School News

Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Thanks to the multitude of parents and whānau members who attended our events on Friday.  The Fun Run and School Picnic were such great fun for everyone, though I question the addition of the slime pool during the run …. just glad I wasn’t hugged by any kids after the … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Hooray, our School Picnic and FUN RUN is just three sleeps away! These are always well-attended, feel-good events. The kids will need spare clothes though as there will be slime, water and colour galore! There are more details later in this newsletter but I hope that you and your whānau … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou TEN SLEEPS TO GO!  Ten sleeps till what I hear you ask?  Ten sleeps until our School Picnic and FUN RUN (Friday next week – 31 March). Just like our wonderful Matariki night last year, I love opportunities which bring our families together.  It’s so nice for our kids to … Read more

Principal’s Message Kia Ora koutou I hope you are all well. I’m delighted to let you know that Cherie and David Parker welcomed a darling little girl into the world last week!  Welcome Olive, we can’t wait to meet you and get you enrolled at PBS 🙂  STRIKE ACTION In anticipation of the Principals and … Read more

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

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