It looks like Room 1 students could hold a successful art exhibition! They have been diligently crafting these wonderful mosaic artworks using magazines and coloured papers. They have taken inspiration from the work of local artist and PBS parent Anthea Weir. Thank you for inspiring us all to get creative!
Yesterday our Year 2 students showed curiosity and respect on their trip to Whakarongotai marae in Waikanae. For many of these students and a number of our parent helpers this was their first visit to our treasured local marae. Connecting with local iwi and developing an appreciation of Te Ao Māori is an important part … Read more
Last week PBS staff were delighted to hear of another former PBS kid making Head Student for 2025. Congratulations to Tristan Chambers who will be Head Prefect of Palmerston North Boys High School! Tu meke Tristan, we wish you all the best in this leadership role and know you’ll continue to support, mentor and inspire … Read more
Did you join us at the local Kapa Haka festival at Southwards last Friday? If you were there, I’m sure you felt as proud as I did! Our group took the stage second and absolutely rose to the occasion. Their singing was crisp, their actions beautifully in sync, and their mana shone through. This festival, now … Read more
Congratulations to Seiji Tavendale who participated in the New Zealand Gymnastics Club Challenge (parkour competition) in Palmerston North over the weekend for kids between the ages of 6 to 16. He came first in the Parkour freestyle 9-12 year old division. He was one of the youngest in this division and did so well!
Congratulations to Ruby Blake and Lani Vertongen for competing in the National Young Performers Awards (NYPA/PACANZ) competition on Friday last week. 74 troupes qualified for this competition from all around New Zealand. Their DAPA tap troupe, made it into the final of the top 19 troupes. They were the only tap dancing troupe to make … Read more
Today we had Max Brown, an Olympic Ambassador, visit us. He spoke to the Year 5-8 students about his journey to becoming a 2 time Olympian. This year he competed at the Paris Olympics in the K4 Canoe sprint. Some of the key things our tamariki learned was about resilience and hardwork, to accept opportunities … Read more