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Volume 19| 123 June 2022| Roll Number 635| Week 8 Term 2

Kia Ora Whanau,

I’m going to say it again….. where are all these weeks going? It only seems like yesterday that I was penning some thoughts for the newsletter. It has been another busy week at school with Wakatipu zone swimming sports, garden to table, ice skating, St John’s first aide sessions, and 2 Raw cooking demonstrations for Yr ⅞.

If you have been following the news, schools in New Zealand have been struggling with the disruptions of widespread sickness. At QPS we have been juggling a large number of student absences and staff illnesses. The different bugs that seem to be doing the rounds are quite nasty and keep people at home for a number of days. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the staff at school and our relief teachers who have been incredibly flexible with the changing dynamics. I am proud of the team here as we have managed to keep normality at school. Please look after yourselves and if your child is unwell please keep them home.

It was great to see the lights turned on at Coronet Peak last night for night skiing. I enjoyed having a few runs before it got too cold and I had to retreat home for my hot soup. There have been emails sent home this week from class teachers reminding parents to sign up for ski camps. For Yr 5-8 can you please urgently sign your child up if you would like them to attend one of the snow sports weeks. The spaces are limited and they are filling up quickly. The Yr ¾ camp has booked out and we have been able to negotiate another week to allow for this overflow. We will let you know when this is available on the website for you to book.

Thank you to the parents who took the time to give feedback on our Behaviour Management Plan. This is going to the Board Meeting tonight and we are hoping to have a finalised document ready to share next week. Mrs Bell and Miss Saville will complete the prize draw next week and post this on Facebook.

I am looking forward to having a day off tomorrow to reflect on Matariki. I will be gathered with my family, having some Kai and remembering people who I have loved and lost. This will include trying to beat the rush to get a carpark up the mountain. Whatever you are doing this weekend please take time to spend with the family and look after yourself.

Kia Ora

Matt Leach
Acting Principal

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IMPORTANT DATES

ALL ACTIVITIES DEPENDENT
ON ALERT LEVELS

Friday 24 June
Matariki Celebration - SCHOOL CLOSED

Thursday 7 July
Central Otago Swimming Champs

Friday 8 July
Last day of Term 2

Monday 25 July
Term 3 Commences

Wednesday 27 July and Thursday 28 July
School Photos

Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 August
3 Way Interviews

Friday 2 September
QPS ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT

Around the School

Finding the Balance!

Fun with Mr Dubnick! Structures with balance and stability are vital in today’s building profession. This industrious group of year five students worked collaboratively to build structures nearing 3 m tall before toppling to the ground! An absolutely outstanding effort and a lesson and perseverance!

Swimming Skills and Games

Our Year 5, 6, 7 and 8 students started their swimming skills experience this week at the Queenstown Events Centre.

PMP

Room 3 are using the Perceptual Motor Programme (PMP) to develop gross motor skills and coordination.
The concentration and smiles on their faces show how valuable this programme is for young children's movement skills.

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

Local Schools Season Passes:

Cardrona

Local child season passes online with the following link
https://secure.cardrona-treblecone.com/s/local-school-child-season-pass

NZSki

Purchasing Online – up until June 17, opening day of season at Coronet Peak.
Purchasing at The Station Snowcentre or through 0800 697 547, available all season.

Student Success

At the Queen’s Birthday Weekend Neptune meet held in Dunedin on 4th & 5th June, Sydney Alva & Bailey Mackay competed in the U14 categories with the following achievements:

Sydney Alva:

200m Butterfly - 1st Gold

50m Butterfly - 3rd Bronze

Bailey Mackay:

200 Breaststroke 5th

100 Breaststroke 6th

50 Breaststroke 3rd Bronze

Fantastic effort!!

Situations Vacant
Please email newsletter@queenstown.school.nz if you have a position available that you would like to advertise.

Columbus Coffee at Mitre 10 Mega Queenstown require a part time or full time front of house team member with a passion for great customer service to join our team.
The successful applicants will have a strong customer service skills, be a team player, and have a cheerful attribute would be a great advantage! Barista experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
If you are seeking a part time or full time position, with hours to suit your lifestyle or family life, this could be for you!
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Please contact:

Johnny Oaten & Alex McMillan
Owner / Operator
T 03-441-4432, M 027-637-3304, M 027-230-9964
P.O. Box 1539, Queenstown 9348
Mega Mitre 10, 46 Brookes Road,
Frankton, Queenstown 9300
columbuscoffee.co.nz

Term Dates 2022

Term 1 - Wednesday 2 February - Thursday 14 April
Term 2 - Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
Term 3 - Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
Term 4 - Monday 17 October - Friday 16 December

Salvation Army Support

School parents and increase rent and mortgage rates
Many of you will be experiencing increased food and transport costs. Also, with mortgage interest rates on the rise, many people will have less money in their pockets. Although a lot of people do not own their own homes, the flow-on effect of mortgage interest rate rises will result in increased rents. If you are concerned about how you will afford these increased costs, you may be interested in speaking to our financial mentor. This is a free service run by The Salvation Army. Our service provides support to those struggling with their finances. We can provide skills that will improve your future financial well-being. This service is for people who wish to learn how to manage their money, keep debt under control and plan for future financial success.

