Check out these great examples of Haiku from our junior students in Room 10. They were very proud to invite me over to read me all their poems yesterday about the stormy weather.
To be held on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 6.30pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 1. Administration – 30 mins (6.30pm – 7pm) a) Apologies b) ECD exercise c) Election of Board Chair d) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest e) Minutes of Previous … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora We have enjoyed a great start back at school this year. It’s nice to see the kids eager and settling into their new classes. One change we’ve made for 2026 is moving back to a shared lunch break across the whole school. Since Covid, we’ve … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau and new members of our school community. I’ve really enjoyed meeting so many of our new families and students over the past few weeks, and I know you will all enjoy being part of our school community. In just four weeks’ time, we … Read more
If you’ve visited the school grounds lately, you may have spotted our brand-new basketball hoops. The excitement among students has been huge! Thanks to Basketball New Zealand’s Courts in Schools initiative — and a nomination from Sarah Chambers — PBS received state-of-the-art, height-adjustable hoops. They are already inspiring future Tall Blacks, and it’s amazing to … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia our PBS whānau As we reach the final stretch of the school year, there are a few important acknowledgements I want to make before we all head off for a well-earned break. Firstly, in the “brain fog” that seems to be a trademark of Term 4 … Read more
Yesterday afternoon our Tātahi syndicate delighted a full audience with their Christmas Carol Show. Our youngest students sang their hearts out in festive outfits, reindeer antlers and tinsel galore. The outdoor stage was the perfect venue for this showcase. Thank you to our dedicated Tātahi teachers — Rachel, Laura, Tara, Cherie, Sarah, Nicola and Cristie … Read more
A huge shout-out to our incredible Te Moana teachers — Vanessa, Di, Jo, Jalah and Hillary, who organised and expertly led a fantastic three-day camp at Kaitoke. Our students, supported by a wonderful group of willing parent helpers, had an unforgettable experience. For some, it was their very first night away from whānau; for many, … Read more