Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou e te whānau I loved hearing all about Te Moana syndicate’s camp to Kaitoke last week. It sounds like the kids had a fun time, full of lots of new experiences. Without teachers willing to organise or attend camps (as happens at some schools) our students would simply miss out; … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Only four newsletters left for 2023! It’s lovely to see some sunshine today and I hope it lasts for our Year 5-6 camp to Kaitoke over the next three days. Have a great time Te Moana syndicate! In today’s newsletter you can read about: Sleep and Brain development Staffing and … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, If you’re reading this newsletter – thank you! Reading the weekly school newsletter may seem like a mundane task at times, but it’s an important routine for parents at all times of the year. Just a heads up … we are noticing lots of sickness around the school at the … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, If you have been to the shops recently you will have been hit with all the Christmas decorations and gift deals. It’s a time of year that can bring joy but also hardship. Within our own community I know there is a spectrum of household incomes and needs. There will … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, The weekend’s rugby result was not the result Kiwis were hoping for. No doubt the referee’s decisions will be a topic of frustrating conversation for many years to come. However, I know our PBS South African families are pretty happy; well done to the Springboks. Today’s newsletter is packed with … Read more
Principal’s Message Hi Everyone, Today’s newsletter is packed with useful information for our whānau, with a few highlights being: PBS Strategic Planning and Parent Voice Focus Group – Your feedback is important to us! PTA Grocery Grab – be in to win! Book Fair this week Senior Production details I hope you all enjoyed a … Read more
Principal’s Message Hi Everyone Where did week one go? This term is going to fly by so please, please, please keep up your weekly reading of our newsletter, otherwise you may miss some important information. Today’s newsletter is packed with useful information for our whānau, with a few highlights being: Parent Voice Focus Group Book … Read more
Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, My fourteen weeks away from school has gone so fast, but it’s great to see all these bubbly, smiling kids again! A Principal’s sabbatical is not a given; it is a rare privilege. For me, the experience was made richer because I had the opportunity to truly step away, with … Read more
