Student News

New Basketball Hoops

12/12/2025

If you’ve visited the school grounds lately, you may have spotted our brand-new basketball hoops. The excitement among students has been huge! Thanks to Basketball New Zealand’s Courts in Schools initiative — and a nomination from Sarah Chambers — PBS received state-of-the-art, height-adjustable hoops. They are already inspiring future Tall Blacks, and it’s amazing to see how quickly new equipment can lift kids’ aspirations. Even without hoops this term, our Boys’ Senior A team still secured an impressive second place in the local competition last night, narrowly missing out on first by just one point to Raumati Beach! Kia Kaha boys.

Tātahi Christmas Carols

12/12/2025

Yesterday afternoon our Tātahi syndicate delighted a full audience with their Christmas Carol Show. Our youngest students sang their hearts out in festive outfits, reindeer antlers and tinsel galore. The outdoor stage was the perfect venue for this showcase. Thank you to our dedicated Tātahi teachers — Rachel, Laura, Tara, Cherie, Sarah, Nicola and Cristie — and to our fabulous Teacher Aide team for helping our tamariki perform with such confidence and energy.

Te Moana Camp

12/12/2025

A huge shout-out to our incredible Te Moana teachers — Vanessa, Di, Jo, Jalah and Hillary, who organised and expertly led a fantastic three-day camp at Kaitoke. Our students, supported by a wonderful group of willing parent helpers, had an unforgettable experience. For some, it was their very first night away from whānau; for many, their first overnight camp. They threw themselves into kayaking, archery, the climbing wall challenge and bush adventures. Everyone returned home tired, proud, and brimming with stories. A heartfelt thank you to our teachers and parents for ensuring students were safe, supported, and encouraged to challenge themselves.

Otaki Kids Market

09/12/2025

Over the weekend, PBS student Mitchell set up a stall at the Ōtaki Kids Market, selling festive goodies and offering back scratches with his very own “festive scratching stick” — all for a gold coin donation!

Yesterday he proudly returned to school with $38 raised for our PBS Aroha Fund. What a wonderful act of generosity and heart. Ka rawe, Mitchell — thank you for spreading kindness in our community!

Regional Athletic Champs 2025

02/12/2025

Congratulations to all our students who competed in the Regional Athletic Champion-ships in Masterton – what a fantastic day of results!

Outstanding Winners:

  • Ceejay Huriwaka (Year 7 Girls) – 1st in 100m, long jump and discus
  • Lucie Thomson (Year 7 Girls) – 1st in 1500m
  • Devin Direen (Year 6 Boys) – 1st in quoits and 2nd in vortex

Other Top 5 Results:

  • Ceejay Huriwaka (Year 7 Girls) – 4th in 200m and shot put
  • Lucie Thomson (Year 7 Girls) – 5th in discus
  • James Lawton (Year 7 Boys) – 4th in discus
  • Aglika Angelova (Year 6 Girls) – 5th in long jump
  • Jermayne Inoke (Year 7 Girls) – 5th in shot put
  • Zachary Willis (Year 5 Boys) – 5th in vortex

Relay Success:

  • Mila Mei-Signal – part of the Year 6 Girls Kapiti 4x100m relay team, 3rd place
  • Ceejay Huriwaka – part of the Year 6 Girls Kapiti relay team, 3rd place

We are incredibly proud of the way all our students represented the school and Kapiti Region with 100% effort, determination and outstanding sportsmanship. Ka mau te wehi!

End of Year Road Patrol Celebration 2025

02/12/2025

Well done to Olive, Frankie, Maylei and Lani from Room 16, our amazing road patrollers who designed and created this year’s banner for the End-of-Year Road Patrol Celebration 2025.  Their message is clear and powerful: “Keeping people safe is how we save lives!”

Every day, our road patrollers are out on duty, helping to slow traffic, creating a safe crossing point, and reminding drivers that every person on the road matters. Their banner proudly represents their commitment to safety – if we all pay attention, follow the rules and show respect on the road, we don’t just prevent accidents, we save lives.

A huge thank you to all our awesome road patrollers who have volunteered their time to ensure our school community is safe crossing the road each day – your mahi is truly appreciated.

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  • Morning tea 10.40-11.00am
  • Snrs Lunch 12.00-12.50pm
  • Jnrs Lunch 12.50-1.40pm
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TERM DATES 2025

  • Term 1: Thurs 30 Jan -- Fri 11 Apr
  • Term 2: Tues 29 Apr -- Fri 27 June
  • Term 3: Mon 14 July -- Fri 19 Sept
  • Term 4: Mon 6 Oct -- Tues 16 Dec

TERM DATES 2026

  • Term 1: Mon 2 Feb -- Thurs 2 Apr
  • Term 2: Mon 20 Apr -- Fri 3 July
  • Term 3: Mon 20 July -- Fri 25 Sept
  • Term 4: Mon 12 Oct -- Tues 15 Dec (tbc)