If you have any parents who may need our help, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0211955534.
Thanks.

Sandra McClennan
Financial Mentor

General Information

SCHOOL HOURS

School commences at 8.55am and ends at 3.00pm.

Brain Break 10am to 10.10 am
Morning tea break 11.00 am to 11.30 am
Lunch break 12.40 pm to 1.30 pm.

It is recommended that your child arrives at school no later than 8.45 am.

QPS School Checklist
GOT TO DO!		LINKS
	SchoolAppsNZ APP: Download the SchoolAppsNZ from your App Store or Google Play for FREE or click on the links opposite. Please download now to keep up to date with all school information.	APP - ANDROID
		APP -APPLE
	BUS: If riding the bus, determine route and register via the QPS Website - You can also update any changes to your student's bus route and days throughout the year via this link. Use the link opposite or go to http://www.queenstown.school.nz/index.php/bus-information	BUS REGO
	UNIFORM: Order your school uniform via the QPS Website - a uniform shop is open Tuesdays 8:30-9:00am in the School Hall with sample sizes to try on and some second hand uniforms to purchase. Use the link opposite or go to http://www.queenstown.school.nz/index.php/uniforms	UNIFORM ORDERS
	SCHOOL SHOP: Create a School Shop Account - this is essential - it allows you to order school lunches, sign up for sports events, fundraising events etc. No more having to find cash for your child to take part in school activities. Use the link opposite or go to https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop and choose Queenstown Primary School	SCHOOL SHOP
GOT TO KNOW!
	ABSENCES: If your child is going to be absent from school you must advise the SCHOOL OFFICE prior to 9am by phone - 442 9120 (press 1 to leave message 24/7), via the School App or via email absences@queenstown.school.nz For planned absences during term time complete the Absence form on the QPS website and submit.
	MESSAGES: Any urgent messages for students need to be phoned through to the SCHOOL OFFICE 442 9120 not later than 2pm.
	SCHOOL HOURS: School commences at 8.55am and ends at 3.00pm. There is a Brain Break 10am - 10.10 am, morning tea break is 11.00 am to 11.30 am and lunch break is 12.40 pm to 1.30 pm. It is recommended that your child arrives at school no later than 8.45 am.
	PLAN YOUR DAY: Please ensure that your child knows what they are doing after school each day
	LATE TO SCHOOL: If your child arrives after the 8:55am bell has rung then they MUST go to the SCHOOL Office to sign in on the tablet.
	BUSES: Please advise the SCHOOL OFFICE 442 9120 if your child is NOT travelling home on the bus on a day you have registered them to be on the bus. Please respect this request as it can delay bus departures. To register your child for the bus, please see the information and link above in the “Got to Do” section.
	TAKING STUDENT OUT FROM CLASS: Should you need to take your child out of school for ANY reason please sign them out on the tablet at the School Office and sign them back in on your return.
	CARPARKING: Weather dependent, Terms 1 and 4 will have the lower field open for parents to park when dropping off and collecting students after school. If you park in the School carpark AT ANY TIME you must collect a visitor pass from the School Office - failure to do so will incur towing costs.
	EMAIL: Please ensure you are receiving our school newsletter via email and emails from your child's classroom teacher. Check your Spam or Junk folder initially
	LOST PROPERTY: Lost property bins are located outside the caretaker’s office in the upper courtyard. Please ensure you label all items of clothing.
	CHANGE OF DETAILS: It is imperative that we have up-to-date contact information for all parent/caregivers so as to be able to contact you in an emergency or illness situation concerning your child. Please keep the School Office informed of any changes.
	SCHOOL LUNCHES: Tired of making sandwiches! Take a break and order your child Sushi on a Wednesday (order cut-off 8pm Tuesdays) and Pie & Juicy (order on a Friday. School lunch orders are ONLY accepted through our SCHOOL SHOP. Set up your account if you haven't already, pop funds on your School Shop account ready to order	SCHOOL SHOP
	ACCOUNTS: Please direct any finance queries to Carly in accounts at accounts@queenstown.school.nz. You will receive student statements throughout the year.
GOOD TO GO!
	WELCOME ABOARD! We hope you and your child are excited about all that QPS has to offer. Please pop in to the office to see our friendly admin team if you have any queries - happy to assist.

Uniform Reminder - Uniform Shop

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.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Slow Down Near School Buses

A reminder to parents/caregivers to take extra care around school bus stops. Please park on the same side as the bus stop wherever possible. But if you do need to park on the opposite side, cross to your children first instead of having them cross to you. Please never call to your child from the other side of the road – yes it does happen - and it can put children in great danger!

Parents please remember that the maximum speed when passing a stationary school bus stopped to pick up or drop off children is 20km/h regardless of which side the bus is on. Please take extra care around school bus stops and provide supervision for children needing to cross.

ADVERTISING

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:

h ttps://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.

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