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Volume 4| 24 February 2023| Roll Number 606| Week 4 Term 1

Kia ora

We have had a great few weeks here at Queenstown Primary School and it has been fantastic seeing all the Tamariki settling back into their learning.

It was a good turnout of parents attending goal-setting interviews for Yr 2, 4, 6 and 8 this week. This is an important part of our calendar at school as it gives us an opportunity to sit down with whanau and discuss learning and the next steps.

Earlier in the term parents of new classes in Yr 1, 3, 5 and 7 met with their new teacher to share information and get to know each other. These nights have been split out because we have classes that are entering their second year with the same teacher.

Rollover classes have been trialled and are now fully implemented across the school. Staying with the same teacher for 2 years has huge benefits, most importantly it allows positive relationships to blossom and learning to commence immediately at the start of the year.

Well done to all the athletes who competed in the athletic sports on Tuesday. Today at assembly, we acknowledged the champions of the year groups and announced that Kawarau was the winning house for athletics sports. Thank you to Paula Nicholls who works tirelessly for the students to provide these opportunities.

Congratulations to the Enviro Leaders who received badges for their great service - fantastic effort!

Good luck to the Yr 7/8 classes who head to Glendhu Bay next week for camp. I am sure you will enjoy your opportunity to try rock climbing and further testing out the school paddle boards.

Hopefully the weather is on the improve for the weekend after our sharp reminder this week that we live in the mountains. Connect with friends and family.

Nga Mihi

Matt Leach
Deputy Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday 27 February - Wednesday 8 March
Year 7 & 8 Glendhu Bay Camp
Rooms 30 and 31; 27 Feb - 1 March
Rooms 32 and 33; 1 - 3 March
Rooms 34 and 35; 6 - 8 March

Friday 3 March
Mufti Day to raise funds for schools in Hawkes Bay

Friday 10 March
Cup Cake Day - Year 6 Fundraiser

Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 March
Year 3 Kelvin Heights Camp

Monday 20 March
Otago Anniversary - School Closed

Tuesday 21 March
Year 5 - 8 Wakatipu Zone Athletics Champs

Wednesday 22 March
Mufti Day - bring a gold coin (Year 8 Fundraising)

Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 March
School Photos

Wednesday 29 March
COPSSA Athletic Champs

Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 March
Goal Setting Interviews for Years 1, 3, 5 and 7

Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 April
Education Outside the Classroom - House Days

Thursday 6 April
Last Day Term 1

Mufti Day to support flood-affected Hawkes Bay
Friday 3 March

Queenstown Primary School in conjunction with other schools in the Otago Region are holding a Mufti Day on Friday 3 March to raise funds for schools affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawkes Bay.

Students can ditch the uniform for the day, come in mufti and bring a gold coin donation!

If you would like to make an additional donation please log into the SCHOOL SHOP and go to 'Mufti Day extra donation - Flood Relief'.

Thank you so much for your support.

School Photos

School Photos are taking place on 27 and 28 March, please ensure your child comes to school in the correct uniform, your teacher will advise you of the day and time of your classroom photo.
All sibling photos are taking place in the school hall from 8.15am to 8.50am on both days.

Lost Wetsuit

A wetsuit has not been found since Moke Lake camp. The brand is O’Neil, black, with a large zip at each extremity and one on the chest, thickness 4/3, fitting a 1.50m height child.

If your child was at camp please check and return it to the school office.

Y5-8 Athletics Championships

Our Y5-8 Athletics Championships were held at the Events Centre on Tuesday 21 February with students competing in Sprints, Relays, Discus, Shot Put, Tug of War, Softball Throw, Hurdles, Long Jump and High Jump.

This was our first time competing at this venue for our annual Y5-8 Champs which serve as a qualifier for the Wakatipu Athletics Championships on Tuesday 21 March.

It began as a hot, sunny day with a fantastic number of students dressing up in their House colours and running, jumping, throwing their hardest in their events, and working hard in their House Tug of War competition. The rain just held off for us to complete the day, thankfully!

A huge thank you to all the staff and parents who helped run events and to all the parents who came along to cheer everyone on.

