Marie Barfoote

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Thank you for making alternative child-care arrangements for your children on Friday, enabling our staff to have a teacher-only day.  Our teachers spent the day exploring how we can continue to strengthen writing outcomes for our students. The focus was on understanding the refreshed … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou A recent announcement from the Minister of Education confirmed that the implementation of the proposed curriculum changes for Science, Social Sciences, Arts, Health & PE, Technology and Languages will be delayed to a more realistic timeframe. This news has been welcomed with relief across … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” 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 … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou This Friday is PINK SHIRT day!  Paraparaumu Beach school students and staff have always supported the kaupapa behind this event in big numbers; I’m sure this year will be no different. This year’s specific theme is “Kindness is Cool”! This is a simple message, … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS Community Our Year 5-6 students thoroughly enjoyed their time at the Science Roadshow last week. It is great to watch students getting hands-on with science, tech and STEM, and watching their curiosity and critical thinking grow! On another note, I’m delighted to let you … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hello Everyone I hope you enjoyed the nice weather over the long weekend; it was certainly a good one for whānau to be in at the Warriors game.  Lots of kids have told me this morning what a cool event it was. Ka rawe! On a different … Read more