Student Success

Wow, PBS students have been hauling in the certificates for high achievement this year!   At our school, some of our students displaying special academic abilities undertake extra studies through Kōtui Ako – The Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa.  This year their Kōtui Ako teachers have acknowledged the incredible work of Callum Rice in Physics and Emily … Read more

Respect in Rm 19

Last week, I had the pleasure of teaching in Room 19. I was so impressed to hear the 5-year-olds reminding each other about respect as they tidied up at the end of each session—specifically, respect for the items in their classroom. It was heartening to see these young learners applying the value of respect not … Read more

Newsletter 2024/36

“Together we are lifelong CREST learners” Principal’s Message Kia ora, One real joy of my job is watching kids play when I’m on duty.  I love watching them create games, enjoy each other’s company and get active.  It’s a perfect score when they show how easy it is to be sun-safe when doing so. Don’t … Read more

Tātahi Syndicate Term 4 2024 Update

Welcome back everyone! This term the children will participate in athletics rotations, Christmas singing (more information to come about our annual sing-along) and our Year 2s will visit Whakarongotai Marae in November. Term 4 is a sun hat term, so please make sure your child comes to school each day with a named, wide-brimmed, sun … Read more

Tātahi Syndicate Term 3 2024 Update

Welcome to Term 3! Kiwisports continue this term and from Week 5 onwards Tātahi will attend gymnastics sessions at Kapiti Gymnastics (more information to come soon). In week 5 we will celebrate Book Week and have our annual book week character parade on August 23. A huge welcome back to Tara Vertongen who is opening … Read more

Tātahi Syndicate Term 2 2024 Update

Thanks to those parents who came along to our Better Start Literacy workshop last week. We hope you found the information useful. This term will be another busy term. We have a lawn bowls session coming up, our annual Ngaru/Tātahi cross country (more info to come soon), Kiwisports, Matariki celebrations and student led conferences. You … Read more

10km Run

Congratulations to Matthew Livingston who completed in a 10km run at the weekend finishing 5th place in his category (under 16) and to William and Emily Hamden who competed in the Under 13 category. William finished in 2nd place and Emily 6th place!  And congratulations to Mia Thomson for recording the fastest 1km time for … Read more

Acers vs Staff & Parents Netball Game

Last Friday we had our annual netball game which is the highlight of the netball season. We had an enthusiastic crowd watching the game who cheered both sides on. All players in the Acers showed fantastic skill on the court and great sportmanship. Well done to all of you. We also had two of our … Read more