School News

Te Moana Syndicate Term 3 2025 Update

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We have an exciting term ahead, full of rich learning opportunities for our students.In Maths, we will continue to work on multiplication and division, and begin exploringrational numbers (fractions). Classes are at different stages in their maths learning, soprogrammes will differ slightly to accommodate this. Click on the following link to read the rest of … Read more

15 July 2025 Board Agenda

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To be held on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 at 6.30pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 1.  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 … Read more

Newsletter 2025/20

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“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Hi Everyone! I hope you’ve managed to stay warm and dodge the raindrops these past few weeks!  I know the firewood pile at my place is significantly smaller, but the warmth from the woodburner has been much enjoyed. Thanks to everyone who completed our Board survey at … Read more

Parent/Teacher Learning Conferences

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At PBS, we believe that students learn best when they are actively involved in conversations about their own progress. That’s why we host Learning Conferences—structured meetings that bring together the student, their teacher, and their parents or whānau in a shared learning conversation. The next Learning Conferences will be held in 2026 and will be … 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