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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. ...

Waiata for Our ANZACs

We would like to share a small gift with deep respect to the Fiordland RSA. We gift this waiata in honour of those who have served, and in recognition of the enduring connection between past and present. Here we sing Po Atarau/Haere Ra- a song long associated with farewelling those leaving for war. We are singing this in Te Reo, a simple but powerful message of farewell, travel safely and return again to those who wait for you....

Fiordland RSA

Our Year 7 & 8 Leaders had the privilege of meeting with Fiordland RSA President Jan Lieshout today before heading up to the Lynwood Cemetery. ...

National Sharpshooter Visit

On April 2nd we were very privileged to have Jack Heslip come and talk to us about his journey to being, at present, the Junior number 1 New Zealand Claybird Shooter, & 40th Junior World Champion. What an achievement!...

Clubs Day

On Wednesday 1 April, we held our much-loved Clubs Day, where students chose an activity and spent the day learning something new.Opportunities like this allow students to explore their interests, build confidence, and learn practical skills in a supportive environment....