http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.mararoa.school.nz en-us Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:40:20 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/168535/mararoa-school-speeches/ Starting young! Our New Entrants and juniors confidently stood up in front of the school to share their speeches.... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post168535 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/168532/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.... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post168532 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/168533/just-because/ Because sometimes the little things are worth sharing.Juniors hard at work with their whiteboards and maths — learning, practising and loving it!... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post168533 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/168251/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. ... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post168251 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/168231/enviroschools-murihiku-southland-winter-update/ Mararoa tamariki become kaitiaki of their awa... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post168231 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/167880/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.... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:35:37 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post167880 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/167075/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.... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:31:17 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post167075 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/166700/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.... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:49:30 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post166700 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/166277/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.... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post166277 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/post/165975/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... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.mararoa.school.nz/blog/#post165975