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Principal's Message
Kia ora koutou,
In today’s newsletter you’ll find information on:
- The Board’s Outstanding Achievers Award – Nominations close soon!
- PBS AROHA fund – can you donate just $5?
- Inclusive Network Meeting details
Did you join us at the local Kapa Haka festival at Southwards last Friday? If you were there, I’m sure you felt as proud as I did! Our group took the stage second and absolutely rose to the occasion. Their singing was crisp, their actions beautifully in sync, and their mana shone through.
This festival, now in its 31st year, is an important local event, and Paraparaumu Beach School has proudly performed at every single one. A big thank you to our amazing kaiako, Cath Franks, Jalah Davis, and Colin Siversen, who dedicate time each Monday to rehearse with this large group of students. Special thanks as well to Amanda Miratana for skillfully applying the moko designs and support with costumes.
We also want to extend our gratitude to all the parents who helped with transport, preparation, and support on the day. Your awhi makes these experiences possible, and we’re so thankful for your ongoing support!
In other fantastic news, last week PBS staff were delighted to hear of another former PBS kid making Head Student for 2025. Congratulations to Tristan Chambers who will be Head Prefect of Palmerston North Boys High School! Tu meke Tristan, we wish you all the best in this leadership role and know you’ll continue to support, mentor and inspire others.
Ngā mihi nui,
Jess Ward
Principal – Tumuaki
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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
Yesterday our Year 2 students showed curiosity and respect on their trip to Whakarongotai marae in Waikanae. For many of these students and a number of our parent helpers this was their first visit to our treasured local marae.
Connecting with local iwi and developing an appreciation of Te Ao Māori is an important part of our learning at PBS. Thank you to local iwi members for supporting our progress in this space.
Welcome to Our Recent New Students
There were no new students this week
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/
Board Outstanding Achievement Award
The purpose of this award is to acknowledge students who have achieved at a very high level of their chosen pursuit (academic, sporting, cultural, community service or other activities). It is intended to be used to promote these students as role models throughout the school community in a manner that encourages other children to look up to and strive to emulate. Students in Years 4-8 are eligible to be nominated for the award.
Official nomination forms are available from the school office or on the school website under ‘Board of Trustees’. They should be completed and returned as soon as possible. The nomination closing date is Friday, 22 November.
For further information on the awards process, please contact Assistant Principal Vicki Wilson during school hours on 298 5775.
Wonderful Student Work
It looks like Room 1 students could hold a successful art exhibition! They have been diligently crafting these wonderful mosaic artworks using magazines and coloured papers. They have taken inspiration from the work of local artist and PBS parent Anthea Weir. Thank you for inspiring us all to get creative!
On that note, don’t forget to support other local artists in the Kāpiti Arts trail this weekend. 🙂
PBS Fishing Club
Mr Trask, our awesome Property Manager/Caretaker, runs a Fishing Club that has become very popular with a lot of our students. They meet once a week at morning tea time to discuss all things fishing and even get issued a bit of homework! Last Sunday, some of the group met up down at the beach, along with some parents, to have a bit of a fish. We hear there wasn’t a lot caught but they had a great time with lots of learning. Thanks Mr Trask for all of your mahi in this space!
Using the @School App
I will regularly highlight a button on the @school app. This week it is:
Did you know you are able to print down and keep your child/ren’s previous Learning Summaries to keep in paper format. Just follow the instructions below.
The red notification button shows how many items have been added to this link. Once you push the link you will be sent to this page:
You then push which learning summary you would like to see – End of Year or Mid Year. Once you push the button it takes you to another screen and you will see this selection (there will be a 2024 once the learning summary has been published):
You then push on the year you wish to view. This will then download a PDF which you need to open. This is what you will then see. Once you have those
Then push the print icon on the top right of your screen 
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)
Today is Parihaka Day. The description below will help you understand why Parihaka is an important aspect of Aotearoa’s history.
The Taranaki settlement of Parihaka had become the symbol of peaceful resistance to the confiscation of Māori land in New Zealand. On the 5th of November 1881 the Invasion of Parihaka took place and 1500 troops invaded the settlement of Parihaka.
Why is Parihaka important?
In the 1870s and 1880s, Parihaka was the location of the most visible peaceful protests in New Zealand. These protests were led by two Māori leaders – Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakāhi. They, along with the people of Parihaka used passive resistance as a means to oppose the colonial government that was trying to occupy Māori lands. Today, Parihaka still hosts an international peace festival every year in January. It is also still the meeting place of the followers of Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakāhi’s people on the 18th day of every month.
The Invasion of Parihaka
On the 5th of November 1881, 1500 troops were led to Parihaka by John Bryce. An Armstrong gun was placed on a hill nearby, pointing directly at the village. At the entrance to the village, the British troops were met by singing children and women who had baked bread for them and were happily welcomed in. Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi intended to show the troops that the village was a peaceful place by having the children welcome the troops in. However, the British did not have such peaceful intentions.
Over the following days, Bryce threatened the people of Parihaka with arrest, hard labour and the gun on the hill. The villagers responded by sitting silently and peacefully, and refusing to respond. Finally, the British arrested or chased off almost all the people of the settlement. The women of Parihaka were attacked by British men, and the troops pulled down houses and burned crops, intending to leave the place inhabitable for whoever was left behind. Even the farm animals that belonged to the villagers were slaughtered.
