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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, A big thank you to all our families for making alternative childcare arrangements yesterday, allowing our teachers and teacher aides to attend the local Kāhui Ako conference. Our staff joined colleagues from Kenakena, Waikanae, Kapakapanui Schools and Paraparaumu College for a valuable day … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, From time to time, some PBS families face extra challenges. This year, we know a number who are doing it tough. Last year our amazing school community donated oodles of quality used clothes, which enabled us to stock the wardrobes of 18 PBS … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Under the new school planning and reporting regulations, all schools are required to develop a new strategic plan covering the years 2026–2028. This means our current three-year plan—originally set to run through to the end of 2026—will now be revised earlier than expected. With … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Please scroll down for an important update on reporting to parents. Hopefully my explanation of everything you need to know is clear and in line with government changes. On another note, this Friday is Support Staff day! We will be celebrating our incredible team … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Last Wednesday two of our wonderful student councillors, Emily and Pranav, helped me to host the Minister of Education – Erica Stanford, our local MP – Tim Costley and the Director of Education – Roy Sye.  The Minister was incredibly impressed with the way … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Welcome to Term 2 and to the new students who have started today!  Our staff appreciated their day of learning yesterday, so thank you for making additional child-care arrangements.  Whilst our teachers continued learning about the refreshed New Zealand curriculum, our teacher-aides were also … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Not only are the kids buzzing about Friday being the last day of Term 1, they’re also super excited for our school FUN RUN happening after lunch! A huge shoutout to our amazing PTA team of parents and teachers who’ve been working hard behind … Read more

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, As Term 1 ends next week, I want to inform you of changes to school dates. The Board has approved two extra teacher-only days, in addition to the two government curriculum days. We used our first curriculum day on 27 February, and the second … Read more