Covid19

By: Simon Clarke | Posted: Tuesday February 22, 2022

We’re sending this letter as there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community.

A student was at school on Friday the 18th of February during their infectious period. This is a scenario we have been expecting and preparing for.  

Everyone has successfully followed the advice and guidance and that is why, through using the Ministry of Education template, a small number of close contacts have been identified. Their parents have been individually contacted. The advice from the Ministry of Health is that other students are able to continue to attend school as per usual.

What you need to do

  • You and your whānau should watch for symptoms
  • If any develop, get tested immediately
  • Then, stay at home until you receive the result
  • If your whānau hasn’t been vaccinated, please do so as soon as possible. You can book on-line at bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26. It’s free.

What we’re doing

  • School will stay open
  • We have appropriate public health measures and cleaning procedures in place

Symptoms of COVID-19

  • A new or worsening cough
  • Sneezing and runny nose
  • A fever
  • Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath

Less common symptoms include diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, malaise, chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or confusion/irritability.

For more information, please visit https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/about-covid-19/covid-19-symptoms/

HYBRID LEARNING

Over the coming days and weeks there may be times when teachers are working from home but students are in school, or when some students are working online from home while others are in class. All classes have their Google Classroom set up by your child's teacher but depending on the scenario a different teacher may be monitoring and assessing your child's work.  If your child is working online either at home or at school, their Google Classroom is the first place they should go.

SCHOOL CAMPS

Camps which are on location at this point and time will complete their time at camp.  Unfortunately all other camps will be rescheduled for later in the year.

Ngā mihi nui

Simon Clarke
Principal