Newsletter 2021/07

Principal’s Message Kia Ora Last week I joined a class of Year 5-6 students examining the nutritional information on food packs. All of Te Moana syndicate have a focus on Healthy Eating and I was surprised how much I learned in just one session. Our lives are so busy, it’s easy just to pop to … Read more

Newsletter 2021/06

Principal’s Message Kia Ora Our Senior Students are gearing up for camp in Nelson next week and the week after. I’m excited to be joining in with the first camp, next week. I’ve always regarded camps as a valuable growth experience for students. Unfortunately, for many schools these days, camps are not being offered, due … Read more

Newsletter 2021/05

Principal’s Message Tena koutou I’m keeping my Principal’s message brief this week as it is a grumble. I hate grumbling, it doesn’t make me feel good, but this is important. These Alert Levels are not fun for anyone but if Auckland has taught us anything recently it’s that we MUST all follow the rules for … Read more

Newsletter 2021/04

Principal’s Message Tena Koutou, Firstly, I wish to congratulate our wonderful teacher Hillary Houston on her marriage to James Manuel over the weekend. Having delayed their special day in Fiji last year due to lockdown, a wedding on the sunny Kapiti Coast proved to be even better! Best wishes from us all Hillary and James. … Read more

Newsletter 2021/03

Principal’s Message Kia Ora.  Hopefully this move to Alert Level 2 is very short, but please make sure you have read the email sent out to all parents on Sunday evening or the Covid19 information on our website.  This information will enable all students to feel secure at school and will help staff and parents … Read more

Newsletter 2021/02

Principal’s Message Hi Everyone I hope you all enjoyed Waitangi Day yesterday – the weather certainly made the long weekend a nice one to be outdoors.  I was pleased to hear that Matariki, the Māori New Year, will be officially recognised from 2022 onwards, not because of an additional long weekend but because of its … Read more

Newsletter 2021/01

Principal’s Message Kia Ora Koutou! Welcome Back to School! What a wonderful way to start the school year, with glorious sunshine and lots of happy kids!  Welcome to all the new families and students who have enrolled at PBS – it’s great to have you as part of our community.  Team Work ~ Mahi Tahi … Read more