“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia our PBS whānau As we reach the final stretch of the school year, there are a few important acknowledgements I want to make before we all head off for a well-earned break. Firstly, in the “brain fog” that seems to be a trademark of Term 4 … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia our PBS whānau As we wrap up 2025, I just want to say a huge ngā mihi to my amazing staff and our incredibly supportive parent community. This year has been full of great learning inside and outside of the four classroom walls. When our Board … Read more
To be held on Monday, 8 December 2025 at 5pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA Administration – 25 mins (5.25pm)a. Apologiesb. ECD exercise c. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest d. Minutes of Previous Meeting (doc #1) e. Matters Arising / Action Item Updates f. Correspondence 2. Strategic … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS Whānau This is our second to last newsletter for 2025; wow, where did those four school terms go? The children and staff of the Ngaru Syndicate made a truly meaningful impact last week. After weeks of preparation, they proudly sold a wonderful range of … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS Whānau It was great to see so many PBS parents at NZ Psychologist Kathryn Berkett’s free education evening on “Raising Resilient Children” last week. I found her information on “red brain / green brain” and tolerable stress incredibly insightful. For those unable to attend, … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora Parents and caregivers Over the weekend you would have received communications from me, via the HERO portal, regarding warnings about Coloured Sand products. The Ministry of Education has informed all schools that certain types or batches of these materials have had asbestos detected in them. … Read more
“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora Whānau Te Tiriti o Waitangi – After discussions at our Board meeting last night, our team wants to reiterate our school’s unwavering commitment to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our board and staff are fully supportive of staying true to those commitments. This … Read more
To be held on Monday, 10 November 2025 at 7pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA Administration – 25 mins (7.25pm) a. Apologies b. ECD exercise c. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest d. Minutes of Previous Meeting e. Matters Arising / Action Item Updates f. PTA … Read more