What happened to Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi?
They were both among those who were arrested and imprisoned on the South Island. They were held without trial and were eventually released in 1883 after 16 months of being imprisoned.
Upon hearing their leaders had been released from prison, the people of Parihaka began to assemble and rebuild the village.
They resumed their peaceful protests against the powers of colonisation, and continued to obstruct the surveying of Māori land. Te Whiti and Tohu also organised communal walks (hīkoi) throughout Taranaki in order to draw attention to the issue. They were both arrested and jailed again during the 1890’s.
Both Te Whiti and Tohu died and were buried at Parihaka. Tohu in February 1907, and Te Whiti in November 1907. After their deaths, the monthly meetings carried on and are held to this day.
Just recently, over 130 years later, the Crown made an apology to the hapū of Parihaka and Taranaki about the way they had been treated so unfairly. The Crown said they had done wrong, they had made bad choices and had hurt the whānau of Parihaka and their descendants.
Netball
With the winter netball season well and truly over, it is disappointing that there are still netball uniforms outstanding. These need to be returned to school asap.
Also, for those whānau who have made arrangements to pay off the netball fees can you please remember to make small regular payments to enable these to be paid off before the end of the year. If you are having any problems with doing this please contact Debbie, in the school office, and have a kōrero with her.
Te Motu Athletics Day
Te Motu held our Athletics Day yesterday. We were very lucky with the weather, and the students had a great day competing in sprints, vortex, long and high jump, discus and shot put. In the afternoon we had a hotly contested class relay, which was won by Room 14. Congratulations to the following students, who have qualified for Interschool Athletics next week. More information will be sent home shortly.
Year 7 Boys: Phoenix Tee, Cash Va’a, Zavier Marshall, Leo Holloway, Kade Gardiner
Year 7 Girls: Eden Kavakura, Alyssa Hudson, Sophie Stevens, Libby Ryan, Kaya O’Brien
Year 8 Boys: Juvan Scholtz, Corey Whitfield, Max Wood, Matthew Livingston, Mitchell Moloney
Year 8 Girls: Holly McCullagh, Phoebe Corin, Keely Collier-Fiske, Quin Steinmetz, Mia Grant, Mia Thomson
PBS Aroha Fund - can you help a little?
It’s November which means Christmas is just around the corner! At PBS we know that sometimes Santa’s sleigh tips more gifts out at some addresses and not so many at others. He really needs to get that sleigh in for a Warrant of Fitness!
If you can spare $5, $10 or $20, the PBS community could help Santa out (as we have every year). If you would like to help out, look on KINDO under PBS AROHA. You can contribute $5, $10 or $20 at any time during the year. If a local business wants to make a contribution they can contact Debbie on accounts@pbs.school.nz to arrange another way to pay.
Last year we were incredibly grateful to the kind owners of Paraparaumu Doors who went on a shopping spree to supplement Santa’s contributions! If your company wants to get involved this year, we’d love to hear from you.
Please talk to the office, Sarah Chambers or Jess Ward if you would like to know more about our PBS AROHA fund. All discussions will be confidential.
Giving a little means a lot!
Year 6 & 7 Parents - Call for Camp Helpers
Remember to get your applications in to be a parent helper at camp in March next year! Applications close on 29 November.
Application forms were emailed to you or you can pick one up from the school office.
Treat Yourself Tuesdays
Mini iceblocks will be on sale at morning tea time every Tuesday until further notice. Cost is $1 each.
Important Notice re Ezlunch
The last time you will be able to order Ezlunch for this year will be Friday, 13 December 🙂
Special Children's Christmas Parties
Special Children’s Christmas Parties organises a Children’s Christmas Party each year for young people aged 3 to 12 years. Wellington Region’s party will take place on Saturday, 7 December 2024 at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.
As a registered school, we can register children for the event if you think your child meets the criteria. Only one adult can attend with each child. This link will take you to the Webpage for further information: https://www.sccpnz.co.nz/
Please email, Carrie Reid-SENCo creid@pbs.school.nz, if you are interested in registering your child for this event. Requests must be received before Wednesday, 13 November.
Our school does not attend or supervise students at this event, our role is purely to assist families with registration. Any difficulties or queries, please contact the organisation directly.
Ngā mihi nui
Carrie Reid (SENCo)
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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
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Order & Win with Ezlunch
Week four of our five week giveaway, order ezlunch and be in the draw to win one of two $50 ezlunch vouchers!
How to enter for Week Four:
Place your ezlunch order for delivery between Monday 4th and Friday 8th November, and you’ll automatically be entered – we’ll share the winners each week.
Why choose ezlunch this term?
• Save time on busy mornings
• Enjoy our varied menu of nutritious options
• Satisfy even the pickiest eaters
• Support your school’s lunch program
Whether you’re a long-time ezlunch user or considering trying us for the first time, now’s the perfect opportunity to simplify your routine and possibly win a prize!
Ready to order? Login to your myKindo account to get started!
T&C’s apply. Every order goes in the draw. Two chances to win per order. Competition open to all New Zealand myKindo account holders. Competition runs for lunches delivered between Monday 4th & Friday 8th November. Winners will be drawn at 11am on Friday 8th November 2024. No correspondence will be entered into.
