Marie Barfoote

Newsletter 2025/29

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora whānau, Firstly, I wish to congratulate our newly elected Board members; Sarah Hinder-Boyd, Moroni Sunnex, Stephen Monu, Jake Wills, Shaun Ferris and Rachel McDowell (staff rep). I feel very excited to work with each of you to achieve ongoing success for every PBS student and … Read more

17 September 2025 Board Agenda

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To be held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 6.30pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 1.  Administration – 25 mins (6.55pm)   (a) Apologies   (b) Introductions   (c) ECD exercise   (d) Induction documents    (e) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest   (f) Election of Board Chair   (g) Minutes of Previous Meeting   (h) Matters … Read more

AIMS Games – Congratulations to Our Athletes!

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We are incredibly proud of all our athletes who represented our school at the AIMS Games, the largest intermediate sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 14,000 competitors and teams travelling from Fiji, Rarotonga and Australia. A huge congratulations to Lucie Thomson, who placed 1st in the Year 7 Girls 3km Cross-Country event – … Read more

PBS Has Got Talent Yrs 1-4 Final

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Congratulations to all of the participants in last week’s PBS has got Talent Years 1-4 final.  The winners were as follows: 1st place: Dance group – Makena & Daisy Rm 12, Jade &  Isla Rm 10 & Frankie Rm 26 2nd place: Taekwondo – Jackson Rm 6 & Lucas Rm 4 3rd place: Comedy routine … Read more

Rm 12 Block Art

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What happens when you mix art and math? You get Room 12’s amazing block art project! Students had to make a plan, measure, and calculate the perimeter and area of their designs. It was a lot of fun and a great challenge for everyone. The final artwork is a testament to their hard work!

PBS Has Got Talent

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PBS really does have talent! Congratulations to the following students for their impressive performances. Winners from the senior end of the school were: Emily Kaye 1st place – Singing and playing the guitar Bailey Paton 2nd place – Dance Devin Direen 3rd place – Rubix Cube Challenge

Newsletter 2025/28

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hello everyone! The end of Term 3 is rapidly closing in and voting for our Board Elections closes tomorrow, so please don’t forget to vote.  This week I am attending the New Zealand Principals’ Federation Conference in Wellington. Just like our students – teachers and principals never … Read more