Newsletter 2023/05

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Principal’s Message Hello PBS parents and caregivers Our teachers enjoyed a full day of learning on Friday, the basis of which was exploring teaching and learning within the measurement strand of the mathematics curriculum.  We unpacked some common misconceptions students often stumble on when learning about measurement, so that as educators we can try to … Read more

Newsletter 2023/04

Principal’s Message Kia ora e te whānau, Wow, we are in week 5 already! How time flies when we’re having fun. Thank you for making alternative childcare arrangements for this afternoon’s early closure (due to teacher’s union meeting) and for our Teacher Only day this Friday.  We are always grateful to our community for the … Read more

28 February 2023 Board Agenda

To be held on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 at 7pm in the Staffroom 1. Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 2. Administration – 35 mins (7.35pm)    a. Apologies    b. ECD exercise – Sam (How do I roll?)     c. Appointing Chairperson for 2023    d. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest … Read more

Newsletter 2023/03

Principal’s Message Kia ora e te whānau, Firstly, thank you to our wonderful community for all your donations of clothes, sheets, duvets and towels for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.  We are in contact with two schools in the Hawkes Bay who will be receiving and distributing these items to their own parent community. Secondly, … Read more

Te Motu Syndicate Term 1 2023 Update

Welcome to all our new and returning students and families. We hope you have enjoyed your summer holidays and are ready for all the exciting things we have planned this year.  Syndicate room and teacher details are as follows: Room 7: Caty Spencer – cspencer@pbs.school.nz Room 8: Larisa Mckenna – lmckenna@pbs.school.nz Room 13: Alice Graham … Read more

Ngaru Syndicate Term 1 2023 Update

Happy New Year! A warm welcome to all our new and returning students and families. We trust you have all enjoyed the summer holidays, and are ready for a busy term ahead. This year Ngaru syndicate consists of five Year 3 & 4 composite classrooms. We have a new teacher in our syndicate – A … Read more

Tātahi Syndicate Term 1 2023 Update

Kia ora whānau! We hope that you’ve had a fantastic holiday and are ready to tackle 2023. We have some exciting learning planned for Term 1. We are a friendly and approachable team. Should you have any queries or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher via Seesaw. We are all looking forward … Read more