“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hello Everyone, In today’s newsletter you can read about: The Board’s Outstanding Achievers Award – details on how to nominate students Class requests process 2025 – closes this Friday Board news PTA’s Grocery Grab raffle – be in to win It’s been great to see the return … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora Whānau, It’s great to have everyone back at school for Term 4. We have had a number of new enrolments at PBS and we warmly welcome those kids and their families into our community! With only 45 school days until the end of the year … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora Whānau, One school term left! I am so proud of all the achievements students have made during the last 10 weeks. I have seen so many examples of skilful writing, clever maths, fabulous art, wonderful reading, and feats of excellence in sporting events and academic … Read more
“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
