School News

Mid-Year Learning Conferences

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– Book Now for 23 July! At PBS, we believe that students learn best when they are actively involved in conversations about their own progress. That’s why, at mid-year, we host Learning Conferences—structured meetings that bring together the student, their teacher, and their parents or whānau in a shared learning conversation. Each Learning Conference is … Read more

Newsletter 2025/19

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Tēnā koutou katoa It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of local kaumatua Te Rākau o te Ora, better known to us as Koro Don Te Maipi.  Koro Don has been an incredible supporter of schools in the Kāpiti – Ōtaki region for … Read more

Newsletter 2025/18

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, Would you like to win a $200 Warehouse gift card?  I bet the answer is, yes.  Well here’s your chance, simply complete our Board survey and enter the prize draw at the end.  Our Board would love to hear your thoughts on our … Read more

Newsletter 2025/17

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, Interschools cross country is on as I type today’s newsletter! It was great to see how excited all our runners were this morning.  I know they will give their best efforts, show determination and do us proud.   Please keep reading this newsletter as … Read more

10 June 2025 Board Agenda

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To be held on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 at 6.30pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA  Administration – 25 mins (6.55pm) a.  Apologies b.  ECD exercise                  c.  Declaration of Conflicts of Interest d.  Minutes of Previous Meeting e.  Matters Arising / Action Item Updates           f.  … Read more

Newsletter 2025/16

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, A big thank you to all our families for making alternative childcare arrangements yesterday, allowing our teachers and teacher aides to attend the local Kāhui Ako conference. Our staff joined colleagues from Kenakena, Waikanae, Kapakapanui Schools and Paraparaumu College for a valuable day … Read more

Newsletter 2025/15

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora PBS whānau, From time to time, some PBS families face extra challenges. This year, we know a number who are doing it tough. Last year our amazing school community donated oodles of quality used clothes, which enabled us to stock the wardrobes of 18 PBS … Read more

Newsletter 2025/14

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou, Under the new school planning and reporting regulations, all schools are required to develop a new strategic plan covering the years 2026–2028. This means our current three-year plan—originally set to run through to the end of 2026—will now be revised earlier than expected. With … Read more

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SCHOOL HOURS

  • School begins 8.55am
  • Morning tea 10.40-11.00am
  • Snrs Lunch 12.00-12.50pm
  • Jnrs Lunch 12.50-1.40pm
  • School finishes 3pm

TERM DATES 2025

  • Term 1: Thurs 30 Jan -- Fri 11 Apr
  • Term 2: Tues 29 Apr -- Fri 27 June
  • Term 3: Mon 14 July -- Fri 19 Sept
  • Term 4: Mon 6 Oct -- Tues 16 Dec