Student News

Last Thursday, a group of our talented Paraparaumu Beach School students proudly represented our school at the interschool swimming sports held at the Kāpiti Aquatic Centre. The day was all about participation, enjoyment, and giving each event a go. Our swimmers certainly embraced the opportunity with enthusiasm and determination. Alongside demonstrating great sportsmanship and team … Read more

Last Tuesday, the school hall was transformed into a hub of discovery as Te Moana Syndicate attended the Science Roadshow.  The experience was bookended by two captivating live presentations; the first explored the fundamental question, “Am I living?”, while the finale delved into the wonders of kitchen chemistry. Students watched in awe as they learned … Read more

Last week, some senior students from Room 16 shared a collection of outstanding writing with me. As part of their learning about ANZAC Day, they were challenged to write ‘letters home’ as if they were soldiers. The results were incredibly powerful. Like the work of skilled authors, their writing captured deep emotion and brought the … Read more

Last Thursday 40 lucky PBS students got to hang out with some of the Warriors NRL womens team, including former Sevens Black Fern Gayle Broughton, who has won every trophy on offer in the sevens game. Her accomplishments include six World Rugby Sevens series titles, Olympic Games gold and silver medals, Commonwealth Games gold, and … Read more

Congratulations to Carter who represented Splash Basketball in the U13s team at the HoopNation Junior showcase during the school holidays. 

Congratulations to Ceejay and Jimmy who were selected to play in the U13 Ikaroa Māori netball team over the Easter tournament, and the team went through the entire tournament undefeated – such an amazing achievement!  They showed great teamwork, commitment, and sports-manship throughout the tournament, and it was awesome to see them represent both their … Read more

Kaea had a very successful track and field season. She won the girls grade 7 on points, and won a trophy for most points 7-9 year old girls for long jump. She won all but 1 sprint (the 100m where she got second), and threw a full 2m further in shot put than her competitors.  … Read more

Congratulations on Jack and Alice’s achievement over the weekend in gaining their Junior Black Belts in Taekwondo!