Kia ora koutou - You may have been aware, through the news, that the Ministry of Education was considering changing the school holidays due to the Alert Level 4 extension in Auckland. Today it has been announced by the Minister of Education that the school holidays will take place as planned across the whole of New Zealand. Our term will end on Friday 1 October as planned. I’m sure you, like us, will be pleased that there are no further changes to our term.

Kia ora koutou - you will be aware that all of New Zealand (with the exception of Auckland) is moving to Alert Level 2 from midnight tonight. Our thoughts and positive wishes are with everyone in Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland. Extensive wastewater testing and the numbers of people getting tested across the country has given the Government confidence that it is safe to allow a shift down to Alert Level 2 across most of New Zealand.

Kia ora koutou - we have made it through to Alert Level 2 and are looking forward to seeing all our children returning to school on Thursday, 9 September. Alert Level 2 means the government is confident that all children, and staff, can safely return to school and resume Learning.

Kia ora koutou - hello everyone on this beautiful first day of Spring. With the move to Alert Level 3 we can be optimistic about being closer to our 'normal' way of life.

Kia ora koutou, We hope you are all doing well in your bubbles and making the most of the weather. Getting out and about for some exercise and a change of scene is a great way to manage your wellbeing during lock down. Friday looks a little cooler with some rain predicted.

Kia ora koutou We are fortunate that today the weather in Christchurch has been so beautiful, and has, I hope, lifted your spirits as we work our way through the latest Covid-19 challenges.

Kia ora koutou – hello everyone Like me you probably looked at the emerging cases from this outbreak and thought that some further time at Alert Level 4 was very likely, and the best thing for our community.

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou – warm greetings to you all Looking on the positive side, today’s weather has been glorious and hopefully, your children were able to be outside enjoying the sunshine.

Tena koutou katoa – Hello Everyone I hope you, and all your whānau have been able to ready yourselves for this quick move to Alert Level 4.

At midnight tonight, 18 February, the South Island returns to Alert Level 1.

Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Sunday night, Belfast School will be implementing Alert Level 2 public health requirements from Monday 15 February.

Here is an important update from our principal, Mrs Elley.

For Parents

Kia ora koutou te whanau. You will have been waiting for the announcement from the Government this afternoon, as we have, and you will now know that New Zealand will move into Alert Level 3 from midnight on Monday 27 April.

There's nothing like a beautiful Autumn day to lift the spirits.

We are facing challenging times and the most important thing we can do is to support each other, our children and our community.

Help children cope with anxiety by providing accurate information. Guidance for parents, caregivers, whānau and teachers. Dr Michelle Dickinson (Nanogirl) has this great informational video for kids about COVID-19.

This information comes from an update to schools from the Ministries of Health and Education today.