"Together we are lifelong CREST learners"
Principal's Message
Kia ora PBS Whānau,
Despite the cold start for this week, the weather forecast for Thursday is looking good, so we’re all go for our school picnic! Come along and enjoy the bouncy castle, tug of war and other activities on offer. There will also be some food items for sale but feel free to bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy the opportunity to connect with members of our school community.
Last week Te Moana classes had some great sessions with the Pedal Ready crew and yesterday Te Motu classes got to experience Tū Mātau Ora, an organisation led by Pita Noanoa and Ness Mill that revitalises Kī o Rahi and other taonga tākaro (traditional Māori games) to educate and connect people with Māori culture.
There’s lots happening in the coming weeks so keep an eye out for messages via HERO or touch base with your child’s class teacher.
Keep reading this newsletter for information on:
- Movin March
- Upcoming community fun runs
- School photos
Upcoming dates of importance:
- Thursday, 5 March – School Picnic 4pm-7pm (Weather dependent)
- Te Motu beach days happening next week
- Tuesday, 17 & Wednesday, 18 March Class photos & portraits (All years)
- Term 1 finishes at 3pm on Thursday, 2 April
Ngā mihi nui
Sarah Chambers
Deputy Principal
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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
It was great to see our Year 7 & 8 students working together and embracing new learning during their Tū Mātau Ora sessions.
Welcome to Our Recent New Students
Spencer – Rm 6 and Tahlia – Rm 15.
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/
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 kupu a try this week
Ngā rā o te wiki – days of the week
Mane – Monday
Tūrei – Tuesday
Wenerei – Wednesday
Tāite – Thursday
Paraire – Friday
Hatarei – Saturday
Hanarei – Sunday
Touch Rugby
The last games for the touch rugby season are in Week 8, Tuesday, 24 March & Wednesday, 25 March. Any cancellations due to poor weather will be posted on the Kapiti Junior Touch Association’s facebook page or check with your child’s coach.
The draw each week can be found using the following link:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/kapititouchjunior/Draw-1/kjt-draw-202526
Netball
If your child signed up to play Netball this year, a HERO post was sent out to you with the link to the Sporty registration form.
Moving March!
Moving March is in full swing. Students can walk, wheel or bus to school, and participate in class challenges. If your child usually travels by car, maybe you can drop them off a little further from school so that they can join in. Don’t forget, Moving March will end with Fancy Feet and Wheels Day on Wednesday, 1 April. Start thinking about your costumes now!
Fun Run and Walk
A great way to get some more movement in for Moving March! Come join us at QE2 Park (Mackays Crossing entrance) Saturday, 14 March:
– no need to register; just turn up at 9.30am for a 10 am start
– choose your distance 2.5k, 5k, 7.5k or 10k
– donate your distance on the day to help us fundraise for dementia
– photo booth, drinks and treats
PTA
Support PBS PTA Toilet Paper Fundraiser!
The Entertainment Book - One Membership. Bigger Impact. Greater Returns. New Campaign Now Live
Big news has just landed, and this is one of the most exciting opportunities we’ve ever introduced for fundraisers.
We’re thrilled to launch the new Access All Areas Membership, designed to help our fundraiser raise more money, more easily, and with greater impact than ever before.
The new Membership delivers full Multi City value for just $75 for 12 months, giving supporters access to savings across dining, travel and everyday experiences throughout New Zealand, Australia and Bali.
From today until 31 March, Entertainment will gift match every Membership sold, meaning our fundraiser receives $30 for every Membership sold.
Plus, every Membership purchased this year also includes the chance to WIN an all-expenses-paid trip to Antarctica!
Year 6 & 7s Camp 2027 - Fundraising Reminders
Hot Cross Buns
Year 6 and 7 students are selling hot cross buns as a fundraiser for their (Year 7-8) camp in 2027. If you are keen to buy some hot cross buns, feel free to get in contact with any Year 6 or 7 student and their family and order some for $8 a packet. The students make a $2 profit per packet, and you get yummy hot cross buns. Hot cross buns come in traditional or chocolate flavours.
The person you order from will deliver them to you personally on the delivery day.
If you are selling – please remember to collect your orders and the money, and then get the orders into KINDO by Tuesday, 10 March.
Easter Raffle
Don’t forget that Easter raffle donations can be dropped off in Room 28 for treats, chocolate, soaps, smellies, toys, vouchers etc.
Tickets will be distributed to all students at the end of this week.
BBQ Fundraiser
Sausage Sizzle
Come and support our sausage sizzle at the school picnic this Thursday. You will find us under the Property Brokers Pergola. Sausages and drinks are $2 each.
Thank you so much to Rebecca Noble from Property Brokers for providing the sausages and bread and shelter for the cooks!
School Memories Photos
School Memories will be visiting our school on 17 & 18 March to take class and individual photos. You do not order/pay for your child’s portrait or class photo until AFTER PHOTODAY.
You will receive your order form AFTER photoday.
Family/sibling photo request forms will be sent home this week
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
Join the PBS Team at the Waitārere Forest Run!
Holi Festival of Colours
