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International students

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 9:30:00 +1200

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Arrowtown School is a signatory to the Code of Pastoral Care for International Students and is able to enrol international students.

Please follow the link to access information on enrolments etc.

Enrolment of International Students

Bike Days Cancelled Thursday and Friday

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 9:30:00 +1200

Both cycle skills days have been cancelled. We will now run these days again at the beginning of term 4 to promote safe cycling and walking for summer.

Whooping Cough

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 9:30:00 +1200

Please read here for information as there has been a case in the Queenstown District.

ARROWTOWN SCHOOL CYCLE SKILLS PROGRAMME � TERM 1

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 9:30:00 +1200

Our cycle skills programme will be held on Thursday 23 Feb and Friday 24 Feb - please note the class times and days have changed due to clashes with other events, please view the timetable. QLDC, Element, Police and Sport Central are behind the district’s Walk n Wheels promotion at Arrowtown School.

Rippa teams for 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 9:30:00 +1200

Please see teams here. The draw for all Wednesdays can be viewed at - Rippa draw 2012.

2012 Class Lists

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 9:30:00 +1200

Welcome back for 2012. School starts again on Tuesday 7 at 9am. Children are to go straight to their classroom, please see class lists 2012. We remind all children to bring their brimmed hats!

2012 Starting Arrangements

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 9:30:00 +1200

27 Jan, 2 & 3 Feb - Teacher training days on reading comprehension, numeracy and elearning.

Friday, 3 Feb - Class lists will be shown on the library windows.

Tuesday, 7 Feb - School starts back. (Children go straight to their classrooms.)

Dental Clinic

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 9:30:00 +1200

All year 8 students will be issued with an enrolment form to transfer their dental treatment to the dentist. They need to fill out this form and it is required back at the Arrowtown Dental Clinic by December 16. Treatment is free until they are 18 years of age. For any queries please call 03 442 1769.

The dental clinic is closed from Dec 23 - Jan 9, and open again on Jan 10 - Tues, Wed, Thur, 8am - 4.30pm.

Holiday Programme (Lakes Leisure)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 9:30:00 +1200

SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AT LAKES LEISURE
Lakes Leisure’s Summer Holiday Programme is back, better than ever and enrolments are now open! Sessions designed for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds will be held from 19-23 December & 4-27 January. Lakes Leisure offers a wide variety of activities sure to keep kids entertained such as Olympic Sports Day, Master Chef Comp, Eco-Extreme Day and Crazy Science Experiments - and much more! In a recent survey of programme parents, 100% said that their children enjoyed it, thought the programme was reasonably priced and would recommend it to others. For full programme details, click here. Prices start at just $22 per child for an 8.30am-3.30pm day. Bookings are now open and can be made by calling 03 450 9005 or dropping by the Queenstown Events Centre reception desk.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SWIM WEEKS AT AQUALAND SWIM SCHOOL
Alpine Aqualand’s Holiday Swim Week will be running from 19-23 December inclusive. Our intensive swim weeks are a fantastic way to rapidly build your child’s swimming skills in a warm and encouraging environment and get them ready and safe for a summer by the lake. Just $47.50 per child - includes five morning classes of up to 30 minutes, depending on their ability, plus free entry to pool. For further details click here, or to book call Aqualand Swim School on 03 450 9115 or email swimschool@lakesleisure.co.nz

Special Screening of Muppets Movie

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Please see attached flyer about a special screening of the new Muppets movie we are playing on Christmas Eve. We have some fantastic prizes to give away, we remind kids & parents to bring along the coupons when you come to the movies over the holidays so the school gets to take full advantage of the School Rewards Program.

Survey Results

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Our recent school survey results can be found online here. We are working through the comments and will be calling those that wanted to discuss particular things. Thank you all for the feedback.

Final Assemblies 2011

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Friday 9 December:

1.30pm - Yr8 leavers Assembly

Wednesday 14 December:

11.30am - Yr5/6/7 Assembly

1.30 pm - Yr0/1/2 Xmas Assembly

Thursday 15 December:

1.45pm - Yr3/4 Xmas Assembly

Touch Rugby Cancelled 4.15pm Tonight

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Touch Rugby - Cancelled today (Monday 21 November)

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 9:30:00 +1200

School Fair - Silent Auction & Raffles

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 9:30:00 +1200

'The Arrow' private hotel package includes;
A one night stay in a Luxury Super King Suite, Drinks and canapés on arrival in the historic stone cottage, A hair style and blow wave before dinner, Dinner for two to the value of $150 at Gantley's Restaurant, Drop off and pick up from Gantley's restaurant, A gourmet breakfast for two delivered to your suite, Complimentary wireless internet and local phone calls, Luxury toiletries in the suite, Late checkout of 2pm

