Salvation Army Support

Need a helping hand?  Foodbanks and other essential social services remain open at Alert Level 4 but are operating under strict protocols. The Salvation Army in Queenstown and Community Networks Wānaka continue to provide basic welfare needs for our community and stranded visitors.

For more information about the social services available, visit https://www.qldc.govt.nz/community/emergency-management/covid-19/welfare-assistance

And if you, or someone you know, needs help accessing goods and groceries, particularly if they’re vulnerable or having to self-isolate, other options include asking family, friends or a neighbour to deliver goods; click and collect; supermarket delivery or subscription food boxes.

We’re all in this together so let’s look after each other.  Don’t go without, please reach out – we’re only a phone call away. 

Oscar

My dog is called Oscar. He is a black mini schnauzer. Oscar has four legs and a fluffy tail. His tail curls up. He has soft fur and dark puppy eyes. His fur is as soft as one million feathers. Sometimes you can’t even see his eyes. He is a little dog.

 Oscar likes tickles and sleeping by the fire. He is very lazy. He likes to destroy soft things and chew sticks and shoes. He makes a mess on the floor like an explosion of sawdust. Oscar likes to go for walks and play with me. He steals tennis balls and cones when I play with Jack. Oscar is not very good at playing fetch. He doesn’t bring the ball back when I throw it. He thinks it is a funny game to play. It is not.

Oscar and I like to go for long walks and run around on the lawn. 

When Oscar gets the zoomies or gets wet, he runs around as fast as flash. Oscar likes to have cuddles with me on the couch.

By Freddie Horrell

Room 28.

August 2021

As you will no doubt be aware - Chickenpox is doing the rounds again.

Of particular concern is that some parents are bringing their children to the Emergency Department (ED) at Lakes District Hospital (LDH).  Unfortunately ED in Queenstown is not equipped to deal with this contagious disease and it is not an appropriate place to present for diagnosis - unless the child is experiencing worrying symptoms.  LDH staff have requested that we discourage parents with essentially well children from presenting them at ED.  There have been a few in the last week that have done this - this put others - particularly immune suppressed or pregnant at risk.  

If you have concerns or need someone to talk to either call their Public Health Nurse, Karina Anderson 027 447 1462, Maria Frewen 0274648990,  call Health line 0800 611 116  or call their GP in the first instance - unless experiencing serious symptoms.

Access To Free Period Products

Being able to go to school everyday is important for overall wellbeing. It provides a safe environment where children and young people can grow and learn, build social connections and a sense of belonging, and develop their potential. It has long-term impacts for health, employment opportunities and life choices.

Access to period products is just one way to remove barriers that prevent children and young people regularly attending school. Providing free period products is one way our government can directly address poverty and positively impact children’s wellbeing.

The initiative aims to provide free period products to children and young people in all state and state-integrated schools and kura across New Zealand during 2021, not only for use within the school setting but also at home. Queenstown Primary School is part of this initiative.

Access to period products is a necessity, not a luxury. Our product has arrived!

To access product please see Mrs Lock, Mrs Bailey, Mrs Nichols, Mrs Little, the office staff or talk to your teacher to collect two packets of the perfered product to take and use at home. Product will be available and housed within school bathrooms for use throughout the day.

If you have any queries please contact Justine Lock justinel@queenstown.school.nz

• Term 1.    Friday 16 April
• Term 2.    Friday 9 July
• Term 3.    Friday 1 October
• Term 4.    Friday 12 November and Thursday 16 December (students finish for the year on 15 December)

Uniform Reminder

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.

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.