“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, From time to time, some PBS families face extra challenges. This year, we know a number who are doing it tough. Last year our amazing school community donated oodles of quality used clothes, which enabled us to stock the wardrobes of 18 PBS … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Under the new school planning and reporting regulations, all schools are required to develop a new strategic plan covering the years 2026–2028. This means our current three-year plan—originally set to run through to the end of 2026—will now be revised earlier than expected. With … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Please scroll down for an important update on reporting to parents. Hopefully my explanation of everything you need to know is clear and in line with government changes. On another note, this Friday is Support Staff day! We will be celebrating our incredible team … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Last Wednesday two of our wonderful student councillors, Emily and Pranav, helped me to host the Minister of Education – Erica Stanford, our local MP – Tim Costley and the Director of Education – Roy Sye. The Minister was incredibly impressed with the way … Read more
To be held on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 6.30pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 1. Administration – 25 mins (6.55pm) a) Apologies b) ECD exercise c) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest d) Minutes of Previous Meeting e) Matters Arising / … Read more
Zoe Gee won the Kāpiti Softball and Baseball Club ‘Most Promising Junior’ Cup. Zoe is able to play lots of different positions but enjoys being the catcher for her U13 mixed team and batting. Highlights for her this season have been playing for Wellington in the Nationals U13 and for Kāpiti College in the regional … Read more
Three students from PBS – Olive Knap, Libby Ryan and Casey Williams were all part of the Paraparaumu Beach Tennis Club Supershots Team who have won the post-Xmas Novice Interclub tennis competition played over 7 rounds (7 weekends). The team was undefeated defeating teams from Otaki and Waikanae Beach Clubs. Tom Johnstone (former PBS student) … Read more
What a fantastic day Team P.B.S had at the Waitārere Forest Run on 13 April. With a team of 50 participants, we had students and their whānau represented in every event—from the 2km all the way to the 21km! It was incredible to see so many of our tamariki out there giving it their all, … Read more
