QPS School Checklist
GOT TO DO
LINKS
Skool Loop APP: Download the Skool Loop App from your App Store or Google Play for FREE or click on the link opposite.
Please download now to keep up to date with all school information
BUS: If riding the bus, determine the 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
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
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
Pick Up and Drop Off - please make yourself familiar with our PUDO Guidelines.
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 a 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 2 pm.
SCHOOL HOURS: School commences at 8.55am and ends at 3.00pm, morning tea break is 10.40am to 11.00am and lunch break is 12.30pm to 1.25pm. It is recommended that your child arrives at school no later than 8.45am.
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 STUDENTS 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 parents/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 (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
ACCOUNTS: Please direct any finance queries to Eve 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 into the office to see our friendly admin team if you have any queries - happy to assist.