“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora Whānau, Kei te pehea koutou? Te wiki o te reo Māori tenei! This year’s theme is “Ake, Ake, Ake – A Forever Language”. During our recent staff professional development on Te Tiriti, Nathan Riki emphasised the importance of teaching te reo and tikanga in our … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hello everyone There are just 3 weeks left of Term 3 and lots still to pack in! I have been delighted to see lots of incredible student work recently, in fact my office window is jam-packed with certificates recognising kids’ achievements. On the sports-field too, PBS kids … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS parents and whānau Firstly, please don’t forget that this Thursday is a staff-only day at PBS. Thank you for all the positive feedback regarding the information I included in our newsletter on the proposed changes to the NZ Mathematics curriculum. As stated I am … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS parents and whānau We had a brilliant week at PBS last week. Kids enjoyed a fantastic PBS Book Week, Senior Winter Tournament was blessed with sunshine and great sportsmanship and our dance group who performed at DanceNZmade were fabulous! Our annual Book Week helps … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS parents and whānau Please keep reading as today’s newsletter contains information about: Misleading Government claims about Maths Achievement in NZ Staff only day reminder (Thursday, 5 September) Book Fair this week! Pop into the Hihi room (opposite the sandpit) to get some great deals. … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Please keep reading as today’s newsletter contains information about: Staff only day reminder (Thursday, 5 September) – SCHOOL CLOSED Book Week Fair and Costume Parade Maths week! Student Council Update Got a suggestion? Let us know through our online suggestion box. It’s MATHS WEEK! … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia orana It’s Cook Islands Language Week! At PBS, we are proud to have 9 students and 1 teacher of Cook Islands descent. Cook Island Māori shares many words with te reo Māori, and many of the vowel and consonant sounds are similar, making it relatively easy … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau I read a beautiful whakatauki recently that feels like it fits well with athletes competing in the Olympic Games. “Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tīna.” Seek out the distant horizons and cherish those you achieve. … Read more
