You are 23 years old, trapped in an ice cave for 14 days by a sub-zero blizzard on the summit of New Zealand’s highest peak.

Between losing his legs at 23 years old due to frostbite and then going on to be the only double amputee to have stood on the roof of the world, the summit of Mount Everest, Mark has carved out careers as a scientist, a world recognised winemaker, business innovator, trekking guide and a leading International Motivator.

A silver medal from the 2000 Paralympics joins all medals from the world of alpine skiing, wine and his ONZM for services to the Disabled.

Founding Trustee of Limbs4All Charitable Trust, patron of many charities and author of 5 books (2 for youth, both finalists in The NZ Book of the Year Awards) Mark was recently awarded a doctorate (honoris causa) in Natural Resources. Over the last 10 years Mark has presented to hundreds of thousands of people across the world, inspiring them to embrace challenge, to develop the attitude to excel.

It is this combination of achievement in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds and his ability to interpret this to a wide range of people resulted in the honour of being both a delegate and panellist at the UN partnered 2009 Global Creative Leadership Summit in New York and a regular presenter at TEDx events worldwide, all opportunities to share his experience and philosophy with world leaders.

Much of Mark’s time currently is spent across Asia, consulting to the countries top executives, but FOS are thrilled to host Mark in Queenstown next month.

Come and join us for an evening with Mark Inglis from 7pm on Thursday 16 August.

Mark’s story is one of setbacks, determination against the odds and personal success, and this is a 'must hear' for everyone.

Tickets are $35 and include a welcome drink (beer/wine/soft drink).

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/an-evening-with-mark-inglis/queenstown

Shotover Primary School friends and family can quote promo code SPS18 for $10 off per ticket !

We are also thrilled to welcome guest speakers and GODZone 2018 winners, Chris and Emily Forne.

SNOWFARM

If you have ever wanted to try cross country skiing or snow shoeing then this event is for you !

The Snow Farm in Cardrona have put together some awesome packages on Saturday 4 August, for FOS:

1.30pm Cross country skiing lessons for 1 hour max 40 people: $50 per adults, 30$ per kids – trail pass, gear & lesson.
OR
1.30pm Snow Shoeing max 15 people: $35 – snow shoes & trail pass.
2.30pm – 4pm free time

If you would like to attend please complete the form via this link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hGmJXjCjgwstal469TJeOSX7mZIrzEXSqN8j0-eweQg/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, our Snow Farm expert Benoit Fercot will be happy to help. Please PM us.

SAVE THE DATE

Spring Fling 2018 – Saturday 22 September 2018

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If you need to contact us, please email spsfos@gmail.com

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

Entertainment Book

Remember to order your 2018/2019 Entertainment Book online at: https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/9r20698

There are some great deals !

Stuck on You Labels

We are fundraising with Stuck on You - if you need any kind of label visit www.stuckonyou.co.nz. Place your order and don't forget the fundraising code SHOTOVERPRIMARY.

Payless Energy

Payless Energy is donating $50 to FOS for every new customer. Payless Energy is Dunedin owned and operated, they have secure online billing with monthly readings, and best of all they are super competitive !! Give them a try at www.paylessenergy.co.nz - don’t forget to quote the fundraising code 4SHOTOVERPRIMARY.

Sausage sizzles

We are always looking for volunteers to help for an hour or two on a Friday cooking up the sausages. If you can help please email spsfos@gmail.com