Term 1 2022 Student Achievements

Wakeboarding Theo and Mila competed in the National Wakeboarding Championships over the weekend of 1/2 April.  Theo placed 4th in the 8 & Under Boys Division and Mila came 2nd in the Under 15 Girls.  Well done! Theo and Mila Waka Kori Play The whole school had fun using all the play equipment on the … Read more

Newsletter 2022/08

Principal’s Message Hello Everyone It’s hard to believe it will be April at the end of this week!  This is an eleven week term, finishing on Thursday, 14 April (at 3pm).  School is closed on Friday 15 April as this is part of Easter weekend (Good Friday).  I’m sure the kids will be pleased to get … Read more

Newsletter 2022/07

Principal’s Message Kia Ora PBS Parents and Caregivers Take a moment to ponder this quote…. As an educator, this is a quote I’ve often reflected on, even more so since PBS has introduced Growth Mindset into classrooms. This year our teachers are continuing their professional development in Mathematics teaching, which also touches on growth mindset … Read more

Newsletter 2022/06

Principal’s Message Kia Ora PBS Parents and Caregivers Congratulations to Jamie and Kyle Reesor (teacher in Rm 3) who welcomed a baby son, Theodore James, into the world at 1.30am this morning!  We are glad to hear that mum and baby are doing well, and no doubt big sister Bowie is excited too. I’m hoping … Read more

Newsletter 2022/05

Principal’s Message Kia Ora PBS Parents and Caregivers I just want to start by saying your kids are awesome!  You should all be very proud of the wonderful people you’re raising.  Due to their awesomeness and the collective work of staff and parents,  PBS is doing well;  our school remains open, we are staying calm, … Read more

Newsletter 2022/04

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Principal’s Message Kia Ora PBS Whānau Yesterday I sent an email to all parents and caregivers informing you about Covid-19 in our school community.  Some parents have asked ‘Why doesn’t the notification say which class/syndicate the cases are in?’ Under Phase 3, schools are not required to contact trace, as close contacts are deemed to be … Read more

Newsletter 2022/03

Principal’s Message Kia Ora PBS Whānau Unfortunately we have started to see a few schools in the Kapiti District affected by cases of Covid-19. Therefore I strongly encourage you to make sure you are up-to-date with all my recent communications. These communications include plans outlining how we will manage cases and alter our delivery of … Read more

Newsletter 2022/02

Principal’s Message Kia Ora PBS Whānau You are an AWESOME COMMUNITY! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m so grateful for the support and kindness our parents are showing at this time; the words and emails of support and encouragement are really uplifting. I appreciate how parents and caregivers are doing their best to stay … Read more