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Principal's Message
Kia ora koutou
As we move into the colder months, we often see an increase in winter coughs, colds and other “ills and chills” making their way around school. While we can’t avoid every bug, there are some simple things families can do to help keep children warm, healthy and ready for learning.
A few helpful reminders for Terms 2 and 3:
- Please ensure children come to school dressed appropriately for the weather, with warm layers they can add or remove throughout the day.
- Shoes and socks are especially important during the colder, wetter months. We encourage all students to wear shoes outside during Terms 2 and 3 to help keep feet warm and dry.
- A named beanie, slippers or extra warm layer kept in the classroom can be very helpful on chilly mornings.
- Packing a spare pair of socks or an extra layer in school bags can also save the day after wet-weather play!
- A small pack of tissues in school bags is appreciated, particularly during cold and flu season.
- Continue to encourage good hygiene habits such as coughing or sneezing into elbows, washing hands regularly and staying home when unwell.
Having healthy students at school strengthens staff health too. When lots of teachers get sick over the cooler, winter months it’s hard to get enough relieving staff to cover classrooms. In these instances we are left with no other option than to split classes, which is never ideal.
Thank you for helping to keep PBS healthy!
Keep reading this newsletter for information on:
- New entrant parent information presentation
- Te Motu camp fundraisers
Upcoming dates of importance:
- Tuesday, 26 May – Quiz Night! See details later in the newsletter
- Friday, 29 May – Teacher only day at PBS – School closed for instruction
- Monday, 1 June – King’s Birthday – school closed
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
We had a wonderful celebration of Pink Shirt Day last Friday. The way our staff also came together to support this special day was fantastic. When children see adults united behind an important cause, it reinforces just how much it matters and helps strengthen the message of kindness, inclusion, and standing up for others. Tu Meke koutou!
Welcome to Our Recent New Students
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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/
Reminder of our Upcoming Teacher Only Day - Friday, 29 May
At PBS, we are holding a teacher-only day on Friday, 29 May (attached to King’s Birthday weekend). As school will be closed for instruction on this date parents will need to make alternative arrangements for childcare.
Our teachers will be using this particular day to focus on new expectations for teaching the writing process and the associated assessments components.
Thank you in advance for your support of my team who are doing their very best to understand and deliver these significant curriculum changes.
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 phrases a try this week:
He tino tangata koe – You’re a wonderful human
E whai hua ana āu mahi – You make a difference
He tangata ahurei koe – You’re one of a kind
He hirahira ō mahi – What you do matters
New Entrant Parent Information Presentation – Tātahi Syndicate
A New Entrant Information Presentation will be held for all parents of new children on Friday, 22 May from 10am – 10.30am in the school staffroom.
This session will:
- provide an overview of the ‘Transition to School’
- provide an overview of the New Entrant Programme in reading, writing and mathematics
- highlight how you can help at home with learning
In Tātahi Syndicate, we believe that successful partnerships between home and school are established when both parties have a shared expectation and knowledge of their child’s learning. We would love to see you there.
From the Student Council
Thank you for supporting our Kindness is cool kaupapa last Friday! Our playground was a sea of pink.
Congratulations to the winners of our Kindness poetry competition:
Cora Rm 23, Harper Rm 1 & Bella Rm 16. Highly commended winners: Auron Rm 10, Kayleigh Rm 1 & Sophia Rm 15.
And well done to Isla Rm 3 who guessed the closest number of pink lollies in the lolly jar (196). All of our profit from this fundraiser will go towards Student Council projects around the school this year.
Digi Corner
The Parenting Place has some great articles that might be of interest about a variety of relevant parenting topics. Their article on ‘What is digital wellbeing and why does it matter for our kids?’ offers good advice on how to implement successful boundaries around screen time and supporting children to find balance. It also has tips for kids navigating group chats and peer pressure. Link below.
https://parentingplace.nz/resources/what-is-digital-wellbeing-and-why-does-it-matter-for-our-kids
Te Motu Camp Fundraisers
Quiz Night
Hot Dog Lunches - This Friday, 22 May
Friday, 22 May – $4 per Hot Dog. Orders and payments close on Wednesday, 20 May. Payments can be made via Kindo.
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
Term 2 Ezlunch Campaign
All Ezlunch orders made between 27 April & 22 May go in the draw to win a share of $1,000 in Kindo credits!
