We are delighted to inform you that Queenstown Primary School will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS AssessmentsTM this year.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies.

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   Remember April.

By Rudrakshi, Isabela, Gabi.

Remember the 1st of April when the year six teachers tried to fool us by saying that we were going to King Pin?

Remember when all the other teachers said that “Carl’s Lawn Mower broke down and we had to use scissors to cut the grass?”

That was April.

Remember 4th April,  Mrs Stephens came to join us to learn how to be a teacher?

Remember when Kieran left for Canada and Mark was sad?

That was April.

Remember when it was Mark's birthday and he gave us cookies? 

We really liked them. 

Remember when it was the last day of the term, the 14th of April and everyone was excited?

That was April.

Remember Easter when you wake up with the smell of chocolate.?

That was April.

Remember the school holidays when the weather was glorious?

Do you remember April?

Room 20 has been loving Garden to Table, thank you for the amazing parent support! 

SCHOOL SKI PROGRAMME

This year NZSki is taking bookings for the upcoming school ski programme.  You will be able to click on the links below to register your child for the relevant camp for your child’s year level, as set out below, and purchase the ski pass.  Please ensure you register your child for the correct dates.

Please book your child in for these camps as soon as possible as NZSki only has a certain amount of spaces available for each camp on the dates that we require you to sign up for.

This is run as an optional activity, with all students that are participating leaving and returning to school on the relevant days.  

We encourage all our Year 3 - 8 students to take advantage of this opportunity to experience skiing/snowboarding, whether it is their first time or they are seasoned skiers/snowboarders.

Dates for Camps to sign up are -

Year 3 & 4 Date for Camp:

12-14 September 2022 at Coronet Peak
 

Year 5 & 6 Date for Camp:

19-21 September at Coronet Peak
 

Year 7 & 8 Date for Camp:

26-28 September at Remarkables

NZSki 3 Day Camp Registration and Purchase Ski Passes

We are now approaching the time of year when adverse weather, including snow and ice, can affect roads and buses and the operation of the school. Below are the two main adverse weather scenarios and the methods of communication that we will use for adverse weather. 

Adverse Weather Overnight and early Morning 

We will liaise with QLDC’s roading contractor and the bus coordinator and make a decision regarding any changes to the school day. 

If changes are made they are likely to be: 

1. School is open as normal, however, some buses may be delayed or cancelled.

2. School has a delayed start (usually 10am), with a compacted timetable. Buses may be delayed or cancelled. 

3. School is closed. 

Please note that we liaise with all the schools in the Wakatipu Basin, and the decision to close or have a late start is coordinated by the designated representative for the school. (Conditions can vary across the basin and be different for schools). 

Adverse Weather During the School Day 

Please note that closing the school early is problematic for a number of reasons (notably trying to run all buses early), and we will try and run school until the normal end of day if at all possible. Accordingly, we do not want parents coming to school to collect their children unless specifically notified to do so. The likely scenarios for adverse weather events during the school day are: 

a) School runs until normal time, and buses run as normal. 

b) School runs until normal time, but some buses run early and/or runs are altered. 

c) School closes early, with buses also running early. In some cases bus routes may be altered. 

d) In an extreme adverse weather event students may be kept at school until travel is safe or even stay overnight.

Communication 

We will use the following channels for communicating with parents and students about adverse weather impacts:  

• QPS App alert - please download the free QPS App and sign up for alerts.  

• Email.

• Facebook- please follow us on facebook.

• Radio - announcements will also be made on local radio stations.  

Our primary concern is the safety of our students and this will always be paramount in our decision making. If parents are on the roads please ensure that vehicles are equipped for winter driving conditions. 

Matt Leach 

Acting Principal

Health and Safety Coordinator

Uniform Reminder - Uniform Shop CLOSED temporarily

You will find all your uniform requirements on the front page of our website with a full sizing guide.  The Uniform Shop is open every Tuesday of a school term in the school hall 8.30-9.00am sharp if you are unsure of size.  At the uniform shop, we have a small amount of secondhand uniform for sale.  If you would like to donate any uniform, please drop in to the school office.  NOTE:  School Hoodie can have your child's name on the back, cost $10, no nicknames allowed.

Student Accounts

If you would like to set up a payment plan for your child's account, please get in touch with Carly at accounts@queenstown.school.nz.  If you already have an automatic payment in place but are unsure if it will be enough to cover the items on your statement by the end of the year, do get in touch.  Likewise, if you think you may be paying too much, let her know and she can recalculate the amount for you!

Carly is here to help with any payment or statement queries you may have.

Student Absences
CLICK HERE to submit an absence.

About Craig's talk: 
Right now, more kids are dropping out of sport by their 13th birthday than ever before. For the athletes who remain, the youth sport culture is putting their mental and physical health at great risk and limiting their potential. Drawing from the latest research and more than 10 years of experience coaching kids, Craig explains where we’re going wrong, with practical tips to help your child be happy, healthy and achieve more in the sports that they love!

A thought-provoking and entertaining evening with Craig, this event is a ‘must see’ for parents/caregivers with kids who love their sport and for coaches working with youth athletes.

About Craig: 
Craig works with sports parents, coaches and organisations to develop more creative, confident and resilient young athletes. He holds a PhD in athlete development and supervises a number of postgraduate students at AUT University. Craig is the husband of International Netball and Beach Volleyball player Anna Harrison and dad to Isaac, Georgia and Benjamin.

What people are saying about Craig's talk: 
"We were fortunate to host Craig for two days at New Plymouth Boys' High School. During the evening he presented to over 100 parents in our community and it was exceptionally well-received by all. Craig comes with extensive knowledge and experience in the Youth Sport and Athlete Development space and provided a powerful, insightful and thought-provoking seminar to our parent community. We will certainly be getting him back early next year." - Matt Cleaver, Assistant Headmaster. 

Phil Hartshorn's Dunedin School of Music

Guitar, Drums and Bass Tuition

Full Time Professional Music Teaching.

Phil Hartshorn BA (HONS) PGDip Tching

Web: dunedinschoolofmusic.nz

Phone: 021 075 0927

I want to make you an awesome player, fast.

FREE DENTAL CARE 

Children in New Zealand are entitled to free basic oral health care services until 17 years of age. If you would like your child to receive this free service please click on the following link to complete the online enrolment form: 

https://www.southernhealth.nz/getting-help-you-need/oral-and-dental-health/free-oral-health-service-children/southern-district 

Or telephone the clinic – 034509370 or Freephone 0800 570 300 – we are located at 19A Douglas Street, Frankton, Queenstown

If you are not a New Zealand resident there is a criteria to be met in order to receive free care, please ask the dental staff before enrolling.