Principal’s Message Witam! Jak się masc? Do you know where this week’s greeting is from? If you guessed Poland, then you’re right. PBS has two families with Polish heritage. Poland is definitely on my list to travel to one day. On the weekend I was doing some reading on ‘Attachment Theory’ in children. I know … Read more

Principal’s Message Namaste. Sab kuch kaiSaa cal rahaa hai?Hello. How’s it going? This week I’m welcoming you with a Hindi greeting. Currently PBS has 13 students with Indian heritage. India squeezed above Aotearoa on the Commonwealth Games medal table – so congratulations on that! Many of our classes have been watching coverage of the Commonwealth … Read more

Principal’s Message Mālō le soifua  This week I’m welcoming you with a Samoan greeting. PBS has 12 students with Samoan heritage. After the very frosty start to the morning yesterday, I think I’d rather be in the warmer climes of the islands! 🙂 At PBS you may hear us talking about Growth Mindset or your … Read more

Principal’s Message Goeie dag! Thanks to the families who sent in ‘greeting’ ideas last term.  The one above is from South Africa. During Term 3 the Ngaru Syndicate are going to be using these greeting suggestions to create signs for the Gray Ave entrance, which should really enhance this area.  You may be interested to … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia Ora parents, caregivers and whānau At the end of this week we farewell Kyle Reesor, as he and his family head off to live in the United States. For Kyle it’s a return to his roots after teaching at PBS for 2.5 years. Kyle, you have been such a fun and energizing … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia Ora parents, caregivers and whānau Kei te tino harikoa ahau!  I’m so very glad.  The turn-out for our “Te Ara ngā whetū o Matariki” festival was outstanding. Over a thousand people came through the gates on the night to join in the celebrations, toast marshmallows, eat hangi, enjoy performances and re-connect as … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia Ora parents, caregivers and whānau The weather looks dry but chilly for tomorrow’s Matariki celebrations at PBS.  We have a full day of activities prepared for kids to get stuck into and then in the evening from 5pm – 7pm we have even more fun for families to participate in!  Everything you … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia Ora parents, caregivers and whānau It’s quite clear that climate change is affecting us. In all my years of teaching I’ve never known so many weeks of extreme stormy weather in a row.  With such unpredictable weather it’s great to see parents sending kids to school with layers of clothing, rain coats, … Read more