$150 dollars at the Crowne Plaza restaurant

4 rounds of golf at Millbrook (including carts) - (value $700)

Peppers Hotel Suite Bed and Breakfast for Two Valued at $293

2x day trips with Real Journeys

2x Ultimate Hikes Routeburn Track Encounter Guided Day Walk vouchers (value $169 each)

Family Portrait: $225.00 and will include the portrait sitting and x1 8x12 print from Sue Williams photgraphy

$100 travel voucher from the flight centre

Bungy jump vouchers x4

Jet boat rides

Accomadation at the Hermitage

4x Helicopter flights with The Helicopter Line

a nights Accommodation with breakfast included at Willowbrook B&B

10kg’s in total of fresh fish off the fishing boat

wine wine and more wine

There’s loads more, just too many to list

The Central Otago athletics have been postponed until tomorrow (Thursday 10 Nov)

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Central Otago Athletics - Postponed untill Wednesday 9 Nov.

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 9:30:00 +1200

2012 Term dates

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 9:30:00 +1200

2012 Term Dates

Term 1 - 7 Feb to 5 April

Term 2 - 23 April to 29 June

Term 3 - 16 July to 28 Sept

Term 4 -15 Oct to 20 Dec

Holidays (in term time)

25 April - ANZAC day (Wednesday)

4 June - Queens Birthday

22 October - Labour Weekend

Free Podiatry Consultation for Arrowtown Students

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Queenstown Podiatry are pleased to offer you a complimentary obligation free consultation to fully assess your child’s feet or walking patterns. The podiatrist, Gareth, can offer you practical and affordable foot care
solutions for you and your family. Some of the children’s foot issues thry manage:
• Heel and arch pain
• Knee pain (including Osgood Schlatter Syndrome)
• Pigeon toe / in-toe walking
• Flat feet
• Foot / knee alignment issues
• Veruccas (warts)
• Nail problems – ingrown nails
They also provide:
• Orthotic manufacture for school/sport shoes and ski boots
• Footwear advice

Ski Groups for 2011

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

The ski groups for week 3 (19 August) of the year 4-8 winter sports programme are available to view here. The daily programme can be viewed here under snowpsorts programme.

10am start, Thursday 18 August.

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

We will have a 10am start, Thursday 18 August, due to the forecast of severe frosts as many of our teachers live in Queenstown/Arthurs Point. Buses will run 1hr later than usual.

The library will be open for children if parents need to drop children off early.

Delayed start 10 a.m. Wednesday, 17 August

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

We will have a delayed start at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, 17 August as icy roads are predicted in the morning.

Buses will run an hour later than normal.

School is closed today - Tuesday, 16 August

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

School is closed today - Tuesday, 16 August - because of weather/road conditions.

The Extravaganza is postponed until next week.

School is closed today - Monday, 15 August - due to snow.

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

School is closed today - Monday, 15 August - because of weather conditions.

The Extravaganza is postponed until next week.

School finishing at 2pm for Interviews today

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Classes finish at 2pm for parent interviews today. Buses will run at the normal time. Any children unable to be picked up will be supervised through to when we normally finish.

Newsletter 4 August

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

The first newsletter for this term is now available to view or download online.

Senior Cross Country

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 9:30:00 +1200

The results (top 8) and images from todays cross country are on our sports blog - http://arrowsports.blogspot.com/

School Starting at 10am today (Weds 13)

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 9:30:00 +1200

All schools in the Wakatipu Basin have a delayed start today (Weds 13 July) because of road conditions. School will start at 10am today. All buses in the Wakatipu Basin will be running one hour late this morning.

Senior Cross Country Yr5-8

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Hi Parents,

Due to the snow, field conditions and weather forecast, we have postponed the Yr5-8 cross country until Tuesday 2 August which is the first week back at school after the holidays. We will use the sports blog to share any further information.

Travel to School Survey Summary

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 9:30:00 +1200

This report has been produced for Arrowtown School, by the School Travel Plan Co-ordinator for QLDC, summarising data we got from student surveys which asked children how they got to school and how they would like to get to school.

Football Practise Cancelled

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Hi Parents, Queenstown Football Club has cancelled todays football practice (Wed 6 July).

After School Care Survey

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 9:30:00 +1200

We are looking at the possibility of offering out of school care on site at our school and need to know how many families are interested. Please complete the survey

School Charter Consultation

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Every New Zealand school is required to have a school charter. Our existing charter was developed in 2007. The Board of Trustees has drafted a revised charter to better reflect our current aims and priorities. The draft is attached for your inspection. Click here. Your comments and suggestions on the charter are invited. Please email office@arrowtown.school.nz with any feedback by Friday, 24 June. All feedback will be considered at the Board of Trustees meeting on 29 June 2011.

