Newsletter 2024/35

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hi Everyone, After the hot day we had yesterday, it’s a timely reminder to keep our tamariki SUN SAFE. While we provide many resources, our budget doesn’t stretch to sunscreen for every student. We kindly ask that parents apply sunscreen to their children before they arrive at … Read more

12 November 2024 Board Agenda

To be held on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 7pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 1) Administration – 35 mins (7.35 pm)    a. Apologies    b. ECD Exercise    c. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest    d. Minutes of Previous Meeting    e. Matters Arising / Action Item Updates     f. … Read more

Newsletter 2024/34

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, In today’s newsletter you’ll find information on:  The Board’s Outstanding Achievers Award – Nominations close soon! PBS AROHA fund – can you donate just $5? Inclusive Network Meeting details Did you join us at the local Kapa Haka festival at Southwards last Friday? If you … Read more

Cheerleading

Congratulations to Alyssa Kilsby, Dakota Bell and Holly McGregor who performed with their cheerleading team Big Air Revolution at Super Nationals in Auckland over the weekend and were absolutely fantastic, achieving a gold medal becoming National Champions in their division!

Te Motu Athletics Day

Te Motu held our Athletics Day yesterday. We were very lucky with the weather, and the students had a great day competing in sprints, vortex, long and high jump, discus and shot put. In the afternoon we had a hotly contested class relay, which was won by Room 14. Congratulations to the following students, who … Read more

PBS Fishing Club

Mr Trask, our awesome Property Manager/Caretaker, runs a Fishing Club that has become very popular with a lot of our students. They meet once a week at morning tea time to discuss all things fishing and even get issued a bit of homework! Last Sunday, some of the group met up down at the beach, … Read more

Wonderful Student Work

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!  

Curiosity & Respect

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