"Together we are lifelong CREST learners"
Principal's Message
Kia ora PBS whānau and welcome to Term 3!
It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year.
Please keep reading as today’s newsletter contains information about:
- Lots of Term 3 news!
INSPIRATION WALL: We wrapped up Term 2 with a wonderful whole-school assembly under the sun, and the highlight was a special visit from former PBS student and All Blacks rugby star, Dane Coles. Dane, along with the All Blacks team, was so impressed by the way our PBS kids supported them during the last World Cup that he decided to show their gratitude by presenting us with a signed All Black shirt from the competition.
Our fabulous PTA has had this shirt beautifully mounted, and it will now hang proudly in our Admin area. This treasured gift will be the first piece on our school’s Inspiration Wall. Our aim is to show PBS kids that with hard work, dedication, and excellence, they can achieve their dreams just like Dane did. Thank you Dane!
NB: We will be on the lookout for more pieces of inspiration to add to this wall as the years go by.
OLYMPICS LEARNING: PBS Kids are excited for the upcoming Olympics starting this Friday! Each class has been assigned a country to support and champion throughout the event. Their classroom inquiry learning will involve discovering more about their chosen country and creating an engaging window display. Some of the countries you will see represented around PBS include Canada, Japan, South Africa, The Netherlands, and many more. Even our office team is joining in the fun by supporting France.
Mā te wā,
Jess Ward
Principal – Tumuaki
Upcoming dates for your awareness:
- 12-16 August- NZ Maths Week
- 19 – 23 August – PBS Book Week and Book Fair
- Thursday, 5 September – Teacher only day (school closed for instruction)
- 16 – 20 September – Māori Language Week
PRINCIPAL’S C.R.E.S.T CORNER:
At PBS we champion our school C.R.E.S.T values in everything we do.
Curiosity. Respect. Excellence. Self Management. Teamwork
CREST value of TEAMWORK: We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community for supporting the Lukic family (former PBS family) whose house on Gray Ave caught fire during the term break. Special thanks go to the neighbouring school families who were able to assist on the night of the fire and have continued to help since. Our school families have kindly made contributions to PBS Aroha via the Kindo app, which we will pass on to the Lukics. Any additional donations received by PBS Aroha between now and the end of this week will also be given to the family. Thank you for your ongoing kindness and teamwork as a community.
Welcome to Our Recent New Students
Grace – Rm 22
Paige – Rm 4
Micayla – Rm 16
Oakley – Rm 19
Ruby – Rm 19
Lachlann – Rm 19
Quinn – Rm 19
Alexander – Rm 19
Have You Checked Out Our Community Notices Directory?
Do you need to advertise your business, an upcoming event, need child care, or looking for a gift or new club to join? Check out the PBS Community Directory on our website https://kapiti.pbs.school.nz/
Using the @School App
I will regularly highlight a button on the @school app. This week it is the
If you have a child in Years 1 – 2 it is important that you enter the @school app and look at the learning summary entries your child’s teacher has written in the ‘Blog’. If you haven’t already been to this area on the @School app now is the opportunity to do so.
And the
If you have a child in Years 3 – 8 this button is important to you. This is the button where you will find a summary of your child’s learning for this half year. The learning summary (report) was published in the last week of Term 2. If you haven’t already read it, now is the opportunity to do so.
Using Māori Language at Home
Learning another language provides many benefits including greater academic achievement, greater cognitive development, and more positive attitudes towards other languages and cultures. So, let’s give it a go and help to revitalise this unique language to Aotearoa for our tamariki. Each week our newsletter will include words or phrases that you might like to try out at your kāinga/home.
Here are some essential kupu that you may hear ia ra (everyday)
I te ata – In the morning
E oho! – Wake up!
Maranga mai – Get up!
He rā pai tēnei – Today’s a good day
He rā wera tēnei – Today’s a hot day
He rā makariri tēnei – Today’s a cold day
Kāti te moeroa! – No sleeping in!
Kia tere kei tōmuri koe! – Quickly or you will be late!
Kua pōkai koe i tō pēke? – Have you packed your bag?
Kia pai te rā! – Have a good day!
New Accounts Contact
Please note the new email address for our accounts department: Debbie Weekes accounts@pbs.school.nz.
Kid's Quote
Teacher – “How was your term break?”
6 year old student – “Woah, my social calendar was full!”
Quiz Night - Save the Date
PBS Te Motu camp fundraiser in conjunction with Salty’s Diner is going to hold another fun quiz night on Wednesday, 7 August.
Limited tickets are available on a “first in first served” basis by contacting cherie.wood@A1homes.co.nz. Get your quiz team of 4-6 people ready to go!
Netball
Please remember that when playing Netball at any level (Year 1 level to Representative) there are rules around the wearing of jewellery or other items on the netball court. It is an International Netball Rule that is strictly adhered to by Netball New Zealand and therefore all Netball centres. Here is the rule:
No adornment or jewellery may be worn other than a wedding ring which shall be securely covered with tape. A medical alert bracelet may also be worn provided it is covered with tape.
If your child is asked to remove any adornment or jewellery, please ensure it is taken off or your child will not be able to take to the court to play.
Recent Student Achievements
Dance: Smash Wellington Dance Competition was on over the holidays on the stage at Southwards Museum. Four PBS kids smashed it on stage! Well done Riley, Anna, Jermayne and April. All girls won medals and had an amazing time.
Recent Student Achievements
On Monday, 15 July the Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course hosted 90 juniors for the 2024 Eagles U19 Golf Tournament. Players attended from Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Auckland. In the U13 18-hole division, Callum Rice placed 1st with 44 Stableford points, 8 under his handicap. This was the best stableford score across the entire field! In addition he was awarded the Jason McConkey Memorial Shield which is awarded each year to the PBGC member with the highest Stableford score.
Future Student Achievements
If your child has an achievement you would like us to share in our newsletter, then please send details (and a picture if you would like) to mbarfoote@pbs.school.nz
