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Principal's Message
Kia ora koutou
We’re already up to Week 8 of an 11-week term, and there is certainly no shortage of activity at PBS!
Our school cross-country events are all done and dusted, and our finalists are preparing to represent us at the Interschool Cross Country next Tuesday. Huge thanks to all the staff and students who helped make our school events go smoothly. Well done to all our runners for their participation and of course CONGRATULATIONS to all our finalists (listed later in this newsletter). We wish you every success for next Tuesday’s challenge.
Our choir is also looking forward to attending The Big Sing in Wellington tomorrow. This event brings together nearly 1,500 secondary school students from across Wellington, Kāpiti, and the Wairarapa to perform at the Michael Fowler Centre. With 48 choirs competing over two days, it promises to be an inspiring experience for our students. It will be a fantastic opportunity to hear outstanding performances and see what they might aspire to.
Meanwhile, our chess teams are preparing for upcoming competitions. No doubt there will be lots of strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and determination in action. We wish them all the very best as they put their skills to the test!
Keep reading this newsletter for information on:
- Road safety around the school
- Cross country results
- Te Motu camp fundraising
Upcoming dates of importance:
- Friday, 3 July – Last day of Term 2
- Monday, 20 July – First day of Term 3
- Wednesday, 29 July – Learning conferences throughout the day (school closed for instruction)
NB: For your awareness: Term 4 – Friday, 23 October for our second Curriculum day (as gifted by the Minister for Education)
Kia wana te rā,
Jess Ward
Principal – Tumuaki
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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/
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.
Cheer on your team in te reo Māori:
E oma! – Run!
E tere! – Quickly!
Maranga! – Get up!
Titiro – Look
Kia manawanui – Hang in there
Kia toa! – Be determined!
Ka mau te wehi! – That’s outstanding!
Kia kaha ake e kare mā – Let’s go team
From the Student Council
Last week we attended the National Young Leaders Day (NYLD) in Wellington. We got to listen to a number of different speakers about their journey in their field of expertise and how they overcame challenges and faced their fears. It was a really cool day! Thank you to Jasmine Direen for joining us on the day.
Some advice from the speakers that resonated with us:
Emily: Graci Kim (Author)- Failure is not a stop sign.
Lucie: Riley Elliot (Marine Biologist, Shark Man) – Face your fears.
Ardie: William Pike (Amputee, Motivational speaker)- Never give up and keep going.
Ami: Lola Fisher (Co-Founder Create Happy Media)- You can create change.
Mrs Chambers: Stephen Gallagher (Emmy nominated Film & TV composer)- Don’t be afraid to ask for advice and make new connections.
Road Safety Around the School
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our request not to make U-turns in driveways near the school crossings. We appreciate your support in helping to keep our PBS kids safe. Safe travel to and from school relies on all of us making thoughtful and responsible choices behind the wheel.
We would also like to remind parents and caregivers that the drop-and-go zones are intended for quick drop-offs and pick-ups only. Please do not park in these areas, as doing so prevents other families from using them as intended.
Thank you for your co-operation and ongoing support in helping us maintain a safe and efficient environment for all.
Te Motu Cross Country
Yesterday Te Motu headed to Mazengarb Park for our cross country event. The course was wet but the weather was dry. We had 4 competitive races, followed by a chaotic but fun class relay on the football fields.
Well done to all the students who completed the competitive course. We saw some fantastic sportsmanship, effort and attitude from athletes, supporters and marshals.
Top 3 placings were as follows:
Year 7 Girls
Lara Thomson, Ava Nagel, Mila Mei-Signal
Year 7 Boys
Devin Direen, Eli Chisholm, Benny Ransfield
Year 8 Girls
Lucie Thomson, Neveah Shallcrass-Hall, Sophie Tee
Year 8 Boys
Ty Gardiner, Isaac Ransfield, Ashton Chester
Students who qualified for Interschools have been given a notice with a permission slip. These need to be returned to Caty Spencer as soon as possible please.
Te Moana Cross-Country Success
Last Wednesday, Te Moana students enjoyed a fantastic Cross-Country event at Mazengarb Reserve. This was the first year our Year 4 students competed at the venue, completing a 1 km course, while our Year 5 and 6 students tackled the challenging 2 km course.
Despite a demanding hill that tested their stamina, all students showed incredible grit, perseverance, and positive “Can Do” attitudes. We are extremely proud of the effort and determination displayed by every runner as they represented Te Moana with pride.
A huge thank you goes to our Senior Sports Ambassadors, Olivia Noble, Dakota Bell, and Aidan Robertson, who assisted with setting up the course and marshalling throughout the event. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the parents and whānau members who helped walk with our tamariki and supervise students during the day. Your support was invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to our Podium Finishers:
Year 4 Boys: 1st Harrison Jarvis, 2nd Ryan Ferris, 3rd Jack Kelly
Year 4 Girls: 1st Romie Direen, 2nd Daisy Powell, 3rd Blaike MacNeilage
Year 5 Boys: 1st Kohen Cooper, 2nd Jack Thomson, 3rd James Kirton
Year 5 Girls: 1st Aurora van Reenen, 2nd McKenna Davies, 3rd Scarlett Christensen
Year 6 Boys: 1st Jackson Ferris, 2nd Zachary Willis, 3rd Axel Christensen
Year 6 Girls: 1st Olive Jarvis, 2nd Esmee Baker, 3rd Kayleigh Lawton
We would also like to offer a special congratulations to all students who qualified for the Kāpiti Interschool Cross-Country Championships on 16 June. We wish you all the very best as you represent Paraparaumu Beach School at this event.
Te Motu Camp 2027 Fundraising
Roti & Sauce Fundraiser
If you purchased Roti & Sauce, collection will be tomorrow (Wednesday, 10 June) between 2.30pm- 3:30pm from Room 17.
Please bring a bag/box to transport this home. We don’t have facilities to store unclaimed Roti/Sauce at school. If you’re unavailable to collect them during this time, please arrange for someone else to collect on your behalf.
A big thank you to Michelle Ferris for organising and running this fundraiser.
Hotdogs
Last one for this term! $4 each!
Please place an order via Kindo before midnight Wednesday, 10 June. Fundraising for 2027 Te Motu Camp!
Midweek Munchies
Delicious morning tea treats will be available for the next four Wednesdays. Yummy home baking and treats from 50c – $2. Fundraising for Te Motu Camp 2027.
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
