Blenheim School is a caring community of learners. The school is centrally located in Blenheim's CBD. It is a small, whanau based school that has four classrooms of happy learners.
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 fostering 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 curriculum delivery is thorough and challenging. 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.
To prepare our students for a rapidly changing world by building learners who are future focussed and forward thinking.
We engage with local and global communities and celebrate diversity.
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