Covid19 Update

By: Simon Clarke | Posted: Sunday July 24, 2022

Masking up for the start of Term 3

Action Points

  • Bring a mask to school 
  • Students will select their electives for Term 3 this week in class
  • Check the calendar for important events in the next three weeks

Upcoming events

  • 25th July - First day of Term 3
  • 27th July - Bayfield High School Open Night
  • 29-31 July - Tahuna Ski Trip to Coronet Peak
  • 1st July - Logan Park Climbing R10 & 14
  • 2 August - Team 1 Swimming, 
  • 2 August - Logan Park Climbing R15 & 16
  • 2 August - OGHS open Night
  • 3 August - Otago Boys/Queens Open Night
  • 3 August - Team 3 Swimming, 
  • 3 August - Logan Park Climbing R11 & 9
  • 4 August - Kings Open Night
  • 4 August - Team 4 Swimming
  • 4 August - Logan Park Climbing 12 & 17
  • 4 August  - Otago Museum Visit Rm 9 & 10
  • 4 August - Otago Museum Visit Rm 7 & 8
  • 5 August - School Cross Country
  • 8-12 August - Toitu Visits (Class dates to be confirmed)
  • 8-12 August - Peninsula Art Exhibition at Bayfield High School
  • 9 August - Team 1 Swimming
  • 9 August - Open Night 7-8:30 pm
  • 10 August - Team 3 Swimming
  • 11 August - Team 4 Swimming
  • 12 August - Otago Museum Visit Rm 11 & 12
  • 12 August - Otago Museum Visit Rm 17 & 4
  • 12 August - Next newsletter sent home


We hope your children have had a great break and are ready to return to school tomorrow.  As you can see from above it will be a busy first three weeks.  Year 8s will be making some important decisions about their schooling next year and we encourage you to attend the open nights.days over the next few weeks to help you make your decision.

In previous years we have found there is an increase in winter illnesses in schools at the start of Term 3 as students bring back infections after travelling and socialising during the holidays. This year cases of COVID-19 are increasing in most parts of the country, and we are also seeing high numbers of other winter illnesses.

For the start of Term 3, 2022, the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health strongly recommend mask wearing in all indoor settings (where it will not have a significant impact on teaching and learning – see below) for students in Years 4 and above.

This recommendation does not include any situation where mask wearing might not be practicable, such as while eating and drinking, playing certain musical instruments, indoor sport, where it will have a significant impact on teaching and learning (for example, students with particular learning needs), certain activities such as singing or drama performance on stage, and PE.

Wearing masks can reduce new cases of the virus by as much as 53%. It works alongside other measures including vaccination, good ventilation, staying home when sick, and hand washing and other hygiene measures, to protect our students and staff. Keep up healthy habits – Unite Against COVID-19

Thank you for your support in protecting our school community.

Noho ora mai