Results for 1st, 2nd and 3rd can be found below:

Top Three Placings: 2023

Y5 BOYS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Lohan Pedrosa	Lohan Pedrosa	Harrison Hodgson	Lohan Pedrosa	Taiga Fujimoto	Taiga Fujimoto	Merrik Doheny
2nd	Oscar Leahy	Joao Santana	Lincoln Moore	Charlie Bowey =2nd	Lohan Pedrosa	Lohan Pedrosa	Isaac Copsey
3rd	Charlie Bowey	Taiga Fujimoto	Jack Horrell	Rui Meekums-Parks=2nd	Charlie Bowey	Torben Clark	Rui Meekums-Parks

Y5 GIRLS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Addisyn Miller	Hope Samaauga	Addisyn Miller	Molly Murgatroyd	Kuini Pearce	Addisyn Miller	Addisyn Miller
2nd	Emily Ballantyne	Kuini Pearce	Lydia Skeggs	Addisyn Miller	Isla Bella Harrison	Emily Ballantyne	Emily Ballantyne
3rd	Isla Bella Harrison	Molly Murgatroyd	Maddy Hyland	Isabella Wilson	Addisyn Miller	Lydia Skeggs	Isla Bella Harrison

Y6 GIRLS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Aya Duffy	Oli Manulea	Aya Duffy	Aya Duffy	Eva Duffy	Aya Duffy	Aya Duffy
2nd	Eva Duffy	Sadie Bohaboy	Oli Manulea	Erika Clay	Aya Duffy	Hannah	Hannah
3rd	Hannah Aliprandi	Aya Duffy	Kimmi Shirota-McMahon	Oli Manulea	Hannah Aliprandi	Eva Duffy	Yasmin Santos

Y6 BOYS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Carter Purdue	Mikaeel Khan	Mahi Kane -Smith	Carter Purdue	Carter Purdue	Carter Purdue	Carter Purdue
2nd	Yuto Takeda	Kevin Galang	Mikaeel Khan	Kevin Galang=2nd	Mahi Kane -Smith	Jake Rogan-Butler	Max Trembath
3rd	Marcel Monnier	Leo Deveraux	Carter Purdue	Leo Deveraux=2nd	Max Trembath	Max Trembath	Marcel Monnier

Y7 GIRLS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Geneva Moran	Rudrakshi Sharma	Geneva Moran	Indi Redaelli	Geneva Moran	Geneva Moran	Hannah Berwick
2nd	Charlotte Galavazi	Geneva Moran	Amy Franklin	Iri Hollebon	Scarlett Bartley-Smith	Leilani Kaihe	Indi Redaelli
3rd	Scarlett Bartley-Smith	Iri Hollebon	Trixie Pearce	Scarlett Bartley-Smith	Trixie Pearce	Charlotte Galavazi=3	Geneva Moran

Y7 BOYS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Dominic Ashton	Ollie Broughton	Arshad Khan	Raphael Guyot De la Pommeraye	Dominic Ashton	Dominic Ashton	Dominic Ashton
2nd	Raphael Guyot De la Pommeraye	Robbie Nauman-Bourke	Ollie Broughton	Arshad Khan	Ryuya Hhiguchi	Towa Miyoshi	Theo Clamp
3rd	Renato Paredes	Raphael Guyot De la Pommeraye	Mark Lauko	Theo Clamp	Raphael Guyot De la Pommeraye	Raphael Guyot De la Pommeraye	Mark Lauko

Y8 GIRLS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Mia Pilcher	Kora Frisby	Kora Frisby	Kora Frisby	Mia Pilcher	Gioia Topliff	Kora Frisby
2nd	Kora Frisby	Talia Reid	Talia Reid	Ariana Salek	Kora Frisby	Kora Frisby	Keira Almog
3rd	Charlotte Robinson	Taylah Miller	Paolyn Gallardo	Talia Reid	Gioia Topliff	Amy Andrews	Alexis Dickson

Y8 BOYS	SPRINTS	SOFTBALL THROW	DISCUS	SHOTPUT	HURDLES	LONG JUMP	HIGH JUMP
1st	Issei Muta	Kaito Nakazawa	Xavier Horand-Barnett	Reuben	Issei Muta	Zac McAuliffe	Zac McAuliffe
2nd	Xavier Horand-Barnett	Justin-Li Moroney	Reuben Davis	Xavier Horand-Barnett	Zac McAuliffe	Xavier Horand-Barnett	Justin-Li Moroney
3rd	Scout Cameron	Zac McAuliffe	Scout Cameron	Kaito Nakazawa	Kaleb Box	Kai Mewburn	Xavier Horand-Barnett

FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING

Library News

REMINDER: Scholastic orders need to be completed by Monday 27 February.

Help Wanted

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer and part of a small team supporting our school library?

Parents and Caregivers who help in the library make such a difference in our school for all students, staff, and other parents or guardians who visit.

How will you benefit from being a Library Volunteer?

