge and passion, helping bring Southland's history to life for our students. Although photography was not permitted inside the museum, we encourage everyone to visit and experience thi...

Northen Cross Country

It was an awesome day at the Northern Cross Country in Waikaia. Our runners represented Mararoa School with determination, resilience, and great sportsmanship, giving their best effort out on the course.A huge congratulations to Jack, Toby, Bodhi, Amelia, Luke, Beau, Sam, Arthur, and David for qualifying and competing at this level. We are incredibly proud of the way you challenged yourselves and supported one another throughout the day....

Te Anau Basin Cross Country

The 2026 Basin Cross Country was a huge success, with students from Mararoa School and Te Anau School running, skipping, and walking their way around the course with determination and enthusiasm. Tino pai, tamariki – you should all be very proud of yourselves!...

Rakatu Wetlands

Today, we had a fantastic day at the Rakatu Wetlands with Clair and Roger....

Dinner Above the City – Sky Tower & Orbit 360

To finish off an unforgettable trip to Tāmaki Makaurau, we enjoyed a very special dinner at Sky Tower in the beautiful Orbit 360° Dining restaurant....

NYLD Auckland - Leaning Into Fear

Today our rangatahi had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Young Leaders Day conference in Tāmaki Makaurau. This year’s theme, Leaning Into Fear, encouraged us all to step outside our comfort zones, embrace challenges, and back ourselves in new experiences....

Emerging Leaders!

Our Year 6 students have done a fantastic job stepping up as leaders this week while the Year 7 & 8 students are away in Auckland....

Day 2- Auckland

Our Year 7 and 8 students enjoyed another action-packed day exploring Tāmaki Makaurau and making the most of everything Auckland has to offer....

Auckland - Day 1

Day one of our Auckland Leadership Camp has been full of new experiences, teamwork, and plenty of excitement!...

Auckland Adventure Begins

Excitement is high at Queenstown Airport this morning as our school leaders get ready to head to Auckland for an action-packed camp experience!With an amazing week ahead, students will be visiting SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland Zoo, attending the National Young Leaders Day conference, taking in the views from the Sky Tower, and enjoying a special meal at Orbit 360° Dining — plus plenty more adventures along the way. Watch this space for updates as the trip unfolds!...

South Island Dog Trials

Some of our student leaders helped at the South Island Dog Trials on Wednesday 6th May. It was great to see them supporting our rural community, and it was also a valuable experience for them to be involved in such a well-run local event. We are proud of the way they represented our school....

Mararoa River Study

On Monday, Jess and Josh from Environment Southland visited to teach us about our local awa, the Mararoa River....

Auckland Camp

Year 7 & 8 Leaders have been busy since the start of the year fundraising for their Auckland Leadership Camp. Initiatives have been selling Easter Baking Boxes, Friday lunches, and Fresh Vege Delivery. ...