Ski Rental Fitting Postponed

Tue, 7 Jun 2011 9:30:00 +1200

The pre-fitting of rental equipment for children participating in the school ski programme that was set for Friday 10 June has been postponed, as there are not yet rental staff available to fit the equipment, due to the complete lack of snow. We do not yet have an alternative date as it is in the weather gods hands!

Ice Skating Yr0-3

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 9:30:00 +1200

This year’s Ice Skating programme begins in Week One, Term 3. Follow the links for more information about the programme or view the timetable.

Winter Sports 2011

Wed, 18 May 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Hi Parents,

Today, an information and a return form for term 3 wintersports is coming home with your children today (follow links to view or download online). Please read and return this form as soon as possible, so as to allow Tim and Paul to start organising groups and parent help. We will endeavor to have this done before the end of term 2. Feel free to contact Paul or Tim with any questions.

Football practice cancelled today

Wed, 4 May 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Todays Practice for U8, U10 & U12 is cancelled due to the weather

U14 and U17 teams will still have a practice – we will see you at 4pm

CO Rippa Finals

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Please follow the draw link for the times of all games on the day. All rules/regulations can be found following the rules link. If you have any queries, please contact Paul Winders.

"You've got the Power"

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 9:30:00 +1200

This Friday 8 April we have the El Gregoe show performing ‘You’ve got the Power’ in the hall for all children. The show teaches key values that make the ingredients for good friendships with a strong emphasis on a bully free environment. The cost for the show is $4 per person. Please return money in an envelope by Friday morning to the office. Please have your child’s name, room number and ‘El Gregoe show’ on the front of the envelope.

Touch Rugby Season Finished - No games Monday 4 April!

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Just a reminder that last week was the final week of touch rugby until T4.

Walk n Wheels Thank You

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 9:30:00 +1200

A big thank you to all the children, parent helpers, Councillor Lex Perkins and other volunteers who supported our Walk n Wheels event in early March. Eight schools in the district participated with cycle skills being a big focus during the week. Our thanks to Element for spot prizes and expert advice on helmet and bike safety. Our special thanks to Constables Beth Fookes and Zoe Albon who led the cycle skills courses and sparked enthusiasm to get our children walking and wheeling. Also to our teachers who encouraged children to take part and coordinated parent help. Feedback about participation rates and prize draws will be given to the school over the next week.

Rafting for $40 and fundraise at the same time!

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Whitewater Rafting Adventure with experienced guides: 26/27th March. On Roaring Meg section of the Kawarau river. Rafts running 10am, 12pm, 2pmand 4pm. $40 per person or $100 per family of 4. Minimum age 10. Fundraising for members of the Alexandra Slalom Kayak Squad to represent NZ at the Pre-World Junior Kayak championships in Wausau, USA in June/july 2011. For more information contact Karen and Geoff Woodhouse on Ph;4425331, mtrosa7@xtra.co.nz

Yr5-8 Triathlon Results

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Please visit the School Sports Blog for all results and images from the day. Additional information for those children who go to the Central Otago Champs will be sent home soon.

School Triathlon (Yr5-8) - Aqualand

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Our school triathlon is coming up next Wednesday at the Events Centre in Frankton. A form should come home with your child, should our couriers lose the information you can download a copy here. Can all parents please indicate on the form if your child needs to take the bus or meet there.

Bike Day Cancelled today

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 9:30:00 +1200

The children will do the safety component in class. They do not require bikes.

Touch Rugby Cancelled today (21 Feb)

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 9:30:00 +1200

2011 Start Dates

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Friday 28 January - Class lists displayed on library windows
Mon 31, Tues 1 Feb - teacher only days
Weds 2 February - School resumes for children

2011 School Terms

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Term 1 - Weds 2 Feb to Fri 15 Apr
Term 2 - Mon 2 May to Fri 15 July
Term 3 -Mon 1 August to Fri 7 Oct
Term 4 -Tues 25 Oct to Fri 16 Dec

Bus Procedures Manual

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Arrowtown School Bus Procedures Manual

Important Cybersafety Information for Parents

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 9:30:00 +1200

Young kiwis do a range of things in Cyberspace - most reflect activities that "in your day" were done offline. "InMyDay" will help you understand this environment and what young people do there. The range of activities young people do online creates both opportunities and challenges to their well being. "InMyDay" will also help you understand what those challenges look like.