"Together we are lifelong CREST learners"
Principal's Message
Hello Everyone
Wow, this spring weather just keeps on giving and not in a good way! Let’s hope that summer is a long, warm one when it arrives.
By this weekend, we’ll be into November — and the countdown to the end of the school year (and Christmas) will begin.
As the festive season approaches, my heart always feels a little tug. I know this time of year can be tough for some families and Santa’s finances aren’t looking great either! So, to give Santa a helping hand, we’ll be setting up a Christmas Giving Tree in the school office.
If you’d like to contribute, simply wrap a small gift, attach a note with the age and type of child who might enjoy it, and pop it into the office. Our PBS elves will make sure it finds its way to a child who could use a little extra Christmas magic this year.
Please keep reading this newsletter for information on:
- Board Outstanding Achiever’s Award
- Driver Behaviour around the school
- FREE Parent Education Event: Raising Resilient Children with Kathryn Berkett
Upcoming dates of importance:
- Monday, 10 November – Odd Sock Day
- Friday, 14 November – Local Kapa Haka festival
Ngā mihi nui
Jess Ward
Principal – Tumuaki
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PRINCIPAL’S C.R.E.S.T CORNER:
At PBS we champion our school C.R.E.S.T values in everything we do.
Curiosity. Respect. Excellence. Self Management. Teamwork
Last week, every class completed their inquiry learning cycle, culminating in a vibrant school-wide sharing expo. Students and teachers took part in a “walk-about,” visiting other classrooms to explore the wide range of topics and projects on display. It was a wonderful celebration of curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Below are a few photos of this great work.
Welcome to Our Recent New Students
There were no new students this week
Have You Checked Out Our Community Notices Directory?
Do you need to advertise your business, an upcoming event, need child care, or looking for a gift or new club to join? Check out the PBS Community Directory on our website https://kapiti.pbs.school.nz/
Outstanding Achiever Award
Paraparaumu Beach School Board is now seeking nominations for this year’s Outstanding Achiever Award.
The purpose of this award is to acknowledge students who have achieved at a very high level, and to promote these students as role models throughout our school community in a manner that reflects and incorporates our school CREST values. We encourage nominations from Years 4-8 students.
The nomination forms are available on Hero, our website and paper copies are available at the school office. Nominations close at 3pm on Friday, 21 November.
Driver Behaviour
We are receiving an increasing number of reports recently concerning driver behaviour around the school which need addressing. This seriously impacts our ability to keep kids or other road users safe around the school.
We have seen drivers using cellphones whilst operating vehicles, kids without seatbelts, cars travelling over the 30km limit and reports of sideswiped vehicles!
If you have witnessed or experienced first-hand any issues of this nature we encourage you to ring the Police 105 phone number.
FREE Parent Education Event: Raising Resilient Children With Kathryn Berkett
(Tuesday, 18 November 6.15pm and Paraparaumu College)
Our Kāhui Ako of five schools is funding this parent education evening because we consider it highly relevant and important for all families.
We use the word resilience all the time, we want it for ourselves and for our children. But what does it actually look like? And how do we develop it?
Register here for this unique, local opportunity to hear what might be the most useful information of your life! https://forms.gle/7r1BRbftB8q4GEYS7
NB: See the poster at the end of the newsletter for more information and please get yourself registered.
Using Māori Language at Home
Learning another language provides many benefits including greater academic achievement, greater cognitive development, and more positive attitudes towards other languages and cultures. So, let’s give it a go and help to revitalise this unique language to Aotearoa for our tamariki. Each week our newsletter will include words or phrases that you might like to try out at your kāinga/home.
Here are some essential kupu that you may hear ia ra (everyday)
Give these kīwaha (idioms) a try this week
E rua, e rua – Two of a kind
He aha hoki – No way!
Koia! Koia! – That explains it!
Calendar Art
Calendar art has arrived and will be sorted and distributed next week 🙂
Iceblocks for Sale
Iceblocks will be for sale on Wednesday lunchtimes for $1 each outside Room 1. This is fundraising for the Year 5 and 6 Camps.
Te Moana Athletics Day
Last Wednesday, Te Moana was fortunate to enjoy a break in the stormy weather, allowing us to successfully run our Athletics Day. It was fantastic to see all students giving their very best across all events, including high jump, long jump, vortex, quoits and sprints, finishing with a spirited whānau house relay. Their enthusiasm, effort and support for one another made for an exciting and fun day.
Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for the Kapiti Interschool Athletics Event on the 5 November:
Year 5 Boys
• Axel Christensen, Zachary Willis, Jackson Ferris, Maddox Morrison, Austin Wilson
Year 5 Girls
• Olive Jarvis, Lucee Quirke, Tahlia Hepi, Ella Mackie, Norah Edwards
Year 6 Boys
• Ardie Cooper, Eli Chisholm, Joey Olsen, Devin Direen, Benny Ransfield
Year 6 Girls
• Aglika Angelova, Ella Quirke, May Newlove, Skyla Tiata, Mila Mei-Signal
We are proud of everyone for their fantastic participation and wish our qualifying athletes all the best at Interschool!
Under 13 Netball
Congratulations, Ceejay and Jermayne!
A huge congratulations to Ceejay Kraus and Jermayne Inoke for being selected to represent the Ikaroa ki te Tonga Māori Under 13 Netball Team! This is an incredible achievement that recognises their skill, dedication and passion for the game. We’re so
proud to see them take their talents to the next level and represent their region with pride.
Ka mau te wehi, Ceejay and Jermayne!
PTA Grocery Grab Fundraiser – Win the Ultimate Supermarket Dash!
Kāpiti Half Marathon – Two Weeks To Go
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is just around the corner — taking place on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
There’s an event for everyone — whether you’re running or walking the 21km, 10km, 5km, or joining in the Kids Kick-It 2km. The course is flat, scenic and perfect for all fitness levels.
Join the PBS Team today and be part of the biggest team at the event! Share the link with your whānau and friends and let’s make this an unforgettable day on the Kāpiti Coast. Link to Register
Future Student Achievements
If your child has an achievement you would like us to share in our newsletter, then please send details (and a picture if you would like) to mbarfoote@pbs.school.nz
