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Volume 10| 15 April 2021| Roll Number 663| Week 11 Term 1

Enjoy the holidays!

IMPORTANT DATES

Tomorrow Friday 16 April school is CLOSED for Teacher Only Day

Thursday 15 April
Last day of Term 1

Friday 16 April
Teacher Only Day - SCHOOL CLOSED

Monday 3 May
Term 2 commences

Tuesday 18 May
Wakatipu Zone Rippa Rugby
Cup Cake Day - Year 5 2022 Stewart Island Camp Fundraiser

Wednesday 16 June
Non-Uniform Day - Year 5 & 8 Camp fundraiser

Tuesday 29 June
Cup Cake Day - Year 8, Dunedin Camp Fundraiser

Thursday 8 July
Last Day of Term 2

Friday 9 July
Teacher Only Day - SCHOOL CLOSED

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

THANK YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL PARENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Big shout out to the following individuals and business who also helped this week.
Go Bus
Ryan - SJ Allen
Dave Macleod
Ross Lawrence – NZSki
Skyline Enterprises
Wayne Park – Queenstown Police
Neil Harrison – Riverboarding
Ginny Godding – K Jet
Julie and Hana – First Aid Solutions
Accor Hotels
Sararose Brown
And all the wonderful QPS Staff!

A great time was had by all!

NZSKI 2021 local schools season passes

Please click on the link below to obtain your child's snowsports season pass.

All Year 3 - 8 students will participate in the QPS Snowsports Programme in Term 3 and will require a pass.

https://www.nzski.com/primary-schools

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

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 11.10 am to 11.50 am and lunch break is 12.50 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.

Term Dates for 2021

Wednesday 3 February to Friday 16 April
Monday 3 May to Friday 9 July
Monday 26 July to Friday 1 October
Monday 18 October to Thursday 16 December

Teacher Only Days

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)

SCHOOL SHOP REMINDER

A reminder when online ordering via the SCHOOL SHOP - if you DO NOT receive a confirmation email once you've placed your order, then your order did not go through and is probably still waiting in your cart to be 'checked out'.

Please check your email confirmations and we can all avoid future sad faces!

General Information

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.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

COMMUNITY NOTICES

CARDRONA - TREBLE CONE LOCAL CHILD'S PASS

Local Primary School Pass - Year 1 – 8: $129 – unlimited both mountains – purchase at Cardrona Corner any time prior to first visit, or email form to wanaka@cardrona-treblecone.com

Local Secondary School Pass - Year 9 – 13: $179 – unlimited both mountains – purchase at Cardrona Corner any time prior to first visit, or email form to wanaka@cardrona-treblecone.com

Parents – season pass Earlybird available until March 31^st - $799 (saver – Cardrona only with blackouts) $1099 (unlimited – both mountains no blackouts)

Forms available from QPS Office.

WHS Junior XI in conjunction with the Queenstown Cricket Club are hosting a bingo night fundraising event at Queenstown Memorial Centre.
Proceeds will go towards sending a playing team to Australia in 2022 as part of a bi annual school exchange.
To support us, please get together with your mates, dress in sporting attire and get ready to shout bingo!.
Ticket price includes bingo tickets plus food on the tables. A cash bar will be operating along with silent auction and some crazy games.
To book click here

Queenstown Ice Arena - CLICK HERE

CHEERLEADING CLASSES. Does your child have an interest in dance or gymnastics? Cheer could be a great fit for them. They will learn aspects of: dance, gymnastics, team building and stunts/lifts. No previous experience needed. Classes are held every Monday at the St Margaret's Church in Frankton. First class is free and after that it is just $10 per child per class. Times are as follows:
5 & 6 year olds: 3.45pm-4.45pm
7 & 8 year olds: 4.45pm -5.45pm
9-13 year olds: 5.45pm-6.45pm

Do you have a budding dancer? Contact Danceworks for jazz and ballet options

https://www.danceworksqueenstown.co.nz/

Wakatipu Junior Rugby Club

Please follow the attached link to register your child for the upcoming season.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/143985

Please note on this link you will find all information on the season that we have to date, including grades & costs. Please make sure you read through this carefully,

Regards
Emma

Wakatipu Rugby
Junior Administrator

Queenstown Junior Basketball Club (QJBC)
Registrations open on Wednesday 14th April at 7am.
Please go to their website to register: qjbc.wordpress.com
Registrations close on Friday 23rd April.
The 2021 season starts on Friday 7th May (first week of term 2).

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.

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.

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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