Learn our library procedures and how library materials are organised
Help with the shelving of fiction and non-fiction books
Participate in the Reading of shelves (organising and straightening)
Clean and dust shelves, counters, and tables
Be trained to cover and repair books
Help select books for displays
Help with our annual Book Fair

Work with other parents and caregivers and make new connections

Gain a feeling of satisfaction in doing a good job

If you are interested and have some free time either weekly or fortnightly, we would love to hear from you. Please email Emma Weinert QPS School librarian emmaw@queesntown.school.nz to let me know your interest and availability, or pop in when you are walking past. Please note all volunteers will be subject to the police vetting process.

NEW SCHOOL APP

From time to time Queenstown Primary updates its communication systems to ensure we have the best possible systems in place to get
our messages out to our community.

We will shortly be moving onto the Skool Loop APP messaging system and request that ALL our parents and caregivers download this APP to ensure you don’t miss out on important communication. From 24 April (Term 2) this will be the ONLY APP we will be using.

What do you need to do?

Delete SchoolAppsNZ

Follow the instructions below to install the new SKOOL LOOP APP AND the EDGE APP

The Senior School Garden to Table Programme will start up again with Year 6 classes this term. We rely on Parent help to support this programme.

We would love to have some keen volunteers that can help with the Kitchen and Garden Specialist roles. GTT is run 6 mornings a term and we can offer training for the specialist roles.

Please email Susan McIntyre if you could be available or want to hear more about this programme. susanmc@queenstown.school.nz

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.

Term Dates 2023

Term 1 - Thursday 2 February - Thursday 6 April
Term 2 - Monday 24 April - Friday 30 June
Term 3 - Monday 17 July - Friday 22 September
Term 4 - Monday 9 October - Tuesday 19 December

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of fun, motivated parents who work together to fundraise for QPS, as unfortunately the government doesn’t cover the schools wish list of facilities and education options for our amazing kids.

The PTA is unfortunately losing many of its members this year as their kids move on to High School.

There are many reasons why parents join the PTA. For some it’s to help the school offer better facilities and for others it’s simply to connect with more parents socially. Whatever your reason might be, you are welcome on the PTA!

We really would like to have a PTA that represents our diverse school community. You don’t need to have any special skills but just be happy to get together once a month in the school staff room and work as a team on projects initiated by the PTA.

This is a great time to come on board. Covid is behind us and with new ideas the PTA has the ability to contribute significantly to our school, particularly with the proposed classroom and playground improvements.

In the coming weeks look out for more communication from us in our drive for more members. In the meantime if you’d like to learn a bit more about what the PTA does, or are ready to join up now, please email qpsptachair@gmail.com or contact the school office who will put you in touch with us.

Remember to try and pack a 'Zero Plastic' Lunch.
This message has been brought to you by the QPS Enviro Leaders.

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.

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

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

Friendly reminder to please inform the school office of any changes to address, postal address, emails and cellphone numbers.

QPS School Checklist
GOT TO DO!		LINKS
	School Loop APP: Download 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.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

The Junior Football 2023 Season is open and waiting for you to sign up... and bring your friends too!

Pre-season training will begin on Wednesday 22 February
Teams will be allocated in March, so it’s OK for those unable to attend training until this time.
Training will be 4-5pm on the QEC fields next to Countdown.

Try before buy!
If you're new to our club and you would like to have a couple of weeks as a 'taster' without committing to signing up just yet, no problem!
Just email info@queenstownfootball.com and let us know you're coming along to one of our pre-season sessions to see if this is a good fit for you.

New format of training to help better support coaches throughout the season and help the kids learn and develop the core skills needed to play.

Save on registration fees through growing and supporting the club and bringing your friends along too;

$25 off registration when a parent becomes a coach or approved committee support team member (see options when you register)
$25 off registration fee for each new player introduced to QAFC, including returning players who didn’t play in 2022 (you need to be cited as an introducer for each new friend who registers and QAFC will credit you once they have paid their fees; so if you introduce 6 new players, you will get the full $150 back!!)
Registration fees will also be refunded for anyone who brings in a team name sponsor in 2023 – more details to come once you have registered.

If you are keen to assist the juniors with coaching then please mention when registering, or reach out to us info@queenstownfootball.com

Click to register | https://queenstownfootball.com/register-2023/

Kind regards,

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Wakatipus Junior Rugby season!!
Go to our website for more info https://www.wakatipurugby.co.nz/junior-club/ and register online at https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/60676
We're looking forward to seeing you all soon

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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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