Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whanau! After 30 years in education I must admit to getting cynical when it comes to government policy for education. Yesterday morning I watched Dr Nina Hood, from The Education Hub, talking on Breakfast (TVNZ) with great interest. Dr Hood’s research shows that schools simply do not get the funding … Read more
Principal’s Message Hi Everyone! I hope this newsletter finds you well. Please keep reading as today’s newsletter contains information about: Kapiti Interschool Swimming results Parenting Tips and Strategies workshop Hangi for sale! Vision Statement Feedback Empowering kids As the nights get colder and the winter weather approaches it seems timely to consider packing an extra … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou It’s Matariki term; Watch this space as we are planning an exciting evening celebration for all to attend in week 9! I’d like to start by congratulating and welcoming Samantha Chambers and Sarah Hinder-Boyd to our School Board. I was delighted to hear of their selection, and I think it … Read more
Deputy Principal’s Message Kia ora Koutou, Welcome to the final week of Term 1. Today’s newsletter contains information about: Photos from the Fancy Feet and Wheels Parade Friday’s whole school assembly How to register for Te Reo Māori night classes starting Term 2 Last week I attended the Wellington Regional Principals’ Association conference, which provided … Read more
Acting Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Today’s newsletter contains information about: Te reo Māori night classes Fancy Feet and Wheels Parade – Get ready for Friday, 5 April! Parent Voice surveys I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter weekend. I suspect many, many hot cross buns were eaten based on the excellent recent camp fundraiser! … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Today’s newsletter contains information about: School lunches which feed the mind and body Changes to the Board Te reo night classes Parents on the sidelines of sporting events Firstly, don’t forget that school finishes at 1pm this Thursday as our teachers have a paid union meeting to attend. Then on … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Today’s newsletter contains information about: Te reo night classes Upcoming dates for your awareness Netball Trials I want to start with an extra reminder that school finishes early on Thursday next week so please note this on your calendar. Our teachers have a paid union meeting on this day so … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Our union, NZEI, is concerned about the cost of reviving the Charter Schools initiative in New Zealand, and the impacts this has on state schools like ours. If you want to read the press release about this go to OIA shows the eyewatering true cost of charter schools (nzeiteriuroa.org.nz) Naturally, … Read more
