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
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS parents and whānau, I want to start today’s newsletter congratulating 2025’s Head Students for Paraparaumu College, Isla Fellows and Josh Ray! Isla and Josh are both former PBS kids who continue to shine brightly. Our staff were delighted to hear of their success and … 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
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hello Everyone, In today’s newsletter you can read about: The Board’s Outstanding Achievers Award – details on how to nominate students Class requests process 2025 – closes this Friday Board news PTA’s Grocery Grab raffle – be in to win It’s been great to see the return … 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
