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Volume 21|  8 July 2022| Roll Number 643|  Week 10 Term 2

Today I sit down and pen my last thoughts as acting principal. I have thoroughly enjoyed my term leading the school and thank the school board for the opportunity. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the hot seat and thank all the team leaders who have supported me with their stints as acting Deputy Principal. The support of all the team at QPS has made it so much easier.  I welcome Fiona back next term from her sabbatical and look forward to hearing all about her time away. 

Reports have been emailed home and shared on the Edge app. These mid year reports share your child’s progress and identify next steps. Please book yourself in for report feedback interviews early next term. These interviews are invaluable in supporting strong home school links. If you haven’t received a report please contact your classroom teacher. 

It has been a busy term with lots happening. We are so lucky to be able to offer so many opportunities for our students. Your children certainly benefit from a wide range of opportunities such as ice skating, swimming lessons at the Event Centre, Development of talents, organised lunchtime sport, house challenges and not to mention all the wonderful learning that happens in every classroom across the school. We can proudly say that QPS develops well rounded students. 

It’s been great having parents back on site this term, helping in classes, being parent help on trips, cooking sausages and sorting cupcake days. Your ongoing support is appreciated. 

That’s all from me, enjoy your holidays, be safe and we look forward to seeing you in term 3. 

Matt Leach
Acting Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

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 - booking information below

Thursday 1 September
Wakatipu Cross Country Champs

Friday 2 September 
QPS ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT

Thursday 8 September
Wakatipu Snowsports
Battle of the Basin

Monday 12 - Wednesday14 September
Optional Year 3-4 Snowsports Programme

Monday 19 - Wednesday 21
Optional Year 5-6 Snowsports Programme

Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 September
Optional Year 7-8 snowsports Programme

Thursday 22 September
Central Otago Cross Country Champs

Friday 30 September
Last Day Term 3


3 Way Interviews and Scholastic Book Fair

 

Dates

 

Times:

Tuesday 2 August  

Wednesday 3 August

3.30pm - 7.30pm

2.00pm - 7.30pm

 

These 15-minute interviews allow us to gather more information about your child by talking to you about their Mid Year Progress Report.  

Not only can you meet with your classroom teacher BUT you can also meet with one of our specialist teachers to discuss their progress in Science, Hard Tech and ICT. Please feel welcome to pop in and view samples of children's work or discuss the different programs that we offer. These teachers are available on Tuesday 2 August 3.30pm - 5.30pm for all year levels.

Justine Lock- SENCO and DP, Matt Leach-DP, and Fiona Cavanagh - Principal also have limited spaces available.

 

We use an online booking system to make times for interviews. This lets you choose the times that suit you.

1. Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

2. Enter our school code: f722b

3. Press go and follow the on screen prompts.

4. Confirmed bookings will be emailed to you.

Keep in mind that if you have more than one child, you will need to book early to get times close together. 

Please note: Conferences start at 2pm on Tuesday 2 August – if you are unable to collect your child at 2pm, they will be supervised at school until 3pm and buses will run as normal. No students are to sign themselves out.

 

While you’re waiting for your interviews - the Scholastic Book Fair will be on in the school library - pop in and have a look!

Click on the link to provide permission for sibling/family photos.

PhotoLife - Sibling Photo Request
Around the School
Help Wanted!

We are very excited to announce that INTERNATIONAL DAY 2022 has been scheduled for FRIDAY 12 AUGUST. This day cannot go ahead without the wonderful contributions from our International School Community. Please contact Sarah Ferguson (sarahf@queenstown.school.nz) if you are able to help organise a stall from your country at this year's festival.
QPS Netball 

It was a glorious but cold day on Saturday for the QPS Netball Teams playing at the Events Centre.

QPS - Year 3 teams playing each other.  Kowhai vs Whetu
Left to Right - Alanah, Samantha, Willa and Leila. 

Team Mangu, Year 4.
Addisyn, Aria, Maddy, Jessie, Georgia and Amelia.
 
Room 12 Swimming Programme at the Events Centre this week

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.
 
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.
 
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 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.



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Registrations are now open for our Term 3 Futsal. 
Full details are at the following links:


New Members Registration Link - Futsal

Existing Members Registration Link - Futsal

Registrations close on 22nd July.  

Futsal timings and full details

Many thanks
QAFC Committee
www.queenstownfootball.com
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: 